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Bandits Sweep through 2007 Spring Season
June 26, 2007 --
THE BANDITS WIN THEIR 6TH STRAIGHT SPRING SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
The Bandits finish the 2007 Spring campaign with a perfect 10-0 record, winning the regular season title, and winning the season-ending playoffs with a 5-4 victory over TY Sluggers at Marinelli Field.
The winning run scored on a slow roller down the third base line that Bryan Redington legged out,even with his bum knee...
As usual, the Bandits prevailed because of great pitching, solid defense, and timely hitting up and down the lineup.
The game (and 2007 spring season) ended with a nicely turned 7-4 double play when the Bandits center fielder Don Quixote made a shoestring grab of a sinking liner, then fired to second base to double off the tying run, ending the hope of the TY Sluggers to end the 6 year Spring reign of the Bandits.
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BANDITS SWEEP ALL 2006 TROPHIES!
October 29, 2006 --
The Bandits ended the 2006 Fall season on a positive note, playing their best game of the year, and coming a way with a 7-0 Championship game win over Country Insurance.
Highlights:
* Lights out pitching: (4 shutout innings by Vinny, 3 shutout innings by Pat Queen)
* Air-tight defense: No errors, slick fielding all over the place.
* Great catching by Ray "Radar" Compton.
* Timely hitting up and down the lineup - 6 of the 7 runs were scored with 2 out.
* Great coaching by Manager of the Year "CAP" Prescott.
The Bandits walk away with 4 trophies this year:
2006 Spring Regular Season Champs
2006 Spring Tournament Champs
2006 Fall Regular Season Champs
2006 Fall Tournament Champs
Great job everybody, and see you in the Spring.
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Bandits Advance To Fall Championship Game!
October 22, 2006 --
The Mulligan Bandits advanced to the Fall Championship game by thoroughly whipping (like a rented mule) the Forest City White Eagles squad by the score of 22-2.
Highlights:
* Lights out pitching by Pat Queen (0 runs)
* Steady pitching by Dale (2 unearned runs)
* 5 rbi's by CAP
* 5 rbi's by Lil Brian
* Wind-aided HR by Big Bryan
Applebees will play Country Insurance on Tuesday to detertmine who will be the Bandits opponent on Thursday.
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BANDITS UNDEFEATED THRU PLAYOFFS- 5 championships in a row!
June 25, 2006 --
The Bandits finish the Spring 2006 "28 and Over" baseball season undefeated, rolling through the regular season and playoffs with a perfect record of 12-0.
Next up: Fall 2006 season, starting in early September!
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THE BANDITS WIN THE PENNANT!!! THE BANDITS WIN THE PENNANT!!!
June 18, 2006 --
(pictured above is Bandit Bryan Redington taking BP from Cub Coach Sandy Alomar, Sr. at Wrigley Field, fulfilling a life-long dream...)
The Bandits clinched their 5th straight Spring Baseball Championship on Sunday, defeating Applebees 4-1 at Marinelli Beach field.
Heroes:
Vinnie- 4 shutout innings
Cap & Rick - Flawless catching
Tim: Called up from 17 & over league to pitch great in addtion to a diving "Web Gem" grab to end an Applebee threat.
All Bandits: Great defense, timely hitting.
Next up, 1st Playoff game:
Sunday Noon at Marinelli
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Bandits Beat TY Sluggers, Take Over 1st Place
May 25, 2006 --
It was a battle of the 4-0 TY Sluggers vs. the 3-0 Mulligan's Bandits, with 1st Place on the line. Who would prevail?
In a very well played game by both teams, the Bandits (4-0) again prevailed with very strong pitching, error-free defense, and very timely hitting against a very solid TY Sluggers (4-1) club, winning a 6-1 contest at Charles V. Searls Memorial Park.
Highlights: lights out pitching by Chuck Weber, Pat Queen and Dale Ralston, big hits by Scott Mellentine and "OZ", and great defense all around.
Manager "Cap" Prescott even smiled, and gave a "Thumbs Up" after the win.....
Next up: Tuesday, May 30th at 6:30 at Searles.
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Bandits Beat LGK Industries, Undefeated at 3-0
May 14, 2006 --
Our heroes go to 3-0 with a 6-1 win over LGK Industries ball club at a poorly maintained Marinelli Field.
Strong pitching, solid defense, and timely hitting... maybe the Cubs could learn something from that...
