Two teams return to The Joe Friday night for game four of the series with first pitch slated for 7:05 p.m. 

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Charleston, S.C. – The Charleston RiverDogs battled back again to earn an 8-5 win over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Thursday night in front of 3,516 fans at Joesph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark. 

Ethan Storm was stout, tossing a career-high six innings while allowing three runs. In the process, he earned his second win of the season. 

Fayetteville jumped out to a 3-0 lead through the top of the fifth, before Charleston began its comeback bid. 

With two outs in the frame, Cooper Flemming lined a two-run double to right to cut the deficit to one run. Later in the frame, Brailer Guerrero sent a soft roller to third that led to an errant throw, ultimately bringing home both Flemming and Taitn Gray to give them a 4-3 lead. 

The RiverDogs didn't look back, adding on four more runs in the bottom of the sixth, highlighted by RBI doubles off the bats of Derek Datil, Dean Moss and Flemming.

While Fayetteville added on two runs in the top of the eighth, Mason Nichols slammed the door, recording the final five outs to earn his team-leading third save of the year. 

With the win, Charleston moved to 14-10 while Fayetteville fell to 10-14. The two return to The Joe tomorrow for game four of the series with first pitch slated for 7:05 p.m. Coverage begins at 6:40 p.m. on the RiverDogs Broadcast Network. 

For more details and to purchase tickets, fans can visit https://www.milb.com/charleston For details on specific promotional nights, visit the promotional highlights page. 

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.