By TY
Box Score
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Nashville Outlaws scored two runs in the top of the 13th inning to defeat the first-place Terre Haute Rex, 11-9 at Bob Warn Field on Tuesday. A total of 11 pitchers were used in the game as the game took 4 hours and 41 minutes to decide the outcome.
Kevin Smith's one-out RBI double to right-center drove in college teammate Andrew Brouillette from first-base to break a 9-9 tie game in the top of the 13th. The Outlaws would extend its lead later in the inning when Jared Fancher (TCU) plated Smith with a two-out RBI single up the middle, giving the Outlaws a two-run advantage heading into the bottom of the 13th.
The Outlaws trailed 9-7 heading into the top of the 9th before Johnny Amann (Judson) and Sam Dove led off the inning with singles and then came home on an RBI groundout by Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) and an RBI single by Doug Joyce (Florida International).
Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) had a career night at the plate, going 5-for-6 with a pair of RBI while Johnny Amann (Judson) Kevin Smith (LSU Shreveport) and Matt Borgschulte (Western Kentucky) each had two hits in the 13-inning win.
With the win, the Outlaws improve to 23-20 overall and 9-6 in the second half of the season. More importantly, with the win over the division leader Tuesday, Nashville now trails the Rex by two games with 11 games to play in the regular season.
Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) allowed six runs, five earned on five hits in 5.2 inning no-decision. Moore struck out three while walking a season-high six batters.
The back of the bullpen came up huge for the Outlaws on Tuesday as Craig Stem (Trevecca), Jon Ivie (Belmont) and Lee Thompson (St. Catherine) combined to throw 6.2 innings of scoreless relief.
Thompson (1-0) was once again a work horse for the Outlaws as he threw the game's final three innings to earn the win. The crafty lefthander scattered four hits and struck out five while throwing 60 pitches in relief to earn his first win of the year. In 16 innings this summer, Thompson has a 1.69 ERA.
Nashville was able to win despite committing three errors and being outhit 16-13.
Also notable:
** Johnny Amann is hitting .471 in his last seven games. Amann is 16-for-34 with 12 RBI, 8 runs, and 3 triples during that span. Two of those triples came in the same inning, which was also a prospect league record.
** Dove's five hits Tuesday ties an Outlaw record.
** With two scoreless innings on Tuesday, Outlaw closer Jon Ivie improved his scoreless innings streak to 20.1 innings this season. Ivie (2-0, 0.00 ERA) has 19 strikeouts and five walks on the year.
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Outlaws Hammer Terre Haute, 12-3
By TY
Box Score | Updated Standings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trailing 2-1 after five innings, the Nashville Outlaws broke open the game by taking advantage of three Terre Haute errors by scoring nine runs on five hits in the sixth inning en route to an impressive 12-3 win over the central division's first-place team the Terre Haute Rex Sunday.
With the win on Sunday, Nashville improves to 22-20 overall and 8-6 in the second half of the season. The Outlaws are now within 2.5 games of the first-place Rex who stand at 12-4 in the second half of the season.
Matt Borgschulte (Western Kentucky) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) led the Outlaws with three hits apiece while Johnny Amann (Judson) went 2-for-5 with 3 RBI and two runs scored from the lead-off spot.
Terre Haute (26-19) came into the game having won four straight but struggled defensively and on the mound against the Outlaws on Sunday. Nashville took advantage of 10 free passes and four defensive miscues by Rex to open the flood gates in the sixth inning.
Brentwood (Tenn.) native Andy Hillis allowed two runs on four hits in 4.2 innings Sunday. Hillis struggled with control at times, walking six Terre Haute batters while recording just one strikeout.
Matt Fitton (Sacred Heart) earned the win Sunday, throwing 2.1 innings of no-hit, scoreless relief to improve to 3-4 on the season.
The Outlaws will conclude its seven-game homestand tomorrow when they host the first-place Rex at Hawkins Field. First pitch Monday will be at 7:05 p.m.
To order tickets log onto nashvilleoutlaws.com or call the Outlaws at 615-866-1040.
Postgame interview with Brian Ryman
Box Score | Updated Standings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trailing 2-1 after five innings, the Nashville Outlaws broke open the game by taking advantage of three Terre Haute errors by scoring nine runs on five hits in the sixth inning en route to an impressive 12-3 win over the central division's first-place team the Terre Haute Rex Sunday.
With the win on Sunday, Nashville improves to 22-20 overall and 8-6 in the second half of the season. The Outlaws are now within 2.5 games of the first-place Rex who stand at 12-4 in the second half of the season.
Matt Borgschulte (Western Kentucky) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) led the Outlaws with three hits apiece while Johnny Amann (Judson) went 2-for-5 with 3 RBI and two runs scored from the lead-off spot.
Terre Haute (26-19) came into the game having won four straight but struggled defensively and on the mound against the Outlaws on Sunday. Nashville took advantage of 10 free passes and four defensive miscues by Rex to open the flood gates in the sixth inning.
Brentwood (Tenn.) native Andy Hillis allowed two runs on four hits in 4.2 innings Sunday. Hillis struggled with control at times, walking six Terre Haute batters while recording just one strikeout.
Matt Fitton (Sacred Heart) earned the win Sunday, throwing 2.1 innings of no-hit, scoreless relief to improve to 3-4 on the season.
The Outlaws will conclude its seven-game homestand tomorrow when they host the first-place Rex at Hawkins Field. First pitch Monday will be at 7:05 p.m.
To order tickets log onto nashvilleoutlaws.com or call the Outlaws at 615-866-1040.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Outlaws Dismantle Miners for 3rd straight Win
By TY
Box Score
The Nashville Outlaws brought heavy lumber to yard on Thursday as they pounded out a franchise record 22 hits en route to a 15-4 win over West Virginia to win its third straight game at Hawkins Field. A season-high 11 different Outlaws recorded a hit Thursday, including six with multi-hit games.
