BB: USAC: USA South Athletic Conference

[A.G.]

Averett over LC today...

Averett Cools Lynchburg Bats; Wins 2-1
http://www.lynchburg.edu/documents/Athletics/baseball/2007_Stats/lcbase11.htm

LYNCHBURG, VA - Strong pitching and timely hitting led to an Averett University victory Tuesday over the Lynchburg College baseball team, 2-1.

Kyle Bradley (Brookneal, VA/William Campbell) went 2-for-3 and stole a base to lead the Hornets offense and starting pitcher Evan Durrer (Charlottesville, VA/Charlottesville) only gave up two runs in six innings. However, Averett's Ahmed Shelton (Lynchburg, VA/Heritage) kept the Hornets at bay, giving up only one run in nine innings, scattering five hits and six walks.

The Hornets (8-3) had a number of opportunities to score in the ninth, but only came away with one run. Jeff Lincoln (Stafford, VA/North Stafford) drove in the lone Hornet run on a sacrifice fly, but the Hornets had two on with no outs and ended the game with the bases loaded.

The Hornets travel to Winchester, VA Wednesday to battle Shenandoah University at 2 p.m. and host North Carolina Wesleyan this Friday on Fox Field at 2 p.m.
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That was the LC's SID's take. My take is that Shelton is the BEST pitcher we have faced this year....so what if he is a 23 or 24 year old FRESHMAN. Don't take much into account about the walks...it was a very TIGHT strike zone today. He could have easily had 4-5 more K's and 3-4 less walks with a more forgiving plate umpire.

[h-sc bball]

Former Heritage Alumni from Lynchburg returns to his home town... He beat us 3-1 second game of the year...had great stuff that day...how about 24 or maybe 25. Averett 18-4....wow...what a difference a year can make.

go Tigers

[narch]

You seem a little irritable narch

not irritable at all...the bold was simply to provide emphasis...my first, subtle response didn't get the point across, so i wanted to make certain that my second did

and work couldn't be better...thanks for asking

Narch, you guys have some good people behind your kids.

mu has really been lucky with very good sid's for as far back as i can remember - it's a tough job at a place like methodist...1 sid for 17 ncaa sports, many of which play into the post-season...lots of game day stuff...low pay...little thanks - they've done a great job, though

[Jim Dixon]

One cannot thank a small school SID enough.  Universally they have made my life so much easier.

[Catfishncwc]

VWC looks pretty impressive so far.  They have a ton of pitching and have been showing some depth as of late.  Looks like there will be a strong south regional this year.

Catfish,
If you are who I think you are, we had a very competitive battle in the late 90's and you are now a scout. What do you think of Rivera in a pro atmosphere. I believe he has the stuff but would like your opinion.

Flanny

Kevin is that you.  You still coaching after you left VWC? 
Rivera is a fringe prospect at this point.  I have not seen him since the Coastal Plain league in the summer.  I am going to see him this sunday so I will let you know what I think.  The one thing hurting him is his surgery at this point.  I think he could me a effective reliever at the next level.

[VW-16]

Kevin is that you.  You still coaching after you left VWC? 
Rivera is a fringe prospect at this point.  I have not seen him since the Coastal Plain league in the summer.  I am going to see him this sunday so I will let you know what I think.  The one thing hurting him is his surgery at this point.  I think he could me a effective reliever at the next level.
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Yes it is me and no I am not coaching any longer. Took a job as commodities broker in Annapolis. Completely agree with you on the reliever point (he was a reliever/closer his first 2 years). Fringe guys sometimes look more impressive when they can go in and blow it out for an inning or 2.

Hope all is well for you

[narch]

the monarchs won 14-13 in an 11 inning game against d2 alderson broaddus last night...they made 5 errors as a team...the defense is starting to worry me a bit

game story and box score

[NCWC]

Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Battling Bishops earn twinbill sweep of Emory & Henry

Rocky Mount, NC - In Wednesday afternoon baseball action, the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan moved to 14-5 on the season with a twinbill sweep of Emory & Henry at Bauer Field.  Wesleyan took game one by a 12-2 score as sophomore catcher Justin Batts went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and homerun.  Game two saw Bishop freshman hurler Doug Roenker throw the first complete game of his collegiate career in a 9-0 shutout.  With the two losses, the Wasps drop to 2-7 overall.

