SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Riverdogs drop eight staright on Power

Published on July 26, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, SC (July 26, 2006) -The Charleston Riverdogs hit into five double plays, four of which were inning enders, and they fell behind 4-0 after five innings against the Power on Wednesday night. None of that mattered after they scored seven runs in the eighth inning to beat the Power 8-4.

The Power scored twice in the second inning to take an early lead. Kenny Holmberg doubled into right field and scored Ned Yost to put the Power ahead. Holmberg scored later in the inning on Michael Brantley's bunt single. In the fifth Mike Bell knocked in Darren Ford on a Sacrifice Fly and Lorenzo Cain scored on Ned Yost's run scoring single. The Riverdogs scored their first of eight straight runs in the sixth inning on a two out RBI double from C.J. Henry.

Down 4-1 entering the eighth inning, the Riverdogs scored seven times to take the lead and never looked back. C.J. Henry hit his second RBI double of the game to bring the Riverdogs within two. Eduardo Nunez followed with a game tying two run single. Nunez scored the go ahead run on Joe Muich's RBI single. The Riverdogs added a few more insurance runs on an RBI base hit from Tim Battle and a two run single from Reegie Corona.

Dan McCutchen (1-0) earned the victory, and Dane Renkert (5-5) got the loss. The Power are 53-48 overall and 14-18 in the second half after the loss while the Riverdogs improved to 53-50 overall and 15-18 in the second half after the win.

The Power will finish the four game series against the Charleston Riverdogs at J.P. Riley Stadium on Thursday night. Left hander Zach Kroenke (5-5, 3.68) will make the start for Charleston and the Power will counter with right hander Will Inman (6-1, 1.33). 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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