Early lead slips way as Dash walk off Hillcats
Winston-Salem, N.C. - The Lynchburg Hillcats lost on a walk-off for the first time in 2019, falling 9-8 to the Winston Salem Dash on Wednesday.Lynchburg (16-16) had a 7-1 lead after the fourth inning, but the Dash (17-14) stormed from behind in front of 7,365 fans on Education Day.
Winston-Salem, N.C. - The Lynchburg Hillcats lost on a walk-off for the first time in 2019, falling 9-8 to the Winston Salem Dash on Wednesday.
Lynchburg (16-16) had a 7-1 lead after the fourth inning, but the Dash (17-14) stormed from behind in front of 7,365 fans on Education Day.
Tied 8-8 entering the bottom of the ninth,
In the top of the ninth, still tied at 8-8, the Hillcats threatened with runners at second and third base with one out. Santiago hit a bullet to Remillard at shortstop with the infield playing in that was caught on a line, and Remillard doubled off
Lynchburg struck first with three runs in the first inning.
The Dash came back with a run in the bottom of the first.
The Hillcats tallied another three-run inning in the second.
The lead for the Hillcats became 7-1 in the third inning.
Winston-Salem got back into the game with a four-run third inning.
The seesaw game continued in the top of the fourth. Jones walked with one out, stole second base, and scored to put Lynchburg in front, 8-5, when
In the bottom of the fourth, the Dash tied the game with a three-run frame.
Nick Gallagher started for Lynchburg and allowed five earned runs on six hits in 2.2 innings.
Over the last two games, the Hillcats have registered 27 hits. Jones reached base five times on Wednesday with two walks and three hits, including three RBI and his first triple of the season. Rodriguez also collected three hits in his Hillcats debut.
Lynchburg and Winston-Salem will conclude their series on Thursday in the rubber match of the three-game set. Left-hander Adam Scott (2-3, 3.60) will start for the Hillcats against Dash southpaw Cristain Castillo (0-4, 6.08). First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at BB&T ballpark.
Max Gun and Anders Jorstad will be on the air at 6:50 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
The Hillcats return home on Friday, May 10 to begin a season-long ten game home stand. Highlights include Aloha Weekend with post-game fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday, Kids Eat Free Tuesday, Winning Wednesday, and Thirsty Thursday. Additionally, Hillcats vs. Cancer is on May 17, Pirates vs. Royalty Night is on May 18 and Cats Cares is on May 25, where all fans can enter the game for free but are asked to give a donation at the box office of their choice to a pre-selected charity.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.