One of my plans during the offseason was to gather information on certain seasons of Appleton baseball history and put together something similar to Baseball Library. Yeah. Not so much.
However, I did track down the 1960 and 1985 seasons and I finally remembered to put them together.
A little background. The 1960 team was called the Fox Cities Foxes. They were an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and played in the Three-I League. This was the third season of baseball's return to Appleton. See, the Appleton Papermakers folded after the 1953 season. There was no pro baseball in the Fox Cities from 1954-1957. The Foxes restarted the tradition in 1958 and the Rattlers are the direct descendants of this team.
The 1985 team was called the Appleton Foxes. They were an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and had won three straight Midwest League Championships. This team was trying to make it four straight.
What we've missed so far:
The Foxes of 1960 had played three games before their April 27 game at Cedar Rapids. Things did not go well for Earl Weaver's team as the opened the season in Sioux City against the Soos.
4/24/60
FC...2
SC..21
4/25/60
FC...3
SC..11
4/26/60
FC..14
SC..18
In that last game at Sioux City, Foxes pitchers walked 15. Think Earl Weaver was a happy manager on that ride out of Sioux City?
The 1985 Foxes, started out about the same as the 2010 Timber Rattlers
Date.Opponent........Score...Result..Attendance*
4/12.@ Wausau........Snowed out
4/13.v. Wausau.......9-4.....Win......1,542
4/14.v. Wausau.......4-1.....Win........537
4/15.v. Peoria.......3-1.....Loss.......363
4/16.v. Peoria.......5-4.....Win........183
4/17.v. Peoria.......3-2.....Win........219
4/18.v. Springfield..2-1(11).Win........465
4/19.v. Springfield..5-4.....Loss.......859
4/20.@Cedar Rapids...5-3.....Loss
4/21.@Cedar Rapids..14-5.....Win
4/22.@Cedar Rapids...Rained out
4/23.@Waterloo......12-5.....Win
4/24.@Waterloo......19-14....Loss
4/25.@Wausau.........9-1.....Win
4/25.@Wausau.........3-1.....Loss
4/26.@Wausau.........3-0.....Win
*-Home games only
After the first 13 games of 1985, the Foxes were 8-5. They trailed the Madison Muskies by 4.5 games. The Muskies started the season with a 10 game winning streak and they were 13-1 after the games of April 26.
This all leads into April 27, 1960. Game four of the season. At Cedar Rapids Braves.
FC..4
CR..5
FINAL: 14 innings
Foxes are 0-4
The game was tied 2-2 in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Braves scored a run in the bottom of the eighth. Jim Youngdahl tied the game in the top of the 9th with an RBI single.
The Foxes took a 4-3 lead in the top of the eleventh inning on a Pete Ward RBI single. But, the Braves tied the game in the bottom of the eleventh.
Then, Jim Lehew, a submariner from the right side, gave up a lead off homer to Steve Ryder in the bottom of the fourteenth inning.
Of note in this game:
Pat Gillick was the starter for the Foxes. His line: 8IP, 7H, 3R, 7BB, 11K
"Hortonville's Larry Huebner relieved in the tenth inning for the Braves". His line: 2IP, 2H, R
April 27, 1985 Game 14 for the Appleton Foxes
........................R..H..E
Wausau...000 000 010 -..1..4..1
Appleton 220 110 10x -..7 14..2
WP: Ed Sedar...Yes, that Ed Sedar
ATTN: 217
Foxes are 9-5
The Post-Crescent article makes a point to mention that Sedar had been an outfielder with the Foxes in 1982 and 1983. It also mentions that Sedar's switch to the mound happened so late in Spring Training that the White Sox media guide still lists him as an outfielder.
Sedar's line in this game: 8IP, 4H, R, 2BB, 6K
Offensive stars of the game for the Foxes:
Mike Taylor, CF: 3-for-5, RUN, 2RBI, SB
Jerry Bartolani, 2B: 3-for-5, RUN, RBI
Thank you for sticking around to the end of this post. I will try to keep this post short as we move forward. And judging the schedule the Foxes had in 1960 from April 28-May 1 that will be pretty easy. HINT!
4/27/2010
What my gut tells me (4/27/10)
WIS 4
PEO 5
Boxscore | Game story
My gut tells me that if I had room on the front page of the Rattlers website, the full headline from the story that gets e-mailed out to the media would have made it. That e-mail was titled: Rohan rides; Late Peoria homer foils Rattler comeback.
