I am writing this as I am sitting in a hotel room in Harrisburg VA preparing to take on James Madison University. We play them tomorrow night(Friday) at 6:30. Then again Saturday and Sunday before returning home to Wilmington. I am glad to be on the road but it does keep us busy and running all over the east coast all the time.
Now to update you on our progress. Well when we left off I think we were about to play George Mason. Well that weekend went ok we took one out of three games and ended up 3-3 in conference. That week we played Campbell University at home and beat them in a close game before we headed to Dealware this past weekend. We made the nine hour bus ride to Delaware and built off our win to campbell. We played really well Friday and Saturday winning with no doubt about it. Then on Sunday we came out Flat and had to battle to win in extras. This week we welcomed Charleston Southern to our field then sent them home with a loss. The next day we played NC State one of our big rivals and I am so glad to say that for the first time since 1998 we beat them in Raliegh and it was great.
I have really enjoyed telling you guys about our season hopefully we will see you out there before school is over and maybe even after to cheer us on.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Another update
So last I left off we had just beat Elon and were preparing for Rhode Island to head to Wilmington. Let me just say that the good run we had came to an end versus them. We dropped two of three games against them and play very bad. We made eleven errors in three games. It was so unbelievable to watch us play so bad.
After a rough weekend we had a full week off with no mid week games. This is rare in college baseball but it just worked out that way for that week. So that whole week we practiced and worked on defense getting ready to open up conference play against Towson. We started off right were we left off last weekend dropping the Friday game 7-2 and looking ugly doing it. We had a long talk about how we need to pick it up as a team and that is just what we did. We beat them on Saturday and Sunday very convincingly.
Then just last night we played at our rival ECU in Greenville. Talk about an adventure. We started the game scoring two quick runs. I was the starting pitcher and came out throwing well getting two strikeouts in the first. We then proceeded to go up 8 to 1 over the next two innings. Then I got injured and hurt my back, do not worry it is not serious, but I had to come out of the game. Then it got ridiculous, the umpires were terrible and it lead to a war of them throwing at our guys then us throwing at them. Then the dugouts cleared a brawl was on the verge of starting. I do not think I have heard more yelling anywhere in my life. The staduim of about 3000 sounded like thirty thousand it was incredible. After all this happened and the dust settle they had chipped away and were now winning 10-8. Although we were not going down without a fight. We scored two more to tie it up then they scored two more. Finally we busted it open and scored 5 runs in the eighth inning and went ahead 15-12. Winning eventually by a final of 15-13. It was an awesome game that I must say has affected my current voice from all the yelling we did.
This weekend we are back to conference play against George Mason. If anyone is still in town please come out and watch I promise it will be good.
After a rough weekend we had a full week off with no mid week games. This is rare in college baseball but it just worked out that way for that week. So that whole week we practiced and worked on defense getting ready to open up conference play against Towson. We started off right were we left off last weekend dropping the Friday game 7-2 and looking ugly doing it. We had a long talk about how we need to pick it up as a team and that is just what we did. We beat them on Saturday and Sunday very convincingly.
Then just last night we played at our rival ECU in Greenville. Talk about an adventure. We started the game scoring two quick runs. I was the starting pitcher and came out throwing well getting two strikeouts in the first. We then proceeded to go up 8 to 1 over the next two innings. Then I got injured and hurt my back, do not worry it is not serious, but I had to come out of the game. Then it got ridiculous, the umpires were terrible and it lead to a war of them throwing at our guys then us throwing at them. Then the dugouts cleared a brawl was on the verge of starting. I do not think I have heard more yelling anywhere in my life. The staduim of about 3000 sounded like thirty thousand it was incredible. After all this happened and the dust settle they had chipped away and were now winning 10-8. Although we were not going down without a fight. We scored two more to tie it up then they scored two more. Finally we busted it open and scored 5 runs in the eighth inning and went ahead 15-12. Winning eventually by a final of 15-13. It was an awesome game that I must say has affected my current voice from all the yelling we did.
This weekend we are back to conference play against George Mason. If anyone is still in town please come out and watch I promise it will be good.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Baseball update
So in my last blog I talked about how the we were preparing to take off to Jacksonville to play our first game. Well that seems like such a long time ago now. That may sound silly but the season seems to fly by so fast. So let me give you the update thus far of the team.
