Owls Suffer Walk-Off Loss in Thomasville
July 9, 2012 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
Thomasville, NC- Dykota Spiess hit his first home run of the year, a solo shot over the right-field wall to give Forest City a 2-1 lead in the 12th inning against Thomasville on Monday. Unfortunately, the Hi-Toms rallied back and DeSean Anderson handed the Owls their fourth straight loss with a bases loaded, two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the 12th inning. Carson Herndon retired the first two batters of the 12th before giving up a pair of base hits and a hit batter, prior to Anderson's game-winning hit.
The game quickly evolved into a pitcher's duel with the Owls' Ryan Hander and the Hi-Toms' Michael Suk going toe-to-toe from the start. Both allowed just one run over seven innings of work. Hander gave up three hits and a walk, with a season-high seven strikeouts. Suk was almost as good with four hits and three walks surrendered. Suk also struck out seven.
Forest City's first run came on a two-out walk and a single in the 3rd inning. Suk then threw a passed ball and a wild pitch, allowing Gunnar Heidt to score. Thomasville answered back in the bottom of the 4th inning. Kyle Brandenburg doubled to lead off the inning and advanced to third on DJ Long's base hit. Brandenburg scored the tying run when Greg Harrison grounded out.
Forest City returns home to play host to the Asheboro Copperheads tomorrow night. It will be a $2 Tuesday at McNair Field with General Admission seats available for just two dollars. Call 828-245-0000 to order tickets or stop by the ticket booth at McNair Field. If you can't make it in person, you can listen to the action live via WebPass through the Coastal Plain League website at www.coastalplain.com.
The Forest City Owls are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 16th season in 2012, the CPL features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,000 alumni drafted and 52 alums make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (@cpleague).
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