Wednesday marks two games in a row in which the Rattlers rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to tie a game. It also marks two games in a row in which the opponents have scored to retake the lead in their next at bat.
This team is capable of stringing together some wins. What is going to set them off is a rally that puts them on top and they take down a win.
That being said, they are not going to win many games if they continue to get down three runs early in the game.
My gut tells me that the Efrain Nieves who tossed four scoreless innings of relief his last time out, has to show up as the starting pitcher on Thursday. Or it's going to be a long game.
Get 'em tomorrow.
Spare a thought for Bob Uecker
Uecker to have heart surgery
Checking the twitter feeds of several who are there. Adam McCalvy, Doug Russell, Drew Olson, and Drew Wagner the bottom line is that he will be doing the game tonight and tomorrow. Then, he will have an enlarged aortic artery replaced.
Drew Olson adds this note.
Get well and take care, sir.
UPDATE:
Tom Haudricourt has this update after the press conference.
Hall of Fame Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker will undergo heart surgery on Friday and will miss the next 10-12 weeks of games.That conference was supposed to start seven minutes ago.
The Brewers made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon and plan to provide further details about Uecker's health in a 3:30 p.m. CT press conference at Miller Park.
Checking the twitter feeds of several who are there. Adam McCalvy, Doug Russell, Drew Olson, and Drew Wagner the bottom line is that he will be doing the game tonight and tomorrow. Then, he will have an enlarged aortic artery replaced.
Drew Olson adds this note.
Hoffman, Weeks, McGehee, Counsell, fielder, and Edmonds on hand.Drew Wagner has this from Mr. Baseball:
"I hope to be back in a very short period of time. I'm looking forward to getting it done and get back to work."I am thinking good thoughts for one of my broadcasting role models.
Get well and take care, sir.
UPDATE:
Tom Haudricourt has this update after the press conference.
Dr. Jim Klezca of Froedtert Hospital announced that legendary Brewers radio voice Bob Uecker needs the aortic valve in his heart replaced and also a repair of the enlarged aorta.
That surgery will be performed by Dr. Alfred Nicolosi at Froedtert on Friday morning.
Klezca said a heart mumur was detected in a test last September and also the aorta was discovered to be enlarged. The conditions were monitored but they grew worse in recent weeks.
"Something needs to be done," said Klezca, who participated in a news conference at Miller Park along with Uecker.
"He's at high risk of something bad happening."
Klezca said the most recent heart scans "showed the aorta has grown larger. It could potentially rupture before the end of the season."
Uecker said his heart condition had been monitored since last September by Klezca. He said he hoped to wait until after the season but "things changed dramatically" after the team's last road trip.
"I've known about this a long time," said Uecker. "I was given the OK to travel and exercise, everything I do healthwise, but some of the health problems have become a little more evident.
Why the Bucks won last night
As Andrew Bogut might say...That's not a mascot. THAT'S a mascot!
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And here is a fan's eye view of the stunt.
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And here is a fan's eye view of the stunt.
April 27, 2010: Rattlers Lineup
D'Vontrey Richardson...CF
Scooter Gennett........2B
Chris Dennis...........1B
Pete Fatse.............LF
Cameron Garfield........C
Sean Halton............DH
Joey Paciorek..........3B
Carlos George..........SS
Franklin Romero, Jr....RF
Damon Krestalude.......SP
Scooter Gennett........2B
Chris Dennis...........1B
Pete Fatse.............LF
Cameron Garfield........C
Sean Halton............DH
Joey Paciorek..........3B
Carlos George..........SS
Franklin Romero, Jr....RF
Damon Krestalude.......SP
April 27, 2010: Tonight's Starting Pitcher
RHP DAMON KRESTALUDE: Selected by Milwaukee in the 17th round of the 2008 draft out of Port St. Lucie (FL) High School.
LAST SEASON: Krestalude made two appearances with the Brevard County Manatees (Florida State League) in early June. He was transferred to Helena once the Pioneer League started. Krestalude was 3-4 with a 5.35ERA in 15 games (nine starts) for the Helena Brewers.
LAST START: Krestalude received a no decision on April 20 against the Cedar Rapids Kernels on April 20. He allowed two runs on three hits over five innings with a pair of walks and four strikeouts. Wisconsin led 6-2 when Krestalude left the game, but the Kernels rallied to win the game 7-6 in ten innings.
