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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
Mon. October 6th
10 am
Pearl River CC vs Coahoma
1 pm
Meridian CC vs Pearl River
CC
4 pm
Coahoma vs Meridian CC
Tues. October 7th
10 am
Northeast MS vs Hinds CC
1 pm
Faulkner St vs Northeast MS CC
4 pm
Hinds CC vs Faulkner St.
Wed. October 8th
10 am
Southwest MS vs Delgado CC
1 pm
East Central vs Southwest MS
4 pm
Delgado CC vs East Central
Thurs. October 9th
10 am
East MS CC vs Northwest MS
1 pm
MS Gulf Coast vs East MS CC
4 pm
Northwest MS vs MS Gulf Coast
Fri. October 10th
10 am
Jones JC vs Holmes CC
1 pm
Itawamba CC vs Jones JC
4 pm
Holmes CC vs Itawamba CC
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
August 4,
2008
Hill Denson
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
August 4, 2008
Eric Hare
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
August 5, 2008
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
August 4, 2008
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
August 4,
2008
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
July 22, 2008
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
June 24, 2008
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
June 23, 2008
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
May 6,
2008
Brent Hudson
Reg Ott
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
May 7,
2008
Shawn Anderson
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
May 6,
2008
Blaise King
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
May 2,
2008
 Courtesy
of GCAC Tournament Staff
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
May 1,
2008
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
April
30,
2008
Riley Galloway
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
April 29,
2008
Kyle Medley
Reg Ott
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
April 29,
2008
Brent Hudson
Brian Legnon
Reg Ott
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
April
25,
2008
Kyle Medley
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
April
23,
2008
Shawn Anderson
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
April
22,
2008
Riley Galloway
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
April
19,
2008
Blaise King
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
April
15,
2008
Reg Ott
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
April
12,
2008
From left to right: Matt Schane, Kyle Buescher, Hunter
Robinson, Reg Ott, Shawn Anderson, Bryan Bennett, Joe Scalzo, Blaise
King, And Grant Vance
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
April
11,
2008
Chris Hartfield
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
April
8,
2008
Brent Hudson
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
April 7,
2008
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
April
6,
2008
Bryan Bennett
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
March 5, 2008
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
April
4,
2008
Shawn Anderson
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
April 3,
2008
Reg Ott
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
April
2,
2008
Brian McCormick
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
March
29,
2008
Chris Hartfield
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
March
28,
2008
Austin Fagan
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
March
26,
2008
Reg Ott
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
March
25,
2008
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 RBIs, 3 runs scored), Joe Scalzo (3-4, DBL, BB,
3 RBIs, 3 runs scored), Brent Hudson (2-6, 2 RBIs), and Reg
Ott (4-6, 2 DBLs, 3 RBIs, run scored).
The Blazers will be back in action
tomorrow night as they travel to Cleveland, MS, to take on
NCAA DII rival #11 Delta State University. The game is a
make-up due to rain earlier in the season. Game time is set
for 6:00 PM.
Blazers Blast Thomas
March
19,
2008
Joe Diecidue
Joel Thornton
Thomasville, Ga.,
The Belhaven College Baseball Team
(24-10, 13-8) defeated Thomas University on Wednesday by a score of
8-3. With the win, the Blazers wrap-up their pre-Easter road trip
2-1.
Joe Diecidue (5-1) took the win for the
Blazers as he pitched 5 innings, allowing 3 earned runs, and
1 strike out. Chris Hartfield and Andy Kuehn each worked an
inning of relief to close the game out.
Offensively, the Blazers put up 6 runs
in the first inning thanks to timely hitting capped off by
Lake Eiland's 2 run double. Eiland was 2-3 in the ballgame
with 3 RBIs, and a stolen base. Other Blazers hitting the
ball well on the day were Shawn Anderson (2-4, DBL, SB, run
scored), Bryan Bennett (2-4, 2 DBLs, RBI, run scored),
Charlie Edwards (2-4, RBI, run scored), Grant Vance (1-1),
and Brent Hudson (1-2, 2 runs scored).
