The Woodpeckers edged the RidgeYaks 10-9 in a thrilling showdown. Josh Wakefield drove in four runs, making a huge impact on the scoreboard. RidgeYaks struggled with eight runners left on base, missing key opportunities to secure the win.
In a wild contest at Carilion Clinic Field, the Woodpeckers topped the RidgeYaks 10-9, showcasing an explosive offensive effort. Josh Wakefield led the charge with four RBIs, proving to be the difference-maker in this rollercoaster of a game.
The RidgeYaks left eight runners stranded, a clear sign of missed opportunities that cost them dearly. Meanwhile, the Woodpeckers capitalized on their chances, highlighted by Arturo Flores and Jadyn Fielder contributing key hits to support the win.
The Woodpeckers are winners of 9 straight, 9-1 over their last 10. The RidgeYaks are losers of 4 straight, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Woodpeckers are up next home vs RidgeYaks (Aug 27-29). The RidgeYaks are up next at Woodpeckers (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 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| SALSalem RidgeYaks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waner Luciano DH | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Juan Sierra RF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Wakefield CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Cauro 1B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arturo Flores C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Jadyn Fielder LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| German Ramirez SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Camilo Diaz 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Nigh 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jagger Beck P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Mathiesen P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Carver P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Estridge P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mick Uebelhor P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tazwell Butler P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagger Beck | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Ryan Mathiesen | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| John Carver | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Estridge | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mick Uebelhor | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tazwell Butler | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 4.7 | |
| B9 | FAY 78.6 | 12.5 | |
| B9 | FAY 66.1 | 13.5 | |
| T9 | FAY 79.6 | 1.0 | |
| T9 | FAY 80.6 | 1.3 | |
| T9 | FAY 81.9 | 1.6 | |
| B8 | FAY 83.5 | 3.2 | |
| B8 | FAY 80.3 | 4.8 |
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.