Dash outlast Nationals 4-2 in 11 innings on Saturday
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (May 26, 2018) - For the second time this season, the Dash pulled out an extra-inning win on the road, outlasting the Potomac Nationals 4-2 in 11 innings on Saturday night at Pfitzner Stadium.With the game tied at two in the 11th inning, the Dash (27-22) took the
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (May 26, 2018) - For the second time this season, the Dash pulled out an extra-inning win on the road, outlasting the Potomac Nationals 4-2 in 11 innings on Saturday night at Pfitzner Stadium.
With the game tied at two in the 11th inning, the Dash (27-22) took the lead on a defensive miscue. With
Later in the frame, Basabe crossed home on a wild pitch by Taylor Guilbeau to make it a 4-2 contest. Following two shutout innings from
The final frame of the night marked the first time Winston-Salem had the lead in Saturday's game, which was delayed an hour and 25 minutes due to rain in the area. Potomac (25-20) took the early advantage in the second against Dash starter
The Dash quickly responded in the top of the third against P-Nats starter Sterling Sharp. With the runners at the corners and one out, a passed ball by Tres Barrera allowed
In the sixth, Potomac briefly regained the advantage. With two on and one out, Noll smacked a run-scoring double to left to make it a 2-1 contest. However, Flores ended his outing by striking out Barrera and inducing a groundout from Wiseman.
Flores, who has now logged seven quality starts this season, tossed six innings and allowed five hits and two runs in the effort. The former seventh-round pick also tied a career-high with eight strikeouts.
Just like in the early innings, Winston-Salem tied up the contest in the next inning. Forbes singled with two outs in the seventh, bringing up
Winston-Salem continues its four-game series against the Potomac Nationals on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Pfitzner Stadium. The Dash will send right-hander
Following their seven-game road swing, the Dash return to BB&T Ballpark for a three-game set against the Carolina Mudcats from June 1-3. The promotions during this stretch include a Firework Friday, a Daddy-Daughter Date Night, a Chick-fil-A Four Pack Saturday and a Latin American Jersey Day on Sunday. The series finale will also be a Lowes Foods Family Sunday, where children 12 and under will receive a free bag of popcorn. Also, two Dash players will sign autographs before the game. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.