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Dorman, MWC keeps Regional hopes alive with 3-2 win
The Eagles ended their season on a high note with a 3-2 win over ODAC regular season champion Virginia Wesleyan. Senior 3B Erik Dorman was the story for the Eagles, pitching a complete game 7-hitter for the win. Dorman struck out 4 and allowed only 1 earned run for his 4th win of the year. The game was tied going into the 9th after an MWC error allowed the tying run to score. The Eagles put 2 runners on to start the inning and Junior 3B Steve Hastings, playing third in place of Dorman, singled to right for the game winning run. At the plate, Dorman was 2-4 with an RBI to pace the Eagles offense. Senior C Brendan Eygabroat added 2 hits. MWC finishes the 2001 campaign with a 26-10 record and awaits and hopes for an at-large regional berth. -- Game Summary
<6 May>

5 Eagles names All-Conference, 4 on the first team
Mary Washington's regular season title and runner-up finish in the conference tournament vaulted 5 Eagles players into All-Conference honors. The Eagles placed 4 players on the first team and 1 on the second team. Senior C Brendan Eygabroat, Senior 3B Erik Dorman, Junior SS Mark McEathron, and Junior RHP Ryan Grue were all named to the 1st team and Junior LF Scott Chapman was named to the 2nd team. This award is the 2nd for McEathron and Dorman, with Dorman making it as a pitcher in 1999. -- CAC Baseball Page
<2 May>

MWC adds make-up game with Methodist College
MWC has reached an agreement with Methodist College to make up an earlier rained out game on the 4th of May. MWC enters the contest as the 7th seed and Methodist the 5th seed in South Region with both needing quality wins down the stretch to earn a regional berth. The Eagles play 3 more games, 2 againist South Region ranked teams and another aganist 1999 National Champion NC Wesleyan. MWC enters the weekend games 25-8 and 3 wins shy of the schools record for wins of 28 set in '94 and '97. Both these teams competed in the South Region Tournament.
<1 May>

Senior C Brendan Eygabroat named CAC Player of the Week
For the third straight week, a MWC player has been named CAC Player of the Week. This week, Brendan Eygabroat was honored after leading the Eagles to five wins in seven games. Eygabroat hit .478 (11-23) with two doubles, a triple, and a go-ahead home run against Salisbury State on Thursday. Eygabroat caught 53 innings this past week including 36 in the last two days of the CAC tournament. -- CAC Player of the Week Page
<30 April>

MWC pounds Shenandoah 14-1 following long weekend
After 4 games in the last two days, MWC was back at it again today and picked up their 25th win of the season, defeating Dixie Conference Shenandoah University 14-1 today in a shortened game due to the mercy rule. MWC jumped out quick with 5 runs in each of the first 2 innings, fulled by the bats of Senior 1B Jay Johnston who was 2-4 with 3 RBI's and 2 runs scored. Senior 3B Erik Dorman and Freshman DH Corey Templeman added 2 hits. MWC starter Junior RHP Andy Dunn pitched 6 innings, scattering 6 hits and allowing only 1 run for his first win of the year. Freshman RHP Mark Hernandez made his first apperance of the year and pitched a perfect 7th. MWC returns to action following exams on May 5th at NC Wesleyan. -- Game Summary
<30 April>

Eagles ranked 7th in South Region with 24-8 record
MWC fell one spot in the Regional rankings this poll to the 7th ranked team in the South. Mary Washington's CAC regular season title and this ranking keep the Eagles postseason hopes alive. -- New D-III Poll
<30 April>

Eagles force final game but fall in CAC Tourney Final
MWC entered the day needed 2 wins to win the Capital Athletic Conference title for the first time since 1998. The Eagles responded in Game 1 defeating Salisbury 4-1 behind the left arm of Junior LHP Reed Shabman who pitched 7 and 2/3 innings, allowing only 2 hits and 1 run. Junior RHP Ryan Grue came on and got the final 6 outs for his MWC single season record 4th save. Senior 3B Erik Dorman led the offense with a 2-5 effort, driving in 2. In Game 2, the Eagles put a run up in the first behind an RBI single by Erik Dorman. Salisbury picked up an unearned run in the 1st behind a throwing error by Eagles starter Senior RHP Mike Parker who pitched into the 5th and received the loss in the game. Parker allowed 6 hits and 4 runs, 2 earned in the game. Down 4-1, Freshman RHP Brendan Orsinger entered the game and pitched the rest of the game without allowing a run. MWC battled back in the 8th, scoring a run on a RBI single by Senior 1B Jay Johnston who was 2-4 in the game. The Eagles put runners on in the 9th but couldnt plate the tying runs. Salisbury wins the CAC Tournament for the 2nd straight year. MWC returns to action Monday aganist Shenandoah and needs to win out and hope for a Regional bid. -- Game 1 -- Game 2 -- CAC Tournament Page
<22 April>

