The Fayetteville Woodpeckers had started their season with just 12 wins in their first 33 games. The Single-A affiliate for the Houston Astros then reeled off a six-game series road sweep of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. The Wood Ducks, who were 16-23 at the start of the present six-game set, then won four of the first five against Fayetteville. The Woodpeckers hope to salvage a second win in today’s contest. With a Fayetteville victory today, both clubs will be 20-25.
As it has been all season, Fayetteville is the baseball home of three of Houston’s top 30 prospects, according to MLB.