Tobs Rally for Third Straight Win

July 19, 2012 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilson Tobs News Release

WILSON, N.C. - Harry Slade delivered a two out, two-run triple in the fourth inning to send the Wilson Tobs to its third straight win as they defeated the Petersburg Generals 3-2 on Thursday night in front of 1,302 fans at Historic Fleming Stadium.

Wilson (17-28, 8-9) trailed by a run in the fourth inning before they turned the game around with some two strike magic. Collins Cuthrell singled earlier in the frame before Zack Lee coaxed a two-out walk ahead of Slade who drove home a pair with the game-winning triple to the right center gap.

That one-run lead was more than enough for Brent Bonvillian (W, 1-1) who worked seven innings for the Tobs and scattered three hits while allowing two unearned runs and fanning five.

Petersburg (20-25, 6-11) had their chance in the ninth inning as two men were able to reach against Aaron LaBrie (S, 1) but the Generals could not scratch as Grant Zawadzki grounded to short to truncate the game and give Wilson a 3-2 victory.

The Tobs and Generals will renew their vows for the final time this season on Friday night at the Petersburg Sports Complex. First pitch is slated for 7:05.

The Wilson Tobs 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 families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both the players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,000 alumni drafted and 53 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and CY Young winner Justin Verlander - make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at http://www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at http://www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (at cpleague).

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