Owls Snake Bitten in Asheboro
Published on June 30, 2012 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
Asheboro, NC- Bryan Aanderud hit his second home run of the year, but it wasn't enough as the Owls lost to the Asheboro Copperheads 4-2 on Saturday night. Four different Copperheads recorded an RBI for Asheboro. The Snakes' bullpen was strong as well, holding Forest City hitless over the final three innings. Dylan Dickens pitched a perfect 8th and 9th innings for his third save of the season.
The loss drops the Owls to 20-9 overall on the season, as Forest City opens the second half of league play with the defeat. Aanderud's solo homer in the 2nd inning off Nate Smith put the Owls in front 1-0. Asheboro tied it right back up with a sacrifice bunt for an RBI in the bottom half of the 2nd. Gunnar Heidt's RBI single plated Nick McQuail in the 3rd inning, putting Forest City up 2-1, but the bats would go silent from there.
The Copperheads struck back with an RBI double from Luke Tendler in the 4th inning to tie the game once again. Asheboro went ahead for good on a bases loaded infield single by Lucas Witt. Ford Wilson's RBI triple in the 8th provided the insurance run. Hunter Privette made his first appearance for the Owls tonight. The South Carolina reliever pitched two scoreless innings.
The Owls play host to Team USA in an exhibition game tomorrow. Come see some of the best amateur players in the country take on Forest City at McNair Field. The game will start at 5:00 PM. Call 828-245-0000 to order tickets or stop by the ticket booth at McNair Field. If you can't make it in person, you can listen to the action live via WebPass through the Coastal Plain League website at www.coastalplain.com.
The Forest City Owls 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 host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,000 alumni drafted and 52 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 (@cpleague).
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