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Banditoes thrash the White Eagles
May 9, 2006 --
On a wet and foggy field the Bandits kept up their winning ways with a 18 to 0 whitewashing of the Forest City Club behind stellar pitching by Vinnie and Scott, and timely hitting leading to their 4 inning victory .
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Mulligan's Bandits Open Strong - Wing Big 18-3
May 2, 2006 --
The Bandits opened up the season with a 18-3 win over last year's Fall tourney champs, Applebee's. Led by Brian Lund's 4-4 performance, splendid pitching by Dale Ralston and Chuck Weber, timely hitting up and down the lineup, the Bandits prevailed.
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PLAYOFFS BEGIN: 6:00 PM, SUNDAY, 10/23 VS. APPLEBEES
October 23, 2005 --
The Bandits begin their quest for another 28 and over baseball chhampionship Sunday, 10/23 vs. Applebees.
Gametime- 6:00 pm at Searls Park.
Winner plays Thursday in the semifinals, with the Championship game on Sunday, 10/30.
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Bandits Gain Momentum For Playoff Run, Whip Nissan Boys 18-2
October 18, 2005 --
The Bandits, led by Dale Ralston's "lights out" pitching (no earned runs), and Johnny "JV" Vant's 4 for 4 hitting, whipped the Nissan Boys 18-2 in a real laugher. Victor "The Macho Man" Muma, and "Take No Crap" Cap Prescott teamed up to mop up the pitching duties.
Our heroes finish the regular season with a record of 7-3, and face the Applebee Boys at 6:00 PM Sunday October 23 at Searls.
Semifinals follow for the winner on Thursday, Ocober 27th, with the Championship game on Sunday, October 30th.
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Bandits Fall to 1st Place 10th Inning, 5-1
October 2, 2005 --
The Bandits (4-3) fell to the 1st place 10th Inning Boys (6-1) by the score of 5-1.
See you in the playoffs.
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Bandits Fall To Forest City
September 25, 2005 --
The Bandits fall to 2nd place with a 13-8 loss to Forest City.
2nd round action starts Sunday, 10/2, against the first place 10th Inning Pub boys, who suffered their only first round loss against our heros, The Bandits.
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Bandits Get Back On Track, Beat Applebees, 13-6
September 18, 2005 --
The Bandits got back to their winning ways by beating the Applebees squad, 13-6.
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Nissan Rolls Over Bandits 18-3
September 18, 2005 --
The Bandits suffered their most embarrassing defeat ever, losing 18-3 to Nissan and many of their former team-mates.
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Dale Ralston Dominates - Win Streak @ 15 - The League Cries "Break Up The Bandits"!!!
September 11, 2005 --
The Bandits rolled to their 15th straight 2005 win, beating up on Hononegah Animal Hospital 22-4, behind the 4 inning shutout pitching of Dale Ralston (pictured above) and hitting up and down the lineup.
Also, the 2005 debut of Ray "Say Hey" Compton at the leadoff spot sparked the Bandits to a 22 run outburst.
Can anyone stop the Bandits???
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Spring Champion Bandits Go For Fall Repeat
August 28, 2005 --
THE BANDITS LOOK TO KEEP THE TROPHIES COMING, HEADING INTO THE FALL 2005 SEASON.
Bandits 2005 Fall Schedule
Sunday, 8/28 – vs. 10th Inning (Won 6-3)
Tuesday, 8/30 – vs. TY Sluggers (Won 12-7)
Sunday, 9/11 – vs. Hononegah Animal Hospital (Won 22-4)
Sunday, 9/18 – vs. Nissan (Lost 18-3)
Tuesday, 9/20 – vs. Applebees (Won 13-6)
Sunday, 9/25 – vs. Forest City (Lost 13-8)
Sunday, 10/2 – vs. 10th Inning (Lost 5-1)
Tuesday, 10/4 – vs. TY Sluggers (Won 10-7)
Sunday, 10/9 3:30 (new time)– vs. Hononegah Animal Hospital AT MARINELLI (Won 3-2)
Tuesday, 10/18 – vs. Nissan (Won 18-2)
Bandits Regular Season ends wit a 7-3 record.
PLAYOFFS START 10/23
Sunday, 10/23 - vs. Applebees
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CAP GETS THE THE GATORADE SHOWER AS THE BANDITS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
The Bandits finished the 2005 Mens 28 and Over Baseball Spring season, capping of an undefeated regular season with and undefeated run through the playoffs.
