Area 1 Playoffs Thread

Rocky Mount outhit Wayne 9-7. On the other hand RM starter Tyler Joyner walked five and hit five.

RMA has some strange dimension, as it is tucked away in the corner of the campus. The lines are just over 300. center is 245, Left center is 370 and right center 350. Nolan Lancaster's grand slam was near the shortest part of the park.

 

Cary advances

Cary advances with a 5-4 win over Apex.... Another great game, close and exciting!

Apex took the early lead in the bottom of the 1st inning, scoring 2 runs on a Michael Caddell home run to chase Cary's starter Pat Donovan. Michael D'Elia came on in relief to face cleanup hitter Matt Paske, and he also homered to put Apex on top 3-0.

Cary got 2 back in the 3rd inning on singles by Cory Shackelford and Michael Rooney, a groundout RBI by Lyle Donaldson, and an Apex infield error.

Apex got an unearned run in the 4th inning, and after 4 it was Apex 4, Cary 2.

Cary got to Apex starter Michael Frongello in the top of the 5th inning. Darrus Evans and Rooney hit back to back singles, and Frongello hit Donaldson with a pitch to load the bases with no outs. Will Simpson singled to drive in Evans, bases still loaded. Michael Gyoerkoe hit a SAC fly to center to score Rooney, Donaldson took 3rd. Cory Tilton then hit a SAC fly to right to score Donaldson, and Cary was on top 5-4, which proved to be the final score.

Apex did not quit, as Patrick Johnson singled to lead off the 8th inning. Alan Spears put down a bunt to get Johnson to 2nd, and Caddell drew a walk with one out to put the go-ahead run on base. Tilton came on in relief for Cary and struck out Paske and Mike Mieszanek to end the Apex threat.

Frongello went 6 innings for Apex, allowing all 5 of Cary's runs (4 earned), while striking out 5 and giving up 8 hits. He did not walk a batter. D'Elia, who entered the game in relief in the 1st inning for Cary, pitched 7 innings, allowing only 2 runs, the solo home run to Paske, and an unearned run, while giving up 5 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 4. Tilton earned the save, striking out 4 in 1 2/3 innings.

Cary's defense was very good in this game, and although they committed 3 errors, they also had 3 inning ending double plays.

Cary faces Garner in the next round, first game at Garner on Friday....

 

Clayton/ Durham schedule:

Fri, 7pm, Smithfield Selma High
Sat, 7pm, Smithfield Selma High
Sun,7pm, DAP
Mon, 7pm, DAP (if nec)
Tue, 7pm, Smithfield Selma High (if nec)

 

GARNER vs CARY

Game 1: FRI 7pm @ Garner HS
Game 2: SAT 7pm @ Cary HS
Game 3: SUN 7pm @ Garner HS
*Game 4: MON 7pm @ Cary HS
*Game 5: TUE 7pm @ Cary HS

* - If Needed

 

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why does Clayton play legion games at SSS; is it because of the HS league?

 

Unfortunately, there are alot of high school coaches who feel like a public high school field is theirs, and are unwilling to work with such lowly programs as Legion Baseball.

 

Round 2 Set

I just got back from Wilson where Pitt 160 scored 3 runs on a Logan Hessart bases loaded triple. Logan later scored on a passed ball. This was all in the top of the 13th. Post 160 six Post 13 two. It was a great game. Due to Field availability New Bern will be at South Central tomorrow evening

In Edenton Pitt 39 is defeated by Edenton. Wayne will be traveling to Edenton.

 

The High School leagues have to rent the fields the same as the legion. We have to remember the High School is not part of the of anything sancioned by the NC High School Atletic Association. The county owns the ball parks

 

High School summer baseball... Give me a break.

It's a shame Legion Baseball has to compete with that.

 

The summer HS leagues exist for the coaches. In fact, the players exist for the coaches. It's not what the players want.

First game is at Wayne. Next two at Edenton.