Zuber Goes The Distance In Owls Win
Published on June 19, 2014 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
FOREST CITY - The Owls pitchers continued to dominate the Columbia Blowfish in game two of the doubleheader, scheduled to go just seven innings.
Starter Tyler Zuber allowed just five hits in a 1-0 complete game shutout to defeat the Blowfish for their second straight win on Thursday night.
The Owls didn't get a hit with a runner in scoring position all game, but Devin Wenzel delivered a RBI fielder's choice in the top of the fourth inning scoring Hunter Bryant for the only run of the contest.
The Blowfish threatened in the final frame with a leadoff double, but two groundouts and a fly out ended the game.
Pitchers Colin Hightower, Orlando Razo and Max Cordy arrived last night and traveled with the team today.
The Owls will return to Forest City tonight to take on the Asheboro Copperheads tomorrow night at 7:30.
The Owls will continue the 2014 season at home Friday night they take on Asheboro at 7:30. Fans can purchase season tickets, ý season plans and 5-game Fireworks plans by calling the Owls office at 828-245-0000. Key dates for the 2014 season include: Fireworks Games on Saturday July 5th and Saturday August 2nd. Single game tickets are on sale now. The Owls will also take on the Chinese Taipei National team on July 7th.
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