2007 Baseball News
Burns Excels at Legion Tournament
Stahl Post 30 of New Castle defeated local Dover Post 2 in the championship of the Delaware American Legion State Baseball Tournament, held at Wesley's Reed Field for the first time ever. Wolverine sophomore Tyler Burns was named the MVP of the tournament playing for the runner-up squad from Dover Post 2. The tournament was played August 4 thru August 8. Stahl Post 30 will now represent the state of Delaware at the American Legion Mid-Atlantic Regional.
Wesley Baseball Falls in ECAC's
May 18, 2007 - The Wesley College (30-14)
baseball squad fell to Washington and Jefferson College (32-11) at
the ECAC Southern Region Championships this morning 4-2. Washington
and Jefferson will meet the winner of Alvernia and host team
Keystone College in the championship. Wesley finishes off a
successful season that included a new team record for wins in a
season with 30.
Wesley's offense was stifled by the Presidents defense and
pitching. Down 4-0 in the 9th, Wesley made a valiant effort at a
comeback scoring two runs in the frame. Dan Bunnion (Blackwood, NJ)
grounded in Scott Marshal (Jackson, NJ) from third and Corey
Huemmer (Abingdon, MD) scored on a Corey Pidgeon (Barnegat, NJ)
single on the next at bat.
Ryan Buckland (Middletown, DE) gets the loss pitching 7 1/3 innings
giving up 4 runs, 3 of them earned, striking out 1 and walking 5.
Wesley Baseball Earns ECAC Championship Bid
May 14, 2007 - The Wesley College baseball squad
got good news today from the Eastern College Athletic Conference in
the form of a bid to the ECAC Div III Southern Region Baseball
Championships.
Wesley enters the one day tournament as the 3rd seed and will play
against #2 seed, Washington and Jefferson on Friday, May 18th at
9:30 a.m. The winner of that game will play the winner of the #1
seed and tournament host, Keystone College and the #4 seed Alvernia
College at 3:30 p.m. later that day.
Wesley (30-13) enters the tournament after a spirited run to the
Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship, falling just short
as the #4 seed to Gwynedd-Mercy College, who earned the league's
automatic bid to the NCAA Div. III National Playoffs.
Keystone College is located in La Plume, PA
2007 ECAC Division III Southern Baseball Championship
No. 1 Keystone (34-5)
No. 2 Washington and Jefferson (29-10)
No. 3 Wesley (29-13)
No. 4 Alvernia (27-13)
Semifinals - Friday, May 18
No. 2 vs. No. 3, 9:30 AM
No. 1 vs. No. 4, 12:30 PM
Championship - Friday, May 18, 3:30 PM.
Semifinal winners
Seven Wolverines Earn PAC Baseball Honors
May 6, 2007 - The Pennsylvania Athletic Conference
bestowed honors to seven Wesley College Baseball players today by
announcing their All-Conference Awards.
Wesley infielder, Cory Huemmer (Abingdon, MD), and designated
hitter, Cody Pidgeon (Barnegat, NJ) were honored as 1st Team
All-PAC. Heummer hit .354 against PAC competition including 32
RBI's with 4 homeruns. Pidgeon hit .339, with 4 doubles and 13 runs
scored.
Five Wesley players earned 2nd Team All-PAC honors including
pitchers Ryan Buckland (Middletown, DE) and John Passwaters
(Bridgeville, DE), catcher Dan Bunnion (Blackwood, NJ), infielder
Scott Marshal (Jackson, NJ), and outfielder Stu Madden (Langehorn,
PA). AJ Jacobs (Wilmington, DE) garnered the "Push the Rock"
Sportsmanship Award.
Wesley Falls in Deciding Game
BOYERTOWN, PA - After forcing a deciding game, Gwynedd-Mercy defeated Wesley College 9-4 to win the 2007 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship.
Gwynedd-Mercy earns the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Tied 2-2 in the 5th, Gwynedd-Mercy earned 3 runs in the bottom frame to put some distance on the Wolverines. Wesley worked to get a run in both the 6th and 7th innings, but the Griffins again scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th to put the game out of reach.
Josh Thomas scattered 6 hits over 7 innings including 5 strike outs in the win. Wesley's Mike Dombroski gets the loss.
Wesley Falls in First Game Of PAC Championship
BOYERTOWN, PA - Gwynedd-Mercy forced the deciding game
in the 2007 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Championship with a
10-1 win over Wesley in game six.
Game seven will feature a winner-take-all for the championship and
the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Sophomore Ryan McNamara allowed just one hit over eight innings,
striking out six and freshman Albert DiDomenico was a homerun shy
of the cycle in the win.
The Griffins broke open a 2-1 game with three runs in the sixth
capped by Tim Hoban's two-run single.
Three more runs scored in the seventh on a pair of RBI doubles from
Mark Mattes and Tim McMenamin along with a run-scoring single off
the bat of Chris Corkery for a 8-1 lead.
It was more than enough for McNamara, who retired 15 of 17 batters
at one point.
Cody Pigeon and Shane Mitchell recorded the hits for the Wolverines
(29-12).
Corkery and McMenamin each had two hits and two RBIs for the
Griffins (29-10).
Wesley Baseball Wins, Advances to
Championship
BOYERTOWN, PA. - Dan Bunnion hit a go-ahead RBI
single in the seventh inning to help Wesley go on and defeat
Alvernia, 6-5, in the 2007 PAC Baseball Tournament winner's bracket
game Saturday afternoon.
