Grizzlies Sign Bigfoot

Gastonia, N.C. -   The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Bigfoot as the first player to join the 2009 team.  Bigfoot comes to Gastonia from the woods of Ontario, Canada where two berry pickers recently spotted him in July.

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2008, A Season to Remember

Gastonia, N.C. - While the 2008 season did not end with a playoff run for the Grizzlies, it left Gastonia with many special moments.  The Grizzlies (23-31) finished the season strong with a 14-14 record during the second half that was good for third place in the West Division. 

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Grizzlies End Season on Winning Note

Asheboro, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies ended their 2008 campaign with an 11-4 win on Tuesday night in Asheboro. Scott Wingo (South Carolina) had four hits and Kyle Behrendt (Wofford) drove in four runs to lead the attack over the Asheboro Copperheads.

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Grizzlies Fall in Thomasville

THOMASVILLE, N.C. - A seven run eighth inning led the Thomasville HiToms in a 10-2 win over Gastonia on Monday night.

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Gastonia With Another Walk Off WIn

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies ended their home portion of the 2008 season on Sunday night in Walk Off Fashion. Ty Nelson (Tennessee-Martin) was caught in a rundown long enough to score Kaleb Herren (Oklahoma) in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Thomasville HiToms 9-8.

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Gastonia Wins Thriller

Walk Off Heroics Continue

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Grizzlies were able to come back from an 8-1 deficit in the top of the sixth inning to beat the Asheboro Copperheads 9-8 on a walk off error.

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ASHEBORO, N.C. - The Asheboro Copperheads were able to defeat the Gastonia Grizzlies on Friday afternoon thanks to two home runs, Ryan Query and Sean Cotton, which propelled the Copperheads to a 5-3 victory.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - Despite a four to nothing lead and five no-hit innings from Grizzlies starter Keith Para (Montreat), the Gastonia Grizzlies fell 6-4 against the Martinsville Mustangs on Thursday night at Hooker Field.

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FOREST CITY, N.C. - The Forest City Owls were able to capitalize on nine walks to defeat the Gastonia Grizzlies 7-3 on Wednesday evening at McNair Field.

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GASTONIA, N.C. -The Gastonia Grizzlies were able to get back on the winning track Tuesday afternoon at Sims Legion Park defeating the rival Forest City Owls 2-0. Chris Kupillas (Central Michigan) went seven shutout innings to earn his second straight decision.

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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Asheboro Copperheads used a five run second inning to help lead them to a 8-3 victory over the Grizzlies at Sims Legion Park on Monday night.

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FOREST CITY, N.C. - The Forest City Owls propelled themselves to a 9-0 victory on Sunday afternoon at McNair Field with a five run first inning, which set the tempo for the rest of the game.

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THOMASVILLE, N.C. - The Grizzlies saw their seven game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night falling 5-1 at Finch Field in Thomasville, N.C.

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Grizzlies win Franchise Record 7th Straight Game

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies on Friday night in front of 2054 fans, set a new franchise winning streak by winning their seventh straight game. A two RBI night by Josh Collazo (Oklahoma) and seven solid innings of work by Kaleb Herren (Oklahoma) led the Grizzlies to a 4-2 victory over the Asheboro Copperheads.

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Grizzlies win Sixth Straight

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Grizzlies entered Thursday night on a five game winning streak, eight solid innings by Chris Kupillas (Central Michigan) and a two RBI night from Kaleb Herren (Oklahoma) fueled the 3-1 Grizzlies victory over the Martinsville Mustangs.

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Grizzlies' Casamassima named Rawlins Co-Hitter of the Week

GASTONIA, N.C. - Gastonia Grizzlies' third baseman Brandon Casamassima (Marshall) was named Rawlings Co-Hitter of the Week after hitting .529 between July 13th and July 19th. .

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Grizzlies Win Fifth Straight

MARTINSVILLE, VA - At the beginning of the season the Gastonia Grizzlies' opponents were taking advantages of defensive miscues and collected timely hits. Recently the Grizzlies have been taking advantage of those opportunities including Martinsville's 7 errors on Wednesday, and behind a complete game shutout by Brent Davis defeated the Martinsville Mustangs 10-0 at Hooker Field.

