Wahoos Take 4 Of 5 Over The Smokies
April 8, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Tennessee Smokies 3-2 Monday at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Wahoos (4-1) won their third game in a row behind a spectacular performance from starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The Smokies (1-4) had just four hits against Lorenzen and six total hits in their final game in Pensacola.
The right-hander Lorenzen started for the first time since Rookie ball and went 7.0 innings strong while striking out six Smokies. Lorenzen no-hit the Smokies until first baseman Dustin Geiger led off the 5th inning with a single. Lorenzen’s defense helped him by turning two double plays in the 5th and 6th innings.
Drew Hayes notched his Southern League leading third save of the season despite yielding a ninth inning solo home run to Geiger for the second night in a row.
Left fielder Donald Lutz led the Wahoos’ offensive attack with a solo home run; Lutz went 1-for-4 in the game. First baseman Travis Mattair made a spectacular diving play in the field in the eighth inning to go along with a 2-for-3 night with two singles and an RBI.
Smokies’ RHP Matt Loosen went 5.0 innings in his first start of the year giving up 3 R/ER on six hits while striking out two. RHP Ryan Searle and LHP Hunter Cervenka provided a combined 2.0 innings and three strikeouts in relief for the Smokies.
The Smokies scored their first run thanks to an RBI double from shortstop Jeudy Valdez who scored John Andreoli all the way from first. Valdez went 2-for-3 on the night while Geiger went 2-for-4 with a home run.
The Wahoos have an off day Tuesday before they head to Huntsville for a five game series beginning Wednesday. The Stars lead the Southern League North Division with a 4-1 record. RHP Carlos Contreras is scheduled to start the opener of the series on Wednesday. Huntsville’s starting pitcher is still to be determined. The Wahoos will return home Monday, April 4 against the Montgomery Biscuits.
by Tommy Thrall
Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lady Aggies Go 3-1 At Kissimmee Klassic
April 7, 2014
The Tate Aggies went 3-1 in the Kissimmee (FL) Klassic over the weekend, an annual tournament that features of the top ranked teams in Florida.
Tate’s only loss came in their first game against Cooper City High School – a complete pitcher’s duo ending with Tate falling 1-0 as the clock closed in on midnight. The Lady Aggies compiled a total of 38 runs over their next three games and only gave up 11.
Juniors Tori Perkins and Rachel Wright each had grand slams in the tournament. Senior Kaylen Rowell blasted two dingers, and junior Lauren Brennan blasted one over the fence.
Tate is still undefeated in district play and will play three non-district games this week against Escambia, Milton, and rival West Florida to finish up the regular season. Tate will host the District 7A-1 tournament in post season.
Pictured: (L-R) From the Kissimmee Klassic, Tate Aggies Tori Perkins with a grand slam, Kaylen Rowell with two home runs, Rachel Wright with a grand slam and Lauren Brennan with a home run. Submitted photo NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Win 3-2 Sunday
April 7, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Tennessee Smokies 3-2 in front of the fourth straight sellout crowd to begin the season at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Wahoos (3-1) won the series behind spectacular pitching once again; the staff struck out 10 in the victory, bringing their league-lead to 50 on the season. The Smokies (1-3) had three errors in the game as they dropped their second straight to the Wahoos.
RHP Jon Moscot worked 4.1 innings in the start before being lifted because of a blister on his finger. In his shortened start, Moscot gave up five hits and 1 R/ER while striking out four. Moscot said after the game he is not concerned about missing his next start for Pensacola.
RHP Sean Black relieved Moscot in his first appearance of the season going 1.2 innings. Black struck out two without allowing a hit or a run. Drew Hayes earned his second save of the season despite giving up a 9th inning lead off home run to Dustin Geiger.
Returning Wahoo Yorman Rodriguez provided the tying and go-ahead RBI in the third and fourth inning with a sacrifice fly and a single to left field. Catcher Rossmel Perez got his first start of the year and responded with a great game scoring a run and hitting an RBI single.
