Game #2 vs Thunder...Canceled

The Riverdogs and Thunder showed up ready to play by 8am to warm up. During that time, the rain kept coming down and the conditions were not looking good. But, we were all sitting there with our umbrellas and waiting for the official word from a West Raleigh official.

The Riverdog coaches tried hard to get the field in playable conditions for West Raleigh.

 But, the game just could not happen...

 I went into the Dawgs' dugout to hopefully take a picture of some unhappy faces, but Coach Lance showed his lower lip on behalf of his team!

 Some of the Riverdog coaches had to go back down to Nowell field to put the tarp on the pitcher's mound area. They are sporting quite the shorts!!

We are not sure when we'll make up the game against the Thunder, but Opening Ceremonies will be rescheduled as well.

The Riverdogs will face the Bulls tomorrow at 3pm! Make sure everyone is ready to play by 2pm at Nowell Field!

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Game #1: RIVERDOGS 14 Bees 4

The Riverdogs looked very sharp out on Nowell Field at West Raleigh sporting their yellow/gold pants, blue socks and Riverdog jerseys!

After the Pledge of Allegiance, the players love throwing up their hats and catching them.

 Coach Lance chose the two youngest players on the team...Gavin and Jack S to be the captains for the game. Go 6 year olds!!!!

It was a great day to be at the ball field watching some Riverdog baseball! Here's how we looked DEFENSIVELY...

1st inning:
Luke caught a fly ball at shortstop for out #1.
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #2.
Lawson (second) to Luke (shortstop) at second base for out #3.

2nd inning:
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for an out.
John (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the last out.

3rd inning:
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for out #2.
Luke (shortstop) to Lawson (second) for the last out.

4th inning:
Benjamin (centerfield) threw the ball to Luke (shortstop) at second base for out #1.
Luke (shortstop) to Lawson (second) for out #2.
Lawson caught a diving backwards catch at second for out #3.

5th inning:
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Lawson caught an infield fly ball at second for out #2.
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for out #3.

6th inning:
John caught an infield fly ball at the pitcher's mound for out #1.
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #2.
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for the last out. It was a nice 1-2-3 inning for the Dawgs.

Jack B, Jabril, Griffin and Lance did a great job behind the plate! Also, the outfielders did a great job backing each other up. Way to go Benjamin, Gavin, Lance, Jack S, Jack B, Griffin, Josh, Alex, Jabril and John!

Now for the OFFENSE...

Josh: 1-3
Lawson: 3-3 and 3 runs scored
Ian: 2-3 with a double and 2 runs scored
Luke: 3-3 with 3 doubles, 5 RBI and 2 runs scored
John: 1-3
Alex: 3-3 with a double, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored
Benjamin: 3-3 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Gavin: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jabril: 3-3 with a double and 2 singles
Jack B: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Lance: 1-3 with 1 RBI
Griffin: 1-3 with 1 RBI
Jack S: 0-2, but will get them next time

Tuesday's line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H
RIVERDOGS	4	0	2	1	0	7	14	25
Bees	2	2	0	0	0	0	4	11

Welcome to West Raleigh Alex, Jabril and Lance!!

After the post game talk and bone awards, it was time to do a team cheer...

and then to go get a free drink!

Great job Riverdogs...be ready for practice at Ephesus this Thursday!!!

Let's Meet the Riverdogs...

#44 Luke

#4 Ian

#11 Jack S

#16 Gavin

#7 Lawson

#6 Lance

#8 Griffin

#26 Alex

#3 John

#27 Benjamin

#25 Jabril

#1 Jack B

#24 Josh

Head Coach Lance

Assistant Coach Dave

Assistant Coach Cailean

Coach Paul

Honorary Assistant Coach Wayne

It's Game Time!

The Riverdogs need to be at Nowell Field ready to play by 4:30pm TUESDAY for a 5:30pm game against the Bees for our first game of the Spring 2012 season!

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First game is coming up...

Our first game of the season is on TUESDAY!!!!! Spring training is almost coming to an end and it's time to play some games at West Raleigh.

We'll be at the Bees on Nowell Field at West Raleigh. First pitch is set for 5:30pm, so the team will need to be there by 4:30pm to warm up!

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First Scrimmage of the Season

The Riverdogs will host the Mudcats at Riverdog Stadium...aka Ephesus Church field this Tuesday! The DAWGS need to be at the field no later than 5pm!

Practice, Practice, Practice

The Riverdogs have quite a family environment! Even two grandfathers get out there to help!

Coach Lance's equipment that help make the field look great!

Coach Paul helping out some of the Dawgs at one station while Coach Dave was pitching in the cage.

Practice This Week

Practice change for Wednesday!!! We'll practice at Ephesus this Wednesday at 5-7pm!!

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!