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Marietta's Cimino earns All-America honors from D3Baseball.com and ABCA/Rawlings
Senior becomes 107th Pioneers All-American since 1972
May 22, 2009
MARIETA, Ohio — Marietta College senior Cameron Cimino (Boardman) expected so much more from his senior baseball season.
While the Pioneers came up short on many of the team goals, Cimino can take a measure of pride knowing he achieved a personal goal.
Cimino, the 2009 Jack Rafeld Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Player of the Year, was named first team All-America by the America Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Rawlings and third team All-America by D3Baseball.com. Marietta has now produced 107 All-Americans since 1972.
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Two Pioneers named Academic All-OAC in 2009
Beatty and Meador both earn honorable mention
May 20, 2009
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) announced the 2009 Academic All-OAC Baseball winners Wednesday (May 20) morning, and Marietta College junior Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton) and sophomore Britt Meador (Columbus/Kilbourne) have been named Academic All-OAC honorable mention.
26 players from the Conference have been named Academic All-OAC and Academic All-OAC honorable mention in 2007. The academic award winners are selected by the OAC faculty athletics representatives. To be eligible for Academic All-OAC, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA, be a starter or key reserve and be in at least her second year of participation in the sport.
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Three members of Etta Express named ABCA All-Mideast Region in 2009
Cimino and Beatty earned first team honors; Stewart received third team recognition
May 19, 2009
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) released its 2009 All-Mideast Region teams on Tuesday (May 19) afternoon and three Marietta College players received the regional honor. Senior third baseman Cameron Cimino (Boardman) and junior designated hitter Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton) earned All-Mideast Region first team honors, while senior pitcher Chris Stewart (Dublin/Coffman) was named to the All-Mideast Region third team.
Marietta, under the direction of sixth-year head coach Brian Brewer, finished the spring 32-17, taking home runner-up in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) regular season, OAC Tournament and Mideast Regional Tournament.
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Etta Express falls to Wooster 4-3 in championship game of Mideast Regional
Marietta baseball ends season 32-17
May 18, 2009
ADRIAN, Mich. — The 2009 NCAA Mideast Regional Tournament came down to a winner take all match-up between regional powers and rivals Marietta College and the College of Wooster Monday (May 18) afternoon at Nicolay Field on the campus of Adrian (Mich.) College. The squads met for the third time in as many days with a trip to Grande Chute, Wis., and the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship on the line. With the regional series locked at 1-1, the Fighting Scots earned the bid with a 4-3 victory to end the Pioneers’ season.
Marietta finished the spring 32-17, taking home runner-up in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) regular season, OAC Tournament and Mideast Regional Tournament. Wooster improved to 39-9 and will open its fifth trip to the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship on Friday against the winner of the Central Region.
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Etta Express advances to Mideast Regional title game with 6-2 win over rival Wooster
Marietta and Wooster will battle in Mideast championship game on Monday at 12 p.m.
May 17, 2009
ADRIAN, Mich. — The third-seeded Marietta College baseball team scored six unanswered runs in a 6-2 victory over second-seeded the College of Wooster in game nine of the 2009 NCAA Mideast Regional Tournament on Sunday (May 17) afternoon on the campus of Adrian (Mich.) College.
With the victory, the Etta Express (32-16) kept its season alive and advanced to the championship game of the six-team tournament. Marietta, who will look to win its record 21st Mideast Regional crown, will take on Wooster (37-9) for the third straight day as the Fighting Scots eliminated fourth-seeded Adrian (Mich.) 8-2 later in the day. The championship match-up will take place on Monday (May 18) at 12 p.m.
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Marietta fends off elimination with 5-2 victory over Rose-Hulman in Mideast Regional
Etta Express will get rematch with Wooster on Sunday at 12 p.m.
May 16, 2009
ADRIAN, Mich. — Facing elimination for the first time in the 2009 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional, Marietta College senior All-Ohio Athletic Conference performers T.J. Knowlton (Greenwich/Mapleton) and Cameron Cimino (Boardman) put the team on their shoulders and led the Etta Express to a 5-2 victory over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saturday (May 16) evening at Adrian (Mich.) College.
The win improved the Pioneers’ record to 31-16, while the Fightin’ Engineers finished the year 32-14. Third-seeded Marietta will get a rematch with the second-seeded College of Wooster on Sunday (May 17) at 12 p.m. The Fighting Scots are the lone unbeaten team after knocking the Pioneers from the unbeaten ranks with a 13-3 victory on Saturday afternoon.
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Wooster tops Marietta 13-3 in battle of unbeatens at 2009 Mideast Regional
Marietta to face Rose-Hulman in an elimination game at 4:30 p.m.
May 16, 2009
ADRIAN, Mich. — Third-seeded Marietta College and second-seeded the College of Wooster renewed their rivalry in game six of the 2009 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Tournament on Saturday (May 16) afternoon. The winner’s bracket battle was postponed on Friday (May 15) night and then delayed over an hour on Saturday because of rain. Once it started, it was all Fighting Scots as they defeated the Pioneers 13-3 to become the lone unbeaten team in the six-team tournament. Saturday’s win marked just the sixth time in 17 meetings that Wooster defeated Marietta in regional play.
Marietta (30-16) must turn around and play sixth-seeded Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Ind.) in an elimination game at 4:30 p.m. A Pioneer victory would setup a rematch with the Fighthing Scots (37-8) on Sunday (May 17) afternoon.
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Marietta's Mideast Region battle with rival Wooster postponed until Saturday at 12 p.m.
Etta Express rained out for second time in three day period in Adrian, Mich.
May 15, 2009
ADRIAN, Mich. — For the second time in three days, action at the 2009 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional, hosted by Adrian (Mich.) College, was affected by rain. The first two games on Friday (May 15) were played but the winner's bracket game between Marietta College and the College of Wooster was postponed. The Etta Express and the Fighting Scots will begin on Saturday (May 16) at 12 p.m.
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Etta Express rolls past host Adrian 14-3 in Mideast Regional opener
Marietta to take on rival Wooster Friday at 5 p.m.
May 14, 2009
ADRIAN, Mich. — The four-time National Champion Marietta College baseball team opened 2009 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional play with an impressive 14-3 victory over host Adrian (Mich.) College on Thursday (May 14) evening at Nicloay Field.
The third-seeded Pioneers improved to 30-15 and advance to take on rival the second-seeded College of Wooster in a winner’s bracket game on Friday (May 15) evening at 5 p.m. Thursday marked the 32nd time in the last 33 years that Marietta has won at least 30 games in a season. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs fell to 31-10 and will battle sixth-seeded Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Friday at 2 p.m.
