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2 Blazers Earn 2008 Region XIII/Rawlings Gold Gloves
May 6, 2008

Brent Hudson

Reg Ott

Joel Thornton

Cleveland, TN., Two Belhaven College Baseball players were awarded with the 2008 Region XIII/Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Tuesday night. Brent Hudson, and Reg Ott were selected due to their outstanding defensive seasons.

Reg Ott committed only one error from left field this season for the Blazers. Brent Hudson posted a .935 fielding percentage as he touched the ball 184 times this season at 3rd base.

Blazers Season Comes to End With Loss
May 7, 2008

Shawn Anderson

Joel Thornton

Cleveland, Tenn., The Belhaven Blazers Baseball Team's (41-17, 23-10) season came to an end this afternoon with a 1-3 loss to the Southern Polytechnic State University Hornets. The Blazers finish the season with a record of 41-17 and a 23-10 conference mark.

Brian Legnon (9-6) took the complete game loss as he allowed only 1 earned run, and struck out 4.

Shawn Anderson provided the Blazers' only run of the game with his homerun in the 7th inning. Anderson finished the game 2 for 4.

Other Blazers with contributions from the plate were Bryan Bennett (1-3, DBL), Reg Ott (1-3, BB), Grant Vance (3-3), and Brian McCormick (1-4).

Blazers Fall to #3 Lee in Region XIII Tournament
May 6, 2008

Blaise King

Joel Thornton

Cleveland, Tenn., The Belhaven Blazers Baseball Team (41-16, 23-10) lost their opening round game in the 2008 Region XIII Tournament to #3 lee University by a score of 0-15. Often in baseball a team will have everything go their way in a victory, Tuesday night was one of those rare occurrences where the Blazers were not able to get anything to go their way, and Lee University seem to have everything go their way.

Riley Galloway (8-3) took the loss for the Blazers as he pitched 4 innings, allowing 8 earned runs. Joe Diecidue, Andy Kuehn, and Sean Steverson each pitched an inning of relief in the game.

Blaise King reached base 3 times in the ballgame. He was 1 for 2 with a walk, and reached in the first inning on a strike out when the catcher allowed the pitch to get away from him.

The Blazers other 3 hits were banged out by Josh Bennett, Brent Hudson, and Hunter Robinson.

The Blazers will play Southern Polytechnic State University at 12:00 PM EDT tomorrow.

Blazers Crush Badgers; Earn Regional Berth
May 2, 2008

Courtesy of GCAC Tournament Staff

MOBILE, Ala—The Belhaven College Blazers used the long ball to eliminate host Spring Hill College from the 2008 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament Friday evening with an impressive 16-4 victory. The victory guarantees that the Blazers will finish no lower than 6th in the region giving them a berth to the 2008 Region Tournament in Cleveland, TN.

Batting 7th and 8th in the Blazers’ lineup, DH Joe Scalzo and catcher Brian McCormick combined to go 7-for-8 with 10 RBI and 4 homers. Each player smacked two homers as Belhaven scored 13 runs between the 5th and 7th innings to run away with the ball game.

While the offense teed off to the tune of 17 hits, Belhaven starter Kyle Buescher cruised to the victory by scattering 8 hits over 7 innings and limiting the Badgers to 4 runs.

Scalzo smacked his first homer of the game, a 2-run shot, in the 4th inning to give Belhaven a 3-0 lead, and then the Blazers erupted with their late run production.

The Blazers sent 12 batters to the plate in a 6-run 5th and then three homers over the 6th and 7th frames iced the game. McCormick smoked a 3-run shot in the 6th, and then Scalzo and McCormick went back-to-back in the 7th inning.

Bryan Bennett finished 3-for-4 and Chris Hartfield finished 2-for-4 for the Blazers. Justin Harrison went 3-for-5 for the Badgers and Pat O’Malley went 2-for-4 at the plate.

The Badgers’ season is done at 19-37, while the Blazers (41-15) advance to play at noon on Saturday versus the Mobile/LSU-Shreveport winner.

Blazers Rally to Defeat Mobile
May 1, 2008

Courtesy of GCAC Tournament Staff

MOBILE, Ala—The 3rd-seeded Belhaven College Blazers staved off elimination for another day by using a 7-run 7th inning to rally and knock top-seeded University of Mobile to an elimination game Friday at noon.

Belhaven had runners aplenty in the early going, but Mobile’s Jesse Luker kept working out of trouble, stranding 9 Blazer runners through 6 innings of work to help the Rams to a 5-2 lead.

