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The St. Croix River Bandits (1-8, 2-13) could not overcome a 5 run deficit Friday night versus the Menomonie Eagles (6-4). On a night that was promising rain earlier in the day, it turned out to be a gorgeous evening in Menomonie under the lights. Trevor Todd started on the mound on for the Bandits making his 3rd start this season. Todd was coming off of 2 straight wins over Siren and River Falls last week, and looking for a similar result against Menomonie.
Todd and Eagle's pitcher Rob Heller went toe to toe for the first 3 innings, with each pitcher only giving up a single hit. In the 4th inning the Eagles took the lead. Two hits by 3B Brandon O'Connell and RF Andy Lorenzen and a CF Tanner Vavra walk loaded the bases with one out. While Todd was pitching to 1B Mickey Boyle, Todd fumbled the ball while in the stretch on the rubber. Todd was able to regain the ball but the home plate umpire called a balk allowing all runners to advance a base. Lorenzen would later score on a past ball, giving the Eagles a 2-0 lead after 4.
The Eagles tacked on 3 more runs in the 6 inning with 3 hits, a hit batsmen, and an error all contributing to the big inning.
Todd was able to refocus and finished the game allowing only two more batters to reach base.
The Bandits had a threat in the 7th inning with runners on the corners with 1 out. Eagles pitcher Rob Heller was able to safely get out of the inning, getting Jeff Johnson and Curtis Roebuck to groundout and fly out respectively.
The Bandits were finally able to score in the 8th inning. Left Fielder Tim Wampfler reached base with a one out bunt single. Scott Lindholm ripped a double to the fence, scoring Wampfler from 1st base. Lindholm was not able to advance further than 2nd though, as Heller - once again - minimized the damage and retired the next two Bandit batters.
The Bandits tried to rally again in the top of the ninth inning. Catcher Steve Siqueiros hit the Bandits second double of the game to lead off the inning, taking over the Bandits career leader position in doubles. 1B Michael Chelberg followed with a tapper back to the mound and was thrown out at first base. 3B Jeff Johnson singled, advancing Siqueiros to third base. 2B Curtis Roebuck hit an RBI single to score Siqueiros. The Bandits had runners on first and second with only 1 out, bringing the tying run to the plate. However, the Bandits could not muster another hit, ending the game 5-2.
The Bandits and SP Trevor Todd put up a great effort, but could not string together hits until the final innings of the game. The Bandits are now 0-3 lifetime versus the Menomonie Eagles, but have only allowed a total of 10 runs in those 3 games. "We have really struggled swinging the bats against Menomonie for some reason, well besides good pitching obviously that is. But, honestly, we have scored 3 runs in 3 games versus that team. We get them again later this season at home, I hope we can put something together," said Bench Coach Jim Rochford.
*NOTES*
Game Balls
1) Scott Lindholm - 2/3, 2B, RBI, BB
2) Trevor Todd - 8IP, CG, 8Hits allowed, 5runs, 7K
3) Steve Siqueiros - 1/4, R, 2B, RBI - took over career doubles leader in Bandits history
Unheralded Hero of the Day: The boots at a certain Menomonie establishment
WOW Play of the Day: A certain Bandit may have broken a BRAND NEW bat on the GROUND!!! AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!
Players Missing in Action: - the all nerd edition
Adam Lewis - at a Trekkie convention
Jim Rochford - playing Pokemon with his son
John Peterson - wrestling a wookie
Matt Vold - looking for parts for his lightsaber
Gus Koecher -building a farm robot
Michael VanderPlas - dressing up like Frodo Baggins
Jay Gagner -practicing his wolverine moves
Will Ball - anime marathon
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Game Recap - Bandits take early 3-0 lead, lose 5-4 to Millers
The St. Croix River Bandits (0-4, 0-9) lost again on Sunday to the New Richmond Millers. The Millers, who are now 3-1 in conference and 6-1 overall, gave up three early runs to the Bandits in the first inning. CF Scott Lindholm started the inning by drawing a walk with the count full. After a SS Matt Vold strikeout, 1B Trevor Todd slapped a single to the outfield. 3B Kyle Kahl was hit by a 3-2 pitch, loading the bases. C Steve Siqueiros then drove a first pitch fastball to the right center field fence, clearing the bases with a double. (On a sidenote, as DH Michael Chelberg commited the last out of inning by popping up to the New Richmond catcher Matt Peterson, Siqueiros railroaded Peterson, causing Peterson to riccochet off of Siqueiros as he was completely blind-sided. Peterson would get his retribution later in the game.)
