South Charlotte Panthers

SCP 2009

The SCP 2009's completed the weekend with 2 wins and 2 losses in the initial fall season.

Game 1

SC Panthers  7

On Deck O's  1

Winning Pitcher: Justin Lykins (1-0)

Leading Hitters: Shane Basen 2-3; 3 RBI's. Tyler Miller 2-4; 2 Runs Scored.

Justin Lykins pitched 4 strong innings; striking out 5 and giving up 1 hit to lead the Cats to a game one victory. Joe Shealy; Jordan Hudson and Corey Roberts each pitched a shut out inning in relief.

Shane Basen drove in 3 runs. Tyler Miller had 2 hits; stole 2 bases and scored 2 runs to help lead the offense. Eric Brady, Tyler Tewell, Jordan Hudson and Seth Neely all collected hits in the game. The middle infield of Eric Brady, C.A. Clayton and Drew Casella made some nice defensive plays to hold the O's to 1 run.

Game 2

SC Panthers  9

Heat Showcase  2

Winning Pitcher: Justin Setzer (8-1)

Leading Hitters: C.A. Clayton 3-4; 2B. Eric Brady 2-3; 2B. Seth Neely 2-3; 2B. Casey Gebhardt 2-3; 2B. Tyler Tewell 2-4; 2-2B. Shane Basen 1-3; HR, 2 RBI.

The Panthers fell behind 0-2 and then came back strong behind 7 extra base hits to beat the heat 9-2 behind starting pitcher Justin Setzer's program leading eigth win of the season.

Game 3

SC Panthers  2

NC Baseball  4

Losing Pitcher: Jesse Brewer (7-2)

Leading Hitters: Shane Basen 1-1; 2B. C.A. Clayton 1-3.

The Panther bats cooled off in the second game of the Saturday double header and the Cats took their first loss of the fall season.

Game 3

SC Panthers  3

Dirtbags  4

Losing Pitcher: Corey Roberts (4-4)

Leading Hitters: Seth Neely 1-2; RBI. Shane Basen 1-3; 2B. C.A. Clayton 1-3; 2B. Eric Brady 1-3; 2B.

The Panthers fought back after being down 0-2 to take a 3-2 lead into the sixth behind a strong five inning outing from starting pitcher Jordan Hudson only to see the Dirtbags score 2 and take the win.

SCP 2010

The 2010 Panthers completed the weekend 1-3.

Game 1

SC Panthers  16

North Meck Express  0

Winning Pitcher: Kurt Semeniuk (3-0)

Leading Hitters: Eric Brenk 2-2. Noah Holmes 1-2; 3B. Maverick Miles 1-3.

The Junior Cats exploded for a 10 run third inning and run ruled the Express in five innings. Starting pitcher Kurt Semeniuk struck out 5 in four innings for the win. The Cat defense turned 2 double plays including a nice 5-4-3; Holmes to Ratledge to Reeves to end the game.

Game 2

SC Panthers  0

Dirtbags  6

Losing Pitcher: Taylor Reeves (0-1)

Leading Hitters: Noah Holmes 2-3. Alex Tomasovich 1-3.

The Panthers fell behind early and did not mount a comeback in losing to the Dirtbags.

Game 3

SC Panthers  6

On Deck O's  9

Losing Pitcher: Eric Brenk (0-1)

Leading Hitters: Miles Maverick 3-4. Andy Wilson 2-4; 2B. Brian Holberton 2-4.

The O's busted out for a 4 run second inning and held on for a 9-6 victory. The Panthers collected 11 hits and six runs but could not get back in the game.

Game 4

SC Panthers  2

Bonecrushers  9

Losing Pitcher: Tyler Alberts (0-1)

Leading Hitters: Taylor Reeves 1-1; HR. Andy Wilson 1-2.

The Bonecrushers collected 14 hits versus the Cat pitchers and cruised to a victory. Taylor Reeves supplied the offensive highlight for the Cats with a deep 2 run Homer.

 Both Panther teams will compete next week at the USA Baseball Complex in Cary.