Monday, July 20, 2015

Oilers and Railroaders tonight

Although the rain has come through the Yard this morning, the heat of the afternoon will dry things out for the Railroaders and Oilers for tonight’s game. With two games left, the task before the Railroaders is simple. Winning today and tomorrow ensures Fulton at least the second standing for the regular season.

Tomorrow the Railroaders will finish the season at home with the Hoppers and the Miners will host the Bombers to complete the regular season. If the Railroaders win their final two and the Miners beat the Bombers, Fulton will take the regular season pennant.  The Railroaders and Miners would tie with the same 26-14 record and are also tied with the first tiebreaker with a head-to-head 5-5 record.  However, the second tiebreaker would come into play with the Railroaders taking the title having scored 53 runs against the Bombers who have scored 43 against the Railroaders.

It is possible for the Railroaders to tie with the Miners in second place. Should that occur the Miners would take second having beaten the Railroaders 6-4 head-to-head during the season. The Railroaders magic number to secure the second seed is 2, any combination of 2 Railroader wins and/or Miners losses.

Tight race no doubt and the action at the Yard for tonight and tomorrow will be intense.  If you’re in the area we hope you can make it to both games as the Railroaders dash towards the finish line.  Time to “Fire it Up” and go into the Post Season on a high note.  See you at the Yard or online TeamLine.

40 comments:

  1. Go Railroaders!! We are cheering for a win.

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  2. You guys do a great job letting us know what is happening with the game etc...

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  3. It's a good thing I don't have a pretty manicure because I think I'll be biting my nails. Let's do this gentlemen!

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  4. Enjoyed our time in Fulton last Friday....got to see Charlie pitch, a double-header sweep, and finally got my bar-b-que nachos! Thank you for your hospitality, and Go Railroaders!

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  5. Drew Bene, His last name is pronounced "Benny".

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  6. I just heard "Beanie" from the PA announcer once and you repeated that once. Just wanted to be clear.

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  7. Sorry...Mike is in South Carolina on a mission trip with his daughter. This is Kipp's mom and I am so glad you all give us play by play. Hate not being there. Sounds like we are playing well. Thanks for all you all do!!! GO Railroaders

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  8. Get those bats going...come on boys we need to get ahead!!!

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  9. Stormng in Owensboro.

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  10. I believe a game is official after 4.5 because the visitors have batted five times.

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  11. Well yes and no 4.5 if the home team leads and 5 if not.

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  12. Hello from Susan in Alberta Canada...nice weather here!! Let's go Railroaders!!

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  13. Walt Ferber Bomber PBP enjoying your broadcast. Thanks for the stats

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  14. Everything on radar seems to to be following the Ohio River above you to the northeast of you.

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  15. Washington predicts you will see weather soon. The time for runs and good defense is now!

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  16. Would this game be resumed Wed if it is suspended? Walt Ferber

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  17. Thank you jacob elliot, without that 4th run, rain would have meant 4-3 final, now rain means a suspended game because they scored in the top of this inning and we have not recieved equal outs, so reverts to score at the last completed inning, since that was 4-4, likely suspended if rain continues. I guess we should also thank the umps for the timely lightening delay, since you mentioned lightening a few times before the actual delay. Had we completed the inning and not answered the 2 runs, we would be looking at a loss, if we could not continue. Did you say earlier that they were short handed tonight? A delay cant help their pitching situation

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  18. In a Rain delay at the Yard.....field is covered....now we wait ...in the middle of the seventh inning. Its a 6-4 Oilers lead at this point

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  19. If suspended it would resume at point of delay, they would not be allowed to add any players to lineup card. They would gain slight advantage if its Wednesday, as their current pitcher would likely be able to give them more with a days rest. Should we restart after an hour plus delay, its really not ever good to send a pitcher back to the mound in that situation.

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  20. Still with you! Walt Ferber

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  21. Thanks for the awesome update Jas! GO TYLER!!

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  22. Jace was my little friend on July 4th; a real baseball fan!

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  23. Jase... Can you say thanks for watching Msrk and Shawn!

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  24. Teach him Scorebook.

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  25. Walt Ferber Susan Lasher and Willam Wells hear you young man!!!!!

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  26. Does Jase know the positions by number yet?

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  27. He's Robert Frost

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  28. So adorable! Let's go Railroaders!!

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  29. Well done Chase ... they are the Oilers

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  30. Thank you Mr. John for letting me help last night. I had so much fun!! I will see you tonight. Go Railroaders!

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  31. Thanks John, David and Joshua for giving Jayce a great experience!! He loved it!!

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