 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
WEBCAST
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Belhaven College Baseball Ranked Pre-Season # 25 The NAIA Pre-Season Baseball Polls were released Tuesday with Belhaven College being ranked 25th in the country. Belhaven College finished the 2008 season with an overall record of 41-17 and made their 4th appearance in the NAIA Regional’s in five years. Belhaven Opens the 2009 Baseball Season January 23rd at Spring Hill College. The 2009 home opener will be February 6th against number 15 LSU-Shreveport. http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/111108aaa.html Belhaven Baseball Releases 2009 Schedule Jackson, MS-Head Coach Hill Denson and the Pre-Season # 25 Belhaven Blazers recently announced the 2009 Baseball Schedule, highlighted by 30 home games at Smith Wills Stadium in Jackson, MS. The schedule includes 36 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference games and the Blazers will continue the Cowboy Maloney series with Millsaps and Mississippi College as well. In 2008 Belhaven College Swept the Maloney Series, winning all six games. Belhaven also has home and home contest with Delta State University, a perennial D II power. Along with Delta State, the Blazers will host NAIA Regional participants and GCAC foes # 9 University of Mobile and number 15 LSU-Shreveport. "I am excited about the schedule that we have put together this year. Hopefully we can put a good team on the field once again” says Denson. “We have a great facility in Smith Wills. It is a good chance for the Jackson Metro baseball fans to come out and watch some good baseball in a fun atmosphere." In 2008 Belhaven College Baseball had an overall record of 41-17 and made their 4th trip to the NAIA Regional’s in five years. Last year was also the third consecutive 40 plus win season for the Blazers. Belhaven opens the 2009 campaign at Spring Hill College on January 23rd and will play their home opener against LSU-Shreveport on Friday, February 6th at 4:00 pm with a double header at 1:00 pm on Saturday. The 2009 GCAC Tournament will be hosted by William Carey University, April 29-May 4th in Hattiesburg. For Ticket Information contact the Belhaven Athletic Department at 601-968-5956 or visit http://blazers.belhaven.edu/ Belhaven Baseball Teams Up With United Blood Services Tuesday, October 28th, the Belhaven College Baseball team held their annual Blood Drive at Smith-Wills Stadium and broke a record of giving with 32 pints of blood. The most the Blazers had previously given is 27 pints of blood. On September 12, 2001 Belhaven Baseball started a tradition of giving blood in memory of the terrorist attacks on our country (Sept. 11, 2001). The tradition has carried on and continues to grow each year. Every year, following fall practice, the Blazers enjoy the blessings of giving blood through a local blood collection agency. "We look forward to our blood drive every year. It is a great way for us to help others. We talk to our guys a lot about how important blood donation is. I am really proud of our guys this year. They really stepped up. Hopefully this experience will make them want to continue to give each year with us, and the rest of their life." -Hill Denson Belhaven Baseball Hosts JUCO Fall Games October 6th-10th, Belhaven College Baseball will be hosting 15 Junior College games at Smith Wills Stadium. The annual event has become an important part of recruiting for Belhaven Baseball. 13 Mississippi Junior Colleges and 2 out of state JUCO's will be playing in for 5th straight year. Games will be played at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm each day next week. Belhaven also will have it's annual "scout day" , Monday, Oct. 6th at 7:00 pm. This gives MLB scouts the opportunity to preview all draft eligible players for Belhaven College. "The JUCO games that we have been hosting the past few years is a great way for us to get recruits on campus. Not only do we get a chance to see the teams, but we will have over 400 players see our facility and meet our coaches and players. It is a good chance for the JUCO teams to compete in an outstanding facility and get a first look at what Belhaven College has to offer. The scout day is a chance for our players to showcase their talents to major league scouts. We are always excited about the events of next week."- Hill Denson Participating teams are: Pearl River CC, Coahoma CC, Meridian CC, Northeast MS CC, Hinds CC, Faulkner St. (AL) , Southwest MS CC, Delgado CC (LA) , East Central CC, East MS CC, Northwest MS CC, MS Gulf Coast CC, Jones JC, Itawamba CC, and Holmes CC. Admission to JUCO games will be $2.00 at the gate. Consessions will be available for fans in attendance. Belhaven College Fall JUCO Tournament
