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Front row: Justin Sousa, Chad Wolfe, Kevin Lindsay, Brady Shreeves (batboy), Brad Baylis, Troy Brohawn.
Back row: Dave Johnson (coach), JR Dobson, Brian Hollamon, Scott Jacob, Brian Green, Tyler Riley, Brian Camper, Craig Shreeves (manager).
Not pictured: Bryan Bloch, Danny Duranko, Brian Ellis, Evan Ford, Bryan Wolfe.
Chicks' Season Ends With Loss In Carter Tournament
August 4, 2009
The Perdue Chicks' 2009 season came to an end Tuesday night with a 4-0 loss to Tri-County in the championship game of the Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament. Starting pitcher Chad Wolfe struggled out of the gate as he allowed 4 runs on 7 hits in 2-2/3 innings. Reliever Troy Brohawn allowed only one baserunner in the final 4-1/3 innings in a geat effort. Kevin Lindsay and Brian Hollamon had 2 hits each to lead the Perdue offense. With the loss, Perdue finished the season with an overall record of 21-7 and will not play in the NABF Regional Tournament for the first time since 2001.
Chicks Defeat Drillers - Stay Alive In Carter Tournament
August 3, 2009
The Perdue Chicks kept their hopes alive of advancing to the NABF Regional Tournament by defeating the Atlantic Coastal Drillers 8-0 in a losers bracket game in the Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament Monday night. The game was shortened due to foggy conditions with 2 out in the top of the 6th inning. Troy Brohawn pitched the complete game shutout as he allowed just 3 hits. Kevin Lindsay paced the Perdue offense with 3 hits and 2 rbi, while Brian Hollamon (2 rbi), Brian Green, and Tyler Riley added 2 hits each. The win was Craig Shreeves' 350th victory as manager of the Chicks. Perdue plays undefeated Tri-County tonight in the Carter Tournament championship game at 7pm. If Perdue wins , then a 9pm championship game will determine which team advances to the NABF Regional.
Chicks Fall To Tri-County, Loser Bracket In Carter Tournament
August 2, 2009
The Perdue Chicks lost to Tri-County 3-0 in a winners bracket game in the Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament Sunday. Perdue managed just 2 hits offensively as JR Dobson took another hard-luck loss. Dobson allowed 2 earned runs on 8 hits while striking out 9 batters in the complete game effort. With the loss, the Chicks (20-6 overall) will be forced to win 3 straight games over the next two days in order to make appearance in the 2009 NABF Regional Tournament, which starts Thursday. As a result of the rainy weekend in Salisbury, the Carter Tournament will now conclude Tuesday night. Perdue will play the winner of the losers bracket matchup between the Drillers and Creighton Trailers at 9pm Monday night at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Justin Sousa Leads Chicks To Victory In Carter Tournament
August 1, 2009
Justin Sousa pitched a complete game shutout to lead the Perdue Chicks to a 9-0 victory over Creighton Trailers in their first game of the 2009 Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament Saturday. Sousa allowed only 5 hits and struck out 6 in a commanding performance. Troy Brohawn led the Perdue offensive attack with 3 hits and 2 rbi. Kevin Lindsay and Chad Wolfe added 2 hits and 2 rbi each. Brady Baylis set the Perdue record for hit-by-pitch in a season with 8. The Chicks (20-5 overall) now go on to face Tri-County in a winners bracket game Sunday at 11am at the Henry Parker Complex in Carter Tournament action.
