The Woodpeckers soared past the Howlers with a commanding 10-4 victory, fueled by Reiner Herrera's stellar performance, which included a home run and two RBIs. Arturo Flores also shined for the Woodpeckers with two homers and four RBIs, showcasing their offensive firepower. This win solidifies the Woodpeckers' momentum as they continue to push through the season.
The Woodpeckers unleashed an offensive barrage, racking up 11 hits and four home runs to secure a 10-4 win over the Howlers. Reiner Herrera led the charge with a powerful performance, going 2-3 at the plate with a home run and two RBIs, making his presence felt throughout the game.
Arturo Flores also had a standout day, smashing two home runs and driving in four runs to keep the pressure on the Howlers. Despite their seven hits, the Howlers struggled to capitalize, leaving six runners stranded and unable to match the Woodpeckers' explosive scoring.
The Woodpeckers are winners of 9 straight, 9-1 over their last 10. The Howlers are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Woodpeckers are up next home vs RidgeYaks (Aug 27-29). The Howlers are up next home vs Cannon Ballers (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCLynchburg Howlers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| FAYFayetteville Woodpeckers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dauri Fernandez 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Gabriel Rodriguez SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Reiner Herrera C | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Nelson 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Martinez CF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Alejandro Blasco 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jhorvic Abreus 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Pirela LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Yeiferth Castillo RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Johan Rodriguez DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alejandro Rivera P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Fernandez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Testerman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel Perez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Rivera | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Luke Fernandez | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Austin Testerman | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Angel Perez | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | FAY 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | FAY 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | FAY 99.9 | 0.2 | |
| B8 | FAY 99.7 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | FAY 99.8 | — | |
| B8 | FAY 99.8 | — | |
| B8 | FAY 99.8 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | FAY 99.4 | 0.1 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.