ERSpN Sports Beat

Well, we had some technical difficulties after the games Monday night. We had the broadcast all cut and ready to run, but something happened during the production process and all was lost.

We pick up the season tonight, however, as we follow the Edmond Rangers along their fateful journey through the Edmond All Sports fall league ranks. It has been a long hard fought season to this point and these fine young men keep playing their hearts out.

As the game started tonight it looked as if this might be their night. Their first chance to jump on the opponent and run relentlessly leaving the mighty OK Thunder in their dusty trail. At first glance, I thought Coach Fowler and Coach Adkins had put Whitey Ford, Orel Hershiser, or Andy Pettite (you choose depending on your generation) out there on the mound. However, on closer inspection, it was Cady #10 single handedly keeping the Rangers within striking distance. He struck out 4 -- yes that is right 4 -- all in the first inning as 2 reached on dropped third strikes. The team fought hard, but had trouble putting plays together in the top of the first. Cady finally retired the side after allowing 5 runs on 2 strikeouts and a comebacker to the pitcher.

The second inning would be equally as eventful for the young Cady as the first pitch of the inning was a single to center field. After a steal to second base, Cady caught the Thunder in a hit and run. A line drive right back up the middle. It would have been a great call had it not been for the quick reflexes of the young pitcher. He snagged the line drive -- mostly out of self defense -- and doubled up the runner at second base. The next batter up also came right back up the middle and was retired 1-4-3 (that is off the pitcher's glove to the second baseman and on to first for the out for those who don't yet understand the position lingo...).

Caldwell and Bogle combined in the third inning for valiant efforts in the third. They did pretty well for their first outings. But, inthe end, it was the bats that let them down tonight. They could only put down one hit (by Cady I might add) and put only one run across (also by Cady) but made some huge strides defensively.

Good job boys. Keep up the hard work. I promise it will pay off in the long run.

Thanks for your support and tune in next week on Oct 2nd for the game of the week when the Edmond Rangers play the Edmond Bulls in a clash of the titans. Don't miss this struggle between two teams trying to claim their own home turf.

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Until next time,
Ta Ta (Josh)

ERSpN Sports Beat

It was a beautiful night for baseball in Edmond, OK. The Pioneers from Stillwater made the haul down I-35 to face the mighty Rangers of Edmond. The game started with a bang as Scott led off with a single. He wasted no time scoring the games first run as the Rangers took the early lead. High, who has struggled of late at the plate, was robbed of a hit. His well struck ball went flaming up the middle only to be stopped by the gut of the pitcher.

Adkins, who started on the mound for the Rangers, penalized the Pioneers for their too careful eye by striking out the side. He would record his fourth strikeout of the game in the second. Cady came in to relieve Adkins in the second inning as Adkins' pitch count grew a little higher than his coaches would like. Cady pitched magnificently for his first outing as he recorded the first strikeout of his young career on his first batter faced.

The bats were relatively quiet for the Rangers until the third inning. They put on a ferocious rally to close the gap to 9-7. The Pioneers just proved to be a little too much for Rangers. A promising step for the Rangers. Their margin of defeat has decreased with each passing game. The Rangers are due to chalk one up in the win column any day now.

Tune in next week when the Rangers face a double header against the Stillwater Eagles at 6:00 and 7:30 right here in beautiful Edmond, OK.

'Til next time...
Ta Ta

Reschedule

Our game from tonight has been rescheduled for 9/25 at 6:00 on field 11.

ERSpN Hot List

9/16 Game 7:30 Field 6
9/16 Starting Pitcher Weber
9/16 Relief pitchers Matlock, Fowler
9/16 Snacks Weber

9/17 Game 7:30 Field 6
9/17 Attempting reschedule -- will keep you posted
9/17 Snacks Caldwell

9/18 Game 7:30 Field 6
9/18 Starting pitcher Adkins
9/18 Relief pitchers Scott, Sharp
9/18 Snacks Adkins

ERSpN Sports Beat

Well, sports fans, there was another hotly contested game last night pitting the Edmond Rangers against the Pioneers from Stillwater. A light drizzle threatened to postpone the game but was unsuccessful in dampening the spirits of the athletes on the field. As ponchos and umbrellas deployed, the Rangers took the field led by Scott who got things going in the first. The Rangers played some pretty tough defense allowing only 4 runs in the first. Only 2 were allowed in the second as Cherry struck out the side in relief.

The third inning started with a bang when reliever Sharp fielded a quick comebacker and retired the first batter of the inning on the first pitch. It wasn't meant to be, though as the mighty Pioneers put together a few hits and plated 6 runs in the third. The Rangers pushed one last run across in the bottom of the third to make it a 12-5 loss. The bats just let them down, but they are showing some promise.

The next game for the Rangers is slated for Thursday at 7:30. Weber will take the mound to start. Tune in next time immediately following the game for highlights and analysis.


Notables:

Cherry showed his versatility by taking the mound in the 2nd and getting dirty behind the plate in the 3rd. Nice Job

Scott, Cherry, and Sharp had very nice showings on the mound

Fowler made a nice play on a pop fly for the 2nd week in a row

Sharp, Caldwell, Cady, Adams, High, and Matlock did a great job in the outfield allowing no extra base hits.

Matlock, as always -- good job behind the plate.

ERSpN Hot List

ERSpN (Edmond Rangers Sporting News) Hot List. will just be a topic heading that I will post brief blips of pertinent information or key dates.

9/7 Practice 2:00

9/8 Game 6:00 Field 11
9/8 starting pitcher Scott
9/8 relief pitchers Cherry, Sharp
9/8 Snacks Matlock

9/11 Game 7:30 Field 6
9/11 starting pitcher Weber
9/11 relief pitchers Fowler, Adkins
9/11 Snacks Caldwell

9/13 Possible pitching practice TBA

Practice Sunday

We will have practice on Sunday at 2:00 at the practice field. Come ready to swing a bat over and over again. We have to get some offense going. I know we can hit the ball better than we have been, we just have to tap in to that potential.

Scott, Cherry, and Sharp need to be ready to pitch on Monday

Snack List

Here is the snack list for this season. On 9/22 and 10/13, we have double headers. Please bring only drinks if you are listed for the first game on those dates. Thanks

9/2 Fowler
9/8 Matlock
9/11 Caldwell
9/15 Weber
9/18 Adkins
9/22
9/22 Cherry
10/2 Sharp
10/13 White
10/13 Cady

Fall 2008 Schedule

Tuesday 9/2 6:00 Field 6 Away
Monday 9/8 6:00 Field 11 Home
Thursday 9/11 7:30 Field 6 Home
Monday 9/15 7:30 Field 6 Away
Thursday 9/18 7:30 Field 11 Away
Monday 9/22 6:00 Field 11 Home
Monday 9/22 7:30 Field 11 Away
Thursday 10/2 7:30 Field 6 Away
Monday 10/13 6:00 Field 6 Home
Monday 10/13 7:30 Field 6 Home