West Virginia (23-19) arrived to Hawkins Field riding a six-game winning streak and tied for the Eastern Division lead before getting knocked around for 22 hits.
The game got out of hand quick for the Miners as the Outlaws jumped out to an early 9-1 lead after just three innings. Nashville recorded 13 hits in the first three innings, including seven during a five-run third.
Holding a 9-1 lead after three innings, Nashville would tack on five more runs in the next two innings to take a comfortable 14-4 lead after five complete. By the end of the fifth inning, the Outlaw lineup had tallied 18 hits already while the top of the Outlaw order had already batted five times.
Nashville also had a franchise record four guys with at least three hits in the same game.
Leadoff man Johnny Amann (Judson) led the Outlaws with a perfect 4-for-4 night with a walk and run scored. Amann is hitting .556 (10-for-18) over his last four games and has raised his batting average to a season-high .301.
Bryan Johns (Vanderbilt) recorded his second three-hit game in four days, going 3-for-5 with 3 RBI, a double and run scored on Thursday out of the No. 2 hole.
Andrew Brouillette drove in a team-high four runs with a 3-for-5 night, including a two-run triple in the third while Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) went 3-for-6 with an RBI and run scored.
Jared Fancher (TCU) went 2-for-5 with three runs scored and two runs batted in while Doug Joyce (Florida International) went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI.
PJ Francescon (Trevecca Nazarene) made his third start of the season for the Outlaws Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits in four innings of work before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury.
College teammate Craig Stem came into relieve Francescon in the fourth and was very efficient on the mound. Stem (1-1) allowed just one run on one hit in a season-high five innings of relief to earn his first win as an Outlaw.
Fans at Hawkins Field were also treated to some fantastic defensive plays during the slugfest. Jack Lupo (Vanderbilt), Brouillette and Fancher all made web-gem, highlight diving catches Thursday.
With the win the Outlaws improve to 20-19 overall, including 6-5 in the second half of the season.
The Outlaws will play the Miners again tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Hawkins Field.
For tickets log onto www.nashvilleoutlaws.com or call the Nashville Outlaws at 615-866-1040.
Box Score
The Nashville Outlaws brought heavy lumber to yard on Thursday as they pounded out a franchise record 22 hits en route to a 15-4 win over West Virginia to win its third straight game at Hawkins Field. A season-high 11 different Outlaws recorded a hit Thursday, including six with multi-hit games.
West Virginia (23-19) arrived to Hawkins Field riding a six-game winning streak and tied for the Eastern Division lead before getting knocked around for 22 hits.
The game got out of hand quick for the Miners as the Outlaws jumped out to an early 9-1 lead after just three innings. Nashville recorded 13 hits in the first three innings, including seven during a five-run third.
Holding a 9-1 lead after three innings, Nashville would tack on five more runs in the next two innings to take a comfortable 14-4 lead after five complete. By the end of the fifth inning, the Outlaw lineup had tallied 18 hits already while the top of the Outlaw order had already batted five times.
Nashville also had a franchise record four guys with at least three hits in the same game.
Leadoff man Johnny Amann (Judson) led the Outlaws with a perfect 4-for-4 night with a walk and run scored. Amann is hitting .556 (10-for-18) over his last four games and has raised his batting average to a season-high .301.
Bryan Johns (Vanderbilt) recorded his second three-hit game in four days, going 3-for-5 with 3 RBI, a double and run scored on Thursday out of the No. 2 hole.
Andrew Brouillette drove in a team-high four runs with a 3-for-5 night, including a two-run triple in the third while Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) went 3-for-6 with an RBI and run scored.
Jared Fancher (TCU) went 2-for-5 with three runs scored and two runs batted in while Doug Joyce (Florida International) went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI.
PJ Francescon (Trevecca Nazarene) made his third start of the season for the Outlaws Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits in four innings of work before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury.
College teammate Craig Stem came into relieve Francescon in the fourth and was very efficient on the mound. Stem (1-1) allowed just one run on one hit in a season-high five innings of relief to earn his first win as an Outlaw.
Fans at Hawkins Field were also treated to some fantastic defensive plays during the slugfest. Jack Lupo (Vanderbilt), Brouillette and Fancher all made web-gem, highlight diving catches Thursday.
With the win the Outlaws improve to 20-19 overall, including 6-5 in the second half of the season.
The Outlaws will play the Miners again tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Hawkins Field.
For tickets log onto www.nashvilleoutlaws.com or call the Nashville Outlaws at 615-866-1040.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Outlaws Crush Quincy, 9-1
By TY
Box Score
The Nashville Outlaws took advantage of a costly two-out error in the sixth inning as they broke open a 3-1 game by scoring five unearned runs in the inning en route to a 9-1 win over the Quincy Gems at Hawkins Field Monday.
With the win, Nashville improves to 4-5 in the second half of the season, while the loss drops Quincy to 7-4.
Navery Moore (2-2) showed why he was selected as a Prospect League All-Star this summer, allowing just one run on four hits in seven innings of work. Moore, who will be a junior next fall at Vanderbilt University, struck out six, walked two and hit a pair while throwing 56 of his 89 pitches for strikes. Moore was able to work his way out of trouble in a few timely situations during the game thanks to a mid-to-low 90s fastball and sharp curveball.
Nashville jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after scoring one run in each of the first three innings. After Quincy got on the board with a rune of their own in the top of the fourth, the game got out of hand in the sixth when the Outlaws made the Gems pay for a costly-two-out fielding error that led to five unearned Nashville runs.
Bryan Johns (Vanderbilt) led the Outlaws with three hits and two runs scored on Monday while Kevin Smith (LSU-Shreveport) drove in a team four runs, including a two-out bases clearing double to deep right in what was part of the five-run sixth. Heading into tomorrow, Smith's .357 batting average ranks second in the Prospect League.
Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) each collected two hits apiece while scoring a run. Drew Fann (Vanderbilt) went 1-for-1 with three walks and a run scored to raise his average to .273. Fann is hitting .556 (5-for-9) over his last three games.
Nashville will host Quincy again on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m., at Hawkins Field. Tuesday’s game marks game two of what is a seven-game homestand for the Outlaws.
For tickets call 615-866-1040 or visit NashvilleOutlaws.com.
Box Score
The Nashville Outlaws took advantage of a costly two-out error in the sixth inning as they broke open a 3-1 game by scoring five unearned runs in the inning en route to a 9-1 win over the Quincy Gems at Hawkins Field Monday.
With the win, Nashville improves to 4-5 in the second half of the season, while the loss drops Quincy to 7-4.
Navery Moore (2-2) showed why he was selected as a Prospect League All-Star this summer, allowing just one run on four hits in seven innings of work. Moore, who will be a junior next fall at Vanderbilt University, struck out six, walked two and hit a pair while throwing 56 of his 89 pitches for strikes. Moore was able to work his way out of trouble in a few timely situations during the game thanks to a mid-to-low 90s fastball and sharp curveball.
Nashville jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after scoring one run in each of the first three innings. After Quincy got on the board with a rune of their own in the top of the fourth, the game got out of hand in the sixth when the Outlaws made the Gems pay for a costly-two-out fielding error that led to five unearned Nashville runs.
Bryan Johns (Vanderbilt) led the Outlaws with three hits and two runs scored on Monday while Kevin Smith (LSU-Shreveport) drove in a team four runs, including a two-out bases clearing double to deep right in what was part of the five-run sixth. Heading into tomorrow, Smith's .357 batting average ranks second in the Prospect League.
Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) each collected two hits apiece while scoring a run. Drew Fann (Vanderbilt) went 1-for-1 with three walks and a run scored to raise his average to .273. Fann is hitting .556 (5-for-9) over his last three games.
Nashville will host Quincy again on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m., at Hawkins Field. Tuesday’s game marks game two of what is a seven-game homestand for the Outlaws.
For tickets call 615-866-1040 or visit NashvilleOutlaws.com.
Friday, 16 July 2010
Outlaws blanked by Richmond Friday
By TY
Box Score
RICHMOND, Ind. - Richmond's Nathan Dorris threw a three-hit complete-game shutout as the RiverRats won their sixth-straight game with a 7-0 win over Nashville at John Cate Field.
With the loss, the Outlaws fall to 3-5 in the second-half of the season while the win improved Richmond to 7-2. The Outlaws are 3.5 games out of first-place in the second-half central division.
Dorris struck out 12 and walked just one batter in a 113-pitch complete-game performance.
The RiverRats (7-2) jumped out to a 6-0 lead after three innings as Outlaw starter Craig Stem (0-1) allowed six runs on seven hits in three innings of work in what was only Stem's second appearance of the summer.
Lee Thompson (St. Catherine College) was one of the bright spots for the Outlaws on Friday, as he threw five innings of four-hit relief. Thompson allowed one run in the game's final five frames to go along with three strikeouts.
Offensively, Drew Fann (Vanderbilt), Ryan McCauley (Niagara) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) were the only Outlaws to register a hit against the Richmond southpaw.
Richmond and Nashville will play game two of what is a two-game series tomorrow at John Cate Field. First pitch is schedule for 6:05 p.m.
Season Stats
Box Score
RICHMOND, Ind. - Richmond's Nathan Dorris threw a three-hit complete-game shutout as the RiverRats won their sixth-straight game with a 7-0 win over Nashville at John Cate Field.
With the loss, the Outlaws fall to 3-5 in the second-half of the season while the win improved Richmond to 7-2. The Outlaws are 3.5 games out of first-place in the second-half central division.
Dorris struck out 12 and walked just one batter in a 113-pitch complete-game performance.
The RiverRats (7-2) jumped out to a 6-0 lead after three innings as Outlaw starter Craig Stem (0-1) allowed six runs on seven hits in three innings of work in what was only Stem's second appearance of the summer.
Lee Thompson (St. Catherine College) was one of the bright spots for the Outlaws on Friday, as he threw five innings of four-hit relief. Thompson allowed one run in the game's final five frames to go along with three strikeouts.
Offensively, Drew Fann (Vanderbilt), Ryan McCauley (Niagara) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) were the only Outlaws to register a hit against the Richmond southpaw.
Richmond and Nashville will play game two of what is a two-game series tomorrow at John Cate Field. First pitch is schedule for 6:05 p.m.
Season Stats
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Outlaws fall 3-2 to Danville in extra innings
By TY
Box Score
DANVILLE, Ill. - Danville's Jesse Tierney drove in Cole Bieser for the game winning run in the bottom of the 10th as the Dans edged the Nashville Outlaws 3-2 at Danville Stadium.
Johnny Amann (Judson) led the Outlaws with three hits Tuesday while Matt Borgschulte (Western Kentucky) and Kevin Smith (LSU-Shreveport) each had two hits. In three games with the Outlaws Borgschulte is 7-for-12 for a .583 batting average.
Andy Hillis (Tennessee) was sharp on the mound Tuesday, throwing six-innings of shutout baseball. Hillis, who was making his first appearance since July 3rd, struck out seven while allowing only two hits in the six-inning no-decision.
Kevin Crumb (Buffalo) continued to be stellar out of the bullpen on Monday, throwing two-innings of scoreless relief to go along with three strikeouts. In 12 appearances for the Outlaws this summer, Crumb boasts at 0.95 ERA in 19 innings.
Drew Fann (Vanderbilt), Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) and Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) each tallied a hit in the loss.
The Outlaws and Dans will be back in action at Danville Stadium tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 6:30 p.m.
Box Score
DANVILLE, Ill. - Danville's Jesse Tierney drove in Cole Bieser for the game winning run in the bottom of the 10th as the Dans edged the Nashville Outlaws 3-2 at Danville Stadium.
