Big fourth inning pushes P-Nats past Dash
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (April 12, 2019) - A four-run top of the fourth inning made the difference as the Potomac Nationals claimed a 6-3 victory over the Winston-Salem Dash on Friday night at BB&T Ballpark. With Potomac (4-5) already ahead 2-1, Osvaldo Abreu got the fourth started with a leadoff single to
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (April 12, 2019) - A four-run top of the fourth inning made the difference as the Potomac Nationals claimed a 6-3 victory over the Winston-Salem Dash on Friday night at BB&T Ballpark.
With Potomac (4-5) already ahead 2-1, Osvaldo Abreu got the fourth started with a leadoff single to left against Dash starter Blake Battenfield (0-1). Omar Meregildo brought Abreu home by cracking a double to deep center field to make it 3-1. Anderson Franco would continue the hit parade with a double to right, bringing home Meregildo. Later in the inning, Aldrem Corredor laced the third double of the frame to right, scoring Franco and Telmito Agustin to make it 6-1.
The Nationals also benefitted from a strong start by Jackson Tetreault (2-0), who allowed just one earned run across five innings.
For the second consecutive night, the Nationals scored multiple runs in the opening frame. Agustin roped a double to right to bring home Franco. Potomac would add another run in the opening frame with an RBI groundout from Corredor.
Trailing 2-0, Winston-Salem (4-5) struck back in the bottom of the third. After
Despite the loss, Winston-Salem's bullpen was fantastic.
The Dash cut into the Potomac lead in the bottom of the seventh, as a
Winston-Salem continues its home series against Potomac on Saturday at 6 p.m. Southpaw
A Food Truck Festival and a Chick-fil-A Four Pack Night are on deck for Saturday, while a Rayados Day (presented by Univision) and a Craft Fair are on tap for Sunday. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.