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Brunswick Railroader Baseball History
The Brunswick Railroader Baseball program has been one of the most successful High School programs in the state of Maryland for the past 17 years. Since 1989 the Railroaders have won 4 State Titles, 10 Regional Titles,4 Frederick County Titles,and 3 M.V.A.L. Titles.In that time the Railroader program has produced 24 scholarship players,and has many team and individual records in the Maryland State book.Also in that time frame the program has produced 9 All State players in Jason Kasch 1990, Joe Lucas 1991, Scott Frye 1992,Steve Goode 1997, Adam Eshbaugh 1998, Andy Maught 2000, Alan Webber 2001, Kevin Goode 2001, and Brian Baugher 2003. Brunswick plays in the tough M.V.A.L. Antietam Conference, and is a member of the 1A West Region.
Derr Signs With West Virginia Stae University
May 20, 2009
Railroader lefty Ryan Derr has agreed to a full ride scholarship to play at West Virginia Stae University. Derr was recruited heavily but decided on WVSC after much consideration. Legendary Head Coach Calvin Bailey is ecstatic over Derrs decision. Bailey recently won his 900th game. He is the last pitcher we were hoping to get and should solidfy our staff for 2010. Bailey feels Derr could accomplish great things at State. We are really excited that we got him said Bailey. Head Coach Roger Dawson had this to say. Ryan is heading to a program that is stellar at the Div 2 level. Bailey is one of the best coaches in the nation and he takes care of our players. I'm sure Ryan will get the attention and instruction that he deserves. Bailey also said Derr should make an immediate impact and will likely be in the rotation as a freshman. I'd like to wish Derr the best and thank him for everything he has done for the BHS program.
Darling signs with Davis and Elkins
Darling Signs with Davis and Elkins
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2009
Houston Darling, a senior at Brunswick High School signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Davis and Elkins next year.
Darling, a starter for several years at Brunswick is an outstanding hitter. He started at third base last year and made the move to shortstop this year where he has started every game for the Railroaders.
Davis and Elkins is a Division II program and they play in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Ronny Palmer is the Head Coach of the Senators. He said "Houston is the type of student-athlete that we want to representing our college and baseball program both on and off the field. His hard work and dedication toward his passion of baseball has made him a priority for us in this year's recruiting class. The fact that his baseball passion did not deter him from excelling in the classroom speaks volumes about his time management skills and committment to his educational goals. He will be a welcomed addition to our program."
Head Coach Roger Dawson had the following comments on Darlings signing. A terrific young man that is not only a great player but a person that has his priorities in order both on and off the field. Houston has battled through injuries the last two seasons and could have just thrown the towell in, but he persevered and accomplished a goal that he has wanted for a long time. The Brunswick Railroader program and myself are extermely proud of him. He will be playing for a man that I know well and he will see that everything is in place for Houston to be a success for them as well.
Fisher Signs Full Ride To University Of Charleston
Senior Right hand pitcher Joey Fisher has signed a national letter of intent that has a scholarship attached to play at Div 2 University Of Charleston next season. University Of Charleston plays in the WVIAC and is loctaed in Charleston right on the river. Fisher will be playing for legendary coach Tom Nozica. Nozica is thrilled to have Joey coming to Charleston. He commented that Joey had a great workout for them and should help them right away off the hill. He also stated that Joey is the kind of student athlete that they are looking for. He commented Joey looked me in the eye as we conversed which is rare for kids theses days. Head Coach Roger Dawson made the following comments. Charleston is getting a hard worker and an athlete that is very coachable. Joeys hard work and dedication have paid off for him. Our program will hate to see him go but I know he will make us proud.
Brunswick Suffers Tough Week Losing Three In A Row As Knights Crush Railroaders 12-2
Things didn't get much better for the young Brunswick squad on Friday as the Knights came into Roader Land and handed Brunswick their 3rd loss of the week. Middletown plated 7 unearned runs in the 1st 2 innings off of Junior lefthander Paul Walters. Walters was only reached for two hits but 5 errors and two walks were the main culprits. Dawson went to Sophmore righty Todd Cutsail with 1 out in the second inning. Cutsail went the next 3 1/3 innings surrendering 4 earned runs off 5 Knight hits with 4 k's and 2 walks. Another Sophmore Spencer Cooper came on in the 5th inning and fired 2/3 of an inning. Cooper was reached for 1 earned run off 2 hits with a walk and 2 k's.
Brunswick scored a lone tally off Middletown starter Maye in the 3rd inning. Ethan Wigfield walked and scored on a Houston Darling ground ball fielders choice. The Railroaders collected just two hits on the day. Ethan Baker singled in the 1st frame and AJ Fogle singled in the 3rd inning.
