Game #6 - Muskies comeback bid falls short

The Muskies almost found lightning in a bottle for a second time today but their rally in the 6th inning fell short, losing 19-14 to a home-run-hitting team from Massachusetts.  The long ball did in the Muskies especially during a 10-run barrage by the MA team in the bottom of the first.  The Muskies got within 13-8 after a strong 5th inning but in the bottom half they gave up 6 runs to put the game out of reach.  They continued fighting, just like the elusive trophy fish in Minnesota lakes, scoring 6 more runs in the top of the 6th making it a little uncomfortable for home team.  It looked like the rally would continue but a 6' 3" MA third baseman snagged a line shot that looked destined for a double to end the rally.  Had he been an inch shorter we might still be playing.

Bracket play begins on Wednesday and the Muskies will have one bye before taking the field in a single elimination bracket tournament.  We play at 11:00 AM and from here on out, it's win or go home.  The team has created some good memories and built a good foundation that we hope will result in a deep run in the tournament.  Stay tuned as we continue our journey.

Go Muskies!

Game #5 - Muskies Rally to Win in Extra Innings

The Muskies moved to 3-2 in pool play after a thrilling come from behind game that went into extra innings.  The Muskies went out to an early 2-1 lead but were over taken by a strong hitting Syracuse, NY team.  In the bottom of the 5th the Muskies rallied to get within 7-6 but gave up 3 more runs in the top of the 6th.  It looked like a daunting task for the Muskies to win or extend the game, but Jack homered in the bottom of the 6th to get the Muskies within 10-7.  Aggressive base running and timely hitting evened the score at 10-10 but the Muskies couldn't put the winning run across in the 6th.  Syracuse scored 1 run early in the top of the 7th, but then the Muskies shut them down for the home half of the 7th inning.  In the bottom of the 7th the Muskies got base runners on quickly and got bases loaded.  The Muskies scored twice in the bottom of the 7th to take the victory against a very good Syracuse team.

Sorry no pictures from today's action are available.  The Muskies are now 3-2 for the tournament, and play tonight at 7:00 pm Eastern with the chance to improve their seeding for bracket play.  The team is really starting to come together and building momentum for bracket play.  Lets hope it continues tonight.  Go Muskies!

Game #4 - Muskies get to .500 with win against Bombers

The Muskies opened up a big lead and shut down a strong New Jersey rally to preserve an 11-9 victory.  The Muskies' next game is tomorrow afternoon at 1:45 PM Eastern followed by a game under the Cooperstown Dreams Park lights at 7:00 PM Eastern.  Following those two games all the 104 teams will be seeded and single-elimination bracket play will begin.  The Muskies are hoping to earn one or two byes in Wednesday's action.  Keep checking the blog for updates as we move through the tournament action.

Game #3 - Muskies win big!

This Muskies combined strong pitching and defense with a barrage of home run to win their first game of the Cooperstown tournament 17-4 after four innings of play.  AJ, Cameron and Corbin hit three home runs in a row during one stretch of the game.  Jack also added another home run and AJ and Cameron belted additional home runs as the Muskie offense really got on track this morning.

Just a reminder that today's 1:45 PM (Eastern) game is available online.  check it out and sign up at:

https://secure.dreamsparktv.net//Accounts.aspx?Action=Register

Game #2 - Muskie comeback bid falls short 6-3

The Muskies tried coming back from a 6-1 deficit in the top of the 6th but came up short after giving up just 6 runs Ina quickly played game against an all-star team from Seattle, WA. We just left too many guys on base and committed a few too many fielding errors that led to runs for the other side. Pitching for the Muskies were Cameron, Jalen and Lucas.

Remember that our two games on Monday will also be shown online.  Go on line, get registered and pick the game at:  https://secure.dreamsparktv.net//Accounts.aspx?Action=Register

 The games are:

·         Monday 8/19 8:30am (EST) vs. So Cal National on field #2

·         Monday 8/19 1:45pm (EST) vs. Jersey State on filed #4