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Day 1 of Mideast Regional postponed by rain
Marietta to open against host Adrian on Thursday at 4 p.m.
May 13, 2009
ADRIAN, Mich. — The 2009 NCAA Division III Mideast Regional will have to wait another day, as all three of its opening round games were postponed because of rain. Thursday's (May 14) action is now slated to begin at 10 a.m. The third-seeded Marietta College baseball team's first round game with host and fourth-seed Adrian (Mich.) College is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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Cimino named Jack Rafeld OAC Player of the Year and four others Pioneers named All-OAC in 2009
Senior third baseman becomes the 21st Pioneer to earn league honor
By: Logan Wern, SID Intern
May 11, 2009
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) released its 2009 All-OAC Baseball Teams and Special Award Winners Monday (May 11) and five Marietta College student-athletes were among the 45 to receive recognition.
Senior third baseman Cameron Cimino (Boardman) and junior designated hitter Chris Beatty (Seven Fields Pa./Hampton) both earned first team honors. Cimino was also named Jack Rafeld OAC Player of the Year. In addition, sophomore first baseman Casey Levens (Dayton/Centerville), freshman pitcher Brian Gasser (New Philadelphia/Indian Valley), and senior pitcher T.J. Knowlton (Greenwich/Mapleton) all received honorable mention.
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Kovacevich and Merryman named Marietta’s 2009 Clyde Lamb Award winners
Seniors honored at Monday's OAC banquet
By Logan Wern, SID Intern
May 11, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) recently announced the 2009 Clyde A. Lamb Award winners, and Marietta College senior track & field throwing specialist Tiffany Kovacevich (Strongsville) and senior baseball standout Justin Merryman (New Philadelphia) were among the 10 female and 10 male student-athletes, one from each of the OAC institutions, chosen for the prestigious honor.
All 20 Clyde A. Lamb Award winners were honored at the 25th annual OAC Awards Banquet on Monday (May 11) evening at the Holiday Inn in Worthington. Until 2004, a committee of athletics directors and faculty representatives selected a male and female from the 20 student-athletes to be awarded Clyde A. Lamb Scholarships after the banquet. Criteria for the award includes at least two years participation in an OAC-sponsored sport, senior status, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and sportsmanlike conduct in a manner that has brought credit to the student-athlete and his or her institution.
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Etta Express receives at-large bid to NCAA Postseason Tournament
Marietta earns the third seed in Mideast Regional hosted by Adrian (Mich.)
May 11, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS Ind. — The Marietta College baseball team will make its 34th appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2009. The announcement came early Monday (May 11) morning from the NCAA office, which released the 54 schools that will compete for the 2009 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. [Announcement on D3baseball.com]
The four-time national champion (1981, 1983, 1986 and 2006) Etta Express (29-15) received one of 13 at-large bids to this year's postseason tournament after finishing runner-up in both the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) regular season and tournament. Marietta, the third seed, will open Mideast Regional play against fourth-seeded and host Adrian (Mich.) College on Wednesday (May 13) at 7 p.m. The Pioneers captured the Mideast Regional title in each of the last four years that they have participated; their most recent appearance came in 2007.
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Marietta falls to Heidelberg 5-1 in OAC Baseball Tournament Championship
Beatty, Cimino and Stewart named to the All-Tournament Team
May 10, 2009
TIFFIN, Ohio — For the second straight year, the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Baseball Tournament Championship came down to a battle between rival Marietta College and host Heidelberg University. On Sunday (May 10) afternoon, the Student Princes pulled out the 5-1 win to secure its second straight title and the automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Tournament.
Heidelberg will enter postseason play with an overall record of 36-7. The Etta Express fell to 29-15 and must await word of a potential at-large bid to the postseason. 13 Pool C bids will be up for grabs for teams from across the country this season. The announcement will be made early Monday (May 11) morning. The last four times that Marietta has earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament, it has won the Mideast Regional.
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Marietta will play for OAC Tournament title after eliminating Otterbein 10-9
Junior Chris Beatty hits a walk-off, two-run home run to send Pioneers to victory
May 9, 2009
TIFFIN, Ohio — Junior Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton) slugged two home runs, including a two-run walk off in the bottom of the ninth inning to propel third-seeded Marietta College to a 10-9 victory over second-seeded Otterbein College in game five of the 2009 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Baseball Tournament.
Head Coach Brian Brewer’s squad improved to 29-14 and will take on top-seeded and host Heidelberg University in the OAC Championship Game on Sunday (May 10) morning. First pitch is slated for 11 a.m. The Etta Express will need to defeat the Student Princes twice to secure its 32nd OAC Championship and the automatic bid to the NCAA Mideast Regional Tournament, which is being hosted by Adrian (Mich.) College May13-17. The two schools met in the OAC title came a year ago with Heidelberg topping Marietta twice to claim the crown. Otterbein finished its year 23-17.
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Etta Express rallies to eliminate John Carroll in OAC Baseball Tournament
Marietta and Otterbein will battle play another elimination game
May 9, 2009
TIFFIN, Ohio — Junior left-handed relief specialist Chris Stewart (Dublin/Coffman) threw 6 2/3 of one-run baseball to propel third-seeded Marietta College to an 8-7 victory over fourth-seeded John Carroll University Saturday (May 9) in the first elimination game of the 2009 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament, hosted by Heidelberg University.
The win improved the Pioneers’ record to 28-14 and extended their season. Head Coach Brian Brewer’s squad will take on second-seeded Otterbein College in another elimination game Saturday afternoon. The Blue Streaks finished the year 24-12.
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Marietta opens OAC Baseball Tournament with 18-10 loss to Otterbein
Pioneers will battle John Carroll in an elimination game on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
May 8, 2009
TIFFIN, Ohio — Marietta College waited 20 hours before going head-to-head with rival Otterbein College in the second game of the 2009 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Baseball Tournament Friday (May 8) afternoon on the campus of Heidelberg University. The game was originally scheduled for Thursday (May 7) but had to be pushed to Friday because of rain. Friday’s start was then delayed three hours due to wet field conditions. Once play finally got started, both teams put on an offensive display. Unfortunately, the Etta Express came out on the wrong side of an 18-10 decision.
The second-seeded Cardinals (22-15) advanced to take on top-seeded Heidelberg Thursday afternoon in the winner’s bracket game. The third-seeded Pioneers (27-14) will battle fourth-seeded John Carroll University in an elimination game Saturday (May 9) morning at 9:30 a.m.
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Marietta's OAC Tournament opener with Otterbein postponed until Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Only one game played Thursday afternoon because of rain
May 7, 2009
TIFFIN, Ohio — A Thursday (May 7) afternoon rain storm pushed back the start time of the 2009 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Baseball Tournament, hosted by Heidelberg University. As a result, game two, which featured #2 Otterbein College and #3 Marietta College, will now be played on Friday (May 8) morning. First pitch is slated for 9:30 a.m.
