GREENVILLE — Mercer overcame deficits in both games to take a doubleheader at East Carolina on Friday. The Bears (16-4) trailed 7-5 in the first game before coming back for a 10-7 win. Bryce Harman's two-run single to left center in the bottom of the sixth scored Travis Watkins and Turner Brown to give the Pirates a 4-2 lead in the second game before Mercer rallied for a … [Read more...]
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View from the EastCoach Mo recruits a recruiter
With the addition of Robert Prunty as defensive line coach, East Carolina gained a proven recruiter and an experienced proponent of the four-front defensive scheme, which East Carolina will be converting to as spring practice gets going on Monday. Prunty was recognized by Scout.com as the Big 12 Recruiter of the Year in 2011-12 and 2012-13. As he transitioned to Cincinnati … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettHighly touted newcomers answer the call
Baseball America ranked East Carolina’s 2017 baseball recruiting class as the 23rd best in the nation, which is quite an accomplishment considering the who’s who of traditional national powers that joined the Pirates among the top 25. Upon further review, however, maybe that ranking was a bit too low. That’s because it’s doubtful any program in the country has gotten more … [Read more...]
BaseballPirates top Duke, 9-4
DURHAM — A five-run fifth inning lifted East Carolina to its 13th win in its last 14 games, 9-4, over Duke at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday evening. The host Blue Devils (10-9) led 3-0 after two innings and carried the advantage into the top of the fifth when the Pirates surged ahead. Bryant Packard and T.J. Riles had singles to start the decisive frame. Packard … [Read more...]
From the Anchor DeskFruitful week keeps Pirates on course
This 2017 Pirate baseball season is certainly not for the feint of heart. The Pirates went 4-1 this past week, sweeping the two games at the College of Charleston and then taking two out of three from Charlotte back at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The week opened with a 12-7 win over Charleston. The Pirates fell behind early but came back behind home runs by Spencer Brickhouse, … [Read more...]