Saturday, May 31, 2008

Baseball Fever

Boy, oh boy, what a game last night. Boilerstoker and I could hardly contain ourselves under the Grandstand, but the owners insisted we behave ourselves. 9 hits, 9 runs, and only 1 man left on base, great run production and something we struggled a little with last year. Seven guys with hits, 2 each for Hunter Dawson (1 homerun) and Elliot Frey, and that grand slam from Kurt Dudley. What a way to start the season. Cory White was in form too, striking out 8 and allowing only 2 hits, and reliever Jimmy Ryan in 2 inning with 3 strikeouts and only 1 hit given up. I must say I like the number of left hander we have this year. The crowd was nice too and very supportive of the team. I have to say, Coach Estes has begun the season with great game. The Firebirds aren’t out of here yet though, and game 2 of the 3 series is tonight at the Yard again. I’m sure they’ll want to try and make up for the loss, but I’m sure our guys will keep the pace and win another.

Looks like the Greyhounds got pounded by the Pirates 11-4. Those Pirates can really be trouble when they come to town. The Oilers edged pass the Bobcats 4-3, and the Oilers head our way on Monday and Tuesday. The season has just begun and the fever is running high. And Boilerstoker, I’ll bring more bones for tonight.

4 comments:

  1. Counting down to my first experience at a Railroaders game - T-11 days & counting!!!!! You sure do a good job for those of us that can't be part of the action though. Thanks Hoghead!

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  2. Please ask the TEAMLINE broadcaster to identify the visitor players name when at bat. I think this would make the teamline broadcast even better.

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  3. I'll turn your request over to Boilerstoker for action. To be truthful, the boys have had a bit of hard time getting some info on the Birds. They're a new species for us and there's little info available online or in my book on bird watching. I'm sure though that Boilerstoker will handle this in the fine fashion. Thank you for your comment, it does help us to improve our service.

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  4. well well well, looks like we will be having free range tonight. dont know if those birds will have the feathers to fly out of town or not. may have to put them up in the barn and out of the weather.what a great first two nights. hoghead i also like the offensive attack. keeps the other teams looking for the next train.

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