Inman hurls 5.1 no-hit innings in 10-3 blowout win

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (April 23, 2019) - Ryne Inman did not allow a hit through 5.1 innings and struck out a career-high 10 batters, while Ryne Ogren ignited a six-run second inning with a solo home run as the Power downed the Columbia Fireflies, 10-3, Tuesday night at Appalachian Power Park. 
Inman (3-0) retired the first eight hitters he faced, not allowing a single Columbia (7-11) base runner until the third inning off a dropped third strike that put Bradley Marquez aboard with two down in the inning. He then walked Shervyen Newton before striking out Walter Rasquin to end the frame.

The West Virginia (11-6) lineup continued their hot streak by striking for two runs in the first inning ignited by a leadoff double fromCharlie McConnell off Jaison Vilera (1-2). Onil Pena would score McConnell on a two-base error, while a pair of walks and a sacrifice fly from Bobby Honeyman added another run for a 2-0 cushion.
However, the real damage was done in the bottom of the second from the Power order. Following a groundout to start the inning, Ogren crushed a fastball over the right field wall to increase the West Virginia lead to 3-0. A pair of walks ensued before Dean Nevarez laced a two-run double to right to make it 5-0. 
Joseph Rosa followed that up with an RBI single, and, two batters later, Nick Rodriguez doubled in a pair to extend the lead to 8-0. West Virginia would tally another run in the third inning off a Pena groundout to push their edge to 9-0.
Inman solidified his career night in the fourth when he struck out the side in order to raise his total to eight for the game. He would finish his outing in the sixth when he notched his tenth strikeout, a new career high, becoming the second straight Power starter to total double-digit strikeouts after Clay Chandler accomplished the feat Monday night. 
Sal Biasi relieved Inman in the sixth and carried the no-hitter into the seventh after inducing a 5-4-3 double play to end the inning. In the seventh, Ronny Mauricio singled to break up the bid, and was promptly brought home on a two-run homer by Zach Rheams to end the shutout.
Cesar Trejo led off the bottom of the seventh with a solo homer, his second of the year, to raise the lead to 10-2. Columbia would put another one on the board in the ninth against Dayeison Arias, who ultimately shut the door by striking out the side to close out the 10-3 win.
The Power recorded double-digit runs for the second time this season (April 18 at Asheville) and at least five runs in a game for the seventh straight night. 
West Virginia concludes its three game set with Columbia Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m. at Appalachian Power Park. RHP Christian James (0-2, 5.40 ERA) heads to the bump for the Fireflies, while the Power's starter has yet to be named. Pregame coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. on The Jock 1300 and 1340 AM, as well as online at wvpower.com and via the TuneIn Radio App and MiLB First Pitch App.
Wednesday marks the first Pets in the Park Night of the 2019 season. Bring your favorite furry friends out to the ballpark, with pet passes available for just $3.00 and all proceeds going to animal-related charities. The highlight of the homestand comes Saturday, April 27, which is Will Ferrell Day at Appalachian Power Park, and includes a Josh Bell cowbell giveaway for the first 1,000 fans through the gates. For tickets and more information, call us at 304-344-2287 or visit wvpower.com.