WEST VIRGINIA POWERS PAST DELMARVA, 8-4

Tyler Kolodny Connects on Two Home Runs

Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Power plated five runs in the fourth inning to sprint past the Shorebirds in game one, 8-4, at Appalachian Power Park on Sunday afternoon.

West Virginia took an early lead in the bottom of the first. Jerek Cunningham hit a one out solo homer to left field. Then, Aaron Baker drew a walk. Three batters later, with the bases loaded, Kyle Morgan hit a flare single in the infield to score Baker.

The Shorebirds took the lead in the fourth inning. Brian Conley led off with a single to right field. Tyler Stampone was then hit by a pitch. Tyler Kolodny followed with a home run over the left field wall to give the ‘Birds a 3-2 lead.

The Power took the lead for good in the home half of the fourth. Aaron Baker hit a bases loaded two run single. Then, Rogelio Norris hit a three run homer to left field to give the Power a 7-3 lead.

In the sixth inning, Tyler Kolodny belted his second homer of the game and his ninth long ball of the season.

West Virginia would go on to plate one run in the seventh inning, while Delmarva would do no further damage. The Shorebirds managed just four hits, while the Power recorded 14.

Jason Erickson earned the win in three innings of middle relief. Ryan Berry was tagged with his third loss of the season. In five innings, he surrendered 10 hits and seven runs. Nick Haughian pitched two innings of relief for Delmarva. He allowed three hits and an unearned run. Bobby Bundy entered in the eighth inning and struck out the side.

The Shorebirds will play game two of the series on Monday night at Appalachian Power Park. LHP Nathan Moreau will make his first start of the season.