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PERDUE CHICKS
2011 EASTERN SHORE BASEBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, NABF MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAMPIONS, NABF WORLD SERIES SEMI-FINALISTS, AND 2010 MARYLAND SEMI-PRO BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONS
Front row: Zach Townsend, Kevin Lindsay, Mike Celenza, Joey Jones, Brian Hudson, Paul Stortini, Troy Bennet, DJ Long.
Back row: Craig Shreeves (manager), Greg Lasinski, Troy Brohawn, Kurt Bruce, JR Dobson, Scott Jacob, Bryan Bloch, Tyler Riley, Carson Rathell, Dave Johnson (coach), Lucas Koenig, Mike Tandlmayer, Brian Hollamon.
Not pictured: Evan Ford, Rich Ferro (coach).
2012 Perdue Chicks Schedule Announced
May 16, 2012
The 2012 Eastern Shore Baseball League schedule has been released and the Perdue Chicks will open play Wednesday May 30 against the Eastern Shore Lugnuts. Overall, the Chicks will play 25 regular season games against 5 ESBL opponents. The ESBL schedule concludes with the annual Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament the weekend of August 2-5. Click on the "schedule" tab to the left to view the Perdue Chicks schedule.
Hurricane Irene Postpones Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championships
August 28, 2011
Chicks To Play In Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championships
August 23, 2011
The Perdue Chicks, as Eastern Shore Baseball League Champions, will compete in the 2011 Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championships on Saturday, August 27 at Harford Community College on Maryland Route 22, seven miles west of Interstate 95 exit 85 in Churchville in Harford County. The Chicks won the 2010 Maryland Semi-Pro State Championships and have appeared in the championship game three times (2001, 2004, & 2010). The format will commence at 1pm as 5 different league's Champions play in 4 single-elimination contests. Perdue is the number 3 seed and will play a semi-final game at 1pm against the number 2 seed Tri-State Titans. Seedings were random and were determined by the Maryland State Lottery's Tuesday, August 23 mid-day pick-four drawing.
The complete schedule is:
The fifth (5th) seed Baltimore League Champion Cancun Cantina Bulls will visit the fourth (4th) seed Mid-Maryland League Champion Baltimore Bobcats in a 1pm quarterfinal contest.
- The third (3rd) seed Eastern Shore Baseball League Champion Perdue Chicks will visit the second (2nd) seed Pen Mar-West Virginia League Champion Tri-State Titans in a 1pm semifinal game.
- The 1pm quarterfinal winner will visit the first (1st) seed
Susquehanna League Champion Putty Hill Select in a 4pm semifinal game.
- The lowest surviving seed will visit the highest surviving seed in the 7pm State Championship Game XV on the lighted grass field at the west end of campus.
Chicks Reach Final Four in 2011 NABF World Series
Box Scores
August 15, 2011
The Perdue Chicks (28-5 overall) reached the final four in the 2011 National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Division World Series in Louisville, KY this past weekend. The Chicks finished second in pool play with a 2-2 record to get to the final four. In the single elimination final four, the Chicks lost to eventual champion Buffalo West Herr (NY) 17-7. Listed below is the game by game summaries.
Game 1 ... Perdue Chicks 2, Fedell's Mechanics (Connecticut) 1
Kurt Bruce pitched a complete game one-hit shutout for the win, striking out 8 while walking none. Paul Stortini had a 2-run double and Kevin Lindsay collected 2 hits.
Game 2 ... Beecher Muskies (Chicago, IL) 7, Perdue Chicks 0
The Chicks managed just 4 hits (Kevin Lindsay, Paul Stortini, Tyler Riley, and Jordan Gowe) in the shutout loss. Starting pitcher Bryan Bloch took the loss as Perdue pitchers allowed 7 earned runs on 9 hits while walking 5.