Starting pitcher Jim Rochford (0-2) had an up and down game. Rochford breezed through the first inning, got out of a jam in the 2nd thanks to a ground ball doubleplay, and finally allowed the Millers to score in the top of the third. Matt Peterson got on with a single and stole second base. CF Mike Perillo singled to center, but Peterson was only able to make it to third. The next batter, 3B Scott Emerson grounded to first base and Trevor Todd immediately threw home to catch the charging Peterson. There was a brutal collision at the plate, but catcher Siqueiros did not have enough time to apply the tag, Peterson was ruled safe.
The Millers tied the game in the 5th inning when Matt Peterson reached on an error and then Rochford walked the next two batters on 9 pitches to load the bases. 3B Scott Emerson hit a 2-2 fastball sharply to left field, scoring Peterson from third. RF Curt Kleinschmidt hit a sacrifice fly to CF Scott Lindholm, tying the game as New Richmond 2B Hayden Zimmerman crossed the plate.
The Bandits had only 1 hit between the 2nd and 4th inning, but was able to string a couple of hits together in the 5th, after the Millers had tied the game. SS Matt Vold (after being specifically instructed to hit the ball to the right field gap) hit the ball to the right field gap, Kleinschmidt attempted to cut off the ball, but it skipped past him, allowing Vold to reach third base with only 1 out. The Millers brought the infield in the keep Vold at third on a ground ball and the strategy paid off as Trevor Todd grounded the ball sharply to 2B Zimmerman, keeping Vold from scoring. Bandits clean-up hitter (which is the "musical chair" spot of the line-up) Kyle Kahl was able to take a 2-1 pitch and hit it right up the middle of the field for an RBI single, giving the Bandits a 4-3 lead.
Rochford sped through the 6th inning without any trouble, but hit a speed bump in the 7th. Closing in on 100 pitches, Rochford allowed 3 straight singles, but was able to get an out after Scott Emerson tried to strech a single to a double. Bandits CF Scott Lindholm gunned the ball to home plate trying to get Zimmerman scoring from 2nd, catcher Siqueiros saw Emerson dashing to second base and instantly threw down to second after catching the ball. Emerson was not ruled out at first (even though he was tagged), but started retreating back to the dugout (probably because he was OUT.) and then SS Matt Vold tagged him out again, getting the first out of the inning. However, Zimmerman did score, tying the game at 4 a piece. Lefty Curt Kleinschmidt then smoked a first pitch curveball down the first base line for a double, scoring Mike Perillo, and the Millers took a 5-4 lead. Rochford was able to wiggle out of the inning without any more damage done, and didn't allow any runs in the 8th. Michael Chelberg relieved Rochford in the 9th, and besides a walk, had no trouble with the Millers batters.
The Bandits threatened in the bottom of the 7th inning when Scott Lindholm reached with a 1 out single. Matt Vold then hit a solid line drive that may have been a base hit. However, the Bandits had the hit and run on and Miller's 2B Zimmerman was in the perfect spot to catch the scorched ball and double up Lindholm back at first.
After the first two batters got out for the Bandits in the 8th, Siqueiros was able to draw a walk. Michael VanderPlas was brought in the pinch hit, and smacked the first ball he saw over the third baseman's head for a single. Michael Chelberg came to the plate with two outs and runners on 1st and 2nd. Chelberg was down 0-2 when he hit a foul ball to the third base side of the field. 3B Scott Emerson came out of nowhere, dove and caught the ball, in what was the defensive play of the game. Coach/Pitcher/Whatever Jim Rochford stated, "I knew Michael was not getting on base lately, but I knew we wanted to Michael to pitch the 9th inning instead of myself, what i wasn't sure of was whether Michael could re-enter the game if I pinch hit Larcom for him. Its not like Michael isn't a good hitter, he's just been hitting the ball AT people. I was hoping he was due, but Emerson made a phenomenal play to take any chance away from Michael."
The Bandits went down quietly in the 9th inning, without any reaching base.
Overall the game was well played by both sides. Unfortunately the Bandits were on the losing side of this game, and their 2nd 1 run loss this season. Rochford stated, "We had all the momentum after that first inning, already by the end of the 2nd inning their guys were getting frustrated because they weren't getting on base, but we just let them back into it, me included. Maybe it's because we aren't used to playing with the lead, or whatever, we can't be comfortable with just a three run lead in the first, we have to pile on the runs when we can. We have games next week against Elmwood and River Falls, we should be competitive and hopefully we get a W."
