(Charleston, WV – July 1, 2025) – Former 1st-round pick and 2024 ALPB Player of the Year, Keon Barnum, is making his comeback to Charleston.  After spending the first half of the summer in Mexico, the Dirty Birds announced the slugger's highly anticipated return.   "This is my third season working with Keon,” said Charleston Dirty Birds Owner/CEO, Andy Shea. “The presence he brings to a team and a lineup cannot be overstated.  When Keon is around, everyone knows."   Last season, Barnum played in 120 games as a first baseman or designated hitter for Charleston in 2024. He led the league with 41...

The Charleston Dirty Birds picked up a thrilling 9–8 victory over the Lexington Legends on Tuesday night, riding multiple long balls and solid work from the pen. Top Performers: Charleston: Joseph Rosa (SS): 2-for-5, HR (9), 4 RBIs Chad Sedio (1B): 3-for-5, HR (11), RBI, 2 R Benjamin Blackwell (3B): 1-for-4, HR (1), BB, 2 R, RBI Zach Daniels (CF): 2-for-4, RBI, R Alsander Womack (2B): 2-for-4, HR (2), RBI Lexington: Pedro Gonzalez (LF): 2-for-5, HR (8), 2 RBIs Xane Washington (CF): 2-for-5, RBI, R Curtis Terry (1B): 1-for-4, RBI, BB, R Charleston scored in each of the first three innings, highlighted by solo homers from Blackwell and...

Charleston snapped their three game losing streak with a commanding all-around performance, powered by Zach Daniels’ two home runs and four RBIs, and a sharp outing from Luis de Avila in his first start. Dirty Birds won 7-2. Charleston Top Performers: Zach Daniels (CF): 3-for-4, 2 HRs (12), 4 RBIs, 2 Runs, SB Joseph Rosa (SS): 2-for-2, 2B, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks Chad Sedio (1B): 2-for-5, 2B Luis de Avila (SP, W, 1-0): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K Lexington Top Performers: Curtis Terry (1B): 1-for-3, HR (14), RBI, Run JT Riddle (SS): 2-for-4, 2B Austin...

Celebration begins with ‘Top Brass’ pregame concert and ends with big up-close fireworks show Charleston, WV - The Charleston Dirty Birds will kick off the holiday weekend Thursday evening with the region’s best ‘up close and personal’ fireworks show after their game, a pregame concert featuring Top Brass of the 249th Army Band, AARP West Virginia’s annual Salute to Service and free tickets for active military and veterans.  The pregame salute will also include a tribute to “Salute to Service All-Stars” who have answered the call to military service and served in their communities, state and nation in additional ways.  Starting at...

Gastonia's bats came alive again, putting together consistent hitting to outpace Charleston 9-4 and secure their second consecutive win in the series.   Notable Performances: Gastonia: Brian O'Grady (1B): 3-for-5, HR, 2B, 2 RBIs, 2 Runs. Nate Scantlin (CF): 2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBIs, SB. Justin Wylie (2B): 2-for-4, 2 Runs, BB, raising his average to .292. Charleston: Tyler Hill (DH): 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs. Benjamin Blackwell (3B): 2-for-4, 3B, 2 Runs, BB. Alsander Womack (2B): 2-for-5, RBI, SB. Game Highlights: 2nd Inning: Gastonia erupted for four runs, featuring a two-RBI single from Scantlin and a bases-loaded walk to Watson Jr. 5th Inning: O'Grady added to the lead with a two-run...