July 23rd, 2008
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Game with Petersburg suspended in fourth inning
EDENTON, N.C. -- With rain coming down at Historic Hicks Field and the promise of more on the way the decision was made to call the contest between Petersburg and Edenton in the top of the fourth inning.
Stay close to www.edentonsteamers.com for the make up date.
July 22nd, 2008
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Edenton selections lead National All-Star Team to 5-3 victory over American in 2008 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game
ASHEBORO, N.C. -- Brett Nommensen went 2-3 with a RBI as well as Luke Demko striking out the side in his inning of work as the National All-Star Team would defeat the American 5-3 in a rain-shortened 2008 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game at McCrary Park.
Nommensen (Eastern Illinois) sent a solo shot over the left centerfield fence in the bottom of the first to start the scoring off for the National team.
The American team would answer back as hometown product Daniel Wagner (Asheboro) would send a three run round tripper over the right field fence off of Edenton's own Joe Key (Angelo State) in the second to pull the American team ahead 3-1.
But that would be all of the scoring for the visiting team as the National squad would score four runs off of five hits in the fourth inning for the final scores of the evening.
The game was called due to weather after the seventh inning.
Edenton was well represented as Nommensen would go 2-3 with an RBI, Ty Boyles (Gardner-Webb) would hit 1-2 on the evening with an RBI, Luke Demko (Rhode Island) pitched one scoreless inning only allowing a hit and striking out the side. Joe Key (Angelo State) would allow three runs off of three hits for the National team as well as Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State) would go 0-3 on the contest.
Edenton's coaching staff was also well represented as head coach Jason Krug (Louisiana-Lafayette) would pick up the win as the head coach of the National team.
The Steamers will be at home for a 7:05 p.m. contest with the Petersburg Generals on Wednesday night. It will be Postal Service/Host Family Night at Historic Hicks Field.
July 21st, 2008
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Kleinknect defeats Schram in 2008 CPL Home Run Derby
ASHEBORO, N.C. -- Barrett Kleinknect (Florence) hit a total of 13 home runs during the contest to defeat Greyson Schram (Petersburg) in the 2008 installation of the Coastal Plain League Home Run Derby.
Both Kleinknect and Schram hit four home runs in the final round but it was Kleinknect's one more dinger in the first round that carried him to the victory.
Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State) competed for Edenton and hit four long balls in the first round for the National League squad but it was not enough to carry him into the next round.
Kroll, Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois), Ty Boyles (Gardner-Webb), Joe Key (Angelo State), Luke Demko (Rhode Island) and head coach Jason Krug (Louisiana-Lafayette) will compete in the 2008 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game on Tuesday night at McCrary Park in Asheboro.
July 20th, 2008
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Edenton drops close match-up at Gastonia 3-2
GASTONIA, N.C.-- The Steamers pitching staff only allowed two hits but all it took was one of those hits to win the game for the Grizzlies as they defeated the Steamers 3-2 on Saturday night at Sims Legion Park.
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July 18th, 2008
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Steamers split twinbill with Outer Banks 6-7, 10-9
EDENTON, N.C. -- Edenton lost a heartbreaker in game one of the doubleheader dropping the first contest 7-6 and then rebounded in game two to defeat the Daredevils 10-9 in the nightcap on Thursday night at Historic Hicks Field.
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July 16th, 2008
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Six Steamers highlight National League Coastal Plain League All-Star team
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Six Edenton Steamers, including three starters and the head coach, were named to the National League All-Star team announced by the Coastal Plain League on Wednesday.
Ty Boyles (Gardner-Webb), Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State), Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois), Joe Key (Angelo State) and Luke Demko (Rhode Island) were the five players selected. Edenton head coach Jason Krug (Louisiana-Lafayette) was chosen to be the head coach of the National League all-star team, following his success in leading the Steamers to a tie for the league's best record in the first half.
Boyles, Kroll and Nommensen will start the All-Star game as Boyles will be catching, Kroll playing first base and Nommensen getting the nod for the outfield.
The 2008 Coastal Plain League All-Star game will be played at McCrary Park, the home of the Asheboro Copperheads, on July 22nd.
July 16th, 2008
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Seven Steamers participate in Steamer Scramble at Sound Golf Links
HERTFORD, N.C. -- Seven current Steamer players traveled out to the Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation for an invitational with the Men's Golf Association on Wednesday morning.
The seven Steamers were placed with seven groups of four Men's Golf Association members as two other groups were composed of past staff members within the Edenton organization. The Steamer Scramble was a Captain's Choice tournament as the teams also conformed to a best ball format.
Jeff Dennis (Binghamton) squad would record the victory in the invitational as he would help his team shoot a 63, over the 18-hole par 72 course. Former Edenton head coach Craig Clarkson would lead his team to a tie at 9-under-par but would lose in a tiebreaker to Dennis. Brandon Michon (Brigham Young) helped pilot his team to a third place finish as they would score a 64.
Other Steamers that competed in the Steamer Scramble were Ken Elkind (Angelo State), Dan Gardo (Campbell), Mike Wood (Pittsburgh), Luke Williford (North Carolina Wesleyan) and Matt Kohorst (San Diego).
July 15th, 2008
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Mollica hits walk off RBI single in bottom of ninth to defeat Thomasville 6-5
EDENTON, N.C. -- Ryan Mollica (Florida International) hit a walk off infield RBI single, in the bottom of the ninth inning, to defeat West Division rival Thomasville 6-5.