Chicks Win Regular Season Finale 10-8
July 27, 2009
The Perdue Chicks defeated Tri-County 10-8 in the final game of the regular season Monday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Chad Wolfe picked up the win in relief of starter Bryan Bloch and reliever Danny Duranko. Wolfe pitched the final 4 innings and allowed no runs and one hit while striking out 6. Kevin Lindsay, Brad Baylis, and Justin Sousa all had 2 hits and 2 rbi to lead the Perdue offense. The Chicks, who finished the regular season in 2nd place with a record of 19-5, will now prepare to play in the ESBL Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament (see "tournaments" tab in left margin) that takes place Friday 7/31 through Sunday 8/2. Perdue must win the Carter tournament or the Atlantic Coastal Drillers must win it in order for the Chicks to advance to the NABF regional tournament the following weekend. Perdue's first game of the Carter tournament is Friday night at 9pm against Creighton Trailers at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Split Doubleheader With Drillers - Relinquish ESBL Crown
July 25, 2009
The Perdue Chicks split a doubleheader with the Atlantic Coastal Drillers Saturday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Perdue won the first game 4-3 and lost the nightcap 2-0. As a result of the split, the Drillers (20-4) claimed the 2009 ESBL championship and the 2008 ESBL champion Chicks (18-5) secured 2nd place. Troy Brohawn pitched Perdue to the game one victory in a complete game effort. Brohawn allowed 3 runs on 7 hits while striking out 9 and walking only 1. Kevin Lindsay led the Perdue offense with 3 hits and an rbi, while Chad Wolfe added 2 hits and an rbi. JR Dobson took the hard-luck game 2 loss as he was bested on the mound by Drillers pitcher Shawn Phillips who threw a 4 hit shutout against the Chicks. Dobson pitched 5 innings and allowed only 1 earned run on 2 hits. Perdue, whose record is now 18-5, concludes their ESBL regular season schedule Monday night with a game against Tri-County at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Have Record-Setting Night Against Strutters
July 24, 2009
The Perdue Chicks established two team records as they defeated the Strutters 22-2 Friday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. The Chicks pounded out 24 hits and had 20 runs batted in, both new team records, in the shortened game. Troy Brohawn led the attack with 5 hits and 3 rbi. Scott Jacob (3 rbi), Tyler Riley (3 rbi), Brian Green (3 rbi), and Brian Hollamon (1 rbi) all had 3 hits each while Kevin Lindsay (3 rbi) and Chad Wolfe (3rbi) had 2 hits each. Justin Sousa pitched the complete game win as he allowed 2 runs on 5 hits. Perdue's record now stands at 17-4 on season. The Chicks face the Atlantic Coastal Drillers Saturday at 4:30 in a doubleheader that will determine the ESBL championship.
Bloch's Complete Game Shutout Leads Perdue Over Strutters
July 23, 2009
The Perdue Chicks defeated the Strutters 14-0 Thursday night in a game shortened by the 10-run mercy rule. The Chicks exploded for 10 runs in the 7th inning to break open a game that was close through the first 6 innings. Bryan Bloch pitched a complete game shutout enroute to his second victory of the summer. Bloch allowed 5 hits and struck out 3 as he lowered his ERA to 1.59 on the season. Kevin Lindsay led the Perdue offense with 3 hits, while Brian Camper, Scott Jacob, and Brad Baylis collected 2 hits each. The Chicks now stand at 16-4 on the season and take on the Strutters again Friday night at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Beat Tri-County 8-1
July 21, 2009
The Perdue Chicks defeated Tri-County 8-1 in Eastern Shore Baseball League play Tuesday night. Starting pitcher Chad Wolfe picked up the win in a commanding performance as he allowed 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 11 batters in 6 innings. Danny Duranko and Troy Brohawn pitched scoreless relief work over the final 3 innings. Scott Jacob led the Perdue offense with 3 hits, including a 3-run double in the 5th inning. The Chicks laid down 3 sacrifice bunts in the game, tying the team record. Perdue, who now stands at 15-4, will play the Strutters Thursday night at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Perdue Chicks Featured in Daily Times Story
July 19, 2009
Here is the Daily Times feature story:
Chicks form a clique
Semi-pro team loaded with talent, held together with camaraderie
By Freddy Valencia
Staff Writer
SALISBURY -- As you pull into the long driveway to the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex, the setting for the Perdue Chicks' baseball game resembles that of any high school game.
The outfield lights shine down on players who seem more focused on calling balls and strikes than waiting for the next deep fly ball, the bleachers are littered with a handful of fans made up of wives, girlfriends and children, and the players jokingly take verbal jabs at each other while they stand on base, waiting to be batted in.
The one thing that sets this semi-pro team apart from the likes of any local high school team -- they have been playing for their entire lives and their level of talent shows it.
The Chicks, one of five teams in the Eastern Shore Baseball League, is a semi-pro team that has been around since 1983. If you were to stumble across one of these games, chances are you would not label these guys as semi-pros. The team, as well as the rest of the ESBL, is loaded with current and former collegiate players, a few former major-leaguers, and more than its fair share of guys in their 20s and 30s, and even a few up into their 50s, who can't stand the idea of life without competitive baseball. With pitchers throwing in the high 80s and the introduction of wood bats five years ago, there is no lack of competition either.
