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!