A SEASON IN THE DESERT: In 2008 - his first season as a Brewers’ farmhand - Krestalude went 1-4 with a 3.15ERA for Milwaukee’s Arizona League affiliate.
DOWN IN FLORIDA: Krestalude worked two innings of relief against Sarasota on June 6, 2009 and allowed a run on a hit. On June 13, Krestalude got the start at Palm Beach. He pitched 4-2/3 scoreless innings and gave up three hits. Krestalude also hit a batter, walked four and struck out three in his start for the Manatees.
O, PIONEER LEAGUE: Krestalude was the first Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week in 2009. In his first appearance for the Helena Brewers, Krestalude pitched six shutout innings and gave up just one hit against Missoula on June 25. Krestalude picked up the win, walked one, and struck out three
BREWERS CAREER: Krestalude was 4-8 with a 4.42 ERA in his first two seasons as a pitcher in the Milwaukee minor league system. He has made 31 appearances (15 starts) since 2008.
VS. PEORIA: Tonight is the first time Krestalude will face the Chiefs.
VS.CHICAGO: Krestalude has never faced an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs before tonight.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
LAST SEASON: Krestalude made two appearances with the Brevard County Manatees (Florida State League) in early June. He was transferred to Helena once the Pioneer League started. Krestalude was 3-4 with a 5.35ERA in 15 games (nine starts) for the Helena Brewers.
LAST START: Krestalude received a no decision on April 20 against the Cedar Rapids Kernels on April 20. He allowed two runs on three hits over five innings with a pair of walks and four strikeouts. Wisconsin led 6-2 when Krestalude left the game, but the Kernels rallied to win the game 7-6 in ten innings.
A SEASON IN THE DESERT: In 2008 - his first season as a Brewers’ farmhand - Krestalude went 1-4 with a 3.15ERA for Milwaukee’s Arizona League affiliate.
DOWN IN FLORIDA: Krestalude worked two innings of relief against Sarasota on June 6, 2009 and allowed a run on a hit. On June 13, Krestalude got the start at Palm Beach. He pitched 4-2/3 scoreless innings and gave up three hits. Krestalude also hit a batter, walked four and struck out three in his start for the Manatees.
O, PIONEER LEAGUE: Krestalude was the first Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week in 2009. In his first appearance for the Helena Brewers, Krestalude pitched six shutout innings and gave up just one hit against Missoula on June 25. Krestalude picked up the win, walked one, and struck out three
BREWERS CAREER: Krestalude was 4-8 with a 4.42 ERA in his first two seasons as a pitcher in the Milwaukee minor league system. He has made 31 appearances (15 starts) since 2008.
VS. PEORIA: Tonight is the first time Krestalude will face the Chiefs.
VS.CHICAGO: Krestalude has never faced an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs before tonight.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 8.0 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
STRIKEOUTS: 7 (8/2/09 v. Billings)
April 27, 2010: Game Notes
LAST ACTION: The Beloit Snappers spoiled a Timber Rattlers comeback on a rain-soaked Saturday afternoon at Time Warner Cable Field with a 7-5 win. Sunday’s matchup with the Snappers was rained out and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on May 14.
SULTANS OF SWING: Beloit snapped a 2-2 tie in the top of the sixth inning with a pair of home runs. Aaron Hick hit a solo homer off Nick Bucci with one out. Later in the inning, Angel Morales hit a two-out, two-run homer to give the Snappers a three run lead.
DIRE STRAITS: Wisconsin trailed 5-2 when rain halted the game after the bottom of the seventh inning. After an 81 minute delay – and a scoreless top of the eighth – the Rattlers rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth.
WALK OF LIFE: The Rattlers had scored one run in the eighth on an RBI double Scooter Gennett. Beloit got the second out, but proceeded to walk Pete Fatse and hit Sean Halton to load the bases. Cameron Garfield and Joey Paciorek drew back-to-back walks to force in the tying runs.
SKATEAWAY: Hiram Burgos had two outs and a runner at first base in the top of the ninth inning. He allowed three straight hits and tossed a wild pitch to allow two runs and Beloit had a 7-5 lead.
MONEY FOR NOTHING: The Snappers scored twice on wild pitches in Saturday’s game. Both wild pitches came with two outs.