Hill's Single Gives Green Steak and Burgers Series Championship Freshman infielder, Justin Hill collected his first two hits of the Steak and Burgers Series; but it was just in time to give Green a 3-2 win and the 2008 Steak and Burgers Championship. The game was tied at two in the top of the 7th when Hill delivered an RBI single to score Shawn Diehl which proved to be the winning run. Diehl lead off the inning with a single, followed by a single by Daniel O'Brien. Asai Adame drew a base on balls to load the bases to set up Hill's Game and series winning hit. Green was lead offensively by Hill ( 2 for 3). Lake Eiland and Craig Dean each had a double in the game. Timmy Foster, Shawn Diehl and O'Brien chipped in with a hit. Jr. RHP, Riley Galloway got the win for Green. In 6 innings of work, Galloway gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and striking out 3. Senior Joe Patterson earned his 3rd save in the series throwing a perfect 7th with one strikout. Kyle Medley took the loss for Gold giving up the final hit to Hill, Golden Grasse started the game for gold. He threw 6 innings, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits with 2 strike outs. Jordan Bennett gave up one run in 2/3 of and inning. Gold had hits from Russell Turnage, Austin Fagan and Craig Westcott had the only hits for Gold. Green Wins Game 6 of Steak and Burgers Series The 2008 Steak and Burgers Series continued Monday afternoon at Smith Wills Stadium and Green came out on top by a score of 4-3. Green now leads the series 4-2 and puts Gold in a must win situation for the remainder of the best of 9 series. Gold took and early 2-0 lead in a the 1st inning, but Green answered back in the 2nd to tie the game at two. The game was tied until the 3rd inning when Daniel O'Brien drove in Shawn Diehl for the go ahead run to put Green on top 3-2. Gold tied the game at three in the top of the 4th on Craig Westcott's towering homerun to right field. Green scratched the board one final time in the top of the 7th on an RBI Double by Diehl, which would prove to be the winning run. Junior RHP Chris Bennett threw 6 innings for Green for the win. He allowed 3 Runs on 4 hits while striking out 6 in the game. Senior reliever, Joe Patterson earned the save pitching the 7th. Paul Hoffman took the loss for Gold giving up the winning run on 3 hits on 3 hits. Kyle Hunt threw 4 innings for Gold. He gave up 3 runs on 4 hits. Westcott's HR was accompanied with hits by Austin Fagan, Brent Hudson and Andrew Gipson for Gold. Green collected 7 hits in the Game. Offensively Green was lead by Shawn Diehl's double and single. Chanse Cooper, Timmy Foster, Craig Dean, Brian McCormick and Daniel O'Brien each had hits. Game 7 will be played Tuesday at Smith-Wills Stadium at 3:00. Westcott Strikes out 11 in Game 3 of the Steak and Burgers Series Behind a strong pitching performance by Craig Westcott and nine Gold runs; Gold won Game 3 of the Steak and Burgers Series 9-3. Senior RHP/INF, Craig Westcott started for Gold and was almost unhittable. Through six innings of work, Westcott gave up 0 runs on 2 hits while striking out 11 and walking only 2 batters. LHP, Eric Hare threw the 7th for Gold, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits. Alan McHenry took the loss for Green, giving up 6 runs on 3 hits in just 1 1/3 innings of work. LHP, Sean Steverson came in relief of McHenry to complete the game and only allowed 3 runs in 4 2/3 innings. He scattered 4 hits. Gold collected 7 hits in the game with Westcott(2 for 2) leading the charge with a double and a single. Chad Howard, Austin Fagan, Brent Hudson, Russell Turnage and Mark Gray each had added a hit. Green was lead by Charlie Edwards' and Timmy Foster's RBI doubles in the 7th. Craig Dean, Brian McCormick and Asai Adame also had hits for Green. Green leads the best of nine(9) series 2-1. Game 4 will be played Thursday, 3:00 pm at Smith Wills Stadium. Green takes 2-0 lead in Steak and Burgers Series Craig Dean's RBI single in the bottom of the 7th gave Green a 6-5 win and 2-0 lead in the 2008 Steak and Burgers Series. The lead changed throughout the game and was tied at five going into the 7th inning. Sophomore infielder, Lake Eiland, lead off the inning with a single and went to second on a passed ball. Hot hitting Timmy Foster was intentionally walked to