Former DEWD Ricardo Rodriguez Called Up to the Majors
KINSTON, NC - The Texas Rangers announced the promotion of RHP Ricardo Rodríguez to the major leagues today before the Rangers face the New York Mets in Queens.Rodriguez began the year on the Opening Day roster for the Wood Ducks and was promoted to Double-A Frisco on June 29th. The
Down East Pitching Staff Super in Shutout Win
KINSTON, NC - Stellar pitching served the Wood Ducks as they claimed game three of the series with the Dash 2-0 on Wednesday night. Emerson Martinez, Grant Zawadzki, and Ricardo Rodríguez combined for the seventh shutout of the season.
Four Wood Ducks Play in Carolina League All-Star Classic
SALEM, VA - A quartet of Wood Duck All-Stars appeared for the southern division in the Carolina League All-Star Classic on Tuesday night at Haley Toyota Field. While the team was defeated 2-0, Down East's Luis La O, Josh Altmann, Chuck Moorman, and Ricardo Rodríguez all appeared in the game.La
Wood Ducks Fire Sixth Shutout of the Year
KINSTON, NC - The Wood Ducks returned the favor to the Pelicans with a 2-0 shutout win in game two of the series. Jonathan Hernández dazzled in six innings in his home debut Down East, while Adam Choplick and Ricardo Rodríguez closed the door for the final three innings.
Four Wood Ducks Named to the 2017 All-Star Classic
KINSTON, NC - The 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic rosters were announced on Monday morning and four Down East Wood Ducks have made the southern division team. INF Josh Altmann, INF Luis La O, C Chuck Moorman, and RHP Ricardo Rodríguez were named to the roster for the game on
Pena and Pitching Staff Shine in Victory
WOODBRIDGE, VA - Richelson Peña was magnificent in his ninth start of the season, twirling seven shutout innings in a 1-0 Wood Ducks victory over the Nationals. The win snaps a seven-game losing streak for the Wood Ducks.
Wood Ducks Prevail in Slugfest
KINSTON, NC - The Down East offense exploded for eight runs in after a 21-inning scoring drought ended in its victory over Wilmington 8-7. Chuck Moorman had a three-hit day which included his first home run of the season and Ricardo Rodríguez closed out his sixth save in as many