Dash beat Blue Rocks 4-2 to win eighth straight game
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 15, 2018) - The Dash pitching staff allowed just two hits after the first inning on Friday, and the offense plated a run in each of the middle three frames as Winston-Salem secured a 4-2 win over Wilmington in front of 6,089 fans at BB&T Ballpark. The
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 15, 2018) - The Dash pitching staff allowed just two hits after the first inning on Friday, and the offense plated a run in each of the middle three frames as Winston-Salem secured a 4-2 win over Wilmington in front of 6,089 fans at BB&T Ballpark. The victory runs the Winston-Salem winning streak to a season-high eight games, which is the longest streak for the franchise since the club ripped off 10 straight victories in August of 2013.
Wilmington (29-39) struck for two runs in the top of the first against Dash right-hander
Blue Rocks right-hander Gerson Garabito was sharp through his first three frames, allowing just one hit and striking out four. But, Winston-Salem (41-27) plated a run in the bottom of the fourth.
Martinez settled down after allowing two runs in the first inning. The right-hander retired nine of the next 10 batters he faced, allowing just one hit throughout the rest of his five innings of work.
The Dash tied the ballgame in the bottom of the fifth inning. After Luis Basabe walked with one out,
Winston-Salem took the lead in the sixth against Blue Rocks reliever Julio Pinto (0-2). After
Working with the lead, the Dash bullpen went to work.
The Dash's series against the Blue Rocks continues Saturday when the Dash send right-hander
The rest of the homestand includes a Chick-fil-A Four Pack Night on Saturday and a Father's Day Sunday. Meanwhile, kids can run the bases after each weekend contest, powered by New Balance Winston-Salem. For tickets and more information, call the Dash (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.