The Woodpeckers edged the Nationals 2-1 in a tightly contested game. Charlie Weber led the charge with a stellar 4.0 innings of no-hit ball, fanning five batters. The Woodpeckers capitalized on a key error that allowed them to score the winning run, while the Nationals left seven runners on base, struggling to convert opportunities.
In a thrilling encounter at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, the Woodpeckers triumphed over the Nationals 2-1, thanks to a standout performance from Charlie Weber, who tossed 4.0 innings of no-hit baseball with five strikeouts.
The Woodpeckers took advantage of a crucial error by the Nationals, leading to the decisive run, while the Nationals' inability to capitalize on their five walks left them stranded with seven runners on base, sealing their fate in this close contest.
The Woodpeckers are winners of 9 straight, 9-1 over their last 10. The Nationals are winners of 2 straight, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Woodpeckers are up next home vs RidgeYaks (Aug 27-29). The Nationals are up next at Shorebirds (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAYFayetteville Woodpeckers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| FBGFredericksburg Nationals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Wakefield CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Waner Luciano 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Alvarez LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlos Cauro DH | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| German Ramirez DH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arturo Flores C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jadyn Fielder 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Newman RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Nigh SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reylin Perez 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Charlie Weber P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cassedy P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aubrey Smith P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grayson Saunier P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Weber | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Brandon Cassedy | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aubrey Smith | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Grayson Saunier | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 14.8 | |
| B9 | FAY 85.2 | 14.2 | |
| B9 | FAY 78.6 | 12.5 | |
| B9 | FAY 66.1 | 13.5 | |
| T9 | FAY 79.6 | 1.9 | |
| T9 | FAY 81.5 | 0.9 | |
| T9 | FAY 80.6 | 5.3 | |
| T9 | FAY 85.9 | 2.4 |
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.