SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Power use four-run third inning to beat Augusta

Published on May 18, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV (May 18, 2006) - The West Virginia Power fell behind the Augusta GreenJackets early in Thursday night's game at Appalachian Power Park, but rallied in the third inning, scoring four runs and went on to win the final game of the series 8-4.

Mike Mooney hit his second homerun in as many days, a two run blast in the top of the first inning to give the GreenJackets the early advantage. The Power answered with a pair in the bottom of the second. Tony Festa drove in the first run on a single and scored later in the inning on Ned Yost's triple. Darren Ford began the four run third inning with a single and scored on Angel Salome's base hit. Mat Gamel followed Salome with an RBI triple and scored later in the inning on David Maroul's error. Tony Festa drove in the final run on an RBI double. John Armitage hit a solo homerun in the top of the fourth inning to bring the GreenJackets within five. In the bottom of the fourth inning Darren Ford drew a lead off walk, then stole two bases before scoring on Lorenzo Cain's Sacrifice Fly. The Power plated their final run of the game in the fifth inning on Darren Ford's RBI single. Augusta scored the last run of the game in the top of the ninth inning on an RBI single from Mike Mooney.

Ronnie Malave (3-0) earned the victory, and Ronnie Ray (3-2) obtained the loss. The Power are 20-18 after the win and the GreenJackets fell to 21-17 with the loss.

The Power will begin a four game series against the Greenville Drive on Friday night at Appalachian Power Park. Greenville will start right hander Chris Jones (2-0, 1.71) and West Virginia will counter with right hander Kevin Roberts (2-5, 5.05). 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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