Notes
Game Balls
1. Scott Lindholm - went 2/4 (increasing his batting average to .454 against the Millers) and a walk, and a run. Lindholm also caught 7 flyballs on the day and was a part of a wacky 8-2-6 tagout at 2nd base.
2. Steve Siqueiros - 1/3 with a double and 3RBI, that came in the first inning. Siqueiros also drew a walk.
3. Kyle Kahl - played well in the rotating clean spot the Bandits have had since their inception. went 1/3 with a run scored and an RBI, also was hit by a pitch to reach 1st. Kyle also had two cleanly played grounders at 3B.
Unheralded Hero(es) of the Day:
To both the Bandits and the Millers for playing a fun and competitive game that was back and forth and dramatic. Fans got a good game today.
Good job also to Ben Anderson, our announcer, on a stellar job on the Mike.
WOW Play of the Day (tie):
Steve Siqueiros's bases clearing double as the Bandits took their (sigh) biggest lead of the season at 3-0.
Miller Scotty Emerson's leaping, diving, over-around the shoulder foul ball catch/grab/snag with the Bandits threatening in the eighth with batters on 1st and 2nd and 2 outs.
Bandits Missing in Action:
Adam Lewis: Delivering a child from the first man in Minnesota to give birth
Jay Gagner: Colonoscopy
Gus Koecher: Hunting.....people
Joe Holman: Acne removal surgery
Estimated Attendance: 40-60
Starting pitcher Jim Rochford (0-2) had an up and down game. Rochford breezed through the first inning, got out of a jam in the 2nd thanks to a ground ball doubleplay, and finally allowed the Millers to score in the top of the third. Matt Peterson got on with a single and stole second base. CF Mike Perillo singled to center, but Peterson was only able to make it to third. The next batter, 3B Scott Emerson grounded to first base and Trevor Todd immediately threw home to catch the charging Peterson. There was a brutal collision at the plate, but catcher Siqueiros did not have enough time to apply the tag, Peterson was ruled safe.
The Millers tied the game in the 5th inning when Matt Peterson reached on an error and then Rochford walked the next two batters on 9 pitches to load the bases. 3B Scott Emerson hit a 2-2 fastball sharply to left field, scoring Peterson from third. RF Curt Kleinschmidt hit a sacrifice fly to CF Scott Lindholm, tying the game as New Richmond 2B Hayden Zimmerman crossed the plate.
The Bandits had only 1 hit between the 2nd and 4th inning, but was able to string a couple of hits together in the 5th, after the Millers had tied the game. SS Matt Vold (after being specifically instructed to hit the ball to the right field gap) hit the ball to the right field gap, Kleinschmidt attempted to cut off the ball, but it skipped past him, allowing Vold to reach third base with only 1 out. The Millers brought the infield in the keep Vold at third on a ground ball and the strategy paid off as Trevor Todd grounded the ball sharply to 2B Zimmerman, keeping Vold from scoring. Bandits clean-up hitter (which is the "musical chair" spot of the line-up) Kyle Kahl was able to take a 2-1 pitch and hit it right up the middle of the field for an RBI single, giving the Bandits a 4-3 lead.
Rochford sped through the 6th inning without any trouble, but hit a speed bump in the 7th. Closing in on 100 pitches, Rochford allowed 3 straight singles, but was able to get an out after Scott Emerson tried to strech a single to a double. Bandits CF Scott Lindholm gunned the ball to home plate trying to get Zimmerman scoring from 2nd, catcher Siqueiros saw Emerson dashing to second base and instantly threw down to second after catching the ball. Emerson was not ruled out at first (even though he was tagged), but started retreating back to the dugout (probably because he was OUT.) and then SS Matt Vold tagged him out again, getting the first out of the inning. However, Zimmerman did score, tying the game at 4 a piece. Lefty Curt Kleinschmidt then smoked a first pitch curveball down the first base line for a double, scoring Mike Perillo, and the Millers took a 5-4 lead. Rochford was able to wiggle out of the inning without any more damage done, and didn't allow any runs in the 8th. Michael Chelberg relieved Rochford in the 9th, and besides a walk, had no trouble with the Millers batters.