But, Belhaven more than made up for the earlier miscues by touching up reliever Ira Turner for seven runs in the 7th. The Blazers sent 13 batters to the plate in the game-changing inning and Reg Ott, Brian McCormick, Shawn Anderson and Charlie Edwards produced run-scoring singles, while Austin Fagan plated a pair with a single.

The Rams had built a 3-0 lead after one inning of action, when Carlos Romero and Daine Solomon produced 2-out RBIs, and then the teams traded deuces in the 5th to set the stage for the 7th-inning fireworks.

Brian Legnon was the winner for the Blazers, going 7 innings, allowing 3 earned runs and scattering 12 hits. Anderson finished 2-for-4, Edwards picked up two hits, Ott went 2-for-5 with 3 RBI, Brian McCormick went 3-for-4 and Chris Hartfield finished 2-for-4 for the Blazers.

For the Rams, Daine Solomon finished 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, Carlos Romero went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI, Kevin Orso went 3-for-5 and Nelson Curry finished the game 2-for-5 at the plate for the Rams.

A bright spot for 8th-ranked Mobile came in the 1st inning when Luker struck out Bryan Bennett and Charlie Edwards to move into first-place on the all-time strikeouts list at the University of Mobile. The senior lefty is also the career leader in wins and innings pitched.

The Rams fall to an elimination game at noon Friday against the loser of the LSU-Shreveport/William Carey ball game, while the Blazers move on to face Spring Hill College at 3:30 Friday.

Blazers Fall Short Behind Galloway's Gem
April 30, 2008

Riley Galloway

Courtesy of GCAC Tournament Staff

MOBILE, Ala—The 4th-seeded William Carey University pulled out a 4-0 victory over 3rd-seeded Belhaven on day one of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Wednesday at Stan Galle Field.

The game was a pitcher’s duel between the Crusaders’ Lance Brewer and Belhaven’s Riley Galloway, as William Carey held a tenuous 1-0 lead through 8, before tacking on 3 insurance runs in the final frame.

Brewer stranded five runners early, before settling down to allow only one base runner over the final 4 frames. The righty limited the Blazer bats to four hits while fanning 6 in a complete game effort. William Carey gave Brewer an early run when Greg Alexander singled home Michael Lewis in the 3rd to score an unearned run.

Galloway kept the Crusaders in check from there, allowing only one earned run on eight hits in 8.2 innings pitched. Galloway sat down 13 batters in a row before a pair of 2-out singles in the 9th chased him. Closer Kyle Medley came on with a pair on and two outs and got what would’ve been an inning-ending strikeout, but a wild pitch allowed pinch hitter Steven Moore to reach first base bringing in another run for the Crusaders

The Crusaders capitalized on an error by third baseman Brent Hudson scoring two more runs in the ninth inning to expand the lead to 4-0. Lewis went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead the Crusader batters. Brandon Chretien went 2-for-4 for William Carey and Chris Hartfield went 1-for-2 at the plate for Belhaven.

William Carey (36-20) advances to play the winner of LSU-Shreveport v. Spring Hill at 7:00 pm Thursday, while Belhaven (39-15) will face top seed Mobile at 3:30 Thursday.

Medley/Ott Earn GCAC All-Conference
April 29, 2008

Kyle Medley

Reg Ott

Joel Thornton

Mobile, Ala., Belhaven College Baseball Players Kyle Medley, and Reg Ott were voted to the 2008 GCAC All-Conference Team on Tuesday afternoon. The player were recognized at the GCAC Awards Dinner later that evening.

Kyle Medley, the Blazers' Closing Pitcher, tied the Belhaven single season saves record this season with 10. Medley has posted a 1.78 ERA, with 34 strikeouts in 25 1/4 innings this season. He has also gained 1 win from the closing position.

Reg Ott, the Blazers' Left Fielder, leads the nation in triples as his 11 is a Belhaven College record. Ott also leads the team in batting average at .395.

For the full 2008 GCAC All-Conference list click here!

3 Blazers Earn 2008 GCAC/Rawlings Gold Gloves
April 29, 2008

Brent Hudson

Brian Legnon

Reg Ott

Joel Thornton

Mobile, Ala., Three Belhaven College Baseball players were awarded with the 2008 GCAC/Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Tuesday night. Brent Hudson, Brian Legnon, and Reg Ott were recognized at the GCAC Awards Dinner as the best defense players at their position for 2008.

For the full list of GCAC/Rawlings Gold Glove recipients click here!

Blazers Top Loyola, Medley Ties Saves Record
April 25, 2008

Kyle Medley

Courtesy Loyola University

Westwego, La.- Belhaven scored five runs in the top of the first inning en route to a 6-4 victory over Loyola Friday night at Segnette Field.

