Texas Trip - Day Three Recap

Post Game Recap:

Fisher splits double header with Valley City

Senior Tom Englehardt hit a 2 run HR to help Fisher earn a spilt with VCSU

Tom Englehardt (Bradford, MA) had an outstanding day as Fisher College split a double header against Valley City State University. Fisher dropped the first game of the day 12-0 in a shortened 5 inning game due to the mercy rule. Valley City beat up on starter Zack Thompson (Salem, MA), who was making his first start of the year. The Vikings touched him up for 8 runs in 3.1 innings. On the other side, Fisher could not solve the Vikings starting pitcher Shane Schoeneburg.

In game two, Fisher flipped the switch and came out swinging. Englehardt led the charge by going 4 for 4 with a 2 run HR to right, which landed in Mexico. Also doing well for the Falcons was starting pitcher Kevin Ryan (Cheshire, CT). Ryan threw a complete game gem, allowing 4 runs, striking out 6 and surrendering 5 hits over the course of 7 innings. Freshman JJ Navas (Beverly, MA) recorded a double in his first college at bat. Fisher won game two by a score of 9-4.

With a rare off day tomorrow, the Falcons will be back in action Wednesday when they take on Valley City one more time with a 9 inning game. Game time is 3pm est. Immediately following that game, Fisher will take on Texas-Brownsville in a 9 inning contest.


OTHER FISHER BASEBALL NEWS

Fisher Graduate re-signs with Southern Maryland

Anthony Perry ('08) re-signed with the Blue Crabs

It was announced today that Fisher College graduate and Fisher College Falcon, Anthony Perry '08, has officially signed a contact to play for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the independent Atlantic League for the 2009 season. Perry was the first Fisher College athlete to sign a pro contract last summer after his stellar senior season. During the 2008 season in Southern Maryland, Perry appeared in 26 games playing 5 different positions. He is expected to serve in a backup/bullpen role for the 2009 Blue Crab squad. In his four years here at Fisher, Perry collected 167 hits, a career batting average of .335 and 102 RBI. Perry also holds several school records including Games Played (171), Stolen Bases (69), and Triples (14).

"I'm excited to go back and continue to do what I love, play baseball." said Perry. "Last year (Southern Maryland Manager) Butch (Hobson) gave me an opportunity to play at the next level and I am thankful that he has given me another opportunity again this year."

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are based out of Waldorf, MD. They are entering their second year of existence. Opening day for the Blue Crabs is slated for April 23rd at home versus the Long Island Ducks. For more information on the Blue Crabs, please visit www.somdbluecrabs.com.