Johnny Amann (Judson) led the Outlaws with three hits Tuesday while Matt Borgschulte (Western Kentucky) and Kevin Smith (LSU-Shreveport) each had two hits. In three games with the Outlaws Borgschulte is 7-for-12 for a .583 batting average.
Andy Hillis (Tennessee) was sharp on the mound Tuesday, throwing six-innings of shutout baseball. Hillis, who was making his first appearance since July 3rd, struck out seven while allowing only two hits in the six-inning no-decision.
Kevin Crumb (Buffalo) continued to be stellar out of the bullpen on Monday, throwing two-innings of scoreless relief to go along with three strikeouts. In 12 appearances for the Outlaws this summer, Crumb boasts at 0.95 ERA in 19 innings.
Drew Fann (Vanderbilt), Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) and Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) each tallied a hit in the loss.
The Outlaws and Dans will be back in action at Danville Stadium tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Outlaws fall 5-2 to Springfield Sliders Sunday
By TY
Box Score
Less than 24 hours after knocking off Richmond on Saturday night, the Outlaws came up short on Sunday, falling to Springfield 5-2 at Robin Roberts Stadium. The Outlaws (1-3) outhit the Sliders 8-7 but failed to record an extra-base hit on Sunday while the Sliders had three.
Nashville took a 2-0 lead in the top of the third when they took advantage of a costly Springfield error for one of the runs before Springfield scored five unanswered to round out the scoring.
Prospect League All-Star, Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) allowed four runs on six hits in five innings to go along with four strikeouts and two walks.
Steven Murray (TCU) allowed one run on one hit in three innings of relief.
Offensively Sunday, Nashville was led by newly acquired outfielder Matt Borgschulte (Western Kentucky) who went 3-for-4 with a run scored in his Outlaw and Prospect League debut. Andrew Brouillette (LSU Shreveport) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) both went 2-for-4.
The Outlaws will play against Springfield tomorrow (Monday) night at 6:35 p.m. under the lights at Robin Roberts Stadium. Monday's game marks the second game of what is a six-game roadtrip for the Outlaws.
Click the box score at the top of the page to see the stats of Sunday's game.
Box Score
Less than 24 hours after knocking off Richmond on Saturday night, the Outlaws came up short on Sunday, falling to Springfield 5-2 at Robin Roberts Stadium. The Outlaws (1-3) outhit the Sliders 8-7 but failed to record an extra-base hit on Sunday while the Sliders had three.
Nashville took a 2-0 lead in the top of the third when they took advantage of a costly Springfield error for one of the runs before Springfield scored five unanswered to round out the scoring.
Prospect League All-Star, Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) allowed four runs on six hits in five innings to go along with four strikeouts and two walks.
Steven Murray (TCU) allowed one run on one hit in three innings of relief.
Offensively Sunday, Nashville was led by newly acquired outfielder Matt Borgschulte (Western Kentucky) who went 3-for-4 with a run scored in his Outlaw and Prospect League debut. Andrew Brouillette (LSU Shreveport) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) both went 2-for-4.
The Outlaws will play against Springfield tomorrow (Monday) night at 6:35 p.m. under the lights at Robin Roberts Stadium. Monday's game marks the second game of what is a six-game roadtrip for the Outlaws.
Click the box score at the top of the page to see the stats of Sunday's game.
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Outlaws fall to Dubois County Thursday, 4-3
By TY
Box Score
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nashville’s pitching staff combined for 15 strikeouts but it wasn’t enough to hold off a late rally by Dubois County as the Bombers broke a 3-3 tie game in the top ninth to edge the Outlaws, 4-3 at Hawkins Field on Thursday.
Thursday’s game between Dubois County and Nashville marked the first game of the second season of the 2010 Prospect League. The Outlaws (0-1) went 14-14 during the first half of the regular season and finished just 1.5 games behind first-place Central Division winner Danville, who finished 15-12.
The Outlaws jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first when they scored two runs on two hits while taking advantage of two walks. Billy Rumpke III (Columbia) led-off the first with a walk and then advanced to second on sharp single to left-field by Sam Dove (Georgia Tech). Kevin Smith (LSU-Shreveport) would then drive in Rumpke from second on a single to center, giving Nashville a 1-0 lead. Following a Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) walk, Ryan McCauley would then ground into 4-6-3 double-play, allowing Dove to score from third to make it 2-0.
Dubois County cut into Nashville’s lead in the top of the fourth when they recorded three consecutive two-out singles, including an RBI-single by Gavin Green before Nashville starter PJ Francescon (Trevecca Nazarene) got DC Legg to fly-out with the bases loaded to limit the threat.
The Outlaws would tack on another run in the bottom of the fourth when Doug Joyce (Florida International) launched his second home run of the season into the bleachers in left-center.
Nashville continued to lead 3-1 until Dubois tied the game in the seventh on a two-out, two-RBI single by Steve Tkowski off of Steven Murray (TCU).
With the game tied at three, the Outlaws struggled to come up with the key hit as they failed to record a hit after the fourth inning.
Dubois County notched its first lead of the game in the top of the ninth when Evan Patterson scored on a single through the left side by Tkowski off Nashville reliever Kevin Crumb (Buffalo).
The Outlaws had one final chance to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth but Dubois’ Ben Bullard struck out two of the three batters he faced to earn his third save of the summer.
Nashville’s pitching staff was sharp once again as Francescon, Murray and Crumb combined for 15 strikeouts. Francescon allowed one run on five hits in five innings with six strikeouts and three walks.
Murray struck out five while allowing two runs on two hits.
Crumb finished with four strikeouts and one walk in two-innings of relief.
The Outlaws will host the Richmond River Rats on Friday and Saturday night at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn. Friday night’s game will start at 7 p.m. while Saturday’s will be at 6 p.m.
