· By Whitney Hunt
Dirty Birds Crush York 13-2 to Win Series
Charleston, WV — Charleston erupted for 13 runs on 14 hits to rout the York Revolution in Sunday’s rubber match, taking the series 2–1 at GoMart Ballpark.
Offensive Explosion:
- James Nelson blasted his 26th HR and Second Grand Slam, plus drove in 4 RBI, pacing Charleston’s offense.
- Chad Sedio went 4-for-5 with a HR (14) and 3 RBI.
- Keon Barnum added a 2-run HR (10), while Joe DeLuca reached 4 times (2 BB, 2-for-2).
Charleston scored 4 in the 2nd, 4 in the 3rd, and another 4 in the 7th, burying York early.
Pitching Dominance:
- Eddy Demurias (W, 3–3): 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (0 ER), 4 K
- Four relievers combined for 4 scoreless innings, fanning 9.
Key Stats:
- Charleston: 13 R, 14 H, 11 RBI
- Nelson: HR (26), 4 RBI (62), SB (33)
- Sedio: HR (14), 3 RBI (41), 4 H (4th time this year)
- harleston bullpen: 4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 K
Series Recap vs York (Aug 1–3):
- Game 1: Charleston 2–1 (Lebron W, Barnum HR)
- Game 2: York 7–2 (20 Charleston Ks)
- Game 3: Charleston 13–2 (Nelson 4 RBI, Sedio 4 H)
Charleston outscored York 27–10 in the series and has now won 4 of their last 6.