Blowfish Fall to Redwolves on Independence Day
July 4, 2012 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Lexington County Blowfish News Release
COLUMBIA, S.C.- The Columbia Blowfish were dominated by the Florence RedWolves Wednesday night in front of 5,037 fans at Historic Capital City Stadium. The loss is the second straight for the Blowfish.
The RedWolves got on the board in first scoring a single run after loading the bases against Blowfish starter Stuart Pound. Lee Wilson scored on a Daniel Oliver walk. Pound lasted four and two third innings giving up six runs on nine hits while striking out two and walking four. Pound also took the loss for the Blowfish.
The Blowfish answered in the bottom of the second when Tre-Von Johnson scored on a Jarrod Reed single to right field. The RedWolves retook the lead in the top of the third with a run on a sacrifice fly. The Blowfish tied the game again in the bottom of the third on a Gabe Loweree RBI single to left to score Joshua Miller.
The RedWolves then took over scoring four in the fifth another in the seventh and five in the ninth to take the 12-2 lead. Adam Albers relieved Stuart Pound going a third of an inning and striking out the only batter that he faced. Tucker Ward then pitched two innings giving up one run on one hit while striking out three. Connor Sullivan pitched the eighth and ninth for the Blowfish giving up five runs on seven hits while striking out one.
The RedWolves got an outstanding pitching performance from Brandon Bargas who went eight innings giving up two runs on eight hits while striking out six and getting the win. Ryan Leach pitched a perfect ninth for the RedWolves.
The Blowfish travel to Gastonia on Thursday before returning home Friday to host the Asheboro Copperheads at Capital City Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:05 and tickets are available at www.blowfishbaseball.com or 254-FISH.
The Columbia Blowfish are in their seventh season at Historic Capital City Stadium and 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 51 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander - 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 (atwww.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (at cpleague).
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