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Friday, April 4, 2008
Siqueiros Signs with Bandits
Former Osceola Braves catcher Steve Siqueiros is headed North towards Bandits camp this spring in a move that will surely have the baseball minds talking. Siqueiros had been with the Braves for countless years platooning at the catcher's position. Siqueiros will be slotted as the starting catcher for the Bandits and will assume DH duties on days when not behind the plate. He came to a decision yesterday, Thursday, April 3rd. Bandits center fielder Scott Lindholm says "(Siqueiros) brings stability to the catching position that we lacked last year, and also a raw intensity that sometimes lack." Welcome to the Bandits Steve.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Game Preview - Pine City Pirates @ Oakey Park in Osceola, Sunday 6/24 2pm (2 games)
The St. Croix River Bandits (1-8 conf., 2-12 overall) are coming of a weekend where they showed they can play with the better teams in the league and capped it off with a win versus the Quamba Cubs, 8-5, on Sunday. In that game the Bandits belted out ten hits by seven different players, scored eight runs by six different players, and thieved four bases.
The Bandits only play two games this week and they are both against the Pine City Pirates (2-6, 2-6) in Oakey Park in Osceola. The Bandits plan on throwing Jim Rochford in game one of the doubleheader, and Trevor Todd for game two. The Pirates have lost four straight and their fielding has been an issue with 15 errors in those four games. The Pirates, as a team, are only hitting .181 on the season, however they already have five home runs in seven games. Where the Pirates shine is in their pitching. Led by pitchers Ted Hasz and Tim Bowland who each have an ERA under 2.00, the pitching staff has only given up 2.68 earned runs per nine innings. The Bandits better be ready to swing the bats if they want to take two from Pine City!
The Bandits only play two games this week and they are both against the Pine City Pirates (2-6, 2-6) in Oakey Park in Osceola. The Bandits plan on throwing Jim Rochford in game one of the doubleheader, and Trevor Todd for game two. The Pirates have lost four straight and their fielding has been an issue with 15 errors in those four games. The Pirates, as a team, are only hitting .181 on the season, however they already have five home runs in seven games. Where the Pirates shine is in their pitching. Led by pitchers Ted Hasz and Tim Bowland who each have an ERA under 2.00, the pitching staff has only given up 2.68 earned runs per nine innings. The Bandits better be ready to swing the bats if they want to take two from Pine City!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Volunteers Needed for Concessions
If you are bored and want to do something for a good cause; volunteer your a little of your time to the St. Croix River Bandits.
We need concessioneers for our remaining home games, and anyone who would like to sing the national anthem during home games as well.
If you are interested please contact Jim Rochford and he'll get you situated. Thanks!
We need concessioneers for our remaining home games, and anyone who would like to sing the national anthem during home games as well.
If you are interested please contact Jim Rochford and he'll get you situated. Thanks!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Game Recap - Bandits Get First Conference Win, 8-5 over Quamba.
The St. Croix River Bandits (1-8, 2-12 overall) beat the Quamba Cubs on a windy Sunday afternoon. Mike Leahy made his first start of the season, mostly working in relief appearances prior to this start, and pitched 7 1/3 strong innings for the Bandits. Leahy (1-1) had trouble with control in the first inning, walking two batters who ended up scoring, but settled down nicely allowing only 3 more runs during the rest of his outing. Leahy finished with three strikeouts, only those two walks, and three earned runs.
The Bandits had a good day with the bats, even though it took them a few innings to finally get going against Cubs pitcher Corey Stewart. The Bandits scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th and 6th, and had a chance to break the game open when Brian Jacobson hit a line drive screamer above the third baseman's head, with the bases juiced and with 2 outs. But the Cub's corner fielder made a quick reaction and leaped as tall as he could to snag the sure double out of the air.
The Bandits struck again in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring three runs and getting on top for the first time in the game 7-4. The Bandits gave one back in the top of the eighth inning, but Curtis Roebuck came on in relief for Leahy and had a great rest of the eighth and ninth for a save in his pitching outing this season, and first save in Bandits history. The Bandits tacked on one more in the eighth for the 8-5 victory.