We started off really well we won our first two games in Jacksonville and looked like the team to beat out of the gate. Unfortunately that did not last very long and we then lost seven of our next nine. Turning us into the team that everybody beats. It was unbelievable how we just could not find a way to win. It was starting to get to everybody and we were all frustrated. Then we played Ball State to extra innings and while we lost it showed us that we are good and can play with anybody.
We then began our winning ways again. We have won six straight games including two big wins against Elon and NC State just this week. We have played really well only giving up only twenty-one runs in the last six games and scoring sixty-two runs on offense. We have done everything right so far and are back to our winning ways. I personally got to pitch against Elon at their place and I threw very well. I threw seven innings and struck out eight batters it was great feeling because they are a huge rival of ours.
I can not wait to get back on the field again this weekend when we play Rhode Island here in Wilmington. I encourage anybody in town to stop by I promise it will be worth it.
We started off really well we won our first two games in Jacksonville and looked like the team to beat out of the gate. Unfortunately that did not last very long and we then lost seven of our next nine. Turning us into the team that everybody beats. It was unbelievable how we just could not find a way to win. It was starting to get to everybody and we were all frustrated. Then we played Ball State to extra innings and while we lost it showed us that we are good and can play with anybody.
We then began our winning ways again. We have won six straight games including two big wins against Elon and NC State just this week. We have played really well only giving up only twenty-one runs in the last six games and scoring sixty-two runs on offense. We have done everything right so far and are back to our winning ways. I personally got to pitch against Elon at their place and I threw very well. I threw seven innings and struck out eight batters it was great feeling because they are a huge rival of ours.
I can not wait to get back on the field again this weekend when we play Rhode Island here in Wilmington. I encourage anybody in town to stop by I promise it will be worth it.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
On The Road!
So here we gomy third installment of blogging in this class. I will continue with my baseball updates for you guys.
I am currently packing my clothes for the long weekend trip to Jacksonville FL. To take on the University of Jacksonville Dolphins. I can not wait to get on the road down there and play somebody. I am so sick of have having to play my own teammates I am ready to have someone else in another uinform to play against.
We will arrive Thursday night. Wake up on Friday with our first game of the new season at 4 oclock. Then Saturday we will wake up and play at 1 and Sunday at 1 also. I have told that I am starting the Sunday game this weekend. I am so excited to play that I do not know if I will be able to sleep tomorrow night.
Our coaches re ready to go and so are we. I just can not wait to start because before you know it, it is over. Well I need to keep packing and get ready for the trip but I hope that you all come out to watch us at our home opener next Friday. It would be great to see you guys.
I am currently packing my clothes for the long weekend trip to Jacksonville FL. To take on the University of Jacksonville Dolphins. I can not wait to get on the road down there and play somebody. I am so sick of have having to play my own teammates I am ready to have someone else in another uinform to play against.
We will arrive Thursday night. Wake up on Friday with our first game of the new season at 4 oclock. Then Saturday we will wake up and play at 1 and Sunday at 1 also. I have told that I am starting the Sunday game this weekend. I am so excited to play that I do not know if I will be able to sleep tomorrow night.
Our coaches re ready to go and so are we. I just can not wait to start because before you know it, it is over. Well I need to keep packing and get ready for the trip but I hope that you all come out to watch us at our home opener next Friday. It would be great to see you guys.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The New Season
So last time in my post I told you guys a little bit about myself and my life. I pointed out that I play baseball and was fortunate enough to get drafted last year but decided to come back. I am so glad I did to because I love this time of year. It's a time that the Diamond Hawks are taking flight and getting ready for a long season.
Just to give everyone a little background about your team. We are coming off a 31-23 season last year and lost only one senior. So basically we return everyone from last years club. We have been picked to finish second in the conference behind James Madison University. This is kind of a slap in the face because they did not even make it to the conference tournament last year and we made it to the finals before losing to Georgia State. Not to mention that we also started the year 19-3 a school record.
So far this year we have been just scrimmaging each other and are itching to start playing against someone else. We open up the season in two weeks on the 19th in Jacksonville FL. against Jacksonville University. Then we come back for seven straight weekends of home games. Starting that off with the Hughs Bros. Challenge against Liberty, Lehigh and Morehead State. Overall we have a good chance to do really well early and carry it into the whole season.
