Pena's RBI single walks it off in 11 innings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (April 15, 2019) - Onil Pena stroked an RBI single in the 11th inning to give West Virginia its first walk-off win in 2019, claiming a 5-4 victory over the Lakewood BlueClaws Monday evening at Appalachian Power Park.Pena's heroics were set up by Jarred Kelenic, who led off the
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (April 15, 2019) -
Pena's heroics were set up by
BlueClaws (3-9) starter Jack Perkins was equally as impressive over his four innings of duty, limiting West Virginia to one hit while fanning seven batters.
In the sixth, Lakewood extended their lead to 2-0 thanks to a wild pitch from
It didn't take long for West Virginia to answer against new BlueClaws pitcher Tyler McKay. The first three Power hitters reached safely in the bottom of the sixth, setting the stage for Kelenic and Pena to deliver with RBI groundouts to tie the game at two.
After trading zeros over the final three innings of regulation, West Virginia headed to extra innings for the third time this season.
In extras, Lakewood took a 3-2 lead courtesy of a pair of errors from the Power defense, including a
After a strikeout of Malvin Matos, Phillies top prospect Alec Bohm doubled off the wall in left field to once again thrust Lakewood ahead 4-3. With Bohm on second,
Monday's win marked the first walk-off victory for West Virginia in 2019, and their first since July 6, 2018, against Lexington. .
West Virginia continues their three-game series against Lakewood Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. at Appalachian Power Park. RHP
Tuesday marks our first Two For Tuesday of the season, where you can enjoy two-for-one tconcession specials, presented by Rock 105. Specialty items will be announced for each game and fans can purchase two tickets for the price of one at the Power Box Office. Additionally, new for 2019, if the Power wins any Tuesday home game, all fans in attendance are invited to run the bases after the game. Gates open at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information, call us at 304-344-2287 or visit wvpower.com.