set the stage for a Craig Dean's game winning hit. Dean was 2 for 4 in the game. Freshman pitcher, Matt Carter, threw two scoreless innings to earn the win for Green. Ethan Rodgers, and Joe Patterson also saw action in relief of Junior RHP Chris Bennett. Bennett gave up 1 run on 3 hits striking out 6 in 4 innings of work. Senior Closer Kyle Medley took the loss for Gold giving up the final 3 runs of the game. Starter Kyle Hunt threw 5 innings, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. Green collected 10 hits on the day. Dean and Timmy Foster had 2 hits. Chanse Cooper, Lake Eiland, Brian McCormick, Shawn Diehl, Daniel O'Brien and Asai Adame each had a hit. Adame's single in the 6th tied the game at five. Gold was lead offensively by Craig Westcott's 2 for 3 day. Mark Gray had a double with Shayne Odum and Andrew Gipson each picking up a hit. Game 3 of the Best of 9 series will be played Wednesday, 3:00 pm at Smith Wills Stadium. Green Shuts out Gold in Game One of Steak and Burgers Series Senior RHP, Joe Diecidue got the win and Jordan Scott finished the job, to take Game One of the Steak and Burgers Series by score of 5-0. Diecidue slowly settled in to throw 6 strong innings giving up 3 hits, striking out 5 and allowing 2 walks. Golden Grasse took the loss for Gold. Green got on the board in the 2nd inning with 3 Runs thanks to a walk and a costly error. That would be all until, junior college transfer, Timmy Foster drove in a couple of runs with a double in the 6th. Green collected 7 hits in the game to Gold's 3. Daniel O'Brien had 2 hits for Green, with Foster, Chanse Cooper, Charlie Edwards, Shawn Diehl and McKenzie Woods each collecting a hit. Senior infielder, Austin Fagan, had all three hits for Gold. Game Two of the Steak and Burgers Series will be played Tuesday, 2:45 at Smith Wills Stadium.
Denson Inducted Into Hall of
Fame
Joel Thornton Jackson, Miss., Belhaven College Head Baseball Coach Hill Denson was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame this weekend. The 2008 induction class includes Denson, Will Clark, Coolidge Ball, Paul Covington, Jennifer Gillom, and Reggie Collier. Denson has an overall coaching mark of 951-667-2 and a collegiate coaching record of 735-594-2. Prior to arriving at Belhaven in 2001, Coach Denson was the head coach at the University of Southern Mississippi where he compiled a record of 468-386-2. He led the Golden Eagles to 12 consecutive winning seasons from 1986 to 1997, which included a school record 42 wins in 1990. He also guided USM baseball to its first ever NCAA tournament regional appearance in 1990 and again in 1991. Denson's tenure at Southern Miss was so prolific they named the baseball field after him in 2000. The Golden Eagles baseball stadium is Pete Taylor Park, Hill Denson Field. Denson came to Belhaven in 2001 and just completed his 8th season as head coach of the Blazers. While at Belhaven, he has tallied a record of 268-211, and won Gulf Coast Athletic Conference championships in 2004, 2006, and 2007. His team has made appearances in the Region XIII tournament four out of the past five seasons. He was named GCAC Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and was named the Region XIII Coach of the Year in 2007. Other members of the 2008 MHOF class were: Coolidge Ball, the first African-American athlete at Ole Miss; Paul Covington, winningest coach in Jackson State University history; Jennifer Gillom, Olympic gold medal winner; Will Clark, six-time MLB All-Star; and Reggie Collier, the first player in college history to run for a thousand yards and pass for a thousand yards in the same season. The honorees were selected by two separate thirteen-person committees comprised of representatives from all the state's college and university athletic department, plus representatives from the Mississippi sports associations and clubs, as well as the media.
Hare Sings Anthem at Hall of Fame Ceremony
Joel Thornton Jackson, Miss., Belhaven College Junior Pitcher, Eric Hare, sang the National Anthem at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday night. Hare represented Belhaven College and Hill Denson well with a flawless performance to kick off the evening.
Blazers Complete Recruiting for 2009 Season Joel Thornton
Jackson,
Miss., Belhaven Baseball received three
commitments to complete the signing class
for the 2009 season. Oak Hill HS
Catcher, Kyle Feazell ; JUCO outfielder,
Russell Turnage and four year transfer,
Craig Westcott have committed to Belhaven
College and will round out the Blazers
recruiting.