For the 957 fans at Historic Hicks Field they were treated to not only a rare game out of the division but also a game that turned into one of the contests of the year for the Steamers.
For the first seven innings Edenton and Thomasville were locked in a pitcher's duel. Edenton starter Joe Key (Angelo State) went eight innings allowing two runs and five hits over his outing. Thomasville starting hurler Phillip Irwin (Mississippi) went seven innings allowing just one run off of just five hits.
It was in the eighth inning that the Steamers applied pressure to Irwin scoring three runs off of three hits. Those three runs pushed Edenton to a 4-2 lead going into the ninth inning.
Luke Demko (Rhode Island) was the Steamers replacement on the mound to start the ninth inning and started the inning off by surrendering two straight hits, leaving runners at first and third base with one out. As Demko faced the next Hi-Tom batter in Wes Hobson (Appalachian State), Demko was called for a balk which advanced the runner at third to home for the third run of the game for Thomasville. Josh Liles (Tennessee) was next up to the plate for the Hi-Toms and would send a round tripper over the left field fence to score the go-ahead run.
With the score 5-4, Edenton faced an uphill battle to push the game into extras or win it as R.J. Harris (Northwood) was the first Edenton player to the plate in the ninth. Harris would lead off with a single to first base and Jacob Robbins (Kennesaw State) walked to have runners on first and second with no outs. Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois) dropped a bunt down the third base line and beat out the throw to first to load the bases with no outs.
Ty Boyles (Gardner-Webb) grounded out to third base for the first out but would get credit for the RBI as R.J. Harris would score the tying run. Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State) was intentionally walked to load the bases yet again as Ryan Mollica (Florida International) was next in line to the plate. Mollica sent a single to shortstop that scored the speedy Robbins from third to win the game.
Demko picked up the win for the Steamers, improving his record to 4-0 on the season. Trevor Mullins (Appalachian State) was credited with the loss (1-3) after giving up two runs, off of three hits, in just 0.2 innings pitched.
Edenton was led by a 3-5, three RBI performance from Mollica as well as a 2-4 evening from Nommensen and a 2-3 outing from Ryan Boelsen.
The Steamers will be back in action for a doubleheader against the Outer Banks on Thursday evening at Historic Hicks Field. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m. and it will be Chowan/Bertie Hospital Night at the Ballpark.
July 14th, 2008
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Peninsula cruises to 6-1 victory over Steamers
HAMPTON, N.C. -- Peninsula scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Steamers 6-1 on Monday night at War Memorial Stadium.
The Pilots received another strong pitching performance from their starter, Deck McGuire (Georgia Tech). McGuire went seven innings only allowing one run as he would earn the win to move to 5-0 on the year.
Edenton took the lead off a Ryan Mollica (Florida International) solo shot in the second inning and the Steamers kept that lead until the fifth inning when Peninsula would tie the contest.
Peninsula would continue their scoring drive in the seventh inning as they scored the go-ahead run and would tack on four more runs off of Brandon Michon (Brigham Young) and Evan Sanford (Cincinnati). The Steamers pitching staff only gave up one earned run in the contest as the other five were scored off of defensive errors.
For Edenton the loss represented their third straight and will try to get back on the winning side of standings when they face off against the Thomasville Hi-Toms on Tuesday evening at Historic Hicks Field.
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July 12th, 2008
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Little pitches Peninsula to 6-2 win over Steamers
EDENTON, N.C. -- The largest crowd at Historic Hicks Field this season saw Matt Little (Kentucky) pitch a two run, four hit complete game for the Peninsula Pilots as he would propel the Pilots by the Steamers 6-2 in North Division action on Saturday night.
The crowd who was on hand for Perquimans County/Jim "Catfish" Hunter Night at Historic Hicks Field saw Little completely shut down Edenton as he would sacrifice just one hit through seven innings. Little would improve to 2-0 on the season.
The Steamers would send Vidal Nuno (Baker) to the mound as he would pitch 5.2 innings and give up five earned runs off of five hits. Matt Kohorst (San Diego) would get his first action in a Steamer uniform as he came into the game in a relief role and pitch 3.1 innings allowing just one run, which was unearned, off of just two hits.
Edenton did have a bright spot on the offensive side of the ball as Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois) would go 2-4 with a run scored for the Steamers.
Edenton will have off on Sunday but will be back in action against the Peninsula Pilots in a 7:05 p.m. first pitch against the Peninsula Pilots at War Memorial Stadium.
July 10th, 2008
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Edenton loses to Petersburg in extras
PETERSBURG, VA. -- For the second time in the second half, Edenton traveled to the Petersburg Sports Complex and lost to the Generals; this time the match up went into ten innings as the Steamers would drop the contest 3-2 on Friday night.
The offense started with Petersburg (13-23, 4-4 2nd Half) scoring a run in the second inning when Chris Weidlein (Adelphi) singled into right field to bring around Chas Anthony (Erskine).
Edenton (24-11, 4-4 2nd Half) would answer with a pair of runs, one in the fourth and one in the fifth, to push ahead of the Generals after five innings. The Steamers would score their run in the fourth off of a Ryan Boelsen (Adelphi) sacrifice grounder to second base. Edenton would tack on yet another run in the next inning as Ty Boyles (Gardner-Webb) would send a single into center field to bring around Kyle Rice (USC-Aiken) to score.
