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Charleston Dirty Birds

Power Sweep Derailed

August 2, 2015 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


(Charleston, W.V. - August 2, 2015) - The West Virginia Power lost in the series finale to the Lakewood BlueClaws by a 5-3 final. The loss means West Virginia failed to complete the four-game sweep but the Power did take the series with three victories to one loss.

The Power struck for the first run of the game with two outs in the first inning. Connor Joe hit an opposite field double and scored two pitches later on a Michael Suchy single to center.

Colten Brewer tossed three scoreless innings before he ran into trouble in the fourth. After walking the first two batters in the inning and surrendering an infield single to load the bases, Brewer struck out the next two batters but surrendered a first-pitch grand slam to Joel Fisher.

West Virginia's deficit was cut in half in the sixth inning on an RBI double by Chase Simpson which plated Jerrick Suiter, but the BlueClaws responded their next time up. Emmanuel Marrero scored on a bases-loaded wild pitch from Julio Vivas which made it a 5-2 game.

The Power added their final run of the game in the ninth inning. Erik Forgione hit his first career triple in the South Atlantic League and scored on an RBI groundout from Elvis Escobar. Jordan Luplow drew a two-out walk to bring the tying run to the plate but the Power failed to complete the rally.

Brewer (3-9) took the loss after he surrendered four runs over six innings while Lakewood starter Will Morris (4-0) earned the victory. Matt Hockenberry worked the ninth inning to earn his 11th save of the season.

West Virginia (25-11, 62-43) finished the series against Lakewood (20-17, 53-52) with three wins in four games and will welcome in the Greenville Drive, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Power will send RHP Austin Coley (12-5, 4.00) against a Greenville pitcher that is still to be determined. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. while pregame on Charleston's ESPN Radio 104.5 FM and 1490, the Power website, and the TuneIn Radio App is slated for 6:45 p.m.

Gates open for Sunday's game at 6 p.m for a Family Buck Night at Appalachian Power Park. Tickets for Monday's game start at $1 for general admission and $3 for box seats. Plus, fans can get concession specials including $1 hot dogs and 12 oz. sodas and $2 cheeseburgers. Monday's game is also the Pirate Costume Contest. Come dressed like a pirate for your chance to win four tickets to an upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates home game.

For tickets and additional information, visit www.wvpower.com, call (304) 344-BATS (2287) or stop by the Power box office at 601 Morris Street.

Second Half Record 25-11 Overall Record 62-43

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