Game 3 ... Perdue Chicks 7, Louisville Star Drywall 1
Troy Brohawn pitched a complete game giving up six hits and one unearned run. The Perdue bats came alive with 11 hits, including a solo home run and double by Tyler Riley and two RBIs, a bases-loaded triple by Paul Stortini and three RBIs, and a two out two-run single by Lucas Koenig. Kevin Lindsay had two singles, while Brian Hollamon had a double and a single.
Game 4 ... Tampa Elite (FL) 6, Perdue Chicks 5 (8 innings)
Perdue lost its last game in pool play in 8 innings 6-5. Perdue had tied the game at 4 in the top of the seventh on a hit by Evan Ford, then scored the go-ahead run in the 8th. However, Tampa scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the inning without a hit for the walk-off win. Paul Stortini had two hits and Tyler Riley had a RBI double. Mike Tandlmayer took the loss in relief of starter Greg Lasinski.
Game 5 (Semi-Finals)... Buffalo West Herr (NY) 17, Perdue Chicks 7
Perdue lost the semi-final game against Buffalo West Herr 17-7 in a game stopped by the 10-run rule in the bottom of the 7th inning. Scott Jacob hit a double and 2-run home run. Jordan Gowe had two hits including a run-scoring double. Tyler Riley also had two hits. Brian Hollamon had a 2-run single and Paul Stortini had a RBI double. Starter Troy Brohawn suffered his first loss of the season.
The Chicks now have a 12 day break before they take the field one last time for the 2011 season for the Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championships, which will be held at Harford Community College in Bel Air, MD on Saturday August 27.
Chicks Win NABF Regional Championship, Head To NABF World Series In Louisville, KY
Box Score
August 7, 2011
The Perdue Chicks won the National Amateur Baseball Federation Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament Sunday afternoon by defeating the Frederick Flying Dogs 2-0 behind the dominating pitching performance of Troy Brohawn. Brohawn pitched a complete game 4-hit shutout while striking out 9, three days after pitching a complete game shutout against the Hagerstown Braves. Tyler Riley hit a solo home run and drove in both of Perdue's runs to lead the offensive charge. The Chicks now stand at 26-2 overall for the season and leave for the NABF World Series in Louisville, KY. on Wednesday August 10. The World Series will be a 10 team round-robin tournament with play beginning on Thursday August 11.
Bruce Pitches Shutout As Chicks Reach NABF Regional Championship Game
Box Score
August 6, 2011
The Perdue Chicks defeated the Brunswick Orioles 3-0 Saturday to advance to the National Amateur Baseball Federation Mid-Atlantic Regional championship game. Kurt Bruce pitched a complete game shutout for Perdue as he scattered 7 hits and walked only 1 to lower his season ERA to 0.77. It was the 3rd straight shutout tossed by Perdue pitchers in the tournament. DJ Long was the offensive star for the Chicks as he collected 3 hits, including a 2-run homer in the 7th inning to seal the win. Kevin Lindsay added 2 hits and Scott Jacob picked up an RBI single in the 4th inning. Perdue will now face the Frederick Flying Dogs in the NABF regional championship game Sunday at 11 am at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. The winner will move on to the NABF World Series in Louisville, Kentucky next week. The Chicks are 3-1 in previous NABF regional title games, having won it in 1996, 2002, and 2005. Perdue lost in the regional title game last season.
Chicks Advance To NABF Semi-Finals Behind Bloch's Shutout
Box Score
August 5, 2011
The Perdue Chicks advanced to the semi-final round of the National Amateur Baseball Federation Mid-Atlantic regional tournament by defeating the Frederick Flying Dogs 4-0 Saturday evening. Bryan Bloch pitched a 2-hit complete game shutout to improve his season record to 5-1 with an ERA of 0.95. Jordan Gowe (2rbi) and Brian Hudson (1 rbi) led the Chicks offense with 2 hits each. The win was the 400th for Craig Shreeves as manager of the Chicks. Perdue will now play the Brunswick Orioles in a regional semi-final game Saturday at 11am at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury with the winner advancing to the championship game Sunday.
