Coastal Plain High Point-Thomasville HiToms

Late Inning Miscues Doom HiToms

Published on June 21, 2011 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
High Point-Thomasville HiToms News Release


FOREST CITY, N.C. - Forest City scored four runs in the seventh inning to overcome a 1-0 deficit as they defeated the Thomasville HiToms 6-2 on Tuesday night at McNair Field.

Down 1-0, Forest City (14-7) finally got on the board in the seventh as they chased HiToms reliever Austin Moyer (L, 0-4) from the game after back to back walks. Johnny Hoffman came in and after a bunt attempt by Craig Manuel was dropped by Stephen Carmon covering the bag, the game was knotted at one.

The Owls kept the momentum going as they took the lead in as the seventh continued as the Tommies walked Konstantine Diamadorus to load the bases which was followed up by a three-run double Reed Harper and after seventh Forest City had a 4-1 lead.

Thomasville (9-11) struck first in the third inning as Brock Hebert led off the frame with a double and after a walk and sacrifice bunt, there were runners at second and third with one out. Stephen Carmon proceeded to strikeout, but on the play, Hebert took off for the plate and scored when the catcher gunned down Carmon at first.

Conner Scarborough failed factor in the decision but had a great outing as he worked five shutout innings scattering two hits and fanning four while issuing just one free pass.

Forest City added a couple of insurance runs in the eighth to take a 6-1 lead to the ninth.

In the top of the final inning, Tyler Hall singled with one out and scored on the second Alex Williams double of the night, however it was too little too late as the HiToms fell to the Owls 6-2.

Thomasville is back in action tomorrow night at 7:00 when they welcome Forest City to historic Finch Field. It will be another Mighty Dollar Wednesday with hot dogs, 12 ounce beer and fountain drinks on sale for just one dollar.

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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