Woodpeckers clinch sweep over Dash on Saturday
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 6, 2019) - The Dash fell for the third straight game on Saturday night, as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers earned a 6-2 victory and a series sweep at BB&T Ballpark. Fayetteville (9-8, 40-46) jumped out to a lead against Dash starter Konnor Pilkington (1-5) in the top of the third inning. Ruben
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 6, 2019) - The Dash fell for the third straight game on Saturday night, as the Fayetteville Woodpeckers earned a 6-2 victory and a series sweep at BB&T Ballpark.
Fayetteville (9-8, 40-46) jumped out to a lead against Dash starter
After a Chandler Taylor walk loaded the bases, Scott Manea hit a sacrifice fly to right field to push the lead to two runs. Enmanuel Valdez then singled into right field to plate Julks for the third run of the frame.
Winston-Salem (6-11, 44-37) responded in the bottom half of the third against Fayetteville starter JP France (3-5). With two outs,
In the bottom of the fourth, the Dash added another run. Following a
However, Fayetteville plated another run in the top of the fifth against Winston-Salem reliever
The Woodpeckers added two more in the top of the sixth against
In relief of France, Yeremi Ceballos tossed three hitless frames and retired nine straight Dash hitters to end the contest.
Winston-Salem begins a three-game set with the Frederick Keys on Sunday at 2 p.m. Right-hander
The three-game set with Frederick begins with a Rayados Day and Lowes Foods Family Sunday. After Sunday's series opener with the Keys, there will be a Free Food Monday, with free hot dogs and french fries available until 8:30 p.m. as well as corn dogs while supplies last. Tuesday's homestand finale will feature $2 tacos, $2 Tecate and $2 tea. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.