Petersburg would fight back to score one in the eighth inning as Tyler Stubblefield (Kennesaw State) would single into left field and score Keith Hill (Erskine).
The game would remain tied through nine and push the contest into extra innings. Edenton was not able to generate any scoring offense in their half of the inning and it didn't look like Petersburg would be able to either as they had two outs and a runner at second base. But Stubblefield had different plans as he would hit a two out single that would score Hill from second base for the winning run.
Kenneth Roberts (Middle Tennessee State) started the game for the Steamers and went four innings, serving up four hits and just one earned run in the game. Dan Gardo (Campbell) came into the game in a relief role and pitched 3.2 innings, sacrificing just one hit, but that one hit would be an earned run as it served as the tying run of the game in the eighth inning. Luke Demko (Rhode Island) would relieve Gardo and pitch 1.1 innings and give up two hits. Evan Sanford (Cincinnati) would pitch the tenth and give up two hits and the deciding run for Petersburg. Sanford would be credited with the loss as he falls to 0-1 on the season.
Petersburg would send Chris Nelson (Chowan) to the mound for the start as he would pitch 4.2 innings and give up two earned runs off of just two hits. Dave Slusser (West Chester) would relieve Nelson on the mound as Slusser would pitch 4.1 innings and allow no runs off of four hits. In the tenth inning the Generals would send Jason Barker (Norfolk State) to pitch as he would only give up one hit as he would get the win for Petersburg as he moves to 1-0 on the year.
Edenton will be back in action at Historic Hicks Field on Saturday night, as they will face off against the Peninsula Pilots for a 7:05 p.m. pitch. It will be Perquimans County Night at the Ballpark as the Steamers will be honoring Hall of Fame pitcher Jim "Catfish" Hunter and will be raising money and awareness for ALS. Hunter lost his battle with "Lou Gehrig's Disease" in 1999.
July 9th, 2008
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Edenton picks up close victory at Peninsula
HAMPTON, VA. -- For the first time in the second half the Peninsula Pilots lost a game and it came at the hands of the Steamers who won a close match up 4-2, Thursday night at War Memorial Stadium.
Edenton would get off on the right foot as they would score two runs in the top of the first as both Jacob Robbins (Kennesaw State) and Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois) would come around to score off of a Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State) two RBI single into right field. The Steamers would strike again in the top of the second as Broc Sutton (East Carolina) would get a base knock to bring around Ryan Boelsen (Adelphi) to score the third Edenton run of the game.
Peninsula would not go down quietly as Chris Baker (Old Dominion) sent a solo blast over the right field wall to bring the score to 3-1 at the end of five innings. Greg Rohan (Kent State) followed that performance in the sixth with a RBI double to score Matt Payton (Western Kentucky) bringing the score to just a one run margin.
Edenton would stop the Peninsula offense after the sixth and would answer with a run of their own in the eighth as Nommensen would again come around to cross the plate to make the final margin 4-2.
The Steamers were led by a strong pitching performance from Ken Elkind (Angelo State) who went six innings, allowed just two earned runs and gave up five hits while picking up his second win of the year (2-0). Jeff Dennis (Binghamton) pitched two innings in relief allowing only one hit and no runs. Luke Demko (Rhode Island) would follow Dennis to the mound in the ninth and would surrender a hit to right field that would drop for a single but would strike out the side to pick up his league-leading eleventh save.
For Peninsula they sent Steve Batman (Florida Southern) to the mound for the start. Batman would pitch 7.2 innings allow seven hits which would lead to three earned runs as Batman would be credited for the loss (3-5). Kevin O'Hara (Rowan) would come into the game in a relief role and pitch 1.1 innings allowing just one hit for the Pilots.
Offensively the Steamers were led by a trio of players who had two hits as Nommensen would go 2-3 on the evening as both Robbins and Boelsen would have 2-4 nights. Kroll was the only player from both teams to have a multiple RBI night with two.
The Steamers will be back in action on Friday night as they will travel to the Petersburg Sports Complex to face off against North Division foe, Petersburg, in a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.
July 8th, 2008
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Second straight game against Outer Banks postponed due to rain
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. -- For the second straight day a contest between the Steamers and the Daredevils has been postponed due to rain. A steady rain fell on the Kill Devil Hills area for the entire day which provided too much rain for the playing surface to handle. No make up date has been announced for this contest but will be made available as soon as possible on www.edentonsteamers.com.
A make up date has been announced for the July 8th game against the Outer Banks. The Steamers will play a doubleheader against the Daredevils on July 17th at Historic Hicks Field; first pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m.
The Steamers will be back in action on Thursday night as they will travel to War Memorial Stadium for a 7:05 p.m. start with the Peninsula Pilots.
July 7th, 2008
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Game versus Outer Banks postponed due to rain
EDENTON, N.C. -- Due to a extended rain shower that placed two plus inches on Edenton just before game time, the North Division tilt between the Steamers and the Daredevils has been postponed until a later date. The date will be announced on www.edentonsteamers.com whenever it becomes available.
The Steamers will be back in action at the Outer Banks, Wednesday night for a 7:05 first pitch.
July 5th, 2008
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Edenton wins rain shortened game with Petersburg 11-0
EDENTON, N.C. -- The Steamers would jump on the Generals pitching staff early as Edenton would defeat Petersburg 11-0 in a contest that was shortened to six innings because of rain on Saturday night at Historic HIcks Field.