The rest of the league cries, "Break up the Bandits"!
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Bandits Punch Out Sluggers, 11-3.
May 1, 2005 --
The Bandits broke open a close game with a 5-run 6th inning, and came away with an 11-3 victory over TY Precision Sluggers.
Dale picked up the win with strong relief pitching from Cliff and Pat.
A 2 week bye starts, with the Bandits next game coming on may 15th at 1:00.
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Bandits Roll To A 5-0 Record, Beat Up On Nissan 21-6
May 22, 2005 --
The Bandits got off to a slow start, but put it in high gear in the late innings to roll over Nissan Boys 21-6.
The game was tight through the first 4 innings, but as my Gramma used to say, "The cream rises to the top, sonny".
Home runs by Scott, Pat Queen, and a walk-off 2-run home run by Bryan led the Bandits.
Pitching duties were shared by Victor "Macho Man" Muma, Cliff, and Pat "Lights Out" Queen.
Next up- TY Sluggers, Tuesday, May 24th at 6:30.
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Bandits Beat Nissan In Season Opener, 9-3
April 28, 2005 --
The Universal Die Cast Bandits looked sharp in their season opening game, cruising by the Nissan Forklift boys, 9-3.
Very impressive pitching, timely hitting, and solid defense lifted our heroes in this one.
Some hightlights: Lights out pitching by Dale, Scott, and Pat, 2 hits by Dan "The Man" Lewis, a "Macho Man" Muma rbi single, 3 for 3 (2 doubles and a triple) from Scott "SJ" Johnson, and solid play up and down the lineup.
Good job, boys.
next up: TY Precison Sluggers at 1:00 pm Sunday.
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WITH A NEW SPONSOR, THE UNIVERSAL DIE CAST BANDITS ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR 4TH STRAIGHT SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP.
Bandits Schedule
Thursday, 4/28- 6:30 vs Nissan (Won, 9-3)
Sunday, 5/1- 1:00 vs. Sluggers
Sunday, 5/15- 1:00 vs. Applebees
Thursday, 5/19- 6:30 vs. Forest City White Eagles
Sunday, 5/22- 1:00- vs. Nissan
Tuesday, 5/24- 6:30- vs. Sluggers
Sunday 6/5- 1:00 vs. Applebees
Sunday, 6/12- 1:00 vs. Forest City White Eagles @ Marinelli Field
GO BANDITS!
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April 15, 2005 --
The Bandits will be sproting a new look, as Universal Die Cast President Harold Winebaugh generously agrees to sponsor the Bandits with new shirts.
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BANDITS OPENING DAY- April 28th- 6:30 vs. NISSAN
The Bandits will be going for a Spring Baseball "4-Peat".
It won't be long until the snow melts, and then the sounds of the cracks (pings) of the bat, the popping of the leather, and the smell of BEN-GAY in the air.
AHHHHHHHHH, baseball..... people will come, Ray....people will most definitely come..........
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2004 HIGHLIGHTS---FALL BALL Bandits Go To 3-0, Roll Over Hononegah 17-0!!!
August 31, 2004 --
----2004 Fall Highlights----
The Bandits rolled to a 17-0 win in a laugher, after taking the first 2 games of the Fall season with 4 in the bottom of the 7th, then 3 in the top of the 7th.
Next up, TY Sluggers Thursday at 6:30.
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THE BANDITS ARE THE CHAMPS! SPRING SEASON "3-PEAT"!
June 27, 2004 --
The Bandits, led by the pitching of "Mr. Zero" Dale Ralston, "Beam Me Up" Scotty Briggs, and Ray "Radar" Compton, made it a Spring 3-Peat of the Men's Over 30 Baseball League Championship.
Timely hitting, solid defense, and shades of Roberto Clemente (Dale Ralston) throwing a perfect strike to catcher Dave Dykhausen, nailing a TY runner trying to score from second on a single to right.
"This was a true team win" stated Manager of the Year "CAP" Prescott. "An undefeated season, a perfect 10-0, to boot."
After the game, manager "CAP" Prescott was named "Manager of the
Century" for the second time.
The rest of the league was heard mumbling, "Break up the Bandits".
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Bandits Beat Applebees, On To Championship Game Sunday!
June 24, 2004 --
The Bandits rolled over Applebees, and head to the championship game Sunday versus TY Sluggers.
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Bandits Win By Forfeit - Hononegah "Scared To Be Crushed By Bandits"?
