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RedWolves continue hot start with win over Tobs
July 7, 2009
Wilson, NC — The Wilson Tobs have had success against the Florence RedWolves all season. On Monday night, the RedWolves turned the tables on the Tobs in front of 948 fans at Fleming Stadium by a score of 6-2.
The Tobs, won had won five of six from the division-leading RedWolves, fall to 3-2, and a game and a half out of the CPL 2nd Half South Division Race.
The Tobs fell behind quickly as Florence scored single runs in the second and fourth, one of which came on a two-out solo home run from the designated hitter and starting pitcher Barrett Kleinecht to left field, high off the top of the Fleming Stadium Scoreboard to make it 2-0. The Tobs would tie things up with single runs of their own, this time in the fourth and fifth, thanks in part to an Aaron Watkins RBI-groundout to knot things up 2-2.
In the sixth, against Tobs starter Jesse Hernandez, the RedWolves were finally able to break through offensively. A fielding error by Tobs shortstop Matt Johns, a sacrifice fly by Herman Petzold, and an RBI-double by Preston Shuey made it 5-2 in favor of Florence, who would add on an insurance run in the seventh to complete the scoring.
Kleinecht (2-0) pitched six innings as the starter for Florence to pick up his second win of the season. Hernandez (2-2) picked up the loss for the Tobs, his second of 2009. Both of Hernandez’ losses this season have come in his two starts for Wilson. Right-handed sidewinder John Taylor picked up the save with three scoreless innings of relief, his second of the season.
The Tobs hit the road to battle the Fayetteville SwampDogs on Tuesday night, then come home to take on the Wilmington Sharks this Wednesday night beginning at 7:05pm. The Tobs will be celebrating their mascot, Slugger’s Birthday presented by Denny’s Restaurant, with all of his mascot friends! 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
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