Box Score
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nashville’s pitching staff combined for 15 strikeouts but it wasn’t enough to hold off a late rally by Dubois County as the Bombers broke a 3-3 tie game in the top ninth to edge the Outlaws, 4-3 at Hawkins Field on Thursday.
Thursday’s game between Dubois County and Nashville marked the first game of the second season of the 2010 Prospect League. The Outlaws (0-1) went 14-14 during the first half of the regular season and finished just 1.5 games behind first-place Central Division winner Danville, who finished 15-12.
The Outlaws jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first when they scored two runs on two hits while taking advantage of two walks. Billy Rumpke III (Columbia) led-off the first with a walk and then advanced to second on sharp single to left-field by Sam Dove (Georgia Tech). Kevin Smith (LSU-Shreveport) would then drive in Rumpke from second on a single to center, giving Nashville a 1-0 lead. Following a Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) walk, Ryan McCauley would then ground into 4-6-3 double-play, allowing Dove to score from third to make it 2-0.
Dubois County cut into Nashville’s lead in the top of the fourth when they recorded three consecutive two-out singles, including an RBI-single by Gavin Green before Nashville starter PJ Francescon (Trevecca Nazarene) got DC Legg to fly-out with the bases loaded to limit the threat.
The Outlaws would tack on another run in the bottom of the fourth when Doug Joyce (Florida International) launched his second home run of the season into the bleachers in left-center.
Nashville continued to lead 3-1 until Dubois tied the game in the seventh on a two-out, two-RBI single by Steve Tkowski off of Steven Murray (TCU).
With the game tied at three, the Outlaws struggled to come up with the key hit as they failed to record a hit after the fourth inning.
Dubois County notched its first lead of the game in the top of the ninth when Evan Patterson scored on a single through the left side by Tkowski off Nashville reliever Kevin Crumb (Buffalo).
The Outlaws had one final chance to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth but Dubois’ Ben Bullard struck out two of the three batters he faced to earn his third save of the summer.
Nashville’s pitching staff was sharp once again as Francescon, Murray and Crumb combined for 15 strikeouts. Francescon allowed one run on five hits in five innings with six strikeouts and three walks.
Murray struck out five while allowing two runs on two hits.
Crumb finished with four strikeouts and one walk in two-innings of relief.
The Outlaws will host the Richmond River Rats on Friday and Saturday night at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn. Friday night’s game will start at 7 p.m. while Saturday’s will be at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Outlaws edge Sliders, 5-4; return home Thursday
By TY
Box Score
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ryan McCauley (Niagara) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) combined for five of Nashville’s seven hits and Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) struck out 10 in seven strong innings to lead Nashville to a 5-4 win over Springfield at Robin Roberts Stadium on Wednesday.
With the win, the Outlaws improve to 11-12 overall, while the loss drops the Sliders to 14-8. Springfield came into the game with 2.5 game lead in the Prospect League’s Western Division.
Nashville scored the first two runs of the game in the top of the first when they took advantage of two Springfield errors and a pass ball.
The Sliders (14-8) quickly tied the game at two in the bottom of the first when they scored two runs on three hits off Nashville starter Navery Moore.
The Outlaws regained the lead in the top of the fifth when Drew Fann (Vanderbilt) scored on a Bryan Johns infield groundout, giving Nashville a 3-2 lead. Fann led off the inning with a sharp double to left before advancing to third on a Jared Fancher (TCU) groundout.
Nashville tacked on two more runs in the top of the sixth to go up 5-2 as McCauley and Ryan Emery (Arkansas State) scored in the inning. The Outlaws got key hits by Johnny Amann (Judson), McCauley and Dove to take a three-run lead.
With the Outlaws holding a 5-2 lead, things got interesting when Springfield scored two runs on four hits in the bottom of the sixth, making the score 5-4.
Moore allowed four runs on nine hits in seven innings to go along with 10 strikeouts and just one walk to earn the win. Moore pounded the strike zone all night as 76 of his 109 pitches were strikes.
Kevin Crumb (Buffalo) threw a scoreless eighth before handing the ball to closer Jon Ivie (Belmont), who struck out two while retiring the side in order in the ninth to earn his fifth save.
Offensive notes:
McCauley is hitting .733 (11-for-15) in his last five games (all on the road), including a season-best 4-for-4 effort against Quincy on Monday. In his last five games, McCauley’s batting average has risen an astonishing 124 points (from .204 to .328). The Urbandale, Iowa native currently leads the team with a .328 batting average while Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) is in second with a .308 average.
The Outlaws will return home to the Music City on Thursday, July 1st for a start of what will be a seven-game homestand at Hawkins Field.
Thursday’s game against the Dubois County Bombers will be a doubleheader. The first game will start at 6 p.m., with the second game to follow.
The doubleheader serves as a makeup for the June 17th game against Dubois that was rained out.
Box Score
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ryan McCauley (Niagara) and Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) combined for five of Nashville’s seven hits and Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) struck out 10 in seven strong innings to lead Nashville to a 5-4 win over Springfield at Robin Roberts Stadium on Wednesday.
With the win, the Outlaws improve to 11-12 overall, while the loss drops the Sliders to 14-8. Springfield came into the game with 2.5 game lead in the Prospect League’s Western Division.
Nashville scored the first two runs of the game in the top of the first when they took advantage of two Springfield errors and a pass ball.
The Sliders (14-8) quickly tied the game at two in the bottom of the first when they scored two runs on three hits off Nashville starter Navery Moore.
The Outlaws regained the lead in the top of the fifth when Drew Fann (Vanderbilt) scored on a Bryan Johns infield groundout, giving Nashville a 3-2 lead. Fann led off the inning with a sharp double to left before advancing to third on a Jared Fancher (TCU) groundout.
Nashville tacked on two more runs in the top of the sixth to go up 5-2 as McCauley and Ryan Emery (Arkansas State) scored in the inning. The Outlaws got key hits by Johnny Amann (Judson), McCauley and Dove to take a three-run lead.
