Kowalczyk tees off in 5-1 win over Naturals
FRISCO, Texas (June 14, 2019) - Alex Kowalczyk had three hits, including a home run, and the Riders went deep three times overall in a 5-1 win over Northwest Arkansas Friday night.SYNOPSIS* Kowalczyk's homer came in the seventh inning, capping his first three-hit night of the season.* Juremi Profar hit a
Bruce Leads the Woodies to Victory
BUIES CREEK, NC - A dominant performance from Steven Bruce on the mound propelled the Wood Ducks (8-11, 43-46) to a 6-3 victory over the Astros (13-6, 50-38) on Monday night. The right-hander tossed his second consecutive quality start and struck out six batters in the win.
Wood Ducks Rally in the Eighth, Win Big Over the Dash
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - An incredible two-out rally in the eighth inning propelled the Wood Ducks (7-10, 42-45) ahead in a 7-1 victory over the Dash (11-5, 52-34). All six runs in the big inning were scored with two outs and highlighted by a three-run home run by Josh Altmann.
Wood Ducks and Keys Split Doubleheader
FREDERICK, MD - The Wood Ducks (35-33) topped their offensive output from the doubleheader on Tuesday with 22 hits tonight, but only could manage a split against the Keys (33-34) on Friday. Six different Wood Ducks had a multi-hit game in either contest in the split.
Wood Ducks Sweep the Dash in Sunday Doubleheader
KINSTON, NC - The Wood Ducks (25-18) swept the Dash (23-19) behind 20 hits and 17 runs scored, all while only allowing three earned runs in the two victories. Down East moves into first place in the south division by a game and a half, and owns the best record
Kowalczyk Walks-Off Again, Woodies Sweep the Mudcats
KINSTON, NC - For the fifth time in 2018, the Wood Ducks claimed a win on a walk-off at Grainger Stadium. Alex Kowalczyk knocked a single through the left side in the 11th to score Anderson Tejeda from second. Down East (23-17) sweeps Carolina (18-22) three-games-to-none for the second time
Kowalczyk Hits Walk-Off Homer, Wood Ducks Stun Astros
KINSTON, NC - For the third time in four games, the Wood Ducks claimed a walk-off victory to up their winning streak to five games. Alex Kowalczyk's solo homer with two outs in the ninth sealed the victory for Down East over Buies Creek on Tuesday night.Kowalczyk now has a
Wood Ducks Sweep the Mudcats with Three Homers
KINSTON, NC - Three homers in five batters catapulted the Wood Ducks ahead on Sunday in their 6-3 victory over the Mudcats. The victory clinches the first sweep of the season for the Woodies and they have won four in a row.Anderson Tejeda got things going in the sixth for
Davis and the Wood Ducks Walk-Off on the Mudcats Again
KINSTON, NC - The Wood Ducks walked-off on the Mudcats for the second consecutive night as Brendon Davis's single down the third base line brought home Blaine Prescott in a 5-4 victory at Grainger Stadium.In his second start at Grainger Stadium, Walker Weickel dazzled on the mound as he set
Wood Ducks Complete Legendary Comeback, Walk-Off on Mudcats
KINSTON, NC - Just over two weeks after the Wood Ducks pulled off the biggest come-from-behind victory in team history, they topped it. The Woodies were behind 7-1 to the Mudcats in the second inning of Friday night's contest, then surged with a five-run ninth inning to win 9-8.Alex Kowalczyk
Woodies Receive Big Nights from Weickel and Cordero, Fall to Pelicans Late
MYRTLE BEACH, SC -Walker Weickel battled into the sixth on the mound and Andretty Cordero had a four-hit game, but the Wood Ducks fell late to the Pelicans 5-4 on Saturday night. Weickel gets a no decision in his best start of the season, working five and one-third innings with
Fast Start Runs Out For Wood Ducks in Loss
WOODBRIDGE, VA - The Wood Ducks received strong contributions from Alex Kowalczyk, Preston Scott, and the bullpen, but the Nationals pulled away late on Monday in a 9-4 final. Kowalczyk crushed his first homer of the year to center field and Scott added two hits on the night in the
Wood Ducks Drop Opening Night Pitchers' Duel
LYNCHBURG, VA - The bounces of Opening Day did not go the Wood Ducks' way on Thursday night as the lone run in a 1-0 loss to the Hillcats scored on a wild pitch. Otherwise, the Down East pitching staff held strong with 12 strikeouts and only six hits allowed.
Guzman, Mendez star on diverse Rangers farm
This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Two years ago, the Rangers boasted one of the most