Vidal Nuno (Baker) would pitch six innings for the Steamers allow no runs and only surrendering four hits. Nuno would pick up the win for the Steamers as he moves to 3-1 on the season. Mike Wood (Pittsburgh) would come into the game to pitch the seventh inning but would only face one General batter before the weather would stop the game.
Nuno was helped out offensively by a duo of homeruns by Ryan Boelsen (Adelphi) and Ryan Bennett (Saint Louis).
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July 4th, 2008
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Edenton drops second straight to Peninsula 7-5
HAMPTON, Va. -- For the second straight match up against the Pilots the Steamers lost in a close game. Peninsula pounded out 17 hits as the Pilots would go on to defeat the Steamers 7-5 in North Division action on Friday night at War Memorial Stadium.
Edenton (22-9, 2-2 2nd Half) would be one hit throughout the first six innings. The drought would end during the seventh inning as the Steamers would score five runs as Laurn Randell (Texas State) would knock in three runners with a double and Ty Boyles (Gardner-Webb) would hit a single to score another run.
The Steamers would send Dan Gardo (Campbell) to the pitching mound to start the game and Gardo would struggle as he would pitch 5.1 innings allowing five runs off of 14 Peninsula hits. Gardo would suffer the loss for Edenton moving to 1-2 on the season. Brandon Michon (Brigham Young) and Evan Sanford (Cincinnati) would combine to finish the game only allowing three hits and two earned runs.
For Peninsula (17-4, 3-0 2nd half) they would send Quinn Bright (Norfolk State) to start the game and Bright would pitch well going 6.1 innings only allowing one earned run off of four hits. Bright would pick up his third win moving to 3-0 for the season. Tyler Anderegg (US Military Academy), Matt Little (Kentucky) and Kevin Moreland (Christopher Newport) would combine to shut out the Steamers and only allow one hit. Moreland would pitch the ninth inning in order to pick up his fifth save of the season.
The Pilots would win their third straight game and they currently lead the North Division by a 1.5 games over the Steamers.
The Steamers will be back in action at Historic Hicks Field on Saturday night as they will face off against the Petersburg Generals in a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.
July 3, 2008
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Steamers pound out 22 hits in victory over Petersburg Generals
EDENTON, N.C. -- Matt Thielepape (Winthrop) was just a home run short of completing the cycle as he went 3-5 with a double and a triple for the Steamers as they would defeat Petersburg 13-4 Thursday night at Historic Hicks Field.
The Steamers (22-8, 2-1 2nd Half) offense was outstanding as they flurried the Generals (11-20, 2-1 2nd Half) for 22 hits and scored runs in every inning but the first, seventh and eighth.
Ken Elkind (Angelo State) picked up his first win of the season going six strong giving up two earned runs off of just four hits. Kenneth Roberts (Middle Tennessee State) also pitched well going two innings and giving up two earned runs while only giving up three hits. Evan Sanford (Cincinnati) came into the contest to pitch the ninth and retired the side in order to finish the game for the Steamers.
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July 3, 2008
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Edenton ranked #7 in nation in latest PG Crosschecker poll
EDENTON, N.C. -- The Edenton Steamers cracked the list of the top 16 summer collegiate baseball teams in the nation, in the latest Perfect Game Crosschecker poll, released June 30th.
The Steamers (21-8) were placed at the number seven spot as fellow Coastal Plain League foe, Florence, was just ahead of Edenton at the number 3 spot. The Coastal Plain League was the only other summer league besides the Cape Cod League to place multiple teams in the top seven.
Edenton just finished the first half of the season with a 20-7 record, which was tied with Florence for the best record in the league. Edenton also won the first half North Division title, outpacing Outer Banks by six games. Winning that title gives Edenton an automatic bid into the Petitt Cup Tournament in Columbia, South Carolina, August 7-9.
The Steamers will continue their push to the number one overall seed in the Petitt Cup Tournament as they will face off against the Petersburg Generals for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch on Thursday night at Historic Hicks Field.
July 3, 2008
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Boelsen and Sutton homer as Steamers defeat Copperheads 11-3
EDENTON, N.C. -- The Steamers picked up their first win of the second half of the season as they would cruise to an 11-3 win over Asheboro, Wednesday night at Historic Hicks Field.
The Steamers (21-8) were helped by a solo home run by Ryan Boelsen and a three run blast to center field from Broc Sutton as Edenton would score four runs in both the seventh and the eighth inning to push ahead of the Copperheads.
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July 1, 2008
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Edenton's Nommensen named the Coastal Plain League Co-Hitter of the Week
RALEIGH, N.C. -- For the third consecutive week a Edenton Steamer has been named on the Coastal Plain League Player of the Week Award list.
Brett Nommensen, an outfielder from Eastern Illinois, posted six starts for the Steamers during the past week; amassing a .478 batting average for Edenton. Nommensen connected for 11 hits, five of which were extra base hits, 11 runs scored and six RBIs for the Steamers; who went 5-1 during the stretch.
On the season, Nommensen leads the team in batting average (.379) and stolen bases (12). He also ranks within the top five on the team in on-base percentage (.468), runs scored (19), total bases (36) and slugging percentage (.545).
The Steamers just wrapped up the first half of the season finishing with a record of 20-7 and winning the first half North Division title. That division title gave Edenton an automatic bid into the Petitt Cup Tournament in Columbia, South Carolina, August 7-9.
