SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

RiverDogs Drop Slugfest to Tourists 9-6

Published on April 29, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


ASHEVILLE, NC - The Charleston RiverDogs did not have quite enough offense to keep up with the Asheville Tourists and fell 9-6 in Wednesday night's back-and-forth game at McCormick Field. The loss extends the R'Dogs losing streak to a season-high three games, and with the Greenville Drive's win the two teams are now tied for first place in the Southern Division.

Charleston (12-8) struck first with two runs in the second inning and led 4-1 after Angel Aguilar's two-run home run in the third. But the RiverDogs would only score two more times in the rest of the game while Asheville piled on their nine runs in five consecutive innings.

After Asheville (9-11) tied the game 4-4 after three, Charleston took the lead right back in the fourth on a single to left by Dustin Fowler, his 11th RBI of the season. But after that base hit, the Tourists offense provided all of the highlights. In the bottom half of the inning, Drew Weeks belted an RBI triple to right field scoring two runs and putting Asheville in the lead for good, 6-5.

Andre Del Bosque only lasted three innings in the second start of his professional career. The righty gave up four runs on five hits and got a no-decision. David Palladino took the loss after coming into the game to relieve Del Bosque. Palladino (0-1) gave up five runs (three earned) on five hits in 2 2/3 innings. Rony Bautista held Asheville scoreless in the last 2 1/3 innings to give the RiverDogs a chance to come back, but the offense failed to score in the last three frames.

Despite a few shaky innings, Asheville's starting pitcher Helmis Rodriguez (2-0) limited the damage and earned his second win of the season. Josh Michalec shut the door on the R'Dogs in the ninth inning for his fourth save.

Box Score: http://atmilb.com/1GxMqpM

COMING UP: The RiverDogs and Tourists wrap up the three-game series with the finale Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Charleston will send RHP Luis Cedeno (1-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound against RHP Ryan Castellani (0-1, 4.50 ERA) for Asheville. You can catch the action on "The Big Talker" 1250 WTMA, WTMA.com, and RiverDogs.com.

Charleston returns home on Friday and will open up a four-game series against the Hickory Crawdads (Rangers affiliate) at The Joe. Friday night at The Joe This is the third ISHPI Red Shirt Friday of the season and it is presented by WEZL, with postgame fireworks over the scenic Ashley River presented by Home Telecom. We will also be celebrating Boy Scouts Night at The Joe. Come and celebrate with all the boy scouts as they enjoy a night of baseball. In addition to all the scouts attending the game, they will also be camping out on the field after the game.

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