SO FAR AWAY: The Rattlers scored twice on three hits in the bottom of the first inning off Beloit starting pitcher Daniel Osterbrock. Over the next six innings, Osterbrock allowed two hits and no Rattler base runner made it past second base. Osterbrock struck out eight and walked one. In four starts against the Rattlers, Osterbrock has struck out 30 Wisconsin hitters over 26 innings.
BROTHERS IN ARMS: D’Vontrey Richardson and Sean Halton each extended their hitting streaks. Richardson was 2-for-5 on Saturday and is on a seven game streak. Halton was 1-for-3 and is on a six game streak.
YOUR FACT OF THE DAY: The rainout on Sunday was the second home rainout of the season for the Rattlers. The Rattlers were rained out twice at home during the entire 2009 season.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Peoria Chiefs are the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They are 10-8 and in third place in the Western Division. In their most recent series, were swept in a three game series at Quad Cities. Last year, the Chiefs went 81-57. They qualified for the playoffs as the second half Western Division Champions when they finished the second half at 43-26. Peoria was knocked out of the playoffs in the first round courtesy of a sweep at the hands of the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
FAMILIAR FACE: The Chiefs are managed by Casey Kopitzke. Kopitzke was a 27th round pick of the Cubs in the 1999 draft out of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Kopitzke, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin played in the Cubs organization from 1999-2006 and made it as high as Triple-A Iowa. Kopitzke played against the Timber Ratters when he was a member of the Lansing Lugnuts in 2000.
2009 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin and Peoria met 15 times last season. The Timber Rattlers edged the Chiefs 8-7 in the season series. Wisconsin went 1-6 in seven games at O’Brien Field last season. All of the games at O’Brien Field in 2009 were played in the second half.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .267 as a team. They have scored 93 runs (5.5/game) and hit 9 home runs. The Chiefs are hitting .242 as a team. They have scored 77 runs (4.3/game) and hit one home run. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.62 while allowing a total of 94 runs (5.5/game) this season. Peoria pitchers have a team ERA of 3.67 while allowing 72 runs (4.0/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 28 errors. The Chiefs defense has committed 19 errors. Wisconsin is 2-4 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Peoria is 6-0 at O’Brien Field this season.
PROSPECTING: Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook placed four members of the current Peoria roster on their list of Top 30 Prospects in the Chicago Cubs organization before the 2010 season. Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee (#6) and second baseman Logan Watkins (#7) are both in the top ten. Pitchers Trey McNutt (#16) and Jeff Antigua (#19) are both on the list.
PEORIA STARTING PITCHER: RHP Trey McNutt was a 32nd round pick of the Cubs in the 2009 draft out of Shelton State Community College in Alabama. He split time between the Arizona League Cubs and the Boise Hawks of the Northwest League. In his two stops in the Cubs’ system, McNutt went 3-1 with a .98 ERA over 13 games (six starts). He walked 15 and struck out 28 over 27-2/3 innings pitched. Tonight is his first appearance against the Timber Rattlers and his first appearance against an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
SULTANS OF SWING: Beloit snapped a 2-2 tie in the top of the sixth inning with a pair of home runs. Aaron Hick hit a solo homer off Nick Bucci with one out. Later in the inning, Angel Morales hit a two-out, two-run homer to give the Snappers a three run lead.
DIRE STRAITS: Wisconsin trailed 5-2 when rain halted the game after the bottom of the seventh inning. After an 81 minute delay – and a scoreless top of the eighth – the Rattlers rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth.
WALK OF LIFE: The Rattlers had scored one run in the eighth on an RBI double Scooter Gennett. Beloit got the second out, but proceeded to walk Pete Fatse and hit Sean Halton to load the bases. Cameron Garfield and Joey Paciorek drew back-to-back walks to force in the tying runs.
SKATEAWAY: Hiram Burgos had two outs and a runner at first base in the top of the ninth inning. He allowed three straight hits and tossed a wild pitch to allow two runs and Beloit had a 7-5 lead.
MONEY FOR NOTHING: The Snappers scored twice on wild pitches in Saturday’s game. Both wild pitches came with two outs.
SO FAR AWAY: The Rattlers scored twice on three hits in the bottom of the first inning off Beloit starting pitcher Daniel Osterbrock. Over the next six innings, Osterbrock allowed two hits and no Rattler base runner made it past second base. Osterbrock struck out eight and walked one. In four starts against the Rattlers, Osterbrock has struck out 30 Wisconsin hitters over 26 innings.
