Pardon the month long delay between posts. I've been busy with work while still scratching my head as to why UNCP didn't receive an NCAA DII Regionals' bid. Anyway, here's a look at the happenings of UNCP players in the Coastal Plain League's first week:
Jason Coker, 2B, Columbia Blowfish - leads his team in hitting at a .454 clip in 15 at-bats, including a homerun and five RBIs. Coker's two-run single off Josh Bagley (UNCP) Wednesday night helped push Columbia past Fayetteville 11-0. Coker has four starts for the Blowfish (3-3).
Matt McGovern, SP, Fayetteville SwampDogs - after winning the Peach Belt Conference equilvanlent to the Cy Young award two weeks ago, McGovern began this summer as Fayetteville's ace. After two starts for the SwampDogs, the Ottawa native is 0-1, with a 3.97 ERA. Expect McGovern's ERA to dwindle in the all-wood bat league.
Brian Willis, SP, Fayetteville SwampDogs - the former South View High ace from Hope Mills has a no decision in one start with Fayetteville, holding a 4.15 ERA with five strikeouts and three earned runs in four innings. This summer is Willis's second stint with the SwampDogs after pitching in 2007.
Josh Bagley, RP, Fayetteville SwampDogs - Bagley, the third pitcher from Pembroke playing for Fayetteville this summer, has two appearances and is second on the squad with nine innings pitched. He has given up five earned for a 4.55 ERA. Bagley signed a conditional contract with Fayetteville, meaning he may not have a roster spot after the College World Series.
Recent Press on Braves BaseballUNCP ranked in final Collegiate Baseball PollDietrich, Kivett and McGovern named to All-NC teamDietrich and McGovern notch region awards
Fayetteville State's Richard Medlin will not play Saturday against UNCP in the Two Rivers Classic. The All-American running back from Raleigh is being held out of action by the CIAA after a fight against Livingstone in 2008 . . . 
