SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Grasshoppers Shut Power Out

Published on May 15, 2007 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Greensboro, NC (May 15, 2007) - Greensboro lefty Graham Taylor tossed the South Atlantic League's first complete game shutout of the season at First Horizon Park on Tuesday night, holding the West Virginia Power to just five hits as the 'Hoppers took the third game of the series 4-0.

John Raynor knocked in Greg Burns with an RBI single in the bottom of the third to put the 'Hoppers on the board. In the fifth inning Chris Coughlan's groundout plated Burns and Jacob Blackwood hit a two run homer during the next at bat to give the Grasshoppers all they would need.

The loss was the third in a row for the Power, their longest losing streak of the season. The loss also marks the second time this season that they have been shutout, both shutouts have come on the road. Their lead in the Northern Division has fallen to a half game.

Graham Taylor (5-1) earned the victory, and Luis Ramirez (1-1) was tagged with the loss. Taylor tossed all nine innings, holding the Power to just five hits, walked one batter and struck out seven.

The Power fell to 24-11 with the loss and the Grasshoppers improved to 25-13 with the win. Roque Mercedes and Omar Aguilar combined to toss three and a third scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

The Power will finish the four game series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers at First Horizon Park on Wednesday afternoon. The Power will start left hander Brae Wright (2-2, 5.97) and the Grasshoppers will counter with right hander Sandy Rosario (0-0, 5.79). The first pitch is scheduled for 12:30 PM.

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