Shorebirds Game Notes
Published on April 15, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
Delmarva Shorebirds (5-2) @ Greensboro Grasshoppers (2-5)
April 15, 2010 | NewBridge Bank Park | Greensboro, N.C. | 7:00 p.m.
Series: Shorebirds Lead 2-1
Radio Coverage: Sportstalk960 | www.sportstalk960.com
ON THE LINE: The Shorebirds go for win number 1,000 in the history of the franchise. Matt Hobgood, Orioles first round selection in 2009, makes his second start of the season.
ONE FROM 1,000: With the 15th Anniversary Season in full swing, the 'Birds are one wins shy of reaching 1,000. The 'Birds have accumulated 999 wins since the franchise started in 1996. The Shorebirds are 999-950 over the last 14 years. They have posted a .500 or better record in nine of the 14 years.
EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT: The Shorebirds have recorded 39 extra base through the first seven games of the season. They have 27 doubles, 7 home runs and five triples. More than half of their hits have been extra base hits. The 'Birds have hit 37 singles of the season.
50 RUNS: The Shorebirds have scored 50 runs in seven games (7.14 per). Only the Asheville Tourists (54 runs) have scored more than the Shorebirds. It took the 2009 Shorebirds 14 games to reach 50 runs.
'BIRDS DIG THE LONG BALL: The Shorebirds rank second in the South Atlantic League with seven home runs. The Shorebirds hit three last night. It took the 2009 Shorebirds team 28 games to record seven home runs. The Shorebirds have hit a home run in four of the seven games this season.
SEVEN STRAIGHT GAMES: Shorebirds leadoff man T.J. Baxter has scored at least one run in all seven games this season. He ranks second in the league in runs scored with nine.
STARTING STRONG: The Shorebirds starting staff has been stellar through seven games and 32.1 innings. They have allowed only 31 hits and nine earned runs. Three starters have already gone without allowing an earned run (Beal, 4/11; Butler, 4/12; Cowan, 4/14)
ROSA ROUNDS FIRST: Shortstop Garabez Rosa has five doubles through three games in the series against Greensboro. He is tied with Baxter for the team lead with six two-baggers on the season.
FORMER 'BIRD MAHONEY UPDATE: Joe Mahoney has 11 RBIs for the Frederick Keys through six games in the Carolina League. Last night in Myrtle Beach, he went 2-3 with four RBIs. Ron Welty connected on two home runs against the Pelicans on 4/13.
South Atlantic League Stories from April 15, 2010
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- Doyle Dazzles, Intimidators Win Again - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- BlueClaws Burned by Suns, 4-2 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Kannapolis takes 5-1 win over Legends - Lexington Legends
- Drive Do It All in 4-0 Shutout in Homestand Finale - Greenville Drive
- Suns Shut Down BlueClaws 4-2 - Hagerstown Suns
- Jackets Again Denied Sweep, Fall 4-1 - Augusta GreenJackets
- Shorebirds Win 1,000th Game In Franchise History - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Power, Pirates to Raise Funds for Montcoal Mining Disaster Fund - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Opening Homestand Run-Down - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Captains Return On April 17 For Six-Game Homestand - SAL1
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- Cannon, Taylor To Return For Opening Night; Legends To Be In 'Formal Attire' - Lexington Legends
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