The Wolverines now advance to tomorrow's championship series while
the Crusaders must play Gwynedd-Mercy later tonight in an
elimination game.
Bunnion was one of four players with two hits apiece.
Both teams got out of the starting gates with a bang as each squad
scored two runs in their first at-bats. Wesley (29-11) scored on an
error and a groundout while Alvernia (27-12) countered with a
two-run homerun off the bat of Zach Lutz.
Edwin Tavarez's sac fly in the second and Steve Burdan's RBI single
in the third gave the Crusaders a 4-2 lead after three.
Corey Huemmer knotted the game in the fifth with a two-run two-out
double down the left field line off Alvernia starter Shane
Zellers.
Zellers got into trouble in the next inning after a leadoff double
then a single and a walk loaded the bases. Billy Moore came on to
relieve Zellers but not before an RBI off a sac fly from Kevin
Ellis gave Wesley a 5-4 lead.
Alvernia answered right back in the bottom of the sixth as Dale
Curry doubled home Burdan who led off the inning with a walk to tie
the game at 5-5.
In the sixth, after Huemmer walked followed by an infield single
from Cody Pigeon, Bunnion delivered a single up the middle to give
the Wolverines a 6-5 lead.
Alvernia threatened in the eighth with runners on first and second
with one out. Colin Warner came in for reliever Mike Dombrosky to
get a popup and a groundout to retire the side.
Dombrosky was in another jam in the ninth after walks to Jason
Ziegler and Lutz with one out, but got out of it ending the game on
a flyout to center and a popup to first.
Burdan and Curry each had two hits each for Alvernia.
Game 5: 7:00 pm #3 Gwynedd-Mercy College vs.#2 Alvernia College
(Elimination game)
Wesley Baseball Wins PAC Opener
BOYERTOWN, PA - Wesley's Ryan Buckland scattered
two runs on eight hits with four strikeouts over seven-plus innings
to lead the fourth-seeded Wolverines over top-seeded Arcadia, 5-2,
Friday night in the second game of the 2007 PAC Baseball
Tournament.
Wesley advances to play Alvernia tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Knights
will take on Gwynedd-Mercy in an elimination game at 11 a.m.
Dan Bunnion was 2-for-4 with a RBI single. Kevin Ellis also knocked
a run in as the Wolverines just had five hits, but took advantage
of Arcadia's pitching woes.
Wesley scored in the third without a hit as a combination of walks
and a hit by pitch followed by a slew of wild pitches allowed the
Wolverines to plate two runs.
Bunnion made it 3-0 in the sixth with a two-out RBI single.
Arcadia battled back using a two-run single off the bat of Nick
Goetz in the bottom of the frame to cut the lead to 3-2.
Wesley got out of a jam in the eighth as Buckland gave up
back-to-back two-out singles. Reliever Chris Koch came on and got a
popup to end the threat.
An RBI single from Ellis along with a run scored on an error at
shortstop gave the Wolverines some breathing room.
Baseball Games Available on Webcast
Thanks to the Alvernia College Athletic Department and Sports Information Director, Jon King, the 2007 PAC Baseball Tournament will be available on a live webcast. Click HERE to go to link.
PAC Championship
May 4-6, 2007 - Bear Stadium - Boyertown, Pa.
Double Elimination
Teams (Record Entering)
1. Arcadia (24-10, 17-4)
2. Alvernia (26-11, 16-5)
3. Gwynedd-Mercy (22-9, 15-6)
4. Wesley (27-11, 15-6)
Friday, May 4, 2007
Game 1 - 3:00 p.m. - #3 Gwynedd-Mercy vs. #2 Alvernia
Game 2 - 7:00 p.m. - #4 Wesley vs. #1 Arcadia
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Game 3 - 11:00 a.m. - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2
Game 4 - 3:00 p.m. - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2
Game 5 - 7:00 p.m. - Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Game 6 - 1:00 p.m. - Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5
Game 7 - 30 minutes following if necessary
Wesley Baseball Wins, Breaks School Mark
St. Davids, PA - Wesley College (27-11, 15-6) defeated
Eastern University (5-26, 4-17) romping to a 17-6 victory. The
victory sets a new mark for wins in a season with 27. The previous
mark of 26 wins was set in 1999.
Corey Huemmer (Abingdon, MD) hit two homeruns on his way to a 5 RBI
game. Wesley hit three homeruns in the victory, the other coming
from catcher Dan Bunnion (Blackwood, NJ).
The Wolverines scattered 17 hits on the beleaguered Eagle pitching
staff. Senior Cody Pidgeon (Barnegat, NJ) enjoyed success at the
plate with 2 doulbes, 3 RBI's, and 3 runs scored. Stu Madden
(Langehorn, PA) added three hits, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI's.
Colin Warner (Dagsboro, DE) earned his third win on the mound
working 6 innings.
Wesley Baseball Takes Two, Ties School Wins Record
Dover, DE - The Wesley College (26-11, 14-6 PAC)
baseball team defeated Eastern University (5-25, 4-16 PAC) both
games of a home doubleheader 5-2, and 2-1. The two victories tie
for the most wins in a season, a mark that was set in 1999. Wesley
will attempt to break that record when they travel to Eastern for a
make up game that was originally scheduled for Friday.
