Game #2: RIVERDOGS 9 Bats 10

It was a close game! The Bats played great defense as we had a few hits right to them, but it was also great that we had some nice defensive plays and every player hit the ball and got on base! That's a big improvement from our first game over the weekend!

Here's how we looked DEFENSIVELY...

1st inning:
Hayden caught a foul fly ball between the visitor dugout and third base for out #1
Gavin (pitcher) to Lance (first) for the last out

2nd inning:
Hayden (third) to Lance (first) for an out

3rd inning:
Lance had an unassisted play at first for out #1
Hayden (third) to Lance (first) for out #2
Griffin D (pitcher) to Lance (first) for the last out

4th inning:
Griffin D (pitcher) to Lance (first) for outs 1 and 2

5th inning:
Griffin D (second) to Lance (first) for the first out
Gavin (pitcher) to Lance (first) for the second out
Ben caught a fly ball at shortstop to end the inning

6th inning:
Hayden (third) to Lance (first) for out #1
Gavin (pitcher) to Lance (first) for an out

Excellent job behind the plate Nathaniel, Bailey, Brayden and Griffin W!

Great work in the outfield and throwing the ball quickly into the infield Nathaniel, Brayden, Bailey, Griffin W and Will!

Now OFFENSIVELY...

Ben: 3-4 with a triple, 2 doubles, 1 RBI and 3 runs scored
Gavin: 3-4 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Hayden: 3-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored
Lance: 2-4 with 1 RBI
Griffin D: 2-4 with his first ever in-the-park homerun to rightfield corner, 3 RBI and 1 run scored!!!!!
Nathaniel: 2-3
Brayden: 2-3
Bailey: 1-3
Griffin W: 2-3
Will: 1-3

Wednesday's line score	1	2	3	4	5	6	R	H
Bats	1	0	2	0	2	5	10	17
RIVERDOGS	2	0	2	2	0	3	9	21

Next up for the DAWGS...practice Thursday night 7-8:30pm at West Raleigh and then a game at 4pm on Saturday against the Bulls!!!!

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Game #1: RIVERDOGS 5 Scrappers 10

Eight Riverdogs experienced their first ever West Raleigh Minor League game today! The Riverdogs had quite the cheering section scattered all over Nowell field with friends and family. We played hard against the Scrappers in the heat! Here's how we looked DEFENSIVELY...

1st inning:
Gavin (pitcher) to Hayden (third) at third for out #1
Double play by Ben...caught a line drive, then tagged second base because the runner didn't tag up. Great job #27!

2nd inning:
Hayden caught a fly ball at third for out #1
Gavin (pitcher) to Hayden (third) for an out

3rd inning:
Lance had an unassisted play at first for out #1
Ben (shortstop) to Gavin (second) at second for out #2
Lance caught a fly ball at first for the last out

4th inning:
Gavin had an unassisted play at second for an out

5th inning:
Ben leaped towards third and left centerfield and caught the fly ball for the first out
Hayden (third) to Ben (shortstop) at third for out #2
Gavin (pitcher) to Lance (first) for out #3

Great job outfielders...Griffin D, Alex, Nathaniel, Brock, Brayden, Bailey, Griffin W and Will!
Awesome job behind the plate Brock, Bailey, Brayden, Nathaniel and Griffin W!

OFFENSIVELY...

Ben: 3-3 with 2 runs scored
Hayden: 3-3 with a double and 2 runs scored
Gavin: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Lance: 2-3 with 2 RBI and 1 run scored
Griffin D: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Alex: 2-3 with 1 RBI
Nathaniel: 1-2
Brock: 0-2 will get get 'em next time!
Brayden: 0-2 will get get 'em next time!
Bailey: 0-2 will get get 'em next time!
Griffin W: 0-2 will get get 'em next time!
Will: 0-2 will get get 'em next time!

A HUGE Thank you to Rich Venditti...former Bats Assistant Coach...for helping out the Riverdogs and taking on the pitching for our team!

Also, THANK YOU to Coach Dave for leading the team today and to Dan Stahlman, Randy Liggins and Rob Stout for helping out with the coaching!

Next up for the DAWGS...practice at West Raleigh on Sunday at 3-5pm!

'Twas the Night Before the Dawgs' First Game...

The time is here...the time that everyone has been waiting for...the Riverdogs kick off the Fall season with a 1:15pm game against the Scrappers! But first...

We need to take part in the Opening Ceremonies...another tradition at WR. It is a time when ALL teams from ALL age groups are on one field...a few introductions...a huge thanks to our sponsors...a relay race...

The Riverdogs should be in full uniform by 10:45am...find Coach Dave there and the DAWGS!

Immediately following the ceremony, the Riverdogs will head to Nowell Field to go through their bp and pre-game drills. We are the visiting team.

Here we go...

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

Practice Change

We will be practicing Tuesday night this week and NOT on Wednesday night. I sent an email out about this change. Don't forget to turn in your raffle tickets at practice on Tuesday night to Coach Cailean.

Big Week...OPENING CEREMONIES THIS SATURDAY AND THEN OUR FIRST GAME!!!

First Scrimmage of the Season...

The Dawgs faced the Scrappers Saturday afternoon for their first scrimmage! All 12 were present for the big event and Coach Paul was able to let them play a few positions to try things out. This gave the newcomers an opportunity to be part of a West Raleigh game situation and it was so exciting to watch!

The coaches know what they need to focus on at the next couple practices and I'm sure the players are eagerly awaiting their first game of the season...against the Scrappers on Saturday, September 8th at 1:15pm! That's also Opening Ceremonies!

Next up for the Riverdogs...practice 6-8pm at Nowell Field on Monday, August 27th!

GO DAWGS!!!!

The Dawgs just finished and had 2 special guests as base runners...a former Riverdog #4 Ian and a former Scrapper #3 Luke...thanks for helping out!

The Riverdogs were hot and tired after a full two hour practice. They were waiting for Coach Paul to say a few words before leaving West Raleigh. The team will be back in action on Monday at 6pm on Nowell Field! 

GO DAWGS!!!!!!!

Today is the day...

Coach Paul, Coach Cailean and Coach Dave are excited to kick off the Fall 2012 season tonight (6:00PM) at the teams' first practice on Nowell Field at West Raleigh! We're looking forward to meeting the new members of the Riverdog Family and seeing the returners!

There will be a parents meeting at 5:45pm tonight at West Raleigh. We'll need to complete the uniform order tonight!

Looking forward to the start of a new season!

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