SAL1 Charleston Dirty Birds

West Virginia Power Game Notes

Published on May 7, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


POWER REPLAY: West Virginia lost its second straight and seventh in a row on the road by falling 4-1 at Augusta. The Power led 1-0 after two, but the Jackets scored twice in the third and twice in the sixth off West Virginia starter Zack Von Rosenberg. Dan Grovatt had three hits in the loss for the Power.

MASTERING THE GREENJACKETS: For the first time in history, West Virginia won a series at Augusta. The Power won the final three games during the series at Lake Olmstead Stadium from April 15 through 18 to take the set from the GreenJackets. Augusta still leads the all-time series 23-15, but the Power had never won more than twice (2007) on the road at the GreenJackets home park. These clubs will meet for the final two times during the 2011 regular season over the next two days.

STREAKING STUFF: Andy Vasquez had his five game hitting streak snapped with an 0-3 performance last night, while Mel Rojas extended his hitting streak to five game with a base hit Friday. Only two players have hit in six straight so far this season (Justin Howard and Matt Curry), and no player has reached on base hits in seven or more consecutive games this season.

NOT A GOOD START TO THE WEEKEND: West Virginia is a combined 0-7 in games played on a Thursday or Friday. The Power hold an 11-8 record over the rest of the days of the week combined, including a 5-2 mark on Saturdays and Sundays (combined).

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT: On Thursday, West Virginia played it longest game of the season time-wise, falling 7-6 in a nine-inning game that lasted three hours and 13 minutes. The Power's loss last night occurred during their shortest game of the season; a nine inning affair that took only one hour and 58 minutes.

TWO MUCH FUN: The Power are now 4-2 on doubleheader days this season. West Virginia swept a twinbill with Savannah on April 10, winning 9-1 and 2-0, and took both games yesterday. The Power also lost both games of a doubleheader on April 23 at Kannapolis in walk-off fashion, leading 7-6 going in the last half inning and falling 8-7 in both games.

START ME UP: Jameson Taillon pitched four shutout innings Monday during the second appearance of his professional career. The 19 year-old right-hander only allowed two hits, did not walk a batter, and struck out six, including five over the first two innings of game one of the Power doubleheader against Greensboro. Taillon was selected second overall by the Pirates during the 2010 draft.

SERIES STARTING STRUGGLES: West Virginia dropped its sixth series opener in seven tries with a 7-6 loss Thursday. The Power had lost their first five openers prior to a 5-2 win last Saturday against Greensboro.

POWER POINTS: The Power will open a four-game homestand against Kannapolis on May 13 at Appalachian Power Park. West Virginia will wear special charity jerseys to be auctioned off to raise money for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.

AROUND THE ORGANIZATION: Pittsburgh lost 3-2 to Houston at PNC Park... Indianapolis lost at Norfolk 8-2... Altoona lost 5-3 at Richmond... Bradenton lost 12-0 at Charlotte. Quinton Miller allowed nine runs on ten hits over five innings.

ON THE AIR: All 140 West Virginia Power games can be heard on ESPN 104.5 FM and 1490 AM in Charleston, WV, across the state on the Power Radio Network, and online at milb.com. Adam Marco will call the action for each of the 70 home games this season, while the home team will provide coverage while the Power are on the road.

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