West Virginia's Power Too Much For Lexington
August 23, 2007 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release
CHARLESTON, WV. - West Virginia used their power to knock off Lexington Thursday night at Appalachian Power Park. The Power belted four home runs including two by Steve Chapman in route to a 12-5 win.
The two homers by Chapman give him 23 on the year, which sets a West Virginia/Charleston single season record. The loss puts the Legends on the brink of elimination. Lexington trails Hickory by 9.5 games with ten to play.
The Power scored first with a run in the first inning. Chuckie Caufield singled and scored on Brent Brewer's double.
Lexington got on the board in the third inning with two runs without the benefit of a hit. Jimmy Van Ostrand forced in the first run on a bases loaded walk. Koby Clemens' fielder's choice scored Ronnie Ramirez.
West Virginia regained the lead on Kenny Holmberg's three-run home run in the third inning. The Power began to pull away in the fourth. Brewer doubled in two more runs. Brent scored from second base on a sacrifice fly to right field to make it 7-2.
Steve Chapman's solo homer gave West Virginia an 8-2 lead in the sixth inning. Chapman belted a two run smash in the seventh. Andrew LaFave drilled a line drive two-run homer in the eighth inning.
The Legends ended the scoring in the top of the ninth inning with three runs. A passed ball allowed Nick Moresi to score from third base. Jimmy Van Ostrand singled in two more to finish the scoring at 12-5.
The Legends heads to Greensboro to play the Grasshoppers in a three game series starting Friday night at First Horizon Park. Game time is set for 7:05pm. Legends network coverage will begin at 6:50pm.
Billy Gillispie will be at the Legends game next Monday night, will you be? The UK basketball coach will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and you don't want to miss it. Call the Applebee's Park box office at 422-RUNS (7867) for more information. Fans can also purchase tickets online at www.lexingtonlegends.com.
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