Dogs Drop Salamanders, 4-2
June 5, 2015 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Fayetteville SwampDogs News Release
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville SwampDogs faced the Holly Springs Salamanders for the first time in franchise history, and emerged victorious in the maiden matchup, 4-2 Friday night at J.P. Riddle Stadium.
Each team plated a run in the first inning, but it was the SwampDogs who would break the tie in the bottom of the fourth inning, when Tanner Woods (Soph./Chowan) laced a two-run triple to right-centerfield to give the SwampDogs a 3-1 lead. Woods finished the game with 3 RBIs.
Jordan Buster (Fr./The Citadel) started for the SwampDogs, lasting 4.2 innings while allowing the two runs on two hits, issuing three walks and fanning three. He got no decision.
Kodi Whitley (Soph./Mount Olive) got the win in relief, tossing 2.1 innings of shutout ball, improving to 1-0 on the season. Josh Morgan was pinned with the loss, falling to 0-2. Austin Mason (Jr./The Citadel) recorded a four out save, his third of the season and second in as many days.
The SwampDogs (5-4) are back in action Saturday night with a matchup against the Methodist University Alumni team. It's also Home Run Math Club Night presented by Fazoli's, Fascinate-U Children's Museum, and Bubbas 33; Dog Days presented by North Star Veterinary Hospital; and Kids Run the Bases presented by CPI Security. Reserve your tickets now by calling 910-426-5900.
The Fayetteville SwampDogs are in their 15th season playing in the Coastal Plain League. The SwampDogs are one of the most successful franchises in the league's history, making the Petitt Cup Playoffs eight times in the past 10 seasons, reaching the championship round three times. The SwampDogs boast 84 alumni taken in the draft and have produced six players who have gone on to play in Major League Baseball.
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