
Down East Wood Ducks Game Notes - at Delmarva
August 4, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Down East Wood Ducks News Release
The Down East Wood Ducks look to bounce back after suffering a walk off loss last night to the Delmarva Shorebirds. Today, the Woodies will turn to RHP John Matthews (2-3, 7.01) and Delmarva will start with RHP Shane Davis (4-4, 6.75).
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SHOREBIRDS WALK OFF WOOD DUCKS IN OPENER: After taking the 3-2 lead in the top of the seventh, the Down East Wood Ducks lost 4-3 on a walk off single in the bottom of the ninth to the Delmarva Shorebirds on Tuesday night. After winning four of their last five games to end July, the Wood Ducks pitching staff starts the month of August with their 11th lead surrendered loss of the season.
ROAD WARRIORS: Down East seems more comfortable playing on the road. Right now, the Wood Ducks are 25-18 (.581) on the road this season. This season, the Woodies have only lost two road series and are 4-2-1 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 38-22 on the season. Currently, the Wood Ducks are the top team in all of MiLB in stolen bases (180) . Jayce Easley (43), Luisangel Acuña (27), and Dustin Harris (20) 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.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: With their doubleheader sweep last night, the Woodies are .500 or better at home for the first time since May 13th when they won the first two games against the Carolina Mudcats.
EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM: The Woodies are outscoring opponents 392 - 369 and 116 - 89 in the first two innings. Down East is 14-3 when they score first at home, and 35-12 overall when they score first.
HEATING BACK UP: The pitching staff wrapped up the month of July with a 14-14 record and a 5.99 ERA. In 231.1 innings, they have allowed 176 runs, and they were outscored 184-166. The Wood Ducks wrapped up July, winning four of their last five games and finished the month with a record of 14-14
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 25-18 road record and are 18-17 at home. When they suit up in their camo jerseys, the Wood Ducks have an 18-16 record overall, with a 3-4 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 ten games in specialty jersey's and are 6-4. As the Avocados Luchadores, they are 2-2 and are 1-1 as the Collard Greens at home this season.
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 finished the month of July with a 5.99 ERA. Down East is 25-18 on the road and 18-17 at home. They wrapped up July, winning five of their last 10 games.
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