RedWolves Notebook

The RedWolves announce the signing of two position players from the University of Maine for the 2009 season. 2008 All Star catcher Myckie Lugbauer, 6'4" 225lb Jr will return for a second season with Florence. Lugbauer hit .271 with a homer and 33 rbi's for the RedWolves in 2008. He was selected as the starting catcher for the 2008 CPL American league All Star squad and went 1 for 2 in the game. Lugbauer is currently batting .320 with 2 homers and 16 rbi's in 19 games for the 12-9 Blackbears. He will be joined this summer by team mate Taylor Lewis, 6ft 195lb Fr. outfielder. Lewis is currently hitting .200 in 10 games of action this season.

The RedWolves increase their 2009 home game schedule to 30 overall by adding two exhibition games. On June 3rd the RedWolves will take on the Catawba Valley Stars from a summer team league in NC/VA and on Sunday July 5th Florence will play against a University of South Carolina baseball player alumni team. The game will be sponsored by Moe's Southwest Grill. Former USC and Florence RedWolves player Tripp Kelly(1999, 2000), has been instrumental in putting this event together with the RedWolves. Along with Kelly, local and former Gamecocks Davy Gregg(RedWolves 02,03 04) and American Legion head coach Derrick Urquhart will be on hand to take on the 2009 Florence team. Game time is scheduled for 6pm and more details on the game will follow as the date draws near.

Ticket sales for the 2009 season continue, to purchase season tickets or general admission game tickets call the RedWolves office at 629-0700.