SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

Welch tosses complete game shutout

Published on July 24, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Charleston, SC (July 24, 2006) -In a rain shortened contest at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park on Monday night, Power lefty Dave Welch tossed a complete game shutout, in a five inning 2-0 Power victory over the Charleston Riverdogs.

Lorenzo Cain singled into left field with Darren Ford on first base in the top of the first inning. The ball was booted by left fielder Estee Harris, allowing Ford to score the first run of the contest. In the top of the third inning Ford scored again on a Sacrifice Fly from Angel Salome.

Dave Welch pitched himself out of two jams during the contest. In the first inning the Riverdogs had runners on second and third with nobody out, but Welch induced a groundout to third and then struck out the next two batters to end the threat. Welch recorded a two out strikeout in the fifth inning, leaving two runners in scoring position again, which proved to be the game winning strikeout.

The complete game shutout is the first this season for the Power, and it is their fifth shutout of the season.

Dave Welch (3-6) earned the victory, and Wilkins Arias (6-6) got the loss. The Power are 53-46 overall and 14-16 in the second half after the win while the Riverdogs fell to 51-50 overall and 13-18 in the second half after the loss.

The Power will continue the four game series against the Charleston Riverdogs at J.P. Riley Stadium on Tuesday night. Right hander Erick Abreu (3-1, 2.66) will make the start for Charleston and the Power will counter with left hander Steve Garrison (4-3, 3.10). 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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