Winston-Salem Dash: Game Notes (July 18 at Carolina)
July 18, 2018 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release
Following a league-wide off day, the Dash kick off a six-game road swing with the first of a three-game set against the Carolina Mudcats on Wednesday at BB&T Ballpark. First pitch is set for 7 p.m..
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WINSTON-SALEM DASH (17-8, 58-37) at Carolina Mudcats (13-11, 47-47)
LHP John Parke (2-1, 3.38 ERA) vs. RHP Braden Webb (5-7, 4.22 ERA)
7 p.m. - Five County Stadium (Zebulon, N.C.)
Game #96 (Away Game #48)
RIVERA'S WALK-OFF SLAM LIFTS DASH
Thanks to a walk-off grand slam from Laz Rivera, Winston-Salem defeated the Buies Creek Astros 12-10 in 10 innings on Monday night at BB&T Ballpark. Going into the bottom of the 10th inning, the Dash were down 10-8. After JJ Muno was placed on second to begin the inning, Yeyson Yrizarri singled and Yermin Mercedes was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Then, with two outs, Rivera crushed a 1-0 pitch from right-hander Colin McKee into the Foothills Brewpen for a grand slam to give the Dash the victory. Meanwhile, Daniel Gonzalez, who is listed as one of two active catchers on the Dash's roster, earned the victory by striking out one in a two-run top of the 10th inning.
THIRD OF ITS KIND
Rivera's walk-off grand slam marked the third of its kind at BB&T Ballpark (2010-present). Prior to Monday, the last walk-off grand slam occurred on July 10, 2017, when Zack Collins smacked one as part of an 8-4 victory over the Carolina Mudcats in 11 innings. The first one to occur at the downtown facility was when Joey DeMichele crushed a walk-off grand slam on August 24 against Myrtle Beach.
2018 IS A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY
With 58 wins this season, Winston-Salem has already surpassed its win total from both 2016 and 2017. Meanwhile, Dash are atop the Carolina League in several offensive categories, including runs (494), doubles (193), triples (29), hits (866), RBIs (467) and slugging percentage (.421). The Dash are second in the circuit in home runs (76) and second in on-base percentage (.342). On the mound, the Dash are fourth in ERA (3.68).
TODAY'S TRANSACTIONS
C Nate Nolan placed on the disabled list
RHP Blake Hickman placed on the disabled list
RHP Devan Watts has contract purchased from York Revolution
OF Nolan Brown promoted from Low-A Kannapolis
FIRST A YANKEE, NOW A WHITE SOX
After an eventful, yet tough season in 2017, Dash outfielder Blake Rutherford has shined in 2018. The 21-year-old is posting an impressive .300/.345/.459 batting line with six homers, 18 doubles, six triples and a team-best 63 RBIs in 77 games played. Rutherford was traded over to the White Sox from the Yankees in July of 2017 after being selected as a first-round pick by New York in 2016. The California native hit just .213 in 30 games played with the Low-A Kannapolis Intimidators after the trade. However, Rutherford has been consistent with the Dash, especially as of late, as Rutherford is batting .333 in the second half.
A NEW SET OF SHEETS
Sheets has been in a grove in the second half of the season. Through 25 games after the All-Star Break, Sheets is batting .376 (38-for-101) with 10 doubles, two homers and 16 RBIs. A former second-round pick by the White Sox out of Wake Forest University, Sheets' 38 hits since June 21 are tied for third-most in all of Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining the White Sox organization, Sheets was a three-year star at Wake, registering 21 homers and 84 RBIs in his final season in 2017.
PARKE IT LIKE IT'S HOT
Dash left-hander John Parke will get the start in the series opener for the Mudcats on Wednesday. Last time out, Parke tossed seven innings and allowed just four runs in a victory over the Salem Red Sox on July 12. The southpaw was a 21st-round pick in 2017 by the White Sox out of the University of South Carolina. More information is available on page 3.
DASH DOTS
Tuesday marked the third consecutive MLB All-Star Game start for former Dash star Chris Sale... He and Matt Scherzer started the contest for the AL and NL, respectively, for the second straight year...Sale is one of three pitchers ever to start three straight All-Star games.
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Carolina League Stories from July 18, 2018
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- Hummel Hits Go-Ahead Blast in Eighth in 5-3 Home Win - Carolina Mudcats
- P-Nats Snap Myrtle Beach's Winning Streak at Six Games - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Perkins and Tillo Lead Rocks to Series Opening Victory - Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Late Homer Sinks Dash in Opener at Carolina - Winston-Salem Dash
- Hillcats Battle Back, But Fall on Eighth Inning Wild Pitch - Lynchburg Hillcats
- Wood Ducks Score Early, Fail to Come Back in Frederick - Down East Wood Ducks
- Alvarado Fires Seven Innings in Win over Wood Ducks - Frederick Keys
- Sox Aced out 1-0 by Astros Wednesday - Salem Red Sox
- July 18 - Carolina Mudcats Game Information - Carolina Mudcats
- Winston-Salem Dash: Game Notes (July 18 at Carolina) - Winston-Salem Dash
- Brewers place C Nathan Rodriguez on the DL, transfer C Mario Feliciano to Mudcats - Carolina Mudcats
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Game Notes, July 18 vs. Potomac - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- C Tyler Pearson placed on the 7-day disabled list - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Makeup Doubleheader with Pelicans Announced for July 24 at Five County Stadium - Carolina Mudcats
- C Nate Nolan placed on the disabled list - Winston-Salem Dash
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