SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Power shutout by Shorebirds

Published on August 31, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV (August 31, 2005) - The Delmarva Shorebirds scored three runs in the top of the first inning of Wednesday's game against the West Virginia Power and never looked back, beating the Power 3-0 at Appalachian Power Park.

Quincy Ascencion laid down a sacrifice bunt and got to first base on a throwing error committed by Power pitcher Greg Kloosterman and the errant throw allowed Paco Figueroa to score. Jason Fransz drove in Gary Cates during the next at bat on an RBI single to give the Shorebirds a 2-0 lead. With runners on first and third base Arturo Rivas grounded into a 6-4-3 double play allowing Quincy Ascencion to score the final run of the game.

Josh Potter (4-3) earned the victory, Justin Hennington (15) earned the save and Greg Kloosterman (4-19) obtained the loss. The Power are 31-32 in the second half after the loss and the Shorebirds move to 40-24 with the win.

The Power will conclude the final four game series of the season at Appalachian Power Park with the Delmarva Shorebirds on Wednesday night. The Power will throw left-handed pitcher Derek Miller (2-1, 4.21) and the Shorebirds will counter with left-handed pitcher Carlos Perez (11-7, 4.20). The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

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