Five-Run Third Paces RiverDogs to 11-2 Win in Finale Over Wilson
Wilson, N.C. – The Charleston RiverDogs secured the series split, after a five-run third led them to a 11-2 win over the Wilson Warbirds on Sunday afternoon.
The RiverDogs recorded 14 hits for the third time this season, fueling their fifth double-digit scoring performance of the year.
The RiverDogs jumped on the board first in the top of the second inning when Brailer Guerrero brought home Nicandro Aybar after grounding into a double play.
After Wilson tied the game in the bottom of the frame, Charleston broke the game open in the top of the third.
In his first professional start, Eric Lin limited Wilson to just one run over 1.2 innings. In the process, he fanned four. Trendan Parish, Ethan Storm, Alvaro Mejias, Mason Nichols, and Alex Wallace combined for 6.1 innings of one-run ball.
With the bases loaded, Tom Poole drew a walk to force home Brendan Summerhill from third and put the RiverDogs ahead 2-1.
The next hitter was Angel Mateo who dribbled a soft roller to short, which he beat out for an RBI infield single to make it 3-1.
Charleston added on two more when Aybar rolled an RBI groundout to third, and JD Gonzalez lifted a sacrifice to center.
Felix Cotes capped the big inning with a ringing double off the wall in right center that scored Mateo to push the lead to 6-1.
After the Warbirds grabbed a run back in the third, both sides traded scoreless innings through the fifth.
In the top of the sixth, Poole lined a two-run double to left-center that broke the game back open and put Charleston ahead 8-2. He finished the day 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs batted in.
Charleston added on three more in the ninth on an RBI double from Gonzalez, a sacrifice fly from Cooper Flemming, and a run scoring wild pitch that capped scoring at 11-2.
With the win, the RiverDogs moved to 39-30 and 2-1 in the second half, while Wilson fell to 37-32, and 1-2 in the second half.
After a day off on Monday, the RiverDogs begin a six-game series with the Augusta GreenJackets on Tuesday. First pitch for game one is slated for 7:05 p.m. with coverage beginning at 6:50 on MiLB.TV and the RiverDogs Broadcast Network.
Let Freedom Bark
After clinching the Carolina League South first half title, the RiverDogs have secured a spot in the 2026 postseason, presented by Nucor Steel Berkeley. The best-of-three Division Series begins on Tuesday, September 8. Thanks to their first-half division title, the RiverDogs are guaranteed to host Game 2, and, if necessary, Game 3, at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on September 10 and 11.
Season Ticket Holders can renew their 2026 package for 2027, to receive complimentary tickets to all home postseason games. All other fans can purchase an exclusive package that includes a ticket to all home playoff games and a guaranteed t-shirt for a limited time. Tickets are available here.
About the RiverDogs
The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and three-time Carolina League Champions. The RiverDogs play their home games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, a Charleston staple since 1997. 2026 single game tickets are on sale now at RiverDogs.com.
Beyond baseball, the RiverDogs host year-round events in the climate-controlled Segra Club. Active members of the Lowcountry community, the RiverDogs were named the winner of the 2025 'MiLB Together Award,' which recognizes a team for outstanding commitment to charitable service in their community.
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