Men's Baseball
The CCU baseball team plays the majority of their home games at All Star Park (Lakewood, CO) and Double Angel Park (Parker, CO). Please click on the links for maps and additional information.
Cougars Capture Third in Nationals, Post 20 Win Season
May 27, 2009—The CCU baseball team recently put a punctuation mark on a stellar season, by capturing third place at the NCCAA National Tournament, while earning the program’s first-ever 20 win season.
The Cougars came on strong in the latter half of the year, winning seven of their final eleven games, including a series split with the region’s number one ranked Mesa State Mavericks.
Heading into postseason action, the men kept the momentum alive, sweeping their way through the NCCAA regional competition with victories over Oklahoma Wesleyan and Mid America Christian. With their ticket punched for the NCCAA Finals, the Cougars continued to impress. The men scored a dominating 10 run victory in round one and proceeded to rattle off wins in two of their next three contests.
The dream season finally came to an end in the semifinal round when eventual champs, Bluefield College, was able to pull off back-to-back home runs with two outs in the final inning to capture a shocking 3-2 upset win over the Cougars.
Despite falling short of a national title, the men still managed a program-best 20 wins in 2009 and will have plenty of momentum heading into the 2010 campaign.
Walk-Off Homerun Ends Cougars Shot at Title
May 22, 2009—Bluefield College notched a pair of homeruns in the bottom of the seventh inning to score a come from behind 3-2 victory over the CCU baseball team in the semifinal round of the NCCAA championships in Mason, Ohio.
Stats will be posted when available.
The Cougars finish the season winners of six of their last eight contests, including an overall record of 20-37 and a third place finish in the NCCAA finals.
Cougars Advance with 9-2 Victory over Spring Arbor
May 22, 2009—The CCU baseball team advanced to the NCCAA semi-finals and avenged Wednesday’s loss by unloading for a 9-2 victory over Spring Arbor Univeristy Friday morning at Legacy Field in Mason, Ohio.
Cam Corbett pitched a complete game for the Cougars, while Brett Myatt went 3-5 with a homerun in the win.
Additional stats will be posted when available.
The Cougars now face Bluefield College this evening at 7:15 p.m. with a shot at the national championship game on the line.
Cougars Oust Olivet Nazarene 8-6
May 21, 2009—The CCU baseball team stayed in the hunt for a national championship thanks to an 8-6 victory over #5 Olivet Nazarene in the third game of the NCCAA finals Thursday afternoon in Mason, Ohio.
Bud Wilborn tossed a complete game for the Cougars, who pulled ahead 7-2 in the early going and held on for the two run victory.
Brett Myatt and Doug Pavlich highlighted the CCU offense with back-to-back homeruns in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Additional stats will be posted when available.
The Cougars now await the winner of the Spring Arbor - Mt. Vernon Nazarene game and will be back in action Friday morning at 10:00 a.m.
Cougars Stumble in Round Two of Finals
May 21, 2009—The CCU baseball team dropped a 9-2 decision to #2 ranked Spring Arbor Wednesday afternoon in round two of the NCCAA Finals.
Stats will be posted when available.
The Cougars will now face the winner of the Palm Beach Atlantic, Olivet Nazarene contest this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. local time.
Cougars Thump Wesleyan in Game One of Finals
May 20, 2009—The #10 seeded CCU baseball team advanced to the second round of the NCCAA Finals thanks to an 11-1 dismantling of #7 Oklahoma Wesleyan Wednesday morning at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio.
Nick Leader earned the win, tossing a nearly perfect game with 9 strikeouts, two hits and 0 earned runs in six innings of work.
Additional stats will be posted when available.
With the victory, the Cougars will face #2 Spring Arbor University in round two this afternoon at 4:15 p.m. local time.
Cougar Baseball Returns to NCCAA National Finals
May 18, 2009—The CCU Athletics Department is pleased to announce the Cougar Baseball team is headed to their second-consecutive NCCAA National Finals which will take place this May 20-23 at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio.
The red-hot Cougars punched their ticket to the year-end extravaganza thanks to a 5-3 victory over Mid America Christian, followed by a thrilling come-from-behind 10-7 win over host Oklahoma Wesleyan in last week’s regional championship.
Playing some of the best baseball in program history, the Cougars enter the tournament as the 10th seed and now gear up for a rematch with Oklahoma Wesleyan who earned the seventh overall seed, despite their loss to CCU this past week.
The Cougars have their sights set on a national championship and it all begins with the game one showdown this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Don’t forget to log in to the CCU Athletics website this week for all of the tournament scores and highlights!
Big Fifth Inning Lifts Cougars to NCCAA Finals
May 12, 2009—The CCU baseball team is back in the NCCAA national championship for the second time in as many years, thanks to a thrilling 10-7 come from behind victory over #1 seed Oklahoma Wesleyan in the regional championship game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Final Stats
The dream season looked to be coming to a premature end in the early goings, as OWU jumped out to a 7-1 lead by the bottom of the second frame.
The Cougars were able to tack on three runs over the next two innings and finally took a lead they would not relinquish thanks to a five run fifth that all began with a Chad Barnhill blast to right center.
Following the Barnhill bomb, Michael Cavazos unleashed for an RBI double, before Daniel Kirschler all but sealed the deal with a 2 RBI single that put CCU in front 8-7.
The dominate pitching of Bud Wilborn (7IP, 7R, 5ER, 10SO) then held Oklahoma Wesleyan scoreless for the remainder of the contest and CCU was able to tack on one more run in the sixth to pull out the 10-7 decision.
Kirschler led the Cougars with a 3-4 showing at the dish, to go with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.
Chris Polton added a 2-3 performance, while Doug Pavlich erupted for a team-best 3 RBI’s while hitting 2-3 at the plate.
The Cougars now gear up for the NCAA Division I National Championship which will be held May 20-23 at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio. Seedings and schedules will be released when available.
Cougars Oust Mid America in Round One
May 12, 2009—The CCU men’s baseball team pulled off a 5-3 victory over host Mid America Christian in round one of the NCCAA regional championship Monday evening in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Final Stats
CCU logged a combined seven hits in the game, led by Chad Barnhill, who went 1-2 with a 2 RBI home run in the bottom of the fifth to break open a 2-2 tie.
Brett Myatt, Chris Polton and Chad Meske each went 1-3 with 1 RBI in the CCU victory.
Nick Leader earned the victory for CCU, tossing the full seven innings and allowing only 3 earned runs while striking out seven.