The Blazers will be back in action next
Tuesday night as they travel across State street to take on
rival Millsaps in the Maloney Trophy Series. The Blazers can
clinch to 2008 Maloney trophy with the victory. Game time is
set for 6:00 PM.
Blazer Fall on Road to Berry
March 18,
2008
Joe Scalzo
Joel Thornton
Thomasville, Ga., -
The Belhaven College Blazers Baseball
Team (23-10, 13-8) dropped a tight ballgame to Berry College on
Tuesday by a score 0f 2-3. The game lasted only 7 innings due to
Berry playing a game earlier in the day.
Brian Legnon (5-4) took the complete game
loss. Legnon pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up 3 earned runs,
striking out 5.
Joe Scalzo and Brent Hudson provided to only
RBIs on the day for the Blazers. Scalzo's came on a solo
homerun. Other Blazers with hits on the day were Blaise King
(1-3), Charlie Edwards (1-3, double, run scored), Reg Ott
(1-3, double), and Brian McCormick (1-3).
The Blazers will stay in Thomasville and
face Thomas University tomorrow at 3:00 PM central time for
those of you listening on the internet.
Blazers Top Stillman to Win 17 of Last 18
March
17,
2008
Josh Young
Joel Thornton
Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
The Belhaven College Baseball Team (23-9,
13-8) defeated NCAA DII foe Stillman College on Monday by a score of
8-4. With the victory, the Blazers start a new streak where they
have won 3 consecutive games and 17 out of their last 18.
Joe Patterson started for the Blazers
but took the no decision. Relief pitcher Ethan Rodgers (2-0)
got the victory as he pitched 3 innings, allowing no earned
runs, and logging a strike out. Josh Young closed out the
game pitching the final inning.
Bryan Bennett paced the Blazers offense
as he went 3-3, with a walk, 2 stolen bases, and 2 RBIs.
Blaise King had another solid performance setting the table
for the Blazers as he went 2-3, with 2 doubles and 2 runs
scored. Other Blazers that contributed offensively were
Shawn Anderson (0-2, 3 walks, 3 runs scored), Charlie
Edwards (0-3, walk, RBI), Reg Ott (0-4, walk, RBI), Brian
McCormick (1-4, homerun), and Lake Eiland (1-3, walk, run
scored).
The Blazers will be back in action
tomorrow as they will board the bus and travel to
Thomasville, GA, where they will play Berry College tomorrow
and Thomasville University on Wednesday. For those listening
on the web, game time tomorrow will be 4:00 PM central.
Blazers Sweep Wild Double
Header from Carey
March 15,
2008
Lake Eiland
Joel Thornton
Jackson, Miss., -
The Belhaven College Blazers Baseball
Team (22-9, 13-8) swept a double header from the William Carey
Crusaders on Saturday to take their weekend series 2 games to 1.
Today's games saw both teams score 46 runs as the Blazer won game 1,
18-11, and game 2, 9-8.
Game 1
Joe Diecidue (4-1) took the win in a wild
first game that saw the teams combine for 29 runs on 27 hits
and 8 errors. Diecidue pitched 3 2/3 allowing no earned
runs, striking out 2.
Ray Kelly took the loss for Carey in relief
as he allowed 6 earned runs in 2 innings, with 1 strike out.
Offensively, the Blazers pounded the ball
behind the bats of Charlie Edwards (2-5, 4 RBIs, 3 runs
scored), Brian McCormick (2-4, 3 RBIs, double), and Brent
Hudson (3-3, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored, double). Freshman Lake
Eiland may have provided the most exciting moment of the
ballgames as he crushed a fastball 370 feet for his first
collegiate homerun.
Louis Rolon led the Crusaders with a 2-4, 4
RBI performance in the game.
Game 2
Chris Hartfield started game 2 but picked up
the no decision as he allowed 3 earned runs in 4 innings.
Riley Galloway (4-0) took the win in relief as he pitched 3
1/3 innings allowing only 1 earned run. Closer Kyle Medley
came in with 2 on, 1 out in the 8th to log a 5 out save for
his 6th save of the season.
