Sharks Fall in 14
June 5, 2013 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilmington Sharks News Release
Fayetteville, N.C. - The Wilmington Sharks came close in a marathon game that lasted 14 innings and almost four hours, where the SwampDogs came out victorious with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the 14th inning to win 2-1.
The pitching was great from both squads as 10 different pitchers saw action in the ball game with each team throwing five pitchers. J.W. Gora started for the Sharks throwing four innings surrendering one run on three hits. Noah Smallwood, Nick Green, Coley Thompkins, and Hunter Smith combined for 10 innings pitched, as they gave up only one run on eight hits and struck out eight.
The SwampDogs struck first in the third inning off a sac fly from Jacob Spring to give Fayetteville a 1-0 lead. In the top of the seventh, Zach MacAneney drove in Cam Moye to tie up the game. In the bottom of the 14th a Brian Celsi single into right field won the game for Fayetteville.
The Sharks return home on Thursday night to take on the Florence RedWolves 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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