Poor weather has changed the format of the competition to single elimination and the Cougars will now face Oklahoma Wesleyan this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. for a right to advance to the NCCAA national championship tournament next week in Mason, Ohio.
CCU vs. Mid America Contest Delayed
May 11, 2009—Round one of the NCCAA baseball regional competition was delayed Monday, as soggy weather rendered the host field unplayable. The contest was moved to a nearby facility and the CCU vs. Mid America Christian game will now take place at 8:00 p.m. local time. Results will be posted when available.
Leader, Meske, Myatt Earn RMAC All-Conference
May 7, 2009—The CCU Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Nick Leader, Chad Meske and Brett Myatt have been named to the All-RMAC Third Team for their outstanding play in 2009.
The top-pitcher for the Cougars for the entire season, Leader started 11 games, earned a team-best five wins and compiled a respectable 7.70 ERA. Nick fanned a total of 50 batters this season and capped the year with a nine inning gem in a win over top-ranked Mesa State.
Playing second base for the Cougars, Meske tallied 77 putouts, 110 assists and only seven errors in 2009. At the plate, the junior from North Salt Lake, Utah, hit a team fourth .358 to go with 17 RBI’s, 59 hits and 11 doubles in 44 starts.
A 2007 transfer from Coffeyville Community College, Myatt quickly emerged as CCU’s #1 offensive threat and also contributed valuable innings on the mound in 2009. In 38 starts, Brett hit a Cougar-best .393 and combined for 59 hits, eight doubles, eight homeruns and 25 RBI’s. Equally potent as a pitcher, Myatt notched a team-second four wins on the season, struck out 40 batters and earned an ERA of 8.23 in 14 appearances.
Congratulations to the 2009 award winners and good luck in the NCCAA regional playoffs next week at Mid America Christian!
Cougars Close Series with 4-2 win at Mesa
May 3, 2009—The CCU baseball team ended the regular season in style Sunday afternoon, earning the series split with a 4-2 victory over #12 Mesa State in Grand Junction, Colorado. Final Stats
Bud Wilborn tossed six nearly perfect innings in the victory, giving up only 2 earned runs, while striking out 3 batters in 6 innings of work.
Lawson Cheek earned the save, tossing a no-hit final inning as the Cougars pulled out the two run win.
Chad Barnhill led CCU with a 2-4 showing to go with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.
Daniel Kirschler went 1-3 at the plate for the Cougars, while chipping in a game-best 2 RBI’s.
With the victory, CCU closes out the regular season with an overall record of 15-35 and a conference tally of 9-27.
The men will be back in action next week in the NCCAA regional competition hosted by Mid America Christian. Additional game information will be posted when available.
Mavericks Edge Cougars 7-6, Game Two Postponed
May 2, 2009—The #12 Mesa State Mavericks escaped with a one run victory over the CCU baseball team Saturday afternoon, when Grant Vickers stole home plate in the bottom of the ninth to lead the hosts to an uneasy 7-6 win over the Cougars at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, Colorado. Final Stats
With the score tied, two Mesa State outs and nobody on base in the bottom of the ninth, the Cougars looked to be taking the region's top ranked Mavericks into extra innings. Hope for a second upset in as many days began to fade however when Vickers reached on a Cougar error. The next Maverick batter then singled to center field sending Vickers to third, where he was eventually able to steal home plate for the victory.
Brett Myatt paced the Cougars with a 2-5 showing that included 2 RBI’s and a home run.
Chad Meske went 2-4 at the plate with a one run scored.
Lawson Cheek took the loss for CCU, falling to 1-2 on the year after allowing 3 hits, but 0 earned runs in 2.1 innings.
The afternoon and series finale was postponed due to severe weather and will be played tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Cougars Stun Mavericks 10-5 in Series Opener
May 1, 2009—The CCU baseball team broke loose to notch a victory over the region’s #1 ranked Mesa State Mavericks on their home field Friday night, upending the hosts 10-5 in game one, before dropping a narrow 6-4 decision in the evening nightcap. Final Stats
Michael Cavazos went wild at the dish with a 4-5 performance that included a home run, 4 RBI’s and two runs scored.
The notoriously potent Cougar offense racked up 17 hits and put runs on the board in all but three innings, while the defense held Mesa to only 5 runs off 12 hits.
Nick Leader went the distance on the mound for CCU, with only five earned runs and seven strike out in nine innings of action.
Game two proved to be just as exciting, as the Mavericks needed a two run sixth inning to break open a 4-4 tie and escape with a 6-4 victory.
Chad Barnhill paced the Cougars with a 3-4 showing and 1 RBI, while Cavazos was able to manage 1-4 at the place with a game-best 2 RBI’s.
Brett Myatt took the loss for CCU, falling to 4-7 on the season after giving up 6 earned runs and 9 hits in 6 innings on the hill.
Each team is back at it tomorrow afternoon with the first pitch slated for 12:00 p.m.
Roadrunners Steal 3-1 Series Win over Cougars
April 26, 2009—The CCU baseball team pulled out a 9-3 victory in game one, but gave away the next three, dropping narrow 5-1, 5-3 and 3-2 decisions to the Metro State Roadrunners this past weekend in Denver, Colorado. Final Stats
Chad Barnhill opened up the first inning of game one with a solo shot to left field that put the Cougars in front 1-0. Not to be outdone, Metro answered right back when Matt McConnell homered to right field to tie things up at one each heading into the second frame.
It was a see-saw battle from that point on, before the Cougars caught fire to blow the game wide open in the top of the ninth.
Tied at three runs apiece, CCU erupted for a 6 run 4 hit inning that all began with another Barnhill bomb over the left field fence. Daniel Kirschler then tacked on a 2 RBI single, before Chris Polton sealed the deal with a 3 RBI blast to right center.
Nick Leader earned the win, improving to 4-6 on the season, while going the full nine innings and giving up only 3 earned runs on 8 hits.
It was all down hill from that point on for the Cougars, as Metro rallied to pull out victories in the following three games to claim the season sweep over CCU.
Barnhill finished the series hitting an impressive 6-14 with 3 RBI’s and 4 runs scored.
With the weekend setback, the Cougars fall to 13-33 on the season and 7-25 in RMAC action.
The men wrap-up the regular season next weekend, as they travel to Grand Junction to battle the region’s #1 ranked Mesa State Mavericks. First pitch is set for Friday at 3:00 p.m.
