Charleston, WV - The managers of the top two teams in the American League playoff bracket have connections to professional baseball in Charleston, both as former catchers for teams that played at Watt Powell Park. John Schneider led the Toronto Blue Jays to AL East Division crown and top seed for the playoffs.  He was a catcher for the Charleston Alley Cats in 2003 for 56 games after being drafted by the Blue Jays in 2002 out of the University of Delaware.  He was one of four catchers for the 2003 Alley Cats and hit only .195, but his understanding...

Charleston, WV - The 2025 Charleston Dirty Birds season has officially come to a close, but the team’s impact on the community continues well beyond the ballpark. This year, the Dirty Birds welcomed 165,009 fans through the gates at GoMart Ballpark, marking a 3.14% increase from the 2024 season, a testament to the growing excitement and support from the Charleston community. Off the field, the Dirty Birds’ commitment to giving back was just as strong. Dusty and the Dirty Birds front office staff participated in more than 120 community events, dedicating over 277 hours of service to causes throughout Charleston and...

Charleston, WV – In a dominant performance on the road, the Gastonia Ghost Peppers took down the Charleston Dirty Birds 7-1 on Friday night. The win was fueled by a mix of offensive firepower and stellar pitching, with the Ghost Peppers' pitching staff striking out 12 and limiting Charleston to just five hits. Offense:Gastonia was led by Shed Long Jr. who set the tone at the top of the lineup with a 1-for-4 night, driving in a run and swiping a base. His efforts, coupled with a strong showing from Cole Roederer (2-for-4 with 3 RBIs), powered the Peppers to an...

Charleston, WV – A five-hit night from Aaron McKeithan and a big fifth inning powered the Gastonia Ghost Peppers past the Charleston Dirty Birds, 13–4, Thursday evening at GoMart Ballpark.  Gastonia’s Offensive Stars: Aaron McKeithan went 5-for-5 with a double (2), an RBI, and three runs scored. Narciso Crook doubled (22), drove in three, and scored once. Justin Wylie added a 2-run single and stole his 31st base. Cole Roederer and Shed Long Jr. each drove in two.  Pitching Notes: Ljay Newsome (W, 4–3): 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K. Three relievers combined for four scoreless innings, allowing...

Charleston, WV - Justin Wylie and Narciso Crook homered as the Gastonia Ghost Peppers took down the Charleston Dirty Birds, 6–3, Wednesday night at GoMart Ballpark.  Gastonia’s Key Bats: Justin Wylie went 3-for-5 with a homer (27), two RBI, two runs, and a stolen base (30). Narciso Crook added a two-run homer (18) and finished 2-for-3 with a walk. Carter Aldrete went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Shed Long Jr. doubled (2) and collected two hits.  Pitching Notes: Nick Wells (W, 7–9): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 7 K, 1 HR allowed. Donovan Benoit, Tyler Wilson, and Sam Bordner...