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Marietta to open OAC Tournament play Thursday against Otterbein
Heidelberg hosting 2009 league tournament May 7-9
May 7, 2009
TIFFIN, Ohio — The 2009 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Baseball Tournament begins Thursday (May 7) afternoon on the campus of Heidelberg University. Marietta College is slated to take on Otterbein College in the second game of the day at 4 p.m., while Heidelberg and John Carroll University kickoff the tournament at 1 p.m.
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Marietta baseball ends regular season with split at regional foe Thiel
Pioneers begin OAC Tournament play in Tiffin on Thursday against Otterbein at 4 p.m.
May 5, 2009
GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Marietta College baseball team put the finishing touches on its regular season with a doubleheader split at regional foe Thiel (Pa.) College Tuesday (May 5) afternoon. The Tomcats rallied for a 9-8 win in the opener, and the Pioneers turned the tables with a 5-4, eight-inning victory in the nightcap. Both teams head into their respective conference tournaments with a 27-13 record.
The Etta Express will be the third seed in the 2009 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament, which begins Thursday (May 7) afternoon at top-seeded Heidelberg University. Marietta will take on second-seeded Otterbein College in the second game of the day at 4 p.m. Heidelberg will host fourth-seeded John Carroll University in the opener at 1 p.m.
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Etta Express sweeps twinbill from Pitt-Greensburg (Pa.)
Freshmen pitchers perform well in extended varsity action
May 4, 2009
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Head Coach Brian Brewer received stellar pitching performances from two Pioneer freshmen starters, and the Marietta College offense exploded for 24 runs on 27 hits in a doubleheader sweep of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Monday (May 4) afternoon on the campus of Thiel College. The Etta Express won 7-1 and 17-2 to improve to 26-12. The Bobcats fell to 19-19.
Freshman Austin Blaski (Pandora/Gilboa) made the most of his second career start in the pinstripes as he held the Bobcats to just one run on five hits over six innings en route to earning his first victory of the season in game one. Blaski (1-0) walked one and fanned five in the win. Freshman Bill Fullen (Williamsport/Westfall), meanwhile, scattered just two runs on two hits over six innings to earn the win in his first career start in game two. Fullen (1-0) walked two and struck out two in the victory.
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Marietta baseball announces schedule changes for final week of regular season
Etta Express has moved games on Monday and Tuesday to Greenville, Pa.
May 3, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Head Coach Brian Brewer's Marietta College baseball team will take to the road for its final preparations before the 2009 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament, which will be hosted by Heidelberg University beginning on May 7. The Pioneers were originally slated to play home games on Monday (May 4) and Tuesday (May 5) but wet field conditions and the forecast of more rain has forced the team to make other arrangements.
The Etta Express (24-12) will now take on the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (Pa.) in a doubleheader on Monday at 2 p.m. and then play Thiel College in a single, nine-inning game on Tuesday at 12 p.m. All of the games will take place on Thiel's campus in Greenville, Pa. Fans can listen to the action locally on WMOA-AM 1490 and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html.
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Marietta concludes OAC play with split at Ohio Northern
Etta Express will play host to Pitt.-Greensburg on Monday at 1 p.m.
May 2, 2009
ADA, Ohio — The Marietta College baseball team closed out its Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) slate with a doubleheader split at host Ohio Northern University Saturday (May 2). The Polar Bears rallied for a 6-5 win in the opener, while the Pioneers used a four-run 11th frame to secure the twinbill split with an 8-4 victory in game two.
Marietta moved its record to 24-12 overall and finished 12-6 in the OAC. The Etta Express have locked up either the second or third seed in next week’s OAC Tournament, which will take place beginning Thursday (May 7) at top-seeded Heidelberg University after the Student Princes swept a doubleheader at John Carroll University on Saturday. Otterbein College joined Marietta, Heidelberg and John Carroll to complete the OAC Tournament field after splitting a twinbill at Mount Union College. Ohio Northern, who moved to 15-21 overall and 12-6 in the OAC, will host Otterbein on Sunday (May 3). The results of those games will determine the final three OAC Tournament seeds.
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Marietta wraps up Alumni Weekend with 8-5 victory over Denison
Pioneers improve their record to 23-11 in 2009
April 26, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College baseball wrapped up its busy Alumni Weekend with an 8-5 victory over visiting Denison University in non-conference, regional action Sunday (April 26) night at Don Schaly Stadium. The Pioneers, who won five of six games over a six-day stretch, improved their record to 23-11. The Big Red fell to 18-19.
Sophomore starter Mark Williams (Fayetteville/Perry) earned the win to move to 3-2. The right-hander scattered five runs on 14 hits, walked one and struck out three in six innings of work. Freshman Kyle Lindquist (Columbus/Worthington Kilbourne) threw two scoreless frames, striking out four, and senior Chris Stewart (Dublin/Coffman) worked a perfect ninth for his fourth save of the spring.
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Etta Express sweeps Baldwin-Wallace 8-6 and 23-13 on Alumni Day
Pioneers tie school record with 11 doubles in second game
April 25, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College baseball team swept a doubleheader from visiting Baldwin-Wallace College on Alumni Day Saturday (April 25) afternoon at Don Schaly Stadium. The Pioneers rallied for an 8-6 win in the first game and then out slugged the Yellow Jackets 23-13 in the second game.
Marietta, who remain in second place in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), improved to 22-11 overall and 11-5 in the league. The Pioneers trail first place Heidelberg University by two games with two to play after the Student Princes swept a twinbill at Wilmington College. Baldwin-Wallace fell to 17-17 overall and 7-9 in the OAC.
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Muskingum rallies past Marietta for 6-5 non-conference victory
Etta Express plays host to Baldwin-Wallace on Saturday at 12 p.m.
April 24, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Muskingum College scored four unanswered runs after the fifth inning to steal a 6-5 non-conference victory from host Marietta College Friday (April 24) night at Don Schaly Stadium. The Pioneers fell to 20-11, while the Fighting Muskies improved to 19-14.
Marietta out hit Muskingum 11-10 but could not overcome three errors. Five of the Pioneers’ hits went for extra bases. Senior Cameron Cimino (Boardman) finished 4-for-5 and sophomore Casey Levens (Dayton/Centerville) had a pair of hits in the loss. Forest Wright led the Muskies with four hits from the nine-hole.
