Woodpeckers and Hillcats Postponed
Published on July 23, 2019 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Fayetteville Woodpeckers News Release
Continued rain in the Fayetteville area has forced the postponement of the scheduled game between the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and the Lynchburg Hillcats on Tuesday.
The contest will be made up on Wednesday night, as the two squads will play a seven-inning doubleheader on Wednesday. It will only be the second doubleheader at Segra Stadium in 2019. Forrest Whitley is scheduled to start for Fayetteville I the first game, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:00PM, and gates opening at 5:00PM
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are the Advanced Single-A affiliate of the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros and play in their Inaugural Season at beautiful Segra Stadium in downtown Fayetteville. Segra Stadium, a $40 million state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue, features space for over 5,200 fans, natural grass, a 25x70 LED video scoreboard, six luxury suites, four field boxes, the premium AEVEX Veterans Club level, Healy's Bar and outdoor party deck, a kid's zone, and more. With a rich history of baseball in the city of Fayetteville and Cumberland County, the Woodpeckers are thrilled to write a new chapter with their inaugural campaign on Hay Street. Fans are encouraged to visit FayettevilleWoodpeckers.com to purchase tickets, learn more about the team, and find out about upcoming events and promotions at the ballpark. Fans may also reach the Woodpeckers by visiting the BB&T Box Office in front of Segra Stadium, calling (910) 339-1989, or emailing Woodpeckers@Astros.com.
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