Game #10: RIVERDOGS 22 Thunder 7

It was a great day to be at the ballpark for an 11am game against the Thunder! Here's how we looked DEFENSIVELY...

1st inning:
Luke (shortstop) to John (third) for out #1
Jabril caught a fly ball at right centerfield for the last out

2nd inning:
Ben (centerfield...who backed up his teammate) threw the ball from the fence to Lawson (second) for out #1
John (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the last out

3rd inning:
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for out #1
Ian had an unassisted play at first for out #2
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #3

4th inning:
Ian caught a fly ball at first base for an out
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for the last out

5th inning:
John (pitcher) to Ian (first) for out #1
Ian had an unassisted play at first for out #2
Alex (third) to Ian (first) for out #3

6th inning:
Ian had an unassisted play at first for out #1
Luke (shortstop) to Ben (second) for the last out


OFFENSIVELY...

Alex: 1-4 with a double
Lawson: 3-4 with a double, 1 RBI and 3 runs scored
Ian: 4-4 with 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 4 runs scored
Luke: 4-4 with 3 doubles, 3 RBI and 4 runs scored
John: 4-4 with 2 RBI and 4 runs scored
Josh: 3-4 with a triple, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored
Benjamin: 4-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jabril: 3-4 with 4 RBI
Gavin: 3-4 with a double, 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jack B: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Lance: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Griffin: 1-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jack S: 0-3, but will get them next time!
Great job to all the Riverdogs!!

Game #9: RIVERDOGS 14 Bees 2

The RIVERDOGS faced the Bees on Nowell Field tonight at 5:30pm. Coach Dave did a great job pitching, as usual,...Coach Lance did a great job guiding the players...Coach Cailean did a great job with the first base coaching...and a big thanks to Dan Stahlman for being a great dugout coach!

Here's the DEFENSE...

1st inning:
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Then, a double play...Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) to John (third)!

2nd inning:
Luke (shortstop) to Lawson (second) for out #1.
Alex (third) to Lawson (second) for out #2.
Benjamin caught a fly ball at centerfield for the last out.

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

4th inning:

John caught a fly ball at pitcher for the first out.
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #2.
Luke caught a fly ball at shortstop for the last out.

5th inning:
John (pitcher) to Alex (third) for an out.
Lawson caught a hard line drive at second for the last out.

6th inning:
Josh caught a fly ball at pitcher for out #1.
Ben (second) to Luke (shortstop) at second for out #2.
Jabril (right centerfield) to Luke (shortstop) at second for the last out of the game.

Great job in the outfield Alex, Josh, Jabril, Jack B, Jack S, Gavin, John, Ben, Griffin, Lance and Lawson! Nice work behind the plate Jack B, Jabril, Griffin, Jack S and Lance!

Now for the OFFENSE:

Alex: 2-3
Lawson: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Ian: 3-3 with a hoerun, 3 RBI and 3 runs scored
Luke: 3-3 with 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
John: 3-3 with a double, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Josh: 2-3 with a home run, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored
Ben: 1-3
Jabril: 1-3 with 1 RBI
Gavin: 2-3 with 1 run scored
Jack B: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Lance: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Griffin: 2-3 with 1 run scored
Jack S: 1-2

Great job DAWGS!!!!!!!!!! Next up is an 11am game on Saturday vs the Thunder! Please be ready for warm ups by 10am!!!

Game #8: RIVERDOGS 14 Bulls 3

We had the first game of the day on Nowell Field at 9am, so the Riverdogs showed up around 8am for warm ups. That's early for some!! The DAWGS played great defensively...the outfielders did well getting the ball into the infield and backing each other up.

1st inning:
Lawson (second) to Luke (shortstop) at second base for out #1.
Josh caught an infield fly ball at pitcher for out #2.
Luke (shortstop) to Lawson (second) at second for out #3.

2nd inning:
A nice 1-2-3 inning.
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Ben caught a fly ball out in centerfield for the second out.
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the third out.

3rd inning:
John (third) to Lawson (second) for outs 1 and 2.
Jack B caught a fly ball out in left centerfield for the last out.

4th inning:
John (third) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Jabril (right centerfield) to Lawson (second) base for out #2.
Ben caught his second fly ball in the game in centerfield for the last out.

5th inning:
Lawson (second) to Luke (shortstop) at second for out #1.
Luke caught an infield fly ball at shortstop for out #2.

6th inning:
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for out #1.
A double play to end the game...the ball was hit to John at third base...he tagged the base for out #2 and then threw the ball to Lawson at second base for the last out.

Now for the OFFENSE...

