The Cubs opened the season with a W against the Cannoneers 9-2 last Sunday in Lansdale. Rob Cagliola had a good opening day at the plate for the Cubs going 3-5 with a run scored. Dan Chieffalo & coach Mike Vasas both added 3-4 days at the plate to the offense. Dan also had a solid day pitching going 4 innings with 3 strikeouts. Mike O'Connor came in in relief pitching 5 innings with 3 strikeouts as well. Dave Raimondo had 3 runs & 2 RBI for the Cubs in the win. First baseman Billy Tims went 2-3 with an RBI & BB in the win.

Next up for the Cubs are their rivals Top Lumber.

Due to everything that has been going on this year the division lost some teams from the division & added another team. The division saw Lehigh Valley Hurricanes, Newtown Braves & Philly Oldtimers leave & the Radnor Raiders return to Bux-Mont in the over 45 Division.

The new division now looks like below.

1 West Norriton Cubs

2 Top Lumber

3 Horsham Rays

4 Lansdale Cannoneers

5 Springtown Mudcats

6 Berwyn White Sox

I also (as you can probably tell ) have added music to the home page. Let me know what you think. I have several other tunes to choose from. 

An article about the Cubs skipper Mike Vasas on the MSBL National web site.

https://msblnational.com/bux-mont-and-msbl-fall-classic-veteran-mike-vasas-keeps-on-truckin/?fbclid=IwAR0gXncivpksx7DkKZaljh0uASBBODNjQdXhz-SmdUuptMBDNvLuGlI5dPI

As everyone has suspected, the season has been delayed until the stay at home order has been lifted. Can't wait to get started but this virus stuff is more important & must be stopped.

The Cubs headed to the Fall Classic in West Palm Beach & Jupiter Florida looking to bring home the championship for the first time in a number of years. The team felt confident heading into the classic after a solid regular season in the Bux-Mont Baseball league & a couple of additions to the roster for the tournament. This roster that was brought down to Florida didn't have any weak spots in the lineup, on the bench or in the starting rotation. The wasn't an easy out in the order. The order actually had about 7 guys that could bat 4th in it throughout the tournament. Weather in week one of the Fall Classic would play a factor some & cause absolute chaos in week two with how many rain outs occurred throughout the week.

Game # 1 of the tourney against the Columbus Dragons was supposed to be the Cubs stadium game being played in Roger Dean Stadium but after a lot of rain on Sunday they moved it to Marlins # 5. The Cubbies's offense was on fire from the start & provided runs support through out the game.Tony Carfagno came out of the chute with his A game & pitched 7 solid innings before Dave Raimondo came in to close out the game & seal a 15-3 win.

Game # 2, which was game # 1 of DH, was a rematch against the Hitzmen which were the team that both knocked the Cubs out of the playoffs & won the tournament last year. Tommy Troutman came out & pitched masterly pitched all 9 innings while the offense continued to rake as they defeated the defending champs 12-2.

Game # 3 ( game # 2 of a doubleheader ) had the team squaring off with the 2016 Fall Classic Champion MD Monarchs. The Cubs had to piece together pitching in this game after pitcher Dan Yannes pulled a muscle while pitching but the offense picked up the clack & won 8-5.

Game # 4 took on an old foe that has since changed the name of the team from the Atlanta Giants to the Atlanta Spirits. Every time these two teams meet it's a nail biter. Tournament MVP Matt Altieri hit the ball out & closed the game for the second time in the tournament the win over the Saints. Paul O'Connor started the game & pitched 7 1/3 innings in this meeting against the Saints as the final score was 7- 6.

The last game of the placing portion of the tournament took place against the Albany Yankees. Since the Cubs had locked up first in the division with a 4-0  record heading into the game against the Yanks the Cubs pitched the outfielders in this one.

After being seeded at # 2 in the playoffs we were now scheduled to play the Atlanta Spirit once again. This game was a laugher as the Cubbies won 11-3. Tommy Troutman pitched another 9 inning gem in the one.

Game # 2 the semi-finals the Cubs once again took on the Hitzmen. This game was a laughter as the Cubs win 11-2. Bobby Altieri took the hill for the Cubs pitching all 9 innings.

After the win over the Hitzmen it set the Cubs up to face the Isotopes in Roger Sean Stadium with former Cub Juan Rodriguez on the team.

Unfortunately rain came in over night & washed out all games for Saturday. So after discussion with the MSBL office the Cubs were declared the champions.

The Cubbies will be heading to Florida 11/4 - 11/09 to participate in the MSBL National Fall Classic Tournament as the Bux-Mont Cubs. The Cubs head to the fall classic every yearfor fun in the sun, playing in minor league facilities & trying for that national/tournament championship. The tournament has about 1500 players participating total in all the divisions. Past tournaments have included former major leaguers & NFL players such as Dante Bichette, Mark Whitten, Carl Everette, Dennis " Oil Can " Boyd, Jeff Bagwell & Doug Flutie.

Last year the Cubbies got to one game from the finals & are feeling good about this coming tournment. the Bux-Mont Cubs have a lot of the Collegeville Cubs & some added players from other teams. I will try to update the site & our facebook page throughout the tournament while in Florida.

