Let’s stop the leak!

We should be warmed up now after 3 games and ready to go. So it’s a good time to get down to work and put a halt to the losses. We can start by stopping this Oilers’ leak. This early in season, our 2 defeats can easily be overcome. Both the losses were only by 1 run. We ought to have no problem getting this thing plugged and get back to business. A sweep of today’s doubleheader with Owensboro will put us back in on top and out of the murky water. Let’s go guys and get the job done right! We don't want the Oilers' crude all over the Yard! This stuff will just make the garbage taste bad.

What a Game!

The opening night's game with the Oilers was like the pre-game rain showers, on and off. But in the end, all was well. While players saved the field for play earlier in the day, they also saved the game in the 7th inning scoring 8 runs to overcome an 8 to 3 Oilers' lead. Both teams seem to struggle at times, with 3 errors each, 18 walks total, 3 hit batters, and 20 men left on base. The Railroaders were rustle first falling behind after the first inning 6-0, Oilers adding 2 more in the 3rd before the Railroaders finally started to get thing together in the bottom of 3rd with 3 runs. The guys looked better after that and then the Oilers began to be plagued with the bug-a-boos. It brought a warm feeling to my baseball heart when our guys ran up 8 runs in the 7th. The Oilers tried to come back in the 9th, but came up short one run with the final 11-10 in Fulton's favor.

Time to hit the road to face the Pirates in Tradewater. I'm sure they're waiting for us with bad breath. Only 1 game with Bucs on Thursday, the a game with Oilers again in Owensboro on Friday. AND Saturday we're back home for a doubleheader with the Oilers again, first game at 5 pm. Should make for an interesting weekend. Let's shake off the opening jitters and get this train rolling.

One more thing, the food a the Yard was great! With people jumping around during the game, there was plenty of dropping to be had. Thanks for Railroaders!

Ready To Go!

It's the day before opening night at the Yard and the players are hard at it getting ready for the first game against the Owensboro Oilers. Now that I'm back in the groove, Boilerstoker and I are hard at it helping the guys out on the field. The ground crew sure has it looking good! I can smell the food cooking too, I can hardly wait to take out the garbage.

This years group of Railroaders are really something to watch. While waiting for my next task on the field, we watched a little batting practice. Wow! These guys are hot, and just not from the weather. Keep you eye out on Ryan Conner, this guy can put it over the scoreboard. I know I like what I see, and I believe this could be the best assembly of players we've ever had. All the Railroader teams of past have been good, but these guys are really focused, even in practice. They've only been together a couple days, and already they appear to be well form group ready to take on anyone. I can hardly wait for tomorrow night. Hope to see everyone at the Yard!

I Have Returned

I'm back and ready for baseball. During the off season I thought I'd give myself break by working on the Orient Express as a waiter in the dinning car. I meet many interesting people during my time and ready considered taking on the job permanently, but Boilerstokers call and said I've better return before the first game of 2010. So, I my said farewells to all my favorite customers and hitched a ride back to States aboard the Slow Boat to China.

After arriving home, I discover that many changes in the League have taken place. Only 5 teams this year and some inter-league play to occur with a league group from the Nashville area. Sounds good to me, the Railroaders can hold their own against anyone from any where. I also see that Farmington as a new team, the Browns! My, my, it just keeps getting better and better.

The Railroader roster of players look very good too. My independent research show we can look forward to great pitching and offense. Only a few days left until the opening season game at home with the ole' Oilers. I can hardly wait to get the Yard and enjoy all the action and FOOD! See you at the ballpark.

Small World! -baseball 2-20-10

Hey Hoghead -I bet you are enjoying the offseason in some exotic place ,I been stuck in all this snow and had to head south this weekend-got as far a Jackson Tenn and found some Baseball games ,course had to sneak in and look what I found Former Railroader coaches and players! What a small world! I could not believe it.

Pictured left to right--Ace Williams,former Railroader and present assistant @Harris Stowe

David Estes-former Railroader assistant coach and Head Coach,Present Head coach @Harris Stowe.

Terry Davis- former Railroader Head Coach, Present St Catherine assistant,and Head JV coach

Bryan Allen- former Railroader assistant and present St. Catherine assistant

Philip Dean-2009 Railroader,Alan Stoupa-2009 Railroader Justin Witt-2009 Railroader

and all starting Seniors @ St Catherine! Awsome to see all these guys agin they will always be Railroaders!! Also checked out 4 future Railroaders playing for Freed- Hardeman under former Greyhound coach Johnathon Estes. Great day for baseball and old friends!

WHATS EVERYONE DOING?????

The train is all done running for the season, yard is vacant,no homerun horns to blow.nothing to do but work,got things to catch up on,but sure miss the crew

Whats every one doing??????

The 2009 Season comes to an end.

We may not have completed the season the way we wanted, but there was still a lot of great baseball played. All the players, families, fans, and owners got to enjoy some grand action over the last two months. Time to look forward to next season and more Railroaders baseball. I for one would like to thank all the players and owners for their time and effort to bring good baseball to Fulton. Now it’s time for the off-season and the players are off to their college endeavors, good luck in the years to come!

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