· By Whitney Hunt
Edwards Powers Rockers to Series Finale Win, 10–6
A huge day from Evan Edwards and a seven-run 7th inning pushed the High Point Rockers past the Charleston Dirty Birds, 10–6, in Sunday’s series finale at GoMart Ballpark.
High Point’s Bats Explode:
- Evan Edwards went 2-for-5 with two homers (15) and five RBI.
- Luke Napleton went 4-for-5 with a homer (4) and an RBI.
- Max Viera collected four hits, including two doubles, and scored twice.
- Ian Yetsko added a double and an RBI.
Pitching Notes:
- Erich Uelmen (W, 4–3): 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K.
- Charleston starter Anthony Diaz (L, 2–3): 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 2 HR allowed.
Dirty Birds Highlights:
- James Nelson went 2-for-3 with a homer (28), double, three RBI, and two walks. He also stole his 40th base.
- Joseph Rosa homered (18) and drove in two.
- Alsander Womack chipped in a 2-for-5 day with an RBI.
- Benjamin Blackwell tripled, singled, and scored a run.
Team Totals:
- High Point: 10 R, 14 H, 9 RBI, 3 HR, 3 2B
- Charleston: 6 R, 12 H, 6 RBI, 2 HR, 1 3B, 1 2B
Charleston rallied late with five runs over the final three innings, but High Point’s decisive 7th inning surge proved too much to overcome.