Woodpeckers Pitching Stifles Pelicans to Sweep Series
A trademark win in every sense, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers downed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans once again on Sunday night, using a pair of home runs and some stellar pitching to finish off a series sweep with a 3-2. Michael Papierski and Marty Costes each went yard in the finale, while
A trademark win in every sense, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers downed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans once again on Sunday night, using a pair of home runs and some stellar pitching to finish off a series sweep with a 3-2.
For the first time in the four-game set, Fayetteville failed to score during their first trip through the lineup, as
Taking the mound for Fayetteville,
Tossing on the back end of a tandem for Fayetteville,
Staying perfect over the second half so far, Fayetteville will try to set a new mark in their franchise's history, as they look for their first five-game win streak. Embarking on the second leg of their seven-game road trip, Fayetteville will start a three-game series with the Salem Red Sox at 7:05PM on Monday. Making their first, and only, trip to Salem this season, JP France will start on the mound for the Woodpeckers in the series opener.
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].