Power Blanked by Legends 6-0 in Front of 5,252 Fans
July 4, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia's offense was silenced by Lexington's Carlos Hernandez and two relievers in a 6-0 loss Wednesday evening at Appalachian Power Park in front of 5,252 fans.
The Legends (5-8, 42-39) opened up the scoring in the second, beginning the frame with four consecutive hits. Sebastian Rivero opened up the inning with a single against Power starter Domingo Robles (6-5). After a Cristian Perez double, Marten Gasparini stroked an RBI knock to score Rivero. Ricky Aracena then strode to the plate and drove in Perez and Gasparini on a single to center field that increased Lexington's lead to 3-0.
In the fifth, Dennicher Carrasco led off with a single before Rivero doubled to the left-center gap. Carrasco would score on the play off an error from Oneil Cruz, who had trouble with the relay throw from Fabricio Macias.
The Legends added an insurance tally in the eighth. Gasparini drew a one-out walk before scoring on a double to left. The next batter, MJ Melendez, reached on a two-out error by Rodolfo Castro that allowed Hicklen to charge home and put Lexington up 6-0.
Legends starter Carlos Hernandez (5-3) spun seven scoreless innings in his fourth start against West Virginia (8-5, 45-34) this season. In three starts at Appalachian Power Park, the righty has worked 17 innings while only ceding two runs.
Robles countered with a quality start of his own, allowing two earned runs through six innings and fanning six batters. The Dominican native has a team-high nine quality outings, while his six strikeouts extended his team-best total to 69.
Drew Fischer added two innings of work in relief of Robles and surrendered two runs. Power newcomer Elvis Escobar tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning in his second appearance since converting from an outfielder to a pitcher.
West Virginia continues its three-game series with Lexington Thursday night, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. from Appalachian Power Park. RHP Max Kranick (1-3, 3.51 ERA) toes the rubber for the Power, while Lexington counters with lefty Garrett Davila (3-4, 4.28 ERA). Pregame coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. on The Jock 1300 and 1340 AM, as well as online at www.wvpower.com and via the TuneIn Radio App and MiLB First Pitch App.
Gates will open at 6 p.m. Thursday so fans can enjoy a pregame performance by Grayson Wills at the Budweiser Dugout Bar during Happy Hour. $1.00 12-ounce beverages and $2.00 16-ounce domestic cans of beer will be available all night during Thirsty Thursday, presented by Rock 105. West Virginia will also be inducting former Charleston Gazette investigative reporter Paul Nyden into the Michael C. Paterno Wall of Fame before the game. For tickets and more information, call the Power at 304-344-2287 or visit wvpower.com.
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