I dont have many positives to say about this one commented Head Coach Roger Dawson. Other than Todd giving us some quality innings in the middle, we just performed horribly in every facet of the game. Paul didn't get ahead of his hitters but our poor glove work didn't give him a chance to get it going. Mental mistakes on the base paths, poor defense, and little or no offense leads to poundings like this one. We had a great practice on Saturday and went back to the basics on alot of things. We are a very young team in some posistions and its going to take time for them to put it all together. I truely believe we are better than what we have played the last 2 outings. On Monday at Clear Spring I thought we played a sound fundamental game with the exception of lack of offense. The last two games we played poorly and exhibited things we need to fix. Its early and we will continue to work hard to become a better team.
Railroaders Finally Put It All Together Crush South High 10-0
Brunswick was fianally able to put all the facets of the game together as they downed a tough South Hagerstown squad 10-0. The Railroaders Ryan Derr tossed another gem as the crafty lefty orchestrated a shut out , on just 1 South hit, with 5 strikeouts. Derr issued no free passes in the abbreviated 5 inning game. Souths lone hit came off the bat of Adams in the 2nd frame and was scored as a double.
Brunswick came out strong in the 1st inning when they plated 3 runs off Souths starter Boward. AJ Fogle singled to rightcenter to get things going. Michael Hooper walked to move Fogle up. Houston Darling ripped a single into left to plate Fogle. Ethan Baker picked up a ribby as his fielders choice to short plated Hooper. Zach Dinges rounded out the offensive output as his single plated Darling with the 3rd run of the inning.
Brunswick grabbed another run in the 3rd frame as Ethan Baker was hit by a pitch and eventually scored on Ethan Tomes fielders choice to short. The Railroaders ended the game with a huge 6 run 5th inning. Darling collected his second hit of the game, a single, to lead it off. Ethan Baker singled to move Darling up. Zach Dinges ripped one to left to plate Darling.Joey Fisher whom entered for Tome walked to load them up. Railroader DH Andy Axline sent a grounder to short to plate Baker. Freshman catcher Brett Strahin than ripped a double into leftcenter that plated two runs.Ethan Wigfield kept things going as he sent one down the leftfield line that moved courtesy runner Mike Veverka up to 3rd. Fogle than hit into a fielders choice to 2nd to plate Veverka, and Michael Hooper ended the game when he sent a base hit into right that sent Fogle dashing home with the 10th run all the way from second.
Darling went 2-3 on the day, as did Sophmore Zach Dinges. Strahin collected the 2 RBI double. Hooper, Fogle, Baker, Axline, and Wigfield all had singles.
It all came together today said Head Coach Roger Dawson. Derr once again was on top of his game and totally shut them down.We hit in the clutch, played solid defense , and ran the bases well. Add all of that to Derrs performance and we are going to enjoy outcomes like today. Hopefully its a good sign for the future.
Railroaders Break Out Long Ball Crush Fort Hill 10-0
A new twist to this season as the Railroaders pounde out 6 homers in a trouncing of Fort Hill in the 1st round of the 1A West playoffs. Ethan Baker tied Steve Goodes record for homers in a game as the senior centerfielder hammered three long balls out of the yard at Merriman Stadium. Goode accomplished the same feat in 1997.
Brunswick got on the board first as they plated one 2nd inning run. Andy Axline doubled with one out to the leftcenter gap. With two outs Cole Williamson sent a liner into right that produced a bang bang play at the plate as Axline slid under the tag. Brunswick came right back at Fort Hill in the 3rd inning. Michael Hooper drew a base on balls and Houston Darling deposited a 1-0 Boyer offerinf over the fence in leftcenter for a two run bomb. In the 4th frame Baker hit his first long ball of the day a shot that easily cleared the scoreboard in left field. Brunswick grabbed 3 more in the 5th inning. Axline led off with a solo shot over the fence in right. Baker later stepped to the plate and sent his second homer of the day over the fence in leftcenter while collecting 2 RBI'S. The Railroaders ended Fort Hills day with 3 more in the 6th inning. Jeremy Roderick entered as a pinch hitter a drove a homer over the fence in leftcenter. After Ethan Wigfield reached on a fielders choice Baker was once again at the plate. The senior than clubbed a shot to be remembered as he hammered one into the last tree before the parking lot, that ended the game on the 10 run rule.
Not to be overshadowed was the outstanding effort and performance from Railroader hurler Joey Fisher. The University Of Charleston bound righty chucked a 1 hit shutout with 8 k's and only one free pass. Fisher was just two hitters shy of a perfect game.
