Burt Homers, Gil Dominates to Lead Dogs to Sweep of West Virginia
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It didn't have the same drama as the last two victories but it counted just the same, as the RiverDogs cruised to a 5-0 win to complete the three-game sweep of the West Virginia Power in front of 4,077 at Joe Riley Park Thursday night. A two-run
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It didn't have the same drama as the last two victories but it counted just the same, as the RiverDogs cruised to a 5-0 win to complete the three-game sweep of the West Virginia Power in front of 4,077 at Joe Riley Park Thursday night.
A two-run home run by third baseman
Burt started the season with the RiverDogs, hitting .171 in ten games before receiving a call-up to the High-A Tampa Tarpons on April 22. Now back with Charleston after infielder
The blast was Burt's second of the season and first as a RiverDog, giving him his fourth and fifth RBI of the season with the Holy City.
Making his seventh start of the season, Gil didn't have the same gaudy strikeout numbers he had racked up to start the season, but was equally effective. He fanned just four in the contest, ending his four-game streak of eight or more strikeouts, but some exceptional plays in the infield by Burt, second baseman
Gil retired the first nine hitters he faced, before allowing a leadoff single by
Lockridge had other ideas, and made a perfect throw to Gasper to get his man at the plate.
The Dogs tagged West Virginia starter
Gil was relieved by
Charleston tacked on one more for good measure in the bottom of the eighth on a bases loaded walk to Ricky Surum, pushing the Dogs out to the 5-0 lead by which they would eventually prevail.
Ballpark Fun
Fans who came out for Thursday night's contest were treated to something extra. Those in attendance had the chance to go up to the Ashley View Pub and enjoy $1 beers as part of another Thirsty Thursday down at The Joe.
Upcoming
After completing the three-game sweep over the West Virginia Power, the Dogs go for their fourth straight win in the series opener against the Augusta GreenJackets. Charleston sends
For those who can't make it to Riley Park, catch the game on WTMA 1250 AM in the tri-county area, online streaming on the TuneIn Radio app and on MiLB.tv with a subscription. Fans can "Make Fun" with the RiverDogs all season long down at The Joe. Single-game tickets, including options to the Riley Park Club, are available at riverdogs.com/tickets or by contacting the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS). A full schedule and list of game times for the 2019 season is available at riverdogs.com.
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