Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Game Preview - Bandits start Non-Conference Road Trip 5/18-5/31

The Bandits (1-1 conf, 2-1 overall) look to get back on the winning track as they go on a 3 game non-conference road trip over the next 10 days. First on the chopping block is the Siren Steelers, Thursday May 18th at 7:30pm up in Siren. The Bandits plan on working in a bunch of pitchers like in the previous non-conference game versus Quamba. The Steelers struggled last year going 0-12 in the Independent League, and also a 8-5 loss to the Bandits. Expected pitchers are Jim Rochford, Brandon Pederson, and Trevor Todd.

The Bandits will travel to Isanti on Saturday to face the Redbirds. The Redbirds play in the Eastern Minny League, where the Bandits played last season. The Birds and the Bandits split 2 close games, each winning at home. Unfortunately starters Scott Lindholm and Trevor Todd will not be able to make the game in Isanti. Expected pitchers are Adam Lewis, Michael Chelberg, Kyle Kahl, and Curtis Roebuck. Isanti is 2-2 in non conference play this season, wins versus East Bethel and Albertville and losses to Weber Rocks and Sauk Rapids.

The Bandits game versus Hager City on May 31st will be previewed next week.

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