In the first game, Wesley earned two runs in the bottom of the
third to take the lead at 2-1. Dan Bunnion (Blackwood, NJ) scored
from third on a wild pitch to start the scoring. Later in the
inning, Stu Madden (Langehorn, PA) singled in Kevin Ellis (Newark,
DE) from third. Ellis singled to get on, then stole second and
third base for his 39th and 40th stolen bases on the year.
Wesley stretched their lead to 3-1 with a run in the bottom of the
fourth inning. Bunnion singled in Scott Marshall (Jackson, NJ) who
had walked earlier in the inning.
The Wolverines put the game away with a two run fifth when Corey
Huemmer (Abingdon, MD) doubled in Grant Morlock (Bel Air, MD) and
A.J. Jacobs (Wilmington, DE).
Wesley pitcher Ryan Buckland (Middletown, DE) worked 6 innings
giving up 2 runs on 7 hits with 4 strike outs. Mike Dombroski
(Bridgeport, NJ) pitched the 7th for the save.
In the nightcap, Wesley scored one run in the first and one run in
the sixth to come away with a 2-1 victory. Wesley's Bunnion was
able to score in the bottom of the sixth inning thanks to a wild
pitch.
It was a classic pitching duel, with Wesley's John Passwaters
(Bridgeville, DE) coming out on top. Passwaters fanned 10 Eagles
during his six innings of solid work. For the second straight game,
Mike Dombroski came on for the final inning to get the save.
Game against Salisbury has been postponed
Wesley Baseball Splits with Gwynedd-Mercy
Dover, DE - Wesley College (24-11, 12-6 PAC) split a
double header with Gwynedd-Mercy College (20-9, 12-6 PAC) losing
the first game in extra innings 4-3, then exploading for a 9-1
victory in the second game.
In the first game, Wesley trailed early as the Griffins scored runs
in the top of the 1st and 4th innings to take a 2-0 lead. Wesley
found some offense in the bottom of the 4th as Grant Morlock (Bel
Air, MD/ Fallston) crossed home plate thanks to a fielder's choice
by Corey Huemmer (Abingdon, MD/ Eastern Tech), which also advanced
Scott Marshall (Jackson, NJ/ Jackson Memorial) to third. Marshall
would later score on a Tyler Burns (Dover, DE/ Dover) SAC fly.
The Griffins produced another run in the top of the 5th and
threatened to score more if not for a great throw from right
fielder AJ Jacobs (Wilmington, DE/ McKean) to nail the runner at
home plate for the third out.
Wesley tied the score in the bottom of the 6th when Cody Pidgeon
(Barnegat, NJ/ Southern Reg.) singled in Marshall from third.
Gwynedd-Mercy scored in the first extra inning with help from a
failed pick off attempt allowing the runner to go from first to
third. He was later doubled in for the score.
Wesley was unable to produce in the bottom of the 8th, losing the
second game in a row in extra innings.
In the second game, Wesley found their much needed offense in a big
way tossing away the memory of two tough losses with a strong 9-1
victory.
Corey Huemmer hit a three run homer in the 1st inning to get the
Wesley scoring underway. Huemmer ended the game 3 for 3 with 5
RBI's.
The Wolverines earned another three runs in the bottom of the 3rd
as Marshall hit a triple to score Stu Madden (Langhorne, PA/
Neshaminy), then Marshall scored on a SAC fly by Huemmer, and then
Dan Bunnion (Blackwater, NJ/ Highland Reg.) singled in Pidgeon.
Wesley put another run on the board in the 5th and two more in the
6th to win going away. Wesley's pitcher, John Passwater
(Bridgeville, DE/ Woodbridge) got the win going the distance giving
up 1 run on 6 hits while striking out 5.
Wesley plays Salisbury University on Wednesday, April 25th at
Shutte Park in Dover, 7:00 p.m. start time.
Wesley Baseball falls to Gwynedd-Mercy
Gwynedd Valley, PA - Wesley College (23-10, 11-5 PAC) fell to conference rival Gwynedd-Mercy (19-8, 11-5 PAC) on the road 5-4 in extra innings.
Wesley was able to take a 2-run lead in the top of the 8th inning when Scott Marshall (Jackson, NJ/ Jackson Memorial) singled in Stu Madden (Langhorne, PA/ Neshaminy) from third.
Gwynedd-Mercy scored single runs in the bottom of the 8th and 9th innings to force extra innings. After getting the first two outs in the bottom of the 10th, Wesley pitcher Chris Koch (Hyattsville, MD/ Bishop McNamara) gave up a double and then a RBI single to end the game.
Wesley's Madden was 3 for 5 from the plate scoring two of Wesley's runs. Wolverine starting pitcher, Colin Warner (Dagsboro, DE/ Indian River) tossed 7 innings of solid work giving up 9 hits, 3 runs, 3 earned. Koch gets the loss.
Wesley defends home field on Saturday, April 21, finishing off the three game series with Gwynedd-Mercy with a double header starting at 12:00 noon.
Baseball wins weekend series, Tops in PAC
Dover, DE - The Wesley (23-9, 11-4 PAC) baseball squad
took sole possession of 1st place in the Pennsylvania Athletic
Conference by winning a weekend series with Alvernia (19-9, 10-5
PAC) two games to one. Both Wesley and Alvernia were tied for lead
coming into the series at 9-3.