Hendricks, Corbett Named RMAC All-Academic Second Team
April 22, 2009—The CCU Athletic Department is pleased to announce that senior pitchers David Hendricks and Cameron Corbett have been named to the RMAC All-Academic Second Team.
Hendricks currently holds an impressive 3.65 cumulative GPA as a History major. Also a standout on the mound, the Dallas, Texas native has struck out 21 batters in 16 appearances this season.
Corbett, a Business major from Casper, Wyoming, boasts a cumulative tally of 3.67 in the classroom and has racked up 14 K’s in a team-second nine starts for the Cougars.
Also noted for their academic prowess were Nick Leader (3.36, Accounting) and Matt Jones (3.24, Liberal Arts), who were named to the RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll.
To qualify for Academic All-RMAC, student-athletes must have a GPA of 3.20 or better, be a starter or key reserve, and completed two consecutive semesters at their current institution. RMAC Sports Information Directors at schools that sponsor the sport of baseball, selected First and Second Team Academic All-RMAC, regardless of position.
Cowboys Dust Cougars in Day Two Sweep
April 20, 2009—The New Mexico Highlands Cowboys escaped with narrow 5-3 and 8-5 decisions over the CCU baseball team in the series finale Monday afternoon at Runyan Field in Pueblo, Colorado. Final Stats
Chad Meske highlighted CCU’s offensive attack in game one, unleashing for a 2-3 showing at the dish, to go with one run scored. Brandon Adams added a 1-3 performance with an RBI in the Cougar loss.
Bud Wilborn logged 8 strong innings, but still took the loss, falling to 3-7 on the year after giving up 5 earned runs on seven hits.
The Cougars held a 4-3 lead midway through the second contest of the afternoon, before Highlands rattled off five runs in three innings to close our the 8-5 win.
This time it was Doug Pavlich with the hot bat, as the junior catcher caught fire to the tune of a 2-3 showing at the plate to go with one RBI.
David Hendricks dropped to 0-3 for the Cougars, giving up 6 earned runs on 9 hits in 4.1 innings of action.
With today’s sweep, Highlands claims a 3-1 series victory over the Cougars, and improves to 31-14 (21-8 RMAC) on the season. CCU drops to 12-30 and 6-22 in conference play.
The Cougars are back in action this weekend as they travel to Auraria Field to face the Metro State Roadrunners for a pair of twin-bills. First pitch is slated for 12:00 p.m. this Friday, April 24.
Walk-off Bomb Lifts Cougars in Opener, Highlands Takes Game Two
April 19, 2009—The CCU baseball team split the series opener against New Mexico Highlands University, pulling out a 10-9 game one victory, before falling 7-6 in the finale Sunday evening at Runyan Field in Pueblo, Colorado. Final Stats
Knotted up at nine each, Brett Myatt got the tenth frame rolling in style, unleashing for a one RBI walk-off home run to lead the Cougars to a win in the contest opener. Myatt finished the contest hitting 4-6 with two runs scored and four RBI’s in the victory.
Nick Leader pitched 8.1 innings for the Cougars, giving up 9 earned runs on 12 hits, but it was Lawson Cheek who earned the win with only two hits in 1.2 innings on the hill.
Highlands was able to get back in the win column in the second game of the evening, pulling ahead 3-1 in the top of the second and holding on for the 7-6 victory.
Chad Barnhill logged a 3-3 performance with 1 RBI in the loss, while Daniel Kirschler went 2-3 with an RBI of his own.
Myatt took the mound in game two for CCU, giving up 7 earned runs in 6.1 innings of action, while falling to 4-5 on the year.
Both teams are back in action tomorrow morning at Runyan Field. First pitch is slated for 10:30 a.m.
Rangers Edge Cougars in Non-Conference Bout
April 14, 2009—The Regis Rangers scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to break open a 5-5 tie and pull out an 8-7 victory over the CCU baseball team in a non-conference contest Tuesday afternoon in Denver, Colorado. Final Stats
Brett Myatt led the way for the Cougars on the offensive end with a 2-4 performance at the plate, including a one RBI homerun to centerfield in the seventh frame.
Michael Cavazos and Chad Meske each added a pair of RBI’s while going 1-3.
Lawson Cheek opened things up for CCU, tossing four solid innings and giving up five earned runs.
Nick Leader followed up Lawson in the fifth and wound up taking the loss, as the senior pitcher dropped to 3-6 on the season after getting knocked around for three earned runs in one inning of work.
The Cougars fall to 11-27 on the season and are back in action this Friday at Double Angel Park as they face New Mexico Highlands University at 12:00 p.m.
Cougars Fall 32-23 in Record Setter, Pack Claims Series Sweep
April 11, 2009—A heavy Colorado wind carried an NCAA record 18 home runs over the fence and helped topple a variety of school and national records Saturday, as the CSU-Pueblo Thunderwolves defeated CCU by a ridiculous score of 32-23 in an afternoon opener that will have baseball fans talking for years. Final Stats
The combined 55 run game broke a CSU-Pueblo and Colorado Christian school record for most combined runs in a game, while the combined 18 home runs shattered the NCAA Division II record of 14 (set by St. Mary's (TX) and Incarnate Word in 2001). The record of 18 is the highest combined total in NCAA history regardless of classification.
Both teams also combined for 118 total bases (14 singles, 13 doubles, two triples and 18 home runs), also shattering NCAA records in all classifications.
Other records approached included the total of 23 runs by Colorado Christian (three away from record for most runs scored by losing team), the combined 47 hits by both teams (five away from record of 52), the combined 51 RBI by both teams (two away from record).
Chad Barnhill, Brett Myatt, Michael Cavazos and Matt Jones each chipped in a long ball in the Cougar loss, while Daniel Kirschler added two home runs and six RBI’s in a 4-6 showing at the plate.
It was a bad day to be on the mound, as Nick Leader dropped to 3-5 after getting knocked around for 14 hits and 11 earned runs. Pueblo’s Scott Harshman earned the win, despite giving up 14 hits of his own to go with 12 earned runs.
The series nightcap was not nearly as wild, as the Thunderwolves were able to seal the sweep with a docile 9-3 decision.
Chris Polton and Chris Guyer each went 1-3, while chipping in an RBI in the loss.
Cam Corbett was the losing pitcher for CCU, falling to 1-7 on the year and giving up 13 hits and seven earned runs in six innings of work.
The weekend setback marks the first series sweep of CCU this year, as the Cougars drop to 11-26 and 5-19 in RMAC play.
