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Bianco unofficially breaks hit record
June 2, 2006 – 01:00 PM
Ernie Bianco won the Rockledge Cubs team MVP award for 2005. But, Bianco and his teammates were unaware of what an accomplishment it was this past season. Bianco unofficially broke the Space Coast Roy Hobbs League hit record. Not only did Bianco grind out 33 hits while battling a hip injury. He did Not strike out once at the plate all season.. Bianco says, He's been training in the off season weight lifting program in hopes to coming back stronger and injury free next season. Coach/General Manager Don Ingram told reporters, that Bianco will be fined if he comes to Spring training over weight as he did last season. "No more Mr.Nice Guy," says Ingram, who expects nothing but the best effort from his players! There are reports Bianco has been seen training with exercise gurus Dick Spalding and Charlie Terryn with hopes of earning a spot on the 2006 roster.
Congratulations to the 2005 Rockledge Cubs season award winners
June 2, 2006 – 01:00 PM
2005 Rockledge Cubs season award winners as folows:
Ernie Bianco - Most Valuable Player
Tim Springstroh - "Catfish Ingram" Award (best pitcher)
Matt Hixon - Don "Ironman" Ingram Award (durability & dedication)
Bob Robidoux - Rookie of the Year
Ernie Bianco - Best Batting Average (.541)
Doug Mays - Home-run Champ (3)
Chuck Woodall - RBI Champ (20)
Ernie Bianco - Gold Glove Award (infield)
Bob Robidoux - Gold Glove Award (outfield)
Tom Lombardo - Most Improved Player
Special Awards
Don Ingram - Appreciation for his efforts as Coach Award
Julie & Don Ingram - Don "Ironman" Ingram Bobble-head Doll Night Doll
Ernie Bianco - Most Valuable Player
Tim Springstroh - "Catfish Ingram" Award (best pitcher)
Matt Hixon - Don "Ironman" Ingram Award (durability & dedication)
Bob Robidoux - Rookie of the Year
Ernie Bianco - Best Batting Average (.541)
Doug Mays - Home-run Champ (3)
Chuck Woodall - RBI Champ (20)
Ernie Bianco - Gold Glove Award (infield)
Bob Robidoux - Gold Glove Award (outfield)
Tom Lombardo - Most Improved Player
Special Awards
Don Ingram - Appreciation for his efforts as Coach Award
Julie & Don Ingram - Don "Ironman" Ingram Bobble-head Doll Night Doll
Cubs end season with "TEAM" party
June 2, 2006 – 01:00 PM
Don and I would like to thank everyone again on a nice season. Also, thank you to all those who attended the end of the season party at JD's. IT was a nice time for all and next year we hope to have an even better one.
Cubs eliminated in semi-finals, season still a success!
June 2, 2006 – 01:00 PM
The Rockledge Cubs were up-ended by the Space Coast Astros 8-6 in the semi-final game of the Space Coast Baseball league playoffs 8-6. Tim Springstroh came on to pitch, after Matt Hixon re-injured his groin muscle pitching to the first batter of the game. The Cubs had a rough first two innings trailing by a score of 7-0. It seems the Cubs needed some bandages to cover all the bleeders that the Astros put in play on them all night. "Its frustrating when your pitcher is throwing a good game and balls that are hit are just out of reach of your defensive players gloves, said shortstop Lenny Stahley.” Springstroh settled down and didn’t let up a run after the third inning. Stahley gave the Cubbies hope in the third inning. After a Tom Lombardo single, Stahley blasting a two-run home run to left centerfield to cut the lead to 7-2. The Astros pushed across another run in the bottom of the third to increase their lead to 8-2. After a scoreless fourth, the Cubs came back in the top of the fifth inning. With the bases loaded, Doug Mays ripped a ground ball base hit to the left side of the infield and the Astros shortstop made a nice play to keep it from going into the outfield. On a bizarre play, Mike Ramos scored and Lenny Stahley was caught between third and home. Stahley broke to the plate, the throw to the plate ricocheted of his helmet and went the backstop. Two runs scored to cut the lead to 8-4, but that’s all the Cubs could push across in the inning. In the top of the sixth, the Astros pitcher walked the bases loaded. Tom Lombardo drew a RBI walk to make it 8-5. Stahley popped up and Ernie Bianco drove in another run on a fielder’s choice to the shortstop. The Cubs then trailed 8-6 going into the top of the seventh, but went down in order to end the game.
