Sharks Come up Short in a Pitchers Duel on Tuesday
July 16, 2013 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilmington Sharks News Release
Morehead City, N.C. - The Wilmington Sharks (4-5, 18-18) came up just short in a pitchers duels on Tuesday night as they lost to the Morehead City Marlins (7-3, 19-19) on the road 1-0.
There was one run and a combined nine hits between both teams as the pitching staff's did a great job on the hill. Calvin Rayburn was the starter for the Marlins as he tossed seven shutout innings only giving up three hits and struck out three as he picked up the no decision. Beau Dees went five innings of shutout baseball for the Sharks as he gave up three hits and struck out three and finished with a no decision.
The Morehead City Marlins picked up five hits on the night as Zach Arnold led off the bottom of the eighth inning with a double. Cole Billingsley came into to pinch hit and laid down a sac bunt to move Arnold up to third. Nick Altobella came into the game and his first pitch was thrown to the backstop and Arnold came into to score and give the Marlins a 1-0 lead.
In the top of the ninth inning, Cody Dolan picked up a leadoff single and now has a seven game hitting streak for the Sharks. Mike Dunster came into pinch hit as he tried to lay down a sac bunt and popped out to the pitcher Billingsley who then doubled off Dolan at first. Billingsley got the last out and picked up his first save of the year.
The Wilmington Sharks will take on the Wilson Tobs on the road on Wednesday night with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.
The Wilmington Sharks are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 17th season in 2013, 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 1000 alumni drafted and 62 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander - make their major league debut so 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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