Baker was 3-3 on the day all homers with 5 RBI'S. Axline went 3-3 with the homer and 2 doubles. Houston Darling also went 3-3 with the homer and two singles. Sophmore shortstop AJ Fogle went 2-4 with two singles. Other hits include the Roderick bomb, and singles off the bats of Brett Strahin, Hooper, and Williamson.
What more could a coach ask for said Dawson of his team. We played stellar defense, hit in the clutch, and got outstanding pitching. When you couple those three together it spells success. What a day for our seniors. Baker Darling, Fisher, and Axline all stepped it up today.I remember when Goode slammed three out of the yard. I will never forget those three or the three Baker hit today.Bake made a part of Railroader history. We have Catoctin on Monday. They are our rival and we need to be ready to play. I hope we can keep this train rolling.
2009 JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER
Head Coach : Vince Carey 16th Season
Asst Coach : Matt Feldman 1st Season
Tyler Shreve rhp/inf Fresh
Cole Flemming of Fresh
RJ Hernandez c Fresh
Dylan Brown c Fresh
Brice Beachley rhp/inf Fresh
Danny Griffin rhp/inf Fresh
Travis Smith rhp/inf Fresh
Travis Stroud rhp/inf Fresh
Tyler Wigfield rhp/inf Fresh
Spencer Cooper rhp/of Soph
Eric Omdahl rhp/of Soph
Josh Allison c/of Soph
CJ Shankle of Soph
ST Cooper rhp/of Soph
Todd Cutsail rhp/1b Soph
Josh Merriman of Soph
Zach Struss rhp/3b Soph
Timmy Mcdermitt of Soph
Ryan Simons 1b Soph
South Carroll Downs Roaders 9-2
South Carroll broke open a 1-1 deadlock in the bottom of the 4th with 2 runs as they never looked back and downed Brunswick by a 9-2 final score. The Railroaders got on the board first with a lone tally in the 1st frame. With one out Michael Hooper drew a base on balls. Houston Darling than ripped a single into left. After Zach Dinges was sat down on strikes , Ethan Baker drew a base on balls. Railroader Designated Hitter Andy Axline than ripped a liner up the middle off the pitchers leg for a single that plated Hooper.
South Carroll went around the Roaders in the 4th inning with two tallies. Railroader Joey Fisher went into the 4th inning, but poor defensive play led to two uneared runs and Fisher lost command. Dawson went to Righthander Mike Veverka. Veverka was reached for 6 earned runs over the next 3 frames.
Brunswick added one more run in the 7th inning. Johnny Lapole walked and scored on an Ethan Baker single.
Fisher suffered the loss off the bump. The Senior righty was only reached for 3 Cavalier hits. Houston Darling went 2-2 with two singles and was hit by the pitch twice. Etan Tome doubled and Andy Axline and Baker collected singles.
Things fell apart in the 4th inning said Dawson.We made some mental mistakes and defensive miscues in that inning that opened the door for them. Joey wasn't getting hit hard we just allowed them extra outs and they took advantage of it. Mike was getting his breaking ball up and South Carroll dialed in on it. Once he settled down and stayed low in the zone he had a couple of good innings. We were stagnant today with the bats. Once again we should have put up at least 3 runs in that 1st frame.Too many times we are clogging up the big inning with guys not getting the ball in play. We have Middletown on Friday I hope we can put all the facets together and pick up a win.
Derr Fires No Hitter, Railroaders Crush Goretti 15-1
Senior lefthander Ryan Derr had it all working as he tossed a gem of a game at the Gaels on a windy Saturday afternoon. Derr recorded a no hitter with 11 k's. On the game Derr only threw 14 balls at Goretti,with no walks. Goretti was able to put a run on the board in the 1st frame but it was of the unearned variety. Derr struck out the Goretti lead off hitter Martin, but the last strike got away from Freshman catcher Brett Strahin allowing the baserunner to reach base. He eventually scored on an infield error.
Meanwhile the Brunswick offense was potent as they plated 6 1st inning runs highlighted by Joey Fishers three run homer well beyond the fence in right. Other big hits in the inning were an AJ Fogle triple, a two RBI single off the bat of Zach Dinges, and a Houston Darling single.
The Railroaders kept the pressure on as they plated 5 more in the 3rd frame. Ethan Wigfield picked up a ribby on a single to left. AJ Fogle slammed a two RBI double down the leftfield line, and Darling picked up a ribby on a single.
Brunswick kept the pressure on with 4 more in the 4th inning. Michael Hoopers 3 RBI double was the big blow. The other hit in the inning was a single off the bat of Mike Veverka.
Fogle went 2-4 on the game with a triple and double while collecting 2 RBI'S. Hooper went 2-4 as well with the double while garnering 4 RBI'S. Houston Darling collected two singles in 4 trips to the plate. Ethan Baker slammed a 5th inning double. Fisher collected the 3 run bomb,and Veverka, Dinges, and Wigfield all had singles on one hit days.
