Orleans Firebirds

Orleans Falls to Chatham 1-0 for Weekend Split

July 5, 2009

By Tyler Maland

Orleans, Mass. – On Saturday night, the Orleans Firebirds traveled to Chatham, dealt the first-place Anglers a 1-0 loss, and moved within two points – one win – of the top spot in the Eastern Division. The Firebirds hosted the Anglers on Sunday night, and this time it was Chatham that walked away with a 1-0 win and maintained its lead in the standings. A sixth inning sacrifice fly by Parker Bangs (South Carolina) was all Chatham needed, as starter Tyler Lyons (Oklahoma State) pitched seven shutout innings for the win.

The loss moves Orleans to 9-8, while Chatham snapped a two game losing streak and is now 11-7. Orleans will travel to Bourne for a 6:00 pm contest on Monday evening, while Chatham will host Harwich at 7:00 pm.

Chatham manufactured its only run of the game in the sixth inning, when right fielder Whit Merrifield (South Carolina) led off the inning with an infield single, moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt, stole third, and scored on Bangs’s sac fly.

That was the only damage done to Firebirds starter Elliot Glynn (Connecticut), who pitched 6.1 strong innings, allowing only four hits and one run while walking three and striking out four. Glynn (1-1) picked up his first loss. The run he gave up in the sixth inning was only the second he has allowed in three starts this season.

The Firebirds thought they had tied the game 1-1 in the seventh inning, when designated hitter Alex Hassan (Duke) hit a shot down the left field line that was called a home run by the third base umpire before being overruled and called foul by the home plate umpire.

Orleans threatened again in the eighth inning, putting the tying run in scoring position after right fielder Steve Selsky (Arizona) singled and stole second base. But Chatham reliever Taylor Hill (Vanderbilt) struck out Firebirds centerfielder Gary Brown (CS Fullerton) with two outs and two men on to preserve the shutout.

Lyons improves to 1-1 on the season. He gave up just two hits and walked none, striking out one hitter. Just one Firebirds player reached second base while Lyons was on the mound.

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Home Firebirds News Game Day Central Roster Statistics Coaching Staff Sounds of the Game Clinics Volunteer Alumni Contact	Orleans Falls to Chatham 1-0 for Weekend Split July 5, 2009 By Tyler Maland Orleans, Mass. – On Saturday night, the Orleans Firebirds traveled to Chatham, dealt the first-place Anglers a 1-0 loss, and moved within two points – one win – of the top spot in the Eastern Division. The Firebirds hosted the Anglers on Sunday night, and this time it was Chatham that walked away with a 1-0 win and maintained its lead in the standings. A sixth inning sacrifice fly by Parker Bangs (South Carolina) was all Chatham needed, as starter Tyler Lyons (Oklahoma State) pitched seven shutout innings for the win. The loss moves Orleans to 9-8, while Chatham snapped a two game losing streak and is now 11-7. Orleans will travel to Bourne for a 6:00 pm contest on Monday evening, while Chatham will host Harwich at 7:00 pm. Chatham manufactured its only run of the game in the sixth inning, when right fielder Whit Merrifield (South Carolina) led off the inning with an infield single, moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt, stole third, and scored on Bangs’s sac fly. That was the only damage done to Firebirds starter Elliot Glynn (Connecticut), who pitched 6.1 strong innings, allowing only four hits and one run while walking three and striking out four. Glynn (1-1) picked up his first loss. The run he gave up in the sixth inning was only the second he has allowed in three starts this season. The Firebirds thought they had tied the game 1-1 in the seventh inning, when designated hitter Alex Hassan (Duke) hit a shot down the left field line that was called a home run by the third base umpire before being overruled and called foul by the home plate umpire. Orleans threatened again in the eighth inning, putting the tying run in scoring position after right fielder Steve Selsky (Arizona) singled and stole second base. But Chatham reliever Taylor Hill (Vanderbilt) struck out Firebirds centerfielder Gary Brown (CS Fullerton) with two outs and two men on to preserve the shutout. Lyons improves to 1-1 on the season. He gave up just two hits and walked none, striking out one hitter. Just one Firebirds player reached second base while Lyons was on the mound. (Unofficial Box Score)