RHP Ivan Pineyro started the contest for the Smokies going 4.0 innings and giving up 2 R/1ER. Pineyro added three walks and two strikeouts to his ledger. LHP Jeff Lorick had a strong day in relief pitching 2.0 IP giving up no runs, no hits and striking out two.
The Smokies scored their first run on a single from right fielder Jonathan Mota scoring Kris Bryant from second. Geiger cut the lead to just one in the 9th with his home run, but it wasn’t enough to top the Wahoos.
The Wahoos send the Reds’ sixth best prospect, Michael Lorenzen, to the bump for Monday’s 6:30 p.m. series finale. RHP Matt Loosen is scheduled to pitch for the Smokies.
Pictured: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Tennessee Smokies 3-2 in Pensacola. Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: NWE Opening Day (With Gallery)
April 6, 2014
Saturday was Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill with the first pitch tossed out by veteran and former Escambia County Judge Billy Ward.
For a photo gallery from Opening Day ceremonies, click here.
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Pictured top and below: Opening Day ceremonies for Northwest Escambia and Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill. Pictured inset: Veteran and former judge Billy Ward tosses the first pitch. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Wins Escambia Academy Junior Varsity Tournament
April 6, 2014
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs won a weekend tournament hosted by Escambia Academy.
The JV Chiefs beat Escambia Academy 11-3 and went on to beat Monroe Academy 4-3 for the tournament title. In other tourney action, Monroe Academy beat Escambia Academy 12-0 for second place.
Northview will be in action at home in Bratt Tuesday night against Baker.
Flag Football Tourney: High School ROTC Units Face Off (With Gallery)
April 6, 2014
ROTC units from three area high schools squared off Saturday at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium at Northview High School in a coed flag football tournament.
The Northview Chiefs took first place in the Bratt tournament, followed by Escambia High Team One in second place, Pace High School in third and Escambia High Team 2 in fourth place.
Winning Northview team members were Eli Harbison, Dakota Craft, Jason Perritt, Andrew Clemmons, Jaylen Parker, Matt Cayson, Zarcarra Davis, Chelsea Ward and Tabitha Chavers.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: A Northview ROTC team beats an Escambia High School ROTC team during a coed tournament Saturday at Northview High School in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Event opening and team photos courtesy Natalie Nall for NorthEscambia.com.
Wahoos Cruise To 5-0 Victory In Rain Shortened Game
April 6, 2014
In front of the third straight sell-out crowd to start the season, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos blew out the Tennessee Smokies 5-0 in a rain-shortened game Saturday evening at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in Pensacola. The Blue Wahoos’ (2-1) pitching staff was spectacular giving up just two hits to the Smokies (1-2). RHP Robert Stephenson dazzled in his 2014 debut striking out a career-high 11 batters.
Cincinnati Reds’ RHP Jonathan Broxton started for the Wahoos for the second straight night throwing one scoreless inning. Stephenson, the Reds’ top prospect, came on in relief and struck out 11 batters in just five innings of work. Stephenson’s 11 strikeouts were a career high and he tied J.C. Sulbaran for the second most in club history.
RHP Daniel Renken pitched a scoreless top half of the seventh before the umpires decided to call the game due to steady rain that had been falling since the second inning.
Shortstop Devin Lohman hit the Wahoos’ first home run of the season, a two-run shot in the 6th inning that gave them a 5-0 lead. First baseman Steve Selsky and second baseman Rey Navarro had back-to-back RBI singles in the fourth to give the Wahoos a 3-0 lead.
Chicago Cubs rehabber RHP Jake Arrieta pitched three innings during his rehab start giving up 1 R/0ER while striking out three. Arrieta was saddled with the loss despite giving up just one unearned run. RHP Corey Black pitched 2 innings giving up five hits and the two-run home run to Lohman.
Centerfielder Rubi Silva and catcher Charles Cutler were the only Smokies to register a hit in the contest.
The Wahoos will throw RHP Jon Moscot Sunday at 4:00 p.m. RHP Ivan Pineyro is scheduled to pitch for the Smokies.
by Tommy Thrall
Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Drop Pitcher’s Duel
April 5, 2014
In front of a second-straight sellout crowd of 5,038, the Tennessee Smokies defeated the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 1-0 Friday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in Pensacola, Fla. The Blue Wahoos (1-1) mustered just four hits off the Smokies (1-1). Third baseman Kris Bryant’s seventh inning solo homerun proved to be the difference.
