Coastal Plain High Point-Thomasville HiToms

Martinsville gets past Thomasville

Published on June 25, 2011 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
High Point-Thomasville HiToms News Release


THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Martinsville scored six runs in the first inning of Saturday night's game at Finch Field and was able to survive a ninth inning comeback from Thomasville to stave off the HiToms 11-9.

Martinsville (11-13) sent 11 hitters to the plate in the first inning against Kyle Barbeck (L, 0-2) with the big hits a two-run home run from John Fairclouth and a two-run single from Trey Davis and after the first inning dust had settled, the Mustangs had a 6-0 lead.

Thomasville (11-13) battled back in the third inning with four runs with the biggest blow a three-run blast from Jacob Rogers to make it 6-4 after three.

Both teams swapped runs over the middle innings, but Martinsville right hander Drew Provence (W, 3-2) was able to keep the HiToms at bay through six innings.

After a four run top of the ninth in which Nike Ferdindad and Eli Hynes hit back-to-back home runs the HiToms trailed 11-6 entering their last chance.

With two outs in the ninth inning, the Tommies put together a couple of singles and a walk to make it 11-7 for pinch hitter, Garrett Koster, who delivered for the HiToms with a two-run single to make it 11-9.

Following a Tyler Hall single, the bases were loaded for Zack Briggs who on a three ball, two strike count, struck out on a check swing to give Martinsville an 11-9 win.

The HiToms are back at Finch Field tomorrow at 5:00 when they welcome the Asheboro Copperheads to town for the final time in the first half.

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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