Players to Arrive Sunday

It's that time of year again, folks! The Daredevils will begin to arrive in the Outer Banks on Sunday. THIS SUNDAY. As in 5 days from now! Get ready for another exciting season because it starts in one week!

The Countdown Continues...

Sixteen more days... 

I'm back safely in the Outer Banks helping get some last minute things together. We are still looking for host families... anyone interested? Call general manager Owen Hassell at (252) 441-0600. 

Kolarek makes two appearances in doubleheader versus Clemson

The Maryland head coach Terry Rupp must have heard me hollering for pitcher Adam Kolarek because he made not one, but TWO relief appearances in the doubleheader today versus Clemson.

In game two of the series, Kolarek came in with two outs and runners on first and second in the bottom of the 6^th inning. He allowed one run to score off of a single by Clemson designated hitter Chris Epps before striking out the Tiger second baseman, Mike Freeman, to end the inning.

In the bottom of the 7^th inning, Kolarek retired the side. Then, after giving up a lead off double and a walk in the bottom of the 8^th, Kolarek came out of the game. Maryland fell to Clemson 7-4.

In game three of the series, the future Daredevil came in again to pitch in the bottom of the 6^th inning. This time the game was tied 6-6 with a runner on first. Kolarek picked off the runner to get the second out. Maryland got the third out when Clemson centerfielder Wilson Boyd grounded out to first. Kolarek got the job done, and Maryland went on to win the game 8-6.

I’d say this was a successful road trip because I got to see both Eric Potter and Adam Kolarek pitch. I’m looking forward to another great Daredevils season! 24 more days… 

Future Daredevil makes relief appearance versus Clemson

I thought one last road trip before the season started would get me even more in the baseball spirit – especially if I made it a trip to see some future Daredevils in action!

The Maryland Terrapins are on the road this weekend here in Clemson, SC. Adam Kolarek and Eric Potter, both pitchers for Maryland, have already signed on to play for the Daredevils this summer. I decided to come scope them out.

In game one of the series, sophomore Eric Potter made a relief appearance. Coming in to pitch in the bottom of the 6^th inning down 7-0 with only one out and a runner on first, Potter got the job done. A pop out by Clemson left-fielder Jeff Schaus and a groundout by the first baseman Ben Paulsen left the runner stranded.

Potter came back out to the mound with a sharp performance in the bottom of the 7^th inning. He allowed only one hit while striking out two batters.

The bottom of the 8^th inning started off with a homerun to centerfield by Tiger pinch hitter Richard Mounce. Potter gave up three more hits and a walk in the inning, giving the Tigers an 11-1 lead.

With the exception of one poor inning, Eric Potter looked like he will have a lot to bring to the Daredevils this summer. When he was able to find the strike zone, he looked good.

Stay tuned… I’m hoping I’ll get to see Kolarek pitch tomorrow!