Josh: 3-3 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Lawson: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Ian: 3-3 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Luke: 2-3 with a nice homerun hit to left centerfield, 4 RBI and 2 runs scored
John: 2-3 with 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Benjamin: 3-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jabril: 3-3 with a double, 3 RBI and 1 run scored
Gavin: 2-3 with 1 run scored
Jack B: 2-3 with a double and 1 RBI
Lance: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Griffin: 2-3 with 1 run scored
Jack S: 1-3 with a double and 1 run scored

Way to go DAWGS!!!!!

No practice tomorrow afternoon due to the rain forecast!

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

Next Up for the DAWGS...

The DAWGS play the Bulls at 9am tomorrow morning! Please be at the field by 8am for warm ups!

Midpoint of the Spring 2012 Season...

After tonight's game, we have played all the teams in our league. Starting this Saturday we start round 2. Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's how the teams look midway through the season...

Land O' Frost Minor League

Team Name	P	W	L	T	Pct	F	A
Mudcats	7	7	0	0	1.000	80	45
Riverdogs	7	6	1	0	0.857	109	41
Lookouts	6	3	2	1	0.583	56	51
Thunder	7	3	4	0	0.429	62	75
Bees	7	3	4	0	0.429	74	61
Bats	6	2	3	1	0.417	74	67
Bulls	5	1	4	0	0.200	42	65
Scrappers	7	0	7	0	0.000	20	112

Game #7: RIVERDOGS 22 Scrappers 0

Well, the rain held off tonight and we played the Scrappers for the first time this season! The two 6 year olds on the team, Gavin and Jack S, were team captains for tonight's game.

Here's how we looked DEFENSIVELY...

Jack B, Jabril, Griffin and Lance did a great job catching for the DAWGS! Way to go! Also, nice job in the outfield for the Riverdogs Alex, Luke, John, Josh, Benjamin, Jabril, Gavin, Jack B, Lance, Griffin and Jack S!

1st inning:
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for out #1.
John caught a foul fly ball at third for out #2.
Ian had an unassisted play at first for the 3rd out.

2nd inning:
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for an out.

3rd inning:
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for an out.
Alex (third) to Ian (first) for the last out.

4th inning:
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for an out.
Alex (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the last out.

5th inning:
Ian had an unassisted play at first base for out #1.
Ian (first) to Luke (shortstop) at 2nd in a fielder's choice for out #2.
John caught an infield fly ball at pitcher to end the inning.

6th inning:
Lawson caught a fly ball at shortstop for out #1.
Lawson (shortstop) to Ian (first) for another out.

Now for the OFFENSE...

Alex: 4-4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI and 4 runs scored
Lawson: 3-4 with a double, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored
Ian: 4-4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Luke: 4-4 with a double, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored
John: 2-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Josh: 3-4 with a double, 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Benjamin: 2-4 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Jabril: 3-4 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Gavin: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jack B: 1-3 with 1 run scored
Lance: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Griffin: 2-3 with 1 run scored
Jack S: 3-3 with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored

Everyone hit and everyone scored!!! Go DAWGS!!!!!

Practice at Ephesus Thursday night at 5pm!!!!

Wednesday's Game...

Wednesday's game at 5:30pm is against the Scrappers! Please make sure all players are at the batting cage by 4:30pm for warm ups!

Pictures from the weekend

Thanks Stephanie for sending some pictures to post!

Luke and Lawson on the infield with Jabril and John running the outfield

Lance and John as the team captains against the Bats on Saturday

Gavin waiting for the pitch

Griffin had a great game against the Bats...congratulated by his dad and some teammates

Game #6: RIVERDOGS 17 Thunder 7

Due to poor weather and field conditions about two weeks ago...the Thunder and Riverdogs met for the first time today at 1pm in a rescheduled game. It was another great day to be at the ball park! Beautiful weather and no threat of rain in the forecast.

Team Captains for today's game: Lawson, Luke and Ian

On the DEFENSIVE side of things, here are some highlights...

Griffin, Jabril, Lance, Jack S and Jack B did an outstanding job behind the plate! Also, a big shout out to our outfielders for getting the ball into the infield...John, Josh, Benjamin, Jabril, Gavin, Jack B, Lance, Griffin and Jack S! Way to go!!!

1st inning:
Lawson (second) to Luke (shortstop) at second base for out #1.
Lawson had an unassisted play at second for out #2.
Lawson caught an infield fly ball at second for out #3.

2nd inning:
John (pitcher) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Ian had an unassisted play at first for out #2.
Lawson had an unassisted play at second for out #3.

3rd inning:
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the first out.
Josh caught an infield fly ball at pitcher for the second out.
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the last out.
A nice 1-2-3 inning.