The men are back at it this Tuesday as they take on Regis University in a non-conference bout at Regis Field. First pitch is slated for 3:30 p.m.
Pueblo Plows Cougars in Series Opener
April 10, 2009—The CSU-Pueblo Thunderwolves upended the CCU baseball team 12-9 and 24-8 Friday afternoon in the series opener at Double Angel Park in Parker, Colorado. Final Stats
Pueblo led 10-0 in the early goings of game one, before CCU erupted for a four run fourth inning to keep things interesting.
Michael Cavazos (1-5) got the inning rolling in style with a single to centerfield. Chris Polton (2-4, 2 RBI) then added an RBI single to right field, before Chris Guyer (2-3, 5 RBI) unleashed for a 2 RBI double to left field. Joey Younkerman (2-4, 1 RBI) wrapped up the explosive four hit, four run frame with an RBI single that got the Cougars back to within striking distance at 10-4 heading into the top of five.
The CCU bats had one more sizzling inning remaining, as the offense went wild to the tune of five runs and six hits in the bottom of the eighth.
Doug Pavlich (1-5) opened things up with a double to right field, before Daniel Kirschler (1-5) arrived on base thanks to a single through the right side. Polton then added his second RBI single of the afternoon, and Guyer put a punctuation mark on the scoring with a 3 RBI bomb.
Chad Meske (1-5, 1 RBI) brought the Cougars to within two runs with an RBI double that scored Chad Barnhill (1-5). That would be all she wrote for the CCU offense in game one however, as Cavazos struck out swinging to end the inning and Pueblo was able to add one more run of insurance in the top of the ninth to pull out the 12-9 victory.
Bud Wilborn fell to 3-6 with the loss, giving up nine hits and eight earned runs in six innings on the hill.
Game two of the afternoon double dip was not so kind to CCU, as the guest Thunderwolves managed to score in each inning and walk away with the 24-8 win.
All of the early mornings in the gym paid off for CCU’s Chris Polton (1-2, 1 RBI), as the senior third baseman hammered his first bomb of the year in the second inning.
The only other Cougar bright spot was a four run sixth inning which got underway with a Cavazos (2-4) double up the middle. Following a pair of strikeouts, Wilborn (2-4, 3 RBI) was able to score Cavazos on a single to center, before winding up on third thanks to a Daniel Castillo (1-1) double during the next at-bat. David McKendrick (1-3, 1 RBI) logged an RBI of his own after he singled to right field, and Matt Jones (2-3, 2 RBI) capped the scoring spree with a 2 RBI single to center field.
That would be as close as CCU would get, as the Thunderwolves answered right back with three more runs in the top of the seventh to pull out the easy 16 run decision.
This time it was Brett Myatt with the loss, as the senior ace dropped to 4-4 on the season after getting touched up for 18 hits and 17 earned runs in 3.2 innings of action.
Both teams are back at it tomorrow afternoon in the final day of action beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Double Angel Park.
Cougars Split with Rangers in Series Finale
April 5, 2009—The CCU baseball team split the second day of action with Regis University, dropping an 11-3 decision in the first game of the afternoon, before rebounding to pull out an 8-7 win in the series finale. Final Stats
Michael Cavazos paced the CCU offensive attack in game one, going 1-3 with an RBI.
Cameron Corbett tossed seven innings in the loss, giving up 14 hits and six earned runs for a Cougar squad that committed a season-high five errors.
Doug Pavlich got the men back in the win column in game two, going 2-2 at the plate with 3 RBI’s and one run scored.
Brett Myatt picked up his fourth win of the season for CCU, pitching the full seven innings while allowing seven hits and five earned runs.
The Cougars now stand at 11-22 (5-15 RMAC) on the season and are back in action this Friday when they host CSU-Pueblo at 12:00 p.m. All four games will be held at Double Angel Park in Parker, Colorado.
High-Scoring Rangers down Cougars in Series Opener
April 3, 2009—The bats were red-hot for Regis University Friday afternoon, as the host Rangers combined for 25 runs in two games and walked away with decisive14-9 and 11-4 victories over a rusty Cougars squad this afternoon at Ranger Field in Denver, Colorado. Final Stats
Thanks to a pair of spring snowstorms, the Cougars were back in action for the first time in two weeks. Having trouble knocking off the rust, CCU quickly fell behind 10-1 heading into the top of the fifth in game one.
The men were finally able to get the offense going again when Chris Guyer nailed a one out solo bomb to centerfield. Scott Myers then tacked on an RBI double, before Daniel Kirschler rounded out the 4 run, 5 hit inning with a 2 RBI single through the left side.
Regis was able to answer right back with another three runs in the bottom of the frame and eventually held on for the 14-9 decision.
Guyer led the Cougars with 2 home runs and 3 total RBI’s while going 2-5 at the plate with 2 runs scored.
Chad Barnhill went 3-5 in the weekend opener and Doug Pavlich tacked on 3 RBI’s and a homer in the loss.
Bud Wilborn fell to 3-5 after allowing 8 hits and 6 earned runs in three innings of action.
Still trying to find their stride, the Cougars failed to get anything going in game two, falling behind 7-0 early on and giving up the eventual11-4 decision.
Mike Cavazos paced the Cougar offense this time around, logging a 2-4 showing at the plate with an RBI, while Chris Polton turned in a 1-2 showing with 1 RBI and 1 run scored.
Nick Leader took the loss for CCU, giving up six earned runs on 10 hits in 4 innings of work.
Friday’s setback drops the Cougars to 10-21 overall and 4-14 in the RMAC.
Weather permitting, the men will be back in action tomorrow afternoon for another double-header beginning at 12:00 p.m.
MSU-Billings Series Cancelled
April 1, 2009—The CCU baseball series at MSU-Billings has been cancelled due to significant snowfall in the Billings area.
The Cougars will be back in action this Friday and Saturday at they travel to Regis University to battle the Regis Rangers. First pitch is slated for 12:00 p.m. each day.
Weather Event Puts Mines Series on Ice
March 27, 2009—A heavy spring snow converged on the Denver area Thursday afternoon, dumping up to 15 inches of snow in some locations, resulting in the cancelation of the CCU vs. Colorado Mines series.
It all began in the northwest corner of the United States early this week, as a powerful front gathered moisture and slowly began it’s descent into the Rocky Mountain region.
At the same time, a low pressure system settled in over the state, providing the perfect conditions for a second system moving up from the south. The southern front, rotating in a counterclockwise direction, combined with the northern-most system to create what some are already calling the Blizzard of 2009.