CUBS 5        CANNONEERS 4

In a tight one the Cubs held off division rival Lansdale Cannoneers 5-4. Tommy Troutman pitched 7 string innings & had 3 strikeouts for the Cubbies. Rob Cagliola added a 2-4 day with an RBI & a 2b to the Cubs offense. Chris Weiss & Rick Ackourey both 2-3 games against the Cannoneers. Rick’s day also included a 2b.

CUBS 16         Panthers 5

The Cubs offense came alive against the Quakertown Panthers winning 16-5 in the route. Cubs pitcher Paul M. O’Connor Jr. pitched 5 string innings with 2 strikeouts & 1 unearned run. Rob Cagliola continued to hit going 2-3 with a 2b, BB & 3 runs while also driving in 3. Tommy Troutman & Frank Grecco both went 2-3 with a pair of runs each for the Cubbies. Tom also had a walk on the day.  Chris Weiss continued to be on fire going 3-4 with a 2b at the plate. The Cubs saw Brian Schad go 3-3 with a 2b while driving in 3 RBI.

CUBS 5          RAYS 4

In game # 1 of a double-header the Cubs held off the Horsham Rays, who had a late game comeback, 5-4. Tommy Troutman continued to throw the ball well for the Cubs pitching 7 innings with a pair of strike outs. Tommy also went 1-2 at the plate with 2 RBI. Bob Altieri led the way for the Cubs at the plate going 2-2 with a BB & a run against the Rays. Big guy Ted Geigus had a pair of 2bs for the Cubbies while going 2-3 at the plate.

CUBS 5       RAYS 4

The Cubs had to come from behind & win this one with 2 in the bottom of the 7^th to defeat the Rays 5-4 & complete a sweep of the doubleheader against the division rivals. Bob Altieri went 2-3 with 2 runs for the Cubs. Chris Weiss added a 2-2 day st the plate with a 2b & 2 RBI. Manager Mike Vasas went 1-2 with 2 RBI for the Cubs. Tony Carfagno went 1-2 at the plate in the Cubs win.

Been busy at home lately so I’m trying to get caught up today.

The Cubbies offense was running wild in this game defeating the Athletics 15-2. Rob Cagliola went 2-3 with a BB & 3 runs scored for the Cubs. Both Billy Tims & Rick Ackourey added 2-3 days at the plate to the offensive explosion. In addition to going 2-3 Billy had 3 RBI. Dave Raimondo continued to swing a hot stick this season going 3-4 against the Athletics. Bob Altieri went 2-2 with a 2b scoring twice & driving in 3.

CUBS 6 TOP LUMBER 4

In game one of a doubleheader against rival Top Lumber the Cubbies won 6-4. Tommy Troutman pitched a complete game going 7 strong innings. Cubs manager Mike Vasas  & Brian Schad went 2-3 in the opener against Top Lumber. Dave Raimondo added a 2-3 day at the plate with a BB & 2 runs to the offense. Bobby Altieri went 2-3 with a BB & 2 RBI.

CUBS 5    TOP LUMBER 3

Gane # 2 was another tight battle but the Cubs came away with a 5-3 victory to sweep the doubleheader against Top Lumber. New addition Billy McCann & Mike Vasas both went 2-3 for the Cubbies. Pitcher Mike O’Connor pitched a complete 7 innings in the nightcap.

CUBS 7   D-BACKS 3

This past week the Cubs took on the Hilltown D-Backs & won 7-3 in a time shortened 8 inning game. Pitcher Paul O’Connor pitched 6 strong innings giving up 1 unearned run in his return to the mound. Rob Cagliola went 2-4 in the Cubs win. Brian Schad added a 2-3 game to the offense. Rick Ackourey went 2-3 with a 2b for the Cubs. Billy Tims stayed hot going 2-2 with a BB, 1 run & 1 RBI on the day.

Getting caught up today.

On 05/19/19 the Cubs improved their record to 3-0 with a 14-8 victory over the Pottstown Pirates. Rob Cagliola had a pair of hits & a pair of walks while scoring 3 times in the win. Tommy Troutman had a solid game pitching 8 innings & fanning 4 & going 4-7 with 3 RBI at the plate. Brian Schad had a pair of hits & walks in the win. Manager Mike Vasas added a 4-5 day with 2 runs to the Cubs offensive attack against the Pirates.

The Cubs got another win in week # 2 defeating the Angels 11-10. It was a sloppy defensive game but the Cubs hung on at the end. Tommy Troutman pitched 3 innings & recorded 4 Ks. Tom also added a 3-5 day at the plate that included 2 runs & 3 RBI. Brian schad had another good day at the plate going 3-4 with 2 runs scored & 2 RBI. Dave Raimondo reached all four times at the plate getting 2 hits & 2 BBs. Dave also scored 3 times. 

The next gane for the Cubs is 4/28 at 1000 at Manderach Park against the Warrington Generals.

The Cubs opened the season yesterday with a 13-8 win over the Exeter Mets. Paul O'Connor got the W pitching 7 innings with 3 Ks. Rob Cagliola went 2-3 with 2 BBs & 2 runs. Brian Schad also added a 2-3 game with 3 runs scored. Chris Weiss went 2-3 with 3 RBI. Dave Raimondo drove in four. Chris Smith added a 2-3 day at the plate with a 2B & a BB.