Last week, the Dash went 1-5 after losing most of their top talent to Project Birmingham. This week, they lost most of the rest of it, starting pitchers Cristian Mena and Norge Vera both making their ascent (or those promotions at least becoming official), but the team made adjustments and went 2-4. Shortstop Taishi Nakawake […]
The Week in Winston: Dash update, Aug. 25-31 Read More »
With some tumultuous roster changes near the end of the week, the Dash staggered their way to a 1-5 record. They are 5-13 in their last 18 games played, 20-30 in the second half, and 53-63 overall. It’s time to be honest: Things are probably not going to get much better from here on out.
The Week in Winston: Dash update, Aug. 18-24 Read More »
After starting their most recent series against the Rays-affiliated Bowling Green Hot Rods 0-2 last week, the Dash came back for three straight wins, two of those the walk-off variety. They dropped the finale to split the series at 3-3 overall and are not off to a hot start against the Hickory Crawdads, a Rangers
The Week in Winston: Dash update, Aug. 11-17 Read More »
Despite a few good stretches, the second half has been a struggle for the Dash, who went 1-5 on the week to drop to 16-22 in the half and 49-55 overall. With some notable exceptions, it was the bats that faltered this week as we head into the final month of games. Top pitching performances
The Week in Winston: Dash update, Aug. 4-10 Read More »
From the ashes, the Dash have risen anew, rebounding from their horrendous 1-8 stretch immediately following the All-Star Break to go 4-2 over the last week. It’s not enough to break even, their season record at 48-50, but we will take what we can get. In the second half, they are 15-17, 5½ games back
The Week in Winston: Dash update, July 28-Aug. 3 Read More »
The last time we checked in with Winston-Salem just before the All-Star Break, the Dash were sitting at a record of 43-40, the only White Sox team to be above .500. In the nine games since then, they have collapsed to the tune of 1-8, 44-48 overall, including a five-game losing streak and losses of
The Weeeek in Winston: Dash update, July 14-27 Read More »
The Oscar Colás Era has come to an end in Winston-Salem, though it dawns anew in Birmingham. The top outfield prospect’s last game before promotion was July 9; in 59 games with the Dash, he hit .312/.369/.475, blasting seven home runs, 13 doubles, and three triples to go along with 22 walks and 54 strikeouts.
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The Dash ended up splitting a series with the Aberdeen IronBirds, a good Orioles team, and are looking to do more than split with the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Nationals), but are not off to a good start there. They went 3-3 on the week and are 1-1 in the series. At 7-4 on the second
The Week in Winston: Dash update, June 30-July 6 Read More »
The Dash are still the only full-season Sox club above .500, but they haven’t quite been able to escape its orbit. They went 4-2 on the week, are 15-10 in June, and are 37-34 overall. In fact, they dipped down to 33-33 after a loss on June 23, which was also the day the first
The Week in Winston: Dash update, June 23-29 Read More »
The Dash series against the first-place Bowling Green Hot Rods started well, the team taking two of three, but they lost the last three straight for an overall series loss and went a forgettable 2-4 on the week. There was also quite a bit of roster movement as we head into the time of year
The Week in Winston: Dash update, June 16-22 Read More »
