OC split on the weekend. Scores were, 10-3 loss to TRU, 9-2 loss to VIBI on Saturday. On Sunday the Coyotes finished with a 2 game sweep. Scores were 1-0 win over VIBI and 1-0 win over TRU.
Congratulations to Pieter Tollenaar and Dustin Deeming who completed their 4 years in the CCBC.
Left to Right: Dustin Deeming, Pieter Tollenaar, Head Coach Geoff White
OC Coyotes will wrap up the 2012 CCBC season this weekend at Elks Stadium. The Coyotes will host the VIBI Mariners and Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack.
Game times:
Saturday:
1:00pm- OC vs TRU
4:00pm- VIBI vs TRU
7:00pm- OC vs VIBI
Sunday:
10:00am- OC vs VIBI
12:30am- VIBI vs TRU
3:00- OC vs TRU
OC will wait out some wet weather that is passing through Lethbridge on Friday and Saturday. The series will be delayed until Sunday and Monday at Lloyd Nolan Stadium. Sunday game times are 1:00, 3:30, while Monday will start at 11:00am all times local.
The Coyotes travelled to VIBI in Nanaimo, BC over the weekend and came out with a split.
Game 1 saw Mike Monster pick up his first as a starter after he fired a complete game 2 hitter allowing 1 run. The Coyotes rallied late in the game to scoring 3 runs in the top of the 7th to give VIBI starter Cody Chartrand a loss. Jeff Bouchard was 2-4, while Greg Adams was 1-3.
Game 2 had Marcus Drewry get strapped with a complete game loss where he only surrendered two runs. The Coyotes offense was shut down by left handed pitch Mike Williams of VIBI holding the Coyotes to only 6 hits. Bryan Elias was 3-3, while Matt Sanderson was 1-2 with a walk.
Game 3 on the weekend had Keifer Rodway fall to VIBI 5-1. Rodway fell victim to some poor defensive play behind him that led to unearned runs late in the game. He would scatter 10 hits over 8 innings worked. VIBI starter Connor Russell held the Coyotes to just 6 hits while striking out 10. Bryan Elias, Aidan McVea and Greg Adams each had hits.
Game 4 saw the Coyotes offense breakout. The Coyotes salvaged the weekend with a 17-7 route of the Mariners. Zach Burlon was tough on the mound, he had a no hitter going through 6 innings before Liam Goodall broke the effort in the 7th. VIBI pitchers walked 12 and hit 8, the Coyotes had some timely hits that broke the game open. Tyler Pentland had a bases loaded double to start a 7 run 4th inning. Greg Adams also had a bases loaded double in the 6th inning to put the game out of reach. Greg Adams was 3-5, while Aidan McVea was 3-4. David Mabon was walked 5 times and scored 3 runs.
Former OC Coyote pitcher Todd Leavitt who moved on to Mayville State in North Dakota threw a no hitter on Tuesday. Leavitt would strike out 17 on route to pick up his 4th win on the season.
Todd Leavitt threw for the Coyotes in 2011
The Coyotes wrapped up a four game set with the University of Calgary Dinos with a 6-5 win. Mike Monster got his first start of the season, he would throw 3 innings before making way for the Coyote bullpen. Jeff May threw 5 strong innings, surrendering only 1 run. Reid Fischer picked up his first save with a scoreless 9th inning.
At the plate the Coyotes were led by Garrett Wiese and Tyler Pentland. Pentland had 4 rbi on the day along with a hit by pitch. Wiese had a pair of hits, while Dustin Deeming scored 2 runs on two walks.
“It was nice to see May throw extremely well out of the pen. After being down 4-0 after 2 innings it was nice to see us scrap back and pick up the win, and May gave us that chance by holding down the Dinos. Fischer came in and closed it out without a blemish. All in all a good day and weekend on the mound.
Some guys stepped up and had some timely hits and took advantage of walks issued by Calgary. Pentland had a big day with 4 rbi and Wiese hopefully has busted out of a little slump. Overall it was a good weekend, we got great pitching and solid defense and hopefully the hitting will continue to improve.”- Head Coach Geoff White
OC got two quality starts from their pitching staff on Saturday again the University of Calgary. Keifer Rodway picked up his 2nd CCBC win after he threw 6 innings surrendering only 3 hits and 1 earned run. Pietar Tollenaar would pick up save as he threw a scoreless 7th inning. The Coyotes bats would wake up and score 5 runs on 6 hits. Bryan Elias and Greg Adams would each have two hits.
Game 2 saw Macrus Drewry pick up a win as he battled threw 7 innings. His line would finish with 11 hits, 3 walks and 5 strikeouts. At the plate the Coyotes were led by David Mabon who had 3 hits, while Jeff Bouchard and Greg Adams each had two hits. Ryan Lucky had a 2 out, bases loaded double in the bottom of the 6th to put the Coyotes ahead 8-4.
“It was nice to see our bats come around after a tough Friday night. Both Rodway and Drewry threw well and the defense played solid to help them out.” Head Coach Geoff White
The Coyotes will host the University of Calgary April 6th @ 6:00pm. The game will be webcast by Ryan Watters on local sports website www.ryanwatters.ca Last time OC faced UofC the teams split a two game series. Zach Burlon will get the start on the hill for the Coyotes.
Garret Wiese (So, RHP, Consort, AB) throws 8 2/3 Innings to pick up his first win in CCBC Action
Garrett Wiese would throw 8 2/3 innings to pick up his first win of the CCBC season. Wolfpack starter Steven Latos was strapped with the loss. OC took advantage of 12 base on balls, 6 in the 4th inning that led to 7 OC runs. That would be all that Wiese would need to cruise to a OC win. At the plate David Mabon, Greg Adams, Reid Fischer each had hits and RBI’s.
Next up for the Coyotes is a Wednesday conference double header with the same TRU Wolfpack in Kamloops. Game times are 4:00 and 7:00pm
“It was a good weekend overall. To finish on a strong note and win 3 of 4 it was positive. We saw some more great outings from our starting staff, Burlon, Rodway and Wiese were tough again and continue to give us chances to win. Defensively we were for the most part solid with a couple of miscues in game 3 that opened the door for Calgary. At the plate we are still inconsistent and need to improve approaches that will lead to more success.”- Head Coach Geoff White
University of Calgary took care of the Coyotes with a 7-4 victory on Saturday night. Marcus Drewry surrendered 5 runs in the 3rd inning as the OC Coyotes couldn’t claw back. With the score 7-1 the Coyotes scratched 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th and left the bases loaded to seal their fate.
Aidan McVea led what little offense their was with a 2-4 performance. Jeff May was solid in relief, holding Calgary to 2 runs over 4 1/3 innigs out of the bullpen.
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