Charleston, WV - The 2025 Charleston Dirty Birds season has officially come to a close, but the team’s impact on the community continues well beyond the ballpark. This year, the Dirty Birds welcomed 165,009 fans through the gates at GoMart Ballpark, marking a 3.14% increase from the 2024 season, a testament to the growing excitement and support from the Charleston community. Off the field, the Dirty Birds’ commitment to giving back was just as strong. Dusty and the Dirty Birds front office staff participated in more than 120 community events, dedicating over 277 hours of service to causes throughout Charleston and...

Charleston, WV – In a dominant performance on the road, the Gastonia Ghost Peppers took down the Charleston Dirty Birds 7-1 on Friday night. The win was fueled by a mix of offensive firepower and stellar pitching, with the Ghost Peppers' pitching staff striking out 12 and limiting Charleston to just five hits. Offense:Gastonia was led by Shed Long Jr. who set the tone at the top of the lineup with a 1-for-4 night, driving in a run and swiping a base. His efforts, coupled with a strong showing from Cole Roederer (2-for-4 with 3 RBIs), powered the Peppers to an...

Charleston, WV – A five-hit night from Aaron McKeithan and a big fifth inning powered the Gastonia Ghost Peppers past the Charleston Dirty Birds, 13–4, Thursday evening at GoMart Ballpark.  Gastonia’s Offensive Stars: Aaron McKeithan went 5-for-5 with a double (2), an RBI, and three runs scored. Narciso Crook doubled (22), drove in three, and scored once. Justin Wylie added a 2-run single and stole his 31st base. Cole Roederer and Shed Long Jr. each drove in two.  Pitching Notes: Ljay Newsome (W, 4–3): 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K. Three relievers combined for four scoreless innings, allowing...

Charleston, WV - Justin Wylie and Narciso Crook homered as the Gastonia Ghost Peppers took down the Charleston Dirty Birds, 6–3, Wednesday night at GoMart Ballpark.  Gastonia’s Key Bats: Justin Wylie went 3-for-5 with a homer (27), two RBI, two runs, and a stolen base (30). Narciso Crook added a two-run homer (18) and finished 2-for-3 with a walk. Carter Aldrete went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Shed Long Jr. doubled (2) and collected two hits.  Pitching Notes: Nick Wells (W, 7–9): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 1 HR allowed. Donovan Benoit, Tyler Wilson, and Sam Bordner...

Charleston, WV – On Wednesday morning, the Dirty Birds and the Atlantic League announced the full 2026 baseball schedule. There is only 223 days until 2026 Opening Night and season tickets are now on sale. “This is the earliest we have released a schedule to date,” said Charleston Dirty Birds General Manager, Ben Blum. “Getting this into the hands of our fans and community early allows for better planning and even more anticipation for Opening Night. We’re proud to continue raising the bar both on and off the field.”   The full Atlantic League schedule has been released for all...