The Woodpeckers take down the Howlers 5-3 in a hard-fought contest. Luis De Leon shined with a 2-3 performance, helping his team secure the win. Despite the loss, Yeiferth Castillo went 2-4, showcasing his skills at the plate.
In a thrilling matchup at SEGRA Stadium, the Woodpeckers outlasted the Howlers 5-3, powered by Luis De Leon's impressive 2-3 day at the plate. De Leon's contributions were crucial in a game that saw both teams struggle with runners left on base, as the Howlers stranded 7 while the Woodpeckers left just 4.
The Woodpeckers' pitching staff also played a pivotal role, with Zane Petty tossing 3.0 innings of shutout ball, helping to secure the victory. Meanwhile, the Howlers faced challenges capitalizing on their chances, leaving 7 runners on base and failing to convert key opportunities.
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| FAYFayetteville Woodpeckers | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dauri Fernandez SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Alejandro Blasco DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jonathan Martinez CF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis De La Cruz LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gabriel Rodriguez 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yeiferth Castillo RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Victor Izturis C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johan Rodriguez 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pedro Dalmagro 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erigaldi Perez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Petty P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angel Perez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erigaldi Perez | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Zane Petty | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Angel Perez | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 | 3.6 | |
| T9 | FAY 96.4 | 2.3 | |
| T9 | FAY 98.7 | 2.8 | |
| T9 | FAY 95.9 | 4.1 | |
| T9 | FAY 91.8 | 4.8 | |
| B8 | FAY 96.6 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | FAY 96.9 | 0.2 | |
| B8 | FAY 95.8 | 1.9 |
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.