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Pitching leads Marietta past Shawnee State 9-2
Etta Express reaches 20-win plateau for 39th straight season
April 23, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — A strong effort from its pitching staff led the Marietta College baseball team to a 9-2 non-conference win over NAIA visiting foe Shawnee State University Thursday (April 23) night at Don Schaly Stadium. The Etta Express used five arms in the victory, which improved its record to 20-10 on the season. It marks the 39th straight year that the four-time national champions have won at least 20 games in a spring. The Bears fell to 21-26.
Marietta’s senior ace T.J. Knowlton (Greenwich/Mapleton) got the start and worked two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit with one strikeout.
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Marietta baseball at Denison canceled due to rain
Pioneers will play host to Shawnee State on Thursday at 7 p.m.
April 22, 2009
GRANVILLE, Ohio — An unexpected, late-afternoon shower has forced Wednesday (April 23) night's Marietta College at Denison University baseball game to be canceled. The teams were scheduled to play a single, nine-inning game at 7 p.m. No makeup date has been set at this time.
Marietta (19-10) will return to action on Thursday (April 23) night when it plays host to Shawnee State University at 7 p.m. Thursday is a special night for local St. Mary's School students as they attend the game in honor of National Turn-off TV week. St. Mary's students will be admitted at no charge.
Fans can listen to WMOA-AM 1490 broadcast the games locally and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. In addition, live stats can be tracked at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/livestats/xlive.htm.
Etta Express defeats visiting Waynesburg 11-8
Marietta improves to 19-10 on the spring
April 21, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College baseball teamed began its busy week on the right track with an 11-8 victory over visiting Waynesburg (Pa.) University on Tuesday (April 21) evening at Don Schaly Stadium. The Pioneers (19-10), who will play six games in five days, built an early lead and then held off a late rally to snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 9-2 at home in 2009. With the loss, the Yellow Jackets fell to 15-15 on the season.
Marietta took the early lead with a four-run first inning against Waynesburg. Sophomore Jordan Thompson (Quaker City/Buckeye Trail), who finished 3-for-5 with two runs scored, singled to left field and senior Cameron Cimino (Boardman) walked to start the frame. Junior Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton), who finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored and four RBI, followed with a double down the third base line to drive in Thompson. Sophomore Casey Levens (Dayton/Centerville) then drilled a three-run shot over the left center field fence for his fourth home run of the season, which gave the Pioneers a 4-0 advantage.
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Start time of today's Marietta and Waynesburg game moved to 4 p.m.
Pioneers will play six games in the next five games
April 21, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The first pitch of Tuesday (April 21) evening's single, nine-inning baseball game between Marietta College and visiting Waynesburg (Pa.) has been moved up to 4 p.m. The junior varsity game has been canceled.
The Pioneers (18-10, 9-5 OAC) have busy week of baseball scheduled. On Wednesday, Marietta is slated to visit Denison for a junior varsity/varsity doubleheader. The varsity game will begin at 7 p.m. The Etta Express returns home on Thursday to play host to Shawnee State at 7 p.m. Marietta will then play a junior varsity/varsity doubleheader with visiting Muskingum on Friday. First pitch of the varsity game is again set for 7 p.m. On Saturday, the busy week will wrap up with an Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader against visiting Baldwin-Wallace. First pitch of that Alumni Day doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m.
Fans can listen to WMOA-AM 1490 broadcast the games locally and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. In addition, live stats of all home games can be tracked at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/livestats/xlive.htm.
#15 Marietta drops OAC doubleheader at rival Otterbein
Etta Express falls 12-1 and 7-3
April 18, 2009
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Host Otterbein College slugged its way to an Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader sweep of the #15 Marietta College baseball team Saturday (April 18) afternoon. The Cardinals smashed five home runs in a 12-1 victory to open the day and then hit two more to help it win the nightcap 7-3. The losses dropped the Pioneers' record to 18-10 overall and 9-5 in the OAC. The Cardinals improved to 15-10, 7-5 in league play.
Senior Jason Baumler (Crownsville, Md./Old Mill) suffered the loss in the opener after allowing nine runs (five earned) on six hits in 3 2/3 innings. Baumler (2-2) walked three, hit three and fanned one in the game.
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#15 Etta Express and Muskingum split OAC doubleheader
Pioneers win opener 5-4 but fall in nightcap 3-2
April 16, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College and Muskingum College renewed their rivalry on the baseball diamond Thursday (April 18) afternoon at Don Schaly Stadium after being rained out the two previous days. The teams produced a pair of one-run games with the #15 Etta Express rallying to win the opener 5-4 and the Fighting Muskies rallying to win the nightcap 3-2.
With the split, Marietta moved to 18-8 overall and 9-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The Pioneers fell to second place, one game behind league leader Heidelberg University after the Student Princes swept a doubleheader at Ohio Northern on Thursday. Muskingum improved to 14-14, 5-7 in the OAC.
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Etta Express and Fighting Muskies pushed back to Thursday at 4 p.m.
Trip to Wittenberg also canceled due to rain
April 15, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College and Muskingum College baseball teams will have to wait another day to renew their rivalary as their Ohio Athletic Conferece (OAC) doubleheader has been postponed for a second straight day. The #15 Pioneers (17-7, 8-2 OAC) and the Fighting Muskies (14-12, 4-6 OAC) are now slated to take the field at Don Schaly Stadium on Thursday (April 16) afternoon at 4 p.m.
Fans can listen to WMOA-AM 1490 broadcast the games locally and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. In addition, live stats can be tracked at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/livestats/xlive.htm.
Muskingum at Marietta baseball postponed until Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Pioneers trip to Wittenberg, slated for Wednesday, put on hold
April 14, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio —The #15 Marietta College baseball team's Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader with visiting Muskingum College has been postponed and is now scheduled for Wednesday (April 15) due to rain. First pitch of Wednesday's action will take place at 4 p.m. inside Don Schaly Stadium. Because of the change, the Pioneers' games at Wittenberg have been postponed. Those games may still be played if Marietta and Muskingum get rained out tomorrow but the weather is clear in Springfield.
Fans can listen to WMOA-AM 1490 broadcast the games locally and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. In addition, live stats can be tracked at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/livestats/xlive.htm.
#15 Marietta sweeps Wilmington 8-7 and 5-3 on Community Day
Cimino hits a key home run in both games
April 11, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Nearly 1,500 fans witnessed senior third baseman Cameron Cimino (Boardman) slam two key home runs and the Marietta College baseball team sweep an Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader against visiting Wilmington College on the 11th annual Baseball Community Day Saturday (April 11) afternoon at Don Schaly Stadium. The Etta Express, ranked #15 in the latest ABCA poll and #19 in the most recent NCBWA/D3baseball.com poll, remained locked atop the league standings with Heidelberg University following 8-7 and 5-3 victories over the Quakers.
