Owls Fall Prey to Gastonia, 2-0
June 25, 2011 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
GASTONIA, N.C. - Midnight Madness belonged to the Gastonia Grizzlies, 2-0, at Sims Legion Park early Friday morning. The Owls fall to 15-9, while the Grizzlies improve to 13-11.
Ryan Hander took the mound for Forest City for the fourth time this season. The Nebraska righty worked six innings, allowing just one run on seven hits, striking out four batters and walking one. Despite Hander's best efforts, Gastonia starter Talton Cherry came away with the victory. Cherry tossed five innings of shutout ball, allowing just one hit, striking out three hitters and issuing three bases on balls. Hander took his second loss of the season.
Gastonia struck first in the bottom of the first inning. With one out and 2B Dan Hennigan standing on third base, SS Joe RamÃrez chopped a comebacker to the mound. RamÃrez beat Hander's throw to first and Hennigan hustled home to open the scoring for the Grizzlies. Gastonia led 1-0 through the first frame.
The Grizzlies added another run in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the bases loaded and two outs, Tyler White smacked a tricky chopper up the middle. Owls SS Reed Harper lost his footing as he charged toward the ball, allowing White to reach first inning and Dylan Nasiatka home. The Grizzlies led 2-0 after seven complete. Derek Epps closed the door on the Owls in the top of the ninth, recording his league-leading ninth save of the season.
The Owls will enjoy a day off Saturday. They return to action Sunday afternoon at McNair Field against the Grizzlies. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 PM.
The Forest City Owls are a member of the Coastal Plain League, entering their 15th season in the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 15th season, the Coastal Plain League 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 930 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 http://www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (as cpleague)
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