Sports
June 21, 2008
Roundup: Big first inning carries Kannapolis to 5-2 win over Power
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The Kannapolis Intimidators scored four runs on five hits in the first inning and held on for a 5-2 win over the West Virginia Power Friday night in Kannapolis, N.C.

The loss ended the Power's four-game winning streak and evened its second-half record at 1-1.

The Power crept back into the contest as Curt Rindal delivered a sacrifice fly in the top of the second inning and Steffan Wilson went hit his 12th home run of the season, a solo shot in the fourth to make it 4-2, but that was as close as West Virginia would get the rest of the night

Kannapolis added an insurance run in the sixth.

Mike Ramlow (2-3) made his first start since April 17 and suffered the loss after he gave up five runs on seven hits over 52/3 innings. Ramlow recovered nicely after the first inning, retiring nine straight batters at one point. Curtis Pasma and Rob Bryson combined to toss 21/3 scoreless innings of relief. The Power bullpen has not allowed a run in 61/3 innings in this series.

Wilson went 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to six games. Lee Haydel hit safely for the seventh straight game.

Zelous Wheeler went 0-for-4 for the Power, bringing his on-base streak to an end at 18 games.     

The Power and Intimidators will continue the five-game series tonight. Amaury Rivas (6-2, 2.89) will get the start for West Virginia, while Kannapolis will counter with Jason Rice (3-5, 5.10).

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  • ROAD RUN: Chad Pennington's 1st and 10 Foundation will be holding its annual Bobby Hampton Memorial Race at 8 a.m. today, beginning at Scott High.

    The event includes a 5K run/walk and a children's race, with proceeds benefiting the National Bone Marrow Program. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with a participant fee of $15. There is no charge for the children's race, with the first 60 kids receiving a free event T-shirt.

    In addition to the races, there will be a health fair, providing various health screenings, and an opportunity for people to sign up for the bone marrow registry.

    For more information, visit the 1st and 10 Foundation Web site at www.1stand10foundation.com or call Jennifer Correa at (631) 384-3667.

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  • WOMEN'S SOCCER: The Carolina Dynamo received goals from three different players to take a 3-1 win over the West Virginia Illusion in an United Soccer Leagues W-League matchup Friday night at Greensboro, N.C.

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