June 30, 2008
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Game versus Outer Banks postponed
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C.-- The Steamers final game of the first half of the season was postponed on Monday evening. A make up date has not been announced as of July 1.
With Florence winning their final first half match up with the Columbia Blowfish this means that the Steamers and the RedWolves are tied for the best overall record going into the second half of the season. Both squads posted a 20-7 record throughout the first stanza of the year.
The Steamers will be back in action on Tuesday night as they will take on the Peninsula Pilots at War Memorial Stadium for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.
FINAL NORTH DIVISION FIRST HALF STANDINGS
Team W L GB
Edenton Steamers 20 7
Outer Banks Daredevils 14 13 6.0
Peninsula Pilots 13 14 7.0
Petersburg Generals 9 18 11.0
June 29, 2008
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Smith leads Edenton to win over Outer Banks 11-7
EDENTON, N.C. -- Murphy Smith (Binghamton) pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off of six Outer Banks hits as the Steamers would win their fourth straight game defeating the Outer Banks 11-7 Sunday night at Historic Hicks Field.
The Steamers dropped behind early as Outer Banks put up two runs in the first inning but Edenton would come back in the third to tie the game as R.J. Harris (Northwood) would hit a two RBI single into center field.
From that point on it was all Steamers as Edenton (20-7) would score a run in the fourth, fifth, seventh innings. The Steamers would open the floodgates in the bottom of the eighth as Edenton would score six runs all while having two outs.
Outer Banks (14-13) would not be finished though as they would score five runs in the top of the ninth to bring the score back to 11-7 before Mike Wood (Pittsburgh) was able to shut the Daredevils down for the final outs of the game.
Extra base hits were the story of the game as seven doubles were hit as well as three home runs.
Murphy Smith picked up his third win in a Steamer uniform keeping his record unblemished at 3-0. Pablo Lopez (Lee) went seven strong innings giving up just three earned runs off of 11 Steamer hits. Lopez would record the loss and moves to 1-3 on the year.
Edenton was led by Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois) and Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State) who both went 3-4 on the night. Nommensen crossed the plate four times for the Steamers and both Nommensen and Kroll hit for an RBI. Jacob Robbins (Kennesaw State), Luke Williford (North Carolina Wesleyan), R.J. Harris and Ryan Boelsen (Adelphi) all had two RBI evenings for Edenton.
The Steamers will close out the first half of the 2008 season with a road trip down to the Outer Banks for a 7:05 p.m. tilt, Monday evening.
June 28, 2008
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Edenton ties for league lead by defeating Peninsula 11-6
EDENTON, N.C.-- The Steamers got a outstanding outing from starting pitcher Vidal Nuno (Baker) who went seven innings giving up one run off of five hits as Edenton defeated the visiting Pilots 11-6 on Saturday night.
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June 27, 2008
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Edenton clinches first half division title by defeating Petersburg 9-7
EDENTON, N.C. -- The Steamers stayed behind the Petersburg Generals until the bottom of the eighth inning when Edenton scored two runs to go ahead to win their 11th game in 14 outings.
Edenton sent Dan Gardo (Campbell) to the mound to start the game for the Steamers and Gardo did not have the best of outings. He gave up five earned runs off of six Petersburg hits but he was not helped by the Steamers defense as the infield gave up three errors in the first four innings.
But the Steamers would storm back as Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois) would hit a home run in the bottom of the third to bring Edenton closer to catching Petersburg. But it was not until Ryan Mollica (Florida International) would get a hit with the help of two errors would allow hit to score the third run of the sixth inning that would bring the Steamers back tied with the Generals.
The crowd of 756 was treated to seeing some good ole fashioned baseball as Mike Wood (Pittsburgh) would come in to pitch the eighth inning, shut down the General offense, pick up his second win (2-1) and would set up the ninth for Luke Demko (Rhode Island) to record his league leading tenth save.
The Steamers will be back in action on Saturday as they will face off against the Petersburg Generals for a 7:05 p.m. tilt at Historic Hicks Field.
Check out the box score at http://media.coastalplain.com/viewtopic.php?t=4214&sid=a25a2ad30ca6fbb98906fad1418e4558
June 25, 2008
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Mongiardini pitches Edenton to 5-3 win.
EDENTON, N.C. -- With second place Outer Banks surging late in the first half, the Edenton Steamers needed a quality start Wednesday from Matt Mongiardini against division foe Petersburg.
That’s just what the 540 fans at Historic Hicks Field saw as Edenton edged the Generals 5-3, taking them one step closer to the Petit Cup. With four games remaining in the first half, Edenton enjoys a four game lead over Outer Banks before the two teams square off for the final two games. Edenton currently leads the head-to-head 4-2.
Mongiardini gave the Steamers bullpen some rest Wednesday, despite a shaky second inning. The Temple right hander quickly retired the first two Generals before first baseman Randy Bernosky singled to spark a two-out rally. Petersburg continued with three consecutive singles including a two RBI hit by Matt Williams to give Petersburg an early 2-0 lead.
Mongiardini then got a groundout to escape the inning and settled down after that, retiring 11 straight. Mongiardini goes out in style lasting six innings, scattering seven hits to pick up his third win on the year. It was possibly the last appearance of the summer for the Toms River, NJ native as summer classes at Temple call his name.