June 15, 2004 --
The Bandits regular season finale was cancelled due to "Fear Factor" by the Hononegah Animal Hospital squad.
The Bandits finish a perfect 8-0, and await the Championship Game at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 24.
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COMEBACK KIDS! Down 6-0, Bandits Win 7-6, Stay Undefeated.
June 13, 2004 --
It looked like the Bandits "picked the wrong day to give up amphetamines" (Leslie Nielson- "Airplane"), after falling behind the TY Precision squad 6-0. But our heroes staged a dramatic 7th inning comeback to beat their old rivals 7-6.
Highlights included: strong pitching by "Beam Me Up" Scotty Briggs, a face-first, diving "Web-Gem" catch from Martin, the managerial genius of "Cap" Prescott, a 2-run double from "Flyin'" Bryan Redington to tie the game, and a bases-loaded walk to Dave "The Rave" Hoffman to force in the winning run.
Ty's manager, Todd was very upset with his squad, after seemingly having the game in hand against the undefeated Bandits.
It just goes to show you, if it's not one thing it's the other. (Roseann Roseannadanna).
Next up, the regular season finale against Hononegah, with the Bandits trying to end the regular season with a perfect 8-0 record.
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The Bandits Go To 6-0, Beat Applebees 6-2.
June 6, 2004 --
Behind the pitching of Dale, Tony Corbo, and Scott Briggs, the Bandits ran their undefeated string to 6, beating the Applebees squad by the score of 6-2.
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Bandits Beat TY, Go to 4-0.
May 20, 2004 --
The Bandits keep on rolling with a win over the overmatched TY squad, 13-4 (something like that, I forget).
This game was blacked out on cable to to MLB restrictions.
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Bandits Roll Over Forest City, 6-1
May 27, 2004 --
The Bandits played a solid game, beating the Forest City squad 6-1.
Highlights: Doubles by John Shirk and Bryan Redington, solid pitching by Dale and Victor "Macho Man" Muma.
A ten-day layoff awaits.
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Bandits Score 5 In 5th, Beat Forest Cities, 12-6
May 6, 2004 --
The Bandits broke open a close game in the top of the fifth, scoring 5 runs with two outs to beat the Forest Cities 12-6.
The Bandits are now 2-0 in league play, and face Applebee's next Thursday at 8:00 PM.
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Bandits Fry Applebee's, 12-4, Go to 3-0 on Season.
May 13, 2004 --
Led by the pitching of "Raydar" Compton and hitting up and down the lineup, the Bandits put a hurtin' on Applebee's, 12-4.
Next up, Ty Precision at 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 20th.
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Bandits Score 12 in First, Roll To 15-7 Win Over Hononegah
May 2, 2004 --
The Bandits scored 12 in the first, and rolled to a 15-7 win over Hononegah.
Highlights: Scott Brigggs holding the Hononegah bats to 3 runs in 4 innings, "Cap" Prescott picking up the save, hitting up and down the lineup.
Next up: Thursday, 5/6 vs. the Forest City X-men at 6:00 PM.
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2004 Season Awaits Revamped Bandits
March 21, 2004 --
Led by the grizzly veteran "CAP" Prescott, the Bandits are looking for their third straight Spring championship.
Season schedule, roster, sponsors, are all "to be determined", but it won't be long before the 2004 baseball season is under way.
The crack of the bat, the smack of the leather, the smell of Ben-Gay.... ahhh, Over-30 baseball.........
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Below Is A Recap of 2003 Game-By-Game Highlights:
Game-By-Game highights of our heroes 2003 season:
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Bandits Have Revenge On Old Sox, 6-4
September 23, 2003 --
The Bandits, behing the pitching of Scott Mellantine and Victor Muma, and the clutch hitting of Mike Saminago, prevailed over the Old Sox, 6-4 in a well played game by both teams.
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Bandits Roll Again, 16-1
September 21, 2003 --
Bandits climb back to .500 with a 16-1 laugher over the Surgical Associates.
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Bandits Back On Track, Roll Over Docs, 22-4.
September 18, 2003 --
Bandits Roll 22-4!
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"Snakebit" Bandits Fall to 7 run 5th Inning, 15-10.
September 23, 2004 --
The Bandits give up 7 in the last inning to fall 15-10.
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Bandits Back On Track, Beat Forest City 11-9
September 11, 2003 --
Led by Mike Saminago's hot bat and rifle arm, the Bandits beat the Forest City boys 11-9.
