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Lexington davidson has 2 players at state games zack briggs ss and Levi Michael 2b they also have 4 starters at the beach due to senior graduation. This could make a huge difference in the stanley county game on friday. But might i add Lexington can still score runs in bunches with the lineup they will have

 

Legion players at State Games

Saw some in action yesterday at Senior All Star game - we have couple video clips up and more to come at:
http://www.localreplay.com
and
http://blog.localreplay.com/nc

 

Buddy Sosnoskie

Sosnoskie makes an impact right off the bat​

By BRAD NORMAN
[email protected]
Thursday, June 14, 2007

So far, Buddy Sosnoskie is fitting in just fine with the Statesville Owlz.
After moving to the area with his parents last Monday, the recent high school graduate is already making quite an impact on Statesville’s American Legion squad.
“He’s a very good ballplayer,” Statesville head coach Mike Grant said. “He’s also a very likable guy.”

The Virginia Tech signee has given the Owlz an offensive boost and an extra arm on the mound. Sosnoskie, who batted cleanup on Tuesday against Mooresville, is 5-for-6 the last two games, and he also reached base on an error.
Those hits include a home run against Rowan County and a triple off the wall against Mooresville. He was equally impressive on the mound against the Moors.
After replacing starter Brandon Wiggins at the top of the sixth inning, Sosnoskie allowed three hits and one run in the final four innings while striking out eight.
A big lefty, Sosnoskie uses a slow, deliberate windup, and he blew fastballs past Mooresville batters while also mixing in some good off-speed stuff. “He did a really good job for them,” said Mooresville third baseman Joe Manser, who had a double and struck out against Sosnoskie. “And he hit it well, too.”

The Owlz, who use a four-man rotation, have had trouble with middle relief pitching this season, and Grant will continue to use Sosnoskie as both an outfielder and pitcher. “Absolutely, we’ll use him as both,” Grant said. “We’re hearing that Virginia Tech will use him as both also.” Sosnoskie’s appearance on the mound Tuesday was his first of the season for the Owlz. He was used as a closer by his high school team.
“That was the first time in a while I’ve thrown more than one inning at a time,” Sosnoskie said. “I’ve got to learn how to build.”

One thing he doesn’t need any help on his hitting. “Hitting has always been my thing,” Sosnoskie said. “I like pitching, but it’s always been behind hitting.”
The Owlz are currently 2-5 in the Area III Southern Division, nearly three games behind Mooresville for the final playoff spot. Sosnoskie has been welcomed by the team, and his quick immersion may prove to be valuable as the Owlz continue to try to make a push in the standings. “These are a good bunch of guys,” Sosnoskie said. “They’re a lot of fun to play with.”

 

Kernersville at Kannapolis (Fri.June 15)

This game has been cancelled due to it only being a non-league game and numbers of players missing at beach for both teams.

Kannapolis at Statesville tonight (Thursday) and back in action at Concord (Saturday).

 

Western Forsyth at Wilkes
Cancelled due to rain, no make up date scheduled

 

anyone have any updated Area III North Division standings?

 

Stellar Matchup Tonight

Lexington at Stanly tonight in Albermarle.

 

Yes - should be a good matchup with Watson on the mound for Lexington. Post 8 will be missing all of its starting infield and two starters in the outfield due to state games and beach trips.... Still should be exciting though - Lexington has depth at most positions this year.

 

Triadman,,, I'm working on some updated standings for both divisions, let me see what I can get here in the next while before the Tarheel game tonight.

Btw,,,, GREAT game in Albemarle tonight with Lexington/Stanly,,,, both teams will be missing players because of graduates at the beach or state game participants. Still 2 great teams, both my picks to finish in top 3 of league.

 

does anyone know who will be on the mound for Stanley..i read that watson will be pitching for lexington