Friday, July 12, 2013

Oilers sliding into Fulton for a game

The Railroaders lost their pace with the Hoppers last night and fell back to 3 1/2 games out of first place. The Oilers, in 3rd place, kept pace with the Hoppers and are now only 1 1/2 games behind the Railroaders. Pretty easy to figure what they have in mind tonight in Fulton and tomorrow in Owensboro.  The question now is what is in the minds of the Railroaders?

A heartbreak of a loss like last night can hang heavy and it can happen to any team.  But I believe the Railroaders can put it behind them and get the train back on track, and keep it there!  Since the 6 game winning streak, 5 games have been played with the Railroaders losing every other game (3 total).  Its like the engine is misfiring or there are leaks somewhere. Time to patch any leaks so all the power can be used to win the games.  There's certainly not doubt in my mind about the talent the Railroaders have to get the job done.

Six times this season the Railroaders and Oilers have met.  Each team has won three of the six.  We have to regain our pace tonight and not lose any further ground, or the Oilers will replace us as second seed.  In regards to the first seed?  We can hope the Bombers, riding a 3 game winning streak, take care of the Hoppers tonight and tomorrow.  In any view through, the Railroaders need to take care their own business and secure the second seed position in the standings. We should get another shot at taking out the Hoppers, but we'll have to produce wins to get there. Only a dozen games to go, no time to waste!

31 comments:

  1. Loud and clear from Miami Springs. Michael Diaz parents.

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  2. Loud and clear from overcast Bremerton, WA. We felt the pain all the way here last night and hoping for a better outcome tonight. Any way to get a quick picture of a jersey posted on the facebook page?

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  3. Loud and Clear from Michigan..We hear the train a rollin!!!!

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  4. Hear you loud and clear from New York.

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  5. can't wait to see the games during the playoffs

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  6. you should take the bids here

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  7. give me the numbers one more time to bid because I will outbid my father for Kyles jersey.

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  8. It is all good I just bid 110 dollars for Kyles jersey

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  9. I already called them thank you tho

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  10. what did he bid do you know

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  11. I am kyles dad

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  12. And I just got the text I did outbid Kyles grandfather. That was the plan.

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  13. will we know the final tally of the money raised before the game ends

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  14. Give us the bids for baseball and helmet after the 6th inning.

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  15. I don't think I have said this but I would like to thank every person involved with the Railroaders for this opportunity for Kyle . and all of the other players. This is a learning experience for everyone

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  16. lets go train we need this win

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  17. bids on kyles, Josh

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  18. I might not be able to afford nachos when I am there but I got Kyles jersey lol

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  19. awesome glad I could help with the auction

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  20. does the high bidder get free nachos lol

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  21. THAT'S THE WAY WE LIKE IT TOO! AHUH, AHUH. MCKELLAR'S IN MICHIGAN

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  22. cmon josh don't be scared lol

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  23. did I win I didn't get a call

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  24. Bobcats laid down their hand tonight against Pirates and lost 19-4. Word is out they are done.

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  25. How come Jack Henry Jones isn't getting any signficant playing time? Appreciate comments.
    thanks,
    Ed

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  26. The manager & coaches continually evaluate each player and use them as they best fit the team's goals. Some players get more playing time, others less. I'm sure we'll see JHJ more in situations when the Railroaders need his talents.

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  27. If they "continually evaluate each player" wouldn't it be obvious by now that the players who are averaging 2 to 3 strikeouts a game need to be taken out of the line up? Seems like Jones in his first start had been more productive than those players had been.

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  28. I think the coaches stuck with what was working during the winning streak. Since we cooled off a little they have moved players around some. He might get another chance to show what he can do.

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    1. Play Jones. If the goal is to win championships. Play the best players. Status quo is for losing

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    2. Which one do you pull out since Jones is listed as an outfielder? Diaz who is batting .325? Douglas who is batting .318 with five homers and tied for team lead in RBI? Burton who is tied with Douglas for the team lead in RBI, has four homers, and leads the teams in runs scored? I'm not saying Jones couldn't be doing the same, but these guys are all playing good defense and playing ball. Let the coaches coach and let Jones handle discussions like this discreetly with the coaches. The only thing that getting on the internet and calling for playing time does is causes hard feelings and puts more pressure on the players.

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  29. Hope he gets a chance to play and plays well but remember this isn't Little League. No one agrees with the coaches' decisions all of the time, but let the coaches coach.

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