Wiseman Goes Deep Twice in Potomac's 3-1 Win
Woodbridge, VA-Down 1-0 midway through the series opener at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium, the Potomac Nationals (23-17) scored the final three runs of the night in a 3-1 victory over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (17-26). RF Rhett Wiseman tied the game with a solo home run in the
Woodbridge, VA-Down 1-0 midway through the series opener at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium, the Potomac Nationals (23-17) scored the final three runs of the night in a 3-1 victory over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (17-26). RF
The first of four games between the two teams in the series cruised through the first four innings, though both sides had chances. Potomac left men at the corners in the first inning and a man at second base in the third frame, while the Blue Rocks left a runner on base in the first, third, and fourth innings.
After four innings of zeroes, the Blue Rocks finally got to RHP
The Potomac starter escaped a jam in the seventh inning, as the Blue Rocks had a chance to expand on their 1-0 lead. 1B
The P-Nats immediately made Wilmington pay for the squander, as Wiseman homered with one out in the home half of the seventh inning. RHP
One inning later, a two-out home run from Wiseman gave Potomac its only lead of the night. 1B
Howard worked a perfect eighth inning, while RHP
Off of the victory, the Potomac will look to make it consecutive wins against the Blue Rocks, as RHP
First pitch at Northwest Federal Field on Tuesday night is set for 7:05pm. The Potomac broadcast will get underway at 6:50pm with the P-Nats Leadoff Show. You can listen to the Potomac broadcast at potomacnationals.com or on the TuneIn Radio App.
The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Northwest Federal Field 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 P-Nats' 2018 season and beyond are available, as well as all-inclusive corporate picnic outings to watch the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz. 2018 Potomac Nationals season tickets and mini plans are now on sale. For more information on Potomac Nationals 2018 season tickets, mini plans, group outings, picnic packages, fundraisers, and all things Red, White, and Blue, visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com, follow the P-Nats on Facebook (@PotomacNationals), Twitter (@PNats42), and Instagram (@pnats42), or call the Potomac Nationals' Extreme Custom Collision Ticket Office at 703-590-2311.
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