Brian Legnon (8-5) got the win for the Blazers as he pitched 6.2 innings and gave up four runs on six hits and struck out five. Kyle Medley picked up his 10^th save of the season, tying the Belhaven College record. He entered with two outs in the eighth and retired all four batters he faced. Medley struck out two.

Reg Ott, Bryan Bennett, and Joe Scalzo each had two hits for the Blazers (39-13).

For Loyola, starter Andrew Laiche (3-9) was tagged with the loss. He surrendered six runs in 6.1 innings of work. He struck out seven and gave up 11 hits. Paul Neill was effective in relief for the Wolfpack. The senior right hander went 2.1 innings and gave up only one hit and struck out two.

Brian Mason led at the plate for Loyola (18-31). He was 2 for 5 with three RBI. Mason hit his fourth home run of the season in the bottom of the sixth inning to cut the Blazer lead to 6-2.

The regular season concludes for both teams with a double header on Saturday at Segnette. First pitch in game one is slated for 1 p.m.

Blazers Fall to NCAA DII #5 Delta State
April 23, 2008

Shawn Anderson

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss. - The Belhaven College Baseball Team (38-14, 22-10) fell to NCAA DII #5 Delta State University on Wednesday night by a score of 5-8. With the victory the Statesmen push their current win streak to 20 games.

The Blazers fell behind early by a score of 0-7, but rallied to make a game out of it with 5 runs in the final 5 innings. Joe Diecidue took the loss as he allowed 6 earned runs in 3 1/3 innings. Joe Patterson allowed 1 earned run in 4 innings of relief work. Kyle Medley finished the game, shutting the Statesmen down in the final 1 2/3 innings.

Marcus Wilson (2-0) took the victory with 2 innings of relief work. Levi Bishop earned his 6th save of the season, as he quelled a Blazers rally in the 8th and then shut the door in the 9th.

Shawn Anderson paced the Blazers offense with 2 RBIs on the night. Anderson finished the game 1 for 3, with a double. Brent Hudson and Chris Hartfield had doubles on the night, while Blaise King legged out a triple.

The Blazers will be back in action Friday night as they travel to New Orleans, LA, to take on Loyola University in the final GCAC series of the 2008 season. Friday's game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazers Blast Lambuth
April 22, 2008

Riley Galloway

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss. - The Belhaven College Baseball Team (38-13, 22-10) defeated the Lambuth University Eagles on Tuesday by a score of 10-0. The Blazers set the pace early as the scored 4 runs in the first inning, and never looked back.

Riley Galloway (8-1) pitched a complete game gem for the Blazers as he held the Eagles to just 3 hits in 7 innings. Galloway struck out 2 and walked only 1.

Bryan Bennett hit his team leading 7th home run of the season, as he went 2 for 3, with 3 runs scored, and 1 RBI on the night. Brian McCormick earned 2 RBIs on the night as he walked twice with the bases loaded. McCormick drew 3 walks in the game.

The Blazers will be back in action tomorrow night as they welcome Delta State University to Smith-Wills Stadium, for the Blazers 2008 home finale. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazers Broom Badgers
April 19, 2008

Blaise King

Courtesy of Spring Hill College Athletics

Mobile, Ala. - Spring Hill College dropped both halves of a doubleheader to conference foe Belhaven College (37-13, 22-10 GCAC) by the scores of 11-8 and 11-0 on Saturday at Stan Galle Field.

The first game saw the Badgers erupt for five runs in the fifth inning to grab a 5-3 lead off Blazer starter Chris Hartfield. In the frame, pinch hitter Jared Bonvillian crushed a two-run homer to left field followed just four batters later by first baseman Brad Holstein's two-run shot over the leftfield fence.

The Blazers answered the challenge in the sixth inning by tying the game off a two- run double by left fielder Reg Ott. Spring Hill, however, sprang back into action in the bottom of the sixth with a three-run outburst led by run-scoring singles by Holstein and right fielder Ryan Hall.

In the seventh, Badger reliever Mario Garcia (2-4) surrendered four runs off three hits including a two-run homerun by pinch hitter Brian McCormick.

Riley Galloway (7-1) was the winner in relief while Kyle Medley picked up his ninth save of the year for Belhaven.

The second game was scoreless through four innings as Spring Hill starter Taylor Chadick (3-6) and Belhaven's Kyle Buescher (4-1) both settled into early grooves, but it would be Chadick who blinked first, giving up a two-run homer to right to second baseman Blaise King in the fifth inning. The Blazers offense then opened the floodgates and scored five runs in the sixth inning to go with four more in the seventh.

Buescher pitched the complete-game victory allowing just four hits, two walks and two strikeouts.

