Wilmington, N.C. - - - For the second consecutive night, the Morehead City Marlins fell behind early and were unable to even the score in a 5-2 defeat to the host Wilmington Sharks from Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium Thursday evening. The Marlins drop their seventh straight game to the Sharks with Wilmington leading the season series 9-4.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins catcher Kyle Skeels (Coastal Carolina) hammered a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to trim the deficit down to two runs; however, the Marlins dropped their sixth consecutive contest to the visiting Wilmington Sharks by a score of 7-4 from Puck O'Neal at Big Rock Stadium Wednesday evening.
Edenton, N.C. - - - Due to unplayable field conditions at Historic Hicks Field in Edenton, tonight's doubleheader between the Morehead City Marlins and Edenton Steamers has been suspended. A make-up date to finish the suspended game from July 2 and the second full contest will be determined in the near future.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - 2011 Morehead City Marlin and former Sam Houston State University left-handed pitcher Caleb Smith made his Major League Baseball debut last night with the New York Yankees. Smith tossed three innings in relief, allowing two earned runs on four hits with five strikeouts against the Minnesota Twins from Target Field.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins shortstop Chandler Corley (Armstrong State) and designated hitter Randy Perez (Central Methodist) each drilled their second home runs of the season, leading the host Marlins to a 7-3 victory over the Wilson Tobs in a weather-shortened game from Puck O'Neal at Big Rock Stadium Saturday evening. The game entered a lightning delay after the conclusion of the sixth inning until the contest was officially called due to more inclement weather in the area.
Wilmington, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins center fielder Alec Wilson (Stanford) tallied a season-high 3-for-4 performance at the plate with three RBIs; however, the Marlins late ninth inning rally fell short in a 9-7 defeat to the host Wilmington Sharks from Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium Friday evening. MHC trailed by a pair of runs with the bases loaded in the top of the ninth, but came one play short of a potential game-tying hit.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins first baseman Randy Perez (Central Methodist) scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure the amazing walk-off victory over the visiting Edenton Steamers from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Thursday evening. The Marlins win on a walk-off wild pitch for the second consecutive game by the same final score.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins right fielder Jackson Ware (Mercer) scored the game-winning run from third base on a wild pitch, securing the 5-4 walk-off victory over the visiting Fayetteville SwampDogs from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Saturday evening. The Marlins played in back-to-back 10-inning contests after falling to the Holly Springs Salamanders 4-3 on a walk-off single from Ting Stadium last night. Morehead City tallied its first walk-off triumph of the 2017 season.
Miami, Fla. - - - Former Morehead City Marlin and Stanford University right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill ('14) has been selected to play in the Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game this Sunday, July 9 from Marlins Park in Miami. The annual exhibition game features the top Minor League baseball prospects from the United States and a team of prospects from other countries in the World competing against each other in a nine inning contest. Quantrill will represent his home nation of Canada and play for the World team.
Holly Springs, N.C. - - - Holly Springs first baseman Zach Piazza (Limestone) tallied a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Morehead City Marlins fell to the host Holly Springs Salamanders in a heartbreaking 4-3 decision from Ting Stadium at the North Main Athletic Complex Friday evening. The MHC pitching staff held the Salamanders scoreless for six consecutive innings before the hosts posted the game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Wilmington, N.C. - - - Following the game-tying solo home run by MHC outfielder Sammy Miller (Longwood) in the top of the second inning, the host Wilmington Sharks tallied eight unanswered runs in the bottom frames of the second and third inning en route to the 11-4 victory over the visiting Morehead City Marlins from Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium Wednesday evening.
Wilson, N.C. - - - Tuesday evening's contest between the Morehead City Marlins and host Wilson Tobs was suspended due to heavy rainfall and unplayable field conditions from Fleming Stadium. The game will be finished on July 29 from Wilson with the Marlins leading 9-3 in the top of the fifth inning. Morehead City held a 1-0 advantage before 90 minute rain delay in the bottom of the second inning.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins posted another strong offensive effort with nine runs on 14 hits; however, the Marlins dropped a tough 16-9 decision to the visiting Wilmington Sharks from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Monday evening. Wilmington scored 10 out of its 16 runs all with two outs in the contest.
Edenton, N.C. - - - The opening game of the second half of the season between the Morehead City Marlins and Edenton Steamers was suspended due to lightning in the area. Tonight's contest will be made up at a later date in the season with the Marlins leading by a score of 3-2 entering the top of the fifth inning.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins right fielder Sammy Miller (Longwood) and left fielder Derek Olenchuk finish a combined 5-for-7 at the plate with a pair of runs scored in the contest; however, the Marlins fall to the visiting Wilmington Sharks by a score of 9-3 from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Saturday evening. Wilmington tallied six of its nine runs all with two outs in the inning.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins allowed a season-high total in hits and runs, falling to the visiting Wilson Tobs by a score of 18-7 from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Friday evening. Wilson scored 12 unanswered runs in the top of the second and third inning to bury the Marlins early in the contest.
Fayetteville, N.C. - - - Trailing 8-0, the Morehead City Marlins responded with five unanswered runs in the top of the eighth and ninth innings; however, the Marlins fell to the host Fayetteville SwampDogs by a final score of 8-5 from J.P. Riddle Stadium Wednesday evening.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City right fielder Alec Wilson (Stanford) drilled the first grand slam of the season for the Marlins to highlight a nine-run bottom of the third inning to put the Fish ahead 9-2
Wilmington, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins led by a narrow margin of 3-2 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning before the host Wilmington Sharks answered with four runs to grab the three-run advantage and never looked back.
Wilmington, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins led by a narrow margin of 3-2 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning before the host Wilmington Sharks answered with four runs to grab the three-run advantage and never looked back.
Wilson, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins lefty pitching combination of Heath Mitchem (Catawba) and Quinton Driggers (Newberry) powered the visiting Marlins to a crucial 4-1 victory over the host Wilson Tobs from Historic Fleming Stadium Sunday evening.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins fell behind 2-0 in the opening frame on a two-run homer and trailed for the remainder of the ballgame, falling to the visiting Edenton Steamers by a final score of 8-4 from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Saturday evening. The Marlins are on their first losing streak since starting the 2017 campaign 0-4 on June 2.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins return home to Puck O'Neal at Big Rock Stadium Saturday evening, hosting the Edenton Steamers in an important Coastal Plain League east division battle. Tonight's contest may have significant implications in the race for the CPL East first half championship as the Marlins currently occupy the fourth-place spot in the standings, sitting three games back of the Peninsula Pilots.
Wilson, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins could not overcome the early four-run deficit, falling to the host Wilson Tobs by a final score of 9-5 from Historic Fleming Stadium Friday evening. Wilson tallied four runs in the bottom of the first inning to grab the 4-1 advantage and never looked back.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins (11-9) look to continue their winning ways when they venture to Historic Fleming Stadium to face the Wilson Tobs (5-13) in a critical Coastal Plain League East Division battle Friday evening.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins designated hitter/right-handed pitcher Will Matthiessen (Stanford) drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the fourth inning on a RBI double to help lead the host Marlins to an exciting 4-3 triumph over the visiting Peninsula Pilots.
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Marlins drop tough 5-2 decision to Wilmington
July 20, 2017Wilmington, N.C. - - - For the second consecutive night, the Morehead City Marlins fell behind early and were unable to even the score in a 5-2 defeat to the host Wilmington Sharks from Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium Thursday evening. The Marlins drop their seventh straight game to the Sharks with Wilmington leading the season series 9-4.
