Chandler Named SAL Pitcher of the Week
April 29, 2019 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
West Virginia Power pitcher Clay Chandler
(Charleston Dirty Birds, Credit: Joe Williams/West Virginia Power)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Power, in conjunction with the South Atlantic League, is excited to announce that RHP Clay Chandler has been named SAL Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 22-28. Chandler is the first West Virginia hurler to claim Pitcher of the Week honors since Mike Wallace garnered the award from August 28-September 4, 2017.
Chandler dominated during his two starts over this past week, posting a 2-0 record while scattering eight hits and not allowing a run or issuing a walk over 12 innings of work. The Paducah, Kentucky, native fanned 15 batters as well, whittling his ERA down to a South Atlantic League-best 0.31 on the season.
The righty started the Power's homestand opener April 22 against Columbia and fired five scoreless frames while giving up just two hits and striking out a career-best 10 batters. Chandler followed that up with a brilliant seven-inning performance Saturday, April 27, on his 25th birthday, subduing the Asheville Tourists to the tune of six hits and no runs with five strikeouts.
A product of Southeast Missouri State, Chandler has not walked a batter in three of his five starts this season, and is one of two Power starters with three wins this year (Ryne Inman). The hurler has not given up a run over his last 18 innings on the hill, stretching three starts and dating back to April 16. Chandler is also among the league leaders in innings pitched (29.0, tied for second) and wins (3, tied for third).
West Virginia opens up a three-game series against the Lakewood BlueClaws Tuesday night at 6:35 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park. RHP Damon Casetta-Stubbs (1-0, 0.00 ERA) heads to the bump for the Power, while the BlueClaws send RHP Kevin Gowdy (0-0, 1.84 ERA) to the slab. Pregame coverage begins at 6:15 p.m. on The Jock 1300 and 1340 AM, as well as online at wvpower.com and via the TuneIn Radio App and MiLB First Pitch App.
The next homestand at Appalachian Power Park gets underway on May 8th against the Augusta GreenJackets with our next Pets at the Park night. Bring your favorite furry friends out to the ballpark! Pet passes are just $3.00, with all proceeds going to animal-related charities. The highlight of the homestand comes on Saturday, May 11thm against the Kannapolis Intimidators, with Military Appreciation Night, presented by Poca Valley Bank, and a patriotic fanny pack giveaway for the first 1,000 fans. For tickets and more information, call us at 304-344-2287 or visit wvpower.com.
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