WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Charleston RiverDogs were shut out in both games of their doubleheader versus the Hickory Crawdads on May 24 at Truist Stadium.
Charleston (23-22) has lost four straight and six of seven.
In Game 1’s 4-0 defeat, Hickory starter AJ Russell delivered 32/3 scoreless innings, striking out six hitters and allowing just one hit. Geury Rodriguez and Owen Proksch combined for 31/3 shutout frames to slam the door.
Hickory’s run production was supplied in the middle innings, highlighted by a third-inning RBI single from Josh Spring and fourth-inning homer by Esteban Mejia.
Charleston’s Dominic Fritton contributed five innings for the third time this season and finished his day with three strikeouts.
Taitn Gray and Derek Datil had singles for the only two RiverDogs hits. Each had a stolen base as well.
Game 2 was a pitchers’ duel. RiverDogs starter Trey Pooser (5-1), a former Hanahan star, was spectacular, tossing five innings of one-run ball and was the hard-luck loser. His only run allowed came via a Paulino Santana RBI double in the fourth inning.
On the other side, Hickory starter Evan Siary provided six shutout innings for his second consecutive outing. In the process, he limited Charleston to just three hits. Brailer Guerrero had a single and a stolen base for the RiverDogs.
Charleston now trails Hickory (25-18) by three games for first place in the Carolina League South Division.
Coming up
After a day off on Monday, the RiverDogs’ road trip continues in Columbia as the club begins a six-game series at the Fireflies. First pitch for Tuesday is slated for 7:05 p.m. with coverage beginning at 6:50 on the RiverDogs Broadcast Network. Charleston returns home on June 2 to begin a six-game series with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at 7:05 p.m.
