SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Power Points: Fight for 1st, Backpack Giveaway & More

Published on August 17, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


PLAYOFFS IN REACH: The Power has fallen to second place but is only a half game back from Hagerstown. The team can regain the top spot tonight with a win against Kannapolis and if Hagerstown takes a loss to Delmarva.

FYI: Head-to-head matchup records are the first tie-breaker to determine the division champion in the event that second half records are even. The Power have beaten the BlueClaws in the season series, lost to the Suns and Hoppers, and can still split the Crawdads.

JUST UNDER .500: In each year since the Power became a Pirates affiliate in 2009, the team has finished within one game of .500 at home. The 2009 team was 33-34, the 2010 club went 34-35, and last season's edition was 34-33. The 2012 edition is 29-29 at home with 11 left in Charleston this season.

STREAK NEWS: Francisco Diaz has hit safely in his last 11 games and is hitting .529 during this streak that began on July 13 with 18 hits in his last 34 at bats. Gregory Polanco's has hit safely in each of his last nine games. Jose Osuna's second inning double last night upped his current streak to six straight. This is Osuna's sixth streak of six or more games, most of any player on the team.

POWER POINTS: Power pitching coach Willie Glen left the club over the weekend to celebrate the birth of his first child. Pittsburgh has sent Rehab Coordinator Miguel Bonilla to Charleston to serve as the team's interim pitching coach while Glen is on paternity leave... Gregory Polanco has not played since leaving the August 9 game at Lexington with an ankle injury... Robby Rowland is 5-1 at home this season with a 2.81 ERA and 3-2 with a 4.07 ERA on the road.

ON THE AIR: All 140 West Virginia Power games can be heard on ESPN 104.5 FM and 1490 AM in Charleston, WV 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.

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS

Monday, August 20 - 7:05 PM vs. Charleston RiverDogs

Family Buck Night presented by 98.7 The Beat & 58WCHS $1 General Admission Tickets, $3 Box Seats $1 Hot Dogs, 12oz. Fountain Drinks, & Popcorn and $2 Cheeseburgers Purchase Tickets

Tuesday, August 21 - 7:05 PM vs. Charleston RiverDogs

Two-for-Tuesday presented by 107.3 KROCK ft. 2-for-1 Fountain & Draft Beverages West Virginia Community Day Toast Fest: Celebrating 20 Years of Toast Purchase Tickets

Wednesday, August 22 - 7:05 PM vs. Charleston RiverDogs

Kanawha City Community Day Wine Club Wednesday: Members of the Power Wine Club can enjoy half-price wine! Still need to join the Power Wine Club? CLICK HERE Order your tickets online and use promo code BIRTHDAY to support the American Cancer Society Purchase Tickets

Thursday, August 23 - 7:05 PM vs. Hickory Crawdads

Thirsty Thursday presented by 96.1 the Wolf ft. $1.00 12 oz. draft beers & $2.00 16 oz. cans. Thirsty Thursday Concert Series: Kenny Chesney Tribute ft. Dennis Murphy Purchase Tickets

Friday, August 24 - 7:05 PM vs. Hickory Crawdads

Chuck's Lil' Bucs Game #7 WV United Federal Credit Union Night ft. a Jersey Backpack Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans Friday Night Fireworks presented by Marathon, Suddenlink & V100 $35 Ford Family 4-Pack ft. 4 tickets, 4 Power hats, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas Purchase Tickets

Saturday, August 25 - 7:05 PM vs. Hickory Crawdads

FAN Appreciation Night presented by JeffersonWhitney ft. a Celebration of the Special Needs Community Girl Scout Night ft. a post-game campout Purchase Tickets

Sunday, August 26 - 2:05 PM vs. Hickory Crawdads

Chuck's Birthday Party ft. Mascot Mania & a Bike Giveaway Ice Cream Giveaway courtesy of United Dairy Purchase Tickets

THIRSTY THURSDAY CONCERT FINALE

On Thursday, August 23rd the West Virginia Power will conclude their Thirsty Thursday Concert Series for the summer with a Kenny Chesney Tribute featuring Dennis Murphy.

The Kenny Chesney Tribute concert will take place at Appalachian Power Park and will begin immediately following the final out of the Power game. The concert is free to any fan with a game ticket, but tickets to the concert itself may be purchased following the game for $5. For more information or to purchase your tickets contact the Power Front Office at 304-344-BATS.

CHUCK'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The West Virginia Power will be holding a birthday party for Chuck on Sunday, August 26th at 1 PM. The day will feature local mascots, joining Chuck to celebrate his birthday, as well as bike giveaways

The pass to Chuck's birthday costs $10 per child and will include a box seat ticket, an H&H Enterprise Fun Zone Wristband, and a chance to win a bike. Also included in the package is a hot dog, bag of chips, a drink & ice cream. All proceeds from Chuck's Birthday Party will go to Power Baseball Baseball Charities and Chuck's Health Initiative. Parents will need to have a regular game ticket for Chuck's Birthday, and they can be purchased, simply by clicking HERE. For more information e-mail chuck@wvpower.com or call (304) 344-BATS.

PIRATE PARROT TO RETURN

The Pirate Parrot will return to Charleston on Sunday, September 2nd courtesy of Suddenlink & Root Sports. Purchase your tickets in advance for front row seats to the Parrot's antics and entertainment! Tickets available now at wvpower.com, over the phone at 304-344-BATS (2287) or in person at the Power Box Office (M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm).

COMING SOON

National Pro Fastpitch Softaball is coming to Appalachian Power Park! Stay tuned for more information.

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