With the Outlaws holding a 5-2 lead, things got interesting when Springfield scored two runs on four hits in the bottom of the sixth, making the score 5-4.
Moore allowed four runs on nine hits in seven innings to go along with 10 strikeouts and just one walk to earn the win. Moore pounded the strike zone all night as 76 of his 109 pitches were strikes.
Kevin Crumb (Buffalo) threw a scoreless eighth before handing the ball to closer Jon Ivie (Belmont), who struck out two while retiring the side in order in the ninth to earn his fifth save.
Offensive notes:
McCauley is hitting .733 (11-for-15) in his last five games (all on the road), including a season-best 4-for-4 effort against Quincy on Monday. In his last five games, McCauley’s batting average has risen an astonishing 124 points (from .204 to .328). The Urbandale, Iowa native currently leads the team with a .328 batting average while Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) is in second with a .308 average.
The Outlaws will return home to the Music City on Thursday, July 1st for a start of what will be a seven-game homestand at Hawkins Field.
Thursday’s game against the Dubois County Bombers will be a doubleheader. The first game will start at 6 p.m., with the second game to follow.
The doubleheader serves as a makeup for the June 17th game against Dubois that was rained out.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Nashville falls to Quincy, 10-4
By TY
Box Score
QUINCY, Ill. – A day after jumping out to a 7-0 lead over Quincy, Nashville fell behind 6-0 after three innings as the Gems went on to defeat the Outlaws 10-4 at QU-Stadium on Tuesday night.
Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) and Ryan McCauley (Niagara) continued to swing a hot bat Tuesday as they both went 2-for-4 to lead the Nashville offense. McCauley is hitting .643 (9-for-14) in his last four games, including a season-best 4-for-4 effort against the Gems on Monday.
Quincy (11-10) finished the game with 10 runs on 10 hits while Nashville scored four runs on nine hits. The Outlaws had ample opportunities to score more runs Wednesday as they left 12 runners on base and Quincy committed four errors in the field.
Jared Fancher (TCU) led off the fifth-inning with a solo home run to cut into Quincy’s five-run lead. The home run was Fancher’s first of the season.
Nashville starting pitcher Andy Hillis (Tennessee) allowed eight runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and three walks in 4.2 innings.
Matt Marsh (Austin Peay) allowed two runs on two hits in 2.1 innings of relief while Matt Fitton (Sacred Heart) struck out one and walked one in a scoreless inning of relief.
Nashville (10-12) will travel to Springfield, Ill., tomorrow to face the Springfield Sliders Wednesday night at Robin Roberts Stadium. The Sliders (14-7) currently lead the Prospect League Western Division and enter tomorrow’s game against the Outlaws winners of four of their last five games. The Sliders split a doubleheader with Hannibal on Tuesday night.
The Outlaws will return home to the Music City on Thursday, July 1st for a start of what will be a seven-game homestand at Hawkins Field.
Thursday’s game against the Dubois County Bombers will be a doubleheader. The first game will start at 6 p.m., with the second game to follow.
The doubleheader serves as a makeup for the June 17th game against Dubois that was rained out.
Box Score
QUINCY, Ill. – A day after jumping out to a 7-0 lead over Quincy, Nashville fell behind 6-0 after three innings as the Gems went on to defeat the Outlaws 10-4 at QU-Stadium on Tuesday night.
Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) and Ryan McCauley (Niagara) continued to swing a hot bat Tuesday as they both went 2-for-4 to lead the Nashville offense. McCauley is hitting .643 (9-for-14) in his last four games, including a season-best 4-for-4 effort against the Gems on Monday.
Quincy (11-10) finished the game with 10 runs on 10 hits while Nashville scored four runs on nine hits. The Outlaws had ample opportunities to score more runs Wednesday as they left 12 runners on base and Quincy committed four errors in the field.
Jared Fancher (TCU) led off the fifth-inning with a solo home run to cut into Quincy’s five-run lead. The home run was Fancher’s first of the season.
Nashville starting pitcher Andy Hillis (Tennessee) allowed eight runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and three walks in 4.2 innings.
Matt Marsh (Austin Peay) allowed two runs on two hits in 2.1 innings of relief while Matt Fitton (Sacred Heart) struck out one and walked one in a scoreless inning of relief.
Nashville (10-12) will travel to Springfield, Ill., tomorrow to face the Springfield Sliders Wednesday night at Robin Roberts Stadium. The Sliders (14-7) currently lead the Prospect League Western Division and enter tomorrow’s game against the Outlaws winners of four of their last five games. The Sliders split a doubleheader with Hannibal on Tuesday night.
The Outlaws will return home to the Music City on Thursday, July 1st for a start of what will be a seven-game homestand at Hawkins Field.
Thursday’s game against the Dubois County Bombers will be a doubleheader. The first game will start at 6 p.m., with the second game to follow.
The doubleheader serves as a makeup for the June 17th game against Dubois that was rained out.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Outlaws use long ball to top Gems, 8-2
By TY
Box Score | Season Stats
QUINCY, Ill. – The Nashville Outlaws jumped out to an early 4-0 lead after two innings, thanks to a three-run home run by Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) in the top of the first and got seven shutout innings from starting pitcher Austin Bridgewater to pick up an 8-2 win over Quincy at QU-Stadium on Monday.
With the win, the Outlaws snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 10-11 overall while the loss drops Quincy back to .500 at 10-10.
Nashville showed some patience at the plate on Monday, as they took advantage of eight free passes from Quincy’s pitching staff and made them pay with a pair of multi-run home runs.
Nashville led 7-0 heading into the eighth inning before the Gems could finally get on the scoreboard in the bottom half of the inning.
Austin Bridgewater (Carson-Newman) won for the second time in his last three starts, tossing seven shutout innings on Monday. Bridgewater scattered only four hits while striking out two in the win.
