Seven Wood Ducks Named to the Arizona Fall League
KINSTON, NC - On Tuesday the Texas Rangers announced its prospects headed to Surprise, AZ to participate in the Arizona Fall League - a de facto all-star circuit of the minor leagues' top prospects. Of the eight representatives from the Rangers to the Surprise Saguaros, seven have suited up for
Hernandez and the Staff Blank the Pelicans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The tenth Down East (30-29, 54-74) shutout of the year set up a 2-0 victory over Myrtle Beach (26-33, 69-60). Jonathan Hernández worked a season-high seven and one-third innings with seven strikeouts before giving way to the bullpen effort of Jeffrey Springs and Adam Choplick to
Home Runs Power the Woodies Past the Astros
KINSTON, NC - A power surge charged the Wood Ducks (27-28, 51-73) in a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Astros (33-21, 70-54) on Friday night. Homers from LeDarious Clark, Preston Scott, and Ti'Quan Forbes accounted for four of the five runs scored for the offense.
Martinez Leads the Woodies to Victory
LYNCHBURG, VA - The tenth quality start of the year for Emerson Martinez led the Wood Ducks (21-22, 45-67) to victory 3-2 over the Hillcats (25-17, 65-47). He allowed two runs - one earned - and the bullpen did not allow a run behind him to seal the 16th one-run
Offense Leads the Woodies to Victory
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Wood Ducks Prevail in Extras and Claim Series with Pelicans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - A marathon on getaway day relied on one of the unlikeliest performances for the Wood Ducks (14-16, 38-61) in a 3-2 victory over the Pelicans (12-17, 55-44) on Sunday night.
Wood Ducks Shine in All Facets Over Mudcats
ZEBULON, NC - A rain delay could not damper the Wood Duck (10-10, 34-53) offense in a 6-3 victory over the Mudcats (10-11, 46-43) on Thursday night. Down East received multi-RBI nights from Carlos Garay and Matt Lipka to fuel the effort.
Wood Ducks Complete Comeback in Win Over Birds
KINSTON, NC - A game of big innings swayed to the Wood Ducks (6-4, 30-49) late in a remarkable comeback win 9-7 over the Pelicans (3-7, 46-34) on Sunday afternoon. Seven of ten hitters for the Woodies had multiple hits as they mashed 16 hits to tie a season-high.
Wood Ducks Prevail in Tight Duel with Dash
KINSTON, NC - In the first game with a new-look bullpen the Wood Ducks (4-3, 28-48) prevailed 3-2 over the Dash (5-3, 29-49) on Thursday night. Jacob Shortslef, Kelvin Vasquez, and Adam Choplick combined to shutout the Dash over the last five and two-thirds of the game.
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.
Wood Ducks Prevail in Marathon with Pelicans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The longest game in Down East history ended on a bright note for the Wood Ducks in a 4-3 victory over Myrtle Beach on Wednesday night. In the final nine innings of the contest, the Woodies' pitching staff held the Pelicans scoreless. Josh Altmann also tied