4th inning:
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Lawson had a great catch at second for the second out.
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for the last out.

5th inning:
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for outs 1 and 2.
Lawson (second) to Ian (first) for the third out.

6th inning:
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for out #1.
John (third) to Lawson (second) at second for out #2.
Ian caught a nice fly ball beyond first base to end the game.

The Riverdogs all hit the ball! Here's how we looked on the OFFENSIVE side of things...

Alex: 1-3 with a nice hit to right field and 1 run scored
Lawson: 3-3 with 2 doubles to left center and 3 runs scored
Ian: 3-3 with a homerun over the right field fence, a double, 5 RBI and 3 runs scored
Luke: 3-3 with 2 doubles to left and left center field and 2 runs scored
John: 2-3 with a double to left center, 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Josh: 2-3 with a double to left center that hit a sign, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Benjamin: 2-3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Jabril: 2-3 with 2 doubles (left center that hit a sign and center), 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Gavin: 1-3
Jack B: 3-3 with 3 RBI and 1 run scored
Lance: 3-3 with 2 RBI
Griffin: 2-2
Jack S: 2-2 with 1 RBI

Way to hit the ball...DAWGS!!!

Sunday's line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H
Thunder	2	0	0	5	0	0	7	16
RIVERDOGS	2	4	6	4	1	X	17	29

We are scheduled to have practice this Tuesday, but stay tuned. It will not be at Ephesus Church!

Next game for the Riverdogs is scheduled for this Wednesday against the Scrappers! It's the last game of the 1st half of the season.

GREAT WEEKEND RIVERDOGS!!!!!

Game #5: RIVERDOGS 18 Bats 12

The Riverdogs arrived at West Raleigh by 10:30am for pictures before they headed down to the field area for warm ups.


Spring 2012 Riverdogs!!



Flexing!

Team captains for the game vs the Bats: John and Lance!

First pitch was taken at Noon on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Raleigh. Since the Dawgs were the home team (for the first time this season)...they Dawgs took their defensive positions first.

Here's how we looked DEFENSIVELY...

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

2nd inning:
Luke caught a fly ball at shortstop for out #1.
Benjamin (centerfield) to Alex (third) to Lawson at second base for the second out.
John (pitcher) to Ian (first) for out #3.

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

4th inning:
Lawson caught a fly ball at second for the first out.
Lawson had an unassisted play at second for the second out.

5th inning:
Lawson (second) to Luke (shortstop) for out #1.
Ian had a double play at first. He caught a fly ball that went foul and then tagged first base.

6th inning:
Luke caught a fly ball at shortstop for out #1.
The ball tipped off Lawson's glove...Benjamin backed him up and threw the ball to Luke (shortstop) at second base for out #2.
Alex (third) to Lawson (second) for the last out.

We can't say enough good things for the outfielders this game! Way to back up your infield teammates and your outfield teammates. Excellent job Jack S, John, Josh, Benjamin, Gavin, Jack B, Lance and Griffin!

Also, good job behind the plate Jack B, Jabril, Griffin and Lance!!

Now for the OFFENSE...

Alex: 3-3 with a double, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Lawson: 3-3 with a double, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Ian: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Luke: 3-3 with a homerun (2nd of the season), double, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored
John: 2-3 with a double, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Josh: 2-3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Benjamin: 0-3 with 1 RBI
Jabril: 3-3 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Gavin: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jack B: 2-3
Lance: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Griffin: 2-3 with a double, 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Jack S: 1-3 with 1 RBI

Saturday's line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H
Bats	2	0	4	0	6	0	12	25
RIVERDOGS	4	0	2	5	7	X	18	27

THE RIVERDOGS WON...18-12!!!!!!

Next up...Game tomorrow (Sunday) at 1pm against the Thunder! Players must be ready to go by NOON!

Game #4: RIVERDOGS 7 Mudcats 9

The Riverdogs played on Nowell Field tonight against the Mudcats and the Mudcats took the win, 9-7.
A huge thank you to Jim Bowdish for covering me tonight keeping the books! Also, thank you Dan Stahlman for helping out in the dugout during games!

Team captains for today's game...Griffin and Josh

Luke to John for an out

Jabril going to back up the infield

An incredible catch by Luke with Alex there for back up

I'm not quite sure who played what position during the game, so I can't give exact defensive stats. So, here's a look at our OFFENSE...