Derr was near perfect (said Dawson ) and we gave him more than enough offensive support. He only threw around 60 pitches which was huge because he only threw around 70 on Monday. We can only use Ryan as much as his pitch count will allow. Forunately he hasn't maxed out and has been ready to go earlier than expected these last two games. Another factor is both have been 5 inning contest. He had everything working and really attacked the zone. On the other hand I hope we can continue to put up the runs the way we have the last two games. When you give Derr something to work with he is pretty darn tough.
Brunswick will host Smithsburg on Monday and than travel to Boonsboro on Wednesday. The Railroaders will be at home again Saturday when they host Tuscarora at 4:00 in the Neil Keller Memorial Tournament. Middletown will face Clear Spring at 1:00 in the 1st round contest.
Railroaders Take Two From Williamsport Behind Fishers No Hit Shutout
Joey Fisher fired a no hit shutout at the Wildcats as the Railroaders downed Williamsport in game one 9-0. Fisher collected 6 k's along the way. Fisher only allowed two baserunners the entire game.
The Railroaders jumped on Williamsport starter Hammond for 3 1st inning runs. Big hits in the inning were RBI singles off the bats of Houston Darling and Ethan Tome. Brunswick collected one run in the 3rd frame as Zach Dinges singled and eventually scored on a passed ball. The Railroaders put the pressure on with 2 more 4th inning runs. Brett Strahin singled and scored on AJ Fogles single. Fogle scored as Zach Dinges was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Brunswick concluded their scoring with 3 runs in the 5th inning. Michael Hooper scored Strahin on a sac fly, Houston Darling plated Ethan Wigfield on a fielders choice , and Ethan Tome plated Fogle on another fielders choice.
Zach Dinges led the charge on a 3-3 day all singles. AJ Fogle went 2-4. Hooper collected a singleas did Darling , Tome, and Strahin.
We put a good one together said Head Coach Roger Dawson. Joey threw a great game. He attacked the zone and had total command. We hit in the clutch today and kept the pressure on them. It was a great all around effort.
Game two saw the Railroaders hammer the Wildcats 17-3. Junior lefty Paul Walters fired the 5 inning abbreviated contest. Walters chucked a 4 hitter on 9 k's. Walters was reached for 3 runs all coming in the 3rd inning.
Brunswick got on the board early with 4 runs in the 1st inning, and 7 runs in the 2nd. The Railroaders added one run in the 4th frame and put things away as they garnered 5 5th inning tallys.
Zach Dinges stayed hot on another multiple hit game and went 2-4 with a double. Michael Hooper went 2-3, and Cole Williamson went 2-2. Houston Darling collected an RBI double, and Ethan Wigfield and Jeremy Roderick both had doubles. Wigfields double had 2 RBI'S attached. Other hits included singles off the bats of Fogle, Johnny Lapole, Ethan Tome,Ethan Baker,and Brett Strahin.
It was good to see Paul throw the ball the way I know he can. He worked ahead in the count and his slider was nasty. He sat the hitters up well and used the slider as the out pitch.We also came out ready to play in this one. We pounded the ball hard and took advantage of every opportunity they gave us. These wins put us right back in the hunt at 3-2 in the conference. Everyone in our conference has at least 1 loss, so we kind of control our own destiny.
Brunswick travels to Smithsburg on Friday for a 4:45 contest.
2009 VARSITY ROSTER
Head Coach : Roger Dawson 17th Season
Asst Coach : Jayson Mobley 3rd Season
Pitching Coach : Jeff Axline 3rd Season
Returning Seniors :
Andy Axline #19 Outfield
Ethan Baker #15 Outfield
Ryan Derr #7 Lhp
Houston Darling #3 SS/Rhp
Joey Fisher #17 Rhp/Inf
Keith Conerly #14 Outfield
Jeremy Roderick #8 Rhp/Inf/Of
Ethan Tome #21 1b
Ethan Wigfield #20 C/Of/1b
Cole Williamson #1 Outfield
Returning Juniors :
Michael Hooper #11 Oufield/Lhp
Paul Walters #5 Lhp
Returning Sophmores :
AJ Fogle #6 Inf
Zach Dinges #4 Inf
New Players :
Johnny Lapole JR. #2 Inf
Mike Veverka JR. #9 C/Rhp
Spencer Cooper Soph. #10 Rhp/Of
Brett Strahin Fresh. # 25 C
Blazers Score 3 Late To Edge Roaders In Opener 4-1
Just like last seasons 1st game with the Blazers the Railroaders found themselves in a good one in which Clear Spring was able to go around Brunswick late in the game and pull out a nail biter. The victim off the mound for Brunswick was Senior lefty Ryan Derr who suffered the loss in 08 1-0 in which he fired a 1 hitter. Yesterdays loss was just as disappointing as the crafty left limited Clear Spring to just 3 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Derr collected 8 k's on the day.
