Carolina blanks Winston in doubleheader finale
ZEBULON, N.C. (April 8, 2018) - The Dash's pitching staff held the Mudcats' offense in check throughout game two of Sunday's doubleheader, but Winston-Salem mustered just five hits as Carolina eked out a 2-0 win in the series finale at Five County Stadium. After suffering a 5-2 loss in game one of
ZEBULON, N.C. (April 8, 2018) - The Dash's pitching staff held the Mudcats' offense in check throughout game two of Sunday's doubleheader, but Winston-Salem mustered just five hits as Carolina eked out a 2-0 win in the series finale at Five County Stadium.
After suffering a 5-2 loss in game one of Sunday's twin bill, the Dash turned to right-hander
Following a leadoff walk to Clint Coulter, Ronnie Gideon reached on a fielding error by
That would be enough for the Mudcats, who silenced an offense that came into Sunday with a Dash era-best (2009-present) 23 hits through the first two games. Carolina's starter Conor Harber went four innings, allowing two hits and four walks, while Luke Barker (1-0) picked up the victory with two shutout frames of relief.
Winston-Salem threatened in the seventh after
In the defeat, the Dash received strong relief outings from right-handers
The Dash now travel to Myrtle Beach to square off against the Pelicans in a three-game set starting on Monday. Right-hander
The Dash open up their 2018 home slate on Thursday with a four-game series against the Carolina Mudcats. Promotions for Winston-Salem's opening homestand include a Lowes Foods Thirsty Thursday and Family Sunday, a Fireworks Friday (presented by PTI Fly Easy), a Chick-fil-A Four Pack Night on Saturday and much more. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.