Frederick Keys rally late but fall in walk-off to Dash

Winston-Salem scores 3 runs in the 10th to win home opener 7-6

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:18am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, with the bright colors of the team uniforms creating a dynamic visual representation of the game's action.A late-inning comeback falls short as the Winston-Salem Dash rally to defeat the Frederick Keys in their home opener.Frederick Today

Despite the Frederick Keys tying the game in the ninth inning and taking a two-run lead in the 10th, the Winston-Salem Dash scored three runs in the bottom of the frame to win their home opener 7-6 at Truist Stadium.

Why it matters

The loss is a tough start to the season for the Keys, who were hoping to build momentum after a strong finish last year. The Dash, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The details

The Keys rallied late to take a 6-4 lead in the top of the 10th inning, but the Dash responded with three runs in the bottom half to walk it off and spoil the Keys' comeback bid.

  • The game was played on April 8, 2026.

The players

Frederick Keys

A minor league baseball team based in Frederick, Maryland, and the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.

Winston-Salem Dash

A minor league baseball team based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and the High-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

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The takeaway

This back-and-forth game highlights the unpredictable nature of minor league baseball, where any team can win on a given night. Both the Keys and Dash will look to build on this exciting season opener as they continue their quest for a playoff berth.