FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Despite a quality start from Raimy Rodriguez and a 1-0 lead heading into the final frame, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (7-10, 43-40) were unable to see off the Delmarva Shorebirds (6-12, 33-51) as they grabbed a come-from-behind 2-1 win.
Alberto Hernandez supplied the only offense of the night for the Woodpeckers in the bottom of the fifth inning. Following a Cam Fisher walk and a Delmarva throwing error, the Fayetteville first baseman lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, spotting his team a 1-0 edge.
In the meantime, Rodriguez held Delmarva in check over his six-inning start. He did not allow a run, scattering four hits and two walks while striking out five, marking his longest outing of the season and just the second Fayetteville quality start in 2025…