Power shut out Lexington
Published on July 16, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
Charleston, WV (July 16, 2006) -Will Inman and Kevin Roberts combined for the fourth West Virginia Power shutout of the season as the Power defeated the Lexington Legends 8-0 on Sunday evening at Appalachian Power Park.
Angel Salome knocked in four runs on the evening, and drove in his first two on a base hit in the third inning. Ned Yost completed the four run frame for the Power with a two run double. In the fourth inning Darren Ford doubled in Nestor Corredor to give the Power a 5-0 advantage. Lorenzo Cain's Sacrifice Fly knocked in Michael Brantley in the eighth inning and Angel Salome followed with a two run double to complete three run eighth inning.
The four hit shutout was the first for the Power since May 5th against Lexington.
Will Inman (5-1) pitched five scoreless innings of three hit ball and struck out five to earn the victory, Kevin Roberts (1) pitched four scoreless innings of one hit ball in relief to earn the save and Brian Bogusevic (0-1) obtained the loss. The Power are 49-43 overall and 10-13 in the second half after the win while the Legends fell to 54-39 overall and 10-14 in the second half after the loss.
The Power will continue the four game series against the Lexington Legends at Applebee's Park on Monday night. Right hander Brad James (3-1, 1.86) will make the start for Lexington and the Power will counter with right hander Shawn Ferguson (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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