The Blazer will be back in action on Tuesday when they welcome Lambuth University to Smith-Wills Stadium. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazers Top Millsaps; Sweep Maloney Series
April 15, 2008

Reg Ott

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (35-12, 20-9) defeated the Millsaps College Majors on Tuesday night by a score of 10-5. The win gives the Blazers a 6 games to none sweep over Millsaps and Mississippi College. This is the first time that feat has been accomplished in the 6 year history of the trophy.

Joe Diecidue took the mound for the Blazers, but left the game in the 2nd inning due to an injury. Riley Galloway (6-1) took the win after coming in to a 0-3 deficit and with Major, Quinn Salmon, on 3rd with no outs. Galloway stranded the runner on 3rd to stop the Majors' rally as he struck out Tyler Berry and Billy Murphy, and got Tait Hendrix to fly out to left field.

Millsaps built that 3-0 lead via a 2-run homerun by Will Hawkins and a solo homerun by Hunter Owen. The homeruns were back-to-back. They would add another homerun by Derrik Boland in the top of the 4th to take a 4-0 lead.

The Blazers came storming back, scoring 8 runs in the 3rd and 4th innings then adding single runs in the 5th and 7th. Reg Ott's 2-run homerun in the 3rd tied the game and the Blazers never looked back. Blaise King scored the final run for the Blazers as he stole home in the 7th inning.

Riley Galloway pitched 6 innings, with a (college) career high 9 strike outs, and 1 earned run. Brian Legnon and Ethan Rodgers each pitched an inning in relief to close out the game.

Charlie Edwards (2-5, 2 RBIs, 2B, 2 runs scored), Reg Ott (2-4, HR, 3B, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored), and Brian McCormick (1-4, HR, 2 RBIs) had multiple RBI nights for the Blazers.

The Blazers travel to Mobile, AL, to take on Spring Hill College in a 3-game weekend set starting on Friday. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazers Honor Seniors; Sweep Tougaloo
April 12, 2008

From left to right: Matt Schane, Kyle Buescher, Hunter Robinson, Reg Ott, Shawn Anderson, Bryan Bennett, Joe Scalzo, Blaise King, And Grant Vance

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (34-12, 20-9) defeated the Tougaloo Bulldogs in a double header on Saturday by scores of 11-4 and 21-0. The victories give the Blazers the season sweep of Tougaloo and pushes them to only 1/2 game behind LSU-S for second place in the GCAC standings. The teams are tied in the win column but the Blazers trail in the loss column due to a game lost at Mobile due to weather.

Prior to the game, the members of the 2008 senior class were honored in a ceremony recognizing them and their accomplishments. This year's seniors that were honored are Blaise King, Kyle Buescher, Bryan Bennett, Shawn Anderson, Reg Ott, Matt Schane, Joe Scalzo, Hunter Robinson, and Grant Vance.

Game 1

Joe Patterson took the no decision for the Blazers in game 1, but left the game with a 9-2 lead after 3 innings of work. Patterson allowed 2 earned runs and struck out 3. Sean Steverson (1-0) earned his first win of the 2008 season as he pitched 3 innings in relief, allowing only 2 hits and no earned runs. Josh Young closed out the game pitching the final inning for the Blazers.

Blaise King had a perfect game from the plate as he went 3 for 3, with 2 RBIs. Other Blazers with hits in the game were Charlie Edwards (2-4, DBL, 2 runs scored), Reg Ott (2-4, triple, SB, 2 runs scored), Brent Hudson (2-3, BB, RBI, 2 runs scored), Grant Vance (1-3, BB, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored), Hunter Robinson (2-5, DBL, RBI, run scored), and Chris Hartfield (1-3, triple, 3 RBIs, run scored).

Warren Mason took the complete game loss for the Bulldogs, allowing 7 earned runs, and striking out 3 in 6 innings.

Game 2

Kyle Buescher also took a no decision in his start today, but left after 3 innings with a 13-0 lead. Buescher allowed only 1 hits through 3 innings of work. Andy Kuehn (1-0) got his first victory of the 2008 season as he struck out 4 in 2 innings of work. Kyle Medley and Jordan Bennett each pitched an inning of work in relief.

Blazers with multiple hits were Austin Fagan (2-3, DBL, BB 3 RBIs, 3 runs scored), Josh Bennett (2-2, triple, DBL, RBI, and 2 runs scored), Mackenzie Woods (2-4, 3 RBIs, run scored), Brian McCormick (2-4, DBL, 2 RBIs, run scored), and Chad Howard (2-3, 2 DBLs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored).

