Woodpeckers Outlast Dash to Win Series in Winston-Salem
Another lengthy pitching matchup once again fell in Fayetteville's favor on Saturday night, as the Woodpeckers once again knocked off the Winston-Salem Dash to win the three-game road series at BB&T Ballpark. Fayetteville scored five runs after the fifth inning, and that turned out to be just enough, as a
Another lengthy pitching matchup once again fell in Fayetteville's favor on Saturday night, as the Woodpeckers once again knocked off the Winston-Salem Dash to win the three-game road series at BB&T Ballpark. Fayetteville scored five runs after the fifth inning, and that turned out to be just enough, as a three-run home run from
Offensively, each side came up scoreless over their first three innings, but the contest slid along at a snail's pace. Dash starter
Fayetteville continued to strike Elliot before the stretch, as they once again loaded the bases thanks to an error, a walk, and another single.
Just as Fayetteville had gone quietly to start, Winston-Salem did the same against
After Fayetteville took the lead in the sixth inning,
Fayetteville has now won five consecutive games at BB&T Ballpark, and they push ahead in the season series with the Dash, winning eight of the 15 meetings in 2019. Coupled with another Myrtle Beach loss, Fayetteville now holds a two-game lead in the second half playoff hunt. The Woodpeckers will have the chance to sweep the three-game tilt and win the season series with Winston-Salem in the same breath on Sunday, when
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are the Advanced Single-A affiliate of the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros and play in their Inaugural Season at beautiful Segra Stadium in downtown Fayetteville. Segra Stadium, a $40 million state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue, features space for over 5,200 fans, natural grass, a 25x70 LED video scoreboard, six luxury suites, four field boxes, the premium AEVEX Veterans Club level, Healy's Bar and outdoor party deck, a kid's zone, and more. With a rich history of baseball in the city of Fayetteville and Cumberland County, the Woodpeckers are thrilled to write a new chapter with their inaugural campaign on Hay Street. Fans are encouraged to visit FayettevilleWoodpeckers.com to purchase tickets, learn more about the team, and find out about upcoming events and promotions at the ballpark. Fans may also reach the Woodpeckers by visiting the BB&T Box Office in front of Segra Stadium, calling (910) 339-1989, or emailing [email protected].