Fayetteville Escapes Potomac with Series Split
A lengthy and offense-laden contest fell in Fayetteville's favor on Monday night, as the Woodpeckers were able to fend off the Potomac Nationals at Pfitzner Stadium. Fayetteville plated five runs in the third inning, sat through an hour-long rain delay, and surrendered four runs to Potomac in the exact same
A lengthy and offense-laden contest fell in Fayetteville's favor on Monday night, as the Woodpeckers were able to fend off the Potomac Nationals at Pfitzner Stadium. Fayetteville plated five runs in the third inning, sat through an hour-long rain delay, and surrendered four runs to Potomac in the exact same frame. Each side managed an extra run over the remaining six innings, as Fayetteville was able to hold on for the 7-5 win.
With rain already in the forecast at first pitch, each side was quick to work. Fayetteville was the first team to strike, when
The Fayetteville offense slipped against the Potomac bullpen following the rain delay, failing to record a baserunner for seven batters out of the break. Fayetteville finally broke through for insurance against
The final relievers for both sides were clean enough to end the long night. Jhonathan German faced only one over the minimum over three strong frames while trying to buy time for the Potomac offense.
Splitting the four-game tilt with Potomac, the Nationals still earn the season series ten-games-to-six. As Fayetteville still stands within striking distance of a potential playoff spot, they head back to Segra Stadium to start a six-game homestand. Fayetteville will welcome the Lynchburg Hillcats on Tuesday, with the first pitch of the series scheduled for 7:00PM.
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are the Advanced Single-A affiliate of the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros and play in their Inaugural Season at beautiful Segra Stadium in downtown Fayetteville. Segra Stadium, a $40 million state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue, features space for over 5,200 fans, natural grass, a 25x70 LED video scoreboard, six luxury suites, four field boxes, the premium AEVEX Veterans Club level, Healy's Bar and outdoor party deck, a kid's zone, and more. With a rich history of baseball in the city of Fayetteville and Cumberland County, the Woodpeckers are thrilled to write a new chapter with their inaugural campaign on Hay Street. Fans are encouraged to visit FayettevilleWoodpeckers.com to purchase tickets, learn more about the team, and find out about upcoming events and promotions at the ballpark. Fans may also reach the Woodpeckers by visiting the BB&T Box Office in front of Segra Stadium, calling (910) 339-1989, or emailing [email protected].