The Blazers will be back in action on Tuesday night as they welcome Millsaps College to Smith-Wills Stadium for the final game of the 2008 Maloney Trophy Series. The Blazers have already clinched the trophy and are looking for a clean sweep of the field with a victory. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazers Top Bulldogs
April 11, 2008

Chris Hartfield

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (32-12, 18-9) defeated the Tougaloo College Bulldogs, on Friday night, by a score of 11-1. Chris Hartfield, normally a starting pitcher, took the field at shortstop tonight and was the highlight of the game as he went 3 for 4, with 3 RBIs, with 3 runs score, and a homerun.

Brian Legnon (7-4) took the win for the Blazers as he pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run, and striking out 8. Ethan Rodgers closed out the game pitching the final 2 innings, giving up only 1 hit, and striking out 2.

William Womble took the loss for the Bulldogs, as he allowed 9 earned runs through 7 innings. Michael Langston pitched the final 2.3 of an inning.

Other Blazers coming through at the plate were Blaise King (2-4, RBI, SB, run scored), Shawn Anderson (1-4, SB, DBL), Bryan Bennett (2-4, SB), Charlie Edwards (1-4), Reg Ott (3-4, 2 DBLs, 2 runs scored), Brent Hudson (2-3, RBI, DBL, SB, run scored), and Hunter Robinson (2-3, DBL, 2 RBI, SB, 2 runs scored).

The Bulldogs lone run came off a Quincy Walker homerun in the 1st inning.

The teams will resume their weekend series tomorrow in a double header at Smith-Wills Stadium. Game time is set for 1:00 PM. A ceremony honoring the 2008 Belhaven seniors will take place prior to the first game.

#25 Blazers Sweep Season Series With Choctaws
April 8, 2008

Brent Hudson

Joel Thornton

Clinton, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (31-12, 17-9), defeated the Mississippi College Choctaws on Tuesday night by a score of 9-5. With the victory, the Blazers bring their 2008 Maloney Series record to 5-0, and sweep their season series with the Choctaws 3-0. Belhaven clinched the 2008 Maloney Trophy against Millsaps College on March 25, with a 16-10 victory.

Riley Galloway took the hill for the Blazers but took the no decision as he left with a 5-4 lead after 4 2/3 innings. Joe Diecidue (7-1) took the win in relief as he pitched 2 1/3 innings, striking out 3. Joe Patterson and Kyle Medley each pitched an inning, both gave up no hits and stuck out 2.

The Blazers trailed for the first half of the game until they erupted for 5 runs in the 5th inning highlighted by Brent Hudson's mammoth 2 run home run that landed on Mississippi College's softball field. Hudson finished the game 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 4 RBIs.

Other Blazers with RBIs in the game were Shawn Anderson (1-5, DBL, RBI, run scored), Bryan Bennett (3-4, DBL, RBI, 2 runs scored), Charlie Edwards (2-3, RBI, 2 runs scored), Reg Ott (2-4, RBI, run scored), and Brian McCormick (1-4, DBL, RBI).

The Blazers will be back in action on Friday night as they welcome Tougaloo College to Smith-Wills Stadium for a GCAC weekend series. Also, do not forget, Senior Day Ceremonies will take place prior to Saturday's double header.

Senior Day Set for Saturday
April 7, 2008

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., - The final 2008 GCAC home series will be this weekend against Tougaloo. A ceremony honoring the 2008 Senior Class will take place prior to Saturday's double header at Smith-Wills Stadium.

#25 Blazers Split Series with #6 Mobile
April 6, 2008

Bryan Bennett

Joel Thornton

Mobile, Ala., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (30-12, 17-9), lost to the #6 University of Mobile Rams, on Saturday, by a score of 3-4. The Blazers split 2 games over the rain shortened weekend as they defeated the Rams 11-5 on Friday.

Kyle Buescher took the mound but earned a no decision in the game. Chris Hartfield (6-3) took the loss for the Blazers as he pitched well in 3 2/3 innings, but allowed 1 earned run on a Carlos Romero homerun in the bottom of the 5th. Joe Patterson closed out the game pitching the final 1 2/3 innings.

Mobile pitching was able to keep Blazers' bats cold. The Blazers tied the game in the 5th inning off a 2 run homerun by Bryan Bennett, but the Blazers were unable to push any more runs across. Brent Hudson crushed a solo homerun in the 4th to account for the only other Blazers run.

The Blazers will be back in action on Tuesday as they travel to Clinton, Ms, to take on the Mississippi College Choctaws in a Maloney Series game. The Blazers have already locked up the 2008 Maloney Trophy, but have a game left with both Mississippi College and Millsaps. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Rain Forces Baseball Schedule Change
March 5, 2008

Joel Thornton

Mobile, AL., - There has been a change in today's baseball schedule. The double header has been cancelled. The Blazers and Rams will play a single 9 inning game at 3:00 PM. Check back here for more updates.

