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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

End of Season Party for the Spring 2012 Riverdogs

Nana and Papa Dillard (aka Brenda and Wayne) were gracious enough to open up their pool and pool house, so Coach Lance and Mrs. Stephanie could have an end of season party for the Riverdogs! The rain didn't scare the kids from the pool! Thank you!

After some playtime in the pool, the pizza arrived and it was time to eat some pizza, salad and fruit. Delicious! Take a look at our famous dessert!!!!! Made by the Bowdish girls! A delicious cake and cake balls. Thank you so much!!! Our dessert table was topped off with an ice cream sundae bar with every topping you could think of...

Next, we all sat back and enjoyed an amazing keepsake DVD made by Coach Lance's niece, Zoie. What an incredible gift!!!! Thank you for taking the time to put that all together! Thank you to Mrs. Stephanie for capturing the moments of the Dawgs!!!!

Awards were given to each player...

#1 Jack Bowdish...moving up to the next league!

#3 John Penry...moving up to the next league!

#4 Ian Turner...moving up to the next league!

#6 Lance Phillips...back with us in the fall!

#7 Lawson Wheeler...moving up to the next league!

#8 Griffin Dittner...back with us in the fall!

#11 Jack Snipes...back with us in the fall!

#16 Gavin Turner...back with us in the fall!

#24 Josh Bussey...moving up to the next league!

#26 Alex St. John...moving up to the next league!

#27 Ben Stahlman...back with us in the fall!

#44 Luke Hayes...moving up to the next league!

Each player received a personalized wooden bat with his name, # and what it says above. 

Each family received a memorable DVD slideshow of the season!

I can't say enough good things about our coaching staff! Each went above and beyond! We will always have Ephesus Baptist Church in our hearts and we are so thankful to have such caring individuals teaching our kids! Thank you!

Good luck to Coach Lance and Coach Dave as they move on up with their sons, Luke and Lawson. I'm sure we'll see Coach Cailean and Coach Paul with the DAWGS in the fall! :-)

Thanks for a wonderful season!!!! See you all at the ballpark in the fall!