Chicks Take Two Wins In 1st Day of NABF Regional
Box Score
August 4, 2011
The Perdue Chicks picked up two wins Thursday on the first day of the National Amateur Baseball Federation Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. Perdue beat the Hagerstown Braves 7-0 in the first game and won the second game by forfeit (7-0) when Fedlock (Northern Virginia) could not field a team. Troy Brohawn pitched a complete game 2-hit shutout against Hagerstown. He needed only 67 pitches as he walked none and struck out 4. Offensively, the Chicks were led by Brian Holloman who had 3 hits and 2 rbi. Tyler Riley (2 rbi), Scott Jacob (1 rbi), and Jordan Gowe (1 rbi) added 2 hits each. Perdue plays its last game of pool play Friday at 5pm against the Frederick Flying Dogs at the Henry Parker Complex. The Chicks hope to advance to the regional semi-final round, which will be played Saturday with 2 games that are played at 11am and 3pm.
Chicks Win Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament, Prepare For NABF Regional Tournament
Box Score
August 1, 2011
The Perdue Chicks won their 11th Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament Sunday afternoon by defeating Tri-County 6-0 in the championship game at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. Pitchers Kurt Bruce, Greg Lasinski, Bryan Bloch, Mike Tandlmayer, and Evan Ford combined for the 3-hit shutout. DJ Long (2 rbi) and Paul Stortini led the Perdue offense with 2 hits each. Brian Hudson stole 4 bases to increase his season total to 15. Chicks pitcher Troy Brohawn was named tournament MVP. The Chicks will now prepare to play in the 2011 National Amateur Baseball Ferderation Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament, which begins play Thursday August 4 in Salisbury. Perdue, who enters the NABF regional tournament as the Eastern Shore Baseball League champion with an overall record of 21-2, has played in the NABF regional tournament 11 times since 1995. The tournament has an 8-team, round robin format with teams playing 3 pool games. The top 2 from each pool advance to the single-elimination semi-final round on Saturday. The semi-final winners then advance to the regional championship game, with the winner of that advancing to the NABF National World Series, which is held in Louisville, Kentucky August 11-14. The Chicks have played in the NABF World Series 3 times in team history--1996, 2002, and 2005.
Brohawn Pitches Gem, Chicks Advance To Carter Title Game
Box Score
July 31, 2011
The Perdue Chicks defeated Tri-County 3-1 Saturday afternoon in the winners bracket game in the ESBL Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament. The win advances Perdue to the championship game, which is scheduled for 5 pm Sunday. The Chicks, whose overall record now stands at 20-2, is shooting for its 11th Carter Tournament championship. Starting pitcher Troy Brohawn led the Chicks to victory as he allowed just 1 run and struck out 8 in the complete game effort. Perdue managed just 6 hits offensively, but Paul Stortini, Tyler Riley, and Brian Hollamon all drove in 1 run each.
Chicks Open Carter Tournmanent With Win Over Lugnuts
Box Score
July 29, 2011
The Perdue Chicks defeated the Eastern Shore Lugnuts 6-5 Thursday night in their first game of the Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament. Paul Stortini led the offense with 2 hits, including a 2-run homer. Kevin Lindsay added 2 hits and Tyler Riley contributed a clutch 2-run double. Starting pitcher Troy Bennett gained the win on the mound and Troy Brohawn picked up the save. Perdue's record now stands at 19-2 overall on the season. The Chicks' next game in the tournament is Saturday at 5pm against either the State Line Strutters or Tri-County.
Chicks Split Doubleheader With Hurricanes to End Regular Season
Box Scores
July 25, 2011
The Perdue Chicks split a doubleheader with the Eastern Shore Hurricanes Sunday night to wrap up their Eastern Shore Baseball League regular season schedule with a record of 18-2. Perdue lost the first game 3-1 and won the nightcap 3-0. The Chicks only managed 1 run on 4 hits in the opening game. DJ Long was the lone offensive star as had had 2 doubles. Kurt Bruce took the loss in a complete game effort. Bruce allowed just 1 earned run and scattered 7 hits while striking out 6. Starting pitcher Bryan Bloch earned the win in the nightcap as he pitched 4 scoreless innings and allowed 3 hits. JR Dobson pitched 3 scoreless innings in relief to pick up the save. DJ Long led the offensive again in game 2 with 2 hits and 2 RBI. Next on the schedule for Perdue is the Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament, which is played at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury Wednesday July 27 through Sunday July 31. The Chicks first game in the tournament is Thursday night at 9 pm against an undetermined opponent.