Alex: 3-3 with a double
Lawson: 1-3 with 1 run scored
Ian: 2-3 with an over-the-fence homerun in right field, 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Luke: 3-3 with 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 1 run scored
John: 2-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Josh: 2-3 with a double and 2 runs scored
Ben: 1-2 with a double and 1 run scored
Jabril: 2-2 with 4 RBI
Gavin: 1-2
Jack B: 1-2
Lance: 0-2
Griffin: 0-2
Jack S: 1-2

End of game

Thank you to Mama T for the delicious cupcakes for the boys!!!!!
The Riverdogs will return to Riverdog Stadium (Ephesus Church) tomorrow night for practice and then they'll face the Bats on Saturday after team pictures!

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

Game #3: RIVERDOGS 14 Lookouts 7

Both teams were down a few players, but the Riverdogs were able to pull off the win against the Lookouts on Thursday night!

A huge thanks to Gary Bussey for covering my job as the scorekeeper! Gavin came home and told me that Gary did the scrapbooking! hahahaha Thanks Gary for covering!

The DAWGS missed #6 Lance Phillips and #8 Griffin Dittner as they were on family vacations. The DAWGS also missed #4 Ian Turner because he was still not feeling well. Looking forward to seeing everyone back together next week though!

Coach Lance said that he was impressed with everyone on the Riverdogs during this game. He told me that Benjamin had an outstanding backhanded stop and threw the ball to second base for an out! He also said that Josh Bussey did a great job covering for Ian at first base! Plus, John Penry had three putouts in the sixth inning at pitcher. He was very happy with the Dawgs as team was playing with just 10 and not the normal 11.

Here's our OFFENSE:

Alex: 3-4 with 2 runs scored
Lawson: 3-4 with 3 runs scored
Luke: 3-4 with a double, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
John: 4-4 with a double, 3 RBI and 4 runs scored
Josh: 3-4 with a double, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Ben: 2-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored
Jabril: 3-4 with 2 RBI
Gavin: 1-4 with 1 RBI
Jack B: 2-4 with a double
Jack S: 0-4

Thanks Stephanie for providing some pictures of the game! Don't forget to click on the photos to make them larger.

Team captains for the evening: #27 Benjamin Stahlman (hidden) and #1 Jack "Smiley" Bowdish

As Coach Lance says, "Defense wins ball games!"

Game #2: RIVERDOGS 17 Bulls 2

The Riverdogs were on fire today for their 3pm game against the Bulls! What a great afternoon at the ballpark! It was great to watch Cullen, #3 on the Bulls, because last season he was wearing the blue and gold Riverdog jersey!

Team captains for today's game: Alex and Jabril!

Here's how the team looked DEFENSIVELY...I start with this because Coach tells the players that Defense wins ball games!

1st inning:
John caught an infield fly ball at third for out #1.
Josh (pitcher) to Ian (first) for the second out.
Josh caught an infield fly ball at the pitcher's mound for out #3.
A nice 1-2-3 inning!

2nd inning:
Ben (left centerfield) to Lawson (second) for out #1 (Ben does a great job with this!).
Alex had an unassisted play at third for the last out.

3rd inning:
Ian (first) to Luke (shortstop) at second for out #1.
John (third) to Lawson (second) for outs 2 and 3.
Another 1-2-3 inning!

4th inning:
Alex (third) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Alex caught an infield fly ball at third for out #2.
Luke (shortstop) to Alex (third) for the last out.

5th inning:
Luke caught a fly ball at shortstop for out #1.
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for another out.

6th inning:
Luke (shortstop) to Ian (first) for out #1.
Ian had an unassisted play at first for the last out.

Great job behind the plate Jack B, Jabril, Griffin and Lance!

Also, a big shout out to the outfielders for not only backing each other up in the outfield, but also the infielders! Nice job Josh, Ben, Jabril, Gavin, Jack, Lance, Griffin and Jack S!

Now for the OFFENSE...

Alex: 4-4 with a triple, double and 2 runs scored
Lawson: 4-4 with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored
Ian: 3-4 with his first 2 out of the park homeruns to right centerfield, 6 RBI and 3 runs scored
Luke: 3-4 with his first out of the park homerun to leftfield, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
John: 2-4 with 1 run scored
Josh: 3-3 with his first out of the park homerun to centerfield, 3 RBI and 1 run scored
Ben: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Jabril: 2-3 with 1 run scored
Gavin: 3-3 with 1 run scored
Jack: 2-3
Lance: 3-3 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored
Griffin: 0-3 with 1 RBI
Jack: 1-3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored

Way to hit the ball DAWGS!!!!!!!!

Great pitching, Coach Dave!!!!

Coach Dave entertaining himself during warm ups!

Coach Dave helping out the Bulls pitcher with his shoe.

Great game RIVERDOGS! Practice on Tuesday and another game on Thursday!