In the first game on Friday, April 13, Wesley fell 9-4 in part by a
7th inning 3 run homer by Alvernia's Chris Simocini. Wesley's Shane
Mitchell (Harrington, DE/ Lake Forest) hit a solo homerun in the
top of the 5th. Alvernia scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th
and 9th to win going away. Wesley pitcher, Collin Warner (Dagsboro,
DE/ Indian River) gave up 6 runs on 7 hits over 7 innings in the
loss.
In the first game of the double header on Saturday, Wesley found
its stride early scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first
propelling them to a 6-2 victory. Leadoff man, Kevin Ellis (Newark,
DE/ Christiana) had a banner day going 2 for 4 at the plate, scored
two runs and stole 2 bases. Centerfielder, Stu Madden (Langehorn,
PA/ Neshaminy) had a nice day at the plate going 3 for 4 and scored
2 runs. Wesley pitcher, Ryan Buckland went the distance giving up 2
runs on 5 hits and striking out 6 in the win.
In grand fashion, Wesley took sole possession of 1st place with a
game and series ending 3 run walk off homer by Corey Huemmer
(Abingdon, MD/ Eastern Tech) in extra innings to win game two 5-4.
Down by 2 with two outs and two on in the bottom of the 8th,
Huemmer took Alvernia pitcher Andrew Long deep to left center
sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Wesley pitcher, Mike
Dombroski Bridgeport, NJ/ Paulsboro) gets the win by pitching with
out even pitching a strike in the top of the 8th inning. Starting
pitcher, John Passwaters (Bridgeville, DE/ Woodbridge) left in the
top of the 5th after giving up two runs.
Wesley travels to Gwynedd-Mercy College on Friday, April 20 to
start another weekend series. Wesley hosts GMC on Saturday, April
21 for a doubleheader starting at noon.
Baseball Takes Two from Neumann
Aston, PA - Wesley (21-8, 9-3) continues to lead the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference taking two games, 21-6 and 9-8, from conference mate Neumann College (2-15, 2-9) in a baseball double header Monday, April 9.
Leadoff batter Kevin Ellis (Newark, DE/ Christiana) went 3 for 4, scored 4 runs and drove in 2 runs in the opening game route of the Knights. First baseman, Scott Marshall (Jackson, NJ/ Jackson Memorial) also did well from the plate going 2 for 3, with 5 RBI's. Catcher Dan Bunnion (Blackwood, NJ/ Jackson Memorial) hit a solo homerun in the top of the third inning.
Wesley pitcher, Ryan Buckland (Middletown, DE/ Caravel Academy) tossed 5 solid innings giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and striking out 7 in the win.
In game two, Neumann had the winning run on second base with one out in the bottom of the 9th, but a game ending double play ruined their comeback hopes losing 9-8. Freshman Colin Warner (Dagsboro, DE/ Indian River) replaced a struggling Chris Koch (Hyattsville, MD/ Bishop McNamara) in the ninth to get the Knights to ground into the double play.
Down for much of the game, Wesley used a 4-run sixth inning to take the lead at 8-5. Senior Corey Huemmer (Abindon, MD/ Eastern Tech) hit a bases loaded double scoring three runs. Wesley scored one more run in the top of the seventh on a sacrifice fly by Stu Madden (Langhorn, PA/ Neshaminy).
Neumann scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh, causing Wolverine coach, Tripp Keister to pull Koch for Warner, which proved to be the difference.
Wesley travels to PAC rival, Alvernia College (17-7, 9-3) for one game on Friday, April 13, then plays host to Alvernia for a Saturday double header at Bob Reed Field, 12:00 noon start time.
Baseball Splits with SUNY-Purchase
Dover, DE - - - Even on a cold windy day, Wesley (19-8, 7-3) came out red hot defeating the visiting SUNY-Purchase (3-9) Panthers 16-1 in the first game of a double header at Bob Reed Field in Dover. The cold weather eventually got the best of the Wolverines bats as they drop the second half 6-4.
In the first game, Wesley scored 5 runs in the first inning aided by stolen bases by Kevin Ellis (Newark, DE/ Christiana) and AJ Jacobs (Wilmington, DE/ McKean), who also singled in Ellis. Later in the inning Tyler Burns (Dover, DE/ Dover) hit a 2 RBI single to score Dan Bunnion (Blackwood, NJ/ Highland Reg.) and Corey Huemmer (Abingdon, MD/ Eastern Tech).
Wesley doubled its score in the bottom of the second, giving the Wolverines a commanding 10-1 lead. The Wolverines scored two runs in the 3rd inning off a wild pitch and a RBI fielder's choice by Stu Madden (Langhorne, PA/ Neshaminy)
The Wolverines added another run in the 4th inning, then earned the final three runs in the bottom of the 5th. Dominic Gatto (Dover, DE/ Dover) gets the win for the Wolverines yielding 7 hits over 6 innings of work with 1 strike out and 3 walks. Ryan Mcguire (Lynbrook, NY/ GW Hewlett) earned the save.
In the second game Wesley started out hot once again scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first inning on a RBI single by Huemmer and a 2 RBI single by Josh Gould (Greenwich, NJ/ Cumberland Reg.). But, SUNY-Purchase pitcher, Bryan Donovan confounded the Wesley batters the rest of the way giving up 4 runs on 4 hits while striking out 3.
