Power offense erupts in the seventh
July 30, 2005 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
Charleston, WV (July 30, 2005) - The West Virginia Power offense scored five runs on eight hits in the bottom of the seventh inning of Saturday night's game to beat the Hickory Crawdads 7-3.
Angel Salome, one of three Power newcomers, hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning to start the scoring for the Power. Later in the inning Hasan Rasheed knocked in Brendan Katin on a two out RBI single to give the Power a 2-0 lead. Neil Walker cut the lead in half for Hickory on a solo shot and made it a 2-1 game. The Power sent eleven batters to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning and scored five runs on eight hits, including two homeruns to open up a six run lead. Charlie Fermaint hit a three run homer and Ryan Braun hit a two run blast later in the inning to give the Power a 7-1 lead. In the top of eighth inning Hyung Cho knocked in Mike Cockrell on an RBI single to bring the Crawdads closer. In the top of the ninth inning Cho knocked another run in on an RBI groundout but it was too little, and too late for Hickory.
Derek DeCarlo (6-3) earned the victory, and Romulo Sanchez (2-1) obtained the loss. The Power are 18-17 in the second half after the win and the Crawdads move to 21-14 with the loss.
The Power will conclude the four game series against the Hickory Crawdads at Appalachian Power Park on Sunday afternoon. The Power will throw right-handed pitcher Josh Wahpepah (5-5, 3.63) and the Crawdads will counter with right-handed pitcher Derek Hankins (5-5, 4.15). The first pitch is scheduled for 2:05 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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