SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Tourists Blank Power

Published on April 15, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Asheville, NC (April 15, 2008) - The Asheville Tourists received seven scoreless innings from starting pitcher Cory Riordan and used a five run eighth inning to beat the Power 9-0 at McCormick Field on Tuesday night.

Asheville jumped on top early on a two-run homer from Darrin Holcomb in the bottom of the first inning. Brent Brewer's fielding error allowed Kevin Clark to score in the second. Helder Velazquez ripped an RBI single in the fifth inning to give the Tourists a 4-0 lead.

An atrocious eighth inning added to West Virginia's misery. Pedro Lambertus and Jose Garcia walked five batters and allowed five runs. Velazquez scored the first run on a wild pitch before Kevin Clark and Everth Cabrera ripped two-run singles.

Riordan (2-1) struck out ten batters in seven scoreless frames and allowed just four hits in a winning effort. Evan Anundsen (1-1) allowed four runs on five hits over five innings and struck out five in a losing effort.

The Power are 3-10 after the loss and have now lost five in a row. The Tourists are 8-5 after the victory. Jonathan Lucroy was the lone bright spot for the Power, going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles. The loss marked the third time that the Power have been shutout this season.

The Power will continue their four game series with the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field on Wednesday night. Right hander R.J. Seidel (0-0, 2.57) will get the start for the Power and the Tourists will counter with right hander Connor Graham (0-2, 5.87). 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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