Power fall 6-5 in series finale on Sunday
CHARLESTON, W.V. (April 22, 2018) - The Asheville Tourists spoiled a solid start from West Virginia starter Ike Schlabach, as Asheville plated all six runs over their final four frames against the Power bullpen, ultimately claiming a 6-5 win on Sunday afternoon at Appalachian Power Park. Casey Golden provided the
CHARLESTON, W.V. (April 22, 2018) - The Asheville Tourists spoiled a solid start from West Virginia starter
With the game tied at five in the ninth,
Schlabach continued West Virginia's stretch of phenomenal starting pitching. He tossed five innings of one-hit baseball while striking out a season-high five batters. The lefty has not allowed a run to cross the plate in his last seven innings pitched.
The Power (10-7) got off to another hot start offensively, as their first five batters reached safely against Tourists starter Lucas Gilbreath in the first inning. After
Watson finished the day 1-for-2 with two RBI and a walk, while Busby, Watson and
West Virginia extended their lead to 5-0 going into the sixth before a Cruz error ignited a three-run Asheville inning. Boswell scored off the errant throw from Cruz, while Sean Bouchard and Taylor Snyder would come home on a Matt McLaughlin single later in the game.
The Power continue their eight-game homestand on Monday at 7:05 p.m. with the first game of a four-game series against the Rome Braves. LHP
Monday is also Family Buck Night, which means fans can enjoy $1.00 general admission seats or $3.00 box seats and $1.00 specials on popcorn, hot dogs and 12-ounce Pepsi products from the concession stands. For tickets and more information, call the Power at 304-344-2287 or visit wvpower.com.