Chicks Blast Creighton Trailers 12-2, Improves Record To 17-1
Box Score
July 23, 2011
The Perdue Chicks improved their record to 17-1 on the season as they routed Creighton Trailers 12-2 Friday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League play. Scott Jacob led the offensive charge with 3 hits, including 2 doubles and 3 rbi. Paul Stortini, Brian Hudson, Tyler Riley, Mike Celenza, and Troy Bennett added 2 hits each to the 17 hit attack. Starting pitcher Greg Lasinski picked up his 3rd win of the season. Perdue will finish its regular season schedule Sunday with a doubleheader against the Eastern Shore Hurricanes at 5:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Defeat Titans 14-2, Improve Record To 16-1
Box Score
July 23, 2011
The Perdue Chicks continued their winning ways as they defeated the Georgetown Titans 14-2 Thursday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. The win improves Perdue's record to 16-1 on the season. Kevin Lindsay and Mike Celenza led the Chicks offense with 3 hits and 2 rbi each. Brian Hudson, Tyler Riley (3 rbi), and Paul Stortini added 2 hits each. Troy Brohawn was the winning pitcher as he allowed 1 run and 4 hits in 5 innings of work. Evan Ford pitched the final 2 innings. Up next for Perdue is a make-up game Friday night at 7:30pm against Creighton Trailers.
Chicks Rained Out
July 19, 2011
The Perdue Chicks game against Creighton Trailers was postponed tonight due to rain. The game has been rescheduled for Friday July 22 at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Clinch ESBL Championship With DH Sweep Of Lugnuts
Box Scores
July 18, 2011
The Perdue Chicks clinched the 2011 Eastern Shore Baseball League regular season championship Sunday by sweeping the Eastern Shore Lugnuts in a doubleheader by scores of 9-2 and 5-4 in Federalsburg. It is the 10th ESBL championship in the past 17 years for Perdue. As a result of being league champion, the Chicks secured a berth in the National Amateur Baseball Federation regional tournament that will be held in Salisbury August 4-7. Kurt Bruce was the winning pitcher in the first game Sunday. Bruce pitched the complete game as he struck out 7 and walked none. Brian Hollamon and Kevin Lindsay were the offensive stars for Perdue. Hollamon had 2 hits, including a 2-run homer, and drove in a total of 3 runs while Lindsay had 3 singles. The Chicks needed extra innings to win game 2 of the doubleheader. After blowing a 2-run lead, they bounced back to scored the tying run in the 7th and the winning run in the 8th. Bryan Bloch picked up his 3rd win on the season in relief of starter JR Dobson. Tyler Riley led the offense in the second game with 3 hits , including 2 doubles and 3 rbi. Mike Celenza added 2 hits as well. Up next for Perdue is a Tuesday night game against Creighton Trailers at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Brohawn, Celenza Lead Chicks Past Hurricanes 11-1
Box Score
July 14, 2011
Troy Brohawn allowed one run in a complete game effort and Mike Celenza drove in four runs to lead the Perdue Chicks to a 11-1 victory over the Eastern Shore Hurricanes Wednesday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League play. Brohawn struck out 10 while walking only one as he improved to 4-0 on the season. Lucas Koenig hit a two-run homer and DJ Long and Brian Hudson added two hits and two RBI each. With the win, Perdue's record is now 13-1 on the season. Up next for the Chicks is a doubleheader on Sunday 7/17 against the Lugnuts at 2pm at Colonel Richardson High School.
