Power erases four-run deficit but falls in extras
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 6, 2019) - Nick Rodriguez blasted a solo homer, but West Virginia could not hold their late lead and fell in extras to the Lexington Legends, 6-5, Sunday afternoon at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.Lexington (6-12, 43-44) got the scoring underway in the second inning, as three of the
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 6, 2019) -
Lexington (6-12, 43-44) got the scoring underway in the second inning, as three of the first four hitters in the inning reached to load the bases for Jeison Guzman. The Legends' shortstop promptly unloaded them with a no-doubt grand slam to right off
West Virginia responded in a big way during the next half inning with four runs thanks to a
Moyers settled down following the sudden run support from the Power lineup, as he twirled four straight three-up, three-down innings and retired the final 11 batters he faced.
Both bullpens buckled down in the ninth to send the two rivals into extras for the second time in the four-game series. West Virginia was unable to score their placed-on runner in the tenth, as Daniel James (4-3) hurled a perfect inning to keep the game knotted up at five.
After a league-wide off day Monday, West Virginia heads back home for a three-game series against the Delmarva Shorebirds Tuesday night at Appalachian Power Park, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. RHP
The Power returns to Appalachian Power Park on Tuesday, July 9, for another Two for Tuesday, presented by Rock 105, where fans can enjoy two-for-one concession specials and specialty items. Additionally, fans can purchase two tickets for the price of one only at the Power Box Office. For tickets and more information, call the Power at 304-344-2287 or visit www.wvpower.com.