South Charlotte Panthers

The 2010 SC Panthers with some added 2009 players participated in the Winthrop University 18U Tournament the weekend of June 12-15. The Cats finished pool play 3-0 and were seeded second into the eight team championship bracket only to lose out in round 1 to eventual tournament winner the East Cobb Cubs.

 GAME 1

SC Panthers  8.....................................................8.....10.....0

EC Cubs  2............................................................2......4.....2

Winning Pitcher: Joe Shealy (1-0)  5 IP; 2 H; 1 R; 4 K.

Leading Hitters: Andy Wilson 2-3; Casey Gebhardt 1-3 (2B/2 RBI); Ethan Ledbetter 1-2.

The Panthers explode for an eight run inning in the third and finish the strong Cubs team off with solid pitching from starter Joe Shealy and defense featuring middle infield play from Seth Neely and Ethan Ledbetter.

GAME 2

SC Panthers  5........................................................5.....7.....0

FCA Mavs (Georgia)  2...........................................2....10....0

Winning Pitcher: Justin Setzer (3-0)  6 IP; 9 H; 2 R; 6 K

Leading Hitters: SCP - Brett Austin 2-3 (2B); Casey Gebhardt 2-2 (2 RBI); Seth Neely 1-3 (2 RBI).

Justin Setzer picked up his team leading third win scattering 9 hits and striking out 6. Josh Greene stole 5 bases and scored 3 runs creating havoc for the Mavs on the base paths.

GAME 3

SC Panthers  12....................................................12.....10.....1

East Cobb Saints  6................................................6......9.....3

Winning Pitcher: Jesse Brewer (3-0) 3 IP; 7 H; 2 K  SAVE: Alex Tomasovich (1)

Leading Hitters: SCP - Mikal Hill 2-4 (2 RBI); Jake Watson 2-4 (2B); Trevor Hovis 1-1 (2 RBI).

The Cats scored in all 6 innings to complete pool play 3-0 against the 2008 Saints. Alex Tomasovich came in the game in relief and slowed down the Saints bats in the hit-a-thon. Eight Panthers collected hits in the game.

GAME 4 - CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

SC Panthers  1...........................................................1.....5.....3

EC Cubs  4.................................................................4.....4....1

Losing Pitcher: Ryan Butler (0-1) 5.66 IP; 3 H; 1 ER; 2 K.

Leading Hitters: SCP - Brett Austin 1-1 (2B); Kurt Semeniuk 1-1; Trey Laney 1-1.

 The Cats left 12 runners on base; played an uncharacteristic error prone defense and did not support the solid outing from starter Ryan Butler in the rematch against the Cubs.