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Grizzlies Fight To Victory

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies were able to overcome a two run deficit with a three run sixth inning highlighted by a Brandon Casamassima two-run home run. The Grizzlies won 3-2 which was the Grizzlies fourth straight win.

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Grizzlies Tame Copperheads

ASHEBORO, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies were able to earn their fourth road victory on Friday night thanks to back to back home runs by Chad Dawkins (Montreat) and Brandon Casamassima (Marshall) in the first inning and a quality start by Kaleb Herren (Oklahoma) led the Grizzlies over the Asheboro Copperheads 6-3.

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Grizzlies Win Thriller in Extras

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies again won in their last at bats, this time a Chad Dawkins RBI single in the tenth inning led the Grizzlies over the Florence RedWolves.

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Three Grizzlies Named to CPL All Star Teams

GASTONIA, N.C. -The Gastonia Grizzlies are pleased to announce that three players have been named to the Coastal Plain League All Star Teams. Tyler Musselwhite (South Carolina) and Daniel Ford (Lenoir-Rhyne) were named to the National CPL All Star Team while Kyle Behrendt (Wofford) was named to the American CPL All Star Team.

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Casamassima's two-run home run leads 6-4 win over Martinsville Mustangs.

GASTONIA, N.C. -The Gastonia Grizzlies hit two home runs for the first time since August 2007, leading the Grizzlies to a 6-4 win. Brandon Casamassima hit a two run shot in the bottom of the third inning while Kaleb Herren hit a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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Grizzlies Fall 16-4 in Thomasville

THOMASVILLE, N.C. - The Grizzlies losing streak continued Sunday afternoon at Finch Field, as the Thomasville HiToms continued their hot ways with a 16-4 win over the Grizzlies.

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Thomasville sweeps doubleheader

GASTONIA, N.C. –The Gastonia Grizzlies fell twice at the hands of the Thomasville HiToms on Saturday night at Sims Legion Park, the Grizzlies were one hit by Justin Sarratt (Clemson) in the first game (1-0) and gave up six runs in the fourth inning of game two to fall 7-3.

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Martinsville Ends Home Winning Streak

GASTONIA, N.C. –Ryan LaPensee (Wayne State) was too much for the Grizzlies as the Martinsville Mustangs defeated the Grizzlies 7-3 on Friday night at Sims Legion Park. LaPensee went 2-2 with three runs scored in the winning effort.

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NASCAR Big Night Rained Out

GASTONIA, N.C. – The arrival of NASCAR Superstars Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson and Kasey Kahne to Sims Legion Park was postponed due to the Grizzlies rainout on Wednesday night.  As of press time NASCAR night has not been rescheduled and the future appearances of Gordon, Johnson and Kahne are in jeopardy.

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Grizzlies End Road Woes, Defeat Owls 7-5

FOREST CITY, N.C. – The Grizzlies ended their road woes with a 7-5 win against the Forest City Owls at McNair Field. The Grizzlies were led by Ty Nelson and Chad Dawkins who each scored two runs.

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Grizzlies Shut Out by Fayetteville Again

FAYETTTEVILLE, N.C. – Despite seven solid innings from starter Chris Kupillas (Central Michigan), the Grizzlies were shut out again by the Fayetteville SwampDogs 3-0, and had the bases loaded in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings, each with less than two outs.

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Road Woes Continue as Grizzlies Fall to Wilson

WILSON, N.C. – The Grizzlies had a solid starting performance from Brent Davis (Saint Edwards) but could not score runs as the Wilson Tobs won 6-2.

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Grizzlies Continue Hot Ways at Home, Defeat Owls 9-5.

GASTONIA, N.C. –3355 fans set a new Grizzlies attendance record, and they saw the Grizzlies defeat their rival Forest City Owls 9-5 at Sims Legion Park on Thursday night. Bryant Lopez scored four runs in the winning effort.

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Grizzlies fall in Martinsville 4-3

MARTINSVILLE, VA –The Grizzlies road woes continued Wednesday night as the bullpen could not hold a 3-1 lead, the Grizzlies fell 4-3 to the Martinsville Mustangs.

