Orleans Cardinals

Five Cardinals, Three Starters Named to All-Star Team

July 19, 2008

Orleans, Mass. – The Cape Cod Baseball League has announced the rosters for next weekend’s 46^th annual CCBL All-Star Game and the Orleans Cardinals are well represented. RHP Matt Thomson (San Diego), RHP Martin Viramontes (Loyola Marymount), LHP Adam Wilk (Long Beach St.), 3B Rich Poythress (Georgia) and OF Tim Wheeler (Sacramento St.) were all named to the Eastern Division team and Thomson will be the starting pitcher for the East All-Stars. Wheeler and Poythress were also named starters while OF Angelo Songco (Loyola Marymount) will take place in the home run derby.

Thomson turned in his best performance of the year on Friday, July 18^th when he held the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox scoreless through eight innings. He picked up the win against the league’s top hitting team and improved his record to 3-0 on the season. He has a team-leading ERA of 1.56 in a team-high 34.2 innings pitched. Thomson has also struck out 24 this summer.

Both Viramontes and Wilk have a sub-2.00 ERA. Viramontes is 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA in five appearances this season. He has made four starts on the hill for Orleans.

Wilk leads the team with 13 appearances out of the bullpen and has a solid 1.96 ERA. Wilk has sent down 23 hitters on strikes while surrendering a base on balls to just two.

Orleans is 12-1-1 since Poythress arrived for the summer and his hitting statistics have backed up the Cardinals turnaround. The Georgia infielder is hitting .364 in just 14 games (he does not have enough at bats to qualify for the team or league lead) and has drawn 15 walks. He has an on-base percentage of .525, has scored eight runs and driven in six.

Wheeler has also been a major catalyst in helping the Cardinals obtain the league’s top record. He leads the team in hitting (.288), runs scored (18) and walks (16). His 14 RBIs and nine stolen bases are second on the squad. Wheeler has also had a ten-game hitting streak that was snapped earlier in the season. The Cards are 13-2-1 in games that he has batted in the leadoff position.

Songco has wowed scouts and coaches alike with his raw strength and power in batting practice and in games. His nine extra-base hits lead the team and he has smacked three home runs this season.

The five selections for the Cardinals are tied for the most from a team in the Eastern Division. Hyannis and Bourne each had six selections for the Western Division squad. The three starters for the Cardinals are tied for the most from a team in the game. Several teams also have three starters.

The All-Star teams are selected by each division’s respective coaches. The festivities will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Veterans Field, home of the Chatham Athletics. The Baseball Express Home Run Hitting Contest will take place at 5:00pm EDT while the game itself will begin at 7:00pm.

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Home Cards News Game Day Central Roster Statistics Coaching Staff Sounds of the Game Clinics Volunteer Alumni Contact	Five Cardinals, Three Starters Named to All-Star Team July 19, 2008 Orleans, Mass. – The Cape Cod Baseball League has announced the rosters for next weekend’s 46^th annual CCBL All-Star Game and the Orleans Cardinals are well represented. RHP Matt Thomson (San Diego), RHP Martin Viramontes (Loyola Marymount), LHP Adam Wilk (Long Beach St.), 3B Rich Poythress (Georgia) and OF Tim Wheeler (Sacramento St.) were all named to the Eastern Division team and Thomson will be the starting pitcher for the East All-Stars. Wheeler and Poythress were also named starters while OF Angelo Songco (Loyola Marymount) will take place in the home run derby. Thomson turned in his best performance of the year on Friday, July 18^th when he held the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox scoreless through eight innings. He picked up the win against the league’s top hitting team and improved his record to 3-0 on the season. He has a team-leading ERA of 1.56 in a team-high 34.2 innings pitched. Thomson has also struck out 24 this summer. Both Viramontes and Wilk have a sub-2.00 ERA. Viramontes is 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA in five appearances this season. He has made four starts on the hill for Orleans. Wilk leads the team with 13 appearances out of the bullpen and has a solid 1.96 ERA. Wilk has sent down 23 hitters on strikes while surrendering a base on balls to just two. Orleans is 12-1-1 since Poythress arrived for the summer and his hitting statistics have backed up the Cardinals turnaround. The Georgia infielder is hitting .364 in just 14 games (he does not have enough at bats to qualify for the team or league lead) and has drawn 15 walks. He has an on-base percentage of .525, has scored eight runs and driven in six. Wheeler has also been a major catalyst in helping the Cardinals obtain the league’s top record. He leads the team in hitting (.288), runs scored (18) and walks (16). His 14 RBIs and nine stolen bases are second on the squad. Wheeler has also had a ten-game hitting streak that was snapped earlier in the season. The Cards are 13-2-1 in games that he has batted in the leadoff position. Songco has wowed scouts and coaches alike with his raw strength and power in batting practice and in games. His nine extra-base hits lead the team and he has smacked three home runs this season. The five selections for the Cardinals are tied for the most from a team in the Eastern Division. Hyannis and Bourne each had six selections for the Western Division squad. The three starters for the Cardinals are tied for the most from a team in the game. Several teams also have three starters. The All-Star teams are selected by each division’s respective coaches. The festivities will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Veterans Field, home of the Chatham Athletics. The Baseball Express Home Run Hitting Contest will take place at 5:00pm EDT while the game itself will begin at 7:00pm. (2008 CCBL All-Star Website and Rosters)