On a night that was a pitchers duel and 8 scoreless innings on both sides, it was the ninth inning that provided all the fireworks. The Daytona Cubs managed to score the games first run of the night in the top half of the ninth off of Mike Woldarczyk, but Blake Parker could not save the game tonight for the Cubbies.
Parker, who recorded his 6th save of the season in the first game of the series walked Pedro Powell to lead off the ninth who would also swipe his 5th stolen base of the year. John Matulia laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Powell on third with one out giving way to Ryan Royster. Big Red wasted no time taking a pitch to deep center field that tied the ballgame at 1 with an ribi double.
An intentional walk to Hector Gimenez followed by a swinging strikeout of Matt Fields set the stage for Nevin Ashley. Down in the count 0-2 Ashley hit a ball hard up the middle and the skipper waved Royster around third for the game winning run, sliding into home ahead of the tag.
The Devil Rays walk-off winners for the second time this week and now have tied the series with Daytona at a game a piece. The series finale is tomorrow night with a 6pm first pitch. You can hear the game on the Devil Rays radio network starting at 5:45 with the Bud Light pre-game show.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Struggles continue
The Vero Beach Devil Rays seem to have lost their luster. The ball club has now dropped 12 of their last 13 most recently tonight against the Daytona Cubs. Vero was only able to muster up 1 run on just 3 hits leaving 7 men on base.
Wilton Noel had by far one of his best outings this season as a starter, but lacked the run support from the rest of his teammates. Same two teams tomorrow night and the beauty of this game is that you can go out there the next day and give it another go.
6:45 pm with the Bud Light pre game show on the Devil Rays radio network.
Wilton Noel had by far one of his best outings this season as a starter, but lacked the run support from the rest of his teammates. Same two teams tomorrow night and the beauty of this game is that you can go out there the next day and give it another go.
6:45 pm with the Bud Light pre game show on the Devil Rays radio network.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sputtering...
The Vero Beach Devil Rays have seem to have fallen into a rut and are struggling to climb out of it. 1-9 in their last ten in which an eight game losing streak was snapped after getting swept 4 straight by both the Tampa Yankees and the Dunedin Blue Jays.
Sure the Blue Jays are plowing their way through the entire league in the second half of the season (21-6). However, it's the Cubs and the Mets that continue to win ball games in the east. The Devil Rays have not been the same since both David Price and Jeremy Hellickson moved to the double A level in Montgomery.
Lakeland took game three of the series and now move ahead 2 games to 1 in this four game series with the finale on Wednesday night. As fate would have it, Wednesday is another dollar night at Holman. Fans can enjoy dollar hot dogs, sodas and beer all night long plus it is a web deal Wednesday. Say what? Log onto www.vbdrays.com and print off a coupon to get a half priced ticket to the game.
You can listen live starting at 6:45 on the Devil Rays radio network.
Sure the Blue Jays are plowing their way through the entire league in the second half of the season (21-6). However, it's the Cubs and the Mets that continue to win ball games in the east. The Devil Rays have not been the same since both David Price and Jeremy Hellickson moved to the double A level in Montgomery.
Lakeland took game three of the series and now move ahead 2 games to 1 in this four game series with the finale on Wednesday night. As fate would have it, Wednesday is another dollar night at Holman. Fans can enjoy dollar hot dogs, sodas and beer all night long plus it is a web deal Wednesday. Say what? Log onto www.vbdrays.com and print off a coupon to get a half priced ticket to the game.
You can listen live starting at 6:45 on the Devil Rays radio network.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Skid Now At 6
Vero Beach Devil Rays have now gone a full week without a victory. The last win came on Thursday, 7-10 against the Ft. Meyers Miracle with a final score of 12-1. Did the ball club use up all their runs?
The Yankees came into town riding a 10 game losing streak and snapped that with a 4 game sweep of the Devil Rays. Heading west for the final time this year, the Dunedin Blue Jays have gotten the better of Vero Beach taking the first two games both by shutouts. 1-0 on Wednesday and a 9-0 bruising on Thursday.
There are two games remaining in the four game series and a chance for the ball club to get some momentum going before heading home to face the Lakeland Flying Tigers for the final time this season. Currently Vero Beach is 5.5 games behind the Daytona Cubs in the east and Dunedin continues to lead the way in the west.