Charlie Edwards once again provided the big
stick for the Blazers in game 2 as he went 3-3, with 4 RBIs,
2 runs scored, with his 5th homerun of the season.
Josh Troxclair (2-2) took the loss for the
Crusaders as he allowed 6 earned runs through 4 1/3 innings
of work. David Trixler paced the Crusader offense as he went
2-5, with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
Next up the Blazers take to the road as they
travel to Thomasville GA, with a stop in Tuscaloosa, AL, in
between. The Blazers will take on Stillman College (3:00 PM)
on Monday, Berry College (5:00 PM) on Tuesday, and Thomas
University (4:00 PM) on Wednesday.
Attention Belhaven Baseball Alumni
Belhaven College Baseball and
the Belhaven Sports Information Department is in the process of updating
alumni record. Please help us out by e-mailing your current address,
e-mail address and phone number to our respective departments.
You can send your information
to Clay Smith at
csmith@belhaven.edu
or Joel Thornton at jthornton@belhaven.edu.
You can also contact Clay Smith at 601-968-5984.
This information is important
for us to help keep you updated on Belhaven Baseball and Belhaven
College Athletic Events. Thank you for your help in the matter!!
Past Headlines:
Blazers Fall to Carey; Streak Snapped
March
14,
2008
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Blazers Beat Union; Post 14th
Consecutive Win
March 12,
2008
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Legnon GCAC Pitcher of the Week
March
12,
2008|
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Baseball Blazers Participate
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March 12,
2008
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Blazers Rally in 9th; Push
Streak to 13
March 11,
2008
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Blazers Sweep; Streak at 12
March 8,
2008
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Blazers Brave Snow; Top 'Pack
March 7,
2008
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Bennett/Legnon GCAC Players of the Week
March 5,
2008
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Edwards' Grand Glam Powers
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March 5,
2008
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Blazers Sweep Spring Hill
March 1,
2008
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Blazers Defeat Spring Hill
February 29, 2008
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Blazers Top Choctaws
February 27, 2008
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Blazers Sweep Bulldogs
February 23,
2008
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Blazers Take Opener From Tougaloo
February 22,
2008
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Blazers Drop Millsaps in Maloney Series Opener
February 19,
2008
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Blazers Fall to Rams
February 16, 2008
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Blazers Drop Conference Home Opener to Mobile
February 15,
2008
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Blazers Defeat Crichton 8-4
February 13,
2008
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Blazers Win, Denson Gets #700
February 12,
2008
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Legnon GCAC Pitcher of the Week
February 12,
2008
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Blazers Take Series From #11 Pilots
February 9,
2008
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Blazers Top #11 Pilots in Thirteen
February 8,
2008
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Blazers' Baseball Splits Double Header
February 2,
2008
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Baseball
Opens at Home With Victory
Feb,ruary 1,
2008
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Blazers Drop Double Header at Carey
January 26,
2008
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Baseball
Drops Opener at Carey
January 25,
2008
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Belhaven Baseball to
Broadcast 2008 Games
January 23,
2008
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Belhaven Baseball
Set to Defend GCAC Title
January 22,
2008
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Belhaven
Baseball Gets First Commitment for the 08-09 Signing Class
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Blazers Baseball 2008
Schedule Released
November 27,
2007
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Belhaven
Baseball Announces 2007-08 Team Captains.
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Gold Comes from Behind to Win
Steak and Burgers Series
October 4,
2007
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Gold Forces Game Seven
October 2,
2007
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Steak and Burgers Series Tied
at Two
September 28,
2007
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Gold Sticks Stay hot in
Game Three
September 27,
2007
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Belhaven Baseball Gold Ties Series at 1 With 14-1 Win
September 26,
2007
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Belhaven Baseball Teams up With Special Olympics of Mississippi
September 26,
2007
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Green
Blasts Gold 10-1 in Game One
September 26,
2007
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Steaks and Burgers Series Begins
Next Week
September 18,
2007
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Hill
Denson Elected to Hall of FameAugust 28, 2007
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Blazers Excited About 07-08
Signing Class
August 6, 2007
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