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Grizzlies Begin Second Half With Extra Innings Win

GASTONIA, N.C. – A tenth inning walk-0ff RBI single by Brandon Casamassima helped lead the Grizzlies over the Forest City Owls 8-7 on Tuesday afternoon at Sims Legion Park.

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Grizzlies Shutout by Swampdogs

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies were shutout for the first time in 2008, as the Fayetteville Swampdogs ended the Grizzlies home winning streak on Monday by a score of 8-0.

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Grizzlies Win Fifth Straight at Sims Legion Park

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Grizzlies worked their comeback magic to erase 6-1 and 7-6 deficits on their way to an 11-7 victory. Kyle Behrendt (Wofford) went 4-5 with 4 RBI singles and Bryant Lopez (North Central Texas) scored four runs.

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4 Run 2nd inning lead HiToms over Grizzlies

THOMAVILLE, N.C. – The Grizzlies winning streak at Finch Field ended Friday night  as the HiToms scored four runs in the second inning leading them to a 7-3 victory.

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Grizzlies Win Taken Away By Weather

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Grizzlies looked to extend their home winning streak to five games, but PInch-hitter Mother Nature ended the game just two outs away from being an official game.

Grizzlies will Travel to Thomasville to play the HiToms Friday at 7:05.

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Grizzlies Snakebit by Asheboro, fall 6-1

Asheboro, N.C. – The Grizzlies looked to extend the Asheboro Copperheads losing streak to 10, but the Copperheads struck for five in the bottom of the first leading Asheboro to a 6-1 victory.

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Grizzlies win 6-4 on Joey Stevens Walk off Hit

GASTONIA, N.C. – Joey Stevens collected his first RBI on the season to complete the Grizzlies three run rally in the third, as the Grizzlies defeated the Asheboro Copperheads 4-3.

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Grizzlies Lose Second Straight Heartbreaker 6-4

FOREST CITY , N.C.. –The Gastonia Grizzlies were up by two with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, and a Brian Greene (Montreat) pitch to Jordan Petraitis just hung and Petraitis hit the ball for a 3-run walk off home run giving the Owls a 6-4 win over the Grizzlies.

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Grizzlies Lose Heartbreaker in Extra Innings; 9-8

MARTINSVILLE, VA. – The Grizzlies scored two runs in the top of the tenth inning, but was not enough as Martinsville tied it in the bottom half and scored the winning run on an error by Scott Wingo (South Carolina) in the eleventh to lose 9-8.

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Behrendt Leads Charge Again, as Grizzlies Defeat the Forest City Owls 5-4

GASTONIA, N.C. –Kyle Behrendt continued his hot streak going 3-3, and scoring two runs to help the Grizzlies defeat the Forest City Owls 5-4.

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Behrendt leads 11-3 win over Outer Banks.

GASTONIA, N.C. –Kyle Behrendt scored four times as the Grizzlies defeated the Outer Banks Daredevils 11-3 on Thursday night at Sims Legion Park.

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7 Errors Plague Grizzlies, as they fall 18-2 against Florence.

FLORENCE, S.C. - All the momentum gained by a Josh Collazo (Oklahoma Baptist) solo home run to left, and a Daniel Ford (Lenoir-Rhyne) RBI single to give the Grizzlies a 2-1 lead was wiped out by an eight run inning by Florence in the third. Florence won

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Ford's Bat Lifts Grizzlies over HiToms 7-5.

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies were down 5-1 with two outs in the ninth inning, and thanks to two out magic from Daniel Ford in the 9th and 11th innings the Grizzlies defeated the Thomasville HiToms 7-5.

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Grizzlies' Kledzik named Rawlings Co-Pitcher of the Week

GASTONIA, N.C. - Gastonia Grizzlies’ pitcher Brad Kledzik (Wake Forest) was named Rawlings Co-Pitcher of the Week after two solid performances.

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Grizzlies rise over HiToms

THOMASVILLE, N.C. - The Grizzlies looked to rebound after a tough 3-2 loss on Friday, and did so thanks to a great pitching performance by starter Brad Kledzik as the Grizzlies won 5-2.

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Grizzlies Lose Heartbreaker 3-2.