Craig Shreeves, a former Salisbury University player and current manager for the Chicks, has been a member of the organization for 25 years. His career with the Chicks began in 1984, and in 1995 he took over as manager. Serving as manager has been no walk in the park for Shreeves, who is responsible for putting a competitive team on the field for every game.
"The most challenging part of being the manager is keeping the team together year to year," Shreeves said. "This is generally a college-aged league, so it gets pretty hard to keep the core together when you have a lot of young guys that either go away to school or go home during the summers, but we have been pretty good at filling all of the gaps."
One gap that Shreeves hasn't had to fill in a long time is the one occupied by another SU graduate, pitcher J.R. Dobson. A member of the Chicks for nine seasons, Dobson is the holder of nearly every Chicks pitching record. With pitches falling just short of 90 mph, Dobson's success has come as little surprise to fans and players alike.
"I love the game, I can't get away from it," Dobson said. "Playing for the Chicks in the ESBL has always been challenging. There is a lot of talent here, and I am constantly working hard to get better."
Dobson's love of the game has proven to be a consistent theme, not just for him, but for all of the Chicks.
"I've been playing since I was old enough to hold a baseball," said Tyler Riley (pictured above), catcher for the Chicks and another former SU player, who played his high school ball at Snow Hill. "I came to Perdue three seasons ago, and I love the camaraderie, the childhood friends, and the level of competition. I can't even put into words the level of enjoyment I get out of playing here" he said as he brushed the dirt off of his uniform after taking the brunt of a full-speed collision while covering home plate earlier in the game. "I love everything about the game, even when I take hits like I did earlier. Something about it just gets my blood flowing and gets me going."
Regardless of the wins, losses and eight ESBL regular-season championships in the last 14 years, the one thing that remains for all of these baseball fanatics is the love of the game -- a love so strong that these players have been able to form one of the deepest bonds despite age and background.
"I love baseball to death," Shreeves said. "I may be 20-25 years older than most of these guys, but the college guys, they keep me young. Mentally, I'm right there."
Chicks Sweep Doubleheader With Creighton Trailers
July 18, 2009
The Perdue Chicks swept both ends of a doubleheader with Creighton Trailers Saturday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action by scores of 9-0 and 7-1. In the first game, JR Dobson pitched a complete game shutout. Dobson allowed just 6 hits while striking out 10 batters, while improving his record to 4-0 with an ERA of 0.58. Tyler Riley led the Perdue offense with 3 hits. Brian Hollamon (3 rbi), Brian Camper, and Troy Brohawn added 2 hits each. In the nightcap, starting pitcher Brian Ellis gained the win. Ellis pitched 6 innings and allowed 1 run on 7 hits while striking out 9. Brian Green led the Chick's bats with 3 hits and Ellis added 2 hits to help his cause. Perdue now stands at 14-4 on the season and plays Tri-County Tuesday night at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Fall To Drillers 5-2
July 13, 2009
The Perdue Chicks lost to the Atlantic Coastal Drillers 5-2 Monday night in a battle for 1st place in the Eastern Shore Baseball League standings. Drillers pitcher Shawn Phillips continued his domination over Perdue batters with a 15 strikeout performance in his complete game victory. Perdue starting pitcher Chad Wolfe pitched admirably, going 7 innings without giving up an earned run while striking out 9. Danny Duranko delivered Perdue's ony runs with a 9th inning 2-rbi double. The Chicks, who are in 2nd place in the ESBL with a record of 12-4, play Friday night against the Strutters at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Split Doubleheader With Tri-County
July 5, 2009
The Perdue Chicks fell back into second place in the Eastern Shore Baseball League standings as they split a doubleheader with Tri-County on Sunday. Perdue lost the first game 3-0 and won the nightcap 6-0. In the game 1 loss, Brian Hollamon collected 2 hits as the Chicks managed just 4 hits overall. Justin Sousa took the hard-luck loss as he allowed 2 earned runs on 7 hits in 5-2/3 innings of work. JR Dobson lead Perdue to victory in game 2 as he pitched a complete game shutout against Tri-County. Dobson struck out 9 and allowed 5 hits. Dobson's record improved to 3-0 with an ERA of 0.75 in 24 innings of work. Brian Camper lead the Chicks offensively in game 2 with 3 hits, including a double. Perdue, whose record now stands at 12-3 on the season, plays Atlantic Coastal Drillers Monday July 13 at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in a battle for 1st place.
