Wood Ducks Drop Opener in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, VA - An entertaining pitchers' duel was separated by one swing in the fifth inning in the Hillcats' (24-17, 64-46) 1-0 victory over the Wood Ducks (20-21, 44-66). Josh Morgan reached base three times in the loss and Jonathan Hernández twirled his second consecutive quality start.
Down East Falls Short Against Pelicans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - A stellar bullpen effort did not get the run support it needed in the Wood Ducks' (13-16, 37-61) loss to the Pelicans (12-16, 55-43) 2-0. The duo of Jose Valdespina and Kelvin Vasquez combined for six innings of scoreless relief in the defeat.
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.