The document problem seems to have been solved. I have to convert all the files to an earlier version of Excell because Google won't accept 2007. I hope that works.
The box is here, and season stats will follow later today.
Wayne County Post 11 did what it almost always does when it goes to Ahoskie: win. But it wasn’t pretty.
Ahoskie almost doubled up Wayne in the hit column but couldn’t overcome nine walks and a home run by Zach Wright as Post 11 improved its record to 4-0 with an 8-4 win at Hertford County High School Saturday afternoon.
Wayne will take a break due to graduations around the county and return to action with a double header Sunday afternoon at Southern Wayne High. Wayne will face Tarboro at four with a contest against Garner to follow shortly after the completion of the first game.
In a game in which the offense couldn’t get in gear, Wayne got another solid performance from the youthful pitching staff. Jesse Randolph and Eric DuBose each threw three scoreless innings as four hurlers allowed five hits and two walks. By contrast, Ahoskie starter Jacob Dunlow issued eight free passes in three-plus innings. Wayne took advantage of Dunlow’s wildness to score seven runs.
But things got a little too close at the end. Wayne what appeared to be a comfortable 8-3 lead into the ninth with John Wooten trying to post his second straight scoreless inning. He gave up a leadoff double to Bryce Callipher before retiring the next two batters on fly balls to center field.
Eli Spruill reached on a infield hit, and Dunlow singled home a run. Dylan Ralph kept the rally alive be reaching on an infield hit to shortstop to bring the tying run to the plate. But Wooten came back to get the final out on a fly ball to right.
Tyler Edward opened the game by reaching on an error and Walker Gourley lined a single to left. Edwards came around on a wild pitch and passed ball, and Gourley scored on a double steal after John Wooten walked.
Wayne added four more runs in the fourth. Wright lined a breaking pitch over the center field fence with two out to make it 4-2. Adron Hollowell followed a walked by Cambric Moye with a bad-hop triple to center field. He scored on a passed ball.
Gourley added another run in the sixth with a two-out double.
e shtunë, 31 maj 2008
Post 11 Remains Undefeated Behind Allen
Note: The box score is here.
Wayne County Post 11 depended on offense to win the first two games of the American Legion season, but Friday night the pitching took on its share of the load.
Taylor Allen allowed three hits over seven innings and the offense took advantage of several late defensive lapses as Wayne surged past Pitt County Post 160 7-2 at Southern Wayne High School in its first Area I East South Division contest. Wayne (1-0, 3-0) will travel to Ahoskie today for a 3 p.m. game and then take some time off before returning home to play a double header against Tarboro and Garner June 8 beginning at 4 p.m.
Aeaa I East teams will play only eight division games due to the demise of the Beaufort County and Snow Hill programs. That means every game takes on an added significance as the teams attempt to position themselves for playoff berths and home field advantage in the postseason.
Wayne broke a scoreless tie with a run in the sixth on an error, a double by Jay Rose and an RBI ground out by Cambric Moye. The Pitt defense again provided Post 11 with help an inning later. Bryant Hill reached on an infield hit off the glove of the pitcher, stole second and went to third on a fly ball. Tyler Edwards got him home with an infield single in the hole between short and third. Edwards swiped second and scored on Walker Gourley's hit to shallow right center.
John Wooten hit a fly ball to right for an apparent out, but Wayne got another gift when the ball was dropped to put runners on first and second. Gourley stole third and scored on the next play as Wooten was safe on an errant throw to second on Zack Wright's grounder. The runners advanced on a wild pitch, and Rose lined out to right to score Wooten.
Adron Hollowell, who relieved Allen in the seventh, started the eighth by doubling into the right field corner on a 1-2 fastball. Hill walked on a full count, and Alex Casey dropped a bunt down the third base line to fill the sacks.
Edwards and Gourley hit consecutive sacrifice flies to put Wayne ahead 7-0. Pitt scored twice in the ninth on a two-out single by Tanner Lovick after an error.
