The Fayetteville Woodpeckers dropped their fifth rubber match this year in a loss on Thursday night to the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The Woodpeckers fell victim to a gem tossed by Kris Bubic, who went nine innings on the mound and gave up just three hits all night. The Blue Rocks

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers swept their sixth opponent of the year with a series finale win over the Carolina Mudcats at Segra Stadium. Down 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth, the Woodpeckers bats exploded to tack on five runs and take a lead they'd never waiver. Jeremy Pena launched a