SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Power snap five-game losing streak

Published on June 2, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


SALISBURY, MD (JUNE 2, 2005) – The West Virginia Power had lost their last five games going into the series finale on Thursday night against the Delmarva Shorebirds. The Power were able to avoid the sweep and snapped their five game losing streak with a 8-2 victory at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.

Charlie Lozada delivered a two run double in the top of the first inning to give the Power a 2-0 lead. Jason Fransz cut the lead in half with an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning and Pete Maestrales tied the game in the bottom of the sixth with an RBI single. Freddy Parejo scored the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh on a throwing error by Delmarva third baseman Juan Gutierrez. Grant Richardson, Josh Brady and Nestor Corredor drove in the next three runs on back to back to back two out RBI singles to give the Power a 6-2 lead. The Power added two more runs in the top of the eighth inning. Alcides Escobar drove in the first run on an RBI double and Escobar scored the final run of the game later in the inning on an error committed by Delmarva second baseman Rafael Diaz.

Dave Johnson (1-1) earned the victory, Ryan Schwabe (0-1) obtained the loss. The Power improve to 17-37 with the win and the Shorebirds move to 25-29 with the loss.

The Power will begin a four game series against Lakewood on Friday night at First Energy Park. Right-handed pitcher Brian Montalbo (1-2, 4.98) will throw for the Power and the BlueClaws will counter with right-handed pitcher Andy Baldwin (1-3, 4.20). 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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