Charleston, WV - Charleston Dirty Birds Slugger James Nelson was named the Atlantic League Player of the Month in August after being the first player in league history to join the 30-40 club. The utility player, who splits time between third base and left field, has been the consistent leadoff hitter for the Dirty Birds. The catalyst in the line up batted .321 in August with eight doubles, five home runs, 20 RBI, and 16 stolen bases. “James has been incredible all year — he's the kind of player fans love to watch,” said Charleston Dirty Birds General Manager Ben...

The Charleston Dirty Birds closed August in dramatic fashion, outlasting the Gastonia Ghost Peppers 15–13 in 10 innings at GoMart Ballpark. The game featured five home runs, two late rallies, and 28 total runs.   Charleston’s Offensive Surge:  Alsander Womack went 3-for-4 with a homer , five RBI, and two steals.  Keon Barnum doubled, drove in four, and delivered the dagger in extras  Joseph Rosa hit his 20th homer and finished with two RBI.  Demetrius Moorer reached base five times, going 3-for-3 with an RBI, three runs, and two stolen bases.  James Nelson singled twice, walked, and scored three runs.   Pitching...

A seven-run 6th inning powered the Gastonia Ghost Peppers past the Charleston Dirty Birds, 9–4, on Saturday evening at GoMart Ballpark.  Gastonia’s Offense Ignites: Justin Wylie went 3-for-5 with a homer (23) and 2 RBI. Nate Scantlin homered (12) and drove in two. Carter Aldrete added a solo shot (15). Dalton Guthrie, Narciso Crook, Jack Reinheimer, and Aaron McKeithan each chipped in RBI hits as Gastonia racked up 16 hits.  Pitching Notes: Donovan Benoit (W, 1–2) earned the win with 2.0 scoreless innings in relief. Starter Justin Wilson (3.0 IP) struck out 4, while Nick Horvath added 4 K’s over...

CHARLESTON, WV  — The Gastonia Ghost Peppers used timely hitting and stellar pitching to notch a 4-1 road win over the Charleston Dirty Birds on Friday night at GoMart Ballpark. Gastonia’s offense broke through in the fifth inning when Eric De La Rosa launched his 17th home run of the season, a solo shot that tied the game at 1-1 after Charleston’s Joseph Rosa had gone deep in the fourth. The Ghost Peppers then capitalized in the seventh inning from Charleston, scoring three runs on just one hit, highlighted by a two-run single from Narciso Crook and a sacrifice fly by Dalton...

Nelson is the first player in league history with at least 30 home runs and 40 stolen bases Charleston, WV – On Tuesday night, James Nelson blasted his 30th home run of the season in his first at-bat of the game. He now has 30 home runs and 45 stolen bases with 20 regular-season games left to play. Nelson is not only the first player in Atlantic League history to be a member of the 30-40 club, but he is also the first to be in the 30-30 club. “It’s been a pleasure to watch James give his all on...