BROTHERS IN ARMS: D’Vontrey Richardson and Sean Halton each extended their hitting streaks. Richardson was 2-for-5 on Saturday and is on a seven game streak. Halton was 1-for-3 and is on a six game streak.
YOUR FACT OF THE DAY: The rainout on Sunday was the second home rainout of the season for the Rattlers. The Rattlers were rained out twice at home during the entire 2009 season.
ABOUT THE OPPONENTS: The Peoria Chiefs are the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. They are 10-8 and in third place in the Western Division. In their most recent series, were swept in a three game series at Quad Cities. Last year, the Chiefs went 81-57. They qualified for the playoffs as the second half Western Division Champions when they finished the second half at 43-26. Peoria was knocked out of the playoffs in the first round courtesy of a sweep at the hands of the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
FAMILIAR FACE: The Chiefs are managed by Casey Kopitzke. Kopitzke was a 27th round pick of the Cubs in the 1999 draft out of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Kopitzke, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin played in the Cubs organization from 1999-2006 and made it as high as Triple-A Iowa. Kopitzke played against the Timber Ratters when he was a member of the Lansing Lugnuts in 2000.
2009 SEASON SERIES: Wisconsin and Peoria met 15 times last season. The Timber Rattlers edged the Chiefs 8-7 in the season series. Wisconsin went 1-6 in seven games at O’Brien Field last season. All of the games at O’Brien Field in 2009 were played in the second half.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: The Timber Rattlers are hitting .267 as a team. They have scored 93 runs (5.5/game) and hit 9 home runs. The Chiefs are hitting .242 as a team. They have scored 77 runs (4.3/game) and hit one home run. Wisconsin pitchers have a team ERA of 4.62 while allowing a total of 94 runs (5.5/game) this season. Peoria pitchers have a team ERA of 3.67 while allowing 72 runs (4.0/game). The Timber Rattler defense has committed 28 errors. The Chiefs defense has committed 19 errors. Wisconsin is 2-4 away from Time Warner Cable Field this season. Peoria is 6-0 at O’Brien Field this season.
PROSPECTING: Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook placed four members of the current Peoria roster on their list of Top 30 Prospects in the Chicago Cubs organization before the 2010 season. Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee (#6) and second baseman Logan Watkins (#7) are both in the top ten. Pitchers Trey McNutt (#16) and Jeff Antigua (#19) are both on the list.
PEORIA STARTING PITCHER: RHP Trey McNutt was a 32nd round pick of the Cubs in the 2009 draft out of Shelton State Community College in Alabama. He split time between the Arizona League Cubs and the Boise Hawks of the Northwest League. In his two stops in the Cubs’ system, McNutt went 3-1 with a .98 ERA over 13 games (six starts). He walked 15 and struck out 28 over 27-2/3 innings pitched. Tonight is his first appearance against the Timber Rattlers and his first appearance against an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Midwest League Action: Game of April 26, 2010
Only one game in the MWL on Monday night.
Snappers 6 @Bees 4
Snappers 6 @Bees 4
The first time the Burlington Bees headed to the clubhouse Monday night it was with the lead. The second time — and the most important time — the Beloit Snappers were ahead.
Burlington held a one-run advantage in the top of the ninth when the teams' Midwest League game was postponed because of rain. An hour and two minutes later, the teams came back out onto the Community Field playing surface.
This time when the teams left the field, Beloit came away with a 6-4 victory.
Brewers System Report: Games of April 26, 2010
MILWAUKEE (MAJ: 9-10; National League Central): The Brewers beat the Pirates 17-3. Greg Zaun went 4-for-4 with five RBI, Alcides Escobar homered and Casey McGehee hit a grand slam for the offense. Yovani Gallardo allowed two unearned runs over six innings for the win.