#25 Blazers Use 4 Homeruns to Defeat #6 Mobile
April 4, 2008

Shawn Anderson

Joel Thornton

mobile, Ala., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (30-11, 17-8), defeated the University of Mobile rams on Friday afternoon by a score of 11-5. The Blazers scored their 11 runs on 14 hits, that including 4 homeruns.

Shawn Anderson led the Blazers attack with a 3 for 5 effort, with 3 RBIs and a run scored. Andersons homerun in the 9th inning provided a dagger through the heart of a Rams comeback. 4 Blazers hit homeruns in the game (Bennett, Anderson, Edwards, and Robinson). Other Blazers with a multi-hit game were Bryan Bennett (2-4, 3 RBIs, BB, run scored), Brent Hudson (2-5, RBI, run scored), and Hunter Robinson (2-5, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored).

Brian Legnon (6-4) took the victory for the Blazers as he pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing only 2 earned runs. Joe Diecidue pitched 1 inning of relief. Kyle Medley earned his conference leading 8th save as he stuck out Nelson Curry looking with the bases loaded. Curry represent the go ahead run at the time.

The Blazers and Rams will wrap-up their weekend series tomorrow with a double header. Game time is set for 1 :00 PM.

Ott Region XIII / GCAC Player of the Week
April 3, 2008

Reg Ott

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., Senior outfielder Reg Ott has been selected as the Region XIII and GCAC Player of the Week, for the week ending March 30, 2008. During the week, Ott batted 11 for 20, with 7 RBIs, 5 doubles, 2 triples, and 3 runs scored. Ott was 4 for 6, with 2 doubles, a triple, and 3 RBIs against Millsaps College as the team clinched the 2008 Maloney Trophy. His triple broke the school record for triples in a season at 8.

#25 Blazers Rally Late For Victory
April 2, 2008

Brian McCormick

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (29-11, 16-8), rallied from a 1-3 deficiet on Wednesday night to record a 9-3 victory over Union University. The victory gives the Blazers there 23 win in their last 26 games, setting them up for this weekend's vital series with #6 University of Mobile.

Riley Galloway (5-1) took the win for the Blazers as he allowed only 1 earned run through 7 innings of work. Joe Patterson pitched 2 innings for the save, as the blazers only led by 2 when he entered the game.

Reg Ott continued to swing a hot bat as he led the Blazers on the night, going 3 for 4, with 2 RBIs, and a run scored. Brian McCormick also drove in 2, as he went 2-4, with 2 RBIs. Other Blazers driving in runs on the night were Shawn Anderson (1-5, SB, RBI, run scored), Bryan Bennett (1-4, RBI, 2 runs scored), Charlie Edwards (3-4, SB, 2 runs scored), Hunter Robinson (2-3, RBI), and Mackenzie Woods (1-1, RBI).

Game time for this weekends series with Mobile are 2:00 PM (Friday), and 1:00 PM (Saturday).

Pitching Propels Blazers to Sweep of #25 Pilots
March 29, 2008

Chris Hartfield

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (28-11, 16-8), winners of 22 of their last 25 games, swept the #25 LSU-Shreveport Pilots on Saturday to take over second place in the GCAC. The Blazers won game 1 by a score of 4-3 and game 2 by a score of 3-1.

Game 1

Kyle Buescher (3-1) took the win in game 1 as he allowed 2 earned runs through 5 innings. Joe Patterson worked 1 inning in relief. Kyle Medley earned his 7th save of the season shutting down the pilots in the final inning.

Charlie Edwards powered the Blazers in game 1 as he was 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs. Other Blazers providing offense were Blaise King (1-2, BB, run scored), Bryan Bennett (2-3, DBL, run scored), Reg Ott (1-3, DBL, RBI, run scored)

Juan Leon (1-1) took the complete game loss for the Pilots, allowing 3 earned runs in 6 innings of work.

Game 2

Chris Hartfield (6-2) tossed a complete game victory for the Blazers in game 2. Hartfield gave up 1 earned run and struck out 5 in 9 innings.

Reg Ott's 2 for 4 performance led the Blazers as he drove in 2 of the Blazers 3 runs for the game winning RBI in the 6th. Bryan Bennett drove in the other Blazers run in the 3 inning.

Justin Ennis (3-6) took the loss for the Pilots, allowing 3 earned runs in 7 innings. JV Lafitte closed the game out for the Pilots, pitching a perfect 8th inning.

Bryan Stebbings' homerun in the 2nd provided the Pilots' only run of the game.