The Steamers helped the cause with 12 hits, tacking four runs in the third inning. After a leadoff single by catcher Ty Boyles, the newest Steamer Ryan Mollica (Florida International) legged out a double for his first CPL hit. With both runners in scoring position, Luke Williford singled to score Boyles and Brett Nommenson followed suit scoring Mollica.
Boyles and Mollica gave the Steamers quality hitting in the bottom of the batting order, ending the evening with three hits apiece.
Steamers pitcher Brandom Michon provided two innings of relief to set-up the save for closer Luke Demko, who picked up his ninth save of the summer.
Edenton will enjoy a day off Thursday before facing Petersburg again Friday. Dan Gardo is scheduled to start for Albemarle United Way Night with a 7:05 start.
June 23, 2008
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Edenton moves closer to North Division title by beating Wilson 5-4
WILSON, N.C. -- The Steamers got another outstanding pitching performance from starter Joe Key as Edenton went on to defeat the Wilson Tobs 5-4 on Monday night at Historic Fleming Stadium.
Key (Angelo State), started the game for the Steamers, pitched five innings and allowed no earned runs off of three Wilson hits. This performance won Key his fourth decision in as many games started for Edenton.
Key was able to get some help offensively when Ryan Boelsen (Adelphi) sent a two run shot over the fence in left center field in the third inning to push the score to 3-0 in favor of Edenton. Boelsen would finish the night going 3-5 and scoring three RBIs.
The Steamers would continue to put runs on the scoreboard as they placed one in the top of the fifth and one in the top of the seventh to give Edenton a 5-1 lead going into the bottom of the inning.
Wilson would not go down quietly as they would put two runs on the scoreboard in the bottom of the inning off of a Kevin Weidenbacher (UNC-Asheville) RBI sacrifice grounder to the pitcher as well as a Cody Hawn (Louisville) RBI single down the right field line that would score another run.
The Steamers would then put Brandon Michon (Brigham Young) on the mound for the bottom of the eighth inning. Michon ran into a little bit of trouble after walking one and giving up a RBI to Jared Richmond (Tusculum) to bring the game to a one run lead for Edenton.
Edenton then looked towards two time Pitcher of the Week Luke Demko (Rhode Island) to come in and close the game. Demko finished the task as he was able to get the final out of the eighth inning and retire the side in the Wilson half of the ninth to win the game for the Steamers. With that performance Demko picked up his eighth save of the year.
The Steamers will be coming back to the confines of Historic Hicks Field to face off against the Tobs in a 7:05 re-match on Tuesday night.
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June 20, 2008
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Demko racks up second straight Pitcher of Week Award
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Edenton Steamers closer Luke Demko continued his push for an All-Star bid, locking up the Coastal Plain League Player of the Week award for week three. It was Demko’s second consecutive week with the accolade. The Steamers went 3-2 last week and Demko had a say in each victory. In three appearances, the 6-7, 250-pound junior from Rhode Island, went three and 2/3 innings, picking up a win and two saves.
On Monday, Demko entered the game in the eighth inning with a runner on third before getting Chris Weidlein to pop out. The righty struck out a General in the ninth before the pouring down rain shortened the game by two outs. Demko earned his second save of the week a day later at Peninsula. The Criminal Justice Major came in the extra frame to preserve a 4-3 Edenton victory. Demko started the inning off with a walk before thanks to a one out line out double play to shortstop Broc Sutton, faced only three batters. The save was Demko’s seventh of the summer, thrusting him on top of the Coastal Plain League.
Edenton tacked up three runs in the ninth inning of Saturday’s game, sending it to extra frames for the second time on the week. Demko pitched the tenth and eleventh inning and Ben Wolgamot’s game winning solo homer help earn his third win on the season.
In the three games, Demko allowed just two hits, walked two and struck out five. On the season, the righty sports a perfect 0.00 ERA and 3-0 record through 10 appearances. His seven saves came through 12 2/3 innings pitched, where he has only surrendered four hits, walked five and struck out an impressive 16.
Demko shares the week three honor with Peninsula's Steve Batman and Justin Sarratt of Thomasville.
June 20, 2008
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Wolgamot homers in 11th to defeat Peninsula 11-10
EDENTON, N.C. -- Ben Wolgamot slammed a walk off home run to left field, off of a 1-2 count with two outs, as the Steamers defeated Peninsula 11-10 Saturday night at Historic Hicks Field.
The Steamers jumped out to a 7-1 lead after six complete innings but that is when momentum switched over to Peninsula. Edenton started the seventh inning out with reliever Evan Sanford (Cincinnati) but Sanford got into trouble quickly as he faced three Pilot batters, giving up a hit, a walk and hit a Pilot batter to fill the bases with no outs.
Edenton then looked to reliever Mike Wood (Pittsburgh) to try to get an out but he was not able to do so as he gave up two hits and gave up a walk to not only load the bases again but more importantly allowing three runs to score.
The Steamers then look towards Ken Elkind (Angelo State) to close out the inning. Elkind would retire the side but would allow for three more runs to score giving Peninsula a nine run top of the seventh inning.
Edenton came into the bottom of the ninth inning still down 10-7 but would come back as Kevin O'Hara (Rowan) would face two batters and give up two hits that would lead to two more runs. Kevin Moreland (Christopher Newport) would attempt to close the game out but would give up the tying run as Broc Sutton (East Carolina) would score to knot the game at 10.
