Forest City Washed Out Against Team USA
Published on July 1, 2012 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
Forest City, NC- Forest City's exhibition game against Team USA was cancelled with one out in the top of the 5th inning due to weather on Sunday evening. As Kyle Farmer was batting, a lightning bolt struck in the distance, immediately putting the game into a delay. Shortly thereafter, heavy rains and wind struck McNair Field, forcing officials to cancel the game. Because five innings were not complete, the game is not official.
Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer off Ryan Tezak in the 5th inning to put Team USA up 6-1. Gunnar Heidt homered on the first pitch he saw from Trevor Williams in the 1st inning for the Owls' lone run of the game. Team USA jumped out to a 4-1 edge through the first two innings, racking up six hits off Forest City starter Drake Thomason. The quick start was aided by three Owls' errors, leading to a pair of unearned runs.
Forest City gets back to CPL action tomorrow when the Owls host the Martinsville Mustangs at 7:30 PM. After the game, the Owls will light up the town with a July 4th fireworks extravaganza. 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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