Memphis built a huge lead then hung on against a late rally by Tennessee Tech to take a 17-12 non-conference victory over the Golden Eagles Friday night in the first of a three-game series at FedEx Park.
Versatile Golden Eagle sophomore A.J. Kirby-Jones has been selected as Tennessee Tech's Outstanding Male Athlete for 2008-09.
Former Golden Eagle pitcher Ryan Dennick made his professional debut Friday night, tossing three innings in relief for the Burlington Royals in a game at Johnson City. Dennick didn't get a decision in his first appearance, striking out four batters.
Tennessee Tech lefty Ryan Dennick was selected Wednesday in the Major League Baseball first-year player draft by the Kansas City Royals, going to the American League club in the 22nd round.
Tennessee Tech sophomore A.J. Kirby-Jones has been named to the honorable mention All-Ping! Baseball team, one of six players from the Ohio Valley Conference selected by the website PingBaseball.com to its post-season teams.
