SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Michalczewski's Home Run Pummels Power

Published on June 2, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


CHARLESTON, W.V. (June 2, 2014) - Trey Michalczewski blasted a 3-run home run in the first inning to set the tone as the Kannapolis Intimidators dropped the West Virginia Power, 7-1, on Monday at Appalachian Power Park. Kannapolis (26-30) has now won four of its last five games.

Michalczewski, 19, finished 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBI, and two runs scored while Danny Hayes went 3-for-5 with an RBI-double as part of a 3-run seventh inning.

Andrew Mitchell spun 3 and 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out five while limiting the Power to a hit and two walks to earn the relief win. Mitchell (3-1) came on in relief with one out in the fifth inning after starter James Dykstra left the game with a left (non-throwing) arm/shoulder injury. Dykstra has limited West Virginia to a run on six hits while striking out three and walking one.

Justin Topa took the loss for the Power, giving up three runs on six hits, including Michalczewski's bomb to center field. Topa (3-3) struck out five and walked one over 4 and 2/3 innings.

The Intimidators and Power play Game 2 of this 3-game series on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. The team returns to Kannapolis on Monday, June 9, to open a 7-game home stand. For ticket and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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