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July 05, 2009
’Wolves fall to USC alumni
Big innings by the University of South Carolina alumni and a couple of errors by the Florence RedWolves led to a 10-5 exhibition win for USC on Sunday at Legion Field.
July 04, 2009
USC alumni, ’Wolves set for exhibition
Any baseball player who plays the game for a long time will tell you the toughest part of a career is taking off their uniform for the last time.
’Wolves give fans a happy Fourth
Outside of a playoff game or a league championship game, every baseball team wants to win its Fourth of July celebration game the most.
Johnson’s grand slam busts game open for Pelicans in third
Facing one of the most dominant starters in the Carolina League as of late, the Pelicans Friday night made quick work of Salem’s Casey Kelly and showed their pitching staff is something to be noticed, too.
Without Heyward, Freeman, Myrtle Beach shut out in game two
A night after their offense slogged through a quick 8-1 loss, the Salem Red Sox turned the tables on the Pelicans. In game two of their four-game series, Salem shut out Myrtle Beach 9-0 Friday night and scored in five separate innings in front of 4,415 fans at BB&T Coastal Field.
RedWolves slam Sharks, 9-4
Sam DiMatteo goes 2-for-5 with a grand slam and two-run single to lead the Florence RedWolves over the Wilmington Sharks, 9-4.
July 03, 2009
Lost firepower shows for Pelicans vs. Red Sox
The Pelicans lost three of their best players on Friday afternoon. It did not take long to show they will be missed. Outfielder Jason Heyward, first baseman Freddie Freeman, and closer Tommy Palica were called up to Double A Mississippi. Then a few hours later, the Pelicans were smoked by the Red Sox.
Johnson and Johnson lead Pelicans over Red Sox
Benji Johnson homered, and Cody Johnson crushed a Grand Slam to lead Myrtle Beach to an 8-1 victory over Salem on Thursday night.
RedWolves’ pitching baffles Blowfish again
Florence’s pitching stifled Columbia again on Thursday in the RedWolves’ 3-2 win at Legion Field. The Blowfish (1-2 second half) have now scored 14 runs in seven games — six losses — against Florence (2-1).
July 02, 2009
RedWolves blanked by Wilmington, 1-0
The Florence RedWolves lose in 12 innings at Wilmington.
July 01, 2009
Pelicans earn split with Kinston
After losing a game Tuesday night in the later innings, the bullpen stepped up for the Pelicans on Wednesday. The Birds shut out Kinston over the final four innings, allowing Myrtle Beach to pick up a 6-5 win in 10 innings over Kinston.
June 30, 2009
RedWolves get best of SwampDogs
After facing just one batter Tuesday night, Florence RedWolves right-hander John Taylor looked as if he might be on the way to his worst outing of the summer. But after giving up a lead-off home run to Jared Humphreys and a one-out single to Brendan Rowland in the first inning, Taylor held the Fayetteville SwampDogs hitless through the sixth en route to a 9-4 win at Legion Field.
June 29, 2009
RedWolves ready for second half
There were nights in the Coastal Plain League’s first half when the Florence RedWolves looked as if they could win every time they took the field.
On those nights, they smacked the ball to all fields and fielded it well to back a pitching staff that was on most every night.
June 27, 2009
Phantoms drop finale
Quarterback Kevin Mason threw for three touchdowns as the Erie River Rats defeated the Florence Phantoms 60-20 in the season finale for both teams.
Florence (6-8) finishes the season with seven consecutive losses a year after winning the AIFA Championship.
Homers carry RedWolves
Barrett Kleinknecht and Steven Neff each homered and drove in five runs as the Florence RedWolves defeated Wilmington for the second straight night 15-7 on Saturday at American Legion Field.
Florence finishes the first half with a 15-13 record.
RedWolves wallop Sharks
Steven Neff had three hits and Stephen McRay pitched seven strong innings as the Florence RedWolves defeated Wilmington 9-3 on Friday night.
June 25, 2009
Ninth-inning homer helps Gastonia past Florence
Randolph Oduber’s two-run homer in the ninth inning helped Gastonia to a 3-1 win Thursday over Florence at American Legion Field.
Heyward named to U.S. Futures Team
Myrtle Beach Pelicans outfielder Jason Heyward has added another accolade in a 2009 campaign already blossoming with accomplishments.
June 24, 2009
’Wolves blast Blowfish
Baseball is all about adjustments, and Florence RedWolves coach Wes Davis was extremely proud of the ones his team made Wednesday.
Pelicans partner with Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society for kids night
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ Kids Eat Free and Dollar Hot Dogs promotional nights are coming back.
June 23, 2009
Tobs outduel ’Wolves
Wilson’s two-run eighth inning spoiled a shutout bid by Florence’s John Taylor on Tuesday night and the Tobs beat the RedWolves 2-1 at Legion Field.
June 22, 2009
’Wolves fall in extra innings
Wilson scored on Justin Vasquez’s bases-loaded, RBI fielder’s choice in the bottom of the tenth inning to earn an 8-7 win over the Florence RedWolves on Monday in Coastal Plain League action.
Pelicans rally for late inning comeback
Pelicans catcher Benji Johnson put on his Superman cape with in the bottom of the eighth inning, crushing a three-run homer with his team down 5-4 to surge Myrtle Beach out in front in an eventual 7-5 win in front of 5,692 fans Sunday night at BB&T Coastal Field
June 20, 2009
’Wolves fall to first-place SwampDogs
Fayetteville scored six runs in the first two innings en route to an 8-5 win over Florence on Saturday in a battle for the top spot in the Coastal Plain League’s South Division.
Relentless Keys hammer Pelicans 11-2
As the great Vin Scully would say, it was deuces wild in the opener of a four-game set for the Pelicans and Frederick Keys at BB&T Coastal Field. Unfortunately for Myrtle Beach, the vast majority of twos resided on top line of the scoreboard.
June 19, 2009
Darlington’s Davis signs with New Jersey
Former Darlington High School standout Quentin Davis has signed a minor league contract with the New Jersey Jackals, according to Jeff Cordova, Davis’ agent.
RedWolves stifle Columbia, win 2-1
Talk about immediate action. Florence picked up Ali Williams on Friday, then he pitched two innings of scoreless relief to get the win as the RedWolves beat Columbia 2-1 in Coastal Plain League baseball at Legion Field.
June 18, 2009
RedWolves’ bullpen falters in loss to Fayetteville
The Fayetteville SwampDogs rallied late for three runs to defeat the Florence RedWolves 6-4 in Coastal Plain League play on Thursday night. The loss drops Florence a game back of Fayetteville for first place in the CPL South.
June 17, 2009
Florence strands 15 runners in loss to Wilson
Barrett Kleinknecht deserved better. Not a pitcher by trade, Kleinknecht gave the Florence RedWolves eight stellar innings on the mound Wednesday night. The RedWolves’ offense, though, left 15 runners on base, resulting in a 3-1 loss to the Wilson Tobs and no decision for Kleinknecht.
June 16, 2009
RedWolves rough up Wilmington
The Florence RedWolves defeat the Wilmington Sharks for their fourth straight Coastal Plain League win.
