Marlins Suffer Narrow Defeat
June 16, 2011 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Morehead City Marlins News Release
Morehead City, N.C. - The Morehead City Marlins lost 5-4 to the Wilmington Sharks on Thursday night, evening the Marlins' overall record to 8-8 on the season. The loss is the second consecutive 1-point defeat at the hands of the Sharks, who won 2-1 at Big Rock Stadium on Wednesday evening.
In the midst of the loss, however, Marlins slugger Chase McDonald continues to obliterate baseballs. McDonald went 2-for-4 from the batter's box, driving in all of the Marlins' runs on a pair of two-run homers. Through seven games with the Marlins, McDonald is now tied for the team-lead with his three round-trippers. The Marlins first baseman and designated hitter is batting .643 and boasts a monstrous 1.017 slugging percentage.
The Marlins will attempt to surpass the .500 mark on Friday night, hosting the Gastonia Grizzlies for the first time in franchise history. Big Rock Stadium will host another Facebook Friday, and it will also be Progress Energy night at the ballpark. The official start time is set for 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6 o'clock.
• Discuss this story on the Coastal Plain League message board...
Coastal Plain League Stories from June 16, 2011
- Wilson Uses Long Ball to Beat Pilots - Wilson Tobs
- SwampDogs now 0-3 against RedWolves this season - Fayetteville SwampDogs
- Marlins Suffer Narrow Defeat - Morehead City Marlins
- Edenton Whitewashes Forest City 6-0 - Edenton Steamers
- Sharks pick up win over Morehead City - Wilmington Sharks
- Rogers leads HiToms to victory - High Point-Thomasville HiToms
- Mistakes Doom Owls at Edenton - Forest City Owls
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