GASONIA N.C. - The Grizzlies were one out away from taking their second win against the defending Petit Cup Champions, but a 2-run home run from Blake Forsythe (Tennessee) gave the HiToms a 3-2 victory.

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Grizzlies Fall to Asheboro

ASHEBORO, N.C. - The Grizzlies' were snake bit by Asheboro as Gastonia lost their second straight game, 8-1.

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Grizzlies Fall to Owls 5-4

FOREST CITY, N.C. - The Grizzlies' battled a lengthy weather delay and had solid pitching, but just could not come up with a clutch hit as they fell to the Forest City Owls 5-4.

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Grizzlies Split Doubleheader Against Martinsville

GASTONIA, N.C. - After a tough 8-1 loss against the Martinsville Mustangs in game one the Grizzlies rebounded back to win game two by a score of 2-1, thanks to timely hitting and Christopher Kupillas shutting the door to earn his second save.

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Grizzlies Win Two Straight

THOMASVILLE, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies looked to stretch their winning streak to two as they faced the Thomasville Hi-Toms, and for the second straight night thanks to great starting pitcher, the Grizzlies came way with a 4-2 win.

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Grizzlies Announce Partnership with Vitaminwater

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies have announced a partnership with Vitaminwater which provides the Grizzlies with 100 cases for the players. The Grizzlies come from all over the country from as close as Lincolnton, North Carolina and as far away as Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Grizzlies Earn First Win

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies ended their 7-game season opening losing streak on Friday thanks to a five RBI effort by Chad Dawkins. The Grizzlies won 9-2 over the Asheboro Copperheads.

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Eight Grizzlies Selected in MLB Draft

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies are pleased to announce that four current and one former Grizzlies players have been drafted in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft: Kaleb Herren, Mark Cohoon, Johnny Hellweg, Sam Freeman, David Rubenstein, Jeremy Hamilton, Matt Payne, and Tyler Sexton.

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Grizzlies Still Searching for First Win

MARTINSVILLE, V.A. -- The Gastonia Grizzlies looked to earn their first win on the season against the Martinsville Mustangs, defensive miscues in the fourth inning helped the Mustangs win 13-5.

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Grizzlies Announce Game and a Movie Night

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies will be holding a game and a movie night on Saturday night at 6:05, when the Gastonia Grizzlies host the Asheboro Copperheads.

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Grizzlies Fall to 0-6

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies looked to earn their first win Wednesday night against the Forest City Owls, but despite 4 solid innings from starter Kaleb Herren, the Grizzlies lost 11-4.

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Grizzlies Fall to 0-5

MARTINSVILLE, V.A. - The Gastonia and the Martinsville Mustangs met in a battle of the only winless teams left in the Coastal Plain League, unfortunately for the Grizzlies the Mustangs capitalized on a number of miscues and left the Grizzlies as the only winless team in the CPL.

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Grizzlies Announce Flatulence Fun Night

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies will be holding the first ever Flatulence Fun Night on Thursday Night as the Gastonia Grizzlies will be hosting the Forest City Owls at 7:05, at Sims Legion Park.

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Grizzlies Fall To 0-4

GASTONIA - N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies looked to win their first game of the season, and despite a great outing by starter Brad Kledzik (Wake Forest), the Grizzlies fell to Asheboro for the second time in three days.

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Grizzlies Late Rally Not Enough

ASHEBORO, N.C. – The Grizzlies looked to snap a two game losing streak, and after starting with a 1-0 lead, fell into a deficit they could not overcome even with a ninth inning rally.

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Grizzlies Deja Vu

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies began their home season against the Forest City Owls at Sims Legion Park. While once again the Grizzlies took an early 2-0 lead the Owls again came back to win 4-2.

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Grizzlies Fall to Owls

FOREST CITY, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies began their 2008 season against the Forest City Owls at the brand new McNair Field in Forest City, N.C. While Gastonia took an early 2-0 lead and capitalized on an error, the Grizzlies could not hold the lead and lost 4-2.

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Grizzlies Sign Two More

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Brandon Casamassima and Keith Para.

