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14 Dec 2008
ONC Alumni McGovern Named to All-Star Team
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians right-hander Matt McGovern (sophomore, Gloucester, ON) has been selected to the Canadian Baseball Network's 2008 All-Canadian College All-Star second team. McGovern was a Third Team All-American helping Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY) to the NCJAA Div. II World Series. He was one of the top pitchers in the nation, compiling a perfect 9-0 mark with a 1.52 ERA.
The MVP of the regional tournament, MCC continued an unprecedented run of Region III, Div. II championships, defeating Mercyhurst North East 2-1 for the school’s fourth straight title. McGovern pitched a six-hitter while allowing one unearned run and striking out 10. On the season, he struck out 60 and walked just 11 in 65 1/3 innings. McGovern also batted .328 with five home runs and 47 RBIs. McGovern, a two-way man for coach Don Campbell and the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians (2004-05), transferred to UNC-Pembroke Braves.
He was named to the All-Canadian for his arm (Second Team) and his bat (Honourable Mention). McGovern was a Third Team All-American helping Monroe to the NCJAA Div. II World Series. MCC won its MCC fourth straight title, defeating Mercyhurst North East 2-1 as McGovern finished the tourney 7-for-10 at the plate. McGovern also batted .328 with five home runs and 47 RBIs.
ONC Alumni McGovern Named to All-Star Team
Former Ottawa-Nepean Canadians right-hander Matt McGovern (sophomore, Gloucester, ON) has been selected to the Canadian Baseball Network's 2008 All-Canadian College All-Star second team. McGovern was a Third Team All-American helping Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY) to the NCJAA Div. II World Series. He was one of the top pitchers in the nation, compiling a perfect 9-0 mark with a 1.52 ERA.
The MVP of the regional tournament, MCC continued an unprecedented run of Region III, Div. II championships, defeating Mercyhurst North East 2-1 for the school’s fourth straight title. McGovern pitched a six-hitter while allowing one unearned run and striking out 10. On the season, he struck out 60 and walked just 11 in 65 1/3 innings. McGovern also batted .328 with five home runs and 47 RBIs. McGovern, a two-way man for coach Don Campbell and the Ottawa-Nepean Canadians (2004-05), transferred to UNC-Pembroke Braves.
He was named to the All-Canadian for his arm (Second Team) and his bat (Honourable Mention). McGovern was a Third Team All-American helping Monroe to the NCJAA Div. II World Series. MCC won its MCC fourth straight title, defeating Mercyhurst North East 2-1 as McGovern finished the tourney 7-for-10 at the plate. McGovern also batted .328 with five home runs and 47 RBIs.