SwampDogs Speed Forces Game 3
Published on August 9, 2012 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
Fayetteville, NC- The Fayetteville SwampDogs led the Coastal Plain League in stolen bases and attempts this year. For the first 11 innings, the Forest City Owls kept the running game in check. In the 12th, the speed made all the difference. After a leadoff single, Mike Tauchman stole second and third base against pitcher Champ Rowland. Tauchman then came in to score on a passed ball by Will Chandler, giving the SwampDogs a 2-1 victory in 12 innings.
It's just the second loss for the Owls this postseason. Both of them have come in extra innings, on a walk-off passed ball to score the winning run in extra frames. The first one was in Game 1 of Forest City's first-round series against the Asheboro Copperheads. Fayetteville's win tonight forces a Game 3 tomorrow night at J.P. Riddle Stadium in Fayetteville at 7:05 PM. The winner will advance to the Petitt Cup Finals to take on the Columbia Blowfish.
The Owls took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 4th inning. Bryan Aanderud started the frame with a walk, but was quickly erased on a fielder's choice ground ball from Nate Chong. The Forest City centerfielder moved into scoring position on a wild pitch. Then, Alex Close hit a ball through the right side. Chong raced around third and slid around a tag by the catcher Jacob Golliday even though the throw beat him to the plate.
After a slow start, the SwampDogs offense finally came to life in the bottom of the 6th inning. Ryan Hander held them scoreless through the first five innings, but Hunter Privette allowed back-to-back doubles by Reed Harper and Sal Giardina that tied the game at 1-1.
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The Forest City Owls are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 16th season in 2012, 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 1,000 alumni drafted and 53 alums make their Major League debut thus 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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