Down East Bats Struggle in Loss to Kannapolis
August 31, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Down East Wood Ducks News Release
Kinston, N.C. - After falling behind early, the Down East Wood Ducks couldn't overcome the early deficit and fell to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, 5-1 Tuesday night. The Wood Ducks struggled with runners in scoring position, going one-for-five. Jayce Easley went two-for-two with two stolen bases, earning the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Kannapolis (31-72) jumped ahead plating a run in the first and second innings against Down East starter Gavin Collyer (L, 2-1) to take a 2-0 lead.
Down East (60-43) plated their first run in the bottom of the third. With two outs, Jayce Easley walked and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Daniel Mateo followed with a single to left field and Easley scored to cut the deficit to 2-1.
The Cannon Ballers plated three runs in the top of the eighth and that is where the scoring ended, as they increased their lead to 5-1.
Collyer (2-1) took the loss, pitching five innings, allowing two runs on five hits with four walks and four strikeouts. Destin Dotson contributed 2 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on two hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Mason Cole pitched the final 1 1/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits with one walk.
The series continues tomorrow with first pitch set for 7:00 p.m. Down East has not announced a starter, while Kannapolis will turn to LHP Brooks Gosswein (0-0, 0.00)
Fans can purchase tickets on woodducksbaseball.com, by calling the Wood Ducks Team Offices at (252) 686-5164 or in the Wood Ducks Team Offices located at Grainger Stadium (Mon-Fri - 9am - 4pm). Make sure to follow your Down East Wood Ducks on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook so you don't miss anything!
Carolina League Stories from August 31, 2021
- 'Birds Bats Explode in Rout of Mudcats - Delmarva Shorebirds
- RiverDogs Roll to Series Opening Victory in Columbia - Charleston RiverDogs
- Six-Run Barrage Jumps Woodpeckers to Win over GreenJackets - Fayetteville Woodpeckers
- Down East Bats Struggle in Loss to Kannapolis - Down East Wood Ducks
- Four Errors Result in 8-1 Loss in Opener - Columbia Fireflies
- Tuesday Game Postponed - Salem Red Sox
- FredNats, Red Sox Postponed in Salem - Fredericksburg Nationals
- Read Joins FredNats on Rehab, Stainbrook Promoted, Rutledge Activated from Injured List - Fredericksburg Nationals
- Jose Lopez Promoted, RiverDogs Add Three Pitchers - Charleston RiverDogs
- Columbia Fireflies Game Notes vs Charleston - Columbia Fireflies
- Down East Wood Ducks Game Notes - vs. Kannapolis - Down East Wood Ducks
- Nick Krauth Named Low-A East Pitcher of the Week - Down East Wood Ducks
- Cannon Baller Chronicle: Week 17 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Ballers Split Series with Lynchburg, Fall 15-0 Sunday Afternoon - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
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.
Other Recent Down East Wood Ducks Stories
- Wood Ducks Drop Season Finale
- Wood Ducks Fall in 2024's Penultimate Game
- GreenJackets Blank Woodies, 4-0
- Woodies Edge GreenJackets, 6-5
- Woodies Beat GreenJackets, 4-3
