2011 Peach Belt Conference results

Top seed/#9 ranked Francis Marion eliminated

For the second time in the tournament, West #4 seed Augusta State (23-29) defeated Francis Marion (37-14) 6-4 today which sent the Patriots home. The Jaguars scored 5 runs in the first two innings and held on for the win.

Augusta State was led by Jake Sutton 2/4 (3 run HR, 2 runs) and Jeff Rice 2/4 (dbl, 2 rbi). WP was Josh Barks.

Francis Marion's Brock McCallister 2/5 (2 runs) and Chris Honeycutt 1/4 (2 run HR, 4 rbi) led the hitters. LP was Corey Carver.

Next up for West seed #4 Augusta State is West seed #3 North Georgia this afternoon at 4:00.

 

#21 ranked Armstrong Atlantic moves past Lander 3-1

The final four teams are now set after East #2 seed Armstrong Atlantic (35-16) defeated East seed #4 Lander 3-1 in today's 12:30 elimination contest.

The Pirates knocked out 11 hits in support of WP Trent Landa (CG, 7K, 1W, 4 hits) - impressive pitching performance. John Roberts was 3/5 (dbl, rbi), Josh Zittrouer 2/3, Josh Heath 2/3 and Alex Frederick 2/5 (2 runs).

The Bearcats could only muster 4 hits over 9 innings with Patrick Grady (2/2) the only multi-hit player. LP was Brandon Farquhar.

The #21 ranked Pirates next face #10 ranked/East seed #3 UNC Pembroke tonight at 7:30.

 

Augusta State forces elimination game

West seed #4 Augusta State (24-29) scored 3 runs in the top of the ninth to defeat West seed #3 North Georgia (34-19) 5 - 3. This forces one game tomorrow between the two same teams at 7:00 p.m. with the winner going to the championship game to be played 5/12/11.

The Pirates of Augusta State were led by Jake Sutton (2/4, 2 rbi) and Cleb Saggus (1/3, 2 runs) at the plate. WP Joah Evans pitched a complete game.

North Georgia Saints were led by Chad Sage (2/4, run) and Kenny Bellavance (2/4). The LP was Jacob Rickett.

 

UNC Pembroke in the championship game for the first time

#10 ranked & East seed #3 UNC Pembroke (411-10) held off the #21 ranked/East seed #2 Augusta State Pirates (35-17) 20-15 to advance to tomorrow's PBC Tournament Championship Game for the first time in school history.

The Braves trailed early 2-0 but took what many may have thought to be a comfortable 19-6 lead only to hold off the Pirates 20-15. There was a combined 34 hits.

The Braves were led by Josh Haley on a perfect 5/5 day (4 rbi, 4 runs, dbl), Kenny Mickens 2/3 (grabd slam HR, 6 rbi), Jason Coker 3/5 (2 runs, dbl), Joe Mangum 1/4 (rbi, run, dbl)and Brad Bridgeman 2/6 (dbl, run).

Brad Isom (10-3) was the WP.

The Pirates John Roberts 4/6 (4 rbi, 3 runs, HR) and Drew Walker 4/6 (5 rbi, HR, 2 dbl) led the offensive stats. Chandler Hall took the loss.

UNC Pembroke's opponent in the Championship Game will be determined later today when West seed #3 North Georgia faces off vs West seed #4 Augusta State at 7:00 p.m. in winner take all game.

The Championship game is set for 5/12/11 at 1:00.

Go Braves!!!!!!


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Augusta State holds off North Georgia 7-5

West #4 seed Augusta State (25-29) held off West #3 seed North Georgia for a 7-5 win tonight.

The Jaguars were led at the plate by Jake Sutton 3/5 (rbi, 2 runs), Caleb Sutton 2/4 (rbi, 2 runs) and Alex Walker 1/3 (2 rbi). WP was Kip Custer and Patrick Lowe got the save.

The Saints of North Georgia had two batters with 2/4 days at the plate; Terrell Jone (dbl, run) and Brad Hull. The LP was Michael Patton.

With the win Augusta State advances to play UNC Pembroke (41-10) in a winner take all Championship Game at 1:00 5/12/11.

 

UNC Pembroke & Augusta State to play for PBC Championship

Both #10 ranked/East #3 seed UNC Pembroke Braves (41-10) and West #4 seed Augusta State Jaguars (25-29) will be making their first ever appearances in the PBC Tournament Championship game when they face each other tomorrow at 1:00 p. m. in a winner take all game.

In their only meeting this season Pembroke won 6-2 in the second round of this tournament. The Braves were off today after going 3-0 in the tournament. The Jaguars are 3-1 in the tournament and will be playing their 5th game in five days.

All Braves on deck!

Good luck to the Braves as they continue their quest to receiving a NCAA bid to the regionals.

 

Good luck to the Braves today!! Bring the championship back home to NC!!

 

The title is coming home to NC

Good call Packman!

Was not the offensive game we have come to expect from the Braves but they got the job done 2-1. All the runs for both teams were scored in the first inning. Pembroke closer Braxton Lewis (Tournament MVP) closed the game with 2.2 innings of scoreless baseball, extending his season scoreless innings pitched to 42.2 innings!!! That is simply being the man.

Now the Braves will wait and see where the NCAA sends them in the 8 regionals, with 6 teams each, which will be announced this Sunday. Those regional winners then advance to Cary, NC, at USA Baseball Complex.