This was no April Fool’s…. the mustache is history for another year. East Carolina’s baseball program wrapped up another successful “Mustache March” on Monday by hosting the big shave off. The entire team got together to shave off the whiskers. Before the shave the team handed out some honors. Alec Burleson got the best ‘stache’ award with his version that included the … [Read more...]
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Insights from BrettBig Three getting plenty of help as Pirates surge
It was only about four weeks ago that East Carolina baseball coach Cliff Godwin exhorted Pirates fans to keep the faith and not panic over his team’s disappointing 8-5 start. For those who heeded the advice, that faith has been rewarded. With this weekend’s impressive sweep at South Florida, Godwin’s veteran squad has now reeled off nine straight wins and 13 in their last … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSPackard slams again in sweep
TAMPA, FL — Bryant Packard's second grand slam in as many games boosted East Carolina to a 5-1 win at South Florida on Sunday and an American Athletic Conference series sweep. The No. 14 Pirates improved to 21-6 overall and 6-0 in the AAC with their ninth straight win. The Bulls fell to 12-14 and 1-5. Thomas Francisco reached on an error to start the second and Brady … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSBlasts send Pirates to series win
TAMPA, FL — Four home runs, including a sixth-inning grand slam by Bryant Packard, lifted No. 14 East Carolina to a 13-7 American Athletic Conference win at South Florida on Saturday. ECU (20-6, 5-0 AAC) goes for a sweep of the 3-game set with the Bulls (12-13, 1-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. The score was tied at 3 when Spencer Brickhouse led off the sixth with a single to … [Read more...]
BASEBALL NEWSPirate trio pitches shutout
TAMPA, FL — Jake Agnos, Ryder Giles and Sam Lanier combined for a shutout as East Carolina took the opening game of its American Athletic Conference series at South Florida, 4-0, on Friday night. Jake Washer hit a 3-run homer in the second inning as the 14th-ranked Pirates improved to 19-6 overall and 4-0 in the AAC. Alec Burleson's RBI single in the third completed the … [Read more...]