Fortunately, the southern-most parts of the storm did not extend as far as the Gulf of Mexico, which many Colorado natives recognize, would have resulted in a pipeline of moisture and a far more significant accumulative event.
Nonetheless, the snow totals will be measured in feet in some areas, and the end result is the cancelation of the highly anticipated CCU vs. Mines series.
The Cougars are back in action this Tuesday and Wednesday as they travel to Billings, Montana to battle the MSU-Billings Yellowjackets.
Kearney Steals 3-1 Series Victory over Cougars
March 21, 2009—The CCU men’s baseball team had their hands full on a tough RMAC roadie this weekend, falling 3-1 (3-5, 3-9, 6-15, 9-0) to the host Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at Memorial Field in Kearney, Nebraska. Final Stats
The Cougars dropped a narrow 3-5 decision in the first game on Friday, as the Lopers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to break open a 3-3 tie and escape with the two run win.
Doug Pavlich led the offensive attack for the Cougars with a 2-4 showing including one RBI and one run scored.
Bud Wilborn dropped to 3-4 on the season after allowing five earned runs in 6.1 innings on the mound.
The Lopers built a 6-0 advantage in game two, before improving to an even 7-7 in conference with a 9-3 victory.
Wilborn did the damage on the offensive end for CCU, going 2-3 at the plate with a run scored, while Chris Guyer logged a team-best two RBI’s in a 1-3 showing.
Brett Myatt took the loss for the Cougars, as the senior ace battled through an even five innings while allowing 10 hits and six earned runs.
Kearney made it three straight with an easy 15-6 decision in Saturday’s opening contest.
UNK jumped up 15-0 by the seventh inning, before the Cougars were able to make it interesting with a five run eighth frame.
Michael Cavazos brought the heat for CCU this time around, wracking up four RBI’s and one run scored in four AB’s.
Cougar pitcher, Cameron Corbett, had a forgettable day of work after allowing 15 hits and eight earned runs in 5.2 innings of action.
The men were able to salvage the series in the afternoon finale, with a convincing 9-0 victory that gave the Cougars their fourth RMAC victory of the young season.
Scott Myers did the damage at the plate with a 3-4 showing that included one RBI and two runs scored.
Myatt and Matt Jones each erupted for a 2-4 performance with an RBI, while Cavazos was 1-2 with two RBI’s in the win.
Nick Leader put up all conference-type numbers on the hill, earning his third win of the year and going the distance with seven innings pitched, 0 earned runs, six hits and two K’s while facing 27 batters.
The Cougars now stand at 10-17 on the season, and are back home this weekend as they face Colorado Mines on Friday and Saturday. First pitch is slated for 12:00 p.m. at All Star Park.
Division I Falcons Nip Cougars 11-7 in Colorado Springs
March 17, 2009—The Division I Air Force Falcons scored 10 runs over three innings and held off a late CCU rally to pull out an 11-7 victory over the Cougars Tuesday afternoon at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Final Stats
Daniel Kirschler went wild for the Cougars, going 4-4 at the plate with 3 RBI’s and one run scored.
The Falcons led 11-5 heading into the seventh frame, when CCU was able to get things going thanks to a 2 RBI Kirschler single to right field. With two runners on base, the men were unable to draw any closer however, as Chris Polton flew out to center field for the final out.
That would be the all of the runs the Cougars could muster on the afternoon, as Air Force held on for the four run decision.
Five pitchers got in the on the action in the Cougars loss, beginning with Lawson Cheek, who fell to 0-1 on the season after tossing four innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits.
The Cougars are back into the conference schedule this Friday as they travel to Kearney, Nebraska to battle the UNK Lopers. First pitch is slated for 12:00 p.m.
Mesa Escapes Resilient Cougars in Second Day of Action
March 14, 2009—The Mesa State Mavericks pulled out two hard-fought victories over a resilient CCU baseball team, escaping with an 11-7 game one victory, before posting a 10-6 decision in the afternoon and series finale. Final Stats
Chad Meske led the Cougars in game one, going 3-5 with one RBI, while Chris Guyer added 2 RBI’s in a 2-3 showing at the plate.
The Cougars pulled to within one run (7-8) in the bottom of the eighth, but could not put the brakes on a three run, three hit Mesa State ninth that propelled the guests to the four run victory.
Cam Corbett took the loss for CCU, allowing five earned runs in six innings of work.
Rallying from the game one setback, CCU looked to be on pace for a series split in the final contest, holding a 6-1 advantage heading into the top of six.
Facing their second loss in as many days, the Mavericks rallied however, and rattled off nine runs in the sixth frame to pull out an improbable 10-6 come from behind win.
Brett Myatt added to his weekend heroics, going 3-4 with one run scored and one RBI in the loss.
Chad Barnhill and Guyer each logged a 2-3 performance and combined for 3 RBI’s.
David Hendricks dropped to 0-2 on the season after getting touched up for five earned runs in 0.1 frames on the mound.
With the loss, CCU falls to 9-15 overall and 3-7 in conference play.
The Cougars are back at it this Tuesday when they travel to Colorado Springs to battle the Air Force Falcons at 2:30 p.m.
Myatt Leads Cougars to First Ever Win over #3 Mesa State
March 13, 2009—The CCU men’s baseball team split the first day of series action against #3 Mesa State, stumbling to a 29-7 game one loss, before recovering to hammer the guests 5-4 thanks to a career day by senior ace Brett Myatt. Final Stats
The Cougars saved their best for last on Friday, as Myatt tossed the entire seven innings for CCU, giving up only four earned runs and striking out two batters to lead the men to their first-ever single game victory over Mesa State.
The Mavericks held a 4-2 advantage heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, when the Cougar bats finally came alive.
It all began with a single by both Daniel Kirschler and Bud Wilborn. Following a wild pitch and a Chad Barnhill walk, Joey Younkerman got the excitement started with a 2 RBI single to center field. With the game tied, Scott Myers gave CCU the lead for good with an RBI double to right field that scored Barnhill and put the hosts in front 5-4.
With not only the game, but history in the balance, Myatt calmly tossed a 0 run, 1 hit seventh to close the door on any hopes of a Maverick comeback and propel the Cougars to the day one split.
Younkerman paced the Cougars offensively, going 2-3 at the plate with 2 RBI’s and one run scored.
Both teams are back at it tomorrow afternoon, as they open up the second day of double header action beginning at 12:00 p.m. at All Star Park.