Allen, who has pitched in all three games, had allowed 13 hits in 7 2/3 innings in his other two appearances. He was much more impressive in that aspect against Post 160. With one exception, he stayed out of the long inning, with 19 pitches in the second being his longest, and he needed only 38 pitches in his last four frames. He threw either one or two pitches to 14 of the 29 batters he faced.
Pitt's biggest threat before the ninth came in the second. Aarin Sharpe singled down the first base line and Jordan Corbett walked after being behind in the count 1-2. Allen fanned the next batter on three pitches and got the second out on a fly ball. He walked Alex Bran, but Tony Puglisi grounded out to end the inning.
Wayne County Post 11 depended on offense to win the first two games of the American Legion season, but Friday night the pitching took on its share of the load.
Taylor Allen allowed three hits over seven innings and the offense took advantage of several late defensive lapses as Wayne surged past Pitt County Post 160 7-2 at Southern Wayne High School in its first Area I East South Division contest. Wayne (1-0, 3-0) will travel to Ahoskie today for a 3 p.m. game and then take some time off before returning home to play a double header against Tarboro and Garner June 8 beginning at 4 p.m.
Aeaa I East teams will play only eight division games due to the demise of the Beaufort County and Snow Hill programs. That means every game takes on an added significance as the teams attempt to position themselves for playoff berths and home field advantage in the postseason.
Wayne broke a scoreless tie with a run in the sixth on an error, a double by Jay Rose and an RBI ground out by Cambric Moye. The Pitt defense again provided Post 11 with help an inning later. Bryant Hill reached on an infield hit off the glove of the pitcher, stole second and went to third on a fly ball. Tyler Edwards got him home with an infield single in the hole between short and third. Edwards swiped second and scored on Walker Gourley's hit to shallow right center.
John Wooten hit a fly ball to right for an apparent out, but Wayne got another gift when the ball was dropped to put runners on first and second. Gourley stole third and scored on the next play as Wooten was safe on an errant throw to second on Zack Wright's grounder. The runners advanced on a wild pitch, and Rose lined out to right to score Wooten.
Adron Hollowell, who relieved Allen in the seventh, started the eighth by doubling into the right field corner on a 1-2 fastball. Hill walked on a full count, and Alex Casey dropped a bunt down the third base line to fill the sacks.
Edwards and Gourley hit consecutive sacrifice flies to put Wayne ahead 7-0. Pitt scored twice in the ninth on a two-out single by Tanner Lovick after an error.
Allen, who has pitched in all three games, had allowed 13 hits in 7 2/3 innings in his other two appearances. He was much more impressive in that aspect against Post 160. With one exception, he stayed out of the long inning, with 19 pitches in the second being his longest, and he needed only 38 pitches in his last four frames. He threw either one or two pitches to 14 of the 29 batters he faced.
Pitt's biggest threat before the ninth came in the second. Aarin Sharpe singled down the first base line and Jordan Corbett walked after being behind in the count 1-2. Allen fanned the next batter on three pitches and got the second out on a fly ball. He walked Alex Bran, but Tony Puglisi grounded out to end the inning.
e mërkurë, 28 maj 2008
Wednesday's Game Postponed
The Wednesday, May 28 game against Tarboro has been postponed until June 8. Wayne will face Pitt County Post 160 on Friday.
e martë, 27 maj 2008
No Game Tonight
The Tuesday, May 27 game against Pitt County Post 160 has been moved to Friday, May 30. Wayne still is scheduled to play Tarboro at home tomorrow night. See you there.
e hënë, 26 maj 2008
The Other Site
This is not the only site I run dedicated to Wayne County American Legion baseball. As you will see if you click on the link to the right, my BellSouth home page contains information about the history of the program. That site includes the schedule, but my main purpose is to use it to archive statistics and scores as well as information about coaches and anything else that comes to mind. I have completed pages dedicated to the 1945-47 and 1960-68 eras, including links to scores and statistics.
