Woodpeckers Erase Early Deficit But Fall in Series Finale
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (13-8) shook off a tough start Sunday afternoon at Segra Stadium, but a five-run fourth inning still wasn’t enough as they fell to the Down East Wood Ducks (10-11), 8-5. Fayetteville still claims the series victory over the Wood Ducks, winning four out of
Woodpeckers Out to Best 20-Game Start in Franchise HistoryÂ
Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (13-7) topped the Down East Wood Ducks (9-10) 3-1 on Saturday Night at Segra Stadium, securing the best 20-game start to a season in franchise history. James Hicks and Raimy Rodriguez led the winning effort on the mound, teaming up for nine innings of
Mejia, Mercedes and True Fan 15 in Woodpeckers Victory
Fayetteville, NC – Fayetteville Woodpeckers (12-7) pitching was the focal point of a 3-1 victory over the Down East Wood Ducks (9-9) on Friday night at Segra Stadium. Sandy Mejia, Abel Mercedes and Derek True combined to strike out 15 hitters without allowing a single walk. It was the first
Wild Tenth-Inning Play Lands Woodpeckers Walk Off Win
Fayetteville, NC – For the second time in three games the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (11-7) walked off the Down East Wood Ducks (9-8) at Segra Stadium, winning Thursday night’s game 3-2 in ten innings. Down East committed five total errors in the game, including two on the walk-off sequence. Amilcar Chirinos
Walk Off Walk Wins Woodpeckers Series Opener Over Down East
Fayetteville, NC – On a night that started with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (10-6) slugging homers, it was a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth to Yamal Encarnacion that decided an 8-7 victory over the Down East Wood Ducks (8-7) Tuesday at Segra Stadium. To set up the
Segra Stadium Hosts 3rd Annual Jackie Robinson Showcase
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers will host the 3rd annual Jackie Robinson Showcase on Friday, May 3rd. The showcase will feature two games, the first starting at 3 p.m. between E.E. Smith & Seventy-First and then Douglas Byrd & Westover facing off approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the first game.
Woodpeckers Drop Series Finale in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (9-6) could not overcome a slow start Sunday afternoon at Virginia Credit Union Stadium as the Fredericksburg Nationals (9-6) took down the Woodpeckers, 6-2. Despite the loss, Fayetteville still leaves Fredericksburg with a series split. The FredNats took a 2-0 lead in the first
Surrendered Slam Saddles Woodpeckers with Loss in FredericksburgÂ
Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (9-5) never recovered Saturday night after surrendering a grand slam in the top of the first inning to the Fredericksburg Nationals (8-6), ultimately dropping game five of the series 5-2. Brandon Pimentel hit the slam off Fayetteville starter Derek True (L, 0-1), a deep
Four-Run First Inning Enough to Outlast FredNats Friday
Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (9-4) led wire-to-wire on Friday night, scoring four of their five runs in the first frame and holding steady throughout in a 5-1 win over the Fredericksburg Nationals (7-6). The lineup found a way to time up Jarlin Susana’s 100 mph fastball in the
Fayetteville Fans 16 FredNats in Second Shutout of Road TripÂ
Fayetteville, NC – For the second time in three games the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (8-4) pitching staff spun a shutout, striking out 16 Fredericksburg Nationals (7-5) Thursday in a 4-0 victory at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Four arms in Alonzo Tredwell, Kelly Austin, Colby Langford and Amilcar Chirinos combined to blank
USA Baseball Returns To Segra Stadium For Two Games This Summer
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are excited to announce that USA Baseball is returning to play two games this summer at Segra Stadium. June 29th will feature the USA Collegiate National Team vs. Chinese Taipei as Game 1 of the 21st USA vs. Chinese Taipei International Friendship Series. July 4th will feature
Big FredNats Innings Foil Woodpeckers in Day GameÂ
Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (7-4) fell behind big over the course of Wednesday afternoon’s contest, allowing a season-high 16 runs and 17 hits in a 16-7 loss to the Fredericksburg Nationals (7-4) at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. The bullpen was asked to record 25 of 27 outs after
Gomez’s Blast Lifts Woodpeckers Past FredNats in Series Opener
Fredericksburg, VA – With Tuesday night’s game at Virginia Credit Union Stadium deadlocked at 0-0 after seven innings, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (7-3) needed a big swing. They quickly got it from outfielder Kenni Gomez. The 18-year-old took the first pitch he saw in the top of the eighth over the