Metro Edges Cougars in Day Two of Action
March 8, 2009—The Metro State Roadrunners improved their conference tally to 4-4 on the season, as they battled their way to narrow 11-10 and 8-6 victories over the CCU baseball team Sunday afternoon at Double Angel Park in Parker, Colorado. Final Stats
The Cougars held a 6-4 advantage heading into the top of the fourth frame of game three, before Metro was able to pull ahead with a three run, four hit showing that put the guests ahead by one.
Following a surprise blast of wintry weather, each team was back in action on Sunday to resume the historic rivalry. Leading by one, Metro was able to pick up where they left off, tacking on three more runs by games end and weathering a two run blast by Doug Pavlich in the bottom of the ninth to escape with the 11-10 win.
Pavlich paced the Cougars offensive barrage with a 3-5 showing and 3 RBI’s.
Nick Leader took the loss for CCU, falling to 2-3 on the year after giving up seven earned runs in six innings of work.
It was another close one in the game four finale, as the Runners held off a seventh inning Cougar rally to escape with an 8-6 victory.
Metro held a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning, when the Cougar bats came out of hibernation to the tune of four runs on four hits.
The Roadrunners were able to combine for four more runs in the final two frames, heading into the bottom of the seventh with a comfortable 8-4 advantage.
With the game on the line, CCU’s Brett Myatt made things interesting by hammering a one out, two run homer to right field.
That would be all of the offense the Cougars had left however, as Metro’s Ross Macdonald struck out two of the next three CCU batters to earn the save and pull out the narrow two run decision.
This time Chad Meske was the offensive sparkplug, going 3-4 with one run scored.
Myatt turned in a 2-4 performance to go with 3 RBI’s.
Cameron Corbett tossed five strong innings for CCU, giving up four earned runs on nine hits.
It was Bud Wilborn who took the loss however, dropping to 3-2 on the young season after allowing three earned runs in 1.2 innings on the mound.
With the 1-3 series setback, the Cougars drop to 8-12 on the season and 2-6 in conference. The men are back in action next weekend, as they host Mesa State in another set of RMAC back-to-back doubleheaders. First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m. this Friday at All Star Park in Lakewood, Colorado.
Cougars Can Roadrunners 7-4 in Game Two
March 7, 2009—The CCU Baseball team got back in the win column Saturday afternoon with a 7-4 victory over the Metro State Roadrunners in the second game of the conference double-header at Double Angel Park in Parker, Colorado. Final Stats
The Cougars scored a pair of runs in the third, fourth, and fifth innings, led by Daniel Kirschler’s 4 RBI’s on 2-4 hitting.
Chad Barnhill was 2-3 with three runs scored in the Cougar win.
Brett Myatt earned the win for CCU, tossing four innings and giving up only 1 earned run on 7 hits.
Game three of the weekend bonanza was delayed until Sunday due to an unexpected wintry blast.
Roadrunners Outlast Cougars in Eleven Innings
March 6, 2009—The Metro State Roadrunners survived a nine-run seventh inning by the CCU baseball team, eventually holding on for a narrow 12-10 victory over the Cougars in game one of the weekend series at Double Angel Park in Parker, Colorado. Final Stats
The Cougars got off to a slow start, spotting the Runners a 7-1 lead heading into the bottom of seven.
That’s when the CCU bats came alive however, as the Cougars exploded for nine runs on eight hits to pull ahead 10-7.
The scoring spree all began with Brett Myatt, as he reached first and sent Chad Meske home thanks to an error by Metro’s short stop. Chris Guyer then followed that up with a 2 RBI single, which was then matched by a Matt Jones RBI single.
David McKendrick got in on the action, as he tacked on a single to the short stop that drove home Guyer. Chad Barnhill was next at the plate, swinging for a 2 RBI double that scored Joey Younkerman and Jones.
Following a Metro pitching change, Meske struck out swinging, before Michael Cavazos unleashed for a 2 RBI single that capped the explosive inning and gave the Cougars the lead.
That would be the end of the CCU hot streak however, as Metro was able to tie things up in the top of the ninth frame and eventually steal the win thanks to a two run 11th inning.
With the loss, CCU falls to 7-10 overall and 1-4 in the RMAC.
The second game will be completed tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., as day light ran out on the afternoon’s high scoring extravaganza.
Air Force Tops Cougars 18-4
March 4, 2009—The CCU baseball team (7-9, 1-3 RMAC) had their hands full with the Division I Air Force Falcons (3-3) Wednesday afternoon, falling 18-4 in a non-conference bout to the hosts at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Final Stats)
The Cougars started off on the right foot, pulling ahead 2-1 in the top of three, when Daniel Kirschler hammered a one run bomb to right field.
That would be as close as CCU would get however, as Air Force rattled off four runs in the bottom of the third and tacked on another five in the fourth to effectively put the contest on ice.
Doug Pavlich continued his strong play for the men, going 2-4 at the plate with one run scored and two RBI’s.
Aaron Orr took the afternoon loss, falling to 0-1 on the year after allowing four hits and four earned runs in 0.1 innings of action.
CCU is back into the swing of conference play this Friday, when they battle the Metro State Roadrunners at Double Angel Park in Parker, Colorado. First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m.
Cowboys Lasso Cougars 3-1 in Las Vegas
March 1, 2009—The New Mexico Highlands Cowboys defeated the CCU baseball team three games to one this weekend in the conference opener for both teams in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
The Cougars lone win of the series came thanks to a 10-6 game one decision, in which Michael Cavazos led the way with a 3-5 showing, including two RBI’s and one run scored.
Doug Pavlich tacked on three RBI’s while going 2-6 at the plate.
The Cougars scored in every inning but the first and ninth, holding a commanding 10-2 advantage heading into the bottom of nine.
Bud Wilborn improved to 3-1 on the season, tossing seven strong innings, while striking out four batters and giving up only two earned runs.
It was all down hill for the Cougars from there, as the men stumbled to a 1-0 loss in game two, despite a strong showing by senior pitcher Brett Myatt.
Myatt went six innings on the mound, facing 23 batters and giving up only one earned run.
The series lowlight for CCU took place in game three, as Highlands was able to rattle off 35 runs on 35 hits to cruise to an overwhelming 35-5 victory.
The Cougars used six pitchers in the loss, beginning with Nick Leader, who fell to 2-2 on the season after giving up eight hits and seven earned runs in the first inning.