The Bandits threatened in the bottom of the 7th inning when Scott Lindholm reached with a 1 out single. Matt Vold then hit a solid line drive that may have been a base hit. However, the Bandits had the hit and run on and Miller's 2B Zimmerman was in the perfect spot to catch the scorched ball and double up Lindholm back at first.
After the first two batters got out for the Bandits in the 8th, Siqueiros was able to draw a walk. Michael VanderPlas was brought in the pinch hit, and smacked the first ball he saw over the third baseman's head for a single. Michael Chelberg came to the plate with two outs and runners on 1st and 2nd. Chelberg was down 0-2 when he hit a foul ball to the third base side of the field. 3B Scott Emerson came out of nowhere, dove and caught the ball, in what was the defensive play of the game. Coach/Pitcher/Whatever Jim Rochford stated, "I knew Michael was not getting on base lately, but I knew we wanted to Michael to pitch the 9th inning instead of myself, what i wasn't sure of was whether Michael could re-enter the game if I pinch hit Larcom for him. Its not like Michael isn't a good hitter, he's just been hitting the ball AT people. I was hoping he was due, but Emerson made a phenomenal play to take any chance away from Michael."
The Bandits went down quietly in the 9th inning, without any reaching base.
Overall the game was well played by both sides. Unfortunately the Bandits were on the losing side of this game, and their 2nd 1 run loss this season. Rochford stated, "We had all the momentum after that first inning, already by the end of the 2nd inning their guys were getting frustrated because they weren't getting on base, but we just let them back into it, me included. Maybe it's because we aren't used to playing with the lead, or whatever, we can't be comfortable with just a three run lead in the first, we have to pile on the runs when we can. We have games next week against Elmwood and River Falls, we should be competitive and hopefully we get a W."
Notes
Game Balls
1. Scott Lindholm - went 2/4 (increasing his batting average to .454 against the Millers) and a walk, and a run. Lindholm also caught 7 flyballs on the day and was a part of a wacky 8-2-6 tagout at 2nd base.
2. Steve Siqueiros - 1/3 with a double and 3RBI, that came in the first inning. Siqueiros also drew a walk.
3. Kyle Kahl - played well in the rotating clean spot the Bandits have had since their inception. went 1/3 with a run scored and an RBI, also was hit by a pitch to reach 1st. Kyle also had two cleanly played grounders at 3B.
Unheralded Hero(es) of the Day:
To both the Bandits and the Millers for playing a fun and competitive game that was back and forth and dramatic. Fans got a good game today.
Good job also to Ben Anderson, our announcer, on a stellar job on the Mike.
WOW Play of the Day (tie):
Steve Siqueiros's bases clearing double as the Bandits took their (sigh) biggest lead of the season at 3-0.
Miller Scotty Emerson's leaping, diving, over-around the shoulder foul ball catch/grab/snag with the Bandits threatening in the eighth with batters on 1st and 2nd and 2 outs.
Bandits Missing in Action:
Adam Lewis: Delivering a child from the first man in Minnesota to give birth
Jay Gagner: Colonoscopy
Gus Koecher: Hunting.....people
Joe Holman: Acne removal surgery
Estimated Attendance: 40-60
Monday, May 18, 2009
Game Recap - Bandits tumble versus Prescott, lose 12-2.
The St. Croix River Bandits (0-2, 0-5) have yet to find their footing this season, experiencing erratic play from every aspect of the game. The game against Southern Division powerhouse Prescott was supposed to be the start of the conference season for pitcher Jay Gagner. However, Gagner was sidelined with nagging arm injuries that has plagued him since his start versus Blaine. The Bandits started OF Trevor Todd on the mound, making his 2nd appearance of the season. Trevor pitched admirably, but just could not keep the Pirates off the bases, allowing 19 men to reach base in 5 innings. The Bandits kept the game close, 5-2, until the bottom of the 5th inning where the Pirates poured on another 7 runs, most unearned, in route to a 10 mercy-rule victory in the 7th.
The Bandits did take the lead early in the game. In the 1st inning CF Scott Lindholm and 2B John Peterson led off with singles. P Trevor Todd reached base on a error, and the Bandits had the bases loaded with no outs. Unforunately, the Bandits would only get in 1 run off of a Michael Chelberg fielder's choice, leaving 2 runners stranded. The Bandits would once again have the bases loaded in the 3rd inning with 1 out, but once again could only score 1 run, again courtesy of Michael Chelberg with an RBI single.