NASHVILLE (AAA: 13-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds won 5-3 in 10 innings at New Orleans. Nashville tied the game with a pair of runs in the eighth and won it with two runs in the tenth.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 11-7; Southern League North Division): The Stars beat Chattanooga 8-2. Zelous Wheeler was 2-for-3 with a home run and 4RBI to pace the offense. Alex Periard (’09) allowed two runs over five innings for the win.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 6-11 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees were off on Monday.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY:
Pittsburgh (Jeff Karstens 0-0) at MILWAUKEE (Randy Wolf 2-1) 7:10pm CDT
NASHVILLE 12 at New Orleans 1 - FINAL
Chattanooga (John Koronka 0-2) at HUNTSVILLE (Michael Bowman 2-1) 7:00pm CDT
BREVARD COUNTY (Dan Merklinger 0-0) at Clearwater (Jesus Sanchez 0-2) 6:00pm CDT
NASHVILLE (AAA: 13-6; Pacific Coast League American North Division): The Sounds won 5-3 in 10 innings at New Orleans. Nashville tied the game with a pair of runs in the eighth and won it with two runs in the tenth.
HUNTSVILLE (AA: 11-7; Southern League North Division): The Stars beat Chattanooga 8-2. Zelous Wheeler was 2-for-3 with a home run and 4RBI to pace the offense. Alex Periard (’09) allowed two runs over five innings for the win.
BREVARD COUNTY (Advanced-A: 6-11 overall; Florida State League North Division): The Manatees were off on Monday.
BREWERS SYSTEM SCHEDULE TODAY:
Pittsburgh (Jeff Karstens 0-0) at MILWAUKEE (Randy Wolf 2-1) 7:10pm CDT
NASHVILLE 12 at New Orleans 1 - FINAL
Chattanooga (John Koronka 0-2) at HUNTSVILLE (Michael Bowman 2-1) 7:00pm CDT
BREVARD COUNTY (Dan Merklinger 0-0) at Clearwater (Jesus Sanchez 0-2) 6:00pm CDT
Rattlers Alumni Report: MLB games of April 26, 2010
@Royals 3, Mariners 1
SEA:
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-2
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): pinch runner
Felix Hernandez ('03): 7IP, 7H, 3R, 2ER, 3BB, 7K, Loss
Red Sox 13 @Blue Jays 12
BOS:
Scott Atchison ('99): 1.2IP, 2H, R, BB, 2K
@Angels 5, Indians 2
LAA:
Brian Fuentes ('97): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 3K, SAVE #3
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 0-for-3
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 2-for-4
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-2
@Cardinals 4, Braves 3
STL:
Ryan Franklin (Foxes, '94): IP, 2H, 0R, SAVE #7
@Brewers 17, Pirates 3
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2
@Giants 5, Phillies 1
PHI:
Greg Dobbs ('02): pinch hitter, 0-for-1
SEA:
Rob Johnson ('05): 0-for-2
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): pinch runner
Felix Hernandez ('03): 7IP, 7H, 3R, 2ER, 3BB, 7K, Loss
Red Sox 13 @Blue Jays 12
BOS:
Scott Atchison ('99): 1.2IP, 2H, R, BB, 2K
@Angels 5, Indians 2
LAA:
Brian Fuentes ('97): IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 3K, SAVE #3
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 0-for-3
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 2-for-4
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-2
@Cardinals 4, Braves 3
STL:
Ryan Franklin (Foxes, '94): IP, 2H, 0R, SAVE #7
@Brewers 17, Pirates 3
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 0-for-2
@Giants 5, Phillies 1
PHI:
Greg Dobbs ('02): pinch hitter, 0-for-1
To quote Kosh
And so it begins.Early morning bus times and first days of road trips are not conducive to timely blogging. Lots of information to post and not a lot of time to do it.
But, understanding is a three-edged sword.
So enough with the Babylon 5 references...To the Posting!
4/26/2010
Mehring Monday: Not really an offday
The schedule may say that there is nothing going on at Time Warner Cable Field today. But, what does the schedule know?
The front office was there before 9:00am this morning. It was time to pull the tarp off the field from yesterday's rain/wind storm.
The grounds crew got to work right after that because the field needs to be ready when the team gets back from this road trip.
The ticket department started taking orders for the next homestand.
The groups department was making calls.
The corporate department was dealing with their clients.
Players were there to work on their throwing program and may get a workout in because of the weather on Sunday.
Food & Beverage were doing what ever it is that food & beverage does on an off day. (Note: I don't pay any attention to what Food & Beverage does. As long as they bring me my food before the game and refill my Mountain Dew during the game, I really don't want to ask them too many questions.)
Me? I just got my haircut and oil changed. Okay. You caught me. I am not at the stadium. But, is running errands really an offday?
The front office was there before 9:00am this morning. It was time to pull the tarp off the field from yesterday's rain/wind storm.
The grounds crew got to work right after that because the field needs to be ready when the team gets back from this road trip.