Wesleyan's bats came alive early in the opener as the Bishops forged an 8-0 lead in the first two innings.  Joel Creef and Matt Smith both scored in the bottom of the first with Creef coming around on a Wasp error and Smith being plated by a Zollie Woodlief single.  NCWC's six-run second was capped by Batts' three-run homer to left.

Mark Wooten and Alex Lively picked up RBIs in the fourth and fifth innings as Wesleyan plated four more runs to increase its lead to 12-0.  The Wasps, however, avoided the shutout with two runs in the top of the seventh.  Will Freeland recorded an RBI-double to left and later scored on a Seth Hyder single to center.

Bishop starter Kyle Robertson earned the win on the mound, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings and scattering five hits.  The junior righty walked none and struck out three before being relieved by senior Matt Bryan.  Bryan finished the final 2.2 innings and both EHC runs on three hits.

Emory & Henry used six different pitchers with starter George Harrington suffering the loss.  Gavin Haynes and Freeland paced the Wasps offensely with two hits each.

Like Batts, Smith was 3-for-4 at the plate and scored three runs.  Creef and Wooten added two hits apiece for the Bishops, who ripped 12 hits as team. 

In game two, Wesleyan put up a five-spot in the second inning to take the early lead.  It proved to be more than enough for Roenker, who went the distance and scattered just six hits.  He walked one and struck out four.

Sophomore second baseman Wes Means delivered the big blow on offense when he deposited a three-run double into the corner in left in the second.  Wesleyan added four insurance runs in the fourth for the 9-0 final.

Matt Duffy was 2-for-3 to pace the Wasps on offense, while seven different Bishops had one hit in the game.  EHC again used six pitchers with Daniel Griggs taking the loss after allowing the five-run second inning (four earned).

Previously on Tuesday, the Bishops fell on the road at Virginia Wesleyan by an 11-8 score.  The Marlins jumped out to a 9-2 lead after five innings, and although the Bishops plated five runs in the sixth, it was too little to late as VWC out-scored NCWC 2-1 over the final three frames.

Ben Moore took the loss for the Bishops, throwing four complete innings and giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits.  Offensively, Justin Batts was 2-for 5 with five RBIs.

Wesleyan returns to action on Thursday when the Bishops travel to Hampden-Sydney College.  Game time is slated for 3:00 p.m.

[A.G.]

Looks like NCWC is making mincemeat out of the ODAC (except for VWC)...
..HSC today and Lynchburg tomorrow.  It should be quite the series at Ferrum this weekend.

[NCWC]

A couple factors for the NCWC vs Ferrum series

1.  Ferrum is coming off from a long road trip to FL
2.  It is colder than .... up there
3.  Will the bats and defense come around for NCWC
4.  Last year when these two teams met Ferrum was #9, and was swept in the 3 game series
5.  There might be a little looking ahead on NCWC's part for the rest of the week.

[A.G.]

Ferrum has a top-notch freshman hurler with Lincoln Garner...which will at least keep them in Game 1.  I also heard that NCWC has one of their top bats on the shelf...not sure about the truth to that rumor, though.

[NCWC]

I heard the same rumor...minor bp fracture in the pinky or something of that nature...time table i think is the week before averett.

[narch]

Bishop starter Kyle Robertson earned the win on the mound, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings and scattering five hits.  The junior righty walked none and struck out three before being relieved by senior Matt Bryan. 

how does that happen...i thought you had to pitch 5 complete innings to be credited with a win?  does it change in a 7 inning game?

the monarchs play 2 vs. ehc today...i'm wondering who will pitch - they used 6 guys yesterday in the 11 inning affair yesterday and have a crucial set with gc this weekend

[Catfishncwc]

They were both 7 inning ball games and yes in a seven inning ball game 4 innings is all that is needed for a win.

[narch]

thanks catfish

the monarchs got a 7-1 win in the first game of the ehc dh today...bisplinghoff threw a 7 inning complete game 3 hitter...would've been a shutout if not for an unearned run in the 7th...he looked pretty sharp, but i was surprised to see him throw today - he's been pitching well and i thought he might be held out in case he was needed in long relief over the weekend - game 2 results are pending

monarchs win game two 12-1 - frosh landon jordan pitched 6 strong, giving up just 4 hits and 1 er - looks like ehc went wholestaff since they've played 4 games in 2 days - game stories and box scores