Two clubs travel to Fayetteville for Game Two of the series on Tuesday where RiverDogs look to keep season alive and force a decisive Game Three.

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Charleston, SC – The Charleston RiverDogs dropped Game One of the Carolina League Championship Series 11-4 on Sunday night, in front of 3,327 fans at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

Fayetteville's 14-run output marked the third most in a Carolina League postseason game (since at least 2005), behind Charleston's 18-run output against Myrtle Beach in the 2023 Division Series.

Fayetteville jumped on the board first in the top of the first when Kam Durnin scored on a wild pitch to make it 1-0.

In the second inning, the Woodpeckers exploded for ten runs to expand their lead to 11-0. Throughout the frame, they sent 16 batters to the plate.

Charleston tacked on their first two runs of the night when Cooper Flemming lined a two-run double to left to make it 11-2.

After Fayetteville added on three more in the sixth, both sides held the game scoreless until the bottom of the ninth. In the frame, Slater de Brun drew a bases-loaded walk and Yirer Garcia scored on a wild pitch to cap scoring at 11-4.

After a day off on Monday, the two clubs will travel to Fayetteville for Game Two of the series. The RiverDogs will look to keep their season alive and force a decisive Game Three. First pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m. with coverage beginning at 6:20 on the RiverDogs Broadcast Network.

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. Team merchandise is always available at the RiverDogs Team Store. Store hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS) for more information.