Rainout From June 22 Rescheduled for July 17
July 1, 2009
The Perdue Chicks game against the Strutters that was postponed due to rain on June 22 has been rescheduled for Friday July 17 at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Jacob Drives In 7 As Chicks Crush Creighton Trailers 14-1
June 29, 2009
Scott Jacob tied the Perdue Chicks record for rbi's in a game with 7 as the Chicks crushed Creighton Trailers 14-1 Monday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Perdue was led offensively by Jacob, who had a 3-run double and a grand slam home run, and Tyler Riley who had 2 hits, including a 3-run homer. Chad Wolfe and Brian Green added 2 hits each. Starting pitcher Danny Duranko picked up the win, going 5 shutout innings. Duranko allowed 3 hits and struck out 10 batters whille walking none. The Chicks, whose record is now 11-2 on the season, next play this Sunday in a double header against Tri-County at 4:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Beat Drillers 1-0 in 10 Innings
June 27, 2009
Troy Brohawn and Evan Ford combined to pitch a shutout and Justin Sousa drove in the winning run with 2 outs in the 10th inning to lead the Perdue Chicks to a 1-0 extra-inning victory over the Atlantic Coastal Drillers in Eastern Shore Baseball League action Saturday night. Starting pitcher Brohawn went 6 scoreless innings and struck out 8 batters while only walking 1. Ford, who picked up the win, went the final 4 innings and allowed no hits while striking out 5. Drillers pitcher Shawn Phillips held the Chicks to only 3 hits while striking out 17 in going the complete game. With the win, Perdue (10-2) moves into a 1st place tie with the Drillers (11-2) in the lost column. The Chicks next game is Monday night against Creighton Trailers at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Defeat Creighton Trailers 13-3
June 25, 2009
The Perdue Chicks, after an eight-day layoff, defeated Creighton Trailers 13-3 Thursday night in a game shortened by the 10-run mercy rule. The Chicks banged out 11 hits while collecting 10 walks over 7 innings. Chad Wolfe led the way offensively with 3 hits and 4 rbi's while Bryan Wolfe and Justin Sousa had 2 hits and 2 rbi's each. JR Dobson was the winning pitcher in 5 innings of work. Dobson allow 1 earned run on 3 hits and struck out 4. Bryan Bloch pitched the final 2 innings in relief. Perdue now stands at 9-2 in ESBL play and takes on the 1st place Drillers (10-1) Saturday night at 7pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Rained Out Again
June 22, 2009
The Perdue Chicks game tonight against the Strutters was postponed due to rain. It has not been rescheduled yet. Perdue's next game is Thursday night against Creighton Traileras at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Come From Behind To Defeat Strutters
June 18, 2009
The Perdue Chicks rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Strutters 14-3 in a game shortened by the 10-run mercy rule Wednesday night in ESBL action. The Perdue offense was led by Brian Hollamon with 2 doubles and 2 rbi's and Scott Jacob with 2 hits and 2 rbi's. Justin Sousa, Tyler Riley, and Chad Wolfe added 2 rbi's each. Starting pitcher Evan Ford picked up the win. Ford allowed 2 earned runs on 4 hits and struck out 11 in 6 innings of work. Danny Duranko pitched the last inning in relief of Ford. The Chicks, who now stand at 8-2 on the season, have the weekend off before playing their next game against the Strutters on Monday night.
Chicks Split Double Header with Drillers
June 14, 2009
The Perdue Chicks split a double header Sunday with Eastern Shore Baseball League leader Atlantic Coastal Drillers by scores 1-0 in both games at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. The battle of the ESBL heavyweights came down to a day of strong pitching performances from both teams. In the game 1 loss, Chicks pitcher Troy Brohawn pitched the complete game and allowed no earned runs while striking out 9 and walking none. Perdue managed just 3 hits off Drillers winning pitcher Brad Lee. JR Dobson carried the Chicks on his shoulders in the game 2 win as he took a no-hitter into the last inning. Dobson finished his complete game shutout with 9 strikeouts and 2 walks. The Chicks offense was shut down by Drillers pitcher Shawn Phillips who allowed just 4 hits. Perdue now stands at 7-2 on the season and trails the Drillers (7-1) by 1/2 game. Up next for the Chicks is a game Wednesday night against the Strutters.