Hooker, Dorman pitch MWC into CAC Tourney Final
Eagles starters Senior RHP's Matt Hooker and Erik Dorman combined to limit York to 3 runs on 8 hits in the 6-3 victory. The Eagles fell behind 2-1 after 2 in the second elimination game of the day for the Eagles before Junior LF Scott Chapman grounded out scoring Junior SS Mark McEathron who singled earlier the inning. MWC tacked on 3 more in the 5th behind RBI singles by Dorman, Senior C Brendan Eygabroat, and Senior 1B Jay Johnston. Each team added a run for the final score of 6-3. Matt Hooker earned his first win of the year in his first start this season following 3 saves out of the bullpen and Dorman picked up his first save. -- Game Summary -- CAC Tournament Page
<21 April>

Clutch hitting guides Eagles past Catholic in CAC Tourney
MWC moved into the loser bracket final with a 6-2 win over the 2nd seeded Catholic University Cardinals. The Eagles, the top seed and host, entered the 5th of seven innings tied at one when Senior 2B Ryan Napolitano delivered with a 2-out base hit to score 2. The Eagles then added 2 more runs in the 5th and another in the 6th to lead 6-1. Junior RHP Rob Boese pitched a complete game, scattering 8 hits and 4 walks and striking out 1. Rob allowed 2 runs, 1 earned en route to his 5th win of the season. -- Game Summary -- CAC Tournament Page
<21 April>

Eagles bullpen falters in 11-7 extra-inning loss
MWC moves to the loser bracket of the 2001 CAC Tournament following a tough loss to the 4th seeded Salisbury State Sea Gulls 11-7 in 10 innings. MWC entered the 8th inning down 4-2 when Senior C Brendan Eygabroat blasted a 3-run homer over the left field fence to take the lead. Senior RHP Mike Parker entered the game in the 9th with a runner on first and could not hold the lead, allowing 3 runs on 3 hits. MWC battled back in the bottom half of the inning behind a 2-out RBI single by Senior 1B Jay Johnston. Junior RHP Bronson Hall entered the game in the 10th following a lead-off single off Parker and allowed that run and 3 others to score. The Eagles put runners on the 10th but could not overcome the 4 run deficit. Parker picked up the loss falling to 4-2 on the year. The Eagles play Catholic University in an Elimination Game at 10:00 AM on Saturday. -- Game Summary -- CAC Tournament Page
<19 April>

MWC to host CAC Tournament starting Thursday
As the top seed in the 2001 Capital Athletic Tournament, Mary Washingotn will host the conference tournament at Dickinson Stadium starting on Thursday at 3:30. The Eagles will open the tourney aganist the winner of the 4th and 5th seeded teams to be played Wednesday. The tournament will then resume Saturday at 10:00 AM in the morning and continue through the weekend. For more information about the CAC Tournament, click here: CAC Tournament Page
<16 April>

Eagles tune-up for CAC Tourney with pounding of Randy-Mac
MWC prepared itself for CAC Tournament run with a 12-1 pounding of Randolph-Macon College. Freshman RHP Brendan Orsinger and Junior RHP Andy Dunn combined to scatter 9 hits. Junior LF Scott Chapman was 4-5 with 3 RBI's and 4 runs scored including a 2-run homer in the 9th. Senior 2B Ryan Napolitano and Senior 1B Jay Johnston added 3 hits a piece. Johnston tied a MWC record with 3 doubles in the game. -- Game Summary
<16 April>

