Game #107 Preview — Dash at Wilmington
Game #107 — Road Game #54
Winston-Salem Dash (18–19, 48–58) at Wilmington Blue Rocks (18–16, 51–51)
Sunday, July 27–5:05 p.m.
Frawley Stadium (Wilmington, Del.)
GAME BACKGROUND:
Jason Coats’ solo homer in the 11th inning lifted the Dash to an exciting 2–1 victory over Wilmington at Frawley Stadium on Saturday night. Winston-Salem can capture the three-game series with a win today.
STARTING LINEUP:
Jacob May — CF
Cleuluis Rondon — SS
Courtney Hawkins — LF
Jason Coats — RF
Keon Barnum — 1B
Nick Basto — DH
Grant Buckner — 3B
Omar Narvaez — C
Justin Jirschele — 2B
James Dykstra — RHP
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DASH DOTS:
- Jason Coats’ go-ahead home run on Saturday was his first round-tripper since June 30 against Carolina, a span of 24 games. Despite that power drought, the Texas native is tied for fourth in the Carolina League in homers with 14.
- This bomb marked only the 13th home run by a visiting hitter at Frawley Stadium this year, and it was the first by a Winston-Salem slugger in Delaware since the regular season finale last year (September 2) when Jeremy Farrell hit a three-run dinger.
- Right-hander Terance Marin was strong on Saturday, allowing just one run and two hits in seven innings while striking out six. The California native carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning.
- For the third time in a week, a Dash hurler posted a legitimate no-hit bid. Tony Bucciferro went 8.1 hitless innings on Sunday in Frederick before a Glynn Davis single denied him of Winston-Salem’s first solo, nine-inning no-hitter since 1988. Five days later, Bucciferro retired the first 12 he faced before a leadoff single in the fifth by Mark Threlkeld.
- Before these three lengthy bids, the Dash had only taken two no-hit bids into the fifth frame: Braulio Ortiz (4.1 IP on April 12 at Wilmington) and Frank Montas (6.1 IP on May 22 at Salem).
- Reliever Kyle Hansen made a huge difference out of the bullpen once again, tossing three scoreless innings while allowing one hit. The 23-year-old has not allowed a run since June 22, spanning nine appearances and 15 and two-third innings.
- Thanks to this strong effort, Hansen locked down his eighth victory of the season. Not only is Hansen tied for third in the CL in wins, but he is the only true reliever with more than six on the circuit. These eight wins account for half of the victorious decisions from Winston-Salem’s bullpen in 2014.
- Outfielder Jacob May was caught trying to steal second base in the sixth inning. That ends a stretch of seven consecutive stolen bases that dates back to July 9 against Myrtle Beach. The Ohio native still paces the Carolina League in swipes with 37.
- By scoring two runs, the Dash actually doubled their offensive output at Frawley Stadium this season. Winston-Salem had only amassed two runs during the first five games in Delaware, going 1–4 in the process.
- Right-hander James Dykstra will try to pitch the Dash to a series win. During his most recent start against Potomac last Tuesday, the California native allowed four runs and rang up four strikeouts in six innings. He finished with a no-decision in the 6–5 win over the P-Nats. Since his promotion from Low-A Kannapolis on July 15, Dykstra is 1–0 with a 4.26 ERA in two starts with Winston-Salem.
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Tonight’s game is available live on wsdash.com/broadcast. The Pregame Dash begins at 4:50 p.m., with the first pitch scheduled for 5:05.
- Dave
