Winston-Salem Dash: Game Notes (June 14 at Carolina)
Published on June 14, 2015 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release
Following Saturday's 6-2 victory in Zebulon, Winston-Salem hopes to seize a series win over Carolina. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
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WINSTON-SALEM DASH (26-35) at CAROLINA MUDCATS (30-31)
RHP Robinson Leyer (2-5, 5.19 ERA) vs. LHP Yean Carlos Gil (1-8, 6.84 ERA)
6 p.m. - Five County Stadium (Zebulon, N.C.)
Game #63 (Road Game #35)
JACOBS, BULLPEN LIFTS DASH SATURDAY
Winston-Salem native Chris Jacobs went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs, while three relievers combined to hold the Mudcats to just one run over six innings in the Dash's 6-2 win in Saturday's middle match. In the fourth, starter Jordan Guerrero, along with catcher Jeremy Dowdy and manager Tim Esmay, were ejected, prompting the Dash to delve into the bullpen early. Euclides Leyer (2IP, 0R, 2H), Brad Goldberg (2IP, 1R, 2H) and Peter Tago (2IP, 0R, 1H) shined in relief, while Jacobs was a factor in all three of Winston-Salem's scoring innings. The Dash took the lead for good with two in the sixth and added three in the seventh.
BEST IN THE CAROLINA LEAGUE
The Dash's gritty win overshadowed infielder Jake Peter, who pushed his hitting streak to 16 games with a first-inning single. This hit streak represents the longest by a Carolina Leaguer in 2015. Since May 27, the former seventh-round pick is 21-for-59 (.356) with 10 RBIs and 14 runs. Among active streaks in Minor League Baseball, Peter's 16-game run is the fourth-longest. There has been little drama for Peter, who has come up with a hit in the first inning in three consecutive games.
DASHING TOWARD THE TOP
Peter's 16-game hit streak is the longest by a Winston hitter since current Oakland infielder Marcus Semien recorded an 18-game run from April 23 to May 12 of 2012. In the Dash era (2009-present), Peter's current 16-game surge is the sixth-longest hit streak. Brandon Short boasts the longest run by a Dash hitter, a 26-gamer from April 11 to May 8 of 2010.
MORE OFFENSIVE POSITIVES
After going 1-for-30 with men in scoring position in their previous four games, the Dash were 4-for-11 on Saturday night. Adam Engel, who is now tied for second in the CL in stolen bases at 25, ripped off a pair of swipes after just three in his previous 24 contests. Cleuluis Rondon posted his first multi-hit game since May 7.
ROAD WOES, NO MORE
Before Saturday's victory, the Dash had dropped eight consecutive road games dating back to May 23. This is tied for the worst road losing streak of the Dash era (2009-present). Winston-Salem also dropped eight in a row away from the Triad in August of 2014. The franchise has not endured a longer road skid since August 10-22, 2006, when the Warthogs dropped nine straight road games. During this losing streak, the Dash were outscored 47-23, and they failed to surpass three runs in all but two games.
A LITTLE REST
Winston-Salem infielder Trey Michalczewski enjoyed his first off day of 2015 on Saturday. Michalczewski had started in all of the Dash's first 60 games. He is second in the Carolina League with 39 RBIs, trailing only Lynchburg slugger Nellie Rodriguez (50). Now, the only Dash player to play in every game this season is outfielder Adam Engel, who is the only man on the circuit to play in every inning for his team.
DASH BOAST FOUR ALL-STARS
Four men will represent Winston-Salem in the 2015 California-Carolina League All-Star Game, the league office announced Thursday. Righties James Dykstra and Matt Heidenreich, infielder Trey Michalczewski and catcher Omar Narvaez have earned a spot in the Midsummer Classic, which will take place on Tuesday, June 23, in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Since the start of the Dash era in 2009, Winston-Salem has only had more Midseason All-Stars once (2010, 7). The Dash's four All-Stars are tied with Frederick and Wilmington for the most in the Carolina League.
DASH DOTS
Following Sunday's rubber match, the Dash will return to the Triad for a week-long homestand, which includes the conclusion of the suspended game on June 2 against Salem...In his last start Tuesday against Wilmington, Robinson Leyer posted his second career professional complete game (7IP, 3R, 6H)...Before Saturday, a member of the Dash had only been ejected four times.
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