MWC wins CAC regular season with DH split with York
The Eagles played an all-around stellar game in the first of the double-dip with a 7-2 win over York College. MWC starter Junior RHP Ryan Grue pitched a complete game 4 hitter for the Eagles, striking out 7. The Eagle offense scored single runs in the 2nd, 3rd and 5th and added a 4 spot in the 6th to cap the game. Sophomore CF Aaron Altscher led the offense going 2-3 with an RBI and 2 runs scored in the conference regular season clincher. The Eagles could not complete the sweep in Game 2, falling 7-1. The game featured 10 pitchers combined from both teams and lots of runners left on base. The Spartans banged out 14 hits which was helped by 4 MWC errors. The Eagles offense had only 4 hits in the losing effort. MWC returns to action Tuesday at Randolph-Macon and host the first round of the CAC tournament Thurday starting at 3:30. -- Game 1 -- Game 2
<15 April>

Eagles play for CAC Championship Saturday
MWC enters this weekends CAC DH versus York College poised to claim its first regular season CAC title in 4 years. The Eagles need one win in the DH to cliam first place and thus host the CAC Tournament next weekend. For more information about the CAC Tourney, check out CAC Tournament Page coming soon.
<11 April>

Rain cancels todays game verses Shenandoah Uni.
Due to heavy rains in Fredericksburg, todays game versus Dixie Conference Shenandoah University has been cancelled. No make-up date has been announced.
<11 April>

Soph. RF Drew Robertson named CAC Player of the Week
Drew Robertson was named CAC Player of the Week following the Eagles 3 win week, including a 13 inning win at Salisbury in which Drew blasted a HR to win the game for the Eagles. -- CAC Player of the Week Page
<10 April>

Eagle offense works on Apprentice for 19th win of season
MWC improved to 19-5 on the year with a 12-6 victory over the Shipbuilders of Newport News Apprentice. The Eagles received another strong effort from Junior SS Mark McEathron who had 3 more hits including a 3-run homer and 4 RBI's. Freshman RHP Brendan Orsinger pitched into the 7th in his first start and win of his career. -- Game Summary
<10 April>

Record tying day for McEathron leads MWC pasts Villa Julie
MWC continued their hot play today with a 13-5 win over Villa Julie College in Severn, MD. The Eagles banged 13 hits for 13 runs in the rout of the Mustangs. Eagles Junior SS Mark McEathron continued his hot bat going 5-6 with 2 doubles and a triple to tie a MWC record for hits in a game. Senior 1B Jay Johnston was 0-2 on the day but drove in 4 runs including 2 sac flys. Junior LF Scott Chapman blasted a homer to left and was 2-4 on the day with 3 RBI's. Senior 3B Erik Dorman also added 3 hits and 2 RBI's. Junior LHP Reed Shabman picked up the win as he pitched into the 6th. Reed improved to 2-1 on the year. -- Game Summary
<9 April>

Eagles ranked 6th in South Region following winning streak
MWC with a record of 17-5 moved into the Regional rankings this poll as the 6th ranked team in the South Region. The Eagles also received votes in the National Poll. -- New D-III Poll
<9 April>

MWC holds on to CAC lead, split with Salisbury State
MWC held its 1 game lead in the CAC title race with a saturday split with Salisbury State, winning the first game in 13 innings 5-4, then falling in the second game 4-2. The Eagles entered the 7th inning of Game 1 down 4-3 after some early pitching and defensive woes. Junior SS Mark McEathron blasted a home run over the scoreboard to tie the game. Eagle relievers Junior RHP Ryan Grue and Junior RHP Bronson Hall held the Gulls bats silent for the rest of the game until Sophomore RF Drew Robertson blasted a homer to left in the top of the 13th for the lead. Hall finished the game for his 3rd win of the year. In Game 2, the Eagles fell 4-2 despite a 7th inning rallying leaving the tying runs on base at the end of the game which was the Eagles story of Game 2. A highlight in Game 2 was Senior C Mike Santay who in his first start of the year was 2-2 with a HBP. -- Game 1 -- Game 2
<7 April>