Cimino, the reigning OAC Hitter of the Week, drilled a game-winning two-run home run to cap a four-run Marietta (17-7, 8-2 OAC) rally in the sixth inning of the opener. In the nightcap, he then added another two-run shot in the fourth frame, which provided the winning margin. Cimino has now hit six home runs in his last five games at Don Schaly Stadium.
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#15 Marietta splits road doubleheader at Mount Union
Pioneers win opener 6-4 but fall in nightcap 19-11
April 9, 2009
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marietta College baseball team split an Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader at Mount Union College Thursday (April 9) afternoon. The Etta Express, ranked #15 in the latest ABCA poll and #19 in the most recent NCBWA/D3baseball.com poll, took the opener 6-4 before falling 19-11 in the nightcap.
Marietta moved to 15-7, while Mount Union improved to 16-6. Both teams remained tied atop the OAC standings with 6-2 records.
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Marietta baseball at Mount Union postponed until Thursday at 1 p.m.
Pioneers and Purple Raiders to battle for first place in OAC standings
April 8, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College baseball team's doubleheader at Mount Union College, slated for Wednesday (April 8), has been postponed. The games are rescheduled for Thursday (April 9). First pitch is at 1 p.m. As a result, the junior varsity doubleheader at home against Muskingum College has been pushed back to Friday (April 10) at 4 p.m.
Fans can listen to the Mount Union games on WMOA-AM 1490 and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. They can also track live stats at http://livestats.prestosports.com/mountunion/bsb/baseball.html.
Cimino named OAC Hitter of the Week
Senior hit .480 with four home runs in seven games
April 6, 2009
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — The Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) office announced its Athletes of the Week Monday (April 6) afternoon for the period of March 30-April 5, and Marietta College senior third baseman/designated hitter Cameron Cimino (Boardman) was named the OAC Baseball Hitter of the Week.
Cimino, a 2008 All-Region and All-OAC selection, batted .480 (12-for-25) with 10 runs scored and 13 RBI in seven games last week for the #14 Etta Express (14-6, 5-1 OAC). He hit four home runs on the week, including one in each game against Capital on Monday.
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#14 Marietta splits doubleheader at John Carroll
Etta Express falls 5-3 in opener but wins wild nightcap 15-13
April 4, 2009
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Marietta College baseball team rallied in the ninth inning to prevent host John Carroll University from sweeping an Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader on Saturday (April 4). In the opener, the Pioneers dug themselves another early hole and could not recover as they fell 5-3. Marietta then out slugged John Carroll in the nightcap 15-13.
The Etta Express, ranked #14 in the latest ABCA/Collegiate Baseball Poll and #15 in the most recent NBCWA/D3baseball.com Poll, moved to 14-6, 5-1 in league play. The Blue Streaks are now 14-6, 3-3 in the OAC.
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Slow start dooms #14 Marietta baseball in 8-6 loss at Ohio Wesleyan
Pioneers return to OAC play on Saturday John Carroll
April 2, 2009
DELAWARE, Ohio — Ohio Wesleyan University jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and then held on for an 8-6 victory over visiting Marietta College Wednesday (April 2) afternoon, sending the Pioneers to a second loss in as many days against a North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) foe and Mideast Region rival.
The Etta Express, ranked #14 in the latest ABCA/Collegiate Baseball Poll and #15 in the most recent NBCWA/D3baseball.com Poll, fell to 13-5 on the season. Former Pioneer assistant Tyler Mott's Battling Bishops improved to 11-10 on the year.
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#4 Wooster rallies to defeat #14 Marietta 11-10 in 11-inning thriller
Pioneers visit Ohio Wesleyan on Thursday at 4 p.m.
April 1, 2009
WOOSTER, Ohio — The Mideast Regions two powers went head-to-head in a thrilling 11-inning battle Wednesday (April 1) afternoon with #4 College of Wooster pulling out the 11-10 victory over visiting #14 Marietta College at Art Murray Field. The Pioneers (13-4) had opportunities to seal the win, but the Fighting Scots (20-3) rallied to extend the game in both the ninth and 10th innings before plating the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th.
Marietta sophomore John Snyder (Altoona, Pa.) went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, and senior Justin Merryman (New Philadelphia) finished 3-for-6 with a pair of RBI. In addition, junior Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton) added two hits and two RBI in the loss.
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#14 Etta Express hits record seven home runs in 18-4 victory over Franklin
Marietta visits #7 Wooster on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
March 31, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The #14 Marietta College baseball team slugged a school record seven home runs and pounded visiting Franklin (Ind.) College pitching for 21 hits in an 18-4 victory at Don Schaly Stadium on Tuesday (March 31) evening. The win was the Pioneers’ eighth straight and improved their record to 13-3. The Grizzlies snapped a five-game win streak and fell to 12-7.
Head Coach Brian Brewer’s squad received a pair of home runs from senior Cameron Cimino (Boardman) and junior Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton), as well as single home runs from sophomore John Snyder (Altoona, Pa.), junior Tyler Penwell (Washington Court House) and senior Brennan Cribbins (Middleburg Heights/Midpark) on the record-breaking day.
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#14 Marietta extends win streak to seven games with sweep of Capital
Pioneers defeat Crusaders 7-2 and 4-3
March 30, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Senior Cameron Cimino (Boardman) slammed a pair of home runs to help the #14 Marietta College baseball team extend its win streak to seven games with a 7-2 and 4-3 sweep of visiting Capital University Monday (March 30) evening at Don Schaly Stadium. With the wins, the Etta Express improved to 12-3 overall and 4-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC). The Crusaders dropped to 9-11, 1-3 in league play.
Marietta’s offense struck in its first at-bat. Senior Justin Merryman (New Philadelphia) shot a one-out double inside the first base bag and into the corner in right field. Cimino, the next hitter, drilled a two-run home run to left center to give the Pioneers a 2-0 lead. Junior Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton) then walked. After Capital recorded the second out on a deep fly ball, senior Brennan Cribbins (Middleburg Heights/Midpark) and junior Tyler Penwell (Washington Court House) pieced together back-to-back doubles to plate a run each and extend the lead to 4-0.
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Marietta baseball vs. Capital postponed until Monday at 4 p.m.
March 29, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The #14 Marietta College baseball team's Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader with visiting Capital University has been postponed for the second straight day and is now scheduled for Monday (March 30) due to the forecast of rain this afternoon. First pitch of Monday's action will take place at 4 p.m. inside Don Schaly Stadium. Because of the change, the Pioneers' game with Franklin (Ind.) on Monday has been canceled.
Fans can listen to WMOA-AM 1490 broadcast the games locally and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. In addition, live stats can be tracked at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/livestats/xlive.htm.