“ It seems like its been that way all year, referring to the seeing eye singles the Astros put in play. But, that’s my theory too, put the ball in play and things happen, said second baseman Ernie Bianco. Nonetheless, the season was a success in my opinion. We battled a loss in pitching depth all year. We had guys that really stepped up that never really pitched before, they took the ball and gutted it out. I think a lot of guys, and myself, were happy with the season. Next year Manager Don Ingram and I will address are weakness's and try to fill those voids. I hope we can keep the same nucleus of players going into next season and see what happens. I think a lot of credit has to go to Manager Don Ingram. He has the hardest job out here and its not just making up a lineup. Its about playing everybody during the season and still being competitive with the other teams in the league. I think Coach Ingram did a great job, I thank him and ALL the Cubs for a great season.., said player/asst coach Bianco.” The Cubs will enjoy a relaxing (Thank God) off-season and get down to business come Spring Training next year, fuhgettaboutit!!!!
“ It seems like its been that way all year, referring to the seeing eye singles the Astros put in play. But, that’s my theory too, put the ball in play and things happen, said second baseman Ernie Bianco. Nonetheless, the season was a success in my opinion. We battled a loss in pitching depth all year. We had guys that really stepped up that never really pitched before, they took the ball and gutted it out. I think a lot of guys, and myself, were happy with the season. Next year Manager Don Ingram and I will address are weakness's and try to fill those voids. I hope we can keep the same nucleus of players going into next season and see what happens. I think a lot of credit has to go to Manager Don Ingram. He has the hardest job out here and its not just making up a lineup. Its about playing everybody during the season and still being competitive with the other teams in the league. I think Coach Ingram did a great job, I thank him and ALL the Cubs for a great season.., said player/asst coach Bianco.” The Cubs will enjoy a relaxing (Thank God) off-season and get down to business come Spring Training next year, fuhgettaboutit!!!!
Mays & Woodall's home runs carry Cubs past the Yankees 10-7
June 2, 2006 – 12:00 PM
Doug Mays (3 for 4) and Chuck Woodall (3 for 4) both homered and drove in 4 runs a piece to carry the Rockledge Cubs over the Space Coast Yankees 10-7. The Cubs struck first by scoring two runs in the first inning on a Mays RBI Double and Woodall RBI single. In the third inning, Woodall's line-drive three run homer left the field in a hurry and put the Cubs up 5-0. The Yankees came back and scored two runs in the top of the fourth. The Cubs answered again in the bottom of the fourth inning on a RBI single by Tim Springstroh. The Yankees made things interesting in the top of the fifth inning by scoring three runs to cut the lead to 6-5. The Cubs then broke things open in the bottom of the sixth with a Ernie Bianco RBI single to get things started. Then Doug Mays came to the plate and worked the count to 2-2 before he hit a monster three run home run over the left-field fence. Mays's home run put the Cubs up 10-5 and proved to be the winning runs in the game because the yankees pushed across two runs in the top of the seventh to cut the lead to 10-7. Lenny Stahley then struck out the Yankees number three batter for the final out of the game with two men on base to record the complete game win for the Cubbies. The Cubs will play in the loser's bracket final, Friday at 7:00 at West Oaks. They will face the winner of the Space Coast Astros and Brewers game on Wednesday night.