Did you know that Carlton Frederick of Frederick's Music played on the first Post 11 team?
Completing this project will take a while because I have to type into my computer the statistics from 1978-2006. I hope to have all of it up within ten or so days.
Did you know that Carlton Frederick of Frederick's Music played on the first Post 11 team?
Completing this project will take a while because I have to type into my computer the statistics from 1978-2006. I hope to have all of it up within ten or so days.
The Links Now Work
Another thing I learned about placing spreadsheets online is that you have to check a box to allow others to view your material. Otherwise, people have to sign in using my username and password. I hope all that has been fixed by my going through all the sheets I uploaded to Google.
If something doesn't work on the site, please let me know. KeiWate@aol.com
If something doesn't work on the site, please let me know. KeiWate@aol.com
e diel, 25 maj 2008
Statistics
I have decided to upload the game-by-game totals earlier than I had planned because some of you may want to keep track of them . Here are the totals after one and two games.
As the numbers show, Post 11 is having to score a lot to overcome horrible run prevention. The latter has two parts: pitching and fielding. Much has been made of the inexperience of the pitchers, but when your defense has committed ten errors in two games, maybe you have the right to point the finger elsewhere.
As the numbers show, Post 11 is having to score a lot to overcome horrible run prevention. The latter has two parts: pitching and fielding. Much has been made of the inexperience of the pitchers, but when your defense has committed ten errors in two games, maybe you have the right to point the finger elsewhere.
Congrats to TJ
Congratulations to former Post 11 pitcher T.J. Hinson. Last year's 2007 Area I Player of the Year was the winning pitcher in Lenoir Community College's 6-2 win over Western Oklahoma State College in the 2008 National Junior College Athletic Association Division 2 World Series at USA Stadium in Millington, Tennessee on Saturday. Read about it here.
Now, if only T.J.'s mother would send me those Hall of Fame banquet pictures.
Now, if only T.J.'s mother would send me those Hall of Fame banquet pictures.
e shtunë, 24 maj 2008
Wayne Holds On For Second Win
Note: Box is here. Season stats will appear after the fourth game.
Get used to this.
Wayne County Post 11 may have another typical season as far as wins are concerned, but don't expect many shutdown performances on the part of the youthful pitching staff.
Jay Rose drove in four runs with a pair of singles and Wayne survived a last-inning rally by Benson Post 109 to win 10-7 Saturday night at South Johnston High School and improve to 2-0. Post 11 will face Pitt County Post 160 Tuesday night at seven at Southern Wayne High School in its home opener.
To be fair to Post 11 starter Taylor Allen, the defense didn't do him any favors. The right-hander went six innngs, allowing eight hits and two walks. But only two of his five runs were earned due to four errors. Eight of Benson's runs came with the aid of misplays, and Wayne scored six unearned runs.
Wayne, which never trailed, led 7-5 before padding the lead with three in the eighth. Alex Casey walked, stole second and went to third when the throw to first on Tyler Edwards' grounder was dropped. One out later, John Wooten was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Cambric Moye got one run home on a ground out. Rose drove a breaking pitch to the fence in right to give Post 11 what appeared to be a comfortable lead.
Adron Hollowell held Benson scoreless after relieving Allen, and Wooten took over in the ninth. He walked Lance Honeycutt with one out and retired the next batter on a fly ball to left. But nothing has been easy for Wayne this young season.
Wooten hit Steven Johnson, and Brandon Roberts stayed alive on an error to load the bases. Doug Furlong doubled home two runs to bring the tying run to the plate. Wooten rose to the occasion with a game-ending strikeout.
Edwards opened the game with a single and stole second. He moved to third on a single to left by Wooten, Again, the runnng game netted a stolen base, and Rose lined a 3-1 fastball to center for two runs.
Aaron Parnell homered for Benson in the bottom of the inning.
Colton Fulghum drove in two runs in the third as Post 11 took advantage of an error. An inning later, Edwards reached on an infield hit and Walker Gourley homered to left to make it 7-2.