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Grizzlies Sign Two Pitchers

Musselwhite Drafted by Braves in '06 & '07

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of two pitchers; Tyler Musselwhite and Ian Waldron.

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A Whole New Era in Grizzlies Baseball

GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies begin their seventh season on May 28th, and fans will notice countless changes. Even the unchangeable Sims Legion Park has undergone a facelift.

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Grizzlies Sign Closer

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Derek Ward, a 6-3, 190-pound pitcher from Louisiana-Monroe.

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Grizzlies Sign Three Local Players

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of 3 locals; Zac Kennedy, Brian Greene, and Chris Henderson.

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Grizzlies Players Receive Honors

Collazo, Koeneman Named Players of the Year

GASTONIA, N.C.- Oklahoma Baptist University first baseman Josh Collazo was named Sooner Athletic Conference Player of the Year Saturday.
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GASTONIA, N.C.- Gastonia Grizzlies General Manager Jesse Cole announced the team’s 2008 Promotional Schedule today.  The Schedule is highlighted by Diamond World’s “Dig for the Diamond”, as well as two fireworks displays, eight giveaway nights and the first ever “Grizzly Grandma Beauty Pageant".
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies first baseman, Josh Collazo broke the home run and RBI record at Oklahoma Baptist University this week.  Collazo smashed his 19th and 20th home runs and knocked in his 88th RBI to grab sole possession of the single season records.
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Morristown, TN - Freshman 1st baseman Kyle Koeneman (Seymour, TN) has been named TJCCAA Player of the Week for his performance against Columbia State this past weekend.
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STARKVILLE, Miss.—ULM junior closer Derek Ward has been named to the 2008 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Watch List. The award is given to the top relief pitcher in Division I college baseball.
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Mark Cohoon, Kaleb Herron and Bryant Lopez from North Central Texas junior college.
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzles are pleased to announce the 2008 Home Run Reading Challenge presented by Gastonia Pediatric Associates. 
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of new mascot Chizzle to a 5-year contract.  Chizzle, a 6’5” 250 pound grizzly bear mascot comes to Gastonia after working as a model and professional weight lifter in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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GASTONIA, N.C. 4/1/08 The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Major League Home Run King Barry Bonds to a 1-year contract.  Bonds comes to Gastonia after breaking Hank Aaron’s all time home run record last season with the San Francisco Giants.
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Sam Freeman from the University of Kansas and Johnny Hellweg from the Florida Community College at Jacksonville.  Freeman was selected in the 24th round of the 2007 Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals but elected to attend the University of Kansas.  Hellweg was selected in the 46th round by the Florida Marlins out of St. Dominic high school in St. Charles, Missouri.
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GASTONIA - Since the Gastonia Grizzlies' first season in 2002, workers have clumsily tried to update the manual scoreboard like a gas station employee changes the displayed price of a gallon of unleaded.
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the firing of six-year mascot Striker for numerous reasons including excessive hibernation and failure to have a presence in the community. 
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of Scott Wingo, a 5-10 shortstop/second basemen from the University of South Carolina.  
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of juniors Drew Murray and Griffin Benedict from Georgia Southern University.

Murray, a 6-5, 220 pound pitcher hails from LaGrange, GA.  As a sophomore Murray led the team in wins and strikeouts and finished second on the team with 12 starts.  Murray features a fastball that touches the low 90’s and a power breaking ball.  In 2008 Murray is expected to be the ace of the pitching staff.
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GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of freshman Chad Hunter and Kyle Koeneman from Walters State Community College.

Hunter, a 6-0, 205 pound outfielder hails from Bell Buckle, Tennessee.  As a junior in high school, Hunter set a school record by hitting 14 home runs.  Hunter was also named All-State and Mid-State Player of the Year.
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of sophomore catcher Joey Stevens from Pensacola Junior College.  The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the 6-foot-4 catcher in the 32nd round of the 2007 draft.
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gastonia Grizzlies Baseball Club announced today the signing of 6’2’’ RHP Brent Davis from St. Edwards University in Texas. 
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GASTONIA, N.C. – The Grizzlies announced today the signing of Chester Wilson, a junior from Southern Utah University.  Wilson a 5’11, 205 lb third baseman is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii.
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