Delmarva Falls to Fayetteville in Series Opener
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Delmarva Falls to Fayetteville in Series Opener

July 8, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


FAYETTEVILLE, NC: The Delmarva Shorebirds (31-51, 4-12) were defeated by the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (43-38, 7-9) on Tuesday night by a final score of 6-2.

After a scoreless first inning, Luis Almeyda spotted Delmarva an early lead with a solo home run. His second round-tripper put the Shorebirds ahead 1-0.

Starting pitcher Ben Vespi put on a show early as he struck out a career-high nine batters in 4.1 innings, including a stretch where he punched out seven straight Woodpeckers from the first through third innings.

Fayetteville used a home run of their own to take the lead in the fourth as Came Fisher launched a two-run homer to put the Woodpeckers in front 2-1.

The deficit for Delmarva grew in the fifth as Alberto Hernandez extended Fayetteville's lead to 3-1 with a sacrifice fly. Moments later, Cam Fisher cranked his second home run in as many innings, his three-run shot making it a 6-1 game.

Luis Almeyda helped the Shorebirds chip away at the deficit with an RBI single with the bases loaded in the sixth, but that was all they scored in the inning as they left the bases loaded behind 6-2.

However, that's as close as the Shorebirds could get, as Fayetteville pitchers Brandon McPherson and Dylan Howard combined to give up only two runs, holding off Delmarva to win Game 1 of the series 6-2.

Brandon McPherson (1-0) got the win for Fayetteville, while Ben Vespi (2-1) took the loss. Dylan Howard (1) recorded the final twelve outs to secure the save.

The Shorebirds continue their series in Fayetteville on Wednesday as Evan Yates takes the mound against Luis Rodriguez for the Woodpeckers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM.

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