Chicks Sweep DH From Creighton Trailers To Improve Record To 12-1
Box Scores
July 11, 2011
The Perdue Chicks improved their record to 12-1 on the season as they swept a doubleheader against Creighton Trailers Sunday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Perdue won the first game by a score of 12-2 and won the nightcap 19-0. Both games were shortened by the 10-run mercy rule. In the first game, Scott Jacob (3 rbi), Troy Brohawn, and Lucas Koenig had 3 hits each while Kevin Lindsay and DJ Long (home run) added 2 hits each. Starting pitcher Troy Bennett picked up the win. In game 2, Brohawn had 4 hits and 3 rbi while Carson Rathel (5 rbi), Brian Hudson (3 rbi), Mike Celenza, and Long added 3 hits each. Bryan Bloch earned the win on the mound. Perdue's next game is a Wednesday night contest against the Eastern Shore Hurricanes at the Henry Parker Complex at 7:30 pm.
Five Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter As Chicks Roll 15-0 Over Creighton Trailers
Box Score
June 30, 2011
Five pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter as the Perdue Chicks defeated Creighton Trailers 15-0 Wednesday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Winning pitcher Evan Ford, JR Dobson, Bryan Bloch, Kurt Bruce, and Troy Brohawn combined to strike out 10 batters while walking one in the no-hit performance. The Perdue batters banged out 23 hits on the night, including 6 doubles. DJ Long, Brian Holloman, and Brian Hudson (4 rbi) had 3 hits each. Kevin Lindsay, Carson Rathel, Paul Stortini, Tyler Riley, Mike Celenza, and Troy Bennett added 2 hits each. The Chicks, who improved their record to 10-1 on the season, now have a 10 day break before facing Creighton Trailers again in a doubleheader on Sunday July 10 at 4:30 pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Pound Out 18 Hits In Win Over Strutters
Box Score
June 23, 2011
The Perdue Chicks improved their league-best record to 9-1 Wednesday night as they pounded out 18 hits enroute to defeating the State Line Strutters 15-2 in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Kevin Lindsay, Brian Hollamon, and DJ Long led the offensive charge for Perdue. Lindsay had 4 hits and 2 rbi, Hollamon had 3 hits, and Long homered and had 4 rbi. Paul Stortini, Tyler Riley, and Brian Hudson added 2 hits each. Starting pitcher Greg Lasinski picked up the win while Troy Bennett and Bryan Bloch provided relief. The Chicks have a week off before their next contest on Wednesday 6/29 against Creighton Trailers.
Chicks Split Doubleheader Against Tri-County To Remain In 1st Place
Box Scores
June 20, 2011
The Perdue Chicks split a doubleheader against Tri-County on Sunday to retain their hold on 1st place in the Eastern Shore Baseball League standings. Perdue lost game 1 by a score of 2-1 and won the night cap in a 13 inning marathon by a score of 1-0. In the first game loss, all of the runs scored were the result of home runs. Brian Hollamon hit a solo homer for the Chicks and Chris Ferry connected with a 2-run homer for Tri-County to secure their victory. Starter JR Dobson pitched 5 shutout innings as he allowed 3 hits and struck out 9. Bryan Bloch took the loss in relief. The second game of the doubleheader was one to remember as the Chicks and Tri-County played 12 innings of scoreless baseball until Perdue won the game in the bottom of the 13th inning on a Brian Hollamon single with the bases loaded. Starter Kurt Bruce pitched 11 scoreless innings in a dominating performance. He allowed just 5 hits in 11 innings while striking out 13. Reliever Evan Ford picked up the win with 2 scoreless innings to close out the game. Brian Hudson led the Chicks with 3 hits, while Paul Stortini, Mike Celenza, and Carson Rathel had 2 hits each. Up next for Perdue is a Wednesday night contest against the State Line Strutters at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Sweep Doubleheader Against Titans To Remain Unbeaten
Box Scores
June 18, 2011
The Perdue Chicks improved their Eastern Shore Baseball League record to 7-0 by winning both games of a doubleheader against the Georgetown Titans Friday night by scores of 13-2 and 3-0. In the first game, which was shortened by the 10-run mercy rule, Lucas Koenig led the offense with 3 hits, including a 3-run homer. Tyler Riley and Brian Hollamon added 2 hits and 2 rbi each. Starting pitcher Troy Brohawn picked up the win as he allowed 1 run and struck out 5. Brohawn led the Chicks to victory in the nightcap as he pitched a complete game shutout. He struck out 9 and walked 2 as he improved his record to 3-0 on the season. Brohawn won both games of the doubleheader even though his appearances were 6 days apart. Up next for the Chicks is another doubleheader on Sunday 6/19 against Tri-County.