Ryan McCauley (Niagara) set a franchise record with four hits in the game, including a key two-run home run in the top of the sixth that gave Nashville a 6-0 lead. The long-ball was McCauley’s first of the summer. McCauley has been on a tear as of late, hitting .700 (7-for-10) over his last three games.
Dove’s three-run homer in the top of the first was his team leading third of the summer.
Billy Rumpke III (Columbia) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored while Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) recorded his fourth multi-hit game in his last six games by going 2-for-5 on Monday.
Kevin Crumb (Buffalo) threw the ninth inning for the Outlaws, allowing just one hit while striking out two of the four batters he faced to lower his ERA to 0.79.
Nashville will play game two of what is a two-game series at Quincy tomorrow night at QU Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m.
The Outlaws will return home to the Music City on Thursday, July 1st for a start of what will be a seven-game homestand at Hawkins Field.
Box Score | Season Stats
QUINCY, Ill. – The Nashville Outlaws jumped out to an early 4-0 lead after two innings, thanks to a three-run home run by Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) in the top of the first and got seven shutout innings from starting pitcher Austin Bridgewater to pick up an 8-2 win over Quincy at QU-Stadium on Monday.
With the win, the Outlaws snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 10-11 overall while the loss drops Quincy back to .500 at 10-10.
Nashville showed some patience at the plate on Monday, as they took advantage of eight free passes from Quincy’s pitching staff and made them pay with a pair of multi-run home runs.
Nashville led 7-0 heading into the eighth inning before the Gems could finally get on the scoreboard in the bottom half of the inning.
Austin Bridgewater (Carson-Newman) won for the second time in his last three starts, tossing seven shutout innings on Monday. Bridgewater scattered only four hits while striking out two in the win.
Ryan McCauley (Niagara) set a franchise record with four hits in the game, including a key two-run home run in the top of the sixth that gave Nashville a 6-0 lead. The long-ball was McCauley’s first of the summer. McCauley has been on a tear as of late, hitting .700 (7-for-10) over his last three games.
Dove’s three-run homer in the top of the first was his team leading third of the summer.
Billy Rumpke III (Columbia) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored while Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) recorded his fourth multi-hit game in his last six games by going 2-for-5 on Monday.
Kevin Crumb (Buffalo) threw the ninth inning for the Outlaws, allowing just one hit while striking out two of the four batters he faced to lower his ERA to 0.79.
Nashville will play game two of what is a two-game series at Quincy tomorrow night at QU Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m.
The Outlaws will return home to the Music City on Thursday, July 1st for a start of what will be a seven-game homestand at Hawkins Field.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
Outlaws drop doubleheader to Hannibal
By TY
Game 1 Box Score | Game 2 Box Score | Season Stats
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal out-hit Nashville 23-10 in a pair of seven-inning contest to take both games of a doubleheader at Samuel Clemens Field on Saturday. The Cavemen (11-8) extended their winning streak to five Saturday, edging the Outlaws 5-4 in game one before winning 12-1 in the nightcap.
With two losses on Saturday, the Outlaws (9-11) have now dropped three straight games after winning four straight from June 19-23.
In the game one the Outlaws trailed 3-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth before scoring three runs on four hits to tie the game. With the game tied at three, Hannibal added a run in the sixth and seventh inning to take a 5-3 lead. Down to their last at-bat in the bottom of the seventh, Nashville got within a run of the tying the game when Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) connected on his second home run of the season, a one-out solo shot off James Hudelson.
Taylor Haydel (Western Kentucky) fell to 1-1, allowing four runs on seven hits in six innings of work despite striking out a team and season-high nine batters.
Dove led Nashville at the plate in game one, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
In the nightcap, Nashville jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning before Hannibal scored 12 unanswered over the next six frames. The Cavemen outhit the Outlaws 14-4 and took advantage of three Nashville errors for the lopsided victory.
The two teams will conclude the three-game series tomorrow (Sunday) when they meet at 1:05 p.m. CT at Samuel Clemens Field.
Game 1 Box Score | Game 2 Box Score | Season Stats
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal out-hit Nashville 23-10 in a pair of seven-inning contest to take both games of a doubleheader at Samuel Clemens Field on Saturday. The Cavemen (11-8) extended their winning streak to five Saturday, edging the Outlaws 5-4 in game one before winning 12-1 in the nightcap.
With two losses on Saturday, the Outlaws (9-11) have now dropped three straight games after winning four straight from June 19-23.
In the game one the Outlaws trailed 3-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth before scoring three runs on four hits to tie the game. With the game tied at three, Hannibal added a run in the sixth and seventh inning to take a 5-3 lead. Down to their last at-bat in the bottom of the seventh, Nashville got within a run of the tying the game when Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) connected on his second home run of the season, a one-out solo shot off James Hudelson.
Taylor Haydel (Western Kentucky) fell to 1-1, allowing four runs on seven hits in six innings of work despite striking out a team and season-high nine batters.
Dove led Nashville at the plate in game one, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
In the nightcap, Nashville jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning before Hannibal scored 12 unanswered over the next six frames. The Cavemen outhit the Outlaws 14-4 and took advantage of three Nashville errors for the lopsided victory.
The two teams will conclude the three-game series tomorrow (Sunday) when they meet at 1:05 p.m. CT at Samuel Clemens Field.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Nashville falls to Chillicothe in 14 innings
By TY
Box Score | Season Stats
Trying to win its franchise best fifth game in a row, Nashville failed to get a timely hit with men on base as Chillicothe edged the Outlaws, 4-3 in 14 innings at VA Memorial Stadium on Thursday. The Outlaws (9-9) stranded 15 runners on base in a game that last four hours and 31 minutes.
Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) led Nashville at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a run scored while Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) and Johnny Amann (Judson) each added two hits in the loss.
A total of 12 pitchers were used in the game. Nashville used a season-high seven pitchers in Thursday night’s contest.
Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) posted his second solid outing in as many chances on Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits in six and one-third innings. Moore struck out five and walked two.
