Forest City Routs Gastonia 15-4
Published on June 27, 2012 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
Gastonia, NC- Justin Bryan and T.J. Sutton combined for seven runs batted in as the Owls blew out the Gastonia Grizzlies 15-4 on Wednesday afternoon. Forest City batted around the order twice in the game, racking up 12 of their 15 runs in the 5th and 6th innings. The Owls offense set new season highs with 15 runs on 20 hits. With the victory, the Owls clinch the first half Western Division Championship and a spot in the Pettit Cup Playoffs at the end of the season.
Stephen Tarkenton started the day with four hits in his first four at-bats, with three singles and a double. Bryan and Sutton recorded the two big hits that blew open the game, both in the 5th inning. Sutton lined a two-run hit down the right field line, but was thrown out at second trying to stretch it into a double. After two walks, a double and a single, Bryan launched his first home run of the year, a three-run shot, over the wall in left field to make it 8-1 Owls.
Forest City came right back in the 6th inning and scored five more runs, two of them unearned after an error in right field, that led to a run scoring and prolonged the inning. The Owls ended up sending 11 men to the plate in the 6th after ten batted in the 5th inning. Five different Owls picked up a multi-hit game with every single starter grabbing a hit.
Ryan Tezak went five innings and allowed the only Gastonia run, earning his third win of the season. The offensive explosion was all the more impressive considering Forest City's tough travel schedule during the three-game road trip. The Owls were forced to travel after last night's game in Edenton, and did not arrive at the hotel until 1:00 AM. The team that woke up early for a 7:45 AM leave time, arriving for today's game just a little more than an hour before the 12:10 PM start.
Forest City returns home tomorrow for a 7:30 PM game against the Columbia Blowfish. It will be Thirsty Thursday game at McNair Field with discounted beverages available all night. 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 51 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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