Cincinnati Reds’ RHP Jonathan Broxton started for the Wahoos and went one scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts. The right-hander is scheduled to throw another inning tomorrow night.
RHP Daniel Corcino (0-1) pitched strong in relief with 6.0 IP giving up just 1 R/ER on a solo home run by third baseman Kris Bryant. Corcino added eight strikeouts and just two walks to his strong relief effort.
RHP Jamie Walczak pitched 1.2 IP giving up just one hit while allowing no runs and striking out three.
Third baseman Juan Silverio continued his strong start to the season going 1-for-3 with a single and a strikeout. Left fielder Donald Lutz got his first hit of the season; he went 1-for-3 at the plate.
The Smokies used three pitchers to shutout the Wahoos. RHP C.J. Edwards went 4.0 IP giving up just one hit and striking out four Wahoos. RHP P.J. Francescon (1-0) was strong in three innings of relief giving up just two hits while earning the win for the Smokies. RHP Armando Rivero came on to earn the two inning save giving up one hit and striking out four Blue Wahoos.
Kris Bryant again showed off his power going 1-for-4 and hitting the game-winning home run.
The Wahoos and Smokies square off again tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. for game three of their five-game series to start the season. Reds’ relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton is likely to go one inning to start the game tomorrow. The Reds’ number one rated prospect, RHP Robert Stephenson, will follow behind the rehab stint. The Smokies’ starter for tomorrow’s game has yet to be determined.
by Tommy Thrall
Pictured: The Blue Wahoos vs. the Tennessee Smokies Friday night in Pensacola. Photo by Tony Giberson/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Aggies Beat Milton
April 4, 2014
The junior varsity Tate Aggies beat Milton Thursday 12-2. The JF Aggies will be in action again Friday at 7:00 as they host Navarre at 7:00.
In varsity action Thursday, Tate beat Milton 6-3.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Come From Behind For 6-5 Opening Night Win
April 4, 2014
In front of a sellout crowd of 5,038, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Tennessee Smokies 6-5 Thursday on Opening Night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in Pensacola The Blue Wahoos (1-0) overcame a five-run deficit and scored two runs off a Brodie Greene single in the bottom of the 8th to take the lead for the first time. It was the second straight opening day win for the Blue Wahoos over the Smokies (0-1).
Cincinnati Reds RHP Mat Latos started for the Wahoos and went 4.0 IP and allowed 5 R/3 ER on 7 hits including a home run. The right-hander had 3 walks and struck out 3 in his rehab stint.
“My ego is a little bruised,” said Latos. “It is what it is. I feel great. The body of the knee feels good, the elbow feels good. That was the main concern, the elbow.”
RHP Carlos Contreras pitched strong in relief with 3.0 IP allowing no runs with 6 strikeouts. RHP Drew Hayes slammed the door on Tennessee with a perfect 9th inning to close the game out and earn his first save of the year.
Second baseman Brodie Greene went 1-for-4 with 2 RBI. Third baseman Juan Silverio went 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and scored the typing run in the bottom of the 8th. Reds rehabber Devin Mesoraco had a sacrifice fly for an RBI, as well.
Smokies’ RHP Dae-Eun Rhee pitched 4.0 IP and gave up 3 R/2 ER with 5 walks and 4 punch outs. RHP Tony Zych pitched 1 IP and earned the loss giving up 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th.
Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a hit-by-pitch. Center fielder Zeke DeVoss had a triple and an RBI during his 2-for-5 performance.
The Wahoos and Smokies square off again tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. for game two of their five-game series to start the season. Reds’ relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton is likely to go one inning to start the game tomorrow. RHP Daniel Corcino will follow behind the rehab stint. The Smokies will counter with top pitching prospect RHP C.J. Edwards.
by Tommy Thrall
Pictured: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos win 6-5 vs. the Tennessee Smokies. Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
