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3 Former TSL Players Selected in 2019 MLB Draft

Congratulations to Garrett Stallings, University of Tennessee & TSL Alum, on being selected in the 5th round (overall 151st pick) by the Anaheim Angels.

Congratulations to Vinnie Pasquantino, Old Dominion University & TSL Alum, on being selected in the 11th round (overall 319th pick) by the Kansas City Royals.

Congratulations to Evan Voliva, East Carolina University & TSL Alum, on being selected in the 18th round (overall 555th pick) by the New York Yankees.

Redbirds 4, Shredders 1

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Francoeur Earns Victory For Norfolk Redbirds In No-Hitter Against Virginia Beach Shredders

June 5, 2019 – Virginia Beach, VA

Dylan Francoeur was brilliant on the mound on Wednesday, as he threw a no-hitter to lead Norfolk Redbirds past Virginia Beach Shredders 4-1.

Virginia Beach Shredders got on the board in the first inning when an error scored one run for Virginia Beach Shredders.

Francoeur led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Norfolk Redbirds. He went four innings, allowing one run on zero hits and striking out eight.

Mason Brown was on the hill for Virginia Beach Shredders. He went three innings, allowing four runs on two hits and striking out two.

Ben Berger and Max Lipscomb each managed one hit to lead Norfolk Redbirds.

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Legends 12, Knights 7

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Lakewood Legends Clinches Lead In Seventh Inning To Defeat Greenbrier Knights

June 5, 2019 – Virginia Beach, VA

Lakewood Legends snatched the lead late in the game in a 12-7 victory over Greenbrier Knights on Wednesday. The game was tied at seven with Lakewood Legends batting in the bottom of the seventh when Austin Kirkpatrick was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.

Brett Bishop led Lakewood Legends to victory by driving in five runs. He went 3-for-4 at the plate. Bishop drove in runs on a double in the first, a home run in the third, and a single in the seventh.

Lakewood Legends got things moving in the first inning, when Bishop doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.

Greenbrier Knights scored three runs in the fourth inning. All drove in runs in the frame.

Kyle McShaffry was the winning pitcher for Lakewood Legends. He lasted two and a third innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out one. Hyeonsang Cho and Bo Gonzalesentered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Kevin Restin took the loss for Greenbrier Knights. He went four innings, allowing four runs on four hits, striking out two and walking one.

Nytorious Cooler started the game for Lakewood Legends. He surrendered three runs on four hits over four innings, striking out three

Lakewood Legends socked one home run on the day. Bishop had a four bagger in the third inning.

Lakewood Legends totaled 11 hits. Bishop and Evan Keller each managed multiple hits for Lakewood LegendsKeller and Bishop each collected three hits to lead Lakewood Legends.

Greenbrier Knights racked up eight hits. Ricky SistoTredell Blow, and Stefan Lesco each had multiple hits for Greenbrier Knights.

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Daredevils 5, Voyagers 1

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Suffolk Voyagers Falls To Outer Banks Daredevils, 5 – 1

June 5, 2019 – Virginia Beach, VA

In the third inning, Suffolk Voyagers got their offense started. Suffolk Voyagers scored one run when Nathan Mix singled.

Outer Banks Daredevils scored three runs in the eighth inning. The offensive onslaught by Outer Banks Daredevils was led by Hunter RamerizJordan Banks, and Justin Taylor, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Cole Taylor got the start for Outer Banks Daredevils. He went three innings, allowing one run on three hits, striking out one and walking one.

Nick Rinaldi led things off on the mound for Suffolk Voyagers. He lasted three innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out four and walking one. Eric MinorJared MooreSteven Adamson, and Mix each entered the game as relief, throwing two innings, two innings, one inning, and one inning respectively.

MixAlex MillerMatthew Staelgraeve, and Nick Davis each collected one hit to lead Suffolk Voyagers.

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Knights 12, Voyagers 9

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Greenbrier Knights Clinches Lead In Eighth Inning For Victory Over Suffolk Voyagers

June 4, 2019 – Virginia Beach, VA

Greenbrier Knights nabbed the lead late in the game in a 12-9 victory over Suffolk Voyagers on Tuesday. Greenbrier Knights trailed 9-7 in the bottom of the eighth inning when Brandon Clarkhomered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Greenbrier Knights collected 12 hits and Suffolk Voyagers had ten.

Suffolk Voyagers got on the board in the first inning. Suffolk Voyagers scored one run when Jimmy Griffin singled.

Jason Covaney got the win for Greenbrier Knights. He lasted three and a third innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out seven and walking zero.

Jack Ritzer took the loss for Suffolk Voyagers. He lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing zero hits and zero runs while walking one.

Nick Rinaldi started the game for Suffolk Voyagers. He went one inning, allowing one run on one hit

Greenbrier Knights hit one home run on the day. Clark had a long ball in the eighth inning.

