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Dirty Birds Shut Out Southern Maryland

Dirty Birds Shut Out Southern Maryland

The Charleston Dirty Birds secured a shutout victory over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs behind stellar pitching and timely hitting, highlighted by James Nelson's home run and aggressive baserunning. Charleston Key Performances James Nelson (3B): 2-for-3, HR, 2 R, 1 RBI, SB (.293 AVG). Alsander Womack (2B): 2-for-4, 1 RBI, SB (.340 AVG). Pitching: Jonh Henriquez (W, 1-0): 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 8 K, 4 BB (3.86 ERA). Pitching Breakdown Charleston: Starter Jonh Henriquez dominated with 5 scoreless innings and 8 strikeouts. The bullpen combined for 4 more scoreless innings, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 6. Southern Maryland:...

Staten Island Avoids the Sweep

Staten Island Avoids the Sweep

The Staten Island Ferry Hawks bounced back with a dominant win against the Charleston Dirty Birds, powered by an explosive offense and a strong bullpen performance.Charleston Key Performances o Travis Demeritte (RF): 3-for-4, 2 2B, .218 AVG.o Joseph Rosa (SS): 2-for-4, 1 BB, .235 AVG   Pitching Breakdown Staten Island: Starter Morgan McSweeney allowed 2 runs over 4 innings, while the bullpen (Guzman,Meeker, Higgins, Andrews) pitched 5 scoreless innings, combining for 6 strikeouts andscattering 5 hits. Charleston: Starter Kyle McGowin managed 5 innings of 2-run ball, but the bullpen faltered, giving up 7 runs over the final four innings.   Key Moments...

Charleston Dirty Birds Hold on to Win 7-5

Charleston Dirty Birds Hold on to Win 7-5

The Charleston Dirty Birds leveraged a four-run fourth inning and solid pitching to fend off a late surge fromthe Staten Island Ferry Hawks, holding on for a 7-5 victory. Game Highlights:• Nelson and Rosa Go Deep: James Nelson hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, while Joseph Rosa addeda solo shot in the fifth, providing the bulk of Charleston's offense.• Staten Island’s Ninth-Inning Rally: The Ferry Hawks plated four runs in the ninth, highlighted bySandoval's two-run double, but fell short of completing the comeback.Charleston Key Performances:• James Nelson: 1-for-4, HR, 4 RBI.• Joseph Rosa: 3-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2...

Birds Take Game One from Staten Island

Birds Take Game One from Staten Island

The Charleston Dirty Birds rode an explosive middle-inning surge to a commanding 7-3 victory over the Staten  Island Ferry Hawks. Fueled by timely hitting and a strong bullpen effort, the Dirty Birds secured the win  despite a late push by Staten Island.  Game Highlights:  • Power Surge: Charleston's James Nelson hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, and Joseph Rosa  followed with a three-run blast in the fifth, breaking the game wide open.  • Big Inning Damage: Charleston scored five runs across the fourth and fifth innings, capitalizing on  Staten Island starter Christian Capuano's struggles.  • Late Rally...

Charleston Dirty Birds Drop Series Finale to Lexington

Charleston Dirty Birds Drop Series Finale to Lexington

In a low-scoring pitcher’s duel, the Lexington Legends managed to squeak out a narrow 2-1 victory over the Charleston Dirty Birds, completing a tight contest that showcased strong pitching on both sides.   Game Highlights:   · Fourth-Inning Breakthrough: Lexington scored both of its runs in the fourth inning, capitalizing on a Charleston error and a clutch RBI from Colin Burgess.   · Charleston’s Response: Charleston answered in the bottom half of the fourth with a single run driven in by Tyler Hill, but that would be all they could muster.   · Bullpen Brilliance: Both bullpens delivered, with Lexington’s...

Charleston Dirty Birds Shut Out Lexington Legends 4-0

Charleston Dirty Birds Shut Out Lexington Legends 4-0

Charleston Dirty Birds Shut Out Lexington Legends 4-0 The Charleston Dirty Birds secured a dominant shutout victory against the Lexington Legends, riding strong pitching and timely hitting to a 4-0 win. A three-run first inning set the tone, and the Dirty Birds’ pitching staff kept the Legends off the board for the entire game. Game Highlights: Fast Start: Charleston jumped ahead early with a three-run first inning, highlighted by Joseph Rosa’s two-run homer. The offense added an insurance run in the seventh on Zach Daniels’ solo blast. Lights-Out Pitching: Dirty Birds starter David Lebron dazzled, tossing six shutout innings while scattering six hits and...