Marietta baseball vs. Capital postponed until Sunday at 1 p.m.
March 28, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The #14 Marietta College baseball team's Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader with visiting Capital University, slated for Saturday (March 28), has been postponed until Sunday (March 29) due to the forecast of rain this afternoon. First pitch of Sunday's action will take place at 1 p.m. inside Don Schaly Stadium.
Fans can listen to WMOA-AM 1490 broadcast the games locally and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. In addition, live stats can be tracked at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/livestats/xlive.htm.
Penwell's grand slam leads to #14 Marietta's 10-7 win over host Washington & Jefferson
Etta Express wins fifth straight and takes on visiting Capital Saturday at 12 p.m.
March 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, Pa. — Junior Tyler Penwell (Washington Court House) drilled a go ahead grand slam in the top of the eighth to propel the #14 Marietta College baseball team to a 10-7 victory over host Washington & Jefferson College on Friday (March 27) night in a game originally slated for Thursday (March 26). The win, Marietta’s fifth in a row, improved the Pioneers’ record to 10-3. The Presidents fell to 6-4 on the year.
Sophomore John Snyder (Altoona, Pa.) led off the game with a single to right. Senior Justin Merryman (New Philadelphia) followed with a double to left, advancing Snyder to third. Senior Cameron Cimino (Boardman) drove in Snyder and moved Merryman to third with a sacrifice fly. Merryman crossed the plate moments later on a wild pitch to give Marietta a 2-0 lead.
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First pitch of Saturday's Marietta baseball games with Capital moved to 12 p.m.
March 27, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Head Coach Brian Brewer announced on Friday (March 27) afternoon that the start time for Saturday (March 28) afternoon's doubleheader with visiting Capital University has been moved up to 12 p.m. The decision was made to move up the games in an effort to get them in before the rain, which is expected to enter the region in the late afternoon. Visit http://pioneers.marietta.edu Saturday morning for updates.
Marietta at Washington & Jefferson postponed until Friday
Coach Brewer also announces schedule updates for next week
March 26, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Rain forced the Marietta College baseball junior varsity/varsity doubleheader at Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College, slated for Thursday (March 26), to be postponed. The games have been moved to Friday (March 27). First pitch of the junior varsity game is now set for 2:30 p.m., while the varsity game is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Head Coach Brian Brewer has also announced schedule updates for next week. The #14 Etta Express will play host to Franklin (Ind.) College on Monday (March 30) and Tuesday (March 31) at Don Schaly Stadium. The teams will play a single, nine-inning varsity game on Monday night at 7 p.m. They will then play a junior varsity game on Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. and then another varsity game that day at 4 p.m.
Fans can listen to WMOA-AM 1490 broadcast all of the games locally and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html.
Baumler, #14 Etta Express defeat visiting Big Red 8-1
Senior ties a career high with seven strikeouts in six innings
March 25, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Senior Jason Baumler (Crownsville, Md./Old Mill) threw six shutout innings in #14 Marietta College baseball’s 8-1 victory over visiting Denison University Wednesday (March 25) night at Don Schaly Stadium.
Baumler, who improved his record to 1-1, equaled his longest outing of the season. The right-hander scattered six hits and matched a career high with seven strikeouts in the win, which improved the Pioneers’ record to 9-3. The Big Red fell to 9-7 on the year.
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Start time of Marietta vs. Denison varsity game moved to 6:30 p.m.
Junior varsity game canceled
March 25, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The start time of Wednesday (March 25) night's #14 Marietta College baseball team's varsity game against visiting Denison University at Don Schaly Stadium has been moved up due to weather. The Etta Express (8-3) and the Big Red (9-6) will now take the field in a single, nine-inning game at 6:30 p.m. The junior varsity game has been canceled.
Fans can listen to John Wharff and Mark Bradley broadcast the action on WMOA-AM 1490 and online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html. In addition, live stats can be tracked at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/livestats/xlive.htm.
#18 Etta Express sweeps doubleheader at #3 Heidelberg
Marietta opens OAC play with 7-2 and 11-8 victories of league rival
March 21, 2009
TIFFIN, Ohio — The #18 Marietta College baseball team opened Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) play with a doubleheader sweep at rival #3 Heidelberg University Saturday (March 21) afternoon in Peaceful Valley. The Pioneers (8-3, 2-0 OAC), who swept the Student Princes (11-5, 0-2 OAC) in their league opener for the second straight year, won the first game 7-2 and then held on for an 11-8 victory in the nightcap.
The sweep marked the second and third victories for the four-time national champion Etta Express against a top 10 team; Marietta defeated then #7 Texas-Tyler on March 9 during its spring trip to Abilene, Texas.
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Three-run sixth helps #18 Marietta salvage split with visiting La Roche
Pioneers fall 10-8 in opener and win 10-9 in nightcap
March 18, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The #18 Marietta College baseball team opened its 2009 home schedule with a non-conference doubleheader split against visiting La Roche (Pa.) College on Wednesday (March 18) afternoon at Don Schaly Stadium. The Redhawks (3-6) scored eight of their 10 runs with two outs en route to a 10-8 victory over the Pioneers in the opener. Marietta (6-3) then turned the tables by scoring three runs with two outs in the bottom of the sixth frame to secure a 10-9 victory in the nightcap.
La Roche took a 1-0 lead by scoring a run in the top of the first against Marietta sophomore starter Mark Williams (Fayetteville/Perry). Pioneer junior Chris Beatty (Seven Fields, Pa./Hampton) tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the frame with a single to right field. Senior Cameron Cimino (Boardman), who tripled over the center fielder’s head earlier in the inning, scored on the play.
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#13 Marietta splits doubleheader at Maryville (Tenn.)
Etta Express falls 6-5 and wins 4-0
March 15, 2009
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The #13 Marietta College baseball team wrapped up its spring trip by splitting a doubleheader at Maryville (Tenn.) College on Sunday (March 15) afternoon. The Pioneers fell 6-5 in nine innings before winning 4-0 in the nightcap of the doubleheader that was added this weekend to replace two of the games lost due to rain while the Etta Express was in Texas. The split moved Marietta’s record to 5-2, while Maryville improved to 11-8.
The Pioneers trailed 2-0 after the first inning of the opener. Marietta evened the score at 2-2 in the fourth when they plated a pair of runs on a fielder’s choice off the bat of sophomore Casey Levens (Dayton/Centerville). Seniors Justin Merryman (New Philadelphia) and Cameron Cimino (Boardman) both singled earlier in the frame and scored on the play, which was aided by a throwing error. The Scots regained the lead 3-2 in the bottom of the frame.