The Blazers will be back in action on Tuesday as they welcome NCAA DII #11 Delta State University to Smith-Wills Stadium. Game time is 6:00 PM

Fagan's RBI Single Gives Blazers Victory in 12
March 28, 2008

Austin Fagan

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (26-11, 14-8) defeated the #25 LSU-Shreveport Pilots in 12 innings, by a score of 4-3, when an Austin Fagan single scored Reg Ott from second base. Fagan wasn't the only hero on the night for the Blazers. Trailing 2-3 in the bottom of the 9th, Bryan Bennett rocketed an RBI double to score Blaise King from 2nd base to send the game to extra innings.

Brian Legnon took the hill for the Blazers tonight and pitched a solid 8 1/3 innings, allowing only 3 earned runs, and striking out 11. Joe Diecidue pitched 2 innings of relief, striking out 3. Kyle Medley (1-0) took the victory tonight as he pitched 1 2/3 innings with a strike out.

Blaise King set the table for the Blazers all night as he went 3 for 5, with a double, a steal, a walk, and 2 runs scored. Reg Ott also continued to hit the ball well as he was 3 for 4, with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Other Blazers with offensive contributions were Shawn Anderson (2-5, walk, stolen base) and Austin Fagan (2-6, RBI).

The Blazers and Pilots will resume their GCAC weekend series with a double header tomorrow. Game time is set for 1:00 PM.

Blazers Fall to NCAA DII #11 Delta State
March 26, 2008

Reg Ott

Joel Thornton

Cleveland, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (25-11, 13-8) dropped a road game to NCAA #11 foe Delta State University on Wednesday night by a score of 1-7.

Riley Galloway (4-1) took his first loss of the season as he allowed 5 earned runs through 4 2/3 innings. Joe Patterson and Kyle Buescher pitched the final 3 /3 innings. Patterson struck out 4 in 2 1/3 innings and Buescher struck out 1 in 1 inning of work.

Reg Ott set a new record for triples in a season. Ott now has 8 breaking David Gilberts record that was set last year. Ott was 1 for 3 on the night.

The Blazers welcome LSU-Shreveport to Smith-Wills Stadium on Friday night for the first game in their weekend series. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazers 2008 Maloney Trophy Champions
March 25, 2008

2008 Maloney Trophy Champions

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (25-10, 13-8) clinched the 2008 Maloney Trophy on Tuesday with a 16-10 victory over NCAA DIII #23 Millsaps College. Millsaps put together a furious rally late in the game to score 7 in runs in the final 2 innings, but the Blazers maintained their composure to bring home the victory. With the win, the Blazers have won 19 of their last 21 games.

Joe Diecidue (6-1) took the victory for the Blazers as he pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing 5 earned runs, and striking out 4. Chris Hartfield took the mound in the 8th to record an out, and Kyle Medley closed out the game for the Blazers in the 9th.

Hits came often for the Blazers' offense as they racked up 22, and scored in every inning but the first and second. Every batter in the lineup registered a hit on the evening, Blazers with multiple hits on the night were Blaise King (3-4, SB, 2 BB, 3 runs scored), Shawn Anderson (3-4, DBL, BB, RBI, run scored), Bryan Bennett (3-6, HR, DBL, 3 RBIs, 4 runs scored), Charlie Edwards (2-4, DBL, 2 BB, 2 RBIs, 3 runs scored), Joe Scalzo (3-4, DBL, BB, 3 RBIs, 3 runs scored), Brent Hudson (2-6, 2 RBIs), and Reg Ott (4-6, 2 DBLs, 3 RBIs, run scored).

The Blazers will be back in action tomorrow night as they travel to Cleveland, MS, to take on NCAA DII rival #11 Delta State University. The game is a make-up due to rain earlier in the season. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazers Blast Thomas
March 19, 2008

Joe Diecidue

Joel Thornton

Thomasville, Ga., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (24-10, 13-8) defeated Thomas University on Wednesday by a score of 8-3. With the win, the Blazers wrap-up their pre-Easter road trip 2-1.

Joe Diecidue (5-1) took the win for the Blazers as he pitched 5 innings, allowing 3 earned runs, and 1 strike out. Chris Hartfield and Andy Kuehn each worked an inning of relief to close the game out.

Offensively, the Blazers put up 6 runs in the first inning thanks to timely hitting capped off by Lake Eiland's 2 run double. Eiland was 2-3 in the ballgame with 3 RBIs, and a stolen base. Other Blazers hitting the ball well on the day were Shawn Anderson (2-4, DBL, SB, run scored), Bryan Bennett (2-4, 2 DBLs, RBI, run scored), Charlie Edwards (2-4, RBI, run scored), Grant Vance (1-1), and Brent Hudson (1-2, 2 runs scored).