Brunswick garnered their lone run in the 1st frame as AJ Fogle led off with a walk followed by a free pass to Michael Hooper as well. Veteran Senior Houston Darling ripped a 2-1 John Kehr offering to left to plate Fogle and put runners at 2nd and 3rd with no outs. Kehr sat down Ethan Baker and Zach Dinges on k's and Andy Axline hit a hard grounder to short stop and the Blazers were off the hook with minimal damage.
Clear Spring tied things up when they got a lone run off Derr in the 2nd inning. The score remained that way until the 6th frame. After retiring all three Blazer hitters on K's in the 5th inning Derr surrendered a lead off double to Brandon Glazer who led off. The ball just made it into fair play on the inside of the 1st base bag. Derr induced a ground out off the bat of Burzoff to Houston Darling with the 1st out. Glazer moved to 3rd on a wild pitch. Kyle Crist attempted a suicide squeeze as Derr let the ball go wildly and to the screen, and Clear Spring led 2-1. With a runner at third they attempted the squeeze again as Brunswick pitched out and got the runner nailed and executed the run down. Derr than walked Crist. Roger Dawson than brought on Joey Fisher to the hill. Fisher Walked Jordan Thurber to put two runners on. Clear Springs Green than ripped a 1-1 offering to right for a double that plated two. The relay throw to 3rd nailed Green to end the inning, but not before Claer Spring led 4-1.
Brunswick threatened in the 7th as they loaded the bases but were unable to push anything across and the game ended with the Blazers on top 4-1.
We had our opportunities but didn't capitalize when we had our chances. That 1st inning could have really put the pressure on them. Derr had them in check and two more to work with would have been nice. We left 10 runners on the base paths and you just cant expect to beat Clear Spring when you dont capitalize. They have a really nice team with quality arms.
Houston Darling had 2 hits on 4 plate appearances and the lone RBI. Zach Dinges , Ethan Baker, and Ethan Tome all collected singles on the day. Micael Hooper collected 3 free passes.
Axlines 7th Inning 2 RBI Single Just Enough As Railroaders Squeak Past Boonsboro 5-4
In a hard fought contest that saw several lead changes, Andy Axlines 2 RBI single in the top half of the 7th inning allowed the Railroaders to go past the Warriors and squeak one out 5-4. In that inning Zach Dinges led off with a line drive single up the middle. Ethan Baker laid down a bunt single to put runners at 1st and 2nd. After a passed ball moved the runners up, Axline worked the count full. After fouling off three pitches, Axline ripped a Nick Colgan fastball up the middle and put Brunswick up 5-3 a lead they would not relinquish.
The Warriors drew first blood when they put up a lone run in the 1st inning off of Railroader ace Ryan Derr. The score remained that way until Brunswick tied it up in the 4th frame. With two out Ethan Baker singled to left. Axline drew a base on balls and Brett Strahin collected an infield single to load them up. Ethan Wigfield had a great at bat as he induced a walk and the score was deadlocked at one. The Railroaders grabbed a 2-1 lead with a lone tally in the 5th inning.Michael Hooper drew a base on balls to get it going. Houston Darling laid down a bunt and the attempt to get Hooper at second was thrown wildly and Brunswick was in business. Ethan Tome attempted a bunt that he got in the air and there was one down. Dinges than delivered a single into left as the Warrior leftfielder Nokes threw a dead on strike to the plate to nail Hooper.With two outs Ethan Baker was hit by a pitch to load them up again. Axline worked the pitcher and drew a base on balls as the Roaders grabbed a 2-1 lead. Boonsboro took advantage of a Brunswick error in the bottom half of the 5th inning and took a 3-2 lead. Brunswick would not be denied as the tied it up with one run in the 6th frame. Ethan Wigfield led off with a single. AJ Fogle promptly moved him up with a great sac bunt. Jeremy Roderick entered to run for Wigfield and quickly moved to 3rd on a passed ball. Michael Hooper than delivered a single up the middle to tie it up at 3. The great 7th inning and Axlines clutch hit was just enough to pull the Roaders through in this one.
Railroader ace Ryan Derr picked up his 3rd win of the season. Derr chucked 6 complete innings surrendering 3 runs, 1 of which was earned, off 4 Warrior hits ,while fanning 12, and walking 2. Joey Fisher came on in the 7th inning to record the save. Fisher was reached for 1 unearned run ,off no Warrior hits, with 1 k, and 0 base on balls.
