Mudcats outlast Dash in twin bill opener
ZEBULON, N.C. (April 8, 2018) - Dash right-hander Dylan Cease was perfect through his first 3.2 innings in his High-A debut, but a five-run fifth inning helped propel the Mudcats to a 5-2 win in game one of Sunday's doubleheader at Five County Stadium.The Dash (1-2) got on the board first thanks to Mitch
ZEBULON, N.C. (April 8, 2018) - Dash right-hander
The Dash (1-2) got on the board first thanks to
Cease (0-1) was rolling through the first four innings, allowing just one hit and registering seven strikeouts. But, the Mudcats (2-1) were able to capitalize on bounces and miscues to plate five runs in the fifth inning with the help of just one hit.
After a one-out walk, the Dash had a chance for a double play, but
The fifth-best prospect in the White Sox system per MLB Pipeline, Cease went 4.2 innings, allowing two hits and five runs (two earned) while striking out seven.
The Dash got one back in the sixth. After
Winston-Salem threatened again in the seventh, bringing the tying run to the plate with one out. However, Mudcats closer Jon Olczak induced a pop out from Call and a strikeout from
The finale of Sunday's doubleheader will begin at approximately 3:50 p.m. at Five County Stadium. Right-hander
The Dash open up their 2018 home slate on Thursday with a four-game series against the Carolina Mudcats. Promotions for Winston-Salem's opening homestand include a Lowes Foods Thirsty Thursday and Family Sunday, Fireworks Friday (presented by PTI Fly Easy) and much more. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.