Let's return to positive baseball news, shall we?


* Through 7 relief appearances for the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod League, Josh Roberson is one of the team's top performers. In 12.2 innings of work, Roberson has struck out 16 batters, converted a save, and has a 2.84 ERA. His WHIP is still high (1.72), but in a competitive league he's doing an awesome job. Due in part to his help, the Kettleers are 6-3-1 in their last 10 contests.

* Redshirt freshman RHP Robby Casey made his first start of the summer for the Sharks on Friday. Throwing on a pitch count, Casey faced 16 batters in 4.0 innings of work, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits while walking 2. He took the loss, however, as the Sharks ended up falling 2-1 to Fayetteville. It was encouraging to note that he forced 6 ground ball outs to 4 fly ball outs, showing an ability to pound the bottom part of the strike zone.

* Sophomore 1B Walker Imwalle has strung together some really nice games lately for the Shelter Island Bucks of the Hamptons League. The 6-4, 245 lbs. lefty hitter is 9 for his last 22 (.409), with 4 multi-hit games, a HR, 6 RBI and 7 Runs Scored. He also hasn't struck out at the plate in his last 3 contests, after beginning the year with 15 strikeouts in his first 7 games. At one time he was hitting as low as .065 with a .254 OPS, and now sits at .208 and .623, respectively.