[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 1, 2011)]
[House]
[Pages H3813-H3814]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CONGRATULATING THE MARIETTA COLLEGE BASEBALL TEAM

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the economy, the national debt, 
high gas prices, and the need for jobs, those are still the important 
issues to the people in my district in southeastern Ohio; but today, I 
rise to congratulate the Marietta College baseball team for winning 
their record fifth Division III College World Series title yesterday. 
Our people have something to cheer about.
  The Pioneers, led by coach Brian Brewer, won the deciding game in 
convincing fashion with an 18-5 victory over Chapman University.
  The 'Etta Express was led defensively by a strong pitching 
performance from All-American honorable mention pitcher Austin Blaski. 
Blaski pitched a nearly perfect six innings, allowing only two hits and 
one earned run.
  On the offensive side, the Pioneers were led by right-fielder Aaron 
Hopper, who had four hits, four RBIs, and a stolen base. All-American 
senior center fielder John Snyder added three hits, two runs scored, 
and an RBI to end his college career.
  The Pioneers finished the season with an amazing record of 47 wins 
and

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4 losses on their way to a record fifth national title.
  Congratulations to the 'Etta Express.

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