SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Late Rally Falls Short For Power

Published on May 12, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV (May 12, 2008) - The West Virginia Power had the tying runs on base and the potential winning run at the plate with two outs in the ninth inning of Monday night's game against the Lake County Captains, but Vinnie Pestano got Eric Fryer to groundout as the Power fell short in a 4-2 loss at Appalachian Power Park.

West Virginia took the early lead in the bottom of the first inning on Jonathan Lucroy's solo homerun, it was his fourth in the last two weeks. Rob Bryson held the Captains hitless through the first three innings, but the Captains recorded three straight hits and scored twice in the fourth to take the lead. Matt Brown's base hit scored Roman Pena and Brown scored later in the inning on Jeff Hehr's sacrifice fly.

Lake County added a pair of insurance runs in the seventh. Hehr scored the first run on Ron Rivas's sacrifice fly. With Doug Pickens at third and Dustin Realini at first, Realini stole second base and on the throw to second, Pickens stole home to plate their final run of the game. Steffan Wilson scored in the ninth inning on Brent Brewer's two-out RBI single.

Ryan Miller (6-0) allowed a run on two hits and struck out six through six innings to get the victory. Bryson (0-2) struck out four and allowed two runs on three hits over five innings in a losing effort. Pestano (10) allowed a run on two hits in the ninth inning to snag the save.

The Power fell to 14-22 with the loss and the Captains improved to 23-14 with the win. Jonathan Lucroy reached multiple times for the Power, going 1-for-2 with the solo homer and he walked twice. Amaury Rivas allowed a pair of runs on three hits and struck out four in four innings of relief.

The Power will continue their four game series against the Lake County Captains at Appalachian Power Park on Tuesday night. Right-Hander Roque Mercedes (1-1, 6.12) will get the start for the Power and the Captains will counter with right hander Santo Frias (1-1, 6.94). The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

For more information contact the Power Front Offices at (304) 344-2287 or visit the Power website at www.wvpower.com.

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