Salem Surges Past Wilson
WILSON, N.C. – The Salem RidgeYaks overcame a 4-0 deficit by hitting four home runs as they rallied past the Wilson Warbirds 10-5 on Thursday night at Wilson Ballpark. Salem (12-12) took the lead with five runs in the eighth inning highlighted by a two-run home run from Starylyn Nunez,
WILSON, N.C. – The Salem RidgeYaks overcame a 4-0 deficit by hitting four home runs as they rallied past the Wilson Warbirds 10-5 on Thursday night at Wilson Ballpark.
Salem (12-12) took the lead with five runs in the eighth inning highlighted by a two-run home run from Starylyn Nunez, his second of the game, to give the RidgeYaks a 7-5 lead.
In the ninth, Salem tacked on three more runs when Luke Heyman hit his second home run of the series for a 10-5 lead.
Carlos Carra (L, 0-5) suffered the loss after allowing six earned runs over 4.2 innings.
Wilson (9-15) jumped out to a 4-0 lead with a three-run fourth inning in which Handelfry Encarnacion delivered the big hit, a two-run double.
The Warbirds added to the lead thanks to a pair of solo home runs from Jose Anderson and Jadyn Fielder.
Ethan Walker (W, 2-1) was credited with the victory after 5.1 innings pitched and nine strikeouts out of the bullpen.
The series continues Friday with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. with right-hander Tyler Renz (1-1, 2.45) going to the mound for the Warbirds while Salem counters with right-hander Christian Foutch (0-2, 5.91).
Friday is also a Marvel Night when you can meet your favorite Marvel Superheroes and enjoy a fun night at the ballpark. Limited seats are available by visiting WilsonWarbirds.com or by calling (919) 269-2287.