Blowfish Take 6-3 Loss to the HiToms
June 5, 2013 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Lexington County Blowfish News Release
THOMASVILLE, N.C.- The Columbia Blowfish went into Finch Field to take on the High Point Thomasville HiToms Wednesday night.
The Blowfish started off the scoring with a solo shot in the top of the second inning from Allen Staton (North Greenville University), his second on the season. Later in the third inning, the Blowfish second baseman Eros Modena (Bethune-Cookman) scored on a delayed steal.
The bottom of the third inning is where the HiToms scored their first runs of the night with an RBI double off the bat of Ryan Cooper (Elon). Later in the bottom of the fourth inning the HiToms broke the game apart after starting the inning with four consecutive singles, scoring another three runs on the Blowfish off an accumulated five hits.
The bats quieted down for both teams through the end of regulation as the High Point Thomasville HiToms went on to defeat the Columbia Blowfish 6-3.
The Starter for the Blowfish Wednesday night, Alex Carrasco (Florida A&M), pitched three and two-thirds innings, giving up six runs off of seven hits and two walks. He picked up his first loss of the season, making him (0-1).
The Columbia Blowfish will be back in action at home Thursday night, June 6th, facing the Gastonia Grizzlies with first pitch set for 7:05pm. Gates open at 6pm on Thursday, and it is "Thirsty Thursday," where we have $2 16 oz Bud Light Drafts from (6-8pm)! For ticket information you can call us at 803-254-FISH(3474) or Log onto: blowfishbaseball.com
The Columbia Blowfish are now (4-4) on the season, and will fall out of the first place tie in the Western Standings of the CPL.
Also, don't forget that on Wednesday June 12th, Hank Aaron will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch here at historic Capital City Stadium!
The Coastal Plain League is the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 17th season in 2013, the CPL features 14 teams playing 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 62 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 follow us via Twitter @CPLBaseball.
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