The ticket department started taking orders for the next homestand.
The groups department was making calls.
The corporate department was dealing with their clients.
Players were there to work on their throwing program and may get a workout in because of the weather on Sunday.
Food & Beverage were doing what ever it is that food & beverage does on an off day. (Note: I don't pay any attention to what Food & Beverage does. As long as they bring me my food before the game and refill my Mountain Dew during the game, I really don't want to ask them too many questions.)
Me? I just got my haircut and oil changed. Okay. You caught me. I am not at the stadium. But, is running errands really an offday?
Midwest League Action: Games of April 25, 2010
Complete scoreboard
Beloit at Wisconsin: PPD
Fort Wayne at Great Lakes: PPD
Headlines from the website of the winning team follows the score (except in the case of the three doubleheaders):
EAST:
South Bend 5 @West Michigan 1: Smith Dominates as South Bend Wins Seventh Straight
@Lansing 7, Dayton 3: Lugnuts sweep Dragons, 7-3
Lake County 1 @Bowling Green 0; @Bowling Green 3, Lake County 0: Dyer Busts Up Hot Rods Losing Streak
WEST:
Cedar Rapids 7 @Burlington 6: Haerther's homer helps Kernels snap streak, 7-6
@Clinton 3, Kane County 1; Kane County 6; @Clinton 3: Franklin, Kings Split with Kane County
@Quad Cities 3, Peoria 1; @Quad Cities 1, Peoria 0: Bandits extend division lead with sweep of Peoria
Beloit at Wisconsin: PPD
Fort Wayne at Great Lakes: PPD
Headlines from the website of the winning team follows the score (except in the case of the three doubleheaders):
EAST:
South Bend 5 @West Michigan 1: Smith Dominates as South Bend Wins Seventh Straight
@Lansing 7, Dayton 3: Lugnuts sweep Dragons, 7-3
Lake County 1 @Bowling Green 0; @Bowling Green 3, Lake County 0: Dyer Busts Up Hot Rods Losing Streak
WEST:
Cedar Rapids 7 @Burlington 6: Haerther's homer helps Kernels snap streak, 7-6
@Clinton 3, Kane County 1; Kane County 6; @Clinton 3: Franklin, Kings Split with Kane County
@Quad Cities 3, Peoria 1; @Quad Cities 1, Peoria 0: Bandits extend division lead with sweep of Peoria
Brewers System Report: Games of April 25, 2010
I apologize, but I am in a bit of a hurry today. Here are the headlines from the various wbesites/publications covering the teams in the Brewers system.
Cubs 12 @BREWERS 2: Brewers not in Pittsburgh anymore
SOUNDS 3 @Zephyrs 2: Sounds Win 3-2 Over Zephyrs
@STARS 7, Lookouts 1; Lookouts 7 @Stars 5: Stars split doubleheader with Lookouts
@MANATEES 5, Cubs 4 (14 innings): Brevard County rallies twice, tops Daytona in 14 innings
MONDAY'S SCHEDULE:
Pirates at BREWERS 7:10pm CDT
SOUNDS at Zephyrs 7:00pm CDT
Lookouts at STARS 7:00pm CDT
MANANTEES - OFF DAY
Cubs 12 @BREWERS 2: Brewers not in Pittsburgh anymore
SOUNDS 3 @Zephyrs 2: Sounds Win 3-2 Over Zephyrs
@STARS 7, Lookouts 1; Lookouts 7 @Stars 5: Stars split doubleheader with Lookouts
@MANATEES 5, Cubs 4 (14 innings): Brevard County rallies twice, tops Daytona in 14 innings
MONDAY'S SCHEDULE:
Pirates at BREWERS 7:10pm CDT
SOUNDS at Zephyrs 7:00pm CDT
Lookouts at STARS 7:00pm CDT
MANANTEES - OFF DAY
Rattlers Alumni Report: MLB games of April 25, 2010
@Angels 8, Yankees 4
NYY:
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 0-for-4
Damaso Marte ('96): .2IP, H, 3R, BB
Orioles 7 @Red Sox 6 (10 innings)
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 1-for-6
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 1-for-5, RUN, RBI
Scott Atchison ('99): 0.0IP, 2H, 3R, BB, Loss
@Athletics 11, Indians 0
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 1-for-4
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 2-for-4
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-3
