Walker hits for the cycle in 6-2 win at Carolina
ZEBULON, N.C. (June 14, 2019) - Steele Walker hit for the cycle on Friday night against Carolina, as the Dash pulled out a 6-2 win over the Mudcats at Five County Stadium.Walker's cycle marks the first for a Winston-Salem (37-25) player since April 27, 2016, when Mason Robbins accomplished the feat against the Lynchburg
ZEBULON, N.C. (June 14, 2019) -
Walker's cycle marks the first for a Winston-Salem (37-25) player since April 27, 2016, when
After grounding out in his first at-bat, Walker stepped to the plate in the fourth with the Dash trailing 1-0 against Carolina (38-29). Following a
The Mudcats knotted the contest by pushing across a run in the fifth, but Walker was a part of a rally that allowed Winston-Salem to pull away for good.
In the eighth, Walker doubled with one out against Phil Bickford, setting up an opportunity to accomplish the feat in the ninth.
In the final frame,
On an 0-1 pitch from Topa, Walker bounced an RBI single to left, scoring Skoug and completing the cycle. He finished with four RBIs while also setting a career-high in hits by going 4-for-5.
Winston-Salem continues its four-game set on Saturday at 5 p.m. against Carolina. Left-hander
Following its four-game series at Five County Stadium against the Mudcats and the Carolina League All-Star Break, Winston-Salem returns to BB&T Ballpark for a seven-game homestand from June 20-26.
Promotions for the Dash's four-game set against Lynchburg from June 20-23 include a Lowes Foods Thirsty Thursday, a Pups in the Park Night, presented by Handy and Handy Orthodontics, a Fireworks Friday and live music on Saturday. Meanwhile, Sunday will be Latin American Jersey Day, and fans can get pregame autographs from the players before the game.
The Dash's three-game series against Myrtle Beach from June 24-26 includes a Free Food Monday, $2 tacos on Tuesday and throwback Warthogs jerseys for Wednesday. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.