As for me personally I have started in a few scrimmages and done well. Some rain has pushed back our normal routine but that happens sometimes. I am really ready to kick off this season and get to playing with my teammates. This group of guys has a lot of potential and have become very close with each other. We are ready to play.
Lastly I want to encourage you all to come out and watch. I know it can be cold a lot of nights early on but we as players really do love to see the stands filled and cheering for us. It means a lot to us and I think it is fun for you guys to.
Just to give everyone a little background about your team. We are coming off a 31-23 season last year and lost only one senior. So basically we return everyone from last years club. We have been picked to finish second in the conference behind James Madison University. This is kind of a slap in the face because they did not even make it to the conference tournament last year and we made it to the finals before losing to Georgia State. Not to mention that we also started the year 19-3 a school record.
So far this year we have been just scrimmaging each other and are itching to start playing against someone else. We open up the season in two weeks on the 19th in Jacksonville FL. against Jacksonville University. Then we come back for seven straight weekends of home games. Starting that off with the Hughs Bros. Challenge against Liberty, Lehigh and Morehead State. Overall we have a good chance to do really well early and carry it into the whole season.
As for me personally I have started in a few scrimmages and done well. Some rain has pushed back our normal routine but that happens sometimes. I am really ready to kick off this season and get to playing with my teammates. This group of guys has a lot of potential and have become very close with each other. We are ready to play.
Lastly I want to encourage you all to come out and watch. I know it can be cold a lot of nights early on but we as players really do love to see the stands filled and cheering for us. It means a lot to us and I think it is fun for you guys to.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
ME!
Well to start off my first blog I thought I would tell you guys a little about me. My name is Daniel and I just turned twenty two years old on January 13. I am from Snow Hill Maryland, which is a tiny farm town on the eastern shore. I am a senior here at UNCW and have loved it so much I do not want to ever leave.
You may ask how I ended up down here from MD. Well it is because I play on the baseball team here. I was recruited to come play here and I just could not say no after visiting. I am a pitcher and I love it, the thrill of getting to play at the college level is a great experience. It does keep me very busy but I would not have it any other way. I would encourage anybody that wants to come out and watch us play, we as players love to see the stands filled up.
Moving on I want to tell you a little about my family. There are my parents Jeff and Megan, then my sister Sarah who just recently moved down here to Wilmington to attend Cape Fear Community College. She wants to Transfer into UNCW next semester. We have a jack russell terrier named Toby and a fish pond in my backyard full of fish. Overall I think my family is great and I love them very much, but I might be biased. HA
As far as my goals in life I have always wanted to take my baseball career as far as I could. I even was fortunate to have been drafted last year by the Washington Nationals. It was a great honor but I wanted to come back and finish my degree. I think of myself as a down to earth person and I realize that by having a degree I can do anything I want. My ultimate goal however would be to play baseball as long as possible then host a sports talk show about local high school and college sports.
In the end that is a little bit about me. I hope to talk to you all soon.
You may ask how I ended up down here from MD. Well it is because I play on the baseball team here. I was recruited to come play here and I just could not say no after visiting. I am a pitcher and I love it, the thrill of getting to play at the college level is a great experience. It does keep me very busy but I would not have it any other way. I would encourage anybody that wants to come out and watch us play, we as players love to see the stands filled up.
Moving on I want to tell you a little about my family. There are my parents Jeff and Megan, then my sister Sarah who just recently moved down here to Wilmington to attend Cape Fear Community College. She wants to Transfer into UNCW next semester. We have a jack russell terrier named Toby and a fish pond in my backyard full of fish. Overall I think my family is great and I love them very much, but I might be biased. HA
As far as my goals in life I have always wanted to take my baseball career as far as I could. I even was fortunate to have been drafted last year by the Washington Nationals. It was a great honor but I wanted to come back and finish my degree. I think of myself as a down to earth person and I realize that by having a degree I can do anything I want. My ultimate goal however would be to play baseball as long as possible then host a sports talk show about local high school and college sports.
In the end that is a little bit about me. I hope to talk to you all soon.
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