Long Collects 4 Hits As Chicks Defeat Strutters 11-5
Box Score
June 15, 2011
The Perdue Chicks improved their record to 5-0 on the season as they defeated the State Line Strutters 11-5 Tuesday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League play. DJ Long collected 4 hits, including 2 doubles, to pace the Perdue offense. Brian Hollamon, Tyler Riley, and Troy Brohawn added 2 hits each. Starting pitcher Troy Bennett picked up the win and Bryan Bloch, Kurt Bruce, and Evan Ford added support in relief. On Friday, the Chicks will square off against the Georgetown Titans to complete the doubleheader that was suspended last weekend.
Chicks Doubleheader Against Titans Suspended Due To Thunderstorm
June 12, 2011
The Perdue Chicks doubleheader against the Georgetown Titans on Saturday June 11 was suspended due to a thunderstorm. The Chicks (4-0) were leading the Titans 9-1 in the bottom of the 4th inning when the severe weather struck. The game will resume from that point and then the second game will be played on Friday June 17 at 7 pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Defeat Tri-County 10-5 To Remain Unbeaten
Box Score
June 8, 2011
The Perdue Chicks improved their record to 4-0 on the season as they defeated Tri-County 10-5 Tuesday night in Eastern Shore Baseball league play. DJ Long led the offensive surge with 3 hits, including a double. Joey Jones (3 rbi), Kevin Lindsay, and Paul Stortini added 2 hits each. Starting pitcher Greg Lasinski picked up the win. Up next for Perdue is a doubleheader on Saturday 6/11 versus the Georgetown Titans.
Perdue Improves Record To 3-0 After Sweeping Strutters
Box Scores
June 6, 2011
The Perdue Chicks improved their record to 3-0 on the season after defeating the State Line Strutters in both ends of a doubleheader Sunday in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Perdue won the first game 4-1 as Troy Brohawn picked up the victory on the mound. Brohawn pitched 6 innings and allowed one earned run on five hits. Evan Ford earned the save by pitching a perfect 7th inning. Mike Celenza homered for the Chicks and Paul Stortini added 2 hits. Perdue won the nightcap 4-2 after trailing 2-0 in the 4th inning. Stortini was the offense hero as he belted a 2-run homer to put the Chicks in the lead in the 5th inning. Lucas Koenig, Joey Jones, and Stortini had 2 hits each. Kurt Bruce picked up the win in a complete game effort. Bruce allowed no earned runs and struck out eight while walking none. Up next for Perdue is a Tuesday night contest against Tri-County at 7:30 pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Defeat Lugnuts 3-1 To Open 2011 Season
Box Score
June 2, 2011
The Perdue Chicks opened their 2011 Eastern Shore Baseball League season with a 3-1 victory over the Eastern Shore Lugnuts Wednesday night at the Henry Parker Complex. The Chicks used 7 pitchers who allowed one run and scattered 7 hits while striking out 13. Starter Bryan Bloch picked up the win and Troy Brohawn earned the save. Kevin Lindsay led the offensive attack with 2 hits and 2 runs scored. Mike Celenza and Joey Jones each had an RBI. Up next for Perdue is a doubleheader against the State Line Strutters on Sunday 6/5 at 4:30pm.
