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Walk-Off Double Caps Off Rattlers 2008 Home Season |
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Written by Dustin Pritchard
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Wednesday, 23 July 2008 22:00 |
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WALK OFF DOUBLE LIFTS SLO RATTLERS OVER INDIANS
San Luis Obispo, Calif. - The San Luis Obispo Rattlers got back on the winning track tonight by beating league rival Santa Maria Indians at SInsheimer Stadium tonight on the strength of a walk off two run double by first baseman Brian McConkey, 3 for 4.
Second baseman Evan Busby, 2 for 3, touched home plate first after a triple by McConkey scored him in the first inning to give the Rattlers an early 1-0 lead.
The Rattlers put up another run in the second inning when Busby singled to score left fielder Casey Lytle, 3 for 4, from second.
Designated hitter Graham Harrison scored the third run after Lytle singled through the left side.
The Indians tied the game on a three run shot over right field by center fielder Jimmy Dodos in the fifth inning and took the lead the next inning scoring one run on one hit and a Rattlers error.
Things weren't looking good in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Indians had their stud closer Eusebio pitching, but the Rattlers didn't care. Left fielder Kellen Moriarty and Busby both walked and with one out McConkey, the Gus's Grocery and Deli player of the game, crushed a walk off two run double deep to center field to give the Rattlers the victory, 5-4.
This win keeps the Rattlers in contention for the CCL league title.
The Rattlers (28-20 overall, 16-12 CCL) will take a few days off to rest and then play their final game of the season against the CCL leading Santa Barbara Foresters at UCSB on July 29. First pitch is at 5:00 p.m. |
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Rattlers Lose Tough One On Road |
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Written by Dustin Pritchard
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Tuesday, 22 July 2008 00:00 |
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SLO RATTLERS LOSE ON WALK OFF HOME RUN IN NINTH Thousand Oaks, Calif. - On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon at George “Sparky” Anderson Field in Cal Lutheran University the San Luis Obispo Rattlers lost 5-3 to the Conejo Oaks. Right fielder Graham Harrison, 2 for 4, gave the Rattlers an early one run lead with an RBI single in the top of the first inning. Oaks right fielder Braden Ashdown tied the score at one a piece with an RBI double down the first base line in the bottom of the first. The Rattlers regained the lead when Harrison hit a monster solo shot over the wall in center field in the third inning. In the seventh inning center fielder Ryan Smith, 1 for 3, scored from third on a sac fly by catcher Josh Jackson, 2 for 3, to bring the Rattlers lead to 3-1. The Oaks scored one run in the bottom of the eighth inning to get within a run of the lead. Starting pitcher Eric Anderson (5-2) pitched a complete game allowing two runs on seven hits through the first eight innings, but in the bottom of the ninth inning, with men on first and third, he gave up a walk off three run home run to center fielder Brandon Jones to end the game. The Rattlers (28-20 overall, 15-12 CCL) will host the Santa Maria Indians in a CCL match up at Sinsheimer Stadium tomorrow. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. |
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Rattlers Fall To Foresters |
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Written by Dustin Pritchard
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Monday, 21 July 2008 00:00 |
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SLO RATTLERS FALL TO SB FORESTERS IN IMPORTANT LEAGUE GAME Goleta, Calif. - In one of the most important California Collegiate League games of the summer season the San Luis Obispo Rattlers lost 14-1 to the Santa Barbara Foresters at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium in UCSB. Rattlers second baseman Evan Busby was hit in the leg by the fourth pitch of the game and later scored on a fielder's choice when left fielder Casey Lytle grounded out to the shortstop. In the third inning Foresters third baseman Ryan Goetz grounded out and knocked in shortstop Sean Nicol from third to tie the game. The Foresters (28-14 overall, 14-9 CCL) rallied in the fourth inning to score three runs on two hits and tacked on two more runs in the sixth inning to bring the lead to 6-1. A fight almost broke out in the bottom of the seventh inning. With two men on and no outs, Foresters center fielder Chad Mozingo was up to bat and called time, but Rattlers reliever Brendan Moe was mid windup and hurled the ball anyways, barely missing Mozingo's head. Mozingo threw his bat down and yelled obscenities at Moe, who stood his ground. The benches cleared but coaches from both teams kept order on the field and no punches were thrown. Rattlers manager Roy Howell removed Moe from the game and brought in outfielder Ryan Smith to pitch. The Foresters went on to score five runs in the inning. The Foresters scored three more runs in the eighth inning and the game ended with the score 14-1. The Rattlers drop to second place in the CCL after the loss and Rattlers starting pitcher Mason Radeke falls to 5-3. The Rattlers (27-19 overall, 15-11 CCL) will travel to Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif. tomorrow to play the Conejo Oaks in another important CCL match up. First pitch is at 5 p.m. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 July 2008 18:23 )
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Cal Ripken All-Stars To Attend Final 2008 Home Game |
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Written by Dave Noakes
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Monday, 21 July 2008 20:17 |
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SLO RATTLERS INVITE YOUNG ALL STARS TO LAST HOME GAME
San Luis Obispo, Calif. - The San Luis Obispo Rattlers are inviting the boys playing in the Cal Ripken Regional Tournament to their last home game of the season on Wednesday night, July 23 at Sinsheimer Stadium
The Rattlers will also be celebrating Fan Appreciation Night.
Their will be special games for the players, including a Bat Spin, Frisbee Toss, and an Inner Tube Race. Prizes will be awarded to the participants.
Nine teams from the pacific southwest tournament will be playing at nearby Stockton Field. The tournament includes teams from Guam, Hawaii, Utah, Arizona, and San Luis Obispo among others. The age group is boys under 12.
The Rattlers (27-18 overall, 15-10 CCL) will also be playing an important league game against the Santa Maria Indians.
The Rattlers currently sit alone at the top of the California Collegiate League standings, but do not have a lot of room for error after just getting swept at home in a three game series with the Santa Barbara Foresters over the weekend.
First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. |
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Rattlers Drop Doubleheader |
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Written by Dustin Pritchard
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 00:00 |
RATTLERS DROP BOTH IN DOUBLEHEADER
Game 1
San Luis Obispo, Calif. - The San Luis Obispo Rattlers scored early, but faltered late at home against the Santa Barbara Foresters in the first game at Sinsheimer Stadium today.
Right fielder Graham Harrison, 1 for 3, gave the Rattlers the lead early when he knocked in third baseman Kyle Davis in the first inning
The Rattlers struggled to make anything happen against a good Foresters pitching staff all game, totaling only five hits.
The Foresters scored three runs in the fifth to take the lead and sent five more across home plate in the sixth inning
Being the first game of a California Collegiate League doubleheader, it ended after only seven innings with the Rattlers losing 8-2.
Game 2
In the second game against the Santa Barbara Foresters the San Luis Obispo Rattlers got off to a great start . In the first inning they did a good job getting on base and advancing runners to score four runs on only three hits
The Foresters (27-15 overall,13-9 CCL) grabbed three runs in fourth to get within close reach of the Rattlers.
First baseman Brian McConkey singled in left fielder Colt Ferguson, 2 for 4, later in the fourth, but the Foresters tied it up in the sixth, scoring two runs on three hits.
The Foresters took the lead in the top of the ninth inning when Ryan Engrav, 2 for 3, hit a two run big fly over the left field fence.
The Rattlers got a few guys on base in the bottom of the ninth, but couldn't convert them into runs.
They lost 7-5 in the second game of the doubleheader.
The Rattlers (27-19 overall, 15-10 CCL) travel down to Santa Barbara tomorrow to play their final game with the Santa Barbara Foresters |
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