NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Winston-Salem Dash

Dash Earn Walk-Off Win over Buies Creek on Friday

July 13, 2018 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release


WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Dash came from behind to earn a 7-6, walk-off win over Buies Creek on Friday night at BB&T Ballpark.

The victory was set up by a three-run bottom of the ninth inning. Trailing 6-3, Winston-Salem (15-7, 56-36) loaded the bases with nobody out on a single from Blake Rutherford, a double by Mitch Roman and a walk from Gavin Sheets against right-hander Carlos Sanabria. Back-to-back sacrifice flies from Yermin Mercedes and Ti'Quan Forbes cut the deficit to one.

Next, with the tying run at first, Yeyson Yrizarri lined a single into left field to put runners at the corners with two outs. Then, on a 1-1 pitch from Sanabria, Zach Remillard drove a single into left to bring home Sheets from third to tie the game at six.

On the first pitch of the bottom of the 10th inning, Laz Rivera laid down a sacrifice bunt back to the mound. But, the throw from Jesus Balaguer (3-4) sailed over Osvaldo Duarte's head at first base, allowing Luis Gonzalez - the placed runner at second base - to score the winning run. The victory marked the Dash's fifth walk-off win of the year.

Tyler Johnson (2-0) dominated in relief, facing the minimum in his three innings of work and striking out a career-high six batters en route to his second win as a member of the Dash.

Buies Creek (15-8, 52-40) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. After J.J. Matijevic doubled with one out against Luis Martinez, he came around to score on a single from Ronnie Dawson.

But, the Dash struck right back in the bottom of the first inning against Cristian Javier. First, Gonzalez drew a leadoff walk, and, after he moved to second on a fielder's choice, Rutherford guided a single into left field to bring home Gonzalez and tie the game.

Then, Roman ripped a two-run homer to put the Dash in front 3-1. Roman finished the game 3-for-4 with two doubles and a home run, tying a career-high with three extra-base hits in a single game.

However, Winston-Salem's lead was short-lived. In the top of the second, with runners on second and third and two outs, Matijevic lofted a three-run home run over the fence in the left-field corner to put Buies Creek in front 4-3. The Astros extended their lead in the fifth when Ronnie Dawson led off the frame with a solo homer to right.

Meanwhile, after allowing the first-inning home run to Roman, Javier retired 20 of the final 22 batters he faced - including 14 straight. He struck out eight and walked one across his seven innings.

Buies Creek added on a run in the top of the seventh. Matijevic led off the inning and hit a high fly ball to centerfield that Gonzalez lost in the lights, resulting in a double. Osvaldo Duarte promptly drove in Matijevic with a single down the right-field line to put the Astros up 6-3.

The Dash continue their series with the Buies Creek Astros on Saturday at 6 p.m. when right-hander Blake Hickman (2-2, 7.02 ERA) squares off with right-hander Jose Hernandez (first start). Pregame coverage begins at 5:45 p.m. and fans can catch all of the action on wsdash.com/broadcast, MiLB.tv and the TuneIn Radio App. Fans in the Chicago-area can also watch live on NBC Sports Chicago.

Promotions include a Lowes Foods Family Sunday, and kids can run the bases after the game on Saturday and Sunday, powered by New Balance Winston-Salem. Additionally, the Dash will celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday by offering $3 ice cream cones. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.

Check out the Winston-Salem Dash Statistics

• Discuss this story on the Carolina League message board...

Carolina League Stories from July 13, 2018


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central