SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Power open at home with a couple of bangs

Published on April 7, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV (April 7, 2008) - John Alonso and Zelous Wheeler both went deep on Monday night as the West Virginia Power broke a string of 17 scoreless innings and won their home opener, defeating the Augusta GreenJackets 7-1 at Appalachian Power Park.

Zelous Wheeler broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the second inning on a two-run homer, his first of the year. Lee Haydel and Caleb Gindl smacked run scoring singles in the bottom of the third before John Alonso capped the five run frame with a three run homer, his second of the year.

Augusta scored their only run on Thomas Neal's solo homer in the top of the seventh inning. The victory gives the West Virginia Power a record of 4-0 in home openers at Appalachian Power Park.

Mike Ramlow (1-0) tossed five scoreless innings and struck out six to get the victory. Wes Etheridge (2) allowed just a run on one hit and also struck out six in four innings of relief to get the save while T.J. Brewer (0-1) was tagged with the loss after giving up seven runs on five hits in three innings.

The Power will continue their four game series with the Augusta GreenJackets at Appalachian Power Park on Tuesday night. Right hander Rob Bryson (0-0, 0.00) will get the start for the Power and the GreenJackets will counter with right hander Yntema Orlando (0-0, 0.00). 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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