*Other Notes
*Full Boxscore Click Here
*Bandits had a pretty full dugout on Sunday, with much of their roster in attendance minus starting corner IF Kyle Kahl, and spot IF Chad Allram.
*Great defensive plays all around the field today
The Bandits had a good day with the bats, even though it took them a few innings to finally get going against Cubs pitcher Corey Stewart. The Bandits scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th and 6th, and had a chance to break the game open when Brian Jacobson hit a line drive screamer above the third baseman's head, with the bases juiced and with 2 outs. But the Cub's corner fielder made a quick reaction and leaped as tall as he could to snag the sure double out of the air.
The Bandits struck again in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring three runs and getting on top for the first time in the game 7-4. The Bandits gave one back in the top of the eighth inning, but Curtis Roebuck came on in relief for Leahy and had a great rest of the eighth and ninth for a save in his pitching outing this season, and first save in Bandits history. The Bandits tacked on one more in the eighth for the 8-5 victory.
*Other Notes
*Full Boxscore Click Here
*Bandits had a pretty full dugout on Sunday, with much of their roster in attendance minus starting corner IF Kyle Kahl, and spot IF Chad Allram.
*Great defensive plays all around the field today
Game Recap - Bandits Drop Heartbreaker in Mora
The St. Croix River Bandits (0-8 conf, 1-12) struggles continued in Mora verus the Blue Devils. The Bandits dropped the first game 7-0 with Adam Lewis throwing a fair game for the Bandits, six innings with four earned runs. However, every run scored by the Blue Devils could be attributed to walks, errors, or hit batsmen. This, compounded with the Bandits hitting woes against Jeff Oslin, who allowed only four hits, led for a quick game.
The next game however was a wild one. The Blue Devils scored four runs in the first inning off three hit batsmen, and in what appeared as a shrinking strike zone. However, it seemed every inning as if the Bandits were able to score a run or two versus starting pitcher Mike Moravec, getting five runs of him in three innings. With the score tied 5-5 the Bandits scored another run in the fifth inning off of hard-tossing Justin Krie to take the lead 6-5. Scott Lindholm also missed a homerun by about five feet foul, (second time in 2 days) which would have given the Bandits a little more comfort room, and ultimately may have won them the game.
In the sixth inning Trevor Todd was relieved for Amery newcomer Brandon Pederson who was filling in at SS for the doubleheader. The Bandits, not knowing what to expect, were awed by his performance. After letting up a run in the sixth inning, Pederson pitched 6 shutout-shutdown innings, not allowing anyone past 2nd base. Pederson quick delivery was matched by his velocity to the plate, and his deuce was crippling-starting off the edge of the plate and dropping in for strikes.
At the same time, Justin Krie was also getting into a groove for the Blue Devils, after struggling to locate pitches in his first few innings. Krie was lifted in the 10th for Asa Patterson who was lights-out versus the Bandits. Patterson pitched four innings giving up one hit, a Trevor Todd double, and striking out nine. The side-armer baffled the Bandits hitting staff that had belted out eleven hits, with his giant slurve, and well located fastball.
In the top of the 13th inning the Blue Devils were able to score run which deflated the Bandits defense, which had been playing solidly. The Blue Devils went on to score three more times that inning, and Patterson shut down the Bandits in the bottom of the 13th for a 10-6 Bandits loss.
It was a tough day for both teams enduring 20 innings of baseball in hot, dry weather. The River Bandits had many chances to capitalize in the 2nd game but couldn't find a way. But after showing they can competitively play against one of the best teams in the conference for the 2nd day in a row, the Bandits shouldn't get too down on themselves.
Offensively the Bandits were led by Brian Jacobson who had two hits in four at bats, scoring two runs, and getting an RBI; Trevor Todd and Nick Hartman both went 3-5 in the second game. Alex Sullivan stole two more bases, putting him tied for fourth in the Eastern Minny League in steals.
Next Game is Sunday 6/17 HOME vs. the Quamba Cubs where the Bandits seek revenge on the team that gave them their first loss of the season.
