Tennessee Tornado 2010

July 16 vs. Carolina Chaos (DH)

Tennessee Tornado — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:45:21 +0000

Playoff implications abound as Tennessee comes into their home finale and divisional finale today against the Carolina Chaos. Entering the game a perfect 4-0 against the Chaos and defending their home field today, the Tornado stand a good chance to finish out their division series tied at 13-5 with the Spartanburg Blue Eagles.

In the overall picture, it’s a bit more complicated. Tomorrow, Tennessee travels to Morganton for their season finale against the Aggies, needing a doubleheader sweep to finish 24-14, which is the best possible finish since four rained-out games are officially canceled and will go unplayed.

Is it a blessing? Tennessee needed to face the Carolina Stingers twice, the only team they haven’t beaten this year, as well as the Statesville Owls, who have put up a tenacious fight in an even season series, 2-2. For better or for worse, they’ve been omitted from the schedule, leaving 24-14 as the best-case scenario overall, and a 13-5 divisional finish a necessity.

Tennessee’s overall winning percentage (.588) is slightly better than both the Spartanburg Blue Eagles and Lake Norman Copperheads (.583), and a strong finish will help their cause if those two teams play well this weekend also. In order to win the overall No. 1 seed for the postseason, the Tornado need to finish 4-0 and their winning percentage will still be better.

In order to finish with the same amount of wins (and less losses) and offer a more clear-cut final picture, Tennessee can go 4-0 while Spartanburg and Lake Norman have to finish 3-1 or worse. Each team would then have 24 wins, but the Tornado would have fewer losses.

One final ingredient to this potent playoff pie: Spartanburg faces Lake Norman at Hopewell High School tomorrow in those teams’ season finale, a chance for one to one-up the other for home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Meanwhile, the Tornado have to focus on winning elsewhere, starting tonight with their divisional foe, the Carolina Chaos.

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Field Positions & Starting Lineups (Game 1)

Starting Lineup

3 – Matt Seese
4 – Tito Mendoza
23 – Sam Munson
7 – Carlos Santana
30 – Shawn Ferguson
2 – Kyle Kolat
11 – Dustin Huff
34 – Jerry Skeens
22 – Jeff Bultinck (DH)

Starting Lineup

9 – William Henderson
3 – Cameron Allmendinger (DH)
2 – Matt Discon
24 – Cody Maas
19 – Luke Danielewicz
5 – Kyle Bowers
1 – Brooks Reames
34 – Griffin Wise
6 – Ben Qualkinbush

Umpires

HP – Darryl Arnold
INF – Michael “Stitch” Williamson

Field Positions & Starting Lineups (Game 2)

Starting Lineup

3 – Matt Seese
4 – Tito Mendoza
23 – Sam Munson (EH)
33 – Kenny Stalls
20 – Brett Maddox (DH)
30 – Shawn Ferguson
2 – Kyle Kolat
22 – Jeff Bultinck
1 – Lamar Bridges
9 – Jordan Guida

Starting Lineup

9 – William Henderson
3 – Cameron Allmendinger
2 – Matt Discon (EH)
24 – Cody Maas (DH)
19 – Luke Danielewicz
5 – Kyle Bowers
1 – Brooks Reames
14 – Justin Gullickson
7 – Richie Palase
49 – Joseph Taylor

Umpires

HP – Michael “Stitch” Williamson
INF – Darryl Arnold

Upcoming Games

Next Game: Tomorrow at Morganton (doubleheader, Season Finale).
Next Divisional Game: Monday & Tuesday, Divisional Championship.
Next Nondivisional Game: Tomorrow at Morganton (doubleheader, Season Finale).
Next Home Game: TBD.
Next Divisional Home Game: TBD.

July 13 vs. Carolina Stingers

Tennessee Tornado — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:45:05 +0000

One day before the All-Star Game in Spartanburg, S.C., Tennessee welcomes the Carolina Stingers for the second game in as many days.

Last night the Tornado took on Carolina in Fort Mill, S.C., and now they’ll turn around and do it again at Cardinal Park. Playoff implications heighten as the Tornado host their final single home game of the year, with one doubleheader to go on Friday.

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Upcoming Games

Next Game: Tomorrow at SCBL All-Star Game.
Next Divisional Game: Friday vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader, Home Finale).
Next Nondivisional Game: Saturday at Morganton (doubleheader, Season Finale).
Next Home Game: Friday vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader, Home Finale).
Next Divisional Home Game: Friday vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader, Home Finale).

July 9 vs. Statesville (DH)

Tennessee Tornado — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:45:40 +0000

Our SCBL Game of the Week is the culmination of a weeklong battle between Tennessee and Statesville, and it ends tonight at Cardinal Park!

Having traded single games in Statesville and Johnson City this week, the league’s champion and the league’s newest team square off in their final regular season meeting, two for the price of one on a Friday night.