The 7 game homestand begins on Sunday with a 1pm first pitch and Revolutionary night will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd. Following the 4 game series against Lakeland, Vero Beach will welcome in Daytona for 3 games starting Thursday through Saturday. Of course you can hear all 7 games on the Vero Beach Devil Rays radio network.
The Yankees came into town riding a 10 game losing streak and snapped that with a 4 game sweep of the Devil Rays. Heading west for the final time this year, the Dunedin Blue Jays have gotten the better of Vero Beach taking the first two games both by shutouts. 1-0 on Wednesday and a 9-0 bruising on Thursday.
There are two games remaining in the four game series and a chance for the ball club to get some momentum going before heading home to face the Lakeland Flying Tigers for the final time this season. Currently Vero Beach is 5.5 games behind the Daytona Cubs in the east and Dunedin continues to lead the way in the west.
The 7 game homestand begins on Sunday with a 1pm first pitch and Revolutionary night will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd. Following the 4 game series against Lakeland, Vero Beach will welcome in Daytona for 3 games starting Thursday through Saturday. Of course you can hear all 7 games on the Vero Beach Devil Rays radio network.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Vero Beach Drops Opener to Yankees
The Tampa Yankees were riding a ten game losing streak when they arrived in Vero. Sometimes the common cure may be a little time away from home. That's exactly what the Yankees did with a series opener victory on Friday against the Devil Rays.
The ball was jumping off the bats as the first six hits by Tampa resulted in 4 2B's and 2 HR's. Tampa held on for the 5-3 win despite the late rally attempt in the bottom of the ninth by Vero Beach. With runners on the corners and two down, Joey Callender stepped to the plate representing the winning run, but grounded out to second on a 2-2 count.
The Series continues tonight with a 6pm start in which the Vero Beach Devil Rays salute the city of Sebastian, on Sebastian night at Holman. FREE TICKETS are still available at the Hale Groves store located on North U S Highway 1 in Sebastian.
The fireworks that were rained out last week as part of the July fourth celebration will be made up following the ball game tonight. I am out on assignment so J.C. Meyerholz, who joined me on the broadcast last night will handle the call solo. J.C. spent some time in the California league with the Bakersfield Blaze and I'm sure he will provide a story or two about that tonight during the game.
I'll be back on Sunday afternoon starting at 12:45 with the Bud Light pre game show and first pitch at 1pm.
The ball was jumping off the bats as the first six hits by Tampa resulted in 4 2B's and 2 HR's. Tampa held on for the 5-3 win despite the late rally attempt in the bottom of the ninth by Vero Beach. With runners on the corners and two down, Joey Callender stepped to the plate representing the winning run, but grounded out to second on a 2-2 count.
The Series continues tonight with a 6pm start in which the Vero Beach Devil Rays salute the city of Sebastian, on Sebastian night at Holman. FREE TICKETS are still available at the Hale Groves store located on North U S Highway 1 in Sebastian.
The fireworks that were rained out last week as part of the July fourth celebration will be made up following the ball game tonight. I am out on assignment so J.C. Meyerholz, who joined me on the broadcast last night will handle the call solo. J.C. spent some time in the California league with the Bakersfield Blaze and I'm sure he will provide a story or two about that tonight during the game.
I'll be back on Sunday afternoon starting at 12:45 with the Bud Light pre game show and first pitch at 1pm.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
A Win in Impressive Fashion
The Devil Rays not only inked a win a split the series with the Miracle, but did it in impressive fashion. 12 runs on 16 hits in which the top 3rd of the order finished 8-12 with 7 runs scored.
Garret Groce got on base his first three trips to the plate with an 0-2 count and John Matulia equaled that feat with three straight singles of his own. Neal Walton made good on his late substitution for Ryan Royster who suffered a minor back injury in the batting cage. Walton picked up 3 rbi's and had a quite night defensively in left with only one put out.
Everyone got into the act except for Christian Lopez and Nevin Ashley, but it was a total team effort in this victory. The Devil Rays still trail the Mets by 2.5 games with St. Lucie taking both games of the double header against the Tampa Yankees.
Speaking of Tampa, the Yankees are in town tomorrow to start a 4 game series. Tampa is struggling in the second half and the Devil Rays hope to continue their strong performance from tonight.
Garret Groce got on base his first three trips to the plate with an 0-2 count and John Matulia equaled that feat with three straight singles of his own. Neal Walton made good on his late substitution for Ryan Royster who suffered