Eagles hold on for 5-4 win versus St. Mary's
MWC won its 7th straight game by avenging an early season loss to St. Mary's with a 5-4 win on the road. The Eagles plated two runs in the 3rd behind a 2 RBI single by Senior 1B Jay Johnston. St. Mary's countered with 2 of their own in the 3rd before the Eagles plated single runs in the next three innings for a 5-2 lead after 6. MWC starter Senior RHP Erik Dorman pitched into the 8th before the Seahawks could put any pressure on the Eagles. Following a 2-run homer to left by Seahwak 1B Craig Wencis, Junior RHP Ryan Grue entered the game and struck 3 of the 4 batters he faced to preserve the game. Dorman improved to 3-0 while Grue picked up his 3rd save. Senior C Brendan Eygabroat collected 2 hits for the Eagles. -- Game Summary
<4 April>

MWC wins 6th in a row, defeat Bridgewater 12-6
The Eagles imnproved to 15-4 with a 12-6 victory over South Region rival Bridgewater College. MWC was paced by Junior SS Mark McEathron who was 3-5 with 4 RBI's and his 15th stolen base of the season. Freshman CF Mike Drummond drove in 3 runs on a triple, going 1-3 with 2 runs scored. Sophmore DH Mike Churchward drove in 2 runs, going 1-3 with 2 runs scored. On the mound, Junior RHP Bronson Hall picked up his 2nd win of the year, pitching 5.2 innings of relief. Senior RHP Matt Hooker pitched the final 3.1 for his 3rd save of the year. With this save, the 2001 Eagles pitching staff breaks the single season save mark with 7. -- Game Summary
<2 April>

Rivarly at its finest, MWC pounds Catholic 10-2
MWC improved to 14-4 and 4-1 in the CAC today with a 10-2 win over Catholic University in Washington D.C.. In one of the most intense games of the year, the Eagles stepped to the plate and scored 10 runs of 2 Catholic pitchers. Senior 1B Jay Johnston was 3-5 at the plate to the the Eagle offense. Sophomore CF John Chiles who entered the game as a defensive replacement in center bombed a 2-run homer to left-center in the 8th to finish off the Cardinals. Senior RHP Mike Parker and Junior RHP Ryan Grue combined for the win for the second time in a week. Parker improved to 4-1 while Grue picked up his 2nd save of the year by pitching the last 3 innings of the game. -- Game Summary
<1 April>

Dorman CG 7-hitter leads Eagles past NC Wesleyan
MWC defeated the South Region's 8th ranked team North Carolina Wesleyan College 9-1 today at Dickinson Stadium. The Eagles received a stellar performance from Senior RHP Erik Dorman who tossed a 7-hit complete game, striking out 2. Dorman alos added 2 RBI's at the plate. The Eagle offense was paced by Sophomore RF Drew Robertson who drove in 3 runs on 3 hits. Junior SS Mark McEathron was 2-3 with 3 runs scored. -- Game Summary
<31 March>

Directions To Thursday Game at Joe Cannon Stadium in Severn, Md. versus Villa Julie College
<30 March>

Eagles fly past Hampden-Sydney 11-4
MWC improved to 12-4 today with a 11-4 victory at home versus Hampden-Sydney College of the ODAC. MWC received 4 RBI performances from Senior 2B Ryan Napolitano and Junior LF Scott Chapman. Ryan was 2-2 with 3 walks and Chapman was 2-4 with a run scored. Junior RHP Robert Boese pitched into the 6th for his 4th win of the season. Senior RHP Matt Hooker finished with 3.1 inning of scoreless relief for his 2nd save. -- Game Summary
<26 March>

New Division III National Poll Released
The season is in full swing and now the ratings are in. MWC's 11-4 record was not good enough to garner a spot in the South Region rankings. However, the Eagles play 8 games with teams in the poll and could crack the poll with a solid showing in the coming weeks. The Eagles have already gained a quality win by defeating ODAC leading Bridgewater College. Click Here for New D-III Poll
<26 March>

MWC wins tight contest with Bridgewater 9-5
The Eagles improved to 11-4 today with a 9-5 victory in Bridgewater, Virginia. MWC responded to a challenge from Bridgewater with 5 late runs for the win. The Eagles entered the 8th inning tied at 4 following a 7 inning outing out of starter, Senior RHP Mike Parker who allowed only 2 hits and 1 earned run with 6 k's. The Eagles put two on the board in the 8th behind the bat of Junior LF Scott Chapman who singled in 2 for the lead. Scott was 2-5 with 3 RBI's. The Eagles tacked on 3 more in the 9th and the game was nailed down by Junior RHP Ryan Grue who pitched the final two frames for his first save of the year. The Eagles offense was paced by Junior SS Mark McEathron who was 4-6 with 3 RBI's including a 2-run homer in the 4th. -- Game Summary
<23 March>