The game ended in dramatic fashion as Mike gunned down the potential 10th run at the plate as the runner tried to tag on potential sacrifice fly to medium left field.
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Bandits Start Fall Campaign With 2 Losses, Ready To Regroup for Playoff Run.
September 7, 2003 --
Our heroes start the Fall Season with 2 losses, but are now ready to shake off the rust to make a serious run at the Fall Championship.
The Old Sox had the Bandits number Sunday, jumping out to an 11-2 lead before the Bandits came back (too little, too late) 11-7.
A winning streak is right around the corner.
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Bandits "Picked The Wrong Day To Give Up Amphetamines", Fall To Hononegah, 10-9
August 28, 2003 --
Our heroes came out flat, and didn't put away an inferior Hononegah squad, 10-9.
But, hey, that's baseball, let's get em next time.
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Bandits Beat TY, 2-1
June 17, 2003 --
In a very well-played game by both teams, our heroes prevailed 2-1 in the first of 3 straight against TY, culminating with the championship game on Sunday.
Highlights: Great pitching by Scott and Ray, with RBI's by Rob and Jason.
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BANDITS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP, 14-1.
June 22, 2003 --
The Bandits put it all together in the Championship game Sunday, whipping the Ty Precision squad 14-1.
This is the Bandits 2nd straight Spring Championship, and 2nd of 3rd overall.
Home Runs by Rob Weaver and Scott Mellantine, and sparkling pitching by Victor "THE MACHO MANNNNNNNN" Muma, and Scott, and hitting up and down the lineup.
The Bandits end a fine season with an overall record of 10-1, with Manager "Cap" Prescott being voted unanimously as "Manager of the Year".
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Bandits Win Pennant, But Fall To TY, 13-12.
June 19, 2003 --
The Bandits put on a furious comeback in the 7th, but come up short in the regular season finale against dreaded rival TY Precision.
The Good News: The Bandits won the regular season pennant with a record of 8-1, with the championship game coming up Sunday at 1:00.
Be theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere!
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Westmor Bandits Win UGLY, 9-7 over Forest City.
June 15, 2003 --
Our heroes run their record to 7-0, beating an 8-man Forest City squad 9-7.
Highlights; Mike "Big Mac" McCormick throwing 3 innings, Ray "Cold Feet" Compton throwing well (except for the Grand Salami), and Bandits hitting up and down the order.
Next up: 3 straight games vs. TY Precision, with the championship on Sunday at 1:00.
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Bandits Roll On To 6-0 Record, Defeat Applebee's 15-6
June 12, 2003 --
Led by the pitching of "Macho Man" Muma and Dave "The Rave" Hoffman, and the 4 for 4 hitting of Bryan "Flash" Redington, 3 hits from Dave, and the Bandits roll over Applebee's 15-6.
It took falling behind 4-3 to get the Bandit bats rolling. They immediately answered with 6 runs to take the lead they never relenquished.
Next up, Forest City Sunday at 3:30, then back to back games with TY Precision, Tuesday at 8:00, and Thursday at 6:00 PM.
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Bandits To Pick Up Mike "Big Mac" McCormick on waivers?
June 11, 2003 --
Rumor off the waiver wire- Veteran Mike "Big Mac" McCormick may be joining the Bandits soon.
Details as they become available.
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Bandits Go To 5-0, Beat Forest City 14-4
June 5, 2003 --
Our heroes scored 9 runs after 2 were out, and cruise to a 14-4 win over Forest City. The Bandits were down 2-1 with 2 out in the 4th, but erupted after that, scoring 13 unanswered runs.
Led by Ray "Raydar" Compton's triple and inside-the-park Home Run, Tony Corbo's and Dave "The Rave's" pitching and Macho Man's bitchin', the Bandits were on fire.
Next up, Ty Precision on Sunday at 3:30.
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Bandits Fry Applebee's, 25-12
June 1, 2003 --
Our heroes put on a hitting show, but the defense had a number of letdowns, as the Bandits rolled over the Applebee's squad by the score of 25-12.
The Bandits go to 4-0 with 5 regular season games left.
Highlights: "Raydar" Compton ripping a triple and double, Victor "Macho Man" Muma with a "frozen rope" double, Bryan "Flash" Redington with a double over the left fielder's head.
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Bandits Beat TY 13-2.
May 29, 2003 --
The Bandits continued rolling with a 13-2 win over their rivals, TY Precision.