Chicks Pound Strutters 17-4
June 11, 2009
The Perdue Chicks pounded the Strutters 17-4 Thursday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. The game was halted after 7 innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. Bryan Wolfe (3 rbi), Brad Baylis, and Chad Wolfe each had two hits while Kevin Lindsay had 3 stolen bases, including stealing home. Starting pitcher Justin Sousa gained win, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) over 5 innings. Perdue, whose record now stands at 6-1, plays the Drillers in a doubleheader Sunday at 1pm at Arthur W. Perdue stadium in Salisbury.
Chicks Dismantle Creighton Trailers 17-4
June 8, 2009
The Perdue Chicks defeated Creighton Trailers 17-4 Monday night in a game shortened by the 10-run mercy rule. Starting pitcher Bryan Bloch gained the mound win, going 5 innings and allowing 2 runs while striking out 5. The Chicks were lead offensively by Brian Hollamon who had 2 hits and 4 rbi, Brad Baylis who had 2 hits and 3 rbi, and Tyler Riley who had 2 hits and 2 rbi. Perdue, whose record is now 5-1 on the ESBL season, plays the Strutters Thursday night at 7:30pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Perdue Splits Double Header With Tri-County
June 7, 2009
The Perdue Chicks split a double header Sunday with Tri-County, losing the first game 5-2 and winning the nightcap 9-0. In the 5-2 game 1 loss, the Chicks left 12 runners on base in the 7 inning game. Brad Baylis homered while Kevin Lindsay and Brian Camper picked up 2 hits apiece. Evan Ford took the loss on the mound. Perdue rebounded offensively in the 9-0 second game victory. Scott Jacob, Brian Hollamon, and Lindsay (3 runs) collected 2 hits each. Chad Wolfe picked up the mound win, going 6 shutout innings while striking out 9 Tri-County batters. The Chicks, whose record now stands at 4-1, play Creighton Trailers Monday night at 7pm at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury.
Chicks Rained Out
June 3, 2009
The Perdue Chicks game tonight against Tri-County was postponed due to heavy rains in the area. It has been rescheduled for Monday July 27 at 7:30pm.
Perdue Sweeps Double Header from Strutters
May 31, 2009
The Perdue Chicks won both games of a double header Sunday against the Strutters by scores of 5-0 and 7-3 at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. Perdue won the first game 5-0 behind the strong pitching performance of starter Evan Ford, who went 5 innings while allowing 3 hits and striking out 8. Relievers Danny Duranko and Justin Sousa preserved the shutout. Kevin Lindsay led the Chicks offense with 2 hits and 3 stolen bases. In the 7-3 game two victory, the Chicks were down 2-1 in the 4th inning before they erupted for 6 runs to rally for the win. Brad Baylis, Scott Jacob, and Tyler Riley each had 2 hits each. Brian Ellis picked up the win in relief of starter JR Dobson. Perdue's next game is Wednesday night at 7:30pm against Tri-County.
Chicks Pound Creighton Trailers In ESBL Opener
May 27, 2009
The Perdue Chicks opened their 27th Eastern Shore Baseball League season by routing Creighton Trailers 17-1 in a game Wednesday night at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. The game was shortened by the 10-run mercy rule after 7 innings. Brad Baylis led the Perdue offensive charge with 4 hits and 3 rbi's while Chad Wolfe collected 3 hits and also drove in 3. Brian Hollamon and Bryan Wolfe added 2 hits each. Starting pitcher Chad Wolfe gain the win in 4 innings of work. JR Dobson, Evan Ford, and Justin Sousa each pitched 1 inning of scoreless relief. Up next for the Chicks (1-0) is a doubleheader Sunday at 1pm.
Perdue Chicks All-Time Records Now on Website
May 28, 2009
The Perdue Chicks all-time records can now be foumd on the team's website in the left margin.
Boxscores added to Perdue Baseball Website
May 27, 2009
Detailed boxscores can now be viewed on the Perdue Chicks website. Just click on the "boxscores" tab on the left margin.
