Friday 21 September 2007

Baggers vs Mark II 9202007 Scorebook

EVANSTON - Despite a patchwork lineup, your Baggers won two last night at foggy Robert Crown park. Game one was against Mark II (Scorebook view included!) was tight throughout. The Baggers took a 2 run lead to the top of the 7th but couldn't close it out, leaving the Baggers with a tie game going to the bottom of the 7th. 3 straight quick singles won it 14-13. Highlights included a grand slam to take the lead by Peter Bloom in the 6th and triples by Al Gillmor and Mike O'Keefe along the way. Game two pitted your Baggers vs the fashionably clad Ironbridge squad, authors of last years favorite line, "We need to get some old guys." A slow start left the game tied at 4 after two, but the Baggers opened it up eventually slaughtering them 15-5. Homers by James Salvador, Peter Bloom, and Bob Durrbecks first of 2007 led the way. Next week our last doubleheader, vs. Candlelite at 8:00 and the Headhunters at 9:15. Good tickets available. Current stats and box score below!

Sunday 16 September 2007

Baggers Fall 2007 stats 3 games

Stats through 3 games attached. See you Thursday!

Monday 10 September 2007

Baggers don't take advantage, lose, now bye week.

EVANSTON - The Baggers fullest squad in years (13), and the return of Alex Gillmor were not enough to spur your Baggers to victory. They lost 13 -7 to the vaunted Candlelite squad, who seemed vulnerable and beatable. Highlights included, the return of Al, who looked good, our first experience with the new lightning system, and an outdoor hordeorves at Candlelite
This week, no games. Please check the schedule and let me know when you have issues. Two twin bills in a row, all minus Erik.

Wednesday 5 September 2007

Baggers overcome slow start, sweep twin bill

EVANSTON – New talent, returning Baggers, and lifers alike helped your Baggers to a two game sweep of the previously unseen Nevin’s squad. After opening with the usual slow hitting start, the Baggers finished game one strong, winning 13-7. Game two picked up where they left off, with a 10-0 five inning win. The competition picks up this week as we face the multiple year champion Candlelite/EAC squad.

Game time 6:45 on the NE field.