Black Bears Walding Hits HR
July 23, 2011 - West Coast League (WCL)
Cowlitz Black Bears News Release
Corvallis: Mitchell Walding (St. Mary's HS/ Phillies Draft Pick) started out a pivotal series for the Cowlitz Black Bears with a bang. His solo home run, his first of the summer, in the second inning had the team looking up about their chances against the Corvallis Knights, who lead the West Division. The Black Bears added a run in the third on an RBI single by Beau Didier (LSU) that scored Kyle Garlick (University of Oregon).
The Corvallis Knights rallied with two out in the 7th inning, earning three consecutive walks to end the night for Bears starter Porter Clayton (University of Oregon). Two more walks and a two-run single gave the Knights the win.
The teams will face off tomorrow at 6:35 pm from Story Field for a two game set. Its Applebee's Saturday at the Park, and Black Bears Trading Card Night presented by Mr. C's Photography. The first 100 kids into the stadium will receive a pack of cards filled with their Black Bears players.
2011 Cowlitz Black Bears Ticket Packages are available by calling (360) 703-3195 or please visit us on-line at www.cowlitzblackbears.com
The Black Bears are members of the West Coast League, a nine-team, professional style wood-bat summer college league. The WCL features pro prospects from major conferences across the country. More than 120 WCL alums played affiliated professional baseball last season, and 14 ex-WCL stars played in the Major Leagues. For more information on the league, visit www.westcoastleague.com.
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