Dash blank Nationals in series opener at Potomac
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (May 25, 2018) - Behind a phenomenal start from Luis Martinez and scoreless relief outings from Zach Thompson and Matt Foster, the Dash shut out the Potomac Nationals 3-0 on Friday night at Pfitzner Stadium. Martinez (3-3), who had lost his previous two outings entering the night, logged his best start as a member of
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (May 25, 2018) - Behind a phenomenal start from
Martinez (3-3), who had lost his previous two outings entering the night, logged his best start as a member of the Dash (26-22). The right-hander went six innings against the Nationals (25-19), allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out three.
The lone scoring in the series opener took place with two outs in the second. After Potomac's starter Tyler Mapes (3-1) registered two quick outs, the righty hit
The next batter,
Thompson replaced Martinez in the seventh and proceeded to toss two shutout innings, setting the stage for Foster to wrap up the victory. Foster allowed one hit but he struck out two in the final frame to seal his third save of the season. The former 20th-round pick has allowed just one earned run over his last 14 innings.
The Dash continue their four-game series against the P-Nats at Pfitzner Stadium on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. Winston-Salem sends left-hander
Following their seven-game road swing, the Dash return to BB&T Ballpark for a three-game set against the Carolina Mudcats from June 1-3. The promotions during this stretch include a Firework Friday, a Daddy-Daughter Date Night, a Chick-fil-A Four Pack Saturday and a Latin American Jersey Day on Sunday. The series finale will also be a Lowes Foods Family Sunday, where children 12 and under will receive a free bag of popcorn. Also, two Dash players will sign autographs before the game. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.