Bombers in town for a Doubleheader

Which engine will it take to get us wins?

The DC Bombers are flying high and landing in Fulton today after a comeback win over the Hoppers last night in extra innings.  Are the Railroaders ready for a doubleheader with the squadron from Dubois County?  Are there enough good parts to put the train to back together?   We’ll see this afternoon at 5 pm when the first of two 7 innings games begin.

On the year so far the Bombers have a 5-1 record on the Railroaders and seem to own Fulton.  The Railroaders need to build up a big head of stream and get going down the tracks to beat the Bombers.  There are 15 games left to finish the season and fifth place is not where we want to be.  As an anonymous comment on yesterday’s blog entry states, “these guys need some Soul and not some Sooo.” 

The Railroader Spirit is not dead, but sure seems asleep at the moment.  Well it’s time to wake and play ball.  I know our boys are better than their record.  Let’s turn it around and finish off the season in a strong fashion.  Fire it up and I’ll see you at the Yard or online TeamLine tonight!

Looking for a Revolutionary turnaround

The first place Oilers will counter attack the Yard tonight after beating back the Railroaders last night in Owensboro.  On a 5 games winning streak, the Oilers have bolted past the Hoppers and threaten to drive the Railroaders even further down in the standings.  With only 16 games left in the regular season, the Railroaders can ill afford another battle loss. 

The fireworks will be out tonight after the game, but we need some fireworks of our own in field of play.  There are 11 home games (on 10 days) left over the next 18 days, and it’s time now to get some more in the win column.  We’re looking for some Railroaders action both in the field and the stands.

The weather will be great tonight and tomorrow when the Bombers come for a doubleheader.  If you’re in the area, come on out to the game.  If not, turn-in to Railroaders TeamLine for all the action.  The game tonight starts at 6 pm and the doubleheader tomorrow begins at 5 pm. 

“Game On” for tonight with the Miners

After another rainout last night it makes you wonder if someone isn’t performing a rain dance to put a damper on the Railroaders season.  But the forecast for the next week is looking better, and there are plenty of home field games left for the Railroaders to play.  I’ve been out to Yard already today and it’s looking good and ready for play. 

The Hoppers will have to wait for now, and tonight’s contest is with the improving Miners.  Madisonville has struggled more than any other team to start off the season.  However many of their losses have been close games and lost in the final innings.  That has changed over the last few of games and they are coming into Fulton after taking out the Hoppers in their last meeting.

The fourth place Railroaders will have to, and need to, be ready for the Miners.  It’s time for the Railroaders to get serious about playing baseball if they want a chance to improve on the season.  The Railroaders have lost four straight now and can ill afford to make it five.

For the rest of this week, the Railroaders are at home tonight, and on both Friday vs Oilers and Saturday in a doubleheader with the Bombers.  Tomorrow, Thursday, they are on road at Owensboro.  Next week there are just two home games scheduled on Tuesday and Saturday.  The final week of the regular season will see the Railroaders at home for 6 of 7 nights to close out before the post-season playoffs begin. 

The Head Start Hoppers at the Yard tonight

After starting the season with 11 straight wins, the Hoptown Hoppers (17-7) have dropped 7 of their last 13 games and may be showing signs of faltering in the second half.  The Oilers (17-7) have persisted and have tied up the top position in the standings (technically in first place leading over the Hoppers beating them 3 of 5 games head to head so far).  Interesting to note that the last place Miners (5-19) also handed Hoptown 3 losses, and the Bombers (11-13) account for the seventh Hoppers defeat.

The Railroaders (9-13) have yet to taste victory over the Hoppers in 5 games, and tonight would be a good time to get a win.  With 18 games left in the regular season, it is imperative for the Railroaders to get the engine fixed and break this 4 game losing streak.  We need a complete team effort, that’s Players and Fans!  I believe the Fans are ready and I know the Players have the heart for it too.  Let’s focus on one game at a time. 

There’s still time to turn this season around.  It’s the first of July, and in the next 20 days the Railroaders have 11 games to play at Home in 10 ten days.  It’s going to busy at the Yard beginning tonight.  Let’s fire it up and get our first win over the Hoppers!

UPDATE: Rainout for Mid-Season battle with the Miners

Here we go again, another rainout. Replay is TBA.

Halfway through the regular season, the Railroaders find themselves 2 games under .500 and two straight losses. With 20 games to go, now is the time to turn around with a win against the Miners.  Madisonville is coming in fresh off a second victory over the first place Hoppers (a team the Railroaders have failed to beat so far).  Against the Railroaders the Miners are 0-5 on the year, the question is; will it be 0-6 after tonight? 

Errors and unearned runs have cost the Railroaders 3 games.  Getting this under control is the most important factor at this juncture.  The pitching is good as are the bats, a clean defense will go a long way in advancing Fulton in the standings.  There is still plenty of baseball left to get well, and mid-season the best time to begin.  There are lots of home games for the Railroaders in the second half, so we need everyone out to Yard to cheer the boys on. 

Tonight is Parkway Regional Hospital Night with a silent auction for players’ jerseys, baseballs and bats.  Proceeds to benefit cancer research.  Can’t make it the game?  Listen online TeamLine and those at home can call in to make bids.  Phone numbers will be given out over TeamLine tonight for calling in bids.

Air Raid Alert at the Yard tonight

Our guns are rested and ready for action!

The Railroaders will take on the Bombers tonight.  The last meeting between the teams last Friday in Fulton ended after 4 innings with a “no game” because of lightning and weather conditions.  That shouldn’t be a problem today. 

The Bombers come to town after losing their last 3 games, while the Railroaders have put together a 3 game winning streak.  A wounded animal is dangerous and so will the Bombers as they’ll be trying hard to turn it around with a losing record at mid season. 

The Railroader are back to an even record at 9-9 with two games left before they hit the halfway season point.  They are also 5 ½ games behind the leading Hoppers and trailing the second place Oilers by 4 games.  It’s time to climb up the latter, and a continued winning streak will surely help.

The Bombers and Railroaders have met 4 times so far, with the Bombers winning 3 of games.  Time to start turning that around too.  We’ll meet up them again on July 5 for a doubleheader in Fulton. 

Every win counts big now.  “Fire it up” and come out to the Yard or join us on TeamLine. 

Oilers and Railroaders go at it in the Yard

The second place Oilers took down the Hoppers last night in Hopkinsville to pull with a game of the OVL leader.  The Railroaders swept over the Miners in two games to move into third place and now trail the Hoppers by 5 1/2 games. 

Tonight's contest in Fulton means a lot for both the Railroaders and Oilers as the mid-season point is fast approaching.  The Railroaders (8-9) need the game to get back to .500 with more aspiration toward gaining ground on both the Oilers and Hoppers (who are idle tonight).   The Oilers (13-5) and have beaten the Hoppers twice in four meeting between the two teams.  Owensboro eyes are focused on taking Hoptown out and a currently on a 3 game winning streak..

The Railroaders have played the Oilers 4 times thus far in the season, splitting the wins and losses 2-2..  With to straight wins at the moment, the Railroaders should be able to beat the Oilers at home.  Looking at the numbers, errors will be the difference in the game.  The Railroaders will need to play a clean ballgame, and be aggressive both at the plate and on base.  Should be great game, so come on out to the Yard or join us on TeamLine.