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Etta Express to play doubleheader at Maryville (Tenn.) on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Added to replace canceled games during spring trip
March 14, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas — The #13 Marietta College baseball team will make a pit stop in Maryville, Tenn., on Sunday (March 15) to play a Mideast Region doubleheader at Maryville College. First pitch will be slated for 2 p.m. The games have been added to replace a portion of those lost due to rain while the Etta Express (4-1) was in Texas for its spring trip.
Chris Wharff will be traveling down to Maryville to broadcast the games for WMOA-AM 1490. That broadcast can be heard online at http://wmoa1490.com/. Live stats will also be available at http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/athletics/livestats/baseball/index.asp. Live video can be seen at http://www.pennatlantic.com/main.php?module=event-detail&eventId=10509.
Friday's Marietta baseball games in Fort Worth canceled
Etta Express looking to play game(s) on way back to Ohio
March 12, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — For the second time in three days, the #13 Marietta College baseball team's schedule in Texas has been affected by rain. The Pioneers had a pair of games canceled on Wednesday and learned Thursday (March 12) evening that their doubleheader at Texas-Wesleyan in Fort Worth on Friday has also been called off due to weather.
Marietta will begin its drive home Friday morning but is looking to fit in a game or two, possibly in Memphis, Tenn., this weekend. Any schedule additions will be posted at http://pioneers.marietta.edu.
Wednesday's action canceled at Abilene Classic
Etta Express slated to play doubleheader Friday at Texas Wesleyan
March 11, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — Rain in Abilene, Texas, forced the cancellation of the #13 Marietta College baseball team's games Wednesday (March 11) at the 2009 Abilene Classic. The Pioneers are slated to return to action on Friday (March 14) when they visit Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m.
#13 Etta Express defeats McMurry 11-5 in Abilene Classic
Pioneer freshman Brian Gasser throws seven strong innings in win
March 10, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — The #13 Marietta College baseball team improved to 4-1 with an 11-5 victory over host McMurry University Tuesday (March 10) night at Walt Driggers Field in day two of the Abilene Classic.
The four-time national champion Etta Express, who suffered a 4-2 loss to NCAA Division II #5 Abilene Christian earlier in the day, pounded out 13 hits and got a stellar pitching performance from freshman Brian Gasser (New Philadelphia/Indian Valley) in the victory.
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#13 Etta Express falls 4-2 to NCAA D-II's #5 Abilene Christian
Marietta takes on McMurry tonight at 8 p.m.
March 10, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — The #13 Marietta College baseball team opened day two of the Abilene Classic with a match-up against host Abilene Christian University, ranked #5 in NCAA Division II. The Pioneers went toe-to-toe with the Wildcats but fell 4-2 to drop to 3-1 on the young season. Abilene Christian improved to 19-5 on the spring.
Marietta was out hit 10-6 and made two costly errors early in the game, which led to two unearned runs. The Pioneers stranded six runners, while the Wildcats left nine on base.
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Marietta climbs to #13 in latest NCBWA/D3baseball.com Poll
Pioneers continue Abilene Classic Tuesday
March 10, 2009
DALLAS, Texas — The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) teamed up with D3baseball.com to release its latest NCAA Division III Baseball Poll Tuesday (March 10) afternoon, and Marietta College climbed up four spots from last week to sit #13 in the Top 25 rankings, which included action through Sunday (March 8). [Top 25 Poll]
Head Coach Brian Brewer’s squad improved to 3-0 on Monday night with a 6-5 win over #3 Texas-Tyler on day one of the Abilene Classic. The Pioneers opened the year with a pair of wins in Memphis, Tenn., over Rhodes (Tenn.) and Blackburn (Ill.), respectively.
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#17 Marietta rallies past #7 Texas-Tyler 6-5
Levens hits third home run of the season
March 9, 2009
ABILENE, Texas — Two of the nation’s top NCAA Division III baseball teams went head-to-head under the lights at Walt Driggers Field Monday (March 9) night on the campus of McMurry University during day one of the Abilene Classic. #17 Marietta College plated three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to complete the comeback and knock off #7 Texas-Tyler. The Pioneers’ improved their record to 3-0, while the Patriots fell to 14-4.
Texas-Tyler scored a run against Marietta senior T.J. Knowlton (Mapleton/Greenwich) in its first at-bat of the game. Marietta answered in its half of the first frame when senior third baseman Cameron Cimino (Boardman) drilled a one-out, two-run home run to right center field. Senior right fielder Justin Merryman (New Philadelphia), who doubled, scored on the home run, Cimino’s first of the season.
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#17 Marietta opens 2009 season with two wins in Memphis
Etta Express defeats Rhodes 6-5 and Blackburn 11-6
March 7, 2009
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The #17 Marietta College baseball team rallied for a 6-5 victory in 10 innings over host Rhodes College and then topped Blackburn College, 11-6, on Saturday (March 7) in Memphis, Tenn. The four-time National Champion Pioneers improved to 2-0 on the season with the wins.
Senior Justin Merryman (New Philadelphia) delivered a game-tying, two-out single in the top of the ninth, and sophomore John Snyder (Altoona, Pa.) followed with a game-winning RBI single in the top of the tenth to propel the Etta Express to a win over Rhodes in its season opener.
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Marietta baseball adds game against Blackburn on Saturday in Memphis
Pioneers will battle Beavers at 8 p.m.
March 5, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College Head Baseball Coach Brian Brewer announced an addition to the team's 2009 schedule on Thursday (March 5) morning. The four-time national champion Etta Express will take on Blackburn College from Carlinville, Ill., on Saturday (March 7) night in Memphis, Tenn. First pitch is slated for 8 p.m. Marietta will open the season earlier in the day with a match-up against host Rhodes College. Game time is set for 11:30 a.m. Live statistics of the Rhodes game can be tracked at http://livestats.internetconsult.com/rhodes/baseball/. Live video streaming will also be available at http://atwsportscast.com/Colleges/Players/RhodesCollege.htm.
Marietta baseball fans can once again follow all of the action during the 2009 season when John Wharff and Mark Bradley broadcast each game on WMOA-AM 1490. The games can also be heard online at http://pioneers.marietta.edu/onlinebroadcasts.html.
Marietta's weekend trip to Tournament of Champions canceled due to weather
Pioneers will open season on March 7 in Memphis
Feb. 27, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — Rain has forced Marietta College baseball's trip to the Tournament of Champions, hosted by North Carolina Wesleyan College, to be canceled. The Pioneers will now open the season against Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn., on March 7. First pitch is slated for 11:30 a.m.
2009 Marietta College baseball preview
Etta Express working toward fifth national title this spring
Feb. 20, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — There is great optimism surrounding the Marietta College baseball team as it enters the 2009 season. Sixth-year Head Coach Brian Brewer’s squad is filled with talent and hungry to win the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) and make its return to the NCAA Tournament after a 2008 campaign, which left the Pioneers one win shy of a third-straight trip to postseason play.
