Rain Suspends Opening Night Game After Five Innings
April 7, 2023 - Carolina League (CarL)
Fayetteville Woodpeckers News Release
Fayetteville Woodpeckers' Alimber Santa in action
(Fayetteville Woodpeckers)
Fayetteville, NC - Friday night's season opener at Segra Stadium got off the ground and lasted five innings until rain ultimately suspended the 1-1 tied game between the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and Carolina Mudcats.
Both starting pitchers battled over four innings prior to the stoppage, with right-hander Alimber Santa tossing four innings for Fayetteville and striking out seven. Santa's only turbulent inning came in the second, walking three and committing three pitch clock violations. Kay-Lan Nicasia's walk came with the bases loaded and scored Jace Avina for a 1-0 Carolina lead.
Edwin Jimenez was strong out of the gate, retiring the first eight Fayetteville hitters he faced before Rolando Espinosa connected for a two-out double in the third. Espinosa stole third, and broke for the plate on a wild pitch to tie the game 1-1.
Fayetteville's Walker Brockhouse and Carolina's Miguel Guerrero took over the bullpen duties in the fifth inning and each tossed a scoreless frame before play was suspended.
Friday's contest is scheduled to resume on Saturday at 5:05 PM with the regularly scheduled game following. Follow Woodpeckers social media for all scheduling updates throughout the remainder of opening weekend.
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