‘BIRDS CLOSE OUT ROAD TRIP WITH 7-5 VICTORY

Shorebirds Return to Perdue Stadium for July Fourth Celebration

Charleston, WV – The Delmarva Shorebirds topped the West Virginia Power 7-5 in the series finale on Saturday night at Appalachian Power Park. It was their first road series win since the Asheville series, between April 28 and May 2.

The Shorebirds jumped to an early lead in the second inning. Steve Bumbry drew a walk to open the frame. A throwing error by pitcher Brandon Holden advanced Bumbry to second. Two batters later, Gary Helmick ripped a double to left field to score Bumbry. The next batter, Mike Mooney, singled to shallow left field to score Helmick. With two outs, Brian Conley ripped a single to right. Ty Kelly followed with a walk. With runners at second and third, Tyler Townsend smacked a two-run single to right field to give the ‘Birds a 4-0 lead.

West Virginia plated their first run in the bottom of the second. Jesus Brito lead off with a triple. Then, Pat Irvine followed with a ground out to short that scored Brito.

The Shorebirds never trailed.

Mike Mooney hit an RBI single in the third and Luis Bernardo hit a two run triple to deep center in the sixth inning. It was his first triple of the season.

Nick Haughian earned his fifth win of the season in 3.1 innings of early relief. Josh Dowdy picked up his 12th save of the season in a flawless ninth inning.

The Shorebirds return to Perdue Stadium for a July 4th Independence Day Bash on Sunday night. Game time is set for 6:05 p.m.