Winston-Salem Dash: Game Notes (July 24 vs. Frederick)
Published on July 24, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release
Following their six-day road swing, Winston-Salem returns home for the first of a three-game set on Tuesday against the Frederick Keys at BB&T Ballpark. First pitch is set for 7 p.m..
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WINSTON-SALEM DASH (21-10, 62-39) vs. Frederick Keys (10-22, 45-56)
RHP Luis Martinez (6-4, 4.40 ERA) vs. RHP Cristian Alvarado (9-7, 4.03 ERA)
7 p.m. - BB&T Ballpark (Winston-Salem, N.C.)
Game #102 (Home Game #49)
PARKE LEADS DASH TO SWEEP
Behind seven strong innings from John Parke, the Dash beat Myrtle Beach 6-1 on Monday night at TicketReturn.com Field to clinch a series sweep. With the win, Winston-Salem finishes its six-game road trip with a 4-2 record. Parke lasted seven innings and allowed just one run over six hits in the victory. After scoreless innings to start the game, Winston-Salem jumped in front in the third inning. With the bases loaded and two outs, Mitch Roman lined a two-run single to left to make it a 2-0 Dash advantage. The Pelicans plated their lone run of the ballgame in the bottom of the third, but the Dash broke away for good in the top of the sixth inning with four runs. Cameron Seitzer and Ian Clarkin combined to throw two shutout innings to cap off the win.
HOLY PITCHING
Over the last four games, the Dash pitching staff has allowed just three runs total, including posting two straight shutouts against the Mudcats and Pelicans on Friday and Saturday. Kyle Kubat shut down the Carolina offense in Friday's series finale, allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out 10 in five innings of work. Meanwhile, in Saturday's game, righty Blake Battenfield tossed six shutout innings and struck out five to help the Dash to their second straight shutout. Henzman followed suit with three scoreless innings of work on Sunday and then Parke helped cap off the stretch with his aforementioned performance.
OF LEGAL HITTING AGE
With three position players promoted to Double-A Birmingham after the All-Star Break, the Dash have received great contributions from several members of their offense in the second half:
OF Luis Gonzalez: .301 AVG, 22 runs, 1 HR, 18 RBI; 12 multi-hit efforts in 28 games
C Yermin Mercedes: .333/.411/.489 with 2 HR, 17 RBI & 8 2B
INF Mitch Roman: .318 AVG, 1 HR, 22 RBI, 6 2B
OF Blake Rutherford: .339/.400/.486 with 2 HR, 23 RBI, 6 2B & 2 3B
INF Gavin Sheets: .352 AVG with 2 HR, 19 RBI
SETTLING IN AS ONE OF THE BEST
After clinching a first-half Southern Division championship, Winston-Salem has the fourth-best winning percentage in full-season Minor League Baseball with a .614 mark. Here's a look at the top teams in Minor League Baseball:
1. Bowling Green Hot Rods
(Midwest League - A): 66-34 (.660)
2. Memphis Redbirds
(Pacific Coast League - AAA): 64-37 (.634)
3. Corpus Christi Hooks
(Texas League - AA): 63-37 (.630)
4. Winston-Salem Dash
(Carolina League - A+): 62-39 (.614)
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Through 101 games, Winston-Salem has the best record in the Dash era (2009-present) at 62-39 overall. Thanks to the team's well-rounded nature, the Dash find themselves atop the Carolina League in several categories. On offense, the Dash lead the Carolina League in runs (538), doubles (205), triples (31), hits (933), RBIs (505) and slugging percentage (.420). The Dash are tied for second in the circuit in home runs (76) and second in on-base percentage (.345). On the mound, the Dash are second in ERA (3.58) and strikeouts (835).
MAJOR KEYS ALERT
Following their six-game road swing, the Dash now kick off a three-game set against the Keys. Winston-Salem took three of five against Frederick from June 25-29, and the Dash posted two 20-plus hit efforts during that series. On June 25, the Dash set a franchise record by plating 19 runs against Frederick.
DASH DOTS
Two Dash alumni earned weekly awards in their respective leagues this past week. Tanner Banks was named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week on Monday, and Eloy Jimenez was named the International League Player of the Week.
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