2009 Perdue Chicks Schedule Announced
May 17, 2009
The 2009 Eastern Shore Baseball League schedule has been released and the Perdue Chicks will play 24 regular season games against 4 ESBL opponents. The ESBL schedule concludes with the annual Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament the first weekend of August. Click on the "schedule" tab to the left to view the complete Perdue Chicks schedule.
Chicks 3rd In Final Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball Rankings
October 2, 2008
MARYLAND SEMI-PRO BASEBALL INFORMATION LINE WEEKLY STATE TOP TEN TEAMS, MUNICIPALITIES AND LEAGUES
FINAL 2008 TOP TEN
1. SUSQUEHANNA ASSAULT, HARFORD COUNTY, SUSQUEHANNA
2. BRUNSWICK ORIOLES, FREDERICK COUNTY, BLUE RIDGE
3. PERDUE CHICKS, WICOMICO COUNTY, EASTERN SHORE
4. CUMBERLAND ORIOLES, ALLEGANY COUNTY, PEN MAR-WEST VIRGINIA
5. COMBINE, CHARLES COUNTY, COORS/CHARLES-SAINT MARY'S
6. TRI-COUNTY, DORCHESTER COUNTY, EASTERN SHORE
7. CANCUN CANTINA BULLS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, BALTIMORE
8. BOONSBORO PIRATES, WASHINGTON COUNTY, BLUE RIDGE
9. TRI-STATE TITANS, ALLEGANY COUNTY, PEN MAR-WEST VIRGINIA
10. ESSEX EXPRESS, BALTIMORE COUNTY, SUSQUEHANNA
Chicks Lose In Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championships
August 23, 2008
The Perdue Chicks 2008 season came to a conclusion Saturday afternoon as they lost to the Susquehanna Assault 10-6 in the semi-final round of the Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championship in Bel Air, Maryland. Troy Brohawn led the Chicks' offensive attack with 2 singles and a double while collecting 3 rbi's. Joel Hudson banged out 3 singles while collecting 2 rbi's. Perdue finishes the season with an overall record of 22-11.
Chicks To Play In Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball Final Four
August 21, 2008
The Perdue Chicks will be participating in the 2008 Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball Final Four which is being held at Harford Community College in Churchville, Maryland on Saturday August 23. The Chicks, whose overall record is 22-10, qualified for this event by winning the Eastern Shore Baseball League regular season championship. Perdue will face Susquehanna League champion Susqhehanna Assault at 3pm. The Mid-Maryland League champion Frederick Flying Dogs face the Baltimore League champion Redwood Panthers in the other contest at noon. The winners of these two games will meet for the State Championship at 6:30pm.
Perdue Chicks Eliminated From NABF Regional Tournament
August 8, 2008
The Perdue Chicks were eliminated from the NABF regional tournament Friday night when they lost to the Boonsboro Pirates 5-4. After trailing 2-1 go into the 7th inning, Perdue rallied for 3 runs to take a 4-2 lead. However, the Pirates scored 3 runs in the botom of the inning to win the game and advance to the semi-final round. Evan Ford took the loss in relief of starter Dustin Longchamps. Longchamps pitched 5-2/3 innings and allowed 2 runs on 5 hits. Perdue, who managed just 5 hits in the game, was lead by Brian Hollamon with a 2-run single. The Chicks, whose overall record now stands at 22-10, will remain idle for two weeks as they await word on whether they will be participating in the 2008 Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball State Championships. That will be held on Saturday August 23 at Hartford Community College in Churchville, Maryland.
Chicks Lose One, Win One In NABF Regional Tournament
August 7, 2008
The Perdue Chicks split a pair of pool games Thursday in the round-robin NABF Regional Tournament being held in Salisbury. Perdue lost their first game of the tournament to the Raineri Jewelers by a score of 3-1. The game was tied 1-1 in the 7th inning, but the Jewelers hit a 2-out 2-run home run to win it. JR Dobson took the loss as he pitched the complete game. He allowed 3 runs on 6 hits. Kevin Lindsay had to hits for the Chicks. After that loss, Perdue rebounded by beating the Westminster Falcons 7-0 behind the strong pitching of Kay Pinhey and Chris Flerlage. The two combined for the shutout as they scattered five hits. Troy Brohawn and Brian Hollamon had 2 hits each to pace the 10-hit attack. Perdue plays its last game of pool play at 5pm on Friday as they take on the Boonsboro Pirates. The Chicks must win this game to advance to the semi-final round of the tournament.
