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July 19, 2008
’Wolves prep for All-Star game
McCrary Park in Asheboro, N.C. is replete with the burnt orange and white of the Asheboro Copperheads.
RedWolves fall short
FLORENCE — Down seven runs in the fourth inning, the Florence RedWolves made a spirited comeback. Unfortunately, it fell just short. Trailing 10-5 in the bottom of the ninth, Florence plated three runs but fell 10-8 to Wilmington at Legion Field.
Pelicans sweep the Warthogs
The brooms and the bats were out as the Pelicans posted seven runs in the first three innings on the way to an 8-3 win over the Warthogs
July 18, 2008
RedWolves rained out again
Weather has been a mortal enemy to the Florence RedWolves recently.
After having two games postponed due to inclement weather last week, the team has been forced to deal with another one. Florence’s meeting with Columbia Friday night was postponed due to rain.
Pelicans hold on to win marathon game
It took nearly four hours for the Pelicans to beat the Warthogs 9-7 in Winston-Salem
Pelicans hold on for dramatic win
Nick Fellman dramatically locked down first place and a 5-4 win for the Pelicans over the Warthogs. The vicotry gave Myrtle Beach 15 wins for the second half season.
July 17, 2008
RedWolves fall to Gastonia in 10 innings
Chad Dawkins’ RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted Gastonia to a 4-3 win over Florence Thursday night.
Tommy Roebuck (2-2) earned the win for the Grizzlies.
Seven RedWolves make CPL All-Star teams
On Tuesday, Florence RedWolves coach Wes Davis was named coach of the American All-Stars in the Coastal Plain League All-Star game.
Two days later, he found out who would be joining him in Asheboro, N.C. Seven RedWolves were selected to play in next Tuesday’s contest, six to the American team.
RedWolves split doubleheader with Blowfish
One day after being named coach of the American All-Star team at next Tuesday’s Coastal Plain League All-Star Game, Wes Davis failed to stick around for both games of Wednesday night’s doubleheader with Columbia at Legion Field.
July 15, 2008
Record-setting home runs pace Pelicans
The Pelicans smashed the franchise record for team home runs, blasting three in an 8-6 victory over the Frederick Keys on Tuesday night. The Birds have hit 108, besting the previous record of 105.
RedWolves’ Davis to coach All-Stars
In his first season as coach of the Florence RedWolves, Wes Davis has infused an aggresive style of play that has put opponents on their heels and garnered adoration from the fans at Legion Field.
July 14, 2008
Pelicans drop double-dip to Keys
The Pelicans could not find the key to victory in either game against Frederick on Monday - the Keys swept Myrtle Beach in a double header, winning Game 1 10-8, and taking Game 2 7-2.
RedWolves rally past Fayetteville
FLORENCE — Logan Munson’s first start on the mound for Florence on Monday night didn’t go the way he would have liked. But by the time the sixth inning was finished — two hours and 35 minutes after first pitch — Munson’s struggles were long forgotten.
Pelicans have slight edge over Kinston in division
Myrtle Beach leads Kinston by percentage points in the Southern Division of the Carolina League. That could change as they travel to Frederick this week, who currently is dead last in the Northern Division.
July 13, 2008
Gorkys goes hitless in Futures Game
Pelican Gorkys Hernandez had been stuggling mightily at the plate. His average, once in the .330s is now below .280. Unfortunately, a trip to the Bronx did not cure what ails him. Hernandez went 0-4 with two strikeouts as the World team beat the USA Team 3-0 in the MLB Futures game at Yankee Stadium.
Phantoms continue to defy odds
The Florence Phantoms have spent an entire season proving people wrong.
July 12, 2008
Durant continues football career in Canada
Darian Durant just wants to play football, no matter where it is. So if that means playing in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, 2,032 miles away from where he grew up in Florence, Durant is willing to do it.
RedWolves edge Daredevils
Myckie Lugbauer had two hits and two RBI as the Florence RedWolves defeated Outer Banks 4-3 on Saturday at Legion Field.
Rainouts force Florence to play more doubleheaders
Weather has not been a friend to the teams of the Coastal Plain League this season.
Skies clear in time for Flowers to bloom
A late, wet night left the Pelicans tired and soggy, but at least happy. Tyler Flowers hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 8th, leading the Birds to a 10-9 victory over the Avalanche on Friday night.
July 11, 2008
Phantoms eye spot in title game
When the Florence Phantoms roll into the Sovereign Center tonight to face Reading for the American Indoor Football Association Eastern Conference championship, the game might have a league championship feel.
Jeffords living the dream
Jeff Jeffords clearly is enjoying being a minor-leaguer. The former Lamar and South Carolina standout is in his second season in the Cincinnati Reds organization and likes the life that goes with it, including long bus rides, staying in cheap hotels and showing up to the park three or four hours before a game.
Durant to make first CFL start
Saskatchawan quarterback Darian Durant will make his first CFL start today against Hamilton.
RedWolves game rained out again
A night after Florence’s home meeting with Columbia was rained out, heavy rains caused Friday night’s game at Fayetteville to be postponed.
July 10, 2008
Pelicans washed away
Too much rain all over the Grand Strand washed away game two of the Pelicans series with the Avalanche. The game will be made up as a doubleheader comprised of two seven-inning ballgames on Friday night at 6:05 PM.
RedWolves game rained out
FLORENCE — Thursday night’s game between the Florence RedWolves and Columbia Blowfish at Legion Field was postponed.
July 09, 2008
First-year pitching coach has dramatic effect on RedWolves
Throughout the 2008 season, the Florence RedWolves have lived and died by the strength of their pitching. It’s been a good plan so far. The RedWolves have jumped off to a Coastal Plain League-best 23-10 start due largely to their pitching staff.
Flowers’s slam leads Pelicans over Avs
Tyler Flowers hit a lead-changing grand slam in the bottom of the 8th inning, and the Pelicans prevailed over Salem, 7-5 at BB&T Coastal Field on Wednesday night. The Pelicans have won all five series openers against the Salem this season.
July 08, 2008
’Wolves sink Sharks
The Florence Redwolves used a six-run third inning to defeat Wilmington 8-3 on Tuesday. It was the RedWolves second straight win and third in their last four games.
Smetana named to SC All-Star game
Former West Florence and current Francis Marion player Austin Smetana has been chosen to play in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League All Star game July 12 at Wofford College.