Weather causes more scheduling woes
Due to the downpoors in the south, tomorrows game with Bridgewater College has been postponed until Friday and moved to Bridgewater, Virginia. The two teams will switch the April 2nd meeting to a home game for the Eagles.
<21 March>

Methodist cancels Friday's game
The friday game at Methodist College has been cancelled by Methodist for reasons other than weather. The Eagles will look to make-up the lost game with another team in April.
<21 March>

MWC gets forfeit victory
MWC improved to 10-4 with a forfeit victory over Southern Virginia College. The Eagles will return to action Thursday versus cross-state rival Bridgewater College.
<20 March>

MWC errors prove costly in 7-3 defeat
MWC fell to 9-4 on the year with a 7-3 loss to Dixie Conference leader Christopher Newport University today. The Eagles committed 3 errors in the field and 3 on the base paths which were too much to overcome. Sophomore RF Drew Robertson was 1-3 with an RBI and Sophomore DH Brett Ozanich was 2-4 with an RBI. On the mound, Junior RHP Rob Boese pitched 8.2 innings allowing only 7 hits for the loss. -- Game Summary
<19 March>

Dorman, Hooker shut down Catholic
MWC improved to 9-3 overall and 3-1 in the CAC with a 6-4 win over Catbolic University. Senior pitchers Erik Dorman and Matt Hooker combined to give up 8 hits and 2 earned runs. Dorman pitched into the 9th for the win before being relieved by Hooker who knotched his first save of the year. MWC plated 6 runs behind the hot bat of Senior catcher Brendan Eygabroat who added 2 more hits to raise his team high batting average to .433. Also, Sophomore right fielder Drew Robertson drove in 2 runs for the Eagles. -- Game Summary
<17 March>

Special features on Eagles Online 2001

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Check out the South Region for current records of South region teams
<16 March>

Rain keep Hampden-Sydney away
Todays contest versus Old Dominion Athletic Conference member Hampden-Sydney has been rescheduled for March 26th at 3:00 Pm due to rain. MWC will return to action with Conference rival Catholic University on Saturday at 1:00 PM at Dickinson Stadium.
<15 March>

Eagles fall 7-4 to Washington & Lee
MWC fell to 8-3 with a 7-4 loss to the Generals of Washington & Lee University. The Generals scored 5 runs in the 5th off of 3 MWC pitchers to turn the tide of the game and the 7-4 advantage. MWC was led by Junior left fielder Scott Chapman who was 3-3 with 2 runs scored and a stolen base. Senior 3B Erik Dorman added 2 hits and an RBI. -- Game Summary
<13 March>

Eagles storm past Galluadet in CAC doubleheader
MWC improved to 8-2 on the year and 2-1 in the Capital Athletic Conference with 14-0 and 16-1 wins today. The Eagles received a no-hitter in Game 1 by Junior RHP Rob Boese who struck out 9 over the 7 innings. For the dh, Senior 1B Jay Johnston got 4 hits, including 3 triples and Senior 3B Erik Dorman had 4 hits. -- Game Summaries - 1 - 2
<10 March>

Eagles fall to New Paltz 8-6
MWC battled hard today but fell to visiting SUNY New Paltz 8-6. The Eagles behind early 2-0 in the 1st but rallied to score 3 in their first two frames to lead 3-2. New Patlz countered with 1 in the 4th and 4 in the 5th to lead 7-3. MWC commited 2 errors which continued the 5th. The Eagles rallied once again scoring 3 in the 7th but a unearned run for New Patlz in the 8th and the Eagles fall 8-6. The Eagles return to action next Sunday at Galluadet University following Spring Break. -- Game Summary
<3 March>