Benson scored twice in the fourth with the aid of two errors.
Get used to this.
Wayne County Post 11 may have another typical season as far as wins are concerned, but don't expect many shutdown performances on the part of the youthful pitching staff.
Jay Rose drove in four runs with a pair of singles and Wayne survived a last-inning rally by Benson Post 109 to win 10-7 Saturday night at South Johnston High School and improve to 2-0. Post 11 will face Pitt County Post 160 Tuesday night at seven at Southern Wayne High School in its home opener.
To be fair to Post 11 starter Taylor Allen, the defense didn't do him any favors. The right-hander went six innngs, allowing eight hits and two walks. But only two of his five runs were earned due to four errors. Eight of Benson's runs came with the aid of misplays, and Wayne scored six unearned runs.
Wayne, which never trailed, led 7-5 before padding the lead with three in the eighth. Alex Casey walked, stole second and went to third when the throw to first on Tyler Edwards' grounder was dropped. One out later, John Wooten was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Cambric Moye got one run home on a ground out. Rose drove a breaking pitch to the fence in right to give Post 11 what appeared to be a comfortable lead.
Adron Hollowell held Benson scoreless after relieving Allen, and Wooten took over in the ninth. He walked Lance Honeycutt with one out and retired the next batter on a fly ball to left. But nothing has been easy for Wayne this young season.
Wooten hit Steven Johnson, and Brandon Roberts stayed alive on an error to load the bases. Doug Furlong doubled home two runs to bring the tying run to the plate. Wooten rose to the occasion with a game-ending strikeout.
Edwards opened the game with a single and stole second. He moved to third on a single to left by Wooten, Again, the runnng game netted a stolen base, and Rose lined a 3-1 fastball to center for two runs.
Aaron Parnell homered for Benson in the bottom of the inning.
Colton Fulghum drove in two runs in the third as Post 11 took advantage of an error. An inning later, Edwards reached on an infield hit and Walker Gourley homered to left to make it 7-2.
Benson scored twice in the fourth with the aid of two errors.
e enjte, 22 maj 2008
Wayne Takes Wild Opener
Note: Box score is here
Note 2: The idiot who runs this blog has fixed the links. Hey, I'm still learning.
Post 11 catcher Zack Wright didn't come through in his first two plate appearances with runners in scoring position against Durham Post 7 Tuesday night at Riverside High School in Wayne County's American Legion opener. But he more than made up for it in his next three chances.
Wright had three hits, including a tape measure home run in the eighth, and drove in six runs as Wayne rallied for an 11-8 win against its Area I West opponent. Wayne will play Benson Saturday night at South Johnston High School at seven.
The 2007 state runnerup probably will need plenty of big nights from its offense considering the massive losses it suffered on the pitching staff. Wayne hurlers threw 280 innings last season en route to a 27-6 mark, but only 28 1/3 of those innings return.
The good news is that coach Brad Reaves got a couple of solid performances from his young staff. Post 11 starter Eric DuBose left the game in the second with an injury, and Michael Douglass stepped in to allow four hits and two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings.
But the most impressive mound work of the evening belonged to Adron Hollowell. Wayne went into the bottom of the eighth with a four-run cushion at 9-5 but saw it quickly evaporate as Durham took advantage of a two-out error by pitcher Taylor Allen to string together three straight hits and cut the lead to one.
Hollowell entered the game with runners on first and second and fanned David Prince on a called third strike to get Wayne out of the jam.
Post 11 got some breathing room in the ninth. John Wooton drew a leadoff walk to go along with his two hits. Wright took the stage one more time and delivered in a big way by crushing a fastball and sending it far over the center field fence.
That was more than enough for Hollowell and his baffling assortment of pitches. He struck out the side in the ninth, and only an error allowed a Post 7 batter to reach base. In fact, Levi Diala was the only batter to make contact against Hollowell.
Wright batted in the first with runners on second and third but grounded out to end the inning. In the third, he flied out with two in scoring position.
