Pilkington shines in Dash's narrow loss at Carolina
ZEBULON, N.C. (June 15, 2019) - Konnor Pilkington carried a no-hit bid into the sixth on Saturday night, but two clutch hits from the Mudcats powered Carolina past the Dash 4-2 at Five County Stadium. Dominating from the onset, Pilkington set down the first 11 Mudcats (39-29) he faced before allowing a two-out
ZEBULON, N.C. (June 15, 2019) -
Dominating from the onset, Pilkington set down the first 11 Mudcats (39-29) he faced before allowing a two-out walk to Tristen Lutz. With the Dash (37-26) leading 1-0 heading into the sixth, Ryan Aguilar broke up the no-hitter with a two-out, run-scoring single to knot the contest at one. It was the longest no-hit bid for Winston-Salem since
Following Pilkington's departure, the Mudcats took the lead in the bottom of the eighth. With the game tied at one, Pat McInerney led off the frame by drawing a walk from
After the error,
Trailing 4-1 in the top of the ninth,
Winston-Salem started the game with a bang against Mudcats starter Christian Taugner. To lead off the ballgame,
The Dash conclude their four-game set with Carolina at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Right-hander
Following its four-game series at Five County Stadium against the Mudcats and the Carolina League All-Star Break, Winston-Salem returns to BB&T Ballpark for a seven-game homestand from June 20-26.
Promotions for the Dash's four-game set against Lynchburg from June 20-23 include a Lowes Foods Thirsty Thursday, a Pups in the Park Night, presented by Handy and Handy Orthodontics, a Fireworks Friday and live music on Saturday. Meanwhile, Sunday will be Latin American Jersey Day, and fans can get pregame autographs from the players before the game.
The Dash's three-game series against Myrtle Beach from June 24-26 includes a Free Food Monday, $2 tacos on Tuesday and throwback Warthogs jerseys for Wednesday. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.