*Other Notes
*Full Boxscore Game One
*Full Boxscore Game Two
*Starting SS Jordan Martell, 3B Troy DeSmet were missing in action.
*Outfielders had trouble seeing the ball of the bat in Mora, which led to come costly hits for the Blue Devils.
The next game however was a wild one. The Blue Devils scored four runs in the first inning off three hit batsmen, and in what appeared as a shrinking strike zone. However, it seemed every inning as if the Bandits were able to score a run or two versus starting pitcher Mike Moravec, getting five runs of him in three innings. With the score tied 5-5 the Bandits scored another run in the fifth inning off of hard-tossing Justin Krie to take the lead 6-5. Scott Lindholm also missed a homerun by about five feet foul, (second time in 2 days) which would have given the Bandits a little more comfort room, and ultimately may have won them the game.
In the sixth inning Trevor Todd was relieved for Amery newcomer Brandon Pederson who was filling in at SS for the doubleheader. The Bandits, not knowing what to expect, were awed by his performance. After letting up a run in the sixth inning, Pederson pitched 6 shutout-shutdown innings, not allowing anyone past 2nd base. Pederson quick delivery was matched by his velocity to the plate, and his deuce was crippling-starting off the edge of the plate and dropping in for strikes.
At the same time, Justin Krie was also getting into a groove for the Blue Devils, after struggling to locate pitches in his first few innings. Krie was lifted in the 10th for Asa Patterson who was lights-out versus the Bandits. Patterson pitched four innings giving up one hit, a Trevor Todd double, and striking out nine. The side-armer baffled the Bandits hitting staff that had belted out eleven hits, with his giant slurve, and well located fastball.
In the top of the 13th inning the Blue Devils were able to score run which deflated the Bandits defense, which had been playing solidly. The Blue Devils went on to score three more times that inning, and Patterson shut down the Bandits in the bottom of the 13th for a 10-6 Bandits loss.
It was a tough day for both teams enduring 20 innings of baseball in hot, dry weather. The River Bandits had many chances to capitalize in the 2nd game but couldn't find a way. But after showing they can competitively play against one of the best teams in the conference for the 2nd day in a row, the Bandits shouldn't get too down on themselves.
Offensively the Bandits were led by Brian Jacobson who had two hits in four at bats, scoring two runs, and getting an RBI; Trevor Todd and Nick Hartman both went 3-5 in the second game. Alex Sullivan stole two more bases, putting him tied for fourth in the Eastern Minny League in steals.
Next Game is Sunday 6/17 HOME vs. the Quamba Cubs where the Bandits seek revenge on the team that gave them their first loss of the season.
*Other Notes
*Full Boxscore Game One
*Full Boxscore Game Two
*Starting SS Jordan Martell, 3B Troy DeSmet were missing in action.
*Outfielders had trouble seeing the ball of the bat in Mora, which led to come costly hits for the Blue Devils.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Game Recap - Rain Ends Game in 7th vs. Isanti, Bandits Lose 4-0
The St. Croix River Bandits (0-6, 1-11) couldn't get the bats going Friday night in Isanti, in a game that was hampered by and finally cut short due to rain. With the game tied 0-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, the storm came in and lightning cracked nearby. To that point in the game starting pitcher Jim Rochford had only let up two hits, while walking one. The game was delayed for nearly 30 minutes before action resumed and Isanti was able to score a run in the bottom of the fifth, and tack on three more in the bottom of the sixth. Rochford again pitched a solid game, giving up only six hits and walking one, while striking out two and letting in only one earned run in six innings of work.
The Bandits unfortunately could not figure out Redbird pitcher Ben Lind and was not able to record a hit of the starting righty in the six innings they saw him. Alex Sullivan was able to get on via walk and steal two bases.
The Bandits next game is Saturday at Mora for a doubleheader starting at 2pm, and Sunday at home in SCF versus the Quamba Cubs.
*Other Notes
*For Full Boxscore CLICK HERE
*CF Scott Lindholm almost hit the first home run in River Bandits history, but pulled the ball about 5 feet foul of the foul pole.
