Big first inning powers Dash to series win over Lynchburg
Winston-Salem, N.C. - The Lynchburg Hillcats allowed three early runs to the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday night, and it proved to be too much to overcome in a 4-1 loss.Lynchburg (16-17) dips below the .500 mark for the first time this season after dropping two straight to Winston-Salem (18-14), after winning
Winston-Salem, N.C. - The Lynchburg Hillcats allowed three early runs to the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday night, and it proved to be too much to overcome in a 4-1 loss.
Lynchburg (16-17) dips below the .500 mark for the first time this season after dropping two straight to Winston-Salem (18-14), after winning the series opener on Tuesday.
The Dash grabbed an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back.
Lynchburg got a run back in the top of the fourth to trim the deficit to 3-1.
Winston-Salem added another run in the sixth. Perez singled with two out and moved to second base after
In the top of the ninth, Lynchburg made a comeback attempt. With one out, Wakamatsu singled and both
Lynchburg will now return home for a season-long ten-game home stand starting on Friday night against the Salem Red Sox. Left-hander
Max Gun and Anders Jorstad will be on the air at 5:50 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
Homestand highlights include Aloha Weekend with post-game fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday, Kids Eat Free Tuesday, Winning Wednesday, and Thirsty Thursday. Additionally, Hillcats vs. Cancer is on May 17, Pirates vs. Royalty Night is on May 18 and Cats Cares Night is on May 25, where all fans can enter the game for free but are asked to give a donation at the box office of their choice to a pre-selected charity.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.