FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Fayetteville defeated Fredericksburg 8-1 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, completing a 2-0 sweep in the Carolina League A-Advanced playoff series. The game was the second of the playoff series. The Woodpeckers collected 10 hits. Kam Durnin had two hits and two RBIs, German Ramirez added two hits and an RBI, and Ben Tryon doubled home a run. Ryan Verdugo earned the win, allowing one hit and no earned runs with six strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings. Jagger Beck followed with 4 2/3 innings, yielding one earned run on six hits with five strikeouts. Landon Harmon took the loss after giving up two earned runs on three hits in three innings. Hunter Hines homered for Fredericksburg, which had seven hits. Fayetteville grounded into two double plays, as did Fredericksburg. Fayetteville improved to 71-56, while Fredericksburg fell to 79-53. Fayetteville has won the series.