Lynchburg Howlers vs Salem RidgeYaks — Sep 5, 2026
September 5 · 6:35 PM EDT
What to look for
Howlers and RidgeYaks enter Single-A play with identical records, though the teams have tracked opposite directions down the stretch. RidgeYaks bring a pitching advantage to the mound. RidgeYaks hold the pitching edge with Sadbiel Delzine taking the ball at a 3.00 ERA and 1.10 WHIP, facing Ryan Prager at 3.92 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. That gap means RidgeYaks can afford to pitch ahead in counts and build leverage early.
- Howlers have won just once in their last two games, while RidgeYaks have won two of their last two. The momentum swing matters here: RidgeYaks carry rhythm into the lineup while Howlers need to find their timing against a sharper opponent.
- José Pirela leads Howlers with 11 home runs, but Starlyn Nunez answers with 12 for RidgeYaks. Both sluggers will have chances to shape the game, though Nunez operates in an offense with more run support.
- Pirela has driven in 56 runs for Howlers; Kleyver Salazar has 66 RBI for RidgeYaks. That production gap mirrors the momentum gap: RidgeYaks are moving runners and stringing hits together in ways Howlers have struggled to replicate lately.
Last five games
Each side's most recent results, newest first, with the score and who they played. These reach back into last season where a club has not played five yet, which is why every row carries its date.
Lynchburg Howlers- 09/04/26L4-11at
RidgeYaks - 09/03/26W1-0atRidgeYaks
- 09/02/26L3-4atRidgeYaks
- 09/01/26L7-8atRidgeYaks
- 08/30/26W8-1vs
Cannon Ballers
Salem RidgeYaks- 09/04/26W11-4vsHowlers
- 09/03/26L0-1vsHowlers
- 09/02/26W4-3vsHowlers
- 09/01/26W8-7vsHowlers
- 08/30/26L1-2at
Woodpeckers