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Upcoming Games

Next Game: Tomorrow at Lake Norman (doubleheader).
Next Divisional Game: Next Friday (July 16) vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).
Next Nondivisional Game: Tomorrow at Lake Norman (doubleheader).
Next Home Game: Next Tuesday (July 13) vs. Carolina Stingers.
Next Divisional Home Game: Next Friday (July 16) vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).

July 7 vs. Statesville

Tennessee Tornado — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:45:50 +0000

After a three-game road trip, Tennessee welcomes league newcomer Statesville to Cardinal Park for the first time.

As the Owls have shaken up the divisional format, they look to shake up the standings against the defending champs in the second of four games between these two teams this week. The Owls get an extended stay in Johnson City, completing what’s essentially a four-game series in a doubleheader here Friday.

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Field Positions & Starting Lineups

Starting Lineup

3 – Matt Seese
4 – Tito Mendoza
20 – Brett Maddox (DH)
33 – Kenny Stalls
23 – Sam Munson
7 – Carlos Santana
30 – Shawn Ferguson
2 – Kyle Kolat
34 – Jerry Skeens (EH)
9 – Jordan Guida

Starting Lineup

18 – Addison Johnson
14 – Justin Rolland
8 – Andrew Rash
30 – Joey Frabasile (DH)
24 – Scott Glover
23 – Brad Bridgeman
28 – Ryan McNulty (EH)
15 – Chris Ellis
2 – Kyle Mastroianni
1 – Matt Ingold

Umpires

HP – Darryl Arnold
INF – Michael “Stitch” Williamson

Upcoming Games

Next Game: Friday vs. Statesville (doubleheader).
Next Divisional Game: Next Friday (July 16) vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).
Next Nondivisional Game: Friday vs. Statesville (doubleheader).
Next Home Game: Friday vs. Statesville (doubleheader).
Next Divisional Home Game: Next Friday (July 16) vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).

July 2 vs. Carolina Stingers (DH)

Tennessee Tornado — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:45:25 +0000

Tennessee steps out of divisional play in the beginning of July, starting with a doubleheader against the Carolina Stingers.

The Tornado would like to remember their quarterfinal win over the Stingers in the 2009 SCBL tournament, but the Stingers actually have better memories of the last meeting between the teams at Cardinal Park. They swept the Tornado in a doubleheader here on the last day of the 2009 season, clinching the last spot in the tournament, a great moment for the program and a memorable series.

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Field Positions & Starting Lineups (Game 1)

Starting Lineup

3 – Matt Seese
2 – Kyle Kolat
20 – Brett Maddox (DH)
33 – Kenny Stalls
7 – Carlos Santana
30 – Shawn Ferguson
4 – Tito Mendoza
5 – Josh Jeffery
1 – Lamar Bridges

Starting Lineup

3 – Troy Handza
11 – Tom Carter
23 – Benji Jackson
28 – Michael Tucker
31 – Stephen Mullis
13 – Travis Weaver (DH)
7 – Michael Morgan
5 – Zach Mosbarger
2 – Thomas Padro

Umpires

HP – Andy Glenn
INF – Michael “Stitch” Williamson

Field Positions & Starting Lineups (Game 2)

Starting Lineup

3 – Matt Seese
22 – Jeff Bultinck
30 – Shawn Ferguson (DH)
23 – Sam Munson
11 – Dustin Huff
2 – Kyle Kolat
4 – Tito Mendoza
34 – Jerry Skeens
9 – Jordan Guida

Starting Lineup

3 – Troy Handza
11 – Tom Carter
23 – Benji Jackson
28 – Michael Tucker
13 – Travis Weaver (DH)
8 – Zack Goodyear
29 – Michael Coughlin
22 – Brad Collins
9 – Dylan Fulk

Umpires

HP – Michael “Stitch” Williamson
INF – Andy Glenn

Upcoming Games

Next Game: Tomorrow at Spartanburg (doubleheader).
Next Divisional Game: Tomorrow at Spartanburg (doubleheader).
Next Nondivisional Game: Monday at Statesville.
Next Home Game: Wednesday vs. Statesville.
Next Divisional Home Game: Saturday, July 16 vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).

June 28 vs. Carolina Chaos

Tennessee Tornado — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:45:41 +0000

Tennessee trades blows with the Carolina Chaos in two weekday single games, starting tonight at Cardinal Park!

Former Southern Division powerhouse Carolina looks to stir up some chaos in the West, while Tennessee hopes to end June at home on a high note, though they’ll officially end June on the road in Clemson. It’s also the last divisional home game for more than two weeks.

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Download and print your own custom scorecard by John Stevens! Click here for the Tornado and Chaos versions.

Upcoming Games

Next Game: Wednesday at Carolina Chaos.
Next Divisional Game: Wednesday at Carolina Chaos.
Next Nondivisional Game: Friday vs. Carolina Stingers (doubleheader).
Next Home Game: Friday vs. Carolina Stingers (doubleheader).
Next Divisional Home Game: Saturday, July 16 vs. Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).

June 26 vs. Morganton (DH)

Tennessee Tornado — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:45:39 +0000

It’s the SCBL Game of the Week between the heavy-hitting Morganton Aggies and the Tennessee Tornado, live at Cardinal Park!

