SAL1 Delmarva Shorebirds

Shorebirds Game Notes

Published on April 20, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


Delmarva Shorebirds (7-5) vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers (3-9)

April 20, 2010 | Arthur W. Perdue Stadium | 7:05 PM

Series: Game 1

Radio: Sportstalk 960 | www.sportstalk960.com

PREVIEW: Following a walk off win on Monday night, the Shorebirds begin a four-game series with the Grasshoppers tonight. T.J. Baxter scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Glenn Gibson. The 'Birds are tied for first place in the Northern Division with the Lakewood BlueClaws. The Shorebirds took three of four games from the Grasshoppers at NewBridge Bank Park (4/12-4/15).

BONUS BASEBALL: The Shorebirds have gone into extra innings in back-to-back games for the first time since the 2008 season. On July 31st, they played a 13-inning game against Kannapolis (L, 5-6) and on August 1st, the two teams played 10-innings (W, 4-3).

BAXTER LEADS LEAGUE: T.J. Baxter scored his league leading 14th run of the season last night to give the 'Birds a walk off win. He has scored at least one run in 11 of the 12 games this season.

14TH FIRST ROUNDER: Matt Hobgood is the 14th Expos/Orioles first round selection to suit up for the Delmarva Shorebirds and first since Billy Rowell (1st round pick in 2006). The following first rounders have played for Delmarva; Chris Schwab, Michael Barrett, Darnell McDonald, Jayson Werth, Rick Elder, Mike Paradis, Larry Bigbie, Keith Reed, Chris Smith, Adam Loewen, Nick Markakis, Brandon Snyder and Billy Rowell.

24 GAMES IN 24 DAYS: The Shorebirds open the 2010 season with 24 games in 24 days. The first off day of the season isn't until May 2nd. The Shorebirds also have a stretch from early May into June where they play on 28 straight days.

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