Ethan Baker went 3-3 on the day to lead the offensive charge. Michael Hooper was 2-3 with a double. Zach Dinges went 2-4 as a multiple hitter as well. Other Railroader hits included the Axline single, as well as singles off the bat of Brett Strahin, and Wigfield.
That was pretty much a war said Head Coach Roger Dawson. I'm glad to see us battle like that. We wanted it and fought hard to take it from them. We made some defensive mistakes and Boonsboro took full advantage of each of them. If we could have played a clean defensive game I think we would have had better control of things. Derr was tough again and Joey did a good job once he settled in. Axlines clutch hit was big and proved to be the difference. This was a good win for us.
The Railroaders host Tuscarora at 4:00 on Saturday in the Neil Keller Memorial Tournament. Clear Spring and Middletown face off at 1:00.
Railroaders Gloves Costly In Loss To Tuscarora 9-4
In a game that the Railroaders committed 8 errors, 4 in the dredaded 7th inning,was still much in their own hands in deciding the outcome. Head Coach Roger Dawson commented, We simply gave that game away. Deadlocked in a 4-4 ballgame going into the top of the 7th inning, Joey Fisher induced the 1st out a pop fly to left off the bat of Tuscarora catcher Burks. Jones than stepped to the plate and singled as the ball was bobbled in the outfield for the 1st error of the inning. A hard gorunder was hit in the infield and through the fielders legs as Tuscarora was ahead to stay. Add in another infield error and an outfield throwing error and Tuscarora was up 9-4 on 5 unearned runs in that frame.
Tuscarora got on the board in the 1st inning with a lone tally. Brunswick came charging back with two in the bottom half.The big hit was a two RBI single to rightcenter off the bat of Sophmore Zach Dinges. Tuscarora took a 3-2 advantage with 2 unearned runs in the 3rd inning. Brunswick tied it up with 1 run in the 3rd. Michael Hooper doubled and scored on Ethan Tomes double. Brunswick grabbed a 4-3 lead after 4 innings. In the 4th Houston Darling singled. He scored from 1st when Ethan Baker tripled off the fence in rightcenter. Railroader Coach Dawson was thinking If I can get Joey through the 6th we will go to Derr to close this one down. That thought was shortlived as the Railroaders allowed Tuscarora their only earned run on the day. That sat up the dreaded finish in the last inning for Brunswick.
Fisher went all 7 for the Roaders. He surrendered 9 runs of which only 1 was earned off 11 Titan hits , with 2 k's 2 walks and 2 hit batters. Darling went 2-3 for Brunswick with 2 singles. Zach Dinges was 2-3 with 2 RBI'S. Hooper collected the double as did Tome on 1 hit days. Ethan Baker tripled and Andy Axline singled.
We played poorly defensively and mentally said Dawson. Give a team 8 unearned runs and you can pretty much forget it. Not only was the glove work tragic we made a bunch of mistakes thinking wise as well.
In the 6th inning and the game tied at 4, Brunswick got lead off hitter Brett Strahin on as he drew a walk. Brunswick was unable to get the bunt down and the runner was picked off 1st by the Titan catcher. That was a total momentum shift said Dawson. We have the opportunity to put the pressure on them and make mistakes at the plate and base path.We had Derr ready if we could have executed. No other way to put it other than we simply gave it away.
Smithsburg Derails Railroaders 14-2
Brunswick was back to its Jekyl and Hyde scenario as Smithsburg plated 9 1st inning runs and never looked back. Brunswick staryer Paul Walters had trouble finding the zone again as the Junior lefthander surrendered 7 runs while giving up 0 hits on 5 free passes and a hit batter. Couple all that with an infield error and the Leopards were way out in front. Junior righty Mike Veverka came in with 2 out in the 1st frame and surrendered two runs in that inning. Veverka settled down and was not reached for another run until the 7th inning, when Smithsburg got him for 4 unearned runs. Veverka went 5 1/3 innings surrendering 6 runs off 10 hits with 4 k's, and 2 free passes. Another Junior Michael Hooper came on in the 7th inning and surrendered no runs off no hits with no walks and no k's.
Brunswick didnt get on the board until the 5th inning.Andy Axline drew a base on balls to get it going. Brett Strahin collected an infield single to move Axline up. Axline eventually scored after two passed balls. The Railroaders answered with one more lone tally in the 6th inning. Axline garnered an infield single and eventually scored on a throwing error in the infield.
The Railroaders could manage but just 3 hits, singles off the bats of Axline, Strahin, and Houston Darling. Meanwhile UNC Charoltte bound Josh Conway mowed Railroader hitters down consistently. Conway collected 13 k's in his six innings of work.
