The Woodpeckers edged out the Howlers in a thrilling contest, thanks to Kevin Alvarez's stellar performance with a homer and two RBIs. Luis De La Cruz also contributed significantly, going 2-3 with an RBI. Despite the close score, the Woodpeckers capitalized on key moments to secure the win at SEGRA Stadium.
Kevin Alvarez's explosive day at the plate, featuring a home run and two RBIs, was pivotal for the Woodpeckers as they secured a narrow victory. Aidan Major and Zane Petty combined for a solid pitching performance, keeping the Howlers' offense in check despite facing nine walks.
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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| FAYFayetteville Woodpeckers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dauri Fernandez 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jonathan Martinez 2B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Nelson 1B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Luis De La Cruz LF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Reiner Herrera C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gabriel Rodriguez SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jose Pirela CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Yeiferth Castillo RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pedro Dalmagro DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Major P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Petty P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conner Whittaker P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Major | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Zane Petty | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Conner Whittaker | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | FAY 100.0 | 33.5 | |
| B9 | FAY 66.5 | 3.1 | |
| B9 | FAY 63.4 | 7.6 | |
| B9 | FAY 71.0 | 7.5 | |
| B9 | FAY 63.5 | 7.5 | |
| B9 | FAY 71.0 | 7.1 | |
| T9 | FAY 63.9 | 10.6 | |
| T9 | FAY 57.4 | 3.1 |
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.