P-Nats and Sox Split Saturday Doubleheader
Woodbridge, VA-The Potomac Nationals (18-17) plated six runs with two outs in the third inning of a game one victory Saturday night over the Salem Red Sox (23-12), while the Red Sox escaped with a 3-2 win in game two.In the game one victory, RHP Wirkin Estevez (W, 2-2) combined
Woodbridge, VA-The Potomac Nationals (18-17) plated six runs with two outs in the third inning of a game one victory Saturday night over the Salem Red Sox (23-12), while the Red Sox escaped with a 3-2 win in game two.
In the game one victory, RHP
All six Potomac runs in game one came with two outs in the third inning. McGrath retired two of the first three hitters that he faced in the frame, as CF
Estevez dazzled in his best start of the season. The right-handed starter scattered five hits and walks just one. The 25-year-old struck out a season high seven batters, the most he has struck out in a single game since 2012. A shutout frame from Pena closed the books on Potomac's third shutout of the season.
In the back half of the doubleheader, Salem jumped out to an early lead, and despite a comeback effort, the P-Nats fell short. LHP
Salem struck first in the top of the second inning. Silvestre walked 3B
The Red Sox went ahead for good with a run in the third inning. SS
The Red, White, & Blue mounted a comeback in the final frame against RHP
The set between the P-Nats and Red Sox is set to conclude on Sunday. RHP
On Sunday, celebrate both Mother's Day and Star Wars Day at Pfitzner Stadium. A Mother's Day Expo will be set up in the concourse, which will feature four different special vendors. The first 100 moms through the gates will receive a carnation, while there will be courtesy fruit, cheese, and vegetable trays set up, as well as a make-your-own Mother's Day card booth. The P-Nats will celebrate 40 years since Star Wars: Episode IV with custom themed jerseys, which feature the Cantina Band and Han Solo. The Star Wars theme jerseys will be auctioned off, with proceeds set to benefit Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. Sunday is also a Kids Day Sunday and the first first 250 kids 12 and under will eat free, presented by Little Caesar's. Sunday is also the second Uncle Slam Reading Program Day, and a Virginia529 Super Saver Sunday.
The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Carolina League affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Potomac Nationals have claimed five Carolina League Championship titles (1982, 1989, 2008, 2010, and 2014) and nine CL Northern Division Championships. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2017 season and beyond are available, as well as corporate outings for the 2017 season to watch the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz. For more information on Potomac Nationals 2017single game tickets, season tickets, mini plans, group outings, and picnic packages, visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the Potomac Nationals Ticket office at 703-590-2311.