SUNY-Purchase scored 3 runs in the top of the 3rd inning to take a 4-3 lead. The Panthers added two runs in the 4th to build a solid lead. Wesley threatened in the bottom of the 7th scoring one run, but in the end left two on base at the final out.
Wesley travels to Neumann College, PA for a conference double header on Monday, April 9, 12:00 noon start time.
Bunnion Helps Power Wesley to Win
DOVER, De. - Dan Bunnion (JR, Blackwood,
NJ/Highland Regional) went 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, 3 RBI's, and 1
run scored as Wesley defeated conference opponent Neumann College
by a final score of 11-3, in baseball action at Bob Reed Field on
Thursday afternoon. Wesley is now 18-7 overall and 7-3 in
conference play, as the Wolverines took advantage of 6 Neumann
errors and timely hitting by the Wolverines.
Grant Morlock (FR, Bel Air, MD/Fallston) and Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) were both 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored, while Morlock added 2 RBI's and a double. Morlock is currently leading the Wolverines with a .460 batting average. Corey Huemmer (SR, Abingdon, MD/Eastern Tech) added 2 RBI's, while Mike Dombroski (SO, Bridgeport, NJ/Paulsboro) picked up his 3rd win on the mound as he came in on relief, going 3 1/3 innings, giving up 0 hits, 0 runs, and striking out 2 in the Wesley win.
Tyler Burns (FR, Dover, DE/Dover) hit his first collegiate homerun the bottom of the eighth inning for the final tally for the Wolverines. Wesley will host non-conference opponent SUNY-Purchase in a twin-bill on Saturday, April 7th with first pitch set for 12:00 PM, at Bob Reed Field. Photo: Dan Bunnion
Wesley Wins Double Header Against the Cougars
Dallas, PA - Wesley College (17-7, 6-3 PAC) wins
double header in conference match-up versus the College of
Misericordia (1-17, 0-7 PAC) by a final score of 6-3 and
12-1. Scott Marshall (Jackson, NJ/ Jackson Memorial) led the
Wolverines in the second game by going 4-5 and having 2
RBI's. The Wolverines used a nine run seventh inning to
secure the victory.
John Passwaters (Bridgeville, DE/ Woodbridge) and Ryan Buckland (Middletown, DE/ Caravel Academy) picked up the victories for the Wolverines. Wesley will host Neumann College on Thursday, April 5th beginning at 3:00 PM
Wolverines Drop Game to Arcadia in Baseball, 5-3
GLENSIDE, Pa. - Wesley College (14-7, 3-3) lost
to conference opponent Arcadia University (7-3, 4-1) by a final
score of 5-3, in baseball action on Monday afternoon. Wesley
was led by Stu Madden (SO, Langhorne, PA/Neshaminy) going 2-for-4
with 1 RBI, while Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial)
and Dan Bunnion (JR, Highland, NJ/Blackwood Regional) both had 1
hit and 1 RBI apiece. Wesley jumped out to an early 2-0 after
the top of the 2nd inning, before Arcadia scored 2 runs on 3 hits
in the bottom half of the inning to knot the score at 2
apiece. Arcadia then scored 1 run in the bottom of the third
inning and 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning for a 5-2
lead. Wesley scored 1-run in the top of the 9th for the final
tally.
Wesley starter John Passwaters (JR, Bridgeville, DE/Woodbridge) pitched 8 innings, giving up 10 hits, 3 earned runs, and struck out 3 in the effort. The Wolverines will host conference opponent College Misericordia on Friday, March 30th at Bob Reed Field, with first pitch set for 3:00.
Buckland Pitches Wesley to Win in Opener
Wolverines Fall 10-4 in Second Game
DOVER, De. - Ryan Buckland (JR, Middletown,
DE/Caravel) pitched a complete game four-hitter to help lift Wesley
to a 6-2 win in game one over conference opponent Arcadia
University (6-3, 3-1), in baseball action on Sunday afternoon at
Bob Reed Field. The Wolverines lost game
two by a final score of 10-4. Wesley now stands at 14-6
overall and 3-2 in conference play. Buckland gave up only 1
earned run, while striking out 5 for his 4th win on the
season. In the opener, Wesley was able to put three runs on
the board after two quick outs to start the inning. Dan
Bunnion (JR, Blackwood, NJ/Highland Regional) singled home two runs
in the inning, and Cody Pidgeon (SR, Barnegat, NJ/Southern
Regional) then answered with an RBI single to give Wesley a quick
3-0 lead. Wesley then scored 2 more runs in bottom half of
the third inning to take a 5-0 lead, before Arcadia scored in the
top of the 5th inning. AJ Jacobs (SR, Wilmington,
DE/McKean) then hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth
inning to give Wesley an insurance run and a 6-1 lead.
Arcadia plated 1 more run in the top half of the seventh for the
final tally in the opener. Stu Madden (SO, Langhorne,
PA/Neshaminy) and Shane Mitchell (SO, Harrington, DE/Lake Forest)
were both 2-for-3 in the game, with Madden adding an RBI.