The turnaround came in the fifth when he followed a two out double by Wooten with a double down the third base line to tie the game at three.
Wayne went ahead for good with five runs in the sixth, and Wright again was instrumental. Cambric Moye homered to left on a 2-0 fastball with one out. Alex Casey singled to bring about a pitching change. Brian Backus proceeded to walk the next three batters, including Wooten on a full count. Wright hit the first pitch to right to clear the bases and give Post 11 an 8-3 lead.
Casey started the eighth with an infield hit, stole second, moved to third on a bunt and scored on a sacrifice fly by Tyler Edwards.
Calendar for the season.
Note 2: The idiot who runs this blog has fixed the links. Hey, I'm still learning.
Post 11 catcher Zack Wright didn't come through in his first two plate appearances with runners in scoring position against Durham Post 7 Tuesday night at Riverside High School in Wayne County's American Legion opener. But he more than made up for it in his next three chances.
Wright had three hits, including a tape measure home run in the eighth, and drove in six runs as Wayne rallied for an 11-8 win against its Area I West opponent. Wayne will play Benson Saturday night at South Johnston High School at seven.
The 2007 state runnerup probably will need plenty of big nights from its offense considering the massive losses it suffered on the pitching staff. Wayne hurlers threw 280 innings last season en route to a 27-6 mark, but only 28 1/3 of those innings return.
The good news is that coach Brad Reaves got a couple of solid performances from his young staff. Post 11 starter Eric DuBose left the game in the second with an injury, and Michael Douglass stepped in to allow four hits and two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings.
But the most impressive mound work of the evening belonged to Adron Hollowell. Wayne went into the bottom of the eighth with a four-run cushion at 9-5 but saw it quickly evaporate as Durham took advantage of a two-out error by pitcher Taylor Allen to string together three straight hits and cut the lead to one.
Hollowell entered the game with runners on first and second and fanned David Prince on a called third strike to get Wayne out of the jam.
Post 11 got some breathing room in the ninth. John Wooton drew a leadoff walk to go along with his two hits. Wright took the stage one more time and delivered in a big way by crushing a fastball and sending it far over the center field fence.
That was more than enough for Hollowell and his baffling assortment of pitches. He struck out the side in the ninth, and only an error allowed a Post 7 batter to reach base. In fact, Levi Diala was the only batter to make contact against Hollowell.
Wright batted in the first with runners on second and third but grounded out to end the inning. In the third, he flied out with two in scoring position.
The turnaround came in the fifth when he followed a two out double by Wooten with a double down the third base line to tie the game at three.
Wayne went ahead for good with five runs in the sixth, and Wright again was instrumental. Cambric Moye homered to left on a 2-0 fastball with one out. Alex Casey singled to bring about a pitching change. Brian Backus proceeded to walk the next three batters, including Wooten on a full count. Wright hit the first pitch to right to clear the bases and give Post 11 an 8-3 lead.
Casey started the eighth with an infield hit, stole second, moved to third on a bunt and scored on a sacrifice fly by Tyler Edwards.
Calendar for the season.
e martë, 20 maj 2008
We Need Dugout Help
Help Wanted:
As some of you know, we're moving to Southern Wayne High School only for this season because of renovations at Mount Olive College. One of the results is that I will be leaving the dugout for the press box and its attendant Sahara Desert-like conditions. (It's called taking one for the team.)
Coach Brad Reaves needs someone who can keep track of events with a scorebook and, even better, chart pitches. We all have our ways of doing these things, but I'll show you the method that will best help the team. After all, it's the one thing I'm an expert at. (That and second-guessing the coach.)
What you need is a basic knowledge of baseball and a willingness to learn how to score. I'll take care of the rest. It would be great if you could get in touch with me before the first game so we could work together this Thursday. Contact me at KeiWate@aol.com Even if you aren't interested, perhaps you know someone who might be willing to learn.