Kyle
Feazell is a 6'0" 180 lb catcher from Elmer,
LA. As a senior at Oak Hill HS,
Feazell hit .457 with 14 doubles and 6
HR. He also had 25 Stolen Bases on the year.
"Kyle is a
very good athlete with a ton of potential.
He has a good arm, can hit and can run. We
are excited to have him on our club".
Feazell is the son of Cliff and Nita Feazell
of Elmer.
He is also
the first cousin of J.C. Holt, the former
LSU standout that is now a member of the
Mississippi Braves, the Atlanta Braves AA
affiliate here in the Jackson area.
Russell
Turnage, a left handed hitting OF from
Chalmette, LA will be transferring from
Delgado CC. Turnage was a part of a Delgado
team that competed in the 2007 NJCAA DI
World Series and 2008 NJCAA Regional play.
As a sophomore, Turnage hit .356 with 11
stolen bases. He drove in 33 runs while
collecting 6 doubles and 4 HR. " We
are happy to get Russell. We were looking
for one more outfielder to fill our roster
and were able to get a good player. He is a
left handed hitter that is a really hard
nosed player. He will fit in good with our
club."
Craig
Westcott will be coming to Belhaven after
playing one year at the University of West
Florida. The Chalmette, LA native also
played at Delgado Community College and
helped lead them to the 2007 NJCAA DI World
Series in Grand Junction, CO. The 6'4" 215
lb RHP/1B/3B hit .271 with 3 HR at UWF and
had a 2.06 ERA. As a soph. at Delgado,
Westcott hit .340 with 8 HR and 10 doubles.
" Craig is
a big strong guy with a very good arm. He
has a FB in the low 90's and he hits from
the left side, which is a bonus. He is a
good pick up for us this late in the
summer."
These final
three commitments complete the 2009 signing
class with 13 newcomers to at Belhaven Club
that was 41-17 in 2008.
Belhaven Baseball 2009 Signing Class
Justin Hill
- SS/2B - Shades Mountain Christian, Pelham,
AL
Asai Adame-
C- Dobie HS, Houston, TX
Craig Dean-
1B- Northwest MS CC, Cold Water, MS
Chanse
Cooper- OF- Holmes CC, Ocean Springs, MS
Brandt
Hinton- P- Co-Lin CC, Brookhaven, MS
Kyle Hunt-
P- Northwest MS CC, Olive Branch, MS
Timmy
Foster- 1B/3B- Co-Lin CC, Natchez, MS
Chris
Bennett- P- Itawamba CC, Tupelo, MS
Matt
Carter- P- Richland HS, Richland, MS
Golden
Grasse- P/OF- East MS CC, Baton Rouge, LA
Kyle
Feazell- C- Oak Hill HS, Elmer, LA
Russell
Turnage- OF- Delgado CC, Chalmette, LA
Craig
Westcott- P/1B/3B - Univ. of West FL.,
Chalmette, LA
Carter Signs With Blazers Joel Thornton
Jackson,
Miss., Belhaven Baseball would like to
announce that Mathew Lee Carter has committed to
Belhaven College by signing a letter of intent.
Carter, a RHP from Richland HS, is expected to
enroll at Belhaven for the 2008-09 school year.
As a senior at
Richland HS, Matt was 6-4 for the Rangers
and had a .356 batting average. Carter
was selected to participate in the
2008 Mississippi High School All Star Game. He
was also an All District Selection in 2006,2007
and 2008 during his high school career.
Matt is the son
of Stan and Sheila Carter of Pearl, MS
"We are excited
about having Matt join our club," said Assistant
Head Coach Clay Smith. "We look forward to him
coming in to learn and hopefully contribute to
our program in the future. He is a great guy
that is willing to work hard to get better every
day."
Adame Commits to Belhaven Joel Thornton
Jackson, Miss.,
Belhaven Baseball would like to announce that,
Catcher, Asai Adame has committed to Belhaven
College by signing a letter of intent.Adame, a
native of Houston, TX, prepped at Dobie HS in
Houston. As a high school senior, Adame was
named 1st team All District, All Greater Houston,
and was selected to participate in the Texas 5A All
Star Game.
