Lockridge the Catalyst for Charleston's First Walk-Off
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It took 18 home games, but the RiverDogs finally earned a walk-off win, downing the West Virginia Power in Game 1 of the series 6-5 in front of 2,641 at Joe Riley Park. Right fielder Brandon Lockridge homered to start the game off with a bang in
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It took 18 home games, but the RiverDogs finally earned a walk-off win, downing the West Virginia Power in Game 1 of the series 6-5 in front of 2,641 at Joe Riley Park. Right fielder
After a scoreless top of the first by
West Virginia got the run right back in the top of the second, on an RBI double by
Power (20-17) starter
Charleston hitters started to see Chandler better in the bottom of the third, striking for three runs on a sac fly by Lockridge and
West Virginia again struck back on a rare rough night for Orozco, as
In the fifth, it was Ryan Ramiz doing damage again, hitting an RBI double to score the Mariners' No. 2 overall prospect
It was none other than
The score remained deadlocked at five for the next three innings, as the Power and RiverDogs bullpens both impressed in their combined 5.1 innings.
Lockridge sparked the rally in the bottom of the ninth, leading off with a single on the first pitch he saw through the hole and into right field.
Ellingson intentionally walked Smith in favor of
Ballpark Fun
It was a perfectly average night at the ballpark for "C" night at Joe Riley Park. Mundane activities such as a chocolate-covered cricket eating contest and a game of Scattergories centered around the letter "C" on the side made for a night you'll probably forget. Fans who received C's on their report card and brought it to the game enjoyed free admission as a reward for their not-so-hard work.
It was also another Live and Local Tuesday down at the Joe, and fans walked around the concourse and took in the sights and smells of food stands set up by local farmers' markets while enjoying live music. Fans also had the option to purchase Grandstand tickets for $5 with a local ID.
Upcoming
The RiverDogs continue the series against the Power, sending
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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