Greenbrier Knights racked up 12 hits. Zack WillJacob Smith, and Tredell Blow each collected multiple hits for Greenbrier KnightsBlowSmith, and Will all had two hits to lead Greenbrier KnightsGreenbrier Knights tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Colby Gunter led the way with two. Greenbrier Knights was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Joshua DeFrancisco had the most chances in the field with nine.

Suffolk Voyagers tallied ten hits. Christopher AllenGriffin, and Matthew Staelgraeve all managed multiple hits for Suffolk VoyagersStaelgraeve led Suffolk Voyagers with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 13 stolen bases. Suffolk Voyagers was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Griffin made the most plays with four.

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Legends 13, Shredders 6

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Virginia Beach Shredders Loses Lead Early In Defeat

June 4, 2019 – Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach Shredders fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 13-6 loss to Lakewood Legends on Tuesday. Lakewood Legends scored on a error in the first inning, a single by Drew Hill in the second inning, and a error in the third inning.

Despite the loss, Virginia Beach Shredders did collect seven hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Lakewood Legends had 12 hits on the way to victory.

Lakewood Legends pulled away for good with two runs in the second inning. In the second Hillsingled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Lakewood Legends scored three runs in the ninth inning. Lakewood Legends scored its runs on a double by Evan Keller.

Azriel Davidson was the winning pitcher for Lakewood Legends. He surrendered three runs on two hits over two innings, striking out three and walking zero. Dylan Schumacher and Cody Rayentered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Logan Simmons took the loss for Virginia Beach Shredders. He allowed six hits and six runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking one.

Donald Arceneaux started the game for Lakewood Legends. He allowed two hits and three runs over four innings, striking out nine

Virginia Beach Shredders tallied seven hits in the game. Adrian Ty Andrews and Tyler Keatonall had multiple hits for Virginia Beach ShreddersKeaton and Andrews each collected two hits to lead Virginia Beach Shredders.

Lakewood Legends totaled 12 hits in the game. KellerHillBren Faulk, and Austin Kirkpatrickeach collected multiple hits for Lakewood LegendsLakewood Legends was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Kirkpatrick made the most plays with 14. Keller led Lakewood Legends with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with six stolen bases.

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Daredevils 16, Yardbirds 3

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Outer Banks Daredevils Claims Blow-Out Victory Over Portsmouth Yardbirds, 16-3

June 4, 2019 – Virginia Beach, VA

Outer Banks Daredevils blew out Portsmouth Yardbirds 16-3 on Tuesday.

Outer Banks Daredevils opened up scoring in the first inning, when Robert Olah singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Outer Banks Daredevils scored seven runs in the sixth inning. The rally was led by walks by Dominick ClaxtonTre JonesJordan Banks, and Hunter Rameriz and a double by Stephen Polansky.

Ryan Andrzejczyk took the win for Outer Banks Daredevils. He lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out four and walking one. Joey Rodriquez and Frank Arnoldentered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Robert McDaniel took the loss for Portsmouth Yardbirds. He allowed two hits and three runs over two innings, striking out three.

Outer Banks Daredevils scattered ten hits in the game. RamerizOlah, and Banks all had multiple hits for Outer Banks DaredevilsBanksOlah, and Rameriz each collected two hits to lead Outer Banks DaredevilsOuter Banks Daredevils was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Connor Hicks had the most chances in the field with 11.

Daniel Qin led Portsmouth Yardbirds with two hits in four at bats.

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Redbirds 18, Blasters 10

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Late Score Costs Virginia Blasters Against Norfolk Redbirds

June 4, 2019 – Virginia Beach, VA

Tuesday’s game against Norfolk Redbirds was a heart breaker for Virginia Blasters, as they lost the lead late in an 18-10 defeat. The game was tied at ten with Norfolk Redbirds batting in the top of the ninth when Max Lipscomb singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Chris Guiles collected four hits in defeat. Guiles singled in the first, singled in the third, singled in the fifth, and singled in the eighth.

In the second inning, Virginia Blasters got their offense started. Virginia Blasters scored one run when Jacob Colbus doubled.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Virginia Blasters tied things up at ten. An error scored one run for Virginia Blasters.

Virginia Blasters notched four runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught came from a walk by Keanu Walkush, a single by Guiles, and by Patrick Blackall.

Davis Gurosky earned the victory on the hill for Norfolk Redbirds. He lasted two innings, allowing two hits and four runs while striking out two. Christian Maloney and Marco Quintero entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Duncan Newman took the loss for Virginia Blasters. He went two and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on three hits and striking out three.

Nicolas Graziano started the game for Virginia Blasters. He allowed one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out five and walking zero Maxwell Denny started the game for Norfolk Redbirds. He surrendered four runs on four hits over three innings, striking out three and walking one

Virginia Blasters saw the ball well today, racking up 11 hits in the game. Guiles and Walkusheach managed multiple hits for Virginia BlastersGuiles led Virginia Blasters with four hits in four at bats.

Norfolk Redbirds collected 11 hits. Ben BergerCarlo Zorola, and Lipscomb each racked up multiple hits for Norfolk RedbirdsBerger went 4-for-7 at the plate to lead Norfolk Redbirds in hits.

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