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Former Eagle Cishek earns first career major league victory
Former Eagle Cishek earns first career major league victory

ARLINGTON — Former Carson-Newman baseball standout Steve Cishek added another first to his list of achievements in the major leagues on Saturday night to help lead the Florida Marlins to a 9-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. Cishek worked the final 2 2/3 innings to earn his first career big league victory.

Former Eagle Mullen picked up by the New York Federals of the Can-Am Assocation
Former Eagle Mullen picked up by the New York Federals of the Can-Am Assocation

NEW YORK — Former Carson-Newman pitcher Mike Mullen (Bradenton, Fla.) has been picked up by the New York State League Federals of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball.

Former Eagle Cishek sets Florida Marlins record for scoreless innings pitched to begin career
Former Eagle Cishek sets Florida Marlins record for scoreless innings pitched to begin career

MIAMI — Former Carson-Newman pitcher Steve Cishek is making the most of his time with the Florida Marlins. Cishek, who was called up by the Marlins on May 24 from Class AAA New Orleans, gave up one hit in one scoreless inning of work on Friday to earn his first major league save and set the franchise record by beginning his career with 12 2/3 scoreless innings pitched.

Former Eagle Steve Cishek called up by Marlins
Former Eagle Steve Cishek called up by Marlins

MIAMI – Former Carson-Newman standout Steve Cishek (Falmouth, Mass.) has been called up again by the Florida Marlins. Cishek joined the big league club on Tuesday after making 15 appearances in triple-A New Orleans this season.

Carson-Newman's Nix receives ABCA Gold Glove honors
Carson-Newman's Nix receives ABCA Gold Glove honors

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — Carson-Newman senior outfielder Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) has been named a 2011 American Baseball Coaches Association Division II Southeast Region Gold Glove award winner, officials announced Friday.

Dalton's solo blast lifts Eagles to 6-5 win at King College
Dalton's solo blast lifts Eagles to 6-5 win at King College

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Senior Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) delivered a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning for the game-winning hit, as the Carson-Newman baseball team defeated King College, 6-5, on Wednesday afternoon at King Field.

Eagle seniors lead way in 8-2 win over No. 27 Limestone
Eagle seniors lead way in 8-2 win over No. 27 Limestone

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior Austin Bridgewater (Morristown, Tenn.) allowed one run in 7.1 innings of work and Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) belted a three-run triple as Carson-Newman beat No. 27 Limestone, 8-2, in their home finale on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. In the final home game for eight Eagle seniors, the group combined for seven of C-N’s eight hits on the day and five times.

Eagles' SAC Tournament ends with loss to Catawba
Eagles' SAC Tournament ends with loss to Catawba

FOREST CITY, N.C. -- Chris Dula went 5-for-5 and JJ Jankowski scattered two hits over seven shutout innings as top-seeded Catawba College blanked fifth-seeded Carson-Newman College 12-0 in an elimination game at the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament Thursday afternoon at McNair Field.

Eagles' Dalton Named Second Team All-South Atlantic Conference; Nix Takes Gold Glove
Eagles' Dalton Named Second Team All-South Atlantic Conference; Nix Takes Gold Glove

ROCK HILL, SC – Carson-Newman senior Jonathan Dalton (Rutledge, Tenn.) has been named to the All-South Atlantic Conference second team and fellow-senior Cody Nix (Cartersville, Ga.) picked up a Gold Glove for his work in the outfield, the league announced today.

Pairings announced for SAC Baseball Tournament; No. 5 Eagles will face No. 2 Wingate on Wednesday
Pairings announced for SAC Baseball Tournament; No. 5 Eagles will face No. 2 Wingate on Wednesday

ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Carson-Newman Eagles are the fifth seed and will face second-seeded Wingate University in the first round of the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Baseball Tournament, which begins Wednesday at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C.

Eagles split with Lincoln Memorial to close out SAC play
Eagles split with Lincoln Memorial to close out SAC play

HARRAGATE, Tenn. — The Carson-Newman baseball team split with Lincoln Memorial on Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference action at Hennon Field. The Railsplitters defeated C-N, 20-3, in game one, while the Eagles held on for a 6-5 victory in the nightcap.

Eagles Rally Behind 18 Hits, Beat LMU 14-12
Eagles Rally Behind 18 Hits, Beat LMU 14-12

HARROGATE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles pounded out a season-high 18 hits and erased an early 7-0 deficit to beat Lincoln Memorial University on the road on Friday afternoon, 14-12. With the win, the Eagles improve to 19-25 overall and 14-11 in South Atlantic Conference play. LMU falls to 27-19 and 15-10 in league play.

Game time for Friday's SAC baseball matchup at LMU moved up to 2 p.m.
Game time for Friday's SAC baseball matchup at LMU moved up to 2 p.m.

HARROGATE, Tenn. - Carson-Newman's South Atlantic Conference baseball game scheduled for Friday evening at Lincoln Memorial University has been moved to 2 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m., but has been moved to the afternoon due to the threat of evening rain.

Dozier leads Eagles past Maryville in Eagles' final home game, 7-4
Dozier leads Eagles past Maryville in Eagles' final home game, 7-4

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman senior Wesley Dozier (Cornelious, N.C.) had two doubles and a home run in his first three at-bats as C-N built an early 6-1 lead and held on for a 7-4 win over visiting Maryville College on Wednesday afternoon at the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex. With the win, the Eagles improve to 18-25 on the year, while Maryville falls to 22-10.

Game Two rally lifts Catawba to sweep of Eagles, 7-2 and 8-3
Game Two rally lifts Catawba to sweep of Eagles, 7-2 and 8-3

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – No. 21 Catawba outscored Carson-Newman 8-0 after the first rain delay in game two to complete a sweep of C-N with an 8-3 win. The Indians took the first game, 7-2. With the wins, Catawba improves to 32-8 and 20-4 in South Atlantic Conference play. C-N falls to 17-25 and 13-11 in SAC play.

Big sixth inning lifts No. 21 Catawba to 9-4 win over Eagles at Smokies Park
Big sixth inning lifts No. 21 Catawba to 9-4 win over Eagles at Smokies Park

KODAK, Tenn. — No. 21 Catawba College tallied five runs in the sixth inning on its way to a 9-4 victory over the Carson-Newman baseball team on Senior Night on Friday in South Atlantic Conference action at Smokies Park.