Ingram's clutch hitting leads the Cubs past the Suds 10-2
June 2, 2006 – 12:00 PM
Don "The Ironman" Ingram saved his best for the playoffs. Ingram went 3 for 3 at the plate and drove in three runs. Ingram gave the Cubs a much needed spark after finishing the season flat, losing 4 out of their last 5 games. Doug Mays also had a nice night at the plate going 2 for 3 with a double. Mark Cronan started on the mound for the Cubs earning his first win of the season. After weathering the storm in the first inning giving up two runs. Cronan then found his rhythm and silenced the Suds bats. Cronan had some help in the field from Tim Springstroh making two nifty catches that help shut down a Suds comeback. The Cubs meet the Yankees at Rockledge Park Tuesday night at 7:30.
Rain delays playoff game, with Cubs Leading the Suds 10-2
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
The Cubs elimination game against the Palm Bay Suds is postponed in the fifth inning with the Cubbies leading 10-2. The Cubs had one out and a 0 & 1 count to the batter. When head Umpire Woody Boyle postponed the game because of lightning. The Cubs will meet the Suds Monday night at 7:00 and finish the remaining 2 & 2/3 innings. The winner will advance to play the Space Coast Yankees immediately following the postponed game.
Cubs beat Yankees 7-5, then lose to Astros 13-3 in playoffs
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
In the first round of the playoffs, the Cubs deafeated the Yankees 7-5. Ernie Bianco pitched four innings giving up two earned runs for the win and Matt Hixon Pitched three innings of relief to earn the save. Bianco and rookie Bob Robidoux led the Cubs hitting combining for 7 hits & 4 RBI's at the plate. Also chipping in at the plate with two hits a piece were Lenny Stahley, Matt Hixon and Don Ingram.
In the second round, the Cubs were defeated by the Astros 13-3 in six innings. Lenny Stahley got the loss on the mound as the Cubs gave up eight unearned runs over six innings. Dick Spalding came in relief of Stahley and gave the Cubs two strong innings but it wasn't enough to overcome the big deficit. The Cubs will play the Palm Bay Suds Sunday at 3:30.
In the second round, the Cubs were defeated by the Astros 13-3 in six innings. Lenny Stahley got the loss on the mound as the Cubs gave up eight unearned runs over six innings. Dick Spalding came in relief of Stahley and gave the Cubs two strong innings but it wasn't enough to overcome the big deficit. The Cubs will play the Palm Bay Suds Sunday at 3:30.
Playoffs start, Yankees vs Cubs @ West Oaks 10:00 am
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
The Rockledge Cubs will meet the Space Coast Yankees in the first round of the playoffs Saturday @ 10:00 am @ West Oaks in Palm Bay. If the Cubs win, they will play the Space Coast Astros @ 1:00 pm @ West Oaks. If the Cubs lose they will meet the loser of the other 10:00 am game @ 3:30 pm @ West Oaks. The injury riddled Cubs hope for a fresh start after stumbling into the playoffs! Pitching has been a question mark for the Cubs down the stretch. However, manager Don Ingram has been using second baseman Ernie Bianco to eat up some innings as of late. Mark Cronan also looks to play a big role this weekend which he'll be available every game after 1:00 pm Saturday. The Cubs can count on the regular suspects on the mound (Dick Spalding, Lenny Stahley, Tim Springstroh and Matt Hixon) to carry the load. The other question Mark for the Cubs has to be, Where has that explosive offense been lately. Well, Nate Terryn is out with a broken hand and Doug Mays has been nursing a groin pull. Matt Hixon also has been battling a pulled muscle in his leg this season, looks to gut it out over the weekend. Ingram feels confident that the Cubbies can the job done even know they're short handed. "We have a great bunch of guys and good team chemistry as opposed to last year,"said second baseman Ernie Bianco. "The veterans have been playing like veterans, while the rookies added a much needed spark to our team." I think we have a good chance in the playoffs with our full compliment of players."All Cubs players keep a close watch to the website for updated info. Also, All Cubs players need to turn in their voting ballots by the end of this weekend.
