Six-Run Fifth Leads RiverDogs to 9-4 Win in Delmarva
The two return to the diamond Thursday for game three of the series with first pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m.
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Charleston, S.C. – Behind a six-run fifth, the Charleston RiverDogs surged past the Delmarva Shorebirds 9-4 at Purdue Stadium on Wednesday night.
Blake Morgan was strong again, limiting Delmarva to just three runs over five innings of work. Relievers Jayden Voelker and Mason Nichols teamed up for four innings of one-run ball to slam the door.
After the Shorebirds opened scoring in the bottom of the first, the RiverDogs responded in the top of the third when Cooper Flemming lined an RBI double to left that evened the score at 1-1.
In the top of the fifth, Charleston broke the game wide open, scoring five runs highlighted by RBI doubles from Nicandro Aybar and Tom Poole.
After Delmarva responded with two in the bottom of the fifth, the RiverDogs rallied for two more in the eighth on an errant back pick attempt to make it 9-3.
Mason Nichols slammed the door in the ninth, limiting the Shorebirds to just one run to cap scoring at 9-4.
With the win, the RiverDogs moved to 43-34 and 6-5 in the second half, while Delmarva fell to 27-50, and 4-7 in the second half. The two return to the diamond tomorrow for game three of the series with first pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. Coverage begins at 6:50 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.
