Pirate Brew 6/7: Top 10 Finalist

Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman is a finalist for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.

Good morning. What a bittersweet season :)

What else are we mixing into today's Brew?

⚾️ Lunsford-Shenkman is a finalist
👟 McMillan’s NCAA Outdoor Championship results
​🏴‍☠️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Final Decision. The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association named Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman as one of the 10 finalists for the Stopper of the Year Award. The award is given to the top relief pitcher in NCAA Division I Baseball. Lunsford-Shenkman had an earned run average of 1.55, five saves and 79 strikeouts. The winner will be announced on Friday, June 14.

🔼 Top 20. ECU’s Sydni McMillan competed in the NCAA Outdoor Championships. She earned Honorable Mention All-America honors after finishing 17th overall. She ran a time of 13.03 in the 100m hurdles.

🤔 PIRATES TRIVIA

Another One! The Pirates had another former baseball player debut in the MLB! See who it is below. The last Pirate to have a recent debut was Alec Burleson in 2022.

What team did Burleson debut on?

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

For more information on how you can support ECU Student Athletes through Team Boneyard, please email Doug Gomes at [email protected] or visit the Team Boneyard website.

ICYMI

We like our Brew Hot ‘n’ Fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

🏴‍☠️ Big League Premiere. Former ECU baseball player Connor Norby made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles. He played second base and batted in the ninth spot of the lineup. He registered his first career MLB hit with a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning in game two on Tuesday. The Orioles won

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📅 COMING SOON

Thursday 6/6- Saturday 6/8

👟 Track and Field NCAA Outdoor Championships

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals!

🏴‍☠️ Have a great Friday, y’all!