@White Sox 3, Mariners 2
SEA:
Adam Moore ('06): 1-for-3, RBI
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): 0-for-3
@Astros 10, Pirates 3
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 2-for-4, RUN
Cardinals 2 @Giants 0
STL:
Ryan Franklin (Foxes, '94): IP, H, 0R, SAVE #6
@Diamondback 8, Phillies 6
PHI:
Greg Dobbs ('02): 1-for-5, RUN, 2RBI, HR #1
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, RUN
NYY:
Alex Rodriguez (Foxes, '94): 0-for-4
Damaso Marte ('96): .2IP, H, 3R, BB
Orioles 7 @Red Sox 6 (10 innings)
BAL:
Adam Jones ('04): 1-for-6
BOS:
David Ortiz ('96): 1-for-5, RUN, RBI
Scott Atchison ('99): 0.0IP, 2H, 3R, BB, Loss
@Athletics 11, Indians 0
CLE:
Asdrubal Cabrera ('05): 1-for-4
Shin-soo Choo ('02): 2-for-4
Luis Valbuena ('06): 0-for-3
@White Sox 3, Mariners 2
SEA:
Adam Moore ('06): 1-for-3, RBI
Matt Tuiasosopo ('05): 0-for-3
@Astros 10, Pirates 3
PIT:
Jeff Clement ('05): 2-for-4, RUN
Cardinals 2 @Giants 0
STL:
Ryan Franklin (Foxes, '94): IP, H, 0R, SAVE #6
@Diamondback 8, Phillies 6
PHI:
Greg Dobbs ('02): 1-for-5, RUN, 2RBI, HR #1
Raul Ibanez (Foxes, '94): 1-for-4, RUN
4/25/2010
Sunday's game has been PPD
Howdy! My name is Perry, the Postponement Penguin. Mehring got the idea to hire me because if bad news is related by something that is seen as cute and adorable -- like he would freakin' know - it might not seem that bad.
So.....
Sunday's game with Beloit has been rained out. It has been postponed to Friday, May 14 and will be played as part of a doubleheader starting at 5:05pm. If you would like more information, like the rain out ticket policy and other fun facts, click here.
Brewers System Report: Games of April 24, 2010
I need to get going and take of some things. So...
Brew Crew Ball has the details on the games in the Brewers system yesterday in this post.
The Brewers will take on the Cubs at Miller Park today after last night's loss.
Brew Crew Ball has the details on the games in the Brewers system yesterday in this post.
The Brewers will take on the Cubs at Miller Park today after last night's loss.
Joey Paciorek Profiled
The PC has this profile of Timber Rattlers infielder Joey Paciorek.
Q: Milwaukee Bucks guard Luke Ridnour also grew up in Blaine, Wash. Know him?Click through for more...much more.
A: I met him. His dad was actually my PE teacher in high school. Yeah, they've got his whole shrine at the high school. Real big deal. He's really the first pro athlete to come out of there.
Q: Word is, had baseball not worked out, you were interested in becoming a firefighter. True?
A: Yeah, there was just some interest and it's a real respectable job. I couldn't do a desk job. Just kind of caught my eye. I was going to go to (college) and do a fire science course and play baseball.
Rattlers pitchers for the road trip
Everyone just moves back a day.
Here is what it should be over the next seven games (eight days...weather permitting):
MON: OFF DAY
AT PEORIA
TUE: RHP Damon Krestalude
WED: LHP Efrain Nieves/RHP Jake Odorizzi
THU: RHP Eric Arnett
AT BELOIT
FRI: RHP Maverick Lasker/RHP Kyle Heckathorn
SAT: RHP Nick Bucci/LHP Del Howell
SUN: RHP Damon Krestalude
MON: RHP Jake Odorizzi/LHP Efrain Nieves
I will add in the opponents as they roll in to the inbox.
Here is what it should be over the next seven games (eight days...weather permitting):
MON: OFF DAY
AT PEORIA
TUE: RHP Damon Krestalude
WED: LHP Efrain Nieves/RHP Jake Odorizzi
THU: RHP Eric Arnett
AT BELOIT
FRI: RHP Maverick Lasker/RHP Kyle Heckathorn
SAT: RHP Nick Bucci/LHP Del Howell
SUN: RHP Damon Krestalude
MON: RHP Jake Odorizzi/LHP Efrain Nieves
I will add in the opponents as they roll in to the inbox.
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