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Bandits Keep Rolling, Whip Forest City 13-2
May 22, 2003 --
The Bandits were hitting on all cylinders Thursday, soundly thrashing the Forest City squad 13-2. The Bandits were led by the pitching of "Say Hey" Ray Compton, Victor "Macho Man" Muma, and Bandit newcomer Scott "Oh My Darling" Mellentine, and hitting up and down the lineup.
"If we can keep this up, we will be very tough to beat", said manager "CAP" Prescott. "That new kid.... what's his name.... Mellantine?" He had quite a debut, didn't he? Hitting frozen ropes, his sinker dropping off the table, I'm gonna have to buy that kid a beer"!
By the way, the Rockford Riverhawks will be honoring "Cap's" many years of baseball service with his very own "Cap Night" at Marinelli in the near future. I also read where the Chicago Cubs will be having a "Cap Night". On a similar note, a few of the Bandits were seen having a "Night Cap" at Westmor after the game.
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Bandits Win Opener, 3-2
May 18, 2003 - 03:30 PM --
The Bandits win the opener 3-2 in eight innings over a much improved Applebees. The highlights were few but a game saving catch by Rob and good solid pitching by Dave and Victor should be mentioned.
The next game is this Thursday at 8pm vs Forest City.
The schedule is just out and is as follows: Sunday, 5/18 at 1:00, (Applebees)
Thursday, 5/22 at 8:00 PM, (Forest City)
Thursday, 5/29 at 6:00 PM, (TY Precision)
Sunday 6/1 at 3:30 PM, (Applebees)
Thursday, 6/5 at 6:00 PM, (Forest City)
Sunday, 6/8 at 3:30 PM, (TY Precision)
Thursday 6/12 at 6:00, (Applebees)
Sunday, 6/15 at 3:30 PM, (Forest City)
Thursday, 6/19 at 6:00 PM, (TY Precision)
Playoff- Sunday 6/22.
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Season Opener Sunday, May 18!!!
May 18, 2003 --
The Bandits open up the 2003 campaign against Applebees on Sunday May 18th at 1:00.
Our heroes are defending their Spring 2003 Championship against a four team league this year: The Bandits, Applebees, TY Precision, and Forest City.
Go Bandits!
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FALL SEASON BEGINS THURSDAY AUGUST 29 AT 8PM AT SEARLS 51
THE BANDITS BEGIN THEIR QUEST TO THE FALL CHAMPIONSHIP THURSDAY AUGUST 29 AT 8PM. THE WELL RESTED BANDITS WILL BEGIN PLAY WITH SOME NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LINE-UP WHICH SHOULD HELP IN THEIR QUEST TO RETAIN THEIR CROWN THIS AUTUMN. "ITS A HARD GAME TO PLAY WELL " QUIPPED COACH CAP, " BUT ITS NOT A HARD GAME TO PLAY HARD. AND THE BOYS THIS FALL WILL BE UP TO THE MEASURE.""WE HAVE HAD A GOOD SUMMER PRACTICE SCHEDULE AND WITH ADDITIONS LIKE DENNY , MIKE AND BILL WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO HOLD OUR OWN ...OR AT LEAST GO DOWN WITH A HELL OF A FIGHT."
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Rob Weaver re-joins Bandits
The all around talents of Rob Weaver will again be enjoyed by the Bandits faithful. After several years on the Chicago curcuit as a yearly all-star, Rob returns with his MVP play. Coach Cap has been reportedly quite happy over this new aquisition. "After this recent rash of injuries, this couldn't have happened at a better time" , quiped the skip. "Rob is an excellent ball player, just splendid in the clutch and is a splendid pick-up for the team."
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Bandits Back On Track!!! Playoffs Start Thursday at 8:00!!!
October 6, 2002 --
Our heroes got back on track with a patented Bandit come-from-behind victory, scoring 7 in the top of the 5th to snuff out the Old Sox, 10-8.
PLAYOFFS START THURSDAY AT 8:00 VS. TY PRECISION!!
WINNER PLAYS AT 3:00 FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP, LOSER PLAYS AT 5:00 FOR 3RD PLACE.
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Bandits Bite Old Dogs 14-3
September 22, 2002 --
The Bandits get back on their winning ways by beating the Old Dogs 14-3, led by the pitching of Ray "Radar" Compton, and Dave "The Rave" Hoffman. The bandits bats were led by the hitting of Mike "Big Stick" Saminago (Home Run to left field, his first this year), and Dan "The Man" Lewis (double to right).