Chicks Knocked Out Of Carter Tournament By Drillers, Look Forward TO NABF Regional
August 3, 2008
The Perdue Chicks were eliminated from the Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament Sunday when they were defeated by the Atlantic Coastal Drillers 3-1 in extra innings. Perdue had won 10 of the last 13 Jimmy Carter Tournaments. Perdue's offensive woes continued as they posted only one run on seven hits in nine innings against the Drillers. In three tournament games, the Chicks managed only 8 runs. During the regular season, Perdue averaged over 6 runs per game. Starter Evan Ford pitched a brilliant game in the losing effort. In going the complete game, he allowed 3 runs on 9 hits and struck out 15 Drillers while walking only one. Colin Kraus and Scott Jacob accounted for 6 of the 7 Perdue hits as they connected for 3 hits each. The Chicks, whose record now stands at 21-8 overall (20-4 regular season), now advance to the National Amateur Baseball Federation regional tournament to be held in Salisbury at the Henry Parker Complex and Parkside High School beginning Thursday August 7. The eight-team, round robin tournament wll last 4 days with the winner advancing to the NABF World Series in Louisville, KY the following week. Game times for the regional tournament will be announced later this week.
Chicks Lose 1, Win 1 To Open Carter Tournament
August 2, 2008
The Perdue Chicks lost to the Atlantic Coastal Drillers 3-2 in their opening game but rebounded to defeat the Strutters 5-2 in opening day action of the Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournment Saturday at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. In the loss to the Drillers, which put Perdue in the losers bracket, JR Dobson took the loss as he allowed 3 runs on 8 hits while striking out 11 in a complete game effort. The Chicks managed just 6 hits offensively. In the win against the Strutters, Colin Davis picked the complete game victory, allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits. Colin Kraus led the Perdue batters with 3 hits and 2 rbi's. Jason Ewing added a double. The Chicks play the Drillers again in a losers bracket elimination game Sunday at 1:30pm. If the Chicks win that, they would face Tri-County (2-0) in the championship game at 4pm.
Chicks Romp Past Shoreman Construction 18-2 In Regular Season Finale
July 28, 2008
The Perdue Chicks concluded their regular season play in grand style by defeating Shoreman Construction 18-2 Monday night in Eastern Shore Baseball League action. Jerry Petroski led the 19-hit attack with 4 hits and 4 rbi's while Brad Baylis connected for an inside-the-park grand slam. Kevin Lindsay, Scott Jacob, and Chris Flerlage added 3 hits each. Bryan Bloch picked up the complete game win, allowing just one earned run while striking out 7. With the win, Perdue finishes the regular season with a record of 20-4 in ESBL play and 20-6 overall. Up next for the Chicks is the annual Jimmy Carter Memorial Tournament, which will be held August 1-3 at the Henry Parker Complex in Salisbury. Perdue's first game in the tournament is Saturday at 11am.
Chicks Capture ESBL Crown With Doubleheader Sweep Of Drillers
July 26, 2008
The Perdue Chicks (19-4 ESBL, 19-6 overall) captured their 8th Eastern Shore Baseball League championship Saturday night with a doubleheader sweep of the Atlantic Coastal Drillers by scores of 4-0 and 6-5. In the 1st game, which lasted 8 innings, JR Dobson pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only 5 hits while striking out 9. Dobson's record on the season is now 6-0 with an ERA of 1.58. Brad Baylis led Perdue offensively with 2 hits and 2 rbi's. In game 2, which went 11 innings, Chris Flerlage picked up the win in relief of starter Evan Ford. Flerlage pitched 5-2/3 innings and allowed no runs on 3 hits and struck out 5 while Ford pitched 5-1/3 innings and allowed 5 runs (all unearned) while also striking out 5. Offensively, Scott Jacob (2 rbi's) and Jason Ewing had 3 hits each while Kevin Lindsay, Troy Brohawn, Brian Hollamon, and Jerry Petroski collected 2 hits each. By clinching the ESBL crown, the Chicks have secured a spot in the National Amatuer Baseball Federation Regional tournament that will take place August 7-10 in Salisbury. Perdue concludes its regular season schedule Monday night with a contest against Shoreman Construction.
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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