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Published on May 18, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


West Virginia Power (13-27) at Greenville Drive (19-20)

Game 41 | May 18, 2012 | Fluor Field | Greenville, SC

Radio: ESPN Radio 104.5 FM & 1490 and wvpower.com Air Time- 6:45 p.m.

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP

LH Zack Dodson (1-3, 4.98) vs. LH Henry Owens (3-1, 4.91)

Dodson: Allowed 1 R on 1 H with 4 K and 1 BB over 6.0 IP in 5/13 ND vs. CSC (3-1 Power)

Owens: Allowed 0 R on 6 H with 8 K and 3 BB over 6.0 IP in 5/12 Win vs. AUG (2-1 Drive)

POWER REPLAY: West Virginia lost 8-3 in the series opener at Greenville on Thursday. The Drive scored four in the second inning against Power spot starter Orlando Castro. Trailing 5-0 in the fifth, West Virginia plated three runs, keyed by a triple from Alen Hanson that brought home a pair. Zac Fuesser pitched five and two-thirds of relief for the Power, but West Virginia couldn't break through for any more offense against Yeiper Castillo or three Greenville relievers.

POYTRESS PROMOTED: The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted Josh Poytress to the Bradenton Marauders onThursday. The right-hander has appeared in four games with West Virginia this season, going 2-0 with a 0.72 ERA over 11.1 innings pitched. Poytress has already pitched for Bradenton this season, compiling a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA in six games after an April 19 promotion.

COOPER OUT: Jordan Cooper was sent to Extended Spring Training earlier today. The right-hander was 1-3 with one save and an 8.38 ERA over 14 appearances.

RIGHT-HANDED RELIEF: Pittsburgh added two arms to the Power roster earlier today. Clario Perez and Robby Rowland were sent to West Virginia's roster from extended spring. Perez was signed as a non-drafted free agent from in 2009 and has not pitched above the Dominican Summer League during his professional career. Rowland was acquired by Pittsburgh on March 31, 2012, in exchange for Brett Lorin (a Rule Five draft choice in 2011 that the Diamondbacks wanted to keep despite a lack of roster space). Rowland was a third round draft choice in 2010 out of Cloverdale High School in California and has not pitched above the Pioneer League.

DIME PIECE: Gregory Polanco extended his hitting streak to ten straight with a second inning single last night. The Power outfielder is batting .341 during this streak with 14 hits in 41 at bats with two home runs and four runs batted in. It is the longest current streak by any player on the roster and has surpassed Dan Gamache's late April to early May streak as the second longest this season by a Power player. Alen Hanson's 16-game April streak still remains as the longest in the league so far this season.

DRIVE TIME: West Virginia and Greenville meet for their second series this season after having not played each other since early 2010. West Virginia swept a four game series at Appalachian Power Park during the Power's opening homestand of the season in April. Greenville won six times in eight games during the 2010 season to tie the all-time series at 18 wins apiece, though West Virginia now holds a 22-19 edge with three games left this season between the teams. The Power are 9-12 since 2005 at Fluor Field.

PROMO UPDATE- MAY 25: The Power will play a day-night doubleheader on May 25 against Kannapolis. The first game will start at 11:05 am and will be the final Grand Slam School Day of the season. The 7:05 pm nightcap will serve as a Hometown Heros game with a special discounted ticket package available for local law enforcement, fire, and life safety personnel.

POWER POINTS: Orlando Castro became the eighth different starting pitcher used by West Virginia this season (spanning 40 games). The Power used 11 total pitchers in a starting role last season... Baserunners are stealing at a 75% clip against Power catchers this season.

AROUND THE ORGANIZATION: Pittsburgh beat Washington 5-3. James McDonald struck out 11 and Andrew McCutchen hit two home runs in the victory... Indianapolis lost 1-0 to Lehigh Valley. The Indians have been shutout in three straight games and have scored one run in their last five... Altoona doubled up Bowie 4-2... Bradenton lost 2-1 to Dunedin in 11 innings.

ON THE AIR: All 140 West Virginia Power games can be heard on ESPN 104.5 FM and 1490 AM in Charleston, WV, across the state on the Power Radio Network, and online at milb.com. Adam Marco will call the action for each of the 70 home games this season, while the home team will provide coverage while the Power are on the road.

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