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DIRTY BIRDS SWEEP LEXINGTON

DIRTY BIRDS SWEEP LEXINGTON

Charleston Extends Win Streak to Eight in a Row   (Charleston, WV – August 8, 2024) – The Dirty Birds defeat the Legend 10-7 to complete the three-game sweep. The first place Dirty Birds now have an eight-game win streak as they start a six-game road trip.     For the fourth consecutive game, the Dirty Birds offense put up double digits in the run column. Today, it was off 12 hits and five walks. Keon Barnum, Tillman Pugh, and Willy Garcia all blasted home runs.   Charleston reliever Bryan Quillens earned his sixth win of the season after pitching a...

DIRTY BIRDS DEFEAT LEXINGTON 13-3

DIRTY BIRDS DEFEAT LEXINGTON 13-3

Adrian Almeida Earns Fifth Win of the Season   (Charleston, WV – August 6, 2024) – The Dirty Birds score 13 runs off 15 hits in the opening game against their Southern Division Rivals. The Legends pitching staff walked eight Charleston batters it the nine inning contest.   The Dirty Birds starter Adrian Almeida earned his fifth win of the season. The left handed pitcher allowed two earned runs in six innings. The Venezuelan native struck out six batters while walking two. Bryan Quillens and Gerald Ogando combined for three perfect innings with three strikeouts.   Offensively, eight of the nine Charleston...

DIRTY BIRDS DEFEAT HIGH POINT 11-5

DIRTY BIRDS DEFEAT HIGH POINT 11-5

Charleston’s six-run seventh inning propels them over the Rockers   (Charleston, WV – August 3, 2024) – The Dirty Birds score 11 runs in their game two win over the High Point Rockers. They are now sitting in first place with a 1.5 game lead in the Southern Division standings.    The Dirty Birds starter Gabriel Rodriguez earned his second win of the season. The left-handed hurler allowed three runs off four hits in five innings. He struck out seven batters while walking six. The five Charleston relievers combined to allow one earned run in four innings.   Offensively, eight...

DIRTY BIRDS SIT IN FIRST PLACE IN SECOND HALF STANDINGS

DIRTY BIRDS SIT IN FIRST PLACE IN SECOND HALF STANDINGS

Charleston Defeats High Point 5-3   (Charleston, WV – August 2, 2024) – The Dirty Birds are now in first place in Southern Division with .5 game lead over High Point. Charleston defeated the Rockers 5-3 in the opening game of the three-game series.     Kevin Smith earned his third win of the season after allowing just one run in over six innings pitched. The southpaw walked two batters while striking out five batters.   The Dirty Birds pitching staff struck out nine High Point batters while walking four and allowing four hits. Every Charleston batter had at least...

Coming August 5&6: American Heritage Nights 5th Anniversary Celebration

Coming August 5&6: American Heritage Nights 5th Anniversary Celebration

Dance sensation Kida the Great, Roberto Clemente, Jr. highlight two-night celebration (Charleston, WV - July 24, 2024)  The Charleston Dirty Birds and a planning team of high-impact community leaders will celebrate their 5th annual African American Heritage Night with a two-night celebration next Monday and Tuesday: August 5 and 6.  The Tuesday evening baseball game at GoMart Ballpark, presented by 10 in 10 CWV, Inc., will feature dance sensation Kida the Great along with several talented artists in the region.  That follows a special reception Monday evening featuring Roberto Clemente Jr., sponsored by the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, with...

DIRTY BIRDS DEFEAT LEXINGTON 4-0

DIRTY BIRDS DEFEAT LEXINGTON 4-0

Charleston Wins the Three-Game Series   (Charleston, WV – July 25, 2024) – For the second straight night in a row, the Dirty Birds shut out the Legends 4-0. All of four of the Dirty Birds runs were scored off home runs. Jared Carr, Keon Barnum, and Jesus Tavarez all added to their home run season total. Barnum’s is his 25th round tripper of the year, which is tied for the first most in the Atlantic League.   The Dirty Birds pitching staff combined to allow only three hits, but did issue six walks and hit three batters. The five Charleston...