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Wood Ducks Prevail in Extras; Sweep Blue Rocks to Win Fifth Straight

The pitching staff did not allow a run or a walk in the Wilmington finale
August 31, 2017

WILMINGTON, DE - The 12th shutout of the season required three extra frames as the Wood Ducks (35-31, 59-76) had just enough in a 1-0 victory over the Blue Rocks (28-37, 67-68) in 12 innings. Steven Bruce and Scott Williams turned in career-highs in innings pitched with 8.1 and 3.1

Pitching Staff Dominant in Woodies Shutout Victory

Benjamin and Williams hold Carolina to only two hits with no walks as La O walks it off
August 15, 2017

KINSTON, NC - A thrilling pitchers' duel didn't feature its first run until the ninth inning in Down East's (26-26, 50-71) 1-0 victory over Carolina (22-30, 58-62). Wes Benjamin worked a career-high seven and two-thirds innings in his second consecutive seven strikeout performance.

Scott Williams Named Rangers Reliever of the Month

Currently riding a 20-inning scoreless streak, Williams is the fourth straight DEWD to claim ROTM honors
August 14, 2017

KINSTON, NC - On Monday afternoon the Texas Rangers announced its organizational Players of the Month for July and Down East right-hander Scott Williams was named the Reliever of the Month.Williams, 23, appeared in 10 games in July for the Wood Ducks without allowing a run to score. In total,

Wood Ducks Continue Rolling; Claim Series from Astros

Three homers, a quality start, and error-free defense led the Woodies to victory
August 12, 2017

BUIES CREEK, NC -Emerson Martinez won his second consecutive start and the Down East (25-24, 49-69) offense exploded for a home run derby in a 9-3 win over Buies Creek (31-17, 68-50). Martinez worked into the eighth inning with only one walk in his 11th quality start of the season.

Wood Ducks Complete Epic Comeback in Victory over Mudcats

A six-run deficit was erased in the series-clincher
August 3, 2017

ZEBULON, NC - The largest comeback victory of the year was capped off by a Carlos Garay two-run homer in the eighth inning in the Wood Ducks' (20-20, 44-65) thrilling 9-7 victory over the Mudcats (19-21, 55-53). A 6-0 deficit was erased thanks in part to Luis La O's five-hit

Wood Ducks Shock Astros and Claim Series

The first series win against Buies Creek sets Down East up for an August run
July 30, 2017

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Wood Ducks Pummel Nationals in Finale

A quality birthday start from Wes Benjamin and a hot start fueled the Woodies
July 26, 2017

KINSTON, NC - For the third time in July, the Wood Ducks (15-18, 39-63) jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one and never relinquished it in a 6-2 victory over the Nationals (11-20, 43-57). Chuck Moorman led the way for the offense with three hits and two runs batted

Wood Ducks Prevail in Extras and Claim Series with Pelicans

Two scoreless innings from catcher Chuck Moorman proved the night was the Woodies
July 23, 2017

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.

Home Runs Doom Wood Ducks in Loss to Keys

A comeback effort came up just short in the last two innings
July 16, 2017

KINSTON, NC - Four homers from Frederick (8-14, 39-52) spiraled Down East (11-12, 35-57) into a hole they could not escape in an 8-6 defeat on Sunday. Multi-hit nights from Josh Morgan, Matt Lipka, and Preston Scott aided a four-run eighth, but the Woodies ultimately could not complete the comeback.

Lipka and Perez Power Woodies to Win

The duo combined for six of the seven RBIs in the contest in front of 9,007 fans
July 4, 2017

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - A power surge from Matt Lipka and Yanio Perez launched the Wood Ducks (7-5, 31-50) ahead to hang on to a 7-6 victory over the Dash (5-8, 29-54) on Tuesday night.Both had three-RBI nights to supply the majority of the offense. Perez had his second career two-homer

Wood Ducks Prevail in Marathon with Pelicans

Altmann knocks four hits, and the bullpen did not allow a run in the win
June 1, 2017

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