Clutch hits provide Power victory

Published on April 25, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release

Charleston, WV (April 25, 2008) - West Virginia scored three of their five runs with two-outs on Friday night at Appalachian Power Park as they defeated the Delmarva Shorebirds 5-2 to take the second game of the series.

Kurt Crowell put West Virginia on the board in the bottom of the second inning on a clutch two-out RBI single. Delmarva tied the game in the top of the fourth inning when Joe Nowicki scored on Jonathan Lucroy's throwing error. The Shorebirds took advantage of another Power error to take the lead in the top of the sixth inning when Kieron Pope scored on David Fonseca's errant throw.

With two outs and a man on in the bottom of the sixth inning, Zelous Wheeler hit a two-run homer, his second of the season to put West Virginia ahead. Lee Haydel knocked in a pair of insurance runs on a one-out single in the bottom of the seventh to score Crowell and Scott Houin.

Jose Garcia (1-1) offered an inning and two thirds of scoreless relief and was rewarded with the victory. Cole McCurry (0-2) allowed five runs on eight hits over six and a third and was tagged with the loss. Wes Etheridge (3) pitched a scoreless ninth inning to get the save. Roque Mercedes allowed a couple of runs on nine hits over five and a third.

The Power improved to 8-14 with the win and the Shorebirds fell to 11-11 with the loss. The victory snapped an eight game losing streak against the Shorebirds at Appalachian Power Park. Caleb Gindl and John Alonso paced the Power with two hits a piece. Delmarva manager Ramon Sambo was ejected in the third inning for arguing a check swing with field umpire Eric Underwood.

The Power will continue the four game series with the Delmarva Shorebirds at Appalachian Power Park on Saturday night. Right hander Evan Anundsen (2-1, 2.82) will get the start for the Power and the Shorebirds will counter with right hander John Mariotti (2-1, 1.50). The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

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