Lebron Shines to Lead Charleston Victorious against York 2-1 in Pitcher's Duel
AtL Charleston Dirty Birds

Lebron Shines to Lead Charleston Victorious against York 2-1 in Pitcher's Duel

August 1, 2025 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV - Charleston opened their series with York behind a dominant outing from David Lebron, who tossed eight innings of one-run ball to lead the Dirty Birds to a 2-1 victory at GoMart Ballpark.

Game Summary:

The Dirty Birds struck in the 4th inning, highlighted by Keon Barnum's solo HR (9)

York's only run came in the 5th on a William Simoneit RBI double.

Closer Lance Lusk worked a two-walk but scoreless 9th for his 3rd save.

Charleston Highlights:

Keon Barnum: HR (9), RBI (22), BB

Alan Alonso: 1-for-3, 2B (3), R, BB, SB (3)

James Nelson: 1-for-3, BB, SB (32)

Dirty Birds Pen: Lusk (S, 3) struck out 2 in the 9th to seal the win

Pitching Recap:

David Lebron (W, 7-1): 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K - ERA down to 3.35.

Lance Lusk (S, 3): 1.0 IP, 2 BB, 2 K, stranded tying run.

York's Kevin Miranda (L, 2-1): 4.2 IP, 8 H, 2 R (1 ER), 3 K.

Key Notes:

Charleston stole 2 more bases (Nelson 32, Alonso 3).

Barnum's homer was his 3rd in 3 games, continuing his homerun streak.

Lebron has now allowed 2 ER or fewer in 5 of his last 7 starts.

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