In the nightcap, Wesley was led by Bunnion who was 2-for-4 with 1 run scored, 1 RBI, and 2 doubles. Madden also added an RBI in game two, as Arcadia committed 6 errors in the game, but out-hit Wesley 13-6. Arcadia jumped out to a 6-0 lead, before Wesley cut the lead to 6-4, but would get no closer the rest of the game. The Wolverines will travel to Arcadia on Monday, March 26th for a single-game, starting at 3:00 PM. Photos: Top Right, Ryan Buckland in Game One, Bottom Left, Dan Bunnion in Game Two
Wolverines' Bats Wake-Up in Nightcap
Wesley Splits Doubleheader with Marywood
DOVER, De. - Wesley College (13-5, 2-1)
split their doubleheader with Marywood University (2-7, 1-2) on
Saturday afternoon at Bob Reed Field, losing game one by a final
score of 2-1 and winning 12-1 in game two. After out-hitting
the Pacers in game one 7-4, but only putting up one run, the Wesley
bats awoke in the second game and followed with the runs to answer
for the win. In game one, Wesley was led by Kevin Ellis (JR,
Newark, DE/Christiana) and Josh Gould (SR, Greenwich, NJ/Cumberland
Regional) each having 2 hits in the game, while AJ Jacobs (SR,
Wilmington, DE/McKean) was 1-for-3 with an RBI.
In game two, Wesley pounded out 15 hits and 5 doubles en-route to the win in the nightcap. Stu Madden (SO, Langhorne, PA/Neshaminy) was 4-for-4 with 3 RBI's and 3 runs scored and Corey Huemmer (SR, Abingdon, MD/Eastern Tech) was 4-for-5 with 2 runs scored, 2 RBI's, and 3 doubles. Mike Dombrosky (SO, Bridgeport, NJ/Paulsboro) picked up his 2nd win of the season on the mound, pitching 5 innings, giving up 4 hits, and striking out 2. Ellis and Jacobs had 2 hits, with Ellis adding 2 RBI's and Jacobs driving in 1. Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) was 2-for-2 with 3 runs scored.
Wesley will host Arcadia University on Sunday, March 25th in a twin-bill, with first pitch at 12:00 PM at Bob Reed Field. Photo: Kevin Ellis
5-Run 5th Inning Leads Wesley to Win
DOVER, De. - After an eleven day lay-off, Wesley
opened up conference play on Friday afternoon, defeating Marywood
University (3-5, 0-1) by a final score of 5-2, in baseball action
at Bob Reed Field. The Wolverines now 12-4 overall and
1-0 in conference play, scored all of their 5 runs in the 5th
inning and had a strong pitching performance from Sean McDevitt
(FR, New Castle, DE/Red Lion) to lead the Wolverines to the
win. McDevitt pitched 7 innings, giving up 3 hits, 1 earned
run, and struck out 6 for his second win of the season.
After Marywood grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning, Wesley scored their 5 runs in the bottom half of the 5th inning on 3 hits and 1 Pacer error. Josh Gould (SR, Greenwich, NJ/Cumberland Regional) had a 2-RBI single in the inning, while Corey Huemmer (SR, Abingdon, MD/Eastern Tech) had an RBI double for the Wolverines.
Gould and Huemmer each had 1-hit apiece, while AJ Jacobs (SR, Wilmington, DE/McKean) was 1-for-3 with 1 run scored and 1 RBI. Dan Bunnion (JR, Blackwood, NJ/Highland Regional) and Cody Pidgeon (SR, Barnegat, NJ/Southern Regional) were both 1-for-2, with both scoring 1 run. Wesley will host Marywood on Saturday, March 24th in a twin-bill beginning at 12:00 PM, at Bob Reed Field. Wesley will be the visiting team in both games. Photo: Sean McDevitt
Wolverines Falter to Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. - Wesley College (11-4) traveled
down Route 13 to non-conference opponent Salisbury University,
falling to the Sea Gulls by a final score of 16-2, in baseball
action on Monday afternoon. The loss snaps Wesley's
seven-game winning streak. Salisbury had 6 doubles and 21
hits, while Wesley mustered only 5 hits on the day.
The Wolverines were led by Dan Bunnion (JR, Blackwood, NJ/Highland Regional) who went 2-for-4, and Grant Morlock (FR, Bel Air, MD/Fallston) was 1-for-3 with 1 run scored. Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial), who leads Wesley with a .575 batting average, had a 1-for-4 day with 1 run scored. Ryan Buckland (JR, Middletown, DE/Caravel) suffered his second loss of the season surrendering 9 runs on 9 hits in 3 2/3 innings of work.
Wesley will get back into action on Sunday, March 18th as the Wolverines will open up Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) play, hosting Arcadia University in a twin-bill. First pitch is set for 12:00 PM at Bob Reed Field.
Wolverines Pound out 28 Hits in Win
DOVER, De. - Wesley College (11-3) won their
seventh straight game and pounded out 28 hits in a 22-5
non-conference win over Polytechnic University (0-3), in baseball
action on Sunday afternoon at Bob Reed Field. Thirteen
players for Wesley recorded at least one hit on the day. John
Passwaters (JR, Bridgeville, DE/Woodbridge) won his third game of
the season on the mound as he went 5 innings, striking out 6,
giving up only 2 hits and 0 earned runs. Josh Gould (SR,
Greenwich, NJ/Cumberland Regional), Dan Bunnion (JR, Blackwood,
NJ/Highland Regional) and Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson, NJ/Jackson
Memorial) led Wesley on the day with 4 hits apiece. Bunnion
led the Wolverines with 1 homerun, 4 RBI's and 3 runs scored.
