CarL Down East Wood Ducks

Down East Wood Ducks Game Notes - 0 at Carolina

July 22, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Down East Wood Ducks News Release


After splitting their double header last night, the Down East Wood Ducks and Carolina Mudcats continue their six-game series tonight at 7:00 p.m. RHP Florencio Serrano (1-0, 0.84) toes the rubber for the Wood Ducks and RHP Abner Uribe (1-0, 3.66) gets the ball for the Mudcats.

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DOWN EAST SPLITS DOUBLEHEADER WITH CAROLINA: After a 15-run performance on Tuesday, the Down East Wood Ducks split their doubleheader with the Carolina Mudcats. The Wood Ducks picked up where they left off last night, with a 12-4 win in game one but were completely shut down in game two, falling 9-1.

ROAD WARRIORS: Down East seems more comfortable playing on the road. Right now, the Wood Ducks are 24-14 (.632) on the road this season. This season, the Woodies have only lost one road series and are 4-1-1 with one six-game sweep and a series split against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

SWIPER KEEP SWIPING!: Being fast and loose on the base paths has been the secret to their success. When the Wood Ducks steal a base, they are 32-19 on the season. Currently, the Wood Ducks are second in all of MiLB in stolen bases (151) . Jayce Easley (36), Luisangel Acuña (24), and Dustin Harris (17) lead the way for the Wood Ducks as their three primary and best base stealers. Every member of the roster this season has at least one stolen base .

EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM: The Woodies are outscoring opponents 337 - 312 and 103 - 83 in the first two innings. Down East is 13-3 when they score first at home, and 32-11 overall when they score first.

HEATING BACK UP: After a strong finish to the month of June for the Woodies started off the month of July rather cold but are heating back up. Through 17 games in the month of July, the pitching staff is currently 9-10 with a 6.29 ERA. In 156.0 innings, they have allowed 131 runs, and they are being outscored 131-114. After starting July, 3-7 on the road, Down East won six of their last eight games.

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHAT'S THE FAIREST JERSEY OF THEM ALL?: The Wood Ducks have plenty of jerseys to choose from when they take the field. Currently they have a 24-14 road record and are 14-16 at home. When they suit up in their camo jerseys, the Wood Ducks have an 16-12 record overall, with a 2-4 record at home. Their green jersey has seen the best winning percentage (.647) as the Woodies have a 7-5 record on the road and a 4-1 record at home. Down East has played five games at home in specialty jersey's and are 3-2. As the Avocados Luchadores, they are 2-2 and are 1-1 as the Collard Greens.

ROLLER COASTER RIDE: After a great start to the season, June and the start to July have seen a lot of inconsistent play by the Wood Ducks. The pitching staff was once a sign of strength but has a 6.29 ERA through 19 games in the month of July. Down East is also 24-14 on the road but only 14-16 at home.

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