Next Up: Forest City White Eagles on Tuesday at 6:00!
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9 Game Win Streak Snapped by Rockford Fire Dept.!!!
September 16, 2002 --
Our heroe's 9 game wiining streak was rudely snapped by the Rockford Fire Department, 17-2. A 12-run 5th inning did the Bandits in.
"We picked the wrong day to give up amphetamines" (Leslie Nielson- "Airplane")
REMATCH!!! OCTOBER 3rd, 8:00.
REVENGE will be ours.
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Bandits Go to 2-0, Soar over Eagles 15-4
September 8, 2002 --
The Bandits roll to 2-0, alone in 1st Place, soaring over the White Eagles on a hot, muggy day at Searls. Our heroes showed timely hitting, solid pitching and a steady defense in beating the overmatched White Eagle Squad.
Highlights: Both Dave "The Rave" Hoffman and Johnny "Walker Red" Christiansen pitching 3 solid innings each, big 2-out rbi hits by Rob Weaver, Bryan Redington, "CAP", and Danny Lewis, among others. 9 of the Bandits 15 runs scored with 2 outs. A 400-foot blast by Mike Saminago just missed going out of the deepest part of Searls for the second time in 2 games.
next up: TY Precision on Tuesday.
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Bandits Roll In Opener, 10-0!
August 29, 2002 --
Our heroes had their bats working, and defeated the shorthanded and hapless Old Dogs by the score of 10-0, at least, (I ran out of fingers to count).
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"CAP" LEADS BANDITS TO CHAMPIONSHIP !
June 30, 2004 --
"CAP COMES THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH"!!!
Here's the scenario: Championship game, extra innings, bases loaded, two out, winning run on 3rd base. The player/manager of the Bandits up to bat with the game on the line. Two rival teams that have battled each other for 11 years. Does it get any better than this? (And you will NEVER hear talk of steroid use by players in this league!)
In a very well-played, see-saw battle with their dreaded rivals, the Smelly Old Sox, the Bandits finally prevailed in the 9th inning. Bandits skipper "CAP" Prescott came through with a bases-loaded, 2-out line drive that the Sox shortstop dove for and gloved briefly, but the ball trickled out when he hit the ground, allowing Adrian Samminago to score the winning run, ending a "Classic" battle in the 30 & Over Rockford Park District Baseball Championship game.
The G-Man, Gerry Almazan took Dave Lee deep for a 4th inning Home Run well over the left field fence, and Danny Lewis drove in the 2nd run of the inning with a clutch sacrifice fly, scoring Tom Murphy from 3rd. Old Sox pitchers shut down the Bandits until the dramatic 9th inning.
Adrian led off the 9th with a single up the middle, and Rick Lewis bunted him to 2nd. Johnny Vant drew a walk, and after a wild pitch, the Old Sox elected to walk Ray Compton to face Bryan Redington. After Bryan popped out, the stage was set for "Cap's" 2-out, bases loaded game-winning rbi.
Read Mike DeDoniker's column in Monday's Rockford Register-Star for full details!!!
Highlights on Baseball Tonight and Fox Sports Net.
Congratulations to our heroes on a great season: Great pitching, defense and hitting all year. It was only fitting that "Cap" drove in the winning run, avenging our only defeat of the season against the dreaded Smelly Old Sox! Going for the "REPEAT" in the Fall.
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Bandits Roll On: Whip ACRUX 15-4
June 2, 2002 --
The Bandits continued their winning ways, rolling over the hapless and winless ACRUX squad, 15-4. Highlights: Tom "GEETAR" Murphy with 2 nice running shoe-top cathces in centerfield, Mark "The Bird" Mershon making his 2002 pitching debut in fine fashion, and Dave "The Rave" Hoffman contributing another fine start.
Our heroes record stands at 5-1, with regular season games remaining vs. Rockford Fire Dept., and the arch-rival Forest City White Eagles.
Playoff format is:
1st Round:
1st seed vs. 4th, 2nd vs. 3rd, 5th vs. 6th
2nd Round:
Championship- 1 vs 2
3rd Place- 3 vs. 4
Consolation- 5 vs. 6
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Bandits Stop, Drop & Roll over Firemen 5-4
June 9, 2002 --
The Bandits played another solid game, scorching the Rockford Fire Department 5-4, behind the stellar pitching of Tony "The Body" Corbo, and Johnny "Walker Red" Christiansen.
