Coastal Plain High Point-Thomasville HiToms

HiToms blast Pilots with offensive outburst

Published on July 8, 2011 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
High Point-Thomasville HiToms News Release


HAMPTON, V.A. - Everything went the HiToms way on Friday night as they banged out 13 hits and scored a season high of 18 runs as they downed the Peninsula Pilots 18-4 at War Memorial Stadium to win their sixth game in their last seven chances.

The HiToms (6-1) drew first blood in the second inning as they struck for five runs against Chad O'Connor (L, 2-1) as the big hit of the inning came from Brock Hebert who launched the first HiToms grand slam of the season with a blast over the wall in left. Earlier in the inning, Tanner Mathis singled home Stephen Carmon for the first run of the game, and it was 5-0 HiToms after the top of the second.

After Peninsula (3-3) cut the lead to four runs at 5-1 against Austin Moyer (W, 4-2) the HiToms opened the game open in the top of the fourth inning. With the bases loaded, Hebert picked up his fifth RBI of the game as he was walked to bring Zack Briggs home. After a pass ball brought Mathis in, Jacob Rogers delivered a two-run single to make it an eight run Thomasville advantage.

The HiToms weren't done scoring by a long shot as they put up four runs in the fourth, three runs in the fifth and sixth, two in the seventh and a run in the eighth inning as they picked up an 18-4 over Peninsula.

James Harris had a big night at the plate as he collected four RBI on a pair of doubles, and a two-run home run as the Tommies cruised to the easy win.

Thomasville is on the road again tomorrow night as they travel to historic Fleming Stadium to battle the Wilson Tobs, with first pitch set for 7:05, they return to Finch Field on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 when they host the Asheboro Copperheads.

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 44 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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