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Host Families Needed

 …Host Families Needed for the 2014 season.

The Outer Banks Daredevils are once again asking our supporters to open up their homes this summer to one of our players or interns. Whether you have served as a host family in the past, or would like to become a host family for the 2014 season, there are host family opportunities available for the upcoming season. If you would like to become a host family, providing room & board to a college baseball player or one of our college interns, please email us your information at daredevilsobx@gmail.com or contact us by phone at (252) 715-3017.

Players will be arriving between May 17, 2014 and May 23, 2014 and will be departing approximately August 15, 2014.

Being a host family is a great opportunity to support the Outer Banks Daredevils while giving a college baseball player or intern the opportunity to gain valuable experience while enjoying the beautiful Outer Banks and North Carolina’s world famous southern hospitality.

2013 Best of the Beach

The Outer Banks Daredevils have been voted 2013 Best of the Beach for Best Family Attraction. The Outer Banks Daredevils, a collegiate summer baseball team, located in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, are extremely proud to have been recognized as the 2013 Best Family Attraction here in the Outer Banks. We strive to provide a great atmosphere for families to enjoy America’s favorite pastime and we want to thank all of our fans, coaches, staff, players, and our great team of business sponsors for helping us make the 2013 season a great success. We hope everyone will join us again next season as the Outer Banks Daredevils return to the field for the 2014 season and another summer of great family fun here in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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Thank you to all our fans and sponsors for a great season…

We wanted to say thank you to all of our fans and sponsors for their support of Daredevils baseball this season. We are happy to say our home team Daredevils were first half champions in the Tidewater Summer League, and battled the second half champion Tidewater Drillers in the rain shortened League Championship Series and after splitting the series with a win each, the League declared the Outer Banks Daredevils and the Tidewater Drillers Co-Champions for the 2013 Season. Thank you again to everyone who came out and supported the Daredevils, and thank you to all of our great sponsors, and our host families for your support. As we say goodbye to the boys of summer, we look forward to the 2014 season, and hope everyone will be back at the ballpark next summer for Outer Banks Daredevils baseball.

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Outer Banks Daredevils defeats Tidewater Drillers, 8-2

Thursday, August 8, 2013 – First Flight Baseball Complex, Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Outer Banks Daredevils pounded out 11 hits in route to an 8-2 victory over the Tidewater Drillers on Thursday at First Flight HS in Game 2 of the League Championship Series.

Outer Banks Daredevils scored four runs in the first on a solo home run by Eric Schenck-Joblinske, an RBI single by Will Miller, and a two-run double by Kevin Stein.

Eric racked up two RBIs on one hit for Outer Banks Daredevils.

Josh Vales got the win for Outer Banks Daredevils. He allowed two runs over six innings. He struck out eight, walked six and surrendered three hits.

Outer Banks Daredevils piled on three more runs in the bottom of the fourth. A bases loaded walk scored Zach Hynes to get Outer Banks Daredevils on the board in the inning. That was followed up by Conner Hall‘s single, scoring Tommy Kane and Dylan Harvey.

It didn’t take long for Tidewater Drillers to respond as it scored one run of its own in the fifth and sixth innings. Outer Banks Daredevils added another in the sixth, putting the finishing touches on their 11 hit, 8 run effort.

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Drillers 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 5 0
Daredevils 4 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 8 11 0

Congratulations to the Outer Banks Daredevils and the Tidewater Drillers, Tidewater Summer League’s Collegiate Division Co-Champions.

 

Tidewater Drillers pulls away late for 7-1 victory over Outer Banks Daredevils

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – First Flight Baseball Complex, Kill Devil Hills, NC.

It was a tight game until Tidewater Drillers scored seven late runs for the 7-1 victory over Outer Banks Daredevils on Tuesday at First Flight HS.

Nick Faison got the win for Tidewater Drillers. He pitched two shutout innings. Nick Faison struck out one, walked one and gave up one hit.

The game was never in doubt after the seventh, as Tidewater Drillers scored two runs on a two-run single by Kurt Sinnen.

Tidewater Drillers tacked on another five runs in the eighth. A clutch error scored Jeffrey Swoope to open the scoring in the frame. That was followed up by Kyle Morrison‘s single, scoring Tyler Tharp.

Outer Banks Daredevils scored its only run of the game on an RBI double by Eric Schenck-Joblinske in the ninth inning.

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Drillers 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 7 10 1
Daredevils 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 5

Tyler Woodhouse goes 6 2/3 but Outer Banks Daredevils loses to Tidewater Drillers 2-1

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 – First Flight Baseball Complex, Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Tyler Woodhouse allowed just two runs on Wednesday at First Flight HS, but Outer Banks Daredevils couldn’t get the offense going in a 2-1 defeat to Tidewater Drillers.

Ryan Galvin recorded the win for Tidewater Drillers. He pitched five shutout innings. Ryan Galvin struck out six, walked two and gave up four hits.

