SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 7/17 vs. West Virginia

PREVIEW: Fresh off a comeback win on Friday night, the Shorebirds aim for their sixth straight win in game four against West Virginia. The ‘Birds plated three runs in the eighth inning last night to overcome a 2-0 deficit. David Walters earned his first save of the season by pitching a scoreless ninth.

STARTING PITCHING SUCCESS: Over the last ten games, Shorebirds starting pitching has allowed just 33 hits and three earned runs in 59.2 innings pitched. Further, the ten starters have combined to strike out 52 batters with just 11 walks.

SIX IN A ROW: The Shorebirds look to match their season long win streak of six, which they accomplished between June 14 and 19. The Shorebirds beat Kannapolis and Lexington during the previous six-gamer.

FRIENDLY CONFINES OF PERDUE: The Shorebirds are 14-6 in their last 20 home games at Perdue Stadium. The ‘Birds are now over .500 at home on the season at 24-23.

17 OF 18: Brian Conley has reached base in 17 of the last 18 games that he has appeared dating back to June 25. He has reached in six straight games.

EIGHT FROM ‘09 TO DOUBLE-A: Eight players that at some point appeared on the Shorebirds roster in 2009 have made it to at least Bowie (AA) in 2010. The list includes: Joe Mahoney, Greg Miclat, Nathan Nery, Eddie Gamboa, Pat Egan, Raul Rivero, Rick Zagone and Brandon Cooney.

10 IN A ROW: West Virginia sends right-hander Melkin Laureano to the hill in game four. He marks the tenth straight right-handed starter that the Shorebirds will face. The last left-handed starter against Delmarva was on July 6th when Robbie Erlin started for Hickory. West Virginia is expected to make it 11 straight tomorrow when RHP Phillip Irwin starts.