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Grizzles down HiToms to advance

August 6, 2011 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
High Point-Thomasville HiToms News Release


THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Gastonia scored four runs in the sixth inning of Saturday night's game to overcome a three-run deficit and never looked back as they defeated the HiToms 10-7 at Finch Field to advance in the CPL playoffs.

Gastonia (31-27) trailed 7-4 when they came to bat in the sixth inning and scored four times against Conner Scarborough (L, 0-1) to turn the game around. The big hit of the inning came from Justin Vasquez who doubled home three to tie the score before a Grant Gajdosz put the Grizzlies up for good one batter later.

The HiToms (32-27) had a chance to win the game in the ninth when they loaded the bases with one out against Derek Epps (S, 1) but couldn't score as the Grizzlies escaped the jam to win the game.

Trailing 4-1 in the third, the HiToms scored four times to take the lead as Tanner Mathis singled home two-run and Jacob Fisher followed with a two-run home run over the wall in left to give the Tommies a lead they couldn't hold as Gastonia won the series two games to one with a 10-7 victory.

The HiToms are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 15th season in 2011, the CPL features 15 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 900 alumni drafted and 45 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 (at cpleague).

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