After the smoke cleared, Prescott had scored 12 runs, only 6 earned in what CF Scott Lindholm called, "One of the worst fielding performances he had witnessed from the Bandits, even though we are done in the scorebooks for 3 errors, it seems like we made 9 errors or miscues." The Bandits will try to right the ship with a pair of non-conference games Saturday versus another stuggling Bandits team, the East Bethel Bandits, who are currently 1-4. "Make no mistake, we are playing these next two games to win, I'm not going out there if we are just going to half-#@! it.," says P/general manager Jim Rochford.
**Notes**
Bandits Bash at Boulevard Bar and Grill in Dresser - Sat May 23rd - whoever reads this - your attendance is mandatory - $10 at the door for unlimited tap beer from 8pm to 12am.
Game Balls:
1. Scott Lindholm: 3-4 2runs scored - cant ask for a better individual effort from the lead off, I asked him before the game if he could try to hit above the team's batting average (he was .10 under) and now 115 points ahead.
2. Michael Chelberg: 1-2 2RBI and a walk - raised his batter average 62 points with 1 hit.
3. Preston Langer: at 3rd base he had 5 assists and a putout with no errors, in what Lindholm said, was the only Bandits who didn't have a defensive lapse.
Unheralded Hero of the Day: Trevor Todd, who despite stopping at a gas station in the cities, still ran out of gas on the way to Prescott, about 7 miles away from the town. Congrats Trev.
The Bandits have 8 guy what are 25-89 combined so far this season. .281 BA
The Bandits have 8 guys that are 2-62 combined so far this season...ouch
Unavailable for the game (a long list today):
Adam Lewis - in jail/reasons unknown
Jay Gagner - minor tommy john surgery
Jim Rochford - pregnant
Curtis Roebuck - competitve cow herding debut
Jake Larcom - still running
Joe Holman - presumed dead
Jeff Johnson - appendectomy
Jesse Hartel - run-in with the Columbian Cartel
Gus and Matt - still in the minors (and will probably have a good run in the playoffs)
The Bandits did take the lead early in the game. In the 1st inning CF Scott Lindholm and 2B John Peterson led off with singles. P Trevor Todd reached base on a error, and the Bandits had the bases loaded with no outs. Unforunately, the Bandits would only get in 1 run off of a Michael Chelberg fielder's choice, leaving 2 runners stranded. The Bandits would once again have the bases loaded in the 3rd inning with 1 out, but once again could only score 1 run, again courtesy of Michael Chelberg with an RBI single.
After the smoke cleared, Prescott had scored 12 runs, only 6 earned in what CF Scott Lindholm called, "One of the worst fielding performances he had witnessed from the Bandits, even though we are done in the scorebooks for 3 errors, it seems like we made 9 errors or miscues." The Bandits will try to right the ship with a pair of non-conference games Saturday versus another stuggling Bandits team, the East Bethel Bandits, who are currently 1-4. "Make no mistake, we are playing these next two games to win, I'm not going out there if we are just going to half-#@! it.," says P/general manager Jim Rochford.
**Notes**
Bandits Bash at Boulevard Bar and Grill in Dresser - Sat May 23rd - whoever reads this - your attendance is mandatory - $10 at the door for unlimited tap beer from 8pm to 12am.
Game Balls:
1. Scott Lindholm: 3-4 2runs scored - cant ask for a better individual effort from the lead off, I asked him before the game if he could try to hit above the team's batting average (he was .10 under) and now 115 points ahead.
2. Michael Chelberg: 1-2 2RBI and a walk - raised his batter average 62 points with 1 hit.
3. Preston Langer: at 3rd base he had 5 assists and a putout with no errors, in what Lindholm said, was the only Bandits who didn't have a defensive lapse.
Unheralded Hero of the Day: Trevor Todd, who despite stopping at a gas station in the cities, still ran out of gas on the way to Prescott, about 7 miles away from the town. Congrats Trev.
The Bandits have 8 guy what are 25-89 combined so far this season. .281 BA
The Bandits have 8 guys that are 2-62 combined so far this season...ouch
Unavailable for the game (a long list today):
Adam Lewis - in jail/reasons unknown
Jay Gagner - minor tommy john surgery
Jim Rochford - pregnant
Curtis Roebuck - competitve cow herding debut
Jake Larcom - still running
Joe Holman - presumed dead
Jeff Johnson - appendectomy
Jesse Hartel - run-in with the Columbian Cartel
Gus and Matt - still in the minors (and will probably have a good run in the playoffs)
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