Asai is the son of
Luis and Diana Adame of Houston, TX.
"Asai is a good
defensive catcher and a hard worker. We are
excited about having him a part of our club," said
Assistant Head Coach Clay Smith.
Adame chose
Belhaven College over Texas Southern University.
This marks the 10th
signee for Belhaven College. The Blazers
finished 41-17 overall last season, making their
third consecutive trip to the NAIA Regionals and
their fourth in five years.
Grasse is Latest Blazers Joel Thornton
Jackson, Miss.,
Belhaven Baseball would
like to announce that Golden Grasse has committed to
Belhaven College by signing a letter of intent.
Grasse, a RHP/OF from
Baton Rouge, has enrolled for the 2008-09 school year.
As a transfer from East MS CC in Scooba, MS; Grasse will
have 3 years of eligibility remaining. The 5'10" 180 lb
pitcher lettered one year at EMCC where he was 4-3 with
a 3.56 ERA. He struck out 55 in 54 innings of work.
Golden was also an outfielder for the Lions.
"Golden is a very good
athlete with a big time arm," said Assistant Head Coach
Clay Smith. "He will be working mainly as a pitcher for
us, but he will get an opportunity to win an OF spot. He
has a fastball that has been clocked in the low 90's.
Hopefully he can come in and really perfect his pitching
skills and help us on the mound. We are really excited
about having Golden on our club."
Grasse is the son of
Ron and Patsy Grasse of Baton Rouge.
Blazers Ink Foster Joel Thornton Jackson, Miss., Belhaven Baseball would like to announce the Timmy Foster has committed to Belhaven College by signing a letter of intent. Foster, a 1B/3B, from Copiah Lincoln CC is expected to enroll at Belhaven for the 2008-09 school year. Timothy "Timmy" Foster, a native of Natchez MS, was a two year letter winner for Coach Keith Case at Co-Lin after transferring from The Univ. of Southern Miss. As a sophomore, Foster hit .356 with 9 HR, 10 Doubles with 47 RBI and was named MACJC All-State. In his two year career at Co-Lin, Foster had a .354 Batting average, totaled 14 HR, 22 Doubles and drove in 88 runs. Timmy was a 5 sport athlete at Adams County Christian High School in Natchez, MS. In 2006 he was named Clarion Ledger "Dandy Dozen", given to the top 12 players in the state of MS. Foster was a 2006 Clarion Ledger All State Selection. He was also an All-MPSA selection his JR and SR year and was voted MVP of the 2006 MPSA All Star Game. "We are real excited to get Timmy Foster. He is a good athlete that can play either of the corner infield positions. He was one of the top hitters in MS JUCO this year. He is a great sign for us and I hope he can come in and continue doing what he has done his whole life. He is a very good ball player." Timmy is the son of Tim and Angie Foster of Natchez. He chose Belhaven College over, Murray State Univ., William Carey, Nicholls State Univ., Millsaps, MS College and UAB.
Hunt Signs With Blazers Joel Thornton Jackson, Miss., Belhaven Baseball would like to announce that Kyle Hunt has committed to Belhaven by signing a letter of intent. Hunt, a RHP, from Northwest MS CC is expected to enroll for the 2008-09 school year. The 6'1", 185 lb right handed pitcher was a two year letter winner for Coach Mark Carson at Northwest MS CC. As a sophomore, Hunt was 2-1 with a 4.61 ERA for the Rangers. He struck out 19 and walked 9 in 27 innings of work. Kyle was a recipient of the Ranger award in 2008. This award is given to the N.W. baseball player that best represents the team as a leader on and off the field. A native of Olive Branch, MS; Hunt is the son of Sandy Hunt of Olive Branch. He chose Belhaven College over Mississippi College, Delta State Univ. and Crichton College. "Kyle will be a good addition to our pitching staff,” said Assistant Head Coach Clay Smith. “He will be a great guy to come out of the pen and possibly make some spot starts. He is a very good leader on and off of the field. The thing we like best about Hunt is that he is a role player and wants to do anything to help the team win. Hopefully he will be a guy that can come in and fill some big innings for us."
2 Blazers Earn 2008 Region
XIII/Rawlings Gold Gloves
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 10th 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 RBI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
.gif)
Courtesy
of GCAC Tournament Staff