Paul just couldnt find the zone said Railroader coach Roger Dawson. They didnt collect one single hit off of him but walks are as good as hits. Throw an error or two in and you are in real trouble. We knew we were facing Conway and that we would have to play a prestine game. The dreaded base on balls put us in a hole we couldnt get out of. We didn't quit and Veverka gave us some great innings. We could have rolled over and let them take it in 5 but we battled and made them play all 7. Boonsboro on Wednesday, we need to bounce back.
Walkersville Slips Past Railroaders 2-0 On Pellitier, Zuniga No Hitter
Sean Pelletier and Joey Zuniga goosed egged the Railroader squad on no hits at Railroader land on Friday as they recorded a 2-0 victory for Walkersville. The Lions recorded two unearned runs off Railroader ace Ryan Derr , one coming in the 2nd inning and another in the 5th frame. Derr scattered 7 Lion hits with 7 k's, and 3 walks.
Pelletier worked 6 innings for the victory and Zuniga recorded the save. The Railroaders just couldn't get anything going off the righty as he mixed a good breaking ball and changeup well. Zuniga came on in the 7th and the lefty just shut the door.
Just one of those days said Head Coach Roger Dawson. We started pressing after the 4th inning and took poor approaches to the plate. I know we swung at 1st pitch breaking balls at least 3 times during the game. Thats just getting too anxious and not hitting what you want. The two they got were give mes as well. It just seems every time we defensively blunder it crosses the plate. I thought Pelletier was tough and threw a great game but we let him off the hook a couple of times with poor approach at the plate. We also ran ourselves right out of a big inning in the 6th with a huge baserunning blunder. When a guy is that tough on you baserunning has to be prestine. Unfortuately we let a potentially big inning get away because of a mental mistake on the basepaths.
Brunswick returns to action on Tuesday as they travel to Poolesville for a 4:30 game.
Catoctins 4 Run 6th Too Much, Roaders Outsted 7-4
The Railroaders had just grabbed the momentum and lead as they went around the Cougars 4-3 after the top half of the 6th inning. Mother nature than put a damper on things as a few bolts of lightning appeared and the game was halted for over 30 minutes. Catoctin came right out and plated 4 runs off 6 hits to grab a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
Catoctin grabbed an early 3-0 lead in the bottom half of the 4th inning. The Railroaders charged right back in the top half of the 5th. Ethan Baker sent a line drive into left to get it going. With two outs Houston Darling sent a sharp grounder between 1st and 2nd that got under the glove of Catoctins Justin Albright allowing Baker to score. Senior 1st baseman Ethan Tome than stepped to the plate and belted a 1-0 curve from RJ Smith over the fence in left to tie it at 3. The Railroaders took a shortlived lead in the 6th inning. Andy Axline walked to start things off. Dawson entered Eric Omdahl to run. After a wild pitch and passed ball Omdahl was on third. After yet another wild pitch Omdahl charged home and Brunswick was up 4-3.
Derr did his best to hold the lead in the 6th but Catoctin seemed to get the breaks. Landon Routzahn sent a line drive to Houston Darling at second who looked to have made a great play but the ball popped out of the glove and Routzahn was on 1st with no outs. Austin Carter than laid down a perfect sac bunt. Catoctin than got a huge break as Larsen was unable to get the bunt down and Derr had him 0-2, but a swinging bunt dribbled right down the line at third and they had runners at 1st and third. Larsen quikly swiped second base. Derr worked Tanner Ausherman hard and had him in a hole but he fought off a nice slider and sent a liner into right that plated two and Catoctin grabbed the lead back. Krstanovic than hit a single past third and into left. Pinch hitter Weaver came to the plate and again hit a swinging bunt that laid perfect for no play. The next batter Albright fell in the hole and fought off another great slider from Derr that looped just behind Fogle and Darling for a two RBI single.
We just couldn't cut a break in that dreaded 6th said Dawson.They only hit 2 balls hard that whole inning and got 4 runs. I give them credit they fought off some great pitches. The swinging bunts and bloopers doomed us. Hey thats the game , you find a way to get the ball in play and anything can happen.
Derr went 6 strong innings surrendering 7 runs off 9 Cougar hits , with 5 k's and 1 free pass. Darling went 2-3 for Brunswick, and Tome collected the two run homer, and Baker a single.
We went down 14 times today on the srikeout. Thats probably the difference . If we put half those balls in play we likely put up a few more runs. Smith is tough and is going to be a great player considering he is just a sophmore. I still thought we could have done better at getting the ball in play. I know we played hard and gave it what we had. Thats all I ask of my guys, to leave it all on the field. I think we did that today, we just didnt get the breaks, and went down too many times on the strikeout. I want to thak all of my seniors for all they have done for the program. I will miss them.
