Dan Wilson Wheelers jersey giveaway Saturday highlights seven-game home stretch
June 26, 2019 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - The West Virginia Power will open their second half home schedule Thursday evening as they welcome the Kannapolis Intimidators and Hickory Crawdads to town from June 27-July 3. The Power's upcoming home stretch is loaded with all of your favorite weekly promotions, PBS Kids Day, a celebration of the Charleston Wheelers with Wheelers Weekend and a Dan Wilson Wheelers replica jersey giveaway and more.
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 27 vs. Kannapolis Intimidators - 7:05 p.m.
Friday, June 28 vs. Kannapolis Intimidators - 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, June 29 vs. Kannapolis Intimidators - 6:05 p.m.
Sunday, June 30 vs. Kannapolis Intimidators - 2:05 p.m.
Monday, July 1 vs. Hickory Crawdads - 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2 vs. Hickory Crawdads - 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3 vs. Hickory Crawdads - 7:05 p.m.
ABOUT THE INTIMIDATORS: Kannapolis (31-43), the Chicago White Sox' Low-A affiliate, makes its second trip to Appalachian Power Park after they swept West Virginia back in May. The four-game series will be the final meetings between the Intimidators and Power in 2019 since West Virginia does not make a trip to Kannapolis. The Northern Division foe is led by All-Stars Ian Dawkins and Johan Dominguez, who both strung together impressive first halves. Dawkins has emerged as one of the top leadoff hitters in the league this season, holding a .324 average, third-best in the league, with two homers and 24 RBI. Dominguez has been a solid option on the hill for the Intimidators, boasting a 3-3 record with a 2.05 ERA despite making a shift from the bullpen to the starting rotation in early May.
ABOUT THE CRAWDADS: Hickory (46-26), the Texas Rangers' Low-A affiliate, will make its first and only trip to Charleston this season after the two teams met in Hickory before the All-Star Break. The Crawdads took two of three from the Power in their inaugural June series. This year's SAL Home Run Derby champion Curtis Terry will not return to Appalachian Power Park, as he was promoted to the High-A Down East Wood Ducks on June 21. However, the Crawdads' three other Midseason All-Stars Yerry Rodriguez, Pedro Gonzalez and Jonathan Ornelas, will make the trip back to Charleston after having significant impacts on Hickory's first half. Rodriguez holds the league's lowest qualified ERA at 1.77 through 11 starts, while Gonzalez ranks sixth in the league with 13 homers and 43 runs scored. Ornelas, meanwhile, has posted a serviceable .267/.332/.401 slash line in 58 games this year.
THIRSTY THURSDAY: Get $2.00 cans and 20-ounce beverages during the Power's homestand opener against the Kannapolis Intimidators, courtesy of Rock 105! College students can purchase two tickets for the price of one with a valid student ID only at the Box Office. Gates open at 6 p.m., and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
PBS KIDS DAY: Appalachian Power Park will welcome Clifford, Daniel Tiger, Curious George and 2 Super Why kids to town for PBS Kids Day, presented by WV Public, on June 28 when the Power takes on the Kannapolis Intimidators. Bring your kids out to the park to interact with some of their favorite characters! Be sure to stick around after the final out to enjoy the Kanawha Valley's best pyrotechnical show, presented by Huntington Bank and Suddenlink. Gates open at 6 p.m. and first pitch is on the docket for 7:05 p.m.
WHEELERS WEEKEND: Come celebrate the Charleston Wheelers on Saturday night as the club squares off with the Kannapolis Intimidators! The first 1,000 fans can pick up an exclusive Dan Wilson Wheelers replica jersey giveaway, courtesy of IHOP, featuring one of the best players to ever don a Wheelers uniform. We will also be auctioning off all of our game-worn Wheelers jerseys postgame. Finally, The Walter DeBarr Band will perform a postgame concert on the GetGoWV stage. Gates open at 5 p.m. and first pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m.
KIDZ SUNDAY FUNDAY: Wheelers Weekend concludes with Kidz Sunday Funday, where kids 12 and younger can run the bases after the final out, courtesy of the SMART529 College Savings Program, as well as play catch in the outfield before the game. Select Power players will also be available for postgame autographs. Also, if you are a member of the Sheetz Power Kidz Club, you can receive free tickets to Sunday's home game against Kannapolis from Sheetz. Kidz Sunday Funday is presented by the Shawnee Park Foundation. Gates open at 1 p.m. and first pitch is on tap for 2:05 p.m.
FAMILY BUCK NIGHT: The best deal your family can get is back on Monday, July 1! Get box seats for $3.00 or general admission tickets for just $1.00, and enjoy hot dogs, popcorn and 12-ounce Pepsi beverages all for just a buck during Monday's game against the first-place Crawdads! Gates open at 6 p.m., and first pitch is on tap for 7:05 p.m.
TWO FOR TUESDAY: Enjoy two-for-one concession specials during Tuesday's contest against the Hickory Crawdads. Additionally, fans can purchase two tickets for the price of one only at the Power Box Office, courtesy of Rock 105! Also, if the Power wins Tuesday, all fans in attendance are invited to run the bases postgame! Gates open at 6 p.m., and first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS: Cap off your Independence Day celebration with some the biggest postgame fireworks show of the season, presented by AARP Salute to Service. Gates open at 6 p.m., and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
South Atlantic League Stories from June 26, 2019
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- Kannapolis Blanks Drive in Series Finale - Greenville Drive
- 'Birds One-Hit 'Claws for Sweep - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Birds Finish Sweep of Claws with 3-1 Win - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Annual Miracle League Game at SRP Park this Sunday - Augusta GreenJackets
- Hagerstown Suns Homestand #7 Preview: June 27-July 3 - Hagerstown Suns
- Rodriguez and Davis Homer in 9-2 Loss - Charleston Dirty Birds
- RiverDogs Pitching Stifles Rome in Road Trip Finale - Charleston RiverDogs
- Suns Swept by Crawdads to End Road Trip - Hagerstown Suns
- 'Dads Complete Sweep of Hagerstown - Hickory Crawdads
- Fireflies Add Fireworks to Sunday, June 30 Game in Partnership with NewSpring Church - Columbia Fireflies
- Fireflies Game Notes: June 26 at Lexington (Game 73) - Columbia Fireflies
- Hagerstown Suns Game Notes - Hagerstown Suns
- Dan Wilson Wheelers jersey giveaway Saturday highlights seven-game home stretch - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Game Notes (June 26) - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Senger Continues Hot Streak in Lexington - Columbia Fireflies
- Suns Blanked by Crawdads - Hagerstown Suns
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