July 25, 2016 – Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Six first-inning runs helped the Outer Banks Daredevils to a 6-2 win over the Tidewater Drillers at TowneBank OBX Park on Monday.

The Daredevils scored in the first on a wild pitch, an RBI single by Adam Whitacre (Radford U), an RBI double by Brent West (Urbanna U), a groundout by Damario Brown (Urbanna U), and a two-run single by Kyle Vidano (Averett U). The Daredevils were led by Kyle Vidano’s hitting. Kyle Vidano (Averett U) went 2-3 and drove in one.

Bailey Lipscomb (Chowan U) put together a nice outing. The Drillers managed just three hits off of Lipscomb, who allowed one earned run, walked three and struck out five during his five innings of work and picking up the win.

Daredevils reliever Colby Rudis (Frederick CC) got the hold with 2 innings of one run ball, and Eamonn Collins (Tusculum College) picked up the save for the Daredevils in his two innings of shut out ball.

Nate Matheson (Christopher Newport U) took the loss for the Drillers. He allowed six runs in three innings, walked four and struck out six.  Jack Jett (Old Dominion U) held the Daredevils hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out two, and Robert Fitzwater (Patrick Henry CC) worked three innings, giving up no runs, on 3 hits with 4 strike outs.

A solo home run by Harry Brown (James Madison U) put the Drillers on the board in the top of the second, and an RBI single by Alex Abbey (Christopher Newport U) drove in Jordan Mason (Christopher Newport U) in the 7th inning, but in it was not enough to overcome the Daredevils big first inning.

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July 21, 2016 – Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Ryan Williams (Pitt CC) collected three hits as the Outer Banks Daredevils took home a 7-2 victory over the Greenbrier Knights at TowneBank OBX Park on Thursday.

Chance DuCharme (Francis Marion U) struck out five, paving the way for a Daredevils win. The Daredevils’ pitcher tossed five innings of shutout ball and allowed only four hits, picking up the win.

Spenser Willis (Virginia Wesleyan College) took the loss for the Knights. going six innings, walking one, striking out six, and allowing five runs.  But also helped his own cause, going 2 – 5 at the plate, and TJ Wynkoop (Lynchburg College) went 2 – 4.

Outer Banks Daredevils never trailed after Demario Brown (Urbanna U), who reached base with a single, scored on a fielding error following a Brian Remaley (Anne Arundel CC) single.

The Daredevils tacked on another four runs in the fourth. Adam Whitacre (Radford U) opened the scoring in the frame after drawing a lead off walk, and was joined crossing the plate that inning by Brent West (Urbanna U), Demario Brown (Urbanna U) and Ryan Creps (Canisius College). The Daredevils hitters went on the offensive,  and included singles by Brent West (Urbanna U), Jay Golliday (Campbell U) and Ryan Williams (Pitt CC).

The Daredevils defense was anchored by a strong performance by shortstop Demario Brown (Urbanna U) who had 11 put outs in 11 chances, included a great double play.

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July 14, 2016 – Kill Devil Hills, NC

The Outer Banks Daredevils lost the ballgame after giving up the lead in the sixth inning Thursday, as Tidewater Drillers grabbed a 9-6 victory at TowneBank OBX Park.

Jack Downum (Chowan U) racked up three RBIs on two hits for Outer Banks Daredevils. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the eighth inning. Brent West (Urbanna U) also had a two hit night, going 2 – 5 with and RBI and a run scored.

Nate Matheson (Old Dominion U) got the win for Tidewater Drillers. He allowed four runs over five innings, striking out six, walking four and only gave up three hits. Logan Harrellson (Christopher Newport U) threw two innings of shut out relief, giving up no hits, no runs and struck out 4 Daredevil batters.

Tidewater Drillers’ Harry Brown (James Madison U), Alex Abbey (Christopher Newport U) and Matthew Roth (Radford U) combined for five hits and six RBIs.

Stephen Umphlett (Lenior CC) was charged with the loss. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed three runs. Daredevils starter Colby Rudis (Frederick CC) threw well in a no decision, striking out 4.

The top of the first saw the Tidewater Drillers take an early lead, 2-0, as Matthew Roth (Radford U) homered, scoring Alex Abbey (Christopher Newport U)after a single by Abbey got things started.

The Outer Banks Daredevils quickly matched the Drillers’ strong inning with a three-run inning of its own in the first. The Daredevils scored three on a hit batsmen, a line drive single by Adam Whitacre (Radford U), a wild pitch and a two-run double by Jack Downum (Chowan U).

The Drillers stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the sixth, scoring three runs on a fielder’s choice and a groundout by Alex Abbey (Christopher Newport).

Two runs in the bottom of the eighth helped the Daredevils close its deficit to 9-6. An RBI single by Jack Downum (Chowan U) and an RBI single by Damario Brown (Urbanna U) fueled the Daredevils’ comeback. And Ryan Creps (Canisius College) and Chris Childress (Urbanna U) both had hits and scored runs to help the Daredevils offense, but in the end, the Drillers 9 run night proved too much.

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July 7, 2016 – Kill Devil Hills, NC

The fans who came out tonight and braved the heat were treated to an outstanding baseball game, but in the end, the Outer Banks Daredevils lost a close ballgame, as the Suffolk Fightin Crabs grabbed a 2-1 victory at TowneBank OBX Park.

Kyle Vidano (Averett U) led Outer Banks Daredevils’ offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He singled in the ninth inning. Stephen Umphlett (Lenior CC) had an impressive outing against the Fightin Crabs’ lineup. The Crabs managed just one hit off of the Daredevils’ pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his two innings of work. Bailey Lipscomb (Chowan U) took the loss for the Outer Banks Daredevils. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked none, struck out three, and allowed one run.

Luke Smith (Ashland U) recorded the win for Suffolk Fightin Crabs. He allowed one run over six innings. He struck out 11, walked six and surrendered no hits. Suffolk Fightin Crabs closer Tommy Haas (U of Ark – Pine Bluff) put away the final six outs to record the save.

The top of the second saw the Fightin Crabs take an early lead, 1-0. The Crabs got things going when Nick Ippolito (Cal St U – Stanislaus) singled. Outer Banks Daredevils managed to score one run in the fifth inning on a steal of home. The lead stayed with the Crabs after the sixth, when it scored one run on an RBI single by Edmund Pilolli (Ashland U).

Fightin’ Crabs 2, Daredevils 1

Thursday, July 7, 2016 – Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Bring the family out to the ball park tonight for a great night of collegiate, summer league baseball and family fun. The Fightin’ Crabs of Suffolk, VA will be coming to town to take on our Outer Banks Daredevils at 7:05pm at TowneBank OBX Park. Gates will open at 6:00pm, and tickets are available at the front gate.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 – Kill Devil Hills, NC

Due to unplayable field conditions and the weather forecast calling for heavy rains and possible thunderstorms to move through Kill Devil Hills at approximately game time, we have cancelled tonight’s scheduled Tidewater Collegiate Summer League game between the Greenbrier Knights and the Outer Banks Daredevils.

The 2016 TSL All Star Game, scheduled to be played at TowneBank OBX Park on Monday, July 4th, has been cancelled.

The Daredevils will be back in action Tuesday night, as the Greenbrier Knights will be coming to TowneBank OBX Park to take on our Daredevils. Gates will open at 6:00pm, and the first pitch will be at 7:05pm.

We would like to wish all of our fans a safe and happy 4th of July, and to all the men and women who wear and have worn our Country’s uniform, THANK YOU!