As the game went into extras the Steamers sent Luke Demko (Rhode Island) to the mound where he would give up one hit but would retire the side with no runs being scored in the tenth and would give up another hit while striking out two in the top of the 11th.
That would place the game in the hands of Ryan Boelsen (Adelphi), Sutton and Wolgamot. Boelsen led things off with a home run shot that went foul down the left field line. Boelsen would then record the first out of the inning by grounding out to second base. Sutton would then come up and record the second out by striking out swinging. With two outs, Wolgamot was the last hope for the Steamers in the eleventh. After pushing the count 1-2, Wolgamot turned on a high fastball and sent it sailing over the left field fence to win the game for the Steamers.
Luke Demko (Rhode Island) picked up his third win of the season, moving to 3-0, after pitching two complete and offering up two hits and no runs.
Kevin Moreland (Christopher Newport) suffered the loss as he went 2.2 innings and gave up the home run shot to Wolgamot, with the loss Moreland moves to 1-2.
The Steamers pounded out fifteen hits on the game and were lead by a 3-6 night from Laurn Randell (Texas State, a 3-5 outing from Ryan Boelsen and a pair of 2-5 nights from Broc Sutton and Brett Nommensen (Eastern Illinois).
Edenton will take a three day break from divisional play as they will play a home and home series with the Wilson Tobs on Monday night in Wilson and a Tuesday night affair with the Tobs at Historic Hicks Field. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. for both of those match-ups.
June 19, 2008
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Edenton drops second straight contest at Outer Banks 12-6
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. -- Edenton got a 2-for-2 night from Laurn Randell (Texas State) but it was not enough as the Steamers lost to the Outer Banks Daredevils 12-6 on Friday night at the First Flight Baseball Complex.
The Steamers again struggled on the mound as the pitching staff allowed 12 runs off of 12 Daredevil hits. Edenton also didn't help its cause any on the base paths as the Steamers would leave 11 on base during the contest.
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June 18, 2008
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Peninsula snaps Steamers seven game winning streak 5-3
EDENTON, N.C. -- Peninsula starter Deck McGuire (Georgia Tech) pitched five innings only offering up one run off of five hits and struck out eight as he led the Pilots to a 5-3 win over the Steamers Thursday night at Historic Hicks Field.
McGuire had a tough first inning as Laurn Randell (Texas State) was able to get a lead off single to center field. Randell would advance on a stolen base to second and to third on a passed ball by Jose Iglesias (Coastal Carolina). Randell scored on a error by second baseman Steve Nickel (Cortland State).
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June 17, 2008
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Edenton wins seventh straight at Peninsula in extras.
HAMPTON, VA. -- Edenton was able to scratch a run across in the top of the tenth inning to defeat Peninsula 4-3 at War Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night.
Peninsula (6-11) was jumped out to a 2-0 lead after a Greg Rohan (Kent State) homerun was lifted around the foul pole in right field to start the second inning.
Edenton (14-4) would storm back as the team would manufacture two runs off of a hit by Ryan Bennett (Saint Louis) and a sacrifice fly by Laurn Randell (Texas State) to tie the game up at two.
Edenton would take the lead as Broc Sutton (East Carolina) would hit a single to knock in another run in the top of the fourth.
But it would all come down to the top of the tenth inning when Peninsula pitcher Kevin Moreland (Christopher Newport) would walk in Luke Williford to win the game for Edenton 4-3.
Matt Mongiardini (Temple) picked up the win for Edenton moving to 2-0 on the season after pitching four innings only giving up a earned run off of two hits.
The loss was credited to Moreland who moved to 1-1 on the year.
The Steamers will get a much needed day off on Wednesday and will be back at Historic Hicks Field for their first game at home in five days as they will face off against the Peninsula Pilots in a 7:05 p.m. tilt on Thursday.
June 16, 2008
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Edenton wins rain-shortened game 4-1
PETERSBURG, VA. – Edenton was able to get two insurance runs in the top of the ninth to seal the final outcome before the rain hit Petersburg in the bottom of the ninth as the Steamers defeated the Generals 4-1 Monday night at the Petersburg Sports Complex.
The Steamers were led by another outstanding pitching performance from their staff as Joe Key (2-0) pitched 6.1 scoreless innings while only giving up three hits. That outing earned Key (Angelo State) his second win of the season and dropped his ERA down to a 0.37 on the year.
Edenton scored first yet again as they would put up a run in the second inning off of a Ben Wolgamot (Perdue) single into right field that brought around Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State) to score. The scoring would fall silent until the seventh inning when Ben Wolgamot would touch home plate on a fielding error by left fielder Chas Anthony (Erskine) to make the score 2-0 in favor of the Steamers.
Petersburg would come back to score a run in the eighth inning as Greyson Schram (Concord) would hit a single into right field that would bring Tyler Stubblefield (Kennesaw State) around to score.
The Steamers would not stop scoring as they would score two in the top of the ninth off of a Matt Thielepape (Winthrop) single into left field and a fielder’s choice from Laurn Randell (Texas State) making the score 4-1 in favor of the visiting Edenton.
Luke Demko (Rhode Island) was able to strike out Sean Bukvich (Florida Atlantic) to score the first out of the inning before the rain came down to halt the game. Demko picked up his six save of the year for his two thirds of an inning pitched. The rain continued for a period of thirty minutes and the decision was made to end the game with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The loss was credited to Dave Slusser (West Chester) who gave up an earned run in five innings pitched moving to 0-1 on the season.