Nondivisional foe Morganton looks to grab a couple of road wins in tonight’s doubleheader, while Tennessee looks to finish the weekend strong going into a division-steeped slate for next week.

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Download and print your own custom scorecard by John Stevens! Click here for the Tornado and Aggies versions.

Upcoming Games

Next Game: Monday vs. Carolina Chaos.
Next Divisional Game: Monday vs. Carolina Chaos.
Next Nondivisional Game: Next Friday (July 2) vs. Carolina Stingers (doubleheader).
Next Home Game: Monday vs. Carolina Chaos.
Next Divisional Home Game: Monday vs. Carolina Chaos.

June 21 vs. Lake Norman

Tennessee Tornado — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:45:43 +0000

Nearing the halfway point in the season, this nondivisional battle is crucial for Tennessee, as they’ll face Lake Norman two times in three days.

Tonight, the Tornado get home-field advantage. Historically, however, each of these teams has played better at the other’s venue, which always makes for an interesting matchup, and makes a home win all the more significant.

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Download and print your own custom scorecard by John Stevens! Click here for the Tornado and Copperheads versions.

Upcoming Games

Next Game: Wednesday at Lake Norman.
Next Divisional Game: Friday at Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).
Next Nondivisional Game: Wednesday at Lake Norman.
Next Home Game: Saturday vs. Morganton (doubleheader).
Next Divisional Home Game: Next Monday (June 28) vs. Carolina Chaos.

June 20 vs. Johnson City Cardinals (Exhibition)

Tennessee Tornado — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:30:09 +0000

After extending the season-long courtesy of using their field, the Appalachian League’s Johnson City Cardinals are calling in a favor from the Tennessee Tornado in tonight’s second-annual exhibition matchup. We’ll have all the action live on Teamline as some of the best in summer college ball take on some of the newest in the professional ranks, perhaps even the stars of tomorrow, in this very special exclusive event.

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Field Positions & Starting Lineups

Starting Lineup

5 – Greg Garcia
24 – Cesar Valera
39 – Roberto Reyes
22 – David Medina
11 – Chris Edmondson
16 – Romulo Ruiz
27 – Philip Cerreto (DH)
38 – Juan Castillo
30 – Virgil Hill

Starting Lineup

1 – Lamar Bridges
22 – Jeff Bultinck
20 – Brett Maddox (DH)
34 – Jerry Skeens
23 – Sam Munson
11 – Dustin Huff
9 – Jordan Guida
7 – Carlos Santana
2 – Kyle Kolat

Umpires

HP – Andy Glenn
INF – Michael “Stitch” Williamson

June 19 vs. Spartanburg (DH)

Tennessee Tornado — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:45:24 +0000

It’s a Saturday night home showdown for Tennessee as they take on divisional rival Spartanburg.

After a pair of single games between these two teams, the Blue Eagles look to capture the momentum in the season series with the Tornado, as they’ll wait another two weeks before a doubleheader at Switzer Stadium. Meanwhile, Tennessee has another chance to build momentum before closing the home stand with Lake Norman and heading to Huntersville in the midweek.

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Download and print your own custom scorecard by John Stevens! Click here for the Tornado and Blue Eagles versions.

Field Positions & Starting Lineups (Game 1)

Starting Lineup

1 – Lamar Bridges
7 – Carlos Santana
22 – Jeff Bultinck
33 – Kenny Stalls
20 – Brett Maddox
23 – Sam Munson
11 – Dustin Huff
9 – Jordan Guida
34 – Jerry Skeens (DH)

Starting Lineup

6 – Alex Dozier
3 – Tyler Miller
1 – Josh Pless
20 – Aaron Preston
29 – Gaither Bumgardner
11 – Taylor Johnson (DH)
18 – Paul Nitto
28 – Austen Barber
19 – Brody Greer

Umpires

HP – Justin McCulley
INF – Michael “Stitch” Williamson

Field Positions & Starting Lineups (Game 2)

Starting Lineup

3 – Matt Seese
7 – Carlos Santana
20 – Brett Maddox (DH)
23 – Sam Munson
9 – Jordan Guida
30 – Shawn Ferguson (EH)
34 – Jerry Skeens
2 – Kyle Kolat
4 – Tito Mendoza
5 – Josh Jeffery

Starting Lineup

6 – Alex Dozier
1 – Josh Pless (DH)
20 – Aaron Preston
16 – Dylan Cole
10 – Zac McCarthy
18 – Paul Nitto
14 – Jaren Sustar
25 – Jesse Dunn
13 – Ryan Lambert

Umpires

HP – Michael “Stitch” Williamson
INF – Justin McCulley

Upcoming Games

Next Game: Monday vs. Lake Norman.
Next Divisional Game: Next Friday (June 25) at Carolina Chaos (doubleheader).
Next Nondivisional Game: Monday vs. Lake Norman.
Next Home Game: Monday vs. Lake Norman.
Next Divisional Home Game: Next Monday (June 28) vs. Carolina Chaos.