Dorman, Hall lead Eagles past New Paltz
MWC improved to 6-1 on the year with a 7-5 win today versus SUNY New Paltz. With the game tied 5-5 in the 5th, MWC took command with 2 runs in the 7th inning for the 7-5 win. Junior RHP Bronson Hall relieved starter Junior RHP Rob Boese and pitched 4.2 innings of scoreless relief for the win. MWC returns to action with New Paltz tomorrow starting at 1:00 PM. -- Game Summary
<2 March>

Eagles fall 4-3 to St. Marys
The Eagles made a late charge but fell short to the Seahawks of St. Marys in MWC's CAC opener. MWC fell behind early as St. Marys but 3 runs on the board in the 1st on three singles off of MWC starter, Senior RHP Mike Parker. Each team added a run in the middle innings until the Eagles rally in the 7th. MWC put two on the board but left the bases full. MWC rallied once again in the 9th but could not plate the tying run. On the mound, Parker left after 7 for the Eagles allowing 6 hits,4 runs, 2 earnerd, 1 walk and 7 k's. Junior RHP's Ryan Grue and Bronson Hall combined for 2 innings of hitless relief. Senior catcher Brendan Eygabroat and Junior SS Mark McEathron added 2 hits a piece. -- Game Summary
<1 March>

Eagles solid in Scranton sweep
MWC improved to 5-0 with a 5-3 win in the 1st and a 11-0 win in the nightcap. Eagles hurlers Junior LHP Reed Shabman and Junior RHP Bronson Hall combined on the 10 hitter for Shabmans 1st win and Hall's 2nd save of the year. Senior 1B Jay Johnston was 2-2 with a RBI triple and 2 runs scored. The Eagle offense came alive in the nightcap to score 11 runs which were more than an enough for Junior RHP Rob Boese who went 6 for his 2nd win of the season. Senior 2B Ryan Napolitano was 1-4 with 3 RBI. -- Game 1 - Game 2
<28 Feb>

Eagles power past EMU
The Eagle offense put up 12 hits and 11 runs to lead MWC past Eastern Mennonite University 11-8. The Eagles were led by senior Erik Dorman who was 3-5 including a 2-run homer. Sophmore right fielder Drew Robertson added 3 hits and 2 rbi's. Senior RHP Mike Parker pitched into the 7th for his 2nd win of the season (2-0) and Junior RHP Bronson Hall finished for his 1st save of the season. The Eagles will return to action Friday versus Messiah College at 3:00 PM. -- Game Summary
<22 Feb>

MWC rained out of Methodist game
The game scheduled for today, February 13th has been rained out and will be made up on March 23rd at 3:00 PM at Methodist College. MWC will face MAC Conference member Messiah College in a doubleheader on Saturday.
<13 Feb>

Eagles sweep Dickinson in season openers
MWC won 4-0 in the first game behind the arm of senior pitcher Mike Parker who threw a one hitter and senior catcher Brendan Eygabroat who added a two-run homer. In the 2nd game, senior Erik Dorman drew a basesloaded walk in the 7th for the 5-4 win. Junior left fielder Scott Chapman added 3 hits.
Game Summaries: 1st - 2nd
<11 Feb>

The Class of 2001...
contains 7 players, all of whom will contribute to the successof the 2001 team. Of the 7 seniors, 3 are from the pitching staff and 4 are regulars. This group has logged 317.2 innings in their careers and the position players have played in 131 games at MWC.
Click Here for the 2001 Senior Profiles (Internet Explorer only)
<10 Jan>

Preseason Division III National Poll Released
The 2001 Preseason Division III Poll has been released and three MWC opponents appear in the top 30. Conference rival Salisbury State is 15th, Dixie Conference NC Wesleyan is 20th, and ODAC #1 Virginia Wesleyan is 28th. The Eagles 2001 schedule also features perienal powers Methodist and Bridgewater.
Click Here for 2001 Preseason Poll
<10 Jan>

2000 Fall Season Wrap-Up

2000 Fall Schedule/Results

Prince George Sweep - Dorman 5 RBI - 20 Run Explosion

Bridgewater Split - Hall CG Victory

Randolph Macon Sweep - Parker No-Hitter - Chiles HR

MWC rolls over Montgomery-Rockville

MWC 9-1 w/ sweep of RCC - Parker 2-Hitter - Robertson HR
<8 Oct>

MWC Official Page

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