The Generals were led offensively by Tyler Stubblefield who went 2-for-4 and scored a run for Petersburg. The Steamers got hits from Broc Sutton (East Carolina) who went 1-for-3 and Ben Wolgamot who went 1-for-1 and scored two runs and an RBI.
The Steamers will be back in action at Peninsula on Tuesday night as they will travel to the War Memorial Stadium for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.
June 15, 2008
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Kroll and Demko highlight Week 2 Player of the Week honors
RALEIGH, N.C. --The Coastal Plain League announced Monday that Edenton's Doug Kroll and Kevin Mahoney of Forest City were named Rawlings Co-Hitters of the Week, while Gastonia's Brad Kledzik and Edenton's Luke Demko were tabbed Rawlings Co-Pitchers of the Week.
Kroll (Oklahoma State) led the league with a .565 average on the week. He also knocked 13 hits along with five extra base hits. During a June 10th match up against Petersburg, Kroll hit for the cycle as the Steamers defeated the Generals 7-3. He tallied seven RBIs and six runs scored on the week, as well as 21 total bases, a .913 slugging percentage and a .667 on-base percentage. He also was walked five times and went 3-for-4 in stolen bases. Kroll is currently leading the Steamers with a .447 batting average and has 17 hits, including four doubles, a triple and a pair of homers. He currently has eight RBIs and nine runs scored, to go with 29 total bases and a .763 slugging percentage. Kroll also features an impressive .543 on-base percentage and is 5-of-6 in stolen bases.
Demko made three appearances as a closer for the Steamers and recorded three saves in three innings of work. The 6-7, 250-pound redshirt-junior from Rhode Island surrendered no hits, walked just one and struck out three to maintain a perfect 0.00 ERA on the week. Overall, the right-hander is 2-0 with five saves and a perfect 0.00 ERA through seven appearances for Edenton. He has pitched nine complete innings, giving up just two hits, while walking three and striking out 11.
Kroll and Demko mark the first two Steamers elected to Rawlings Hitter/Pitcher of the Week honors for the Coastal Plain League this season.
The Steamers will be back in action at Historic Hicks Field on Thursday June 19th against the Peninsula Pilots. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m., tickets are five dollars and are available by calling (252) 482-4080.
June 15, 2008
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Edenton survives to defeat Outer Banks 5-4
EDENTON, N.C.-- The Steamers saw their five run lead evaporate into a one run lead in the top of the eighth, but hung on to beat the Outer Banks for their 5th straight win by a score of 5-4 Saturday at Historic Hicks Field.
Edenton (12-4) would score a run in the second and the third inning to get ahead early. Laurn Randell (Texas State) hit a two run home run to left field in the bottom of the seventh inning to push the lead to 4-0. Doug Kroll (Oklahoma State) would then come up and hit a single into right field to score Ty Boyles (Gardner-Webb) to gain another run lead on Outer Banks. The Steamers would need every run as Outer Banks (6-9) would storm back to make the game interesting.
Brandon Michon (Brigham Young) would come in to pitch the eighth inning for the Steamers and would end up surrendering four runs off of four hits. Two straight hits by Dylan Petrich (Texas A&M) and Sean Ryan (Virginia Tech) started the Daredevils off on the right foot. Later in the inning Josh Whitaker (Kennesaw State) would send a single into center field to score two to make it 5-2. Pete Paris would come up and hit a single into right field to score two more that would push the score to 5-4.
Right hander Luke Demko (Rhode Island) would then come into the game to pitch and would stop the bleeding for Edenton with the score at the end of the top of the eighth being 5-4. Demko would pitch the rest of the game shutting down Outer Banks by getting two strikeouts and getting Sean Ryan to groundout to first base to close the game for the Steamers, his fifth save on the year.
Murphy Smith (2-0) started for the Steamers on the mound and pitched six innings giving up four hits and earned the win for the second time this season.
The loss was credited for Josh Schumer (0-2) who pitched five and a third innings and gave up two earned runs off of four hits.
The Steamers will be traveling to Petersburg on Monday for a 7:05 p.m. tilt with the Generals at the Petersburg Sports Complex. The Daredevils will be back in action at the First Flight Baseball Complex against the Peninsula Pilots on Monday for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.
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June 14, 2008
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Edenton dismantles Peninsula 8-1
EDENTON, N.C..-- Edenton got a six inning, three hit pitching performance from Vidal Nuno to win their fourth straight game overall at Peninsula 8-1 on Friday night at War Memorial Stadium.
Nuno (Baker University) walked just one Pilot batter while striking out two through the outing. The Baker University product was one-hitting the Pilots throughout five innings. Nuno picked up the win for the Steamers moving to 1-0 on the season.
Offensively the Steamers were led by Ryan Boelsen (Adelphi) went 1-3 but that one hit finished off the Pilots as he hit a blast into left field to score three and make the final score 8-1.
For the Pilots they sent Nicolas Blanco to the mound for the start. Blanco pitched six innings for Peninsula and surrendered five runs on nine hits for the loss.
The Steamers will be facing the Outer Banks Daredevils at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday night at Historic Hicks Field. Peninsula will be traveling to Petersburg to face the Generals in a 7:05 p.m. contest on Saturday night.