Woodpeckers Take Series Opener Over Lynchburg
Published on August 15, 2023 under Carolina League (CarL)
Fayetteville Woodpeckers News Release
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Fayetteville, NC - A two-run bottom of the second inning for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (47-62, 17-26 2nd Half) on Tuesday night proved enough down the stretch to win a 3-1 series opener over the Lynchburg Hillcats at Segra Stadium.
Jeron Williams helped start the two-run second with a leadoff walk, was granted second base on a balk, and advanced to third on an errant pickoff throw from Abel Brito (L, 0-3). A wild pitch would score Williams and give Fayetteville the 1-0 lead.
Later in the inning Jackson Loftin was hit with a pitch and stole second base to enter scoring position for Brice Matthews. Matthews responded by ripping a double off the left-center field wall for his sixth RBI of the season and a 2-0 advantage.
The third run of the night scored in the bottom of the sixth when Wardquelin Vasquez loaded the bases and struck Cam Fisher in the bill of the helmet with a pitch.
Starter Amilcar Chirinos went 4.1 scoreless innings and struck out four Hillcats before handing the ball to Deury Carrasco for the final two outs of the fifth. Carlos Espinosa (W, 3-3) closed the game down with 4.0 innings of one-run ball to earn his third win.
The Woodpeckers continue the six-game series with Lynchburg Wednesday night at Segra Stadium with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM. Third round draft pick RHP Jake Bloss (0-0, -.--) is projected to make his Single-A debut on the mound and Lynchburg will start LHP Adam Tulloch (3-5, 5.71 ERA). It's Waggin' Wednesday at the ballpark and fans can bring their pups to the game for just $1.00!
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