Chicks Win Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championship
Box Scores
August 28, 2010
The Eastern Shore Baseball League Champion Perdue Chicks won their first Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championship by defeating the Frederick Flying Dogs 3-2 in the semi-final round and the Pen Mar-West Virginia League Champion Tri-State Titans 7-5 in the championship game Saturday night at Harford Community College. Perdue had saved all of their scoring for the bottom of the ninth inning in stunning the Mid-Maryland League Champion Frederick Flying Dogs 3-2 in Saturday's semifinal round. Joel Maher executed a suicide bunt to score the winning run for the Chicks. Troy Brohawn picked up the win in the complete game effort. Brohawn allowed 1 earned run while striking out 13. Kevin Lindsay, Carson Rathel, and Maher had 2 hits each.
State Championship Game XV Most Valuable Player Bryan Bloch pitched eight-plus innings for the win and Evan Ford finished the final frame for the save as the Chicks beat the Tri-State Titans in the finals. Bloch allowed 3 earned runs and struck out 7. Brandon McCabe, Scott Jacob, and Kevin Lindsay had 2 hits each. McCabe and Jacob added 2 rbi each for the Chicks. Perdue finishes the season with an overall record of 26-6.
Chicks Fall 9-1 In NABF Regional Championship Game
Box Score
August 8, 2010
The Perdue Chicks lost 9-1 to Murray's Diesel (Buffalo, NY) in the National Amateur Baseball Federation regional tournament championship game Sunday at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. The Chicks, who were 3-0 in previous NABF regional title games, were aiming for a fourth appearance in the NABF World Series but came up short to good-hitting Murray's Diesel team. The Diesels pounded out 9 runs on 16 hits as the Chicks could manage only 3 hits. Troy Brohawn took the loss for Perdue. The Chicks, with an overall record of 24-6, now have a 2+ week rest before they take the field one last time for the 2010 season for the Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championships, which will be held at Harford Community College in Bel Air, MD on Saturday August 28.
Home Runs Propel Chicks to NABF Regional Title Game
Box Score
August 7, 2010
The Perdue Chicks advanced to the 2010 NABF Mid-Atlantic Regional championship game by defeating the Brunswick Orioles 9-6 in 10 innings in a regional semi-final game Saturday afternoon. Veteran Scott Jacob hit a 3-run home run in the 10th inning with the score tied 6-6 to lead the Chicks to victory. Brandon McCabe got Perdue out to a 4-0 lead in the game with a pair of 2-run home runs and Brian Hollamon added a 2-run single. Cory Willey picked up the win in relief. Willey pitched 3-2/3 innings and allowed one run on 2 hits while striking out 6. Perdue (24-5) now faces Murray Diesel (Buffalo, NY) in the regional championship game Sunday at 11am at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. The winner will advance to the NABF World Series in Louisville, Kentucky next week.
MID-ATLANTIC SEMI-PRO BASEBALL
2005 FINAL COACHES POLL October 16, 2005
1---NORRISTOWN A'S (PERKIOMEN TWILIGHT LEAGUE, PENNSYLVANIA)
2---PERDUE CHICKS (EASTERN SHORE LEAGUE, MARYLAND)
3---WEST CHESTER CRAWDADS (WEST CHESTER LEAGUE, PENNSYLVANIA)
4---BRUNSWICK ORIOLES (BLUE RIDGE LEAGUE, MARYLAND)
5---YORK TOWNSHIP (SUSQUEHANNA LEAGUE, PENNSYLVANIA)
Final 2005 Season Maryland Coaches Poll
October 16, 2005 -- FINAL 2005 POLL
1---PERDUE CHICKS (Eastern Shore League Champ and NABF Regional Champs, NABF World Series 3rd Place)
2---Brunswick Orioles (Blue Ridge League Champs)
3---MedTek Assault (Baltimore League Champs)
4---Bumpy Oak Bombers (Coors-Charles St. Mary's Champs)
5---Westminster Falcons (Mid-Maryland League Champs)
6---Dundalk Brewers (Baltimore League)
7---Antietam Bulls (Blue Ridge Legue)
8---Tri-State Titans (Blue Ridge league)
9---SPC Mets (Mid-Maryland League)
10--Chesapeake Clippers (Susquehanna League)
11--Spring Grove (Baltimore League)
12--St.Mary's Door (Coors-Charles St.Mary's League)
13--Hagerstown Braves (Blue Ridge League)
14--Combine (Coors-Charles St. Mary's League)
15--Cooper Cleaning (baltimore League)
16--Salisbury Rockets (Eastern Shore League)
17--Frederick Cardinals (Mid-Maryland League)
18--Redwood Panthers (Baltimore League)
19--Grand Slam USA (Susquehanna League)
20--Midtown Panthers (Baltimore League)
Chicks Complete Best Season Ever With 35-3 Record
August 28, 2005
The Perdue Chicks have concluded the 2005 season with an impressive overall record of 35-3. This is the best record in their 23 year history. By clicking on the statistics tab on the left margin of this web page, you can view the final stats of the 2005 season.