Daniel Palo (Middle Tennessee) fell to 0-2 on the year after allowing one run on two hits in the bottom of the 14th.
The Outlaws will get tomorrow off before traveling to Hannibal, Mo., for a two-game road series with the Hannibal Caveman on Saturday and Sunday.
Box Score | Season Stats
Trying to win its franchise best fifth game in a row, Nashville failed to get a timely hit with men on base as Chillicothe edged the Outlaws, 4-3 in 14 innings at VA Memorial Stadium on Thursday. The Outlaws (9-9) stranded 15 runners on base in a game that last four hours and 31 minutes.
Greg Bachman (Austin Peay) led Nashville at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a run scored while Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) and Johnny Amann (Judson) each added two hits in the loss.
A total of 12 pitchers were used in the game. Nashville used a season-high seven pitchers in Thursday night’s contest.
Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) posted his second solid outing in as many chances on Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits in six and one-third innings. Moore struck out five and walked two.
Daniel Palo (Middle Tennessee) fell to 0-2 on the year after allowing one run on two hits in the bottom of the 14th.
The Outlaws will get tomorrow off before traveling to Hannibal, Mo., for a two-game road series with the Hannibal Caveman on Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Outlaws Even Series, Crush Miners 9-2
By TYBox Score
BECKLY, W.Va. – A day after scoring just one run on three hits, the Nashville Outlaws jumped out to an early 6-0 lead after one inning and got a great outing from starting pitcher Taylor Haydel en route to a 9-2 win over West Virginia at Linda K Epling Stadium on Saturday.
Haydel (Western Kentucky) won his first game in two starts, allowing two runs, one earned on five hits in six-innings on Saturday. Haydel struck out five and walked two while facing 29 batters.
Left-hander Matt Fitton (Sacred Heart) was dominant out of the bullpen in relief of Haydel, allowing just one-hit in three-innings of scoreless relief in what was his fifth appearance of the season.
Nashville (6-8) got out to an early 6-0 lead when they scored six runs on four hits while taking advantage of one Miner error in the top of the first. Johnny Amann (Judson), Greg Bachman (Austin Peay), Andrew Brouillette (LSU-Shreveport) and Jack Lupo (Vanderbilt) all had hits in the inning. Bachman’s two-RBI one-out double was the key hit in the inning.
The Outlaws added two more runs in the fourth when Lupo and Amann scored on a Doug Joyce fielders choice and a Kevin Smith double to make it 8-1 in favor of Nashville.
West Virginia added their last run of the game in the fifth while the Outlaws closed out the scoring in the eighth when Sam Dove scored on a Daniel Palo (Middle Tennessee) fielders choice.
Lupo and Smith led Nashville at the plate with two hits apiece, while Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) and Billy Rumpke III (Columbia) each scored two runs.
Nashville will close out its three-game road series with the Miners (6-7) on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. at Linda K. Epling Stadium.
photo by W. Dayton Whittle
Friday, 18 June 2010
Outlaws Fall to Miners in Pitchers Dual
By TY
Box Score
Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) was sharp in his season debut for Nashville but the Outlaws got only three hits of their own over nine innings as the Miners edged the Outlaws 2-1 at Linda K Epling Stadium on Friday night.
Friday night’s game was a pitcher’s dual between two starting right-handers, Moore and West Virginia’s starter Jake Peeling.
Moore allowed just one earned run and five hits in 5.2 innings while striking out seven and walking two for Nashville. Peeling, a redshirt sophomore at Virginia Tech was on top of his game on Friday, allowing one run (zero earned) on two hits in 6.1 innings of work. Peeling struck out 10 of the 23 Outlaw batters he faced while walking four.
The Outlaws (5-8) jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first when they scored one run on one hit while taking advantage of Miner error. Billy Rumpke III (Columbia) led off the first with a walk and than advanced to second on a Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) single. After stealing third, Rumpke crossed the plate on a error by the Miner first-baseman.
Nashville led 1-0 through five complete innings before West Virginia scored two runs on three hits in the bottom of the sixth, to take a 2-1 lead.
Matt Marsh (Austin Peay) came into relieve Moore and threw the final 2.1 innings of the game. Marsh struck out two and allowed two hits in 2.1 innings of scoreless relief.
Doug Joyce (Florida International), Andrew Brouillette (LSU-Shreveport), and Dove were the only Outlaws to record hits on Friday.
Nashville will meet West Virginia in game two of a three-game series with the Miners at 6:05 p.m.
Box Score
Navery Moore (Vanderbilt) was sharp in his season debut for Nashville but the Outlaws got only three hits of their own over nine innings as the Miners edged the Outlaws 2-1 at Linda K Epling Stadium on Friday night.
Friday night’s game was a pitcher’s dual between two starting right-handers, Moore and West Virginia’s starter Jake Peeling.
Moore allowed just one earned run and five hits in 5.2 innings while striking out seven and walking two for Nashville. Peeling, a redshirt sophomore at Virginia Tech was on top of his game on Friday, allowing one run (zero earned) on two hits in 6.1 innings of work. Peeling struck out 10 of the 23 Outlaw batters he faced while walking four.
The Outlaws (5-8) jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first when they scored one run on one hit while taking advantage of Miner error. Billy Rumpke III (Columbia) led off the first with a walk and than advanced to second on a Sam Dove (Georgia Tech) single. After stealing third, Rumpke crossed the plate on a error by the Miner first-baseman.
Nashville led 1-0 through five complete innings before West Virginia scored two runs on three hits in the bottom of the sixth, to take a 2-1 lead.
Matt Marsh (Austin Peay) came into relieve Moore and threw the final 2.1 innings of the game. Marsh struck out two and allowed two hits in 2.1 innings of scoreless relief.
Doug Joyce (Florida International), Andrew Brouillette (LSU-Shreveport), and Dove were the only Outlaws to record hits on Friday.
Nashville will meet West Virginia in game two of a three-game series with the Miners at 6:05 p.m.
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