Charleston RiverDogs at Fayetteville Woodpeckers
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Charleston RiverDogs will look to extend their winning streak and series dominance over the struggling Fayetteville Woodpeckers when the teams meet again Friday at Jim Perry Stadium.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with a temperature near 58 degrees.
Charleston (3-3) has won the first three games of this six-game series, including a 7-4 victory Thursday night. The RiverDogs have outscored Fayetteville 26-14 in the series so far.
The RiverDogs will send right-hander Ethan Storm (0-0) to the mound for his first start of the season. He will be opposed by a Fayetteville starter to be announced.
A key player for Charleston is shortstop Daniel Pierce, who powered Thursday’s win by going 3 for 5 with two home runs and four RBIs. For the series, Pierce is 4 for 12 with the two homers.
Fayetteville (1-5) seeks to end a four-game skid. A player to watch for the Woodpeckers is right-hander Jose Serrano, who delivered four innings of one-run relief in Thursday’s loss, allowing six hits and striking out four.
According to Interstat, the RiverDogs are projected as slight favorites with a 53.2% probability to win. The game simulator predicts a 3-2 Charleston victory.
Following Friday’s contest, the series continues Saturday and Sunday in Lillington before both teams embark on new series next Tuesday.