Ochoa Jr’s Go-Ahead Three-Run Home Run Locks Series Victory for WoodpeckersÂ
Fayetteville, NC – For a second straight night the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (6-3) pulled off a late-game comeback over the Charleston RiverDogs (4-5), grabbing Sunday’s series conclusion 7-6 behind a towering 3-run home run from Nehomar Ochoa Jr. It came off the heels of a seventh inning comeback Saturday night, stealing
Seventh-Inning Surge Earns Woodpeckers Comeback Victory Over Charleston
Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (5-3) overcame a 4-2 deficit with a six-run bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday night, pulling off a 9-4 victory over the Charleston RiverDogs (4-4) in front of over 5,500 fans at Segra Stadium. Luis Encarnacion was the main engine in the heart
Woodpeckers Held Scoreless in First Loss to Charleston
Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (4-2) were held to just four hits on a windy and rainy Thursday night at Segra Stadium and suffered their first loss of the homestand, 2-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs (3-3). Charleston scored both runs in the first two innings of the game. Angel
Jaworsky and Sherwin’s First Pro Home Runs Propel Woodpeckers in Win Over RiverDogs
Fayetteville, NC – Chase Jaworsky and Anthony Sherwin both trotted around the bases for the first time in their professional career Wednesday, connecting for critical home runs in a 4-2 win over the Charleston RiverDogs (2-3). The game was scheduled for an early 11:05 am first pitch for Education Day,
Woodpeckers Open Home Slate With 9-3 Win Over RiverDogs
Fayetteville, NC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (3-1) kicked off the fifth season of professional baseball in downtown Fayetteville Tuesday night with a 9-3 win over the defending Carolina League champion Charleston RiverDogs (2-2). The lineup put up another big number with nine runs on nine hits, and the pitching staff
Woodpeckers Plate Ten Behind Bullpen Dominance in Series Winner
Myrtle Beach, SC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (2-1) hung another ten-spot on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (1-2) Sunday night to grab the rubber match of the three-game series in a 10-2 final at Pelicans Ballpark. The scoring spree was generated by 14 total hits and also aided along by six
Woodpeckers Announce Opening Night Festivities
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville Woodpeckers 2024 home opener on April 9th against the Charleston RiverDogs will have a local flavor to it. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. with gates opening at 5:05 p.m. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will take home a Magnet Schedule courtesy
Woodpeckers Suffer First Loss of Season to Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC – The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-1) struggled to find a timely hit on Saturday night at Pelicans Ballpark, falling to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (1-1) 9-2 in the first loss of the season. The lineup went just 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and scattered six hits across
Woodpeckers Win First Opening Night Game Since 2019 With 10-3 Route of Pelicans
Myrtle Beach, SC -- The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (1-0) struck for 15 total hits and three multi-run innings in a runaway 10-3 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (0-1) on Opening Night at Pelicans Ballpark Friday evening. It marked the first Opening Night victory for Fayetteville since 2019, when the Woodpeckers
Catch All 132 Regular Season Games Live on the Woodpeckers Broadcast Network in 2024
Fayetteville, NC – The Woodpeckers Broadcast Network is the home for live Woodpeckers baseball, covering all 132 home and road games during the 2024 season. Play-by-play broadcaster Andrew Chapman (Chappy) returns to the booth for his fourth season behind the mic, calling action from the road in Myrtle Beach, South
Woodpeckers Release 2024 Opening Day Roster
Fayetteville, NC –The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, are excited to unveil the 2024 Opening Day Roster ahead of their Carolina League opener against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on April 5th at Pelicans Ballpark. The 30-man roster breaks down to 14 position players and 16 pitchers, along
Woodpeckers 2024 Watchlist
The 2024 season is fast approaching and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers roster will soon be finalized ahead of Opening Day on April 5th in Myrtle Beach. The Woodpeckers Watchlist is a projection of players that could be on the diamond for 2024, featuring three position players and three pitchers to watch