CCU found themselves on the wrong end of another double-digit disappointment in game four, dropping a 13-1 decision, as Highlands was able to roll out 11 combined runs in the bottom of the fifth and sixth.
Cameron Corbett took the loss for the men, putting in 3.2 innings of work and allowing seven hits and seven earned runs.
With the weekend setback, the Cougars fall to 7-8 (1-3 RMAC) on the season and look to get back on the winning track this Wednesday, when they travel to Colorado Springs to battle the Air Force Academy Falcons at 2:00 p.m.
Cougars Tame Tigers, Win Series 3-1
February 21, 2009—The CCU baseball team improved to 6-5 on the young season, exploding for 35 combined runs and pulling out a 3-1 series victory over the Central Christian Tigers this weekend at the legendary Double Angel Park in sunny Parker, Colorado.
Michael Cavazos led CCU to a 12-0 game one win on Friday afternoon, going 2-3 at the plate for two RBI’s and one run scored, while Chad Barnhill tacked on two hits and one run in four at-bats.
Bud Wilborn scored the win for the Cougars, tossing five scoreless innings and striking out seven batters.
Just when the hosts looked to be rolling to an easy weekend sweep, CCU stumbled to an 8-4 loss in the second contest of the day.
As a team, the Cougars committed three costly errors, while submitting 10 hits over seven innings. Cameron Corbett took the loss for CCU, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work.
Game three featured a CCU rebound of epic proportions, as the Cougar faithful watched the home team capitalize on five Tiger errors and sail to an incredible 10-2 victory.
Daniel Kirschler and Doug Pavlich led the offensive barrage, combining for five RBI’s and four hits in six AB’s.
Nick Leader scored the victory with only two hits and seven K’s in five innings of action.
CCU put the finishing touches on the weekend extravaganza in game four, unleashing for four runs in the bottom of the fifth and cruising to the easy 9-2 decision.
It was Pavlich once again leading the way offensively, posting four RBI’s, three hits, three runs in only four appearances.
The multi-talented Chris Polton unleashed his offensive fury to the tune of three hits and two runs in four at-bats.
Brett Myatt logged five innings of work on the mound, while fanning nine batters.
The Cougars are back in action next weekend as they travel to Las Vegas, New Mexico to battle the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys. The first game is slated for Friday afternoon at 11:00 a.m.
Cavazos Named RMAC Player of the Week
February 10, 2009—After playing just three games for Cougar Baseball, Junior first baseman Michael Cavazos was named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference player of the week. During the first three games verse College of Santa Fe, Cavazos went 12-14 (.857) at the plate, he had 12 hits, which included a double and three home runs, and ended the three games with 16 RBI’s. Defensively, Cavazos tallied nine putouts and two assists.
Cougars take on University of Nebraska Omaha in a home double header matchup at 12:00 p.m. on Friday February 13, 2009.
Cougars Bury Prairie Dogs in Season Opener
February 6, 2009—The Cougar bats were red-hot Friday afternoon, as the men combined for an incredible 36 hits and 36 runs, while rolling to easy 13-2 and 23-12 victories over the College of Santa Fe Prairie Dogs at Denver Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Michael Cavazos opened a can of unstoppable, leading the CCU offensive attack with 14 RBI’s, seven hits, seven runs and three home runs, while hitting .700 in the two game span.
Chad Meske and Chad Barnhill each logged five hits for CCU, while Daniel Kirschler chipped in four hits and five RBI’s.
Bud Wilborn had a strong day on the mound in the game one win, tossing five innings, striking out three batters and allowing only two earned runs.
The victory lifts CCU to a solid 2-0 start on the young season, while the Prairie Dogs fall to 0-6.
The Cougars are back in action on Saturday, as they close out the series with a single game that begins at 12:00 p.m.
Follow all of the baseball results by clicking on the season stats link or by checking the schedule / results page. Additional game stories will be posted once again during the Central Christian College series.
Baseball Spends Holiday Break in Dominican Republic
story by Jon Dudycha
January 14, 2009—It wasn’t the sound of a crack of a bat in the Dominican Republic. For the CCU baseball team, it was the sound of laughter, and the look of pure joy on children’s faces. That was the 
inspiration that brought the team closer together and ultimately closer to God. Some of us went down to the Dominican with a thought that we were going to bring the gospel to these people, when just to our surprise it was the exact opposite. When we were faced with children that had no father, no mother and were living in an orphanage, we thought to ourselves, “What can we do to help the children in this situation?” We were never faced with this in our lifetime. We felt helpless. Then God brought a young man into our lives by the name of Israel. Israel was a boy that had so much spirit inside of his broken body, and God filled this young man with a faith far above any person I have ever met at that age. He prayed for us, and the lives of our family members. We thought we were going down there to change lives. Wow, were we mistaken. It is our lives that forever will be changed.
The fear and doubt that some of us had before going on this trip had been lifted the moment we saw these people in the sugarcane villages and how they lived. These villages were filled with three things; 
houses, a church, and the outline of a baseball field. The poorest areas in the middle of this country still had baseball fields. That is taking their favorite pastime to a whole other level. It just blew my mind the happiness these kids possess with what little they had. The first village that we went to had a population of 241 people. There was a pastor there who turned out to be a hero to all of us. He was a Haitian that fled Haiti to look for a better life. He ended up becoming a pastor for numerous villages in the area. His spirit overwhelmed us. He prayed for everyone there and said that it doesn’t matter that we are white and they are black. There is no skin color in Heaven. We were all the same in God’s eyes.
In case you’re wondering, we also played a few baseball games. We played 8 games against spectacular talent. We played select teams that had players from ages of 15-18. We played against a team that was comprised of minor league players, both current and former. Finally, we played a team that was made up of 17-19 year olds on a field in the middle of the capital city, Santo Domingo. The infield was full of rocks and the bases 
were not staked into the ground, but neither team minded. It was great to see the privilege on the faces of the Dominican players just to be able to play a game of baseball. Coach Pegg has taken a new philosophy. “Play like the Dominican’s, nice and loose.” We ended the trip 4-4 but to us it didn’t matter whether we won or lost it was just a great honor to play with these superior athletes. We also got a chance to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the players after each game. At the end of each game a different player would give his testimony and how he was led to Christ. It was very powerful each and every time.
People ask us now that were back, “How was the trip?” We give stories and examples of what we did and what we saw. But for the 31 of us that were on the trip it will forever stay in our hearts because we got to experience it together. Simple words can not possibly explain how our lives will be forever changed.