Cubs comabcak from 8-2 deficit, beat Tilburg-Holland 10-8
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
Rockledge Cubs came back from a 8-2 deficit to beat Tilburg-Holland 10-8. The Cubs took an early 1-0 lead in the third inning when Tom Lombardo singled in a run with the bases loaded. Holland came back in the fourth inning, scoring seven runs to go up by a score of 7-1. The Cubs scrapped their way back cutting the lead to 8-4 in the bottom of the fifth inning and with two outs. Hot hitting Tim Springstroh came up big with a two out bases loaded double that cleared the bases to close the gap to 8-7. The Cubs managed three more runs in the fifth to take the lead 10-8. Ernie Bianco gave up one earn run, struck out two batters in one and a third innings in relief of Dick Spalding to earn the win for the Cubs. Erik Chaffiot came in to close out the six inning and the game to record the save. The Cubbies begin the playoffs Saturday August 6th, times and locations TBA.
Springstroh continues hot hitting as Cubs win final 8-4
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
The Rockledge Cubs finish the regular season beating the Space Coast Yankees 8-4 at Vets Park in Palm Bay. Tim Springstroh continued his hot hitting with a 3 for 3, two doubles & 2 RBI night at the plate. Mark Cronan started the game on the hill for the Cubs, but got into trouble by loaded the bases in the third inning. The Cubs Manager Don Ingram with a thin pitching staff, decided to try second baseman Ernie Bianco on the mound. It proved good for the Cubs as Bianco shut the Yankees down allowing one run and four hits over four & two thirds innings. Bianco working with new catcher Bob Robidoux, earned his first career win as a Roy Hobbs player. The Cubbies end their regular season at 8-7 in the Space Coast standings. The Cubs will play Tilburg-Switzerland in a tuneup game Friday night before the Space Coast league playoffs start August 4th.
Cubs end losing streak, Stahley & Woodall shine
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
In the first game of the doubleheader, the Cubs were pounded by the Brewers 12-0 in five innings.
In the second game of the DH. The Cubs end their five game losing streak by beating the Brewers 8-4. Lenny Stahley pitched a gutsy complete game win on the mound to even the Cubs record at 7-7 in the Space Coast standings. Stahley got into trouble in the third, fourth and fifth innings. However, the Cubs were not going to be denied in this game. Stahley made some key pitches with the bases loaded to get out of the jams and Ernie Bianco made a couple of nifty plays at second base to shut down any hopes of a Brewers comeback. Chuck Woodall carried the big bat for the Cubs going 2 for 4 at the plate including a homerun & 5 RBI's. Tim Springstroh and Bob Robidoux also joined in on the Cubs hitting attack collecting two hits a piece. Robidoux also made a spectacular catch in center field with the bases loaded to end the game. The Whole Cubs team including Willie Clark, Tom Lombardo & Marco Guitierrez contributed at the plate with hits on the day to help end the losing streak. The Cubs end the regular season Monday night against the Yankees at Vets Park in Palm Bay.
In the second game of the DH. The Cubs end their five game losing streak by beating the Brewers 8-4. Lenny Stahley pitched a gutsy complete game win on the mound to even the Cubs record at 7-7 in the Space Coast standings. Stahley got into trouble in the third, fourth and fifth innings. However, the Cubs were not going to be denied in this game. Stahley made some key pitches with the bases loaded to get out of the jams and Ernie Bianco made a couple of nifty plays at second base to shut down any hopes of a Brewers comeback. Chuck Woodall carried the big bat for the Cubs going 2 for 4 at the plate including a homerun & 5 RBI's. Tim Springstroh and Bob Robidoux also joined in on the Cubs hitting attack collecting two hits a piece. Robidoux also made a spectacular catch in center field with the bases loaded to end the game. The Whole Cubs team including Willie Clark, Tom Lombardo & Marco Guitierrez contributed at the plate with hits on the day to help end the losing streak. The Cubs end the regular season Monday night against the Yankees at Vets Park in Palm Bay.
