CarL1 Winston-Salem Dash

Six-Run Second Carries Mudcats over Winston

July 24, 2013 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release


WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 24, 2013) - The Carolina Mudcats scored six in the second and cruised to an 8-2 victory over Winston-Salem in the opener of a four-game series Wednesday night at BB&T Ballpark.

After a scoreless first frame on both sides, Carolina (17-14, 39-62) opened the contest's scoring in the second with six runs. The first two came across on a two-run double by Erik Gonzalez in his first High-A at-bat. Alex Lavisky, Tyler Naquin and Joey Wendle also added RBI singles, while another tally came in on an error.

Winston-Salem (15-17, 53-49) tallied its first run of the night in the third against Shawn Morimando (7-9). With two down, Micah Johnson hustled his way to a bloop double before being chased home thanks to an infield base hit from Joey DeMichele.

The Dash crawled a run closer in the sixth. Chris Curley took Morimando deep for his 21st homer of the season, tying him with former Lynchburg Hillcat Robby Hefflinger for the most in the Carolina League in 2013.

Morimando lasted six frames to earn his seventh quality start of the campaign and beat Winston for the third time this season.

Blough recovered after his tough second, tossing six frames and retiring the final five he faced.

Max Peterson took over for Blough, retiring all six he faced, making it 11 straight Mudcats retired by Winston-Salem pitching.

Carolina tacked on a pair to their lead in the ninth, with Naquin hitting a two-run shot off Jeremy Erben to put an exclamation point on the contest.

The Dash and the Carolina Mudcats continue their four-game series Thursday night at BB&T Ballpark. Winston-Salem will turn to right-hander Myles Jaye (6-4, 4.64), while Carolina will counter with with fellow righty Joe Colon (1-3, 4.24 ERA). Coverage begins with the Pregame Dash at 6:45 on wsdash.com, with first pitch scheduled for 7. The game will also be broadcast on 600-AM WSJS in the Winston-Salem area.

The Dash's seven-game homestand continues Thursday night with another Thirsty Thursday at BB&T Ballpark. Fans can enjoy 50% off all beer purchases through the seventh inning. In addition, the ZOOperstars! will be performing, presented by Piedmont Triad Water Quality Partnership, who wants you to remember protecting water is everyone's responsibility. Thursday will also be Golf Appreciation Night with several golf related contests and prizes. For tickets to any game on the current homestand, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.

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