The Blazers will be back in action next Tuesday night as they travel across State street to take on rival Millsaps in the Maloney Trophy Series. The Blazers can clinch to 2008 Maloney trophy with the victory. Game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Blazer Fall on Road to Berry
March 18, 2008

Joe Scalzo

Joel Thornton

Thomasville, Ga., - The Belhaven College Blazers Baseball Team (23-10, 13-8) dropped a tight ballgame to Berry College on Tuesday by a score 0f 2-3. The game lasted only 7 innings due to Berry playing a game earlier in the day.

Brian Legnon (5-4) took the complete game loss. Legnon pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up 3 earned runs, striking out 5.

Joe Scalzo and Brent Hudson provided to only RBIs on the day for the Blazers. Scalzo's came on a solo homerun. Other Blazers with hits on the day were Blaise King (1-3), Charlie Edwards (1-3, double, run scored), Reg Ott (1-3, double), and Brian McCormick (1-3).

The Blazers will stay in Thomasville and face Thomas University tomorrow at 3:00 PM central time for those of you listening on the internet.

Blazers Top Stillman to Win 17 of Last 18
March 17, 2008

Josh Young

Joel Thornton

Tuscaloosa, Ala., The Belhaven College Baseball Team (23-9, 13-8) defeated NCAA DII foe Stillman College on Monday by a score of 8-4. With the victory, the Blazers start a new streak where they have won 3 consecutive games and 17 out of their last 18.

Joe Patterson started for the Blazers but took the no decision. Relief pitcher Ethan Rodgers (2-0) got the victory as he pitched 3 innings, allowing no earned runs, and logging a strike out. Josh Young closed out the game pitching the final inning.

Bryan Bennett paced the Blazers offense as he went 3-3, with a walk, 2 stolen bases, and 2 RBIs. Blaise King had another solid performance setting the table for the Blazers as he went 2-3, with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Other Blazers that contributed offensively were Shawn Anderson (0-2, 3 walks, 3 runs scored), Charlie Edwards (0-3, walk, RBI), Reg Ott (0-4, walk, RBI), Brian McCormick (1-4, homerun), and Lake Eiland (1-3, walk, run scored).

The Blazers will be back in action tomorrow as they will board the bus and travel to Thomasville, GA, where they will play Berry College tomorrow and Thomasville University on Wednesday. For those listening on the web, game time tomorrow will be 4:00 PM central.

Blazers Sweep Wild Double Header from Carey
March 15, 2008

Lake Eiland

Joel Thornton

Jackson, Miss., - The Belhaven College Blazers Baseball Team (22-9, 13-8) swept a double header from the William Carey Crusaders on Saturday to take their weekend series 2 games to 1. Today's games saw both teams score 46 runs as the Blazer won game 1, 18-11, and game 2, 9-8.

Game 1

Joe Diecidue (4-1) took the win in a wild first game that saw the teams combine for 29 runs on 27 hits and 8 errors. Diecidue pitched 3 2/3 allowing no earned runs, striking out 2.

Ray Kelly took the loss for Carey in relief as he allowed 6 earned runs in 2 innings, with 1 strike out.

Offensively, the Blazers pounded the ball behind the bats of Charlie Edwards (2-5, 4 RBIs, 3 runs scored), Brian McCormick (2-4, 3 RBIs, double), and Brent Hudson (3-3, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored, double). Freshman Lake Eiland may have provided the most exciting moment of the ballgames as he crushed a fastball 370 feet for his first collegiate homerun.

Louis Rolon led the Crusaders with a 2-4, 4 RBI performance in the game.

Game 2

Chris Hartfield started game 2 but picked up the no decision as he allowed 3 earned runs in 4 innings. Riley Galloway (4-0) took the win in relief as he pitched 3 1/3 innings allowing only 1 earned run. Closer Kyle Medley came in with 2 on, 1 out in the 8th to log a 5 out save for his 6th save of the season.

Charlie Edwards once again provided the big stick for the Blazers in game 2 as he went 3-3, with 4 RBIs, 2 runs scored, with his 5th homerun of the season.

Josh Troxclair (2-2) took the loss for the Crusaders as he allowed 6 earned runs through 4 1/3 innings of work. David Trixler paced the Crusader offense as he went 2-5, with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Next up the Blazers take to the road as they travel to Thomasville GA, with a stop in Tuscaloosa, AL, in between. The Blazers will take on Stillman College (3:00 PM) on Monday, Berry College (5:00 PM) on Tuesday, and Thomas University (4:00 PM) on Wednesday.