Danny Lewis came through with a big sac fly, scoring Bryan "Flash" Redington from 3rd. The game had to be halted temporarily when the cloud of dust caused by "Flash's" slide made visibility impossible. Traffic had to be halted as far away as Kilburn Avenue.
The Bandits close out the regular season against The Mayor's Forest City White Eagles club on Thursday, with the playoffs following.
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Bandits Fall To Rival Old Sox in 7th- 5-4
May 23, 2002 --
The Bandits suffer their first loss of the 2002 campaign, dropping a 5-4 decision to their biggest rivals, the smelly Old Sox on a 2-out triple that scored the winning run from 1st base in the bottom of the 7th.
The Bandits had some outstanding defensive plays, but a few key miscues cost them.
Our heroes record stands at 3-1, still atop the standings.
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Bandits Remain Unbeaten at 3-0, Beat Ty Precision 5-2
May 19, 2002 --
The Bandits roll to a record of 3-0 behind the pitching of Victor "Macho Man" Muma (see mug shot above) and Johnny "C" Christianson, and the timely hitting up and down the lineup.
Mark Mershon and Ray Compton contributed key hits and stolen bases to keep the Bandits undefeated.
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COMEBACK KIDS!!! 6 in 7th tie, Cap scores gamewinner in 8th in thriller!!!
May 9, 2002 --
The Bandits, pulling the proverbial "rabbit out of the hat" (see photo at left), score 6 runs in the bottom of the 7th to tie, then complete the comeback in the bottom of the 8th to beat the Rockford Fire Department in a wild affair at Searls Park, 11-10. VICTOR MUMA HIT AN AWESOME SACRIFICE FLY, ESTIMATED TO TRAVEL OVER 400 FEET (ALTHOUGH 250 OF IT WAS STRAIGHT UP)
Highlights: Danny Lewis making an over the shoulder running catch to save a run in the top of the 8th, Bryan Redington tying it with a 2 run single in the bottom of the 7th, timely hitting and good defense by Mark Mershon (called on to catch for Ray Compton), and as earlier mentioned, Cap (pictured above) boldly stealing 3rd base on the first pitch of the bottom of the 8th.
"A great team win", said Manager "Cap" Prescott (see mug at right). "This team has great hitting up and down the lineup. I knew we had a comeback in us. We can put up a 6 or 7 run inning at any time."
The Bandits are off to a great start at 2-0, and will enjoy 10 days off, returning to play on May 19th.
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Bandits Cook Applebee's, 14-1
May 30, 2002 --
The Bandits ran their record to 4-1 with a 14-1 win over hapless Applebee's. Chris "Slowhand" Semmelroth (pictured, wearing 2001 Bandit uniform), after serving his time for an undisclosed prison sentence, flew in to Cottonwood Airport via Con Air and arrived just in time to give the Bandits their 9th man.
Victor "The Tomahawk Chopping Macho Man" Muma pitched 4 strong innings, and skipper "Cap" Prescott pitched the 5th for the save.
Other highlights: Rick "The Stick" Lewis hammered a three run triple, Jonny "V" Vant missed a homer by inches, and Bryan "Pudge" Redington made his debut at catcher, choosing to use the umpire as a backstop, playing all balls "On The Hop".
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Bandits Roll in Opener over White Eagles, 9-1
May 5, 2002 --
The 2002 Bandits jump out to a great start, rolling over the Forest City White Eagles 9-1 behind the pitching of Dave Hoffman, Tony Corbo, and "Cap" Prescott, and the timely hitting of everyone up and down the order.
Skipper "Cap" Prescott stated "Good pitching, timely hitting, and good defense make me look pretty **** good, huh"?
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2002 Bandits: Looking To Bring Home Some Hardware This Year.
2002 Roster
May 5, 2002 --
Bandits jump out of gate, win opener 9-1, but there was little joy in Mudville. "If that ***d*mn first baseman Redington doesn't let that ball under his glove, we roll a a shutout", fumed Cap Prescott. "He will be running extra "poles" next practice, I guarantee that. There is no excuse for that at this level! I am tempted to send his *** back to Des Moines"!
"Let's just keep it rolling", say the Bandit's skipper "Cap" Prescott.
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(LOOKS LIKE THE WIND IS BLOWING LEFT TO RIGHT AT MARINELLI TODAY)
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