Tidewater Drillers stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the second, scoring one run on an RBI double by Kyle Morrison.

The lone run of the game for Outer Banks Daredevils crossed the plate in the seventh inning on a groundout by Eric Schenck-Joblinske.

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Drillers 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 2
Daredevils 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 1

John Croak helps Outer Banks Daredevils down Greenbrier Knights 6-3

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 – First Flight Baseball Complex, Kill Devil Hills, NC.

John Croak went 3-3 at the plate as Outer Banks Daredevils took home a 6-3 victory over Greenbrier Knights at First Flight HS on Tuesday.

He singled in the third, sixth, and eighth innings.

James Walsh was in control on the mound. Greenbrier Knights managed just three hits off of Walsh, who allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out four during his six innings of work.

Outer Banks Daredevils stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the third, scoring three runs on a groundout by Conner Hall and a two-run triple by Eric Schenck-Joblinske.

Two runs in the top of the fourth helped Greenbrier Knights close its deficit to 3-2. A walk by Tyler Crupper and a passed ball gave Greenbrier Knights life. Finally, James got Cam Stewart to ground out to end the threat.

Outer Banks Daredevils tacked on another two runs in the eighth. A sacrifice fly scored Will Connerly for the inning’s first run. That was followed up by Eric’s single, scoring Cam Kostyack.

One run in the top of the ninth helped Greenbrier Knights close its deficit to 6-3. A groundout by Tyler Jordan triggered Greenbrier Knights’ comeback. Finally, Josh Howard got Jordan Sargent to ground out to end the game.

 

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Knights 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 0
Daredevils 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 6 12 4

 

Outer Banks Daredevils defeats Virginia Warriors, 11-1

Virginia Warriors didn’t stand a chance on Friday, as Outer Banks Daredevils captured a blowout 11-1 win at First Flight HS.

Will Connerly racked up four RBIs on three hits for Outer Banks Daredevils. He doubled in the first inning, singled in the seventh inning, and tripled in the eighth inning.

Virginia Warriors’ lineup had no answer for Devon Hemmerich. Virginia Warriors managed just one hit off of Hemmerich, who allowed one earned run, walked four and struck out seven during his seven innings of work.

Outer Banks Daredevils never surrendered the lead after the second inning, scoring one run on a steal of home by Kevin Stein.

Outer Banks Daredevils piled on three more runs in the bottom of the fifth. Raheim Cooper singled, scoring Eric Schenck-Joblinske to start the inning. That was followed up by Kevin’s single, bringing home Raheim.

Outer Banks Daredevils answered Virginia Warriors’ top inning with two runs of its own in the sixth. Outer Banks Daredevils scored on a two-run double by Will Miller.

Outer Banks Daredevils added four more runs in the bottom of the eighth. The inning looked promising, as Will Connerly tripled, plating Cam Kostyack, Kevin and Dylan Harvey to kick things off. That was followed up by Eric’s double, scoring Will Connerly.

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Warriors 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2
Daredevils 0 1 0 0 3 2 1 4 11 17 0

 

Battery fails the Mid Atlantic Pirates, lose 11-10 to Outer Banks Daredevils on hit into a fielder’s choice

Thursday, July 25, 2013 – First Flight Baseball Complex, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Conner Hall‘s walk-off hit into a fielder’s choice off of Luke Suttmiller boosted Outer Banks Daredevils to an 11-10 win over the Mid Atlantic Pirates in 10 innings at First Flight HS on Thursday.

Conner racked up six RBIs on three hits for Outer Banks Daredevils. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the third and eighth innings.

Each team blasted the other’s pitching, and there were 21 total runs and 25 hits during the game. Both bullpens were busy with six pitchers used in the game as the skippers of both squads tried to finish it off.

Hunter Earley got the win for Outer Banks Daredevils. He allowed two runs over four innings. Hunter struck out four, walked one and gave up four hits.

The top of the first saw the Mid Atlantic Pirates take an early lead, 1-0.

Outer Banks Daredevils brought home three runs in the second inning, and matched that run total in the third. In the second, Outer Banks Daredevils scored on a three-run double by Conner, plating Cam Kostyack, John Croak and Zach Hynes.

After a quick strike from the Mid Atlantic Pirates, Outer Banks Daredevils responded with two runs in the sixth. Outer Banks Daredevils scored on and a fielder’s choice.

The Mid Atlantic Pirates scored one run in each of the seventh, eighth and tenth. In the seventh, the Mid Atlantic Pirates scored on a groundout by Killen Strenn, plating Rob Reaume.

Outer Banks Daredevils answered the Mid Atlantic Pirates’ top inning with two runs of its own in the tenth. Outer Banks Daredevils scored on a passed ball.

 

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E
Pirates 1 0 5 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 10 10 0
Daredevils 0 3 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 8 11 1