Gold Recovers for Game Five Victory, Series Championship
October 31, 2008—The Gold team struck again, this time overcoming a 3-2 deficit late in game five, as Doug Pavlich’s two run homer in the top of the eighth gave Gold the 4-2 victory and their third series championship in four years.
Series MVP, Chad Meske, had three hits with a run and on RBI in the game as well. In the series, Meske hit .609 and produced 13 runs.
Gold captain, Nick Leader, earned the win pitching a scoreless final three innings and giving up only three hits while striking out four.
Chad Barnhill and Daniel Kirschler combined for five hits for Blue in the loss.
Blue led early scoring two runs in the first, and holding a 3-2 lead after five innings.
Colby Geer led off the bottom of the ninth with a double, but back to back strikeouts and a comebacker sealed the deal for Gold.
This Tuesday the Blue team will perform their rendition of ‘I’m a Little Teacup’ shortly after chapel.
Blue Back in Business after Saturday Twin Bill
October 27, 2008—CCU’s Blue team stunned the odds makers and silenced the critics Saturday afternoon, putting on both an offensive showcase and a pitching clinic to roll out consecutive victories over Gold, stealing the momentum and tying the series up at two each at Alameda High School in Lakewood.
Game three featured one of the most unbelievable innings in the history of baseball at any level, as Blue unleashed for six home runs in eight at-bats.
Cavazos, Kirschler and Younkerman went back-to-back-to-back off Gold starter Orr. After a thorough discussion by the Gold pitching staff, Orr was relieved by Matt Jones, who was summarily greeted with a home run by Seve Carbajal. Following a strikeout and a double, Jake Logan and Daniel Castillo then lit up Jones for two more home runs, sending the Blue fans into a furious celebration and baseball enthusiasts’ into a detailed search for historical precedent.
Despite the barrage of homeruns, it was ‘Mr. October’ Brandon ‘B-Ace’ Anderson who stole the show, putting the Gold team and the entire RMAC on notice by pitching an untouchable five innings, giving up only two runs and striking out two in what is arguably the most dominant collegiate performances witnessed at Alameda High School.
Jeff Ross and Brandon Adams closed the deal for blue, each pitching a scoreless inning in the win.
Heading into game four, and the second contest of Saturday’s double-header, Blue easily maintained the momentum and cruised to the series tying victory.
Bud Wilborn earned the win, pitching 5.2 innings in relief.
Joey Younkerman paced Blue’s offensive unit, going 2-4 with two runs scored and four RBI’s, including his second homer of the day.
Barnhill, Cavazos and Kirschler each added two hits and two RBI’s apiece.
Gold got solid relief from Travis Domingo and Doug Pavlich, but couldn’t quite recover from the seven run lead that Blue had already mounted.
David McKendrick went 3-4 with a run and two RBI’s. Chad Meske was strong once again with a 3-5 performance and two runs scored, while Chris Polton reached base three times and Pavlich added a three run homer in the loss.
The final game is slated for Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and will be held at D’Evelyn High School (Home of the Cougars).
Gold Strikes Again with 2-0 Series Lead
October 24, 2008—Chad Meske’s walk off home run in the bottom of the 9th highlighted the second day of Teacup Series action, giving the Gold team a narrow 7-6 victory and a commanding 2-0 series lead at Alameda High School (Home of the Cougars) in Lakewood, Colorado.
Brett Myatt pitched a strong six innings for Gold, allowing just one unearned run, while scattering five hits and striking out seven.
Blue scored four runs in the top of the ninth to make things interesting, but it was all Doug Pavlich after that, as the unlikely hero stepped to the mound to calm the storm and pitch his way to the Gold victory.
Chad Meske finished the afternoon 3-5 with a home run, a triple, a single and two runs scored.
Chris Guyer added a home run, while going 3-4 at the plate.
For Blue, Bud Wilborn went 2-4 with a sacrifice fly and a walk.
Brandon Adams and Daniel Kirschler each collected two hits in the loss.
Colby Geer was inches away from hitting a grand slam in the top of the ninth, finishing with two RBI’s and a single.
The two teams are back in action Saturday afternoon at CCU Baseball’s home away from home: Alameda High School.
Leader Shines for Gold in 11-10 Victory
Nick Leader opened up the storied 2008 Blue-Gold Teacup Series with a win Tuesday afternoon, unleashing for six strong innings, striking out six Blue batters and allowing only three earned runs as the Gold team cruised to an easy 11-10 rout over Blue in game one at D’Evelyn High School in Lakewood.
Chad Meske sparked Gold’s offensive barrage with three hits, three runs scored and an RBI.
Doug Pavlich added three RBI’s, while Matt Jones was nearly unstoppable with a 2-4 showing and two RBI’s.
Aaron Orr earned the save for the favored Gold team, entering the game with bases loaded, nobody out and the tying run on second base.
With nerves of steel, Orr stepped to the mound to strike out the next two batters and fly out the third to preserve the overwhelming 11-10 victory.
Michael Cavazos was the lone offensive highlight for the reeling Blue team, as the junior DH went 3-4 with three runs scored and two RBI’s in the loss.
Blue’s defense allowed a Teacup Series-high nine unearned runs on the afternoon.
Game two is slated for Friday at 12:15 at Alameda High School (Home of the Cougars).
Cougars Gear up for 4th Annual Teacup Series
October 20, 2008—Attention Cougar Baseball Fans: The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived!
The Blue-Gold Teacup Series gets underway this afternoon at 3:30 p.m., as the Blue Team looks to defend their title in the opening game of the fourth annual fall classic.
In a duel of aces, Blue’s Bud Wilborn will battle Brett Myatt of the Gold team for winter bragging rights and that all-important momentum heading into the spring season.
The lineup for each team will be:
Gold Blue
Nick Leader capt Cam Corbett capt
Chris Polton capt Michael Cavasos capt
Brett Myatt Bud Wilborn
Doug Pavlich Colby Geer
Chris Guyer Seve Carbajal
Dave McKendrick Chad Barnhill
Matt Jones Joey Younkerman
Hubert Lau Dan Kirschler
Scott Myers Brandon Adams
Aaron Orr Daniel Castillo
Travis Domingo Brandon Anderson
Shawn Tichota Jeff Ross
Chad Meske Jake Logan
Don’t miss a minute of the action! Head out to D’Evelyn High School (Home of the Cougars) and support the men all week as they battle it out for inner-squad supremacy.
Chris Polton
Men's Baseball
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