*While Isanti struggled to hit the ball early, the made up for it on defense, making difficult plays look easy and catching some hard hit balls - the team only has 7 errors on the year thru 13 games.
The Bandits unfortunately could not figure out Redbird pitcher Ben Lind and was not able to record a hit of the starting righty in the six innings they saw him. Alex Sullivan was able to get on via walk and steal two bases.
The Bandits next game is Saturday at Mora for a doubleheader starting at 2pm, and Sunday at home in SCF versus the Quamba Cubs.
*Other Notes
*For Full Boxscore CLICK HERE
*CF Scott Lindholm almost hit the first home run in River Bandits history, but pulled the ball about 5 feet foul of the foul pole.
*While Isanti struggled to hit the ball early, the made up for it on defense, making difficult plays look easy and catching some hard hit balls - the team only has 7 errors on the year thru 13 games.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Game Preview - Weekend Preview 6/15-6/17
The St. Croix River Bandits (0-5 conf 1-10 overall) play 4 games in 3 days this weekend starting Friday night at 7:30pm in Isanti (8-0 conf, 14-1 overall). The Redbirds are agruably the best team in the Eastern Minny League at this point. Isanti went 14-6 this year and have roared out of the gates, dropping only 1 game so far this year coming against Coon Rapids. The Redbirds pitching staff has a 2.51 team ERA while throwing 5 starters so far this season, while their team batting average is .287. The Bandits plan on throwing Jim Rochford (1-2) on the mound. Rochford had a fair outing in his last start versus Hinckley, who managed to put the bat on the ball, but he continued to throw strikes and says he feels better every game.
Another tough team awaits the River Bandits on Saturday as the team travels to Mora to face the Blue Devils (6-3) in a doubleheader starting at 2pm. Mora was the 2005 and 2006 North Division champs of the Eastern Minny league, and have held the lead in the North for most of the season. However, they are coming off of two straight losses (to Isanti and Nowthen), and are looking to right their ship. Their pitching staff may only be 4 players deep, but their team ERA is 2.18 with 56 strikeouts in 62 innings is stellar. However, Mora did play on Wednesday, and play again on Sunday, so hopefully the Bandits can take a look at some other pitchers who haven't yet had a chance to throw this season.
The last game of the weekend is on Father's Day in St. Croix Falls versus the Quamba Cubs (1-5 conf, 2-19 overall), in a rematch of the first game of the season. The Bandits look to take revenge from their 8-6 loss in Quamba were they had 15 hits. Walks an errors were the Bandits' downfall during that game, allowing an extra 13 runners to get on base for the Cubs. Trevor Todd is expected to take the mound for the Bandits. Bandits are having a Father's Day special also on Sunday, any father get can 1 free hot dog with a coupon from the Yellow Paper! Come out and see the Bandits!
Another tough team awaits the River Bandits on Saturday as the team travels to Mora to face the Blue Devils (6-3) in a doubleheader starting at 2pm. Mora was the 2005 and 2006 North Division champs of the Eastern Minny league, and have held the lead in the North for most of the season. However, they are coming off of two straight losses (to Isanti and Nowthen), and are looking to right their ship. Their pitching staff may only be 4 players deep, but their team ERA is 2.18 with 56 strikeouts in 62 innings is stellar. However, Mora did play on Wednesday, and play again on Sunday, so hopefully the Bandits can take a look at some other pitchers who haven't yet had a chance to throw this season.
The last game of the weekend is on Father's Day in St. Croix Falls versus the Quamba Cubs (1-5 conf, 2-19 overall), in a rematch of the first game of the season. The Bandits look to take revenge from their 8-6 loss in Quamba were they had 15 hits. Walks an errors were the Bandits' downfall during that game, allowing an extra 13 runners to get on base for the Cubs. Trevor Todd is expected to take the mound for the Bandits. Bandits are having a Father's Day special also on Sunday, any father get can 1 free hot dog with a coupon from the Yellow Paper! Come out and see the Bandits!
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