Cubs fall to 6-6 after fourth loss in a row
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
The Cubs defense has been it's worst enemy in recent games and nothing changed on this night against the Americans losing 15-8. The Americans put fifteen runs on the board with the help of five errors and the Cubs couldn't recover. The Cubs managed nine hits, six of them off the bats of Ernie Bianco and Lenny Stahley. Bianco went hitless for the first time this season Sunday against the Sharks, but rebounded in a big way tonight going 3 for 4 and scoring 3 runs. Lenny Stahley a late hold out for the Cubs in spring training, came through big at the plate also collecting 3 hits and driving in 3 runs. But, it wasn't enough for the Cubs pitching staff has been worn thin with four games in the last three days. Mark Cronan in his second pitching appearance for the Cubs since coming off the DL, Suffered the loss. The Cubs fall to 6-6 and play a double header against the Brewers Sunday at Rockledge Park.
Cubs lose third straight game
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
Doug Mays continued his hot hitting, but the Space Coast Sharks upend the Cubs 9-4. Mays went 2 for 3 and drove in 2 runs at the plate for the Cubbies. Tim Springstroh and Bob Robidoux also chipped in with two hits a piece for the Cubs. Unfortunately for the Cubs, they lost their third game in a row and fall to 6-5 in Space Coast standings. Next game; The Cubs host the Palm Bay Americans Monday night at Rockledge Park @ 7:00.
Cubbies lose two games, drop to 6-4
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
The Cubbies drop two games to the Palm Bay Americans by a score of 4-2 and 12-2. In the first game the Cubbies lost a tough game which was a continued rainout game. The Americans held the Cubs potent hitting attack scoreless for 4 and 1/3 innings to win 4-2. In the second game, the Americans looked like the Americans of old pounding out twelve hits and twelve runs to win 12-2 in five innings. The Cubs record falls to 6-4 and slipped to third place in the Space Coast standings. The Cubs take on the Space Coast Sharks at Satellite High Sunday at 12:30.
Mays carries Cubs to 8-7 win with two home runs
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
Doug Mays broke out at the plate in a big way, blasting two home runs to push the Cubs past the Astros 8-7. Tim Springstroh started on the hill and had a 3-2 lead when he was relieved by Dick Spalding in the fourth inning. The Astros pushed across three runs in the inning to take a 5-3 lead. Matt Hixon came in to relieve Spalding in the fifth inning, but the Astros scored twice in the inning to go up by a score of 7-3. Doug Mays led the bottom of the fifth off by blasting his second home run of the game to cut the lead to 7-4. The Cubbies playing with a thin lineup on the evening, needed a spark in the sixth inning. Tom Lombardo reached base on a throwing error with one out and Ernie Bianco doubled to center field. Tim Springstroh's sacrifice fly drove in Lombardo to cut the lead to 7-5. Chuck Woodall then singled in Bianco and Nate Terryn singled in Woodall to tie the game at 7-7. Matt Hixon shut the Astros down in the top of the seventh inning to keep the score at 7-7. With one out Bob Robidoux singled and then Charlie Terryn came to the plate. Robidoux stole second base early in the count. On the next pitch with two strikes to Terryn, Robidoux broke for third base as Terryn struck out swinging. The catcher over threw third base and Robidoux scored the winning run. The Cubs up their record to 6-2 and hold a one game lead at the top of the Space Coast standings.
Stahley, Springstroh Pitch the Cubs past the Brewers 5-3
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
Lenny Stahley and Tim Springstroh combine on a three hitter to defeat the Brewers 5-3. After a shaky defensive second inning, the Cubs trailed 3-0. Tim Springstroh led the bottom of the second inning off with a double. Then the Cubs scored five runs on big hits by Matt Hixon, Johnnie Foster and Dave Smith. That proved to be the only runs the Cubbies would need. Lenny Stahley earned the win and Tim Springstroh pitched three innings of no-hit ball to earn the save.