2009 Junior Varsity Schedule
03/21/2009 11:00 AM (H) Walkersville H S
03/21/2009 1:00 PM (H) Walkersville H S
03/24/2009 4:30 PM (H) Catoctin H S
03/28/2009 11:00 AM (A) Middletown H S
03/28/2009 1:00 PM (A) Middletown H S
03/31/2009 4:30 PM (H) Frederick H S
04/04/2009 11:00 AM (H) Linganore H S
04/04/2009 1:00 PM (H) Linganore H S
04/07/2009 4:30 PM (A) Urbana H S
04/18/2009 11:00 AM (H) Tuscarora H S
04/18/2009 1:00 PM (H) Tuscarora H S
04/21/2009 4:30 PM (A) Catoctin H S
04/25/2009 11:00 AM (A) Governor Thomas Johnson H S
04/25/2009 1:00 PM (A) Governor Thomas Johnson H S
2009 Coaches Profiles
Head Coach : Roger Dawson is entering his 18th season as head coach and 22nd season overall. A former All M.V.A.L, All Area selection as a Railroader 1982. Dawson played colleigately at Frederick Community College,and Shepherd College. Took over as Head Coach in 1993. Dawsons teams have won 6 Regional Titles,4 County Titles, 3 M.V.A.L. Titles,and a State Title in 1996. Dawson was named Frederick News Post Coach Of The Year in 1993,1996,and 2001.He was selected as Maryland District 1 coach of the year in 1996,and 2001. Dawson coached the Maryland Crown All Star team in 1997,and 2002. He was selected as the Head Coach of the very 1st Mid. Md. Baseball All Star Classic for 2006. Dawson was voted MVAL Coach of the year in 2000, and 2001. Dawson's record at BHS stands at 222-131. He has a .629 winning %.
Head JV Coach : Vince Carey is entering his 17th year in a Railroader uniform. Carey was a former Railroader(1981). Carey guided the 1997 JV team to an 11-1 record. Carey has decided to take on the JV job again for 2009. Carey will also serve as an assistant on the Varsity level
Asst Varsity Coach : Jayson Mobley will be entering his 4th year in a Railroader uniform. Mobley spent several seasons in Walkersville, and was Head Coach in 2006. Mobley is a familiar face in the Brunswick Baseball community as he has played for the Brunswick Orioles for many years. Mobley adds a tremendous amount of experience to the Roader staff, and will likely be used as the hitting coach. He will also be in the 1st base box for 2009.
Pitching Coach : Jeff Axline returns to the Railroader staff after coaching at the little league level the past several seasons. Axline served as the Railroader JV coach for several seasons. Axline will work with pitchers on both the JV and Varsity levels. He will also serve as the Bench Coach at the Varsity level.
Asst. JV Coach : Matt Feldman puts on a Railroader uniform for the 12nd time since 2003 where he was the starting catcher for two seasons. Matt will work with the infielders and catchers. He will also work with the hitters at that level. Feldman will also serves as the 1st base coach.
Railroaders Have Unique Home-Field Advantage
The Brunswick High School Baseball facility, otherwise known as "Merriman Stadium," has long been considered one of the finer baseball stadiums around the area. Located on Cummings Drive, and just a short walk from the high school itself, the home of the Railroaders is equipped with all of the neccessities that any baseball purist could appreciate. The field boasts a brick-dust infield, a substance that holds up in the spring rains year after year. Along with the grass baselines, the BHS field also has fungoe circles on either side of homeplate, giving the park a "major league" feel. Astroturf surfaces can be found in front of the pitching mound dirt, and behind the homeplate circle. These surfaces provide two spots where BHS pitchers and coaches can hurl batting practice without damaging the surrounding dirt/grass field surface. Spacious dugouts are found on both sides of the field, with the hometown Railroaders occupying the 3rd base dugout. Fences align the top step of both dugouts, giving the players a place to lean while focusing on the game. Speaking of fences, the entire fence that surrounds the field is covered on top with plastic piping, an element that has prevented countless injuries over the past several years. A batting cage sits down the right field line, outside of the fence, giving the Railroaders and the opposition ample opportunities to tune up for a game. Bullpen mounds sit down the right and left field lines, with the Railroader bullpen containing an astroturf surface in the catcher's area. The Railroaders also have the advantage of scheduling night games if the situation calls for it as the BHS facility is equipped with lightpoles that surround the field. Fans are not left out either. With a concession stand, bathrooms, press box, and plentiful seating (bleachers down 1st and 3rd, covered bleachers behind home plate, lawn chair area), the Railroader home field gives fans every opportunity to relish their experience at the ball game.
Merriman Stadium
Another look at the home of the Brunswick Railroaders.
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