Power come back to beat Captains
Published on July 20, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
Charleston, WV (July 20, 2006) -The Lake County Captains had a 4-1 lead over the West Virginia Power through six innings of Friday night's game at Appalachian Power Park, but the Power scored the final four runs of the game, including two in the ninth inning to win in their at bat, defeating the Captains 5-4.
Kenny Holmberg ripped a two out RBI single in the bottom of the second inning to give the Power an early 1-0 lead. In the top of the third inning, Chris Gimenez drove in Juan Valdes on a Sacrifice Fly to tie the game, and on the next pitch P.J. Hiser hit his fifth homerun of the season to give the Captains a 2-1 lead. Lake County added a pair in the fourth inning on a two run homer from Juan Valdes to go up 4-1.
Down 4-1, the Power started their comeback in the seventh inning when Darren Ford knocked in Tony Fest on a Sacrifice Fly, and Festa delivered an RBI single in the eighth inning to bring the Power within one. With the bases loaded and nobody out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Mat Gamel reached on a fielder's choice and knocked in Darren Ford to tie the game. One batter later, Mike Bell delivered the game winning RBI single to complete the comeback.
Kevin Roberts (5-9) pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn the victory, and Matt Davis (1-7) got the loss. The Power are 51-44 overall and 12-14 in the second half after the win while the Captains fell to 38-52 overall and 15-11 in the second half after the loss.
The Power will continue the four game series against the Lake County Captains at Appalachian Power Park on Friday night. Right hander Jeff Stevens (3-1, 5.81) will make the start for Lake County and the Power will counter with left hander Rafael Lluberes (4-5, 3.54). 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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