As some of you know, we're moving to Southern Wayne High School only for this season because of renovations at Mount Olive College. One of the results is that I will be leaving the dugout for the press box and its attendant Sahara Desert-like conditions. (It's called taking one for the team.)
Coach Brad Reaves needs someone who can keep track of events with a scorebook and, even better, chart pitches. We all have our ways of doing these things, but I'll show you the method that will best help the team. After all, it's the one thing I'm an expert at. (That and second-guessing the coach.)
What you need is a basic knowledge of baseball and a willingness to learn how to score. I'll take care of the rest. It would be great if you could get in touch with me before the first game so we could work together this Thursday. Contact me at KeiWate@aol.com Even if you aren't interested, perhaps you know someone who might be willing to learn.
e premte, 16 maj 2008
The 2008 Schedule
All games except for the doubleheader are at seven p.m.
Thursday May 22 At Durham (Riverside HS)
Saturday May 24 At Benson (South Johnston HS)
Tuesday 27 Pitt County 160
Wednesday 28 Tarboro
Saturday 31 At Ahoskie (2) 1:00
Sunday June 8 Garner
Monday 9 Benson
Monday 16 New Bern
Tuesday 17 At Pitt County 39
Saturday 21 At New Bern
Monday 23 Kinston
Wednesday 25 Apex
Thursday 26 Pitt County 39
Saturday 28 At Tarboro
Sunday 29 At Pitt County 160
Tuesday July 1 North Raleigh
Wednesday 2 At Garner
Thursday 3 Durham
Saturday 5 Clayton
Sunday 6 At Kinston
Thursday 10-13 Playoffs best-of-three
Tuesday 15-20 Playoffs best-of-five
Tuesday 22-28 Playoffs best-of-five
Tuesday 29-31 Area I best-of-three
Monday August 4 State tournament in Gastonia
Rainouts will be posted here as soon as possible whether I am at home, work or at the field as long as I have a web connection.
Thursday May 22 At Durham (Riverside HS)
Saturday May 24 At Benson (South Johnston HS)
Tuesday 27 Pitt County 160
Wednesday 28 Tarboro
Saturday 31 At Ahoskie (2) 1:00
Sunday June 8 Garner
Monday 9 Benson
Monday 16 New Bern
Tuesday 17 At Pitt County 39
Saturday 21 At New Bern
Monday 23 Kinston
Wednesday 25 Apex
Thursday 26 Pitt County 39
Saturday 28 At Tarboro
Sunday 29 At Pitt County 160
Tuesday July 1 North Raleigh
Wednesday 2 At Garner
Thursday 3 Durham
Saturday 5 Clayton
Sunday 6 At Kinston
Thursday 10-13 Playoffs best-of-three
Tuesday 15-20 Playoffs best-of-five
Tuesday 22-28 Playoffs best-of-five
Tuesday 29-31 Area I best-of-three
Monday August 4 State tournament in Gastonia
Rainouts will be posted here as soon as possible whether I am at home, work or at the field as long as I have a web connection.
e enjte, 15 maj 2008
Schedule Due Soon
I'll be posting the 2008 schedule very soon. We'll start at Durham Riverside against
Durham Thursday, May 22.
Meanwhile, check American Legion baseball at this site. It takes a while to load, so be patient.
I am going to try to upload a lot of information about Post 11 history, so let me know what you think about this. Contact me at KeiWate@aol.com
Also, I have some business cards printed to allow more people to spread the word about the site.
I have a laptop, so blogging will be a lot easier. Of course, wireless networks will be a problem in some of the places we go.
Durham Thursday, May 22.
Meanwhile, check American Legion baseball at this site. It takes a while to load, so be patient.
I am going to try to upload a lot of information about Post 11 history, so let me know what you think about this. Contact me at KeiWate@aol.com
Also, I have some business cards printed to allow more people to spread the word about the site.
I have a laptop, so blogging will be a lot easier. Of course, wireless networks will be a problem in some of the places we go.
Abonohu te:
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