Power Drop Series Finale to Kannapolis
August 24, 2014 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
(Charleston, WV- August 24, 2014)- The West Virginia Power fell to the Kannapolis Intimidators 7-1 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Appalachian Power Park. The Intimidators held the West Virginia offense to just one run to steal a game in the three-game series.
The Intimidators took the early lead in the first inning when Danny Hayes singled home Christian Stringer. West Virginia would answer to the tie the game in the a run in the fifth when Wyatt Mathisen tallied an RBI single, his seventh consecutive game with an RBI.
Kannapolis, however, came right back with a run in the sixth on a Toby Thomas sacrifice fly and then blew the game wide open with a pair in the seventh on an RBI base knock from Eddy Alvarez and then three more in the eighth.
Buddy Borden (7-8) was charged with the loss despite allowing just two runs while Chris Freudenberg (2-1) earned the win and Brad Salgado (3) tallied the save. The loss snapped West Virginia's season-best five-game home winning streak.
West Virginia visits the Lexington Legends on Tuesday, August 26, at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Cody Dickson will start against the Intimidators Chris Freudenberg. The Power return to Charleston on Friday, August 29, to host the Asheville Tourists. For tickets or more information, call 304-344-BATS or visit www.wvpower.com.
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