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Former DEWD Ricardo Rodriguez Called Up to the Majors

The dominant reliever began his season in Kinston and becomes the first Wood Duck to reach the Rangers
August 8, 2017

KINSTON, NC - The Texas Rangers announced the promotion of RHP Ricardo Rodríguez to the major leagues today before the Rangers face the New York Mets in Queens.Rodriguez began the year on the Opening Day roster for the Wood Ducks and was promoted to Double-A Frisco on June 29th. The

Down East Pitching Staff Super in Shutout Win

The seventh shutout of the year was still exciting despite a near-record lost
June 28, 2017

KINSTON, NC - Stellar pitching served the Wood Ducks as they claimed game three of the series with the Dash 2-0 on Wednesday night. Emerson Martinez, Grant Zawadzki, and Ricardo Rodríguez combined for the seventh shutout of the season.

Four Wood Ducks Play in Carolina League All-Star Classic

The Woodies found a way to fly despite the southern division falling 2-0
June 20, 2017

SALEM, VA - A quartet of Wood Duck All-Stars appeared for the southern division in the Carolina League All-Star Classic on Tuesday night at Haley Toyota Field. While the team was defeated 2-0, Down East's Luis La O, Josh Altmann, Chuck Moorman, and Ricardo Rodríguez all appeared in the game.La

Wood Ducks Fire Sixth Shutout of the Year

11 more strikeouts from the pitching staff fuel the win
June 16, 2017

KINSTON, NC - The Wood Ducks returned the favor to the Pelicans with a 2-0 shutout win in game two of the series. Jonathan Hernández dazzled in six innings in his home debut Down East, while Adam Choplick and Ricardo Rodríguez closed the door for the final three innings.

Four Wood Ducks Named to the 2017 All-Star Classic

Three Woodies will appear on offense, while one will emerge from the bullpen
June 12, 2017

KINSTON, NC - The 2017 Carolina League All-Star Classic rosters were announced on Monday morning and four Down East Wood Ducks have made the southern division team. INF Josh Altmann, INF Luis La O, C Chuck Moorman, and RHP Ricardo Rodríguez were named to the roster for the game on

Pena and Pitching Staff Shine in Victory

The third shutout of the year was anchored by another brilliant start by Pena
June 9, 2017

WOODBRIDGE, VA - Richelson Peña was magnificent in his ninth start of the season, twirling seven shutout innings in a 1-0 Wood Ducks victory over the Nationals. The win snaps a seven-game losing streak for the Wood Ducks.

Wood Ducks Prevail in Slugfest

26 combined hits and 15 runs ended in another one-run win for the Woodies
May 5, 2017

KINSTON, NC - The Down East offense exploded for eight runs in after a 21-inning scoring drought ended in its victory over Wilmington 8-7. Chuck Moorman had a three-hit day which included his first home run of the season and Ricardo Rodríguez closed out his sixth save in as many