Morehead City, N.C. - - - This season was not quite what the organization had envisioned after reaching the Petitt Cup playoffs for the second time in franchise history in the previous summer. Nevertheless, the 2017 Morehead City Marlins comprised of a special group of players who left each fan in the stands at Big Rock Stadium captivated by their thrilling performances on the field every home game.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins dropped consecutive contests to the visiting Edenton Steamers Sunday night for the final meetings between both teams in the 2017 campaign. The Steamers tallied a narrow 6-5 victory in the game one followed by a commanding 10-4 triumph in the second contest.
Wilmington, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins right-handed starting pitcher Nolan Clenney (NC State) tossed six innings, allowing one earned run on five hits and nine strikeouts; however, the MHC bats went silent in a 2-0 loss to the host Wilmington Sharks from Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium Saturday night. With the loss and Edenton victory, the Marlins have officially been eliminated from Petitt Cup playoff contention.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins saw their four-game hot streak come to an end in a 9-2 defeat to the visiting Peninsula Pilots from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Friday evening. Peninsula posted a complete all-around effort on the offensive and defensive side. The Pilots pitching staff held the Marlins to just three total hits, while the offense tallied three two-run homers with 10 hits in the contest.
Wilson, N.C. - - - Trailing 5-4 with two outs in the ninth inning, the Marlins drew three consecutive walks and tallied two runs in the inning to grab the lead en route to a huge comeback victory over the host Wilson Tobs from Fleming Stadium Thursday evening. The Fish win their fourth consecutive game heading into the final weekend of the regular season.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins center fielder Alec Wilson (Stanford) scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure an exciting 3-2 walk-off victory over the visiting Holly Springs Salamanders from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Wednesday evening. The Marlins tally their third consecutive win, walking off for the third time at home. Each of those victories were on wild pitches.
Fayetteville, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins trailed 5-3 entering the top of the sixth inning before the Fish rallied with four unanswered runs to take the lead, securing the 7-5 victory over the host Fayetteville SwampDogs from J.P. Riddle Stadium Tuesday evening. The Marlins trailed by as many as three runs in the contest before notching a huge comeback triumph on the road.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins left-handed starting pitcher Heath Mitchem (Catawba College) tossed nine complete innings to secure the 10-2 home victory over the visiting Wilson Tobs from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Monday evening. Mitchem allowed two earned runs in the ninth frame after tossing eight previous shut-out innings.
Wilson, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins split the doubleheader with the host Wilson Tobs from Fleming Stadium Saturday evening, winning game one by a final score of 11-6 and fell in the second contest 3-1 in seven innings. The first game was a continuation of suspended play from July 4th.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins hosted the Wilmington Sharks for the final time in the 2017 season, falling by a final score of 7-1 from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Friday evening. The Marlins drop their ninth consecutive game to the Sharks, facing Wilmington one more time in the 2017 campaign on August 5 from Buck Hardee Field.
Fayetteville, N.C. - - - After the Marlins scored first in the contest, the host Fayetteville SwampDogs scored 14 unanswered runs in the next five innings en route to a 17-3 victory from J.P. Riddle Stadium Thursday evening. The Marlins conclude their three-game road trip with a 1-3 record before returning home tomorrow night.
Hampton, Va. - - - The Morehead City Marlins tallied a season-high four home runs in the contest, powering the visitors to a 9-4 victory over the host Peninsula Pilots Wednesday evening. The Fish played their final game in Hampton for the 2017 campaign, finishing 2-0 at War Memorial Stadium this summer and increased their season series lead to 3-1.
Holly Springs, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins had the bases loaded with two outs in the top half of the ninth inning trailing by two runs, but come up short in a tough 6-4 decision to the host Holly Springs Salamanders from Ting Stadium Tuesday evening.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - Morehead City Marlins catcher Kyle Skeels (Coastal Carolina) had another huge night at the plate with a pair of solo home runs; however, the Marlins dropped their ninth consecutive game to the Wilmington Sharks by a final score of 7-4 from Puck O'Neal at Big Rock Stadium Monday evening. Skeels now has tallied four home runs and 10 total RBIs in the last two games.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins offense put on a record-setting performance with a season-high 17 runs on 18 hits in the host Marlins 17-10 victory over the visiting Wilson Tobs from Puck O'Neal at Big Rock Stadium Saturday evening. MHC catcher Kyle Skeels (Coastal Carolina) posted a monster night at the plate, finishing 4-for-4 with a team record eight total RBIs in the contest. Skeels had a pair of two-run homers, a two-RBI double, RBI walk and run-scoring single.
Morehead City, N.C. - - - The Morehead City Marlins tallied 15 runs on 15 hits in the game one victory followed by a complete shut-out from right-handed pitcher Zach Usselman (NC State) in game two, leading the host Marlins to a doubleheader sweep over the visiting Edenton Steamers from Puck O'Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium Friday evening. The Marlin claimed the 15-9 triumph in the first contest followed by a 3-0 win in game two.
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.
2017 Marlins Summer in Review
August 08, 2017Morehead City, N.C. - - - This season was not quite what the organization had envisioned after reaching the Petitt Cup playoffs for the second time in franchise history in the previous summer. Nevertheless, the 2017 Morehead City Marlins comprised of a special group of players who left each fan in the stands at Big Rock Stadium captivated by their thrilling performances on the field every home game.
