P-Nats Swept in Doubleheader by Wilmington
Woodbridge, VA-Continuing with one of the best pitching staffs in the Carolina League, the Wilmington Blue Rocks (53-32, 9-7) allowed just two earned runs as a staff in a doubleheader sweep of the Potomac Nationals (36-47, 6-10). The Blue Rocks picked up a 6-2 win behind six strong innings from
Woodbridge, VA-Continuing with one of the best pitching staffs in the Carolina League, the Wilmington Blue Rocks (53-32, 9-7) allowed just two earned runs as a staff in a doubleheader sweep of the Potomac Nationals (36-47, 6-10). The Blue Rocks picked up a 6-2 win behind six strong innings from RHP
In the first half of the doubleheader, LHP
The score remained 3-0 Wilmington until the fifth inning, when both teams struck for a run. Hicklen gave the Blue Rocks a 4-0 lead with an RBI triple, while Potomac countered with a double from CF
Game two of the twin bill started much like the opener, as neither side mustered a run in the opening inning before the Blue Rocks scored in the second frame. The first three hitters that RHP
The P-Nats had a minor threat in the first inning against Cox, as they put two men on with only one out but failed to capitalize. Potomac then didn't have a man get into scoring position until 2B
After four innings from Reyes, LHP
Down 2-0 after 6.5 innings, SS
Saturday night will be the final matchup of the regular season between these two squads at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium, though the teams are scheduled to play six more games at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE. Saturday night, RHP
First pitch at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium on Saturday night is set for 6:35pm. The Potomac broadcast will get underway at 6:20pm with the P-Nats Leadoff Show. You can listen to the Potomac broadcast at potomacnationals.com or on the TuneIn Radio App.
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