Owls Tie With Chinese Taipei
July 7, 2014 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
FOREST CITY- In the first-ever contest between Chinese Taipei and a team from the Coastal Plain League, the Forest City Owls held their ground on Monday night at McNair Field.
Conor Clancey and Joey Hawkins delivered RBI's and Taylor Thurber combined with two relievers to hold the international team to two runs in a 2-2 tie.
The Owls got on the board early taking a 1-0 nothing lead after Clancey drove in Steven Pallares in the first inning.
Hunter Bryant, who had two hits on the night, started a two out rally in the sixth inning and was followed by singles from Clancey and Wenzel before Joey Hawkins walked with bases loaded to tie the game at two.
In a game that was scheduled for seven innings, Taylor Thurber went five innings for the Owls allowing two runs on three hits and struck out three. Rob Thomas and Christian Pfaff each threw a scoreless inning to hold Chinese Taipei to two runs.
The Owls have an off day tomorrow before taking on the Gastonia Grizzlies at McNair Field on Wednesday night. Before the game there will be a youth clinic so make sure to get your tickets at forestcitybaseball.com or at the box office before the game.
The Owls will continue the 2014 season at home Monday night they take on Chinese Taipei at 7:30. Fans can purchase season tickets, ý season plans and 5-game Fireworks plans by calling the Owls office at 828-245-0000. Key dates for the 2014 season include: Fireworks Games on Saturday July 5th and Saturday August 2nd. Single game tickets are on sale now. The Owls will also take on the Chinese Taipei National team on July 7th.
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