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Published on July 12, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston Dirty Birds News Release


Greensboro Grasshoppers (15-8, 58-33) at West Virginia Power (11-12, 31-60)

Game 92 | July 12, 2014 | Appalachian Power Park | Charleston, WV

Radio: Charleston's ESPN 104.5 & 1490 - wvpower.com Airtime: 6:45 pm

TONIGHT'S MATCH-UP

LH Jarlin Garcia (9-2, 5.38) vs. RH Buddy Borden (4-6, 3.59)

Garcia: Allowed 5 R on 8 H over 5.0 IP in 7/06 ND vs. WVP w/ 3 K & 1 BB (9-6 GBO)

Borden: Surrendered 0 R on 2 H over 5.0 IP in 7/07 W @ DEL w/ 4 K & 1 BB (5-0 WVP)

THE LEAD OFF: The West Virginia Power split with the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Friday night. West Virginia took the conclusion of Thursday's suspended game by an 8-3 final before falling in Friday's nightcap 6-3. In game one, Michael Fransoso homered in the first inning to get things going while JaCoby Jones, Edwin Espinal and Reese McGuire drove in runs to lead the Power to the win. In game two, it was Greensboro who took the early advantage with two in the first behind an Avery Romero RBI base knock. The Grasshoppers pulled away with three in the sixth. Robby Rowland earned the win in game one and Luis Heredia was charged with the loss in game two.

JUMP ON IT: West Virginia continues its final series with the Grasshoppers. The Power and Grasshoppers have played 137 times since 2005 when both clubs were re-branded and moved to new ballparks. West Virginia holds a 71-66 lead in the all-time set. The Power lead the series at Appalachian Power Park 37-30, despite being swept by the Grasshoppers in early June in Charleston.

WELCOME TO CHARLESTON: The Pittsburgh Pirates activated 2013's first round draft pick (9th overall) Austin Meadows from the Power Disabled List on Saturday. To make room for the outfielder, Elvis Escobar was transferred to the Jamestown Jammers roster. In addition, Barrett Barnes was activated from the Power Disabled List and promoted to Bradenton. Meadows had spent time rehabbing in the GCL as well as with the Bristol Pirates before coming to West Virginia. Baseball America considers Meadows to be the fourth-best prospect in the Pirates organization as well as "Closest to the Majors".

NO FRIENDS OF MINE: Buddy Borden has matched up with Greensboro in three starts in 2014. Borden is 0-3 with a 5.06 ERA against the Grasshoppers over 16 innings pitched and has allowed two home runs. Two of the three starts came at NewBridge Bank Park.

LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON: Including tonight's matchup, West Virginia has 26 home games remaining on the schedule. The Power will play 21 on the road for the remainder of the season. West Virginia will appear at Appalachian Power Park 19 times in August.

WHEELER TO THE BIGS: Zelous Wheeler became the 41st former Power player to reach to Major Leauges on Monday night in his debut with the New York Yankees. Wheeler is the fourth former member of the Power to make his debut this season, along with Gregory Polanco, Casey Sadley and Rudy Owens.

HEY NOW, YOU'RE AN ALL STAR: Five former Power players were named to the Double-A Eastern League All-Star game with the Altoon Curve. Alen Hanson (2012), Elias Diaz (2011 & 2012), Willy Garcia (2012), Drew Maggi (2011) and Ryan Beckman (2011) were all named All-Stars. The Pirates organization now has had 14 mid-season All-Stars. Former Power outfielder Michael Brantley ('06 & '07) was named a MLB All-Star with the Cleveland Indians.

PROMO UPDATE- JULY 19: The Power battle the Rome Braves on Saturday, July 19 at Appalachian Power Park for Wrestling Night. Wrestler Mick Foley will be in attendance and the first 1,000 fans receive a Power beach towel.

POWER POINTS: The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted Power pitchers Shane Carle and Yhonathan Barrios to the Bradenton Marauders on Thursday. To fill the open roster spots, the Pirates transferred Robby Rowland from the Bradenton roster to West Virginia and promoted Andy Otamendi from the Jamestown roster to the Power....

AROUND THE ORGANIZATION: The Pittsburgh Pirates were edged out by Cincinnati 6-5. The Reds scored five runs in the final two innings behind a Devin Mesoraco blast... Indianapolis fell to Columbus 5-4. Tony Sanchez went 4-for-4 with three doubles... Altoona outlasted Erie 13-12. Drew Maggi, Stetson Allie, Alen Hanson, Jarek Cunningham and Andy Vasquez homered to lead the Curve to the win... Bradenton ousted Tampa 2-1. Tyler Glasnow struck out ten and did not allow a run over 5.2 innings... Jamestown bested Tri-City 8-6. Francisco Aponte homered in the Jamestown win.

ON THE AIR: West Virginia Power games can be heard on Charleston's ESPN 104.5 FM and 1490 AM in Charleston, online at wvpower.com and on the TuneIn Radio App.

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