Gould had 2 doubles with 2 RBI's and 2 runs scored and Marshall had
3 runs scored. Corey Huemmer (SR, Abingdon, MD/Eastern Tech),
Tyler Burns (FR, Dover, DE/Dover) and Grant Morlock (FR, Bel Air,
MD/Fallston) all had 2 RBI's apiece in the Wesley win.
The Wolverines will travel to non-conference opponent Salisbury University on Monday, March 12th with the game-time set for 2:00 PM.
Wesley Takes Two from Polytechnic
DOVER, De. - Wesley College (10-3) won their
sixth straight game, defeating Polytechnic University in two games
by final scores of 5-2 and 4-0, in baseball action at Bob Reed
Field, on Saturday afternoon. Grant Morlock (FR, Bel Air,
MD/Fallston) led Wesley in game one going 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 run
scored and 2 stolen bases. Stu Madden (SO, Langhorne,
PA/Neshaminy) was 1-for-2 with a double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored and
also had 2 stolen bases, while Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson,
NJ/Jackson Memorial) and Corey Huemmer (SR, Abingdon, MD/Eastern
Tech) both added 1 RBI apiece. The Wolverines had 8 stolen
bases in the game.
In game two, Wesley was led by Kevin Ellis' (JR, Newark, DE/Christiana) 3-for-3 performance. Ellis had 2 runs scored, a double, 1 RBI and 3 stolen bases in the game and Marshall and Morlock were both 2-for-3. Morlock added an RBI and run scored, while Madden had 1 RBI and a stolen base in the nightcap.
Wesley will host Polytechnic again in one 9-inning game on Sunday, March 11th at Bob Reed Field, with first pitch slated for 1:00 PM.
Wesley Goes 4-1 in Spring Break Trip
MYRTLE BEACH, Sc. - The Wesley College baseball
team just finished its 2007 spring break trip in Myrtle Beach, SC,
finishing the week 4-1. After an opening loss to Olivet
College by a final score of 14-9 on Monday, the Wolverines went 4-0
to finish off the week. Wesley then defeated Emerson College
by a final score of 12-1 and then defeated Olivet 11-4 on
Tuesday. Wesley had a 16-3 win over Emerson on
Wednesday. On Thursday, Wesley's final game of spring break,
defeated Olivet in exciting fashion by a final score of 4-3 in 12
innings. The Wolverines are currently 8-3 on the season.
Wesley will host Polytechnic University on Saturday, March 10th for two games, with first pitch slated for 12:00 PM at Bob Reed Field.
Wolverines Take Sweep of Penn State-Berks
DOVER, De. - Wesley College (4-2) swept a
baseball doubleheader from Penn State-Berks (0-2) by final scores
of 9-0 and 11-2, on Saturday afternoon at Bob Reed Field. In
the opener, Wesley was led by Josh Gould's (SR, Greenwich,
NJ/Cumberland Regional) 4 hits. Gould also added 2 runs
scored and 1 RBI, while Dan Bunnion (JR, Blackwood, NJ/Highland
Regional)was 2-for-3 with 3 RBI's and Corey Huemmer (SR, Abingdon,
MD/Eastern Tech) was 2-for-3 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI's.
John Passwaters (JR, Bridgeville, DE/Woodbridge) took the win on
the mound going 6 innings, striking out 5 and giving up only 2
hits.
In the nightcap, A.J. Jacobs (SR, Wilmington, DE/McKean), Kevin Ellis (JR, Newark, DE/Christiana) and Huemmer all had 2 hits apiece. Huemmer had 3 runs scored and 2 RBI's and Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) was 1-for-2 with a triple, 3 RBI's and 1 run scored. Colin Warner (FR, Dagsboro, DE/Indian River) won on the mound after going 5 innings and striking out 7.
Wesley Loses Lead to Seahawks, Fall 6-4
ST. MARY'S, Md. - Wesley College (2-2) traveled
to non-conference opponent St. Mary's College (4-3), losing to the
Seahawks by a final score of 6-4, in baseball action on Thursday
afternoon. TheWolverines got on the board first when Scott
Marshall (SO, Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) knocked in the first of
his team's runs in the first inning. Kevin Ellis (JR, Newark,
DE/Delaware State) followed Mitchell's lead and drove in one of his
own in the second. Wesley scored their third run in the
fourth inning when Stu Madden (SO, Langhorne, PA/Neshaminy) crossed
the plate for an unearned run.
However, in the bottom of the sixth inning the momentum began to change in favor of the Seahawks. Justin Rabon (FR, Charlotte Hall, MD/La Plata) knocked in two runs when he singled to right field, bringing St. Mary's within one. Wesley pulled ahead again in the seventh when Marshall knocked in the second of his two runs of the game. The Seahawks drove in three runs in the seventh leaving them with a 5-4 lead to answer right back. Drew Willard (SR, Leonardtown, MD/Leonardtown) knocked in a pair of runs and second baseman Mike Lance (JR, Eldersburg, MD/Centennial) drove in one. Catcher Mike Broccolino (SR, Millersville, MD/Old Mill) capped off the scoring in the eighth when he connected on a sac fly to bring home the final run of the game.
Marshall was 2-for-3 with 2 RBI's on the day, while Madden was 2-for-4 to lead the Wesley offense. Ellis also added 1 RBI and both teams had 9 hits in the game.
