Recent News Archive
St. Patrick’s Day at McNair Wednesday
Baseball returns to McNair Field in March with two college games, Gardner-Webb versus Harvard on Monday March 15 at 3 pm and Wofford versus Presbyterian Wednesday March 17 at 7 pm. The Owls will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the game Wednesday, as the concession stand will be offering green beer and $1 hot dogs. Wofford is also joining in the celebration, as the team will be wearing green hats for the game. Gates open one hour before first pitch and tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for youth and seniors.
Owls Finalize Coaching Staff
The Forest City Owls have finalized the coaching staff for the 2010 season. Mike Ranson will be returning to the Owls to coach the pitching staff for the second year in a row, while Brant Combs will serve as assistant coach in his first season with the franchise. The team will be lead by Matt Hayes, who is in his fifth season as a head coach in the Coastal Plain League.
Gardner-Webb Rallys Over Marist
Gardner-Webb pushed across six runs on seven hits in the bottom of the seventh Sunday night to rally past Marist in the final game of the 2010 North/South Challenge.
Appalachian Sweeps the North-South Challenge
Appalachian State University baseball moved to 6-0 for the first time in 19 years with a convincing 13-2 win over Niagara on the final day of the inaugural North-South Challenge on Sunday at McNair Field.
Gardner-Webb Picks Up Win Over Niagara
Brett Stackhouse fanned eight batters in 6.0 strong innings on the mound and Gardner-Webb rapped out 17 hits en route to an 11-4 win over Niagara Saturday night at McNair Field.
App. St. Claims Victory over Marist
David Towarnicky's three-run home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference in Appalachian State University baseball's 5-3 win over Marist on Saturday in Game Three of the North-South Challenge at McNair Field.
Marist Upends Gardner-Webb
Marist used a six-run burst in the second inning to take control of Friday night’s game at the first annual North/South Baseball Challenge at McNair Field, and took an 11-5 win over Gardner-Webb.
App. St. Downs Niagara
Matt Andress struck out a career-high 12 and was backed by an explosive offensive display in Appalachian State University baseball's 13-4 rout over Niagara in the first game of the inaugural North-South Challenge on Friday afternoon at blustery McNair Field.
Gardner-Webb Falls to App. St.
Gardner-Webb and Appalachian State battled in a low scoring game for eight innings Tuesday, before the Mountaineers plated four runs in the ninth to take an 8-2 victory.
Appalachian St. Alumni Night Feb. 27
The newly formed Foothills Chapter of the Appalachian State Alumni Association will have its first event at McNair Field to watch the Mountaineer baseball team take on Marist College. Game time is 1 pm. The Foothills Chapter covers Rutherford, Cleveland, and Lincoln Counties, and all Appalachian State graduates are invited to attend. Tickets are $10 and include admission to the game and a hot dog or hamburger with potato chips and a soft drink. The Owls will donate $2 from each ticket purchased to the club. Tickets may be purchased from the Owls office or by calling (828) 245-0000.
Baseball returns to McNair Field in March with two college games, Gardner-Webb versus Harvard on Monday March 15 at 3 pm and Wofford versus Presbyterian Wednesday March 17 at 7 pm. The Owls will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the game Wednesday, as the concession stand will be offering green beer and $1 hot dogs. Wofford is also joining in the celebration, as the team will be wearing green hats for the game. Gates open one hour before first pitch and tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for youth and seniors.
Owls Finalize Coaching Staff
The Forest City Owls have finalized the coaching staff for the 2010 season. Mike Ranson will be returning to the Owls to coach the pitching staff for the second year in a row, while Brant Combs will serve as assistant coach in his first season with the franchise. The team will be lead by Matt Hayes, who is in his fifth season as a head coach in the Coastal Plain League.
Gardner-Webb Rallys Over Marist
Gardner-Webb pushed across six runs on seven hits in the bottom of the seventh Sunday night to rally past Marist in the final game of the 2010 North/South Challenge.
Appalachian Sweeps the North-South Challenge
Appalachian State University baseball moved to 6-0 for the first time in 19 years with a convincing 13-2 win over Niagara on the final day of the inaugural North-South Challenge on Sunday at McNair Field.
Gardner-Webb Picks Up Win Over Niagara
Brett Stackhouse fanned eight batters in 6.0 strong innings on the mound and Gardner-Webb rapped out 17 hits en route to an 11-4 win over Niagara Saturday night at McNair Field.
App. St. Claims Victory over Marist
David Towarnicky's three-run home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference in Appalachian State University baseball's 5-3 win over Marist on Saturday in Game Three of the North-South Challenge at McNair Field.
Marist Upends Gardner-Webb
Marist used a six-run burst in the second inning to take control of Friday night’s game at the first annual North/South Baseball Challenge at McNair Field, and took an 11-5 win over Gardner-Webb.
App. St. Downs Niagara
Matt Andress struck out a career-high 12 and was backed by an explosive offensive display in Appalachian State University baseball's 13-4 rout over Niagara in the first game of the inaugural North-South Challenge on Friday afternoon at blustery McNair Field.
Gardner-Webb Falls to App. St.
Gardner-Webb and Appalachian State battled in a low scoring game for eight innings Tuesday, before the Mountaineers plated four runs in the ninth to take an 8-2 victory.
Appalachian St. Alumni Night Feb. 27
The newly formed Foothills Chapter of the Appalachian State Alumni Association will have its first event at McNair Field to watch the Mountaineer baseball team take on Marist College. Game time is 1 pm. The Foothills Chapter covers Rutherford, Cleveland, and Lincoln Counties, and all Appalachian State graduates are invited to attend. Tickets are $10 and include admission to the game and a hot dog or hamburger with potato chips and a soft drink. The Owls will donate $2 from each ticket purchased to the club. Tickets may be purchased from the Owls office or by calling (828) 245-0000.