Chicks Reach Final Four in NABF World Series
August 21, 2005
The Perdue Chicks (34-3 overall) reached the final four in the 2005 National Amateur Baseball Federation Major Division World Series in Louisville, KY this past weekend. The Chicks finished second in pool play with a 3-1 record to get to the final four. In the single elimination final four, the Chicks lost to eventual champion Orchard Park (NY) Sox 6-3. Listed below is the game by game summaries.
Game 1 ... Perdue Chicks 2, Beecher Muskies (Chicago, IL) 1
Cory Willey pitched 7 innings for the win, allowing 1 run on 5 hits. Chad Swiderski pitched 2 scoreless innings to pick up the save. Brian Hollamon hit a solo home run in the 6th inning to pace the Chicks.
Game 2 ... Perdue Chicks 4, Evansville Outlaws (IN) 0
Dustin McClain pitched a complete game 3-hit shutout to lead Perdue to the victory. Offensively, the Chicks were led by Colin Kraus with 2 hits and Brian Hollamon with 2 rbi's.
Game 3 ... Perdue Chicks 5, Louisville Riverats 4
The Chicks scored 3 runs in the 9th inning to defeat the Riverats in come-from-behind fashion. Brian Rush smashed a 2-run single with 2 outs in the 9th inning to finish off the comeback. Scott Jacob and Derek Yobst had 2 hits apiece. Mark Razzano picked up the mound win, going 8 innings. Cory Willey got the save in relief of Razzano.
Game 4 ... Pizza Oven (OH) 5, Perdue Chicks 4
Less than 12 hours after winning an emotional game against the Louisville Riverats, the Chicks fell flat against Pizza Oven. Kevin Hulse picked up the loss by allowing 4 runs in four innings (2 home runs). The Chicks did mount a late offensive charge, scoring 3 runs in the 9th inning but came up short.
Game 5 (Semi-Finals)... Orchard Park (NY) 6, Perdue Chicks 3
Dustin McClain picked up the hard luck loss in his 6 inning effort for the Chicks, one day after pitching a complete game shutout. The Chicks committed 4 fielding errors and numerous mental errors while managing only 5 hits. 5 games in 2-1/2 days appeared to take a toll on the team.
Chicks Crowned NABF Regional Champs, Head To NABF World Series In Louisville, KY
August 14, 2005
The Perdue Chicks won the National Amateur Baseball Federation East Regional Tournament Sunday afternoon by defeating the Brunswick Orioles 1-0 behind the dominating pitching performance of Cory Willey. Willey, the ex Boston Red Sox minor leaguer, pitched a complete game 4-hit shutout while striking out 10 against the defending NABF World Series champions. Brunswick's Joe Hart pitched a great game as well, allowing 1 run on 3 hits with 10 strikeouts in a complete game effort. The Chicks advanced to the title game by defeating the Salisbury Bombers 12-2 in the semi-finals Saturday.
The Chicks now stand at 31-1 overall for the season and leave for the NABF World Series in Louisville, KY. on Wednesday August 17. The World Series will be a 10 team round-robin tournament with play beginning on Thursday August 18.
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