The Down East Wood Ducks pitching staff allowed four homeruns to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a 10-3 loss, Wednesday night. Luisangel Acuña earned the Suddenlink Player of the Game after going two-for-three with a homerun and two RBI.
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Tuesday Game: Moss and Acuña Power Wood Ducks to Victory
Thanks to some clutch hitting, the Down East Wood Ducks snuck away with a 9-7 win over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Tuesday night. The Wood Ducks blew a five-run lead in the bottom of the fifth and committed four defensive errors but thanks to two solo home runs in the top of the seventh powered them to their 31st win of the season.
Playoffs Announced for 2021 Minor League Baseball Season
On Wednesday, it was announced that there will be playoffs for the 2021 Minor League Baseball season. Double-A, High-A, and Low-A will all have the same playoff format for the 2021 postseason.
Thursday Game: Pitching Staff Struggles in Loss to Myrtle Beach
Thanks to eight runs in two innings, the Down East Wood Ducks fell to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 9-4 Thursday night. With a homerun and two RBIs, Alejandro Osuna was named the Suddenlink Player of the Game.
Wednesday Game: Easley Steals Win Away from Myrtle Beach
For the second night in-a-row, the Down East Wood Ducks won a pitchers’ duel against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 2-1. Down East has won their last five games, which marks the second longest winning streak for the Woodies since the first week of the season when they swept Kannapolis and won the first two games against Carolina for an eight-game winning streak.
Tuesday Game: Down East Takes Opener in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, S.C. – The Down East Wood Ducks outlasted the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in a 2-1 pitchers’ duel on Tuesday night. With this win, the Wood Ducks have won a Low-A East best, 18 games on the road.
Saturday Game: Englert Delivers Six Strong Innings in Win Over Carolina
Thanks to six strong innings by Mason Englert, the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Carolina Mudcats, 6-2 Sunday afternoon. The Wood Ducks improve to 27-20 on the season and trail Carolina by 1.5 games for first place in the Low-A East, central division.
Friday Game: Avocados Fall to Pescados in Extras
The Down East Wood Ducks, playing as the Avocados Luchadores de Down East fell to the Carolina Mudcats, playing as the Pescados de Carolina 7-6 on Friday night. Dustin Harris earned the Suddenlink Player of the Game, going 1-for-3 with a homerun and two RBIs.
Wood Ducks to Host Second Annual ENC Senior Sendoff
The Down East Wood Ducks announced Tuesday, their plans to host the Second Annual ENC High School Senior Sendoff, Presented by Lenoir Community College on Saturday, July 2nd. The event is a celebration of all of the recent 2021 graduates, but will be highlighted with a doubleheader of baseball games featuring recent 2021 graduates from over 30 high schools in eastern North Carolina. Gates will open at 4 with game one starting at 4:30 and game two starting at 7:30 with a fireworks show after the completion of the doubleheader.
Wood Ducks to host youth softball camp presented by Lenoir Community College
The Down East Wood Ducks announced Wednesday, that they will host a Youth Softball Camp, presented by Lenoir Community College. The camp will take place Tuesday, June 29th – Thursday, July 1st.
Thursdays Game: Wood Ducks Split Doubleheader Against Mudcats With Walkoff Win in Game 2
The Down East Wood Ducks split their doubleheader with the Carolina Mudcats, Thursday night at Grainger Stadium. The Woodies fell in game one, 2-1 but salvaged game two with a walkoff win, 4-3.
Wednesday Game: Wood Ducks’ Struggles at Home Continue
The Down East Wood Ducks bullpen struggled again as they fell to the Carolina Mudcats 8-4, Wednesday night at Grainger Stadium. This loss is the sixth time that the Woodies bullpen has surrendered the lead in a loss.
Wood Ducks and Mudcats Postponed
Due to inclement weather, today’s contest between the Down East Wood Ducks and Carolina Mudcats has been postponed.
Wood Ducks Win Rain Shortened Contest vs. Kannapolis
In a rain shortened game, The Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, 6-0 Sunday afternoon, after the game was called in the bottom of the fifth due to inclement weather. Mason Englert pitched five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts to earn the Suddenlink Player of the game.
Tuesdays Game: Down East Bullpen Blows Lead in Loss to Kannapolis
After surrendering eight unanswered runs in the final four innings, the Down East Wood Ducks fell to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 9-7, Tuesday. With this loss, the Wood Ducks fall to 0-6 when the opponent scores first.
Kinston High Track Teams Win Conference Championship
Tuesday, June 8th the Kinston High School Men’s and Women’s track teams won the 2021 Conference Title. Competing against local teams like North Lenoir, Ayden-Grifton, and West Craven, Kinston High came out on top with the women at 146 and the men reaching 137.
Wood Ducks Prepare for 12-Game Homestand, June 15 - 27
After two weeks away from Grainger Stadium, the Down East Wood Ducks return home for their first 12-game homestand of the 2021 season!
Three-run Sixth Pushes Down East Past Fayetteville
Thanks to a three-run sixth inning, the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 6-3, Wednesday night. After collecting only four hits last night, the bats woke up as Down East totaled 14 hits with six hitters notching a multi-hit game.
Down East Shutout by Fayetteville
After scoring 15 runs on Sunday, the Down East Wood Ducks took a complete 180° turn as they were shutout by the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 3-0, Tuesday night. The Wood Ducks were shut out for the third time this season and have lost three of-their-last five games.
Saturday Game: Wood Ducks Run Wild on Base Paths but Fall Short to Mudcats
Although they stole nine bases, the Down East Wood Ducks fell to the Carolina Mudcats, 5-4 Saturday night. The Wood Ducks pushed four runs across the plate but managed only three hits and were one-for-nine with runners in scoring position.