SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Wahpepah throws six strong innings in Power loss

Published on July 9, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, WV (July 9, 2005) - Josh Wahpepah allowed only two runs on six hits in six innings of work on Saturday night against the Hagerstown Suns, but it was not enough as the Suns shutout the Power 6-0 at Appalachian Power Park.

Ambiorix Concepcion smacked an RBI triple and Jim Burt ripped an RBI single in the top of the fourth inning to give the Suns a 2-0 lead. Grant Psomas added a Sac Fly RBI in the top of the seventh inning to put the Suns up 3-0. In the top of the ninth inning, the Suns scored the final three runs of the game. Corey Coles knocked in the first run of the inning on an RBI single. Coles scored later in the inning on an errant throw from Alcides Escobar. Grant Psomas drove in the final run of the inning on an RBI groundout.

Jose Sanchez (11-3) earned the victory, and Josh Wahpepah (4-4) obtained the loss. The Power are 6-10 in the second half after the loss and the Suns move to 5-11 with the win.

The Power will conclude the four game series with the Hagerstown Suns at Appalachian Power Park on Sunday afternoon. The Power will throw right-handed pitcher Yovani Gallardo (2-3, 3.61) and the Suns will throw right-handed pitcher Tim Worthington (2-1, 1.48). The first pitch is scheduled for 2:05 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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