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Nine-run fourth carries Wilson over Outer Banks

Tobs win sets up Monday night showdown

June 28, 2009

Wilson, NC — A nine-run fourth inning helped the Wilson Tobs steamroll the Outer Banks Daredevils in a matchup of former CPL North foes as the Tobs improved to 17-10 in front of 1,513 fans at Fleming Stadium by a score of 13-6 on Saturday night.

The nine-run fourth inning featured two-run singles from Bobby Leeper and Jake Astor, as well as a two-run home run by Zach Johnson. The last time the Tobs scored nine runs in a single inning was back on July 16, 2006 when the Tobs struck for as many runs in a 14-1 victory over the Peninsula Pilots.

Jeff Bloomer (1-0) came on in relief of a struggling and frustrated Trent Howard and pitched three innings while striking out three in picking up his first win of the season. Jim Birmingham (0-1) allowed eight unearned runs in getting his first loss of the season.

Leeper, Matt Johns and Ellis Lowe each had two hits for the Tobs in the victory.

The Tobs take on the Fayetteville SwampDogs in a possible winner-take-all for a first place championship in the CPL Southern Division this Monday, June 29 beginning at 7:05pm. The Tobs will be celebrating Jana Lake State Farm Night, which will include a Wilson Tobs Team Autographed Baseball Giveaway. Don’t forget, you can hear every pitch of the 2009 Tobs season with the Voice of Wilson Tobs Baseball, Dan Hasty, live on WUBN 106.9-FM.

The Wilson Tobs are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its thirteenth season, the Coastal Plain League features 15 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. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.

Contact:
Dan Hasty
252-291-8627