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The Dirty Birds scored seven runs through three innings on Friday. They didn’t score again, but that lead was big enough to hold off High Point’s rally in a 7-5 victory in Atlantic League action at GoMart Ballpark.

Alsander Womack had two hits, including a home run, as well as two runs and two RBIs for Charleston (13-21 second half, 43-54 overall). Joseph Rosa knocked in two runs and Zach Daniels tallied twice.

Eddy Demurias got the win for the Dirty Birds, allowing four runs – two earned – on six hits over six frames. He fanned 10 Rockers and walked none.

Lance Lusk picked up a save, pitching around a two-out walk for an otherwise perfect ninth.

Drew Mendoza had two hits and scored two runs for High Point (18-16 second half, 59-38 overall). Ben Aklinski and Ian Yetsko had two RBIs apiece. Mendoza, Aklinski and Yetsko each homered.

Ben Wereski took the decision for the Rockers, allowing seven runs – six earned – on six hits and two walks in three innings of work. He had three strikeouts.