Late Inning Surge Dooms Tobs

July 25, 2012 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilson Tobs News Release


WILSON, N.C. - The Peninsula Pilots scored nine runs over the final three innings of Wednesday night's game to come from five runs back and defeat the Wilson Tobs 12-8 at Historic Fleming Stadium.

Peninsula (22-25-1, 10-10) entered the eighth down by a pair of runs and was able to break out the sticks with a four spot against Tobs right-hander Christian Oliver (L, 1-2). After back-to-back walks to start the frame, Roberto Duran singled home a run to make a one run game ahead of Josh Eldridge who laced a bases clearing, three-run double off the top of the right centerfield wall to give the Pilots their first lead of the game at 10-8.

Wilson (18-30, 9-11) brought the go ahead run to the plate against Andrew Montague (W, 1-0) in the eighth inning as Zach Houchins doubled down the left field line. However, left-hander, Brad Zambron (S, 5) came on to strikeout Trey Whaley and end the threat.

In the ninth, the Pilots added a pair of insurance runs on a Corey Davis home run to centerfield as the Pilots clawed their way back to defeat the Tobs 12-8.

The Tobs and Pilots will continue their three game series on Thursday night at Historic Fleming Stadium with first pitch set for 7:05. Additionally, it will be the final Thirsty Thursday of the season.

The Wilson Tobs 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 families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both the players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,000 alumni drafted and 53 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and CY Young winner Justin Verlander - make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at http://www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at http://www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (at cpleague).



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