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Down East Wood Ducks Game Notes - at Carolina

July 23, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Down East Wood Ducks News Release


The Down East Wood Ducks look to bounce back tonight as they continue their series with the Carolina Mudcats at 7:00 p.m. RHP Mason Englert (4-3, 5.05) toes the rubber for the Wood Ducks and Carolina will turn to RHP Nick Belzer (6-2, 3.45).

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WOOD DUCKS FALL SHORT AFTER BLOWN LEAD: After jumping out to a 4-0 lead early, the Down East Wood Ducks couldn't hold the lead as the pitching staff surrendered seven runs between the third and fourth innings and fell 7-6 Thursday night, to the Carolina Mudcats, playing as the Carolina Micro Brews. This marks the 10th lead surrendered loss for the Wood Ducks pitching staff this season.

ROAD WARRIORS: Down East seems more comfortable playing on the road. Right now, the Wood Ducks are 24-15 (.615) 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 34-20 on the season. Currently, the Wood Ducks are second in all of MiLB in stolen bases (155) . Jayce Easley (38), 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 343 - 319 and 107 - 83 in the first two innings. Down East is 20-9 when they score first on the road, and 32-12 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 20 games in the month of July, the pitching staff is currently 9-11 with a 6.37 ERA. In 164.0 innings, they have allowed 138 runs, and they are being outscored 138-120. After starting July, 3-7 on the road, Down East won six of their last 10 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 24-15 road record and are 14-16 at home. When they suit up in their camo jerseys, the Wood Ducks have an 16-13 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 6.37 ERA through 20 games in the month of July. Down East is also 24-15 on the road but only 14-16 at home.

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