SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Power fan 17 Intimidators, win 5-4

Published on June 22, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV (June 22, 2006) - Derek Miller, Dane Renkert and Joe Thatcher combined to strikeout 17 Kannapolis Intimidators, establishing a new single game season high for the Power pitching staff and Mike Bell provided the heroics for the Moss and Gold with the game winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning, as the Power went on to win the first game of the second half 5-4 over the Kannapolis Intimidators on Thursday night at Appalachian Power Park.

The Power scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the fourth inning on Mike Bell's RBI double. Ned Yost added to the Power lead with a two run triple in the sixth inning to put the Power on top 3-0. In the seventh Kannapolis scored twice to come within a run. Javier Castillo scored the first run on Mike Bell's errant throw and Paulo Orlando drove in the final run on an RBI single. Mike Bell struck again for the Power in the bottom of the seventh inning on an RBI single to give the Power a two run lead, but Kannapolis tied the game in the eighth inning. Javier Castillo brought in the first run in the eighth inning on a groundout and Eric Mesa scored the tying run on Joe Thatcher's errant throw.

In the bottom of the ninth inning Lorenzo Cain walked and then stole second base. After Nestor Corredor struck out, Mat Gamel was intentionally walked. With runners on first and second base Mike Bell singled into right field and Lorenzo Cain scored the winning run, marking the sixth time this season that the Power have won in their final at bat.

Derek Miller was strong through six and a third, allowing a run on two hits and struck out a season high 12 batters in the process. Miller has 21 strikeouts in two starts against Kannapolis this season.

Joe Thatcher (1-3) earned the victory and Jason Rice (0-2) obtained the loss. The Power are 40-30 overall and 1-0 in the second half after the win and the Intimidators fell to 20-51 overall and 0-1 in the second half after the loss. Attendance for the game was 5,726.

The Power will continue the four game series against the Kannapolis Intimidators at Appalachian Power Park on Friday night. Kannapolis will start left hander Clayton Richard (3-2, 2.83) and the Power will start left hander Rafael Lluberes (3-3, 2.84). 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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