Cubs win 7-5, tied for second place
June 4, 2006 – 10:00 AM
Cubbies pound out 11 hits and used six different pitchers to beat the Space Coast Astros 7-5. In the second inning Jamie Barrett started things off with a solo home run that cleared the center field wall in a hurry. In the top of the seventh inning with the Cubbies holding on to a 4-1 lead. Nate Terryn hit a two out double that scored two runs and Lenny Stahley singled in a run to take a 7-1 lead. Jamie Barrett came in to close the game out, but ran in to trouble by giving up three runs on four walks and hit. Barrett struck out the last batter and the Cubs held on to win 7-5. Tim Springstroh was credited with the win on the mound for his first win of the season. The Cubs next game is Wednesday at Rockledge Park against the Space Coast Brewers.
Foster, Bianco Lead Cubs past Yankees (Sponsor: All Brevard Golf Carts)
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
Johnnie Foster pitched a two hitter to pick up his first win of the season. Ernie Bianco led the Cubs hitting attack going 4 for 4 and 3 RBI's. In the second inning, the Cubs led 2-0 with two outs. Bianco came to plate and singled in Mark Cronnan to take go up 3-0. Bianco came through again in the third inning driving in two runs with a two out bases loaded single. "I love being in those situations." I feel like I focus better when the team needs a big hit." says Bianco. Four other Cubs, Johnnie Foster, Mike Ramos, Nate Terryn and Lenny Stahley all had two hits a piece to add to the Cubs potent offense. Next game the Cubs take on the Brewers at Rockledge Park Wednesday July 6th at 7:00.
Cubs Win 7-2, Reach .500 Mark (Sponsor: Boston Beef & Seafood)
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
Cubs even their season record at 2-2 with a convincing 7-2 win. Matt Hixon, Jamie Barrett, Dick Spalding and Steve Pacheco combined on a six hiiter to earn a 7-2 win against the Space Coast Yankees. Chuck Woodall continued his hot hitting going 2 for 4 and two RBI's. In the fourth inning, Ernie Bianco added to the scoring attack for the Cubbies by driving in a pair of runs with a bases loaded single and Mike Ramos later added a RBI single in the fifth to go up 7-2. Don Ingram managed a gem, playing all 15 players and working four pitchers into the game. The Cubs face the Yankees at Rockledge Park on Wednesday @ 7:00.
Cubs Split Twin-Bill, Terryn Homers twice (Sponsor: JD's Sports Bar & Grill)
June 2, 2006 – 10:00 AM
The Cubs split twin bill winning the first game 9-7. Nate Terryn hit two homeruns including a game winning walk off two run homerun in the bottom of the seventh. Tim Spingstroh added a homerun in the first inning on his first at bat of the season and Matt Hixon pitched a complete game to record his first win of the season.
The Sharks won the second game by a score of 9-3 and Johnnie Foster had another tough luck loss for the Cubs. Foster pitched well going into the fifth when the sharks scored five runs on two errors, three walks & only two hits. Ernie Bianco went 3 for 3 at the plate for the Cubs in the second game loss and 5 for 7 on the day. The Cubs look to bounce back against the Space Coast Yankees Wednesday on Don "The Ironman" Ingram Bobble Head Doll Night.
The Sharks won the second game by a score of 9-3 and Johnnie Foster had another tough luck loss for the Cubs. Foster pitched well going into the fifth when the sharks scored five runs on two errors, three walks & only two hits. Ernie Bianco went 3 for 3 at the plate for the Cubs in the second game loss and 5 for 7 on the day. The Cubs look to bounce back against the Space Coast Yankees Wednesday on Don "The Ironman" Ingram Bobble Head Doll Night.
Woodall Goes 3 for 3 in Cubs 5-2 Loss (Sponsor: Al's Trophy Shop)
May 16, 2006 – 02:00 PM
The Rockledge Cubs Opened the season losing to the Space Coast Astros 5-2. Johnnie Foster pitched five strong innings but ran into trouble in the sixth inning. After getting two quick outs, Foster gave up 4 runs on two walks, two doubles and a pass ball. The Cubs managed only five hits in the game. Chuck Woodall led all Cubs picking up where he left off from last season. Going 3 for 3 including a double that drove in the Cubs only runs on the day.
