Late offense lifts Dash over Hillcats on Friday
LYNCHBURG, Va. (Aug. 30, 2019) - With the game tied at one entering the eighth inning on Friday, the Dash plated four runs over the final two innings to secure a 5-1 victory over the Lynchburg Hillcats at City Stadium. After Hillcats (29-36, 61-71) starter Juan Mota held the Dash (32-34, 70-60)
LYNCHBURG, Va. (Aug. 30, 2019) - With the game tied at one entering the eighth inning on Friday, the Dash plated four runs over the final two innings to secure a 5-1 victory over the Lynchburg Hillcats at City Stadium.
After Hillcats (29-36, 61-71) starter Juan Mota held the Dash (32-34, 70-60) in check for most of the night, Winston-Salem broke the game open in the eighth. To start off the frame,
Following the pitching change,
Winston-Salem added another run in the top of the ninth. Leading off the inning,
Along with the late offense, the Dash benefitted from a strong night by the pitching staff.
The Dash got on the board first in the top of the first inning. With two outs,
However, Lynchburg tied it up in the bottom of the sixth. After Tyler Freeman singled to lead off the frame, Mitch Reeves doubled into left field to put runners at second and third. Then, Gavin Collins hit a sacrifice fly into right field, knotting the score at one before the Dash broke the game open late.
The Dash continue their series with the Hillcats on Saturday night at City Stadium. Right-hander
While the 2019 home slate has ended for the Dash, tickets are now available for the first-ever Dash City Rocks! Concert at BB&T Ballpark on Saturday, September 28. The concert will feature alternative rock acts Sister Hazel, Vertical Horizon and Emerson Hart of Tonic. For tickets and more information, call 336-714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.