Marietta, which won national championships in 1981, 1983, 1986 and 2006, has plenty of firepower as it heads into the spring. The Etta Express expects to return 10 of 12 lettermen, seven everyday starters and almost its entire pitching staff. A group of hard-working underclassmen and freshmen will battle to fill the few holes left by graduation.
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Etta Express ranked #15 in NCAA D-III Preseason Poll
Marietta College begins pursuit of record fifth national title on Feb. 28
Jan. 5, 2009
MARIETTA, Ohio — The release of the Collegiate Baseball NCAA Division III Preseason Poll is the first sign that the 2009 Marietta College baseball season will soon be getting underway. With 10 returning lettermen and a talented group of newcomers, sixth-year Head Coach Brian Brewer’s Pioneers expect to assert themselves as a conference, regional and national contender once again in 2009. Collegiate Baseball echoed that sentiment by voting Marietta #15 in the 30-team poll, which was release on Dec. 23.
The Etta Express will begin practice in mid January and open the season in less than two months when it takes on #27 Piedmont College from Demorest, Ga., on Feb. 28. The match-up is part of a three-game trip to Rocky Mount, N.C., where Marietta will also play host North Carolina Wesleyan on Feb. 28 and then Montclair State (N.J.) University, who also received votes in the poll, on March 1.
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Time change announced for Marietta Baseball Camp of Champs
Camps will have one session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov. 18, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The schedule for the 2008 Marietta College Baseball Camp of Champs, slated for Nov. 30 and Dec. 14 at Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, have been adjusted.
The Sunday camps have been condensed to one session, which will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The cost of the camp is $80. [Camp Site]
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DeMark named San Diego Padres Minor League Pitcher of the Year
2006 Marietta College graduate selected by MadFriars.com
Nov. 14, 2008
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mike DeMark, a 2006 graduate of Marietta College and current San Diego Padres farmhand, was named the professional baseball organization’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year by MadFriars.com on Monday (Nov. 10).
DeMark, who signed a minor league contract with the Padres in 2007, had a breakout year in 2008, splitting time between a pair of San Diego’s minor league affiliates. It is the first time that the site has chosen a reliever as it Pitcher of the Year.
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Marietta College baseball to host Camp of Champs this winter
Camps will take place on Nov. 30 and Dec. 14
Nov. 14, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College baseball staff will be hosting two indoor prospect camps this winter at Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, on the campus of Marietta College. The camps will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 14. The cost of the camp is $80. [Camp Site]
Campers will have the opportunity to work with and be evaluated by the staff. They will also get a chance to meet with representatives of the Admission and Financial Aid Offices. Space is limited and restricted to 2009, 2010 and 2011 high school graduates.
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Blue vs. White champions crowned as Marietta baseball wraps up fall
Pioneers prepare to make another run at OAC, Regional and National titles in 2009
Oct. 30, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta College Baseball program completed its 2008 fall season Friday (Oct. 24) with the conclusion of its annual Blue vs. White playoff series. It was a very active and productive fall for Marietta baseball players, particularly the newcomers, as nearly the entire roster played in over 25 games during the past two months.
The fall began with the Greater Marietta Fall Baseball League, a four team community league which played its 25th season. The GMFBL featured an 11-game regular season schedule and double-elimination playoff tournament. The regular season was extremely competitive with all four teams finishing within a game of each other in the standings. Zide’s Sport Shop took home the GMFBL title with an 11-1 victory over People’s Bank in the championship game. Zide’s was paced by the GMFBL’s leading hitter John Snyder (.548 BA, 8 triples, 18 runs scored), and the league’s top starting pitcher Brian Gasser (3-1, 1.17 ERA). Black’s Tree Service took home third place, while Michael Bradley & Co. finished in fourth.
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Sign up today to be a part of the Greater Marietta Fall Baseball League's 25th season
Applications available a Zide's Sports Shop; meeting slated for Aug. 25 at Marietta College
Aug. 18, 2008
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Greater Marietta Fall Baseball League opens its 25th season on Sept. 4. Registration is now open to all that are interested in joining the league.
The GMFBL is for men living in Washington and Wood Counties whose high school class has graduated. Applications are available at Zide's Sport Shop.
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DeSalvo ’03 added to Atlanta’s major league roster
NCAA's career strikeout leader joins Braves bullpen
Aug. 16, 2008
ATLANTA, Georgia — Marietta College graduate Matt DeSalvo ’03 is back in a major league baseball uniform. On Friday (Aug. 15) evening, the Atlanta Braves purchased the contract of the NCAA’s career win and strikeout leader from Richmond, its Class AAA affiliate. DeSalvo, who is expected to provide depth in the bullpen, replaced Tom Glavine on the roster. Glavine, a 305-game winner and two-time former Cy Young Award winner, returned to the disabled list for the third time this season. This time it was after just one start with the Braves.
DeSalvo, who signed with the New York Yankees as a non-drafted free agent on May 15, 2003, made his major league debut with the Yankees in 2007. The right-hander appeared in seven games and made six starts for New York last summer. He signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves this winter and was invited to spring training before being optioned to Richmond at the start of the season.
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DeMark ’06 promoted to Class AA San Antonio Missions
Right-hander worked two scoreless innings in debut on Friday
July 28, 2008
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Diego Padres promoted Marietta College graduate Mike DeMark '06 to the San Antonio Missions, its Class AA affiliate in the Texas League, this past week.
DeMark made his debut on Friday (July 29) against the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A counterpart of the Texas Rangers. He threw two scoreless innings in the Missions' 6-3 loss to the RoughRiders. DeMark retired the first four hitters he faced before giving up a one-out single in the seventh. DeMark, however, picked that runner off first base and then struck out the next hitter to get out of the inning unscathed.
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Sidick to play in 2008 Frontier League All-Star Game
Washington Wild Thing will have Bobble Head Night on July 27
July 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, Pa. — Former Marietta College baseball and football standout Chris Sidick '05, a member of the Washington Wild Things, was recently selected to participate in the Frontier League’s 16th annual All-Star Game.
The annual mid-season game, which pits the East Division against West Division, will be played at Wuerfel Park in Traverse City, Michigan, on Wednesday July 16, 2008, at 7:05 p.m. [All-Star Announcement]
The Washington Wild Things have also announced that Sunday July 27, 2008, will be Chris Sidick Bobble Head Night. The first 1,000 fans through the gate for the 6:35 p.m. match-up with the Chillicothe Paints will receive a Chris Sidick Bobble Head, courtesy of Alberts Meats.
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