Wolverines Split with Roanoke
SALEM, Va. - Wesley College (2-1) split their
doubleheader with Roanoke College (1-2), in non-conference baseball
action on Saturday afternoon, at Kiwanis Field. Wesley lost
the first game 9-4 and won the second game 12-6. In game one,
Josh Gould (SR, Greenwich, NJ/Cumberland Regional) was 3-for-4 with
1 RBI and 1 run scored and Corey Huemmer (SR, Abingdon, MD/Eastern
Tech) was 2-for-4 with 1 run scored. The Wolverines committed
6 errors in the game.
In the nightcap, Wesley was led by Cody Pidgeon's (SR, Barnegat, NJ/Southern Regional) 4-for-5 performance, 4 runs scored and 1 RBI. Dan Bunnion (JR, Blackwood, NJ/Highland Regional) was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI's, while Grant Morlock (FR, Bel Air, MD/Fallston) was also 3-for-5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.
Baseball Game Cancelled for Sunday
DOVER, De. - The Wesley College baseball game
scheduled for Sunday, February 25th at Roanoke College has been
cancelled. The doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, February
24th at Roanoke College is still on as scheduled. First pitch
is scheduled for 12:00 PM.
Wesley Opens up 2007 with Win over St. Mary's
DOVER, De. - Wesley College (1-0) defeated St.
Mary's College of Maryland (0-2) by a final score of 12-5, in the
Wolverines' baseball season opener, on Tuesday afternoon at Bob
Reed Field. Wesley received an impressive early season
performance on the mound from Ryan Buckland (JR, Middletown,
DE/Caravel) as he pitched 5 innings, giving up only 1 hit and
striking out 5 along the way. Scott Marshall (SO, Jackson,
NJ/St. Francis College) was 2-for-3, with 3 RBI's, 2 runs scored
and a triple to lead the Wesley offense. Josh Gould (SR,
Greenwich, NJ/Cumberland Regional) was 3-for-5 with 2 RBI's and
Kevin Ellis (JR, Newark, DE/Delaware State) was 1-for-3 with 3 runs
scored, 1 RBI and 6 stolen bases on the day.
Wesley went up early in the bottom half of the first inning as Marshall hit a base-clearing triple to put Wesley up 3-0 early. Dan Bunnion (JR, Blackwood, NJ/Highland Regional) added an infield single in the inning, which plated 1 run to give the Wolverines a 4-0 lead after the first inning. The Wolverines posted 2 and 3 runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings for a 9-1 lead heading into the 4th inning. After scoring again in the bottom of the 5th, Wesley held control with a 10-1 lead and were never threatened the rest of the way.
The Wolverines had 11 hits on the day and committed only 1 error. The Wesley pitchers combined for 9 strikeouts in the win. Wesley will travel to Roanoke College on February 24th and 25th for doubleheaders on both days, in non-conference action. First pitch is slated for 12:00 PM on both days.
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Wesley Baseball to host Winter Baseball Camp
The Wolverine Winter Baseball Camp will be held December
9th and 10th at Wesley West Indoor Facility
on the campus of Wesley College. The morning session will run from
9:30-12:00 and will be for players age 7-12. The afternoon session
will run from 1:00-3:30 and will be for players age 13-18. The cost
is $75.00 and all campers will receive a t-shirt. For more
information, please call the Wesley College Baseball Office at
302-736-2369.
Wesley Brings in Wealth of Talent
DOVER, De. - Wesley College baseball coach Tripp
Keister has announced his recruiting class for the upcoming 2007
season, which includes 22 incoming student-athletes. The 2006
Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) Coach of the Year, Keister
enters his second year as head coach, after helping lead Wesley to
a 23-19 overall and 12-9 conference mark and earning Wesley's first
berth into the conference tournament since 2001.
Colin Warner (RHP, Indian River), A.J. Subach (OF, Dickinson), Tyler Burns (1B/DH, Dover) and Steve Alexander (OF, William Penn) lead the list of incoming freshman, with each of these players being named as 2nd Team All-State selections in the state of Delaware. Also making commitments are Jon Gemmill (RHP, Caesar Rodney), Sean McDevitt (LHP, Red Lion Christian), Dominic Gatto (RHP, Dover) and Jamie Turner (C, Middletown). Grant Morlock, an infielder from Fallston High School in Maryland, is a first team All-County selection and brings a consistent bat and glove to the Wolverine infield after batting .320 his senior season.
The Wolverines have also brought in 4 transfers from Divsion I schools. Ben Carter (2B, Caesar Rodney/Delaware State), Matt Carey (1B/P, Dover/Delaware State), Corey Huemmer (3B, Longwood University) and Scott Marshall (C/OF, St. Francis College (NY)) will also bring a wealth of experience to the Wolverine roster. Both Carter and Carey played in over 20 games apiece for Delaware State, while Huemmer batted .277, with 4 homeruns and 21 RBI's in 2005, before sitting out 2006 due to injury at Longwood. C.J. Nilsen (LHP, Salem Community College) and Justin Riggin (C, CCBC-Catonsville) are also key additions for the upcoming 2007 season.
"I am excited about this recruiting class because we have a mix of transfers and freshman who will have an immediate impact," stated Coach Keister. "We addressed needs and I think we got some talented players who will be the cornerstone of this program. I am also happy about the nine local players and we will continue to recruit players from the state of Delaware."
