Power snap home losing skid
Published on May 23, 2007 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release
Charleston, WV (May 23, 2007) - The West Virginia Power snapped a four game home losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets on Wednesday Morning at Appalachian Power Park.
The Power took their first lead of the series in the bottom of the third inning on back to back two out RBI singles from Brent Brewer and Michael Brantley. The Power took a 4-0 edge in the bottom of the seventh on Taylor Green's two run homer, his sixth of the year. One out away from being shutout, Matt Weston hit a two run homer in the ninth to plate Augusta's only runs of the game.
The victory gives the Power a 3-0 record on Grand Slam School Days at Appalachian Power Park and it was their first home win since May 6.
Mike McClendon (4-1) tossed five scoreless innings of four hit ball to get the win and Kevin Pucetas (5-1) was tagged with the loss after surrendering just two runs on seven hits over six innings. Patrick Ryan contributed with three scoreless innings of relief.
The Power improved to 29-14 with the win and the GreenJackets fell to 32-14 with the loss. Chuckie Caufield paced the Power with three hits and Michael Brantley reached on a pair of singles to extend his on base streak to 19 games. The Power will continue the four game series against the Augusta GreenJackets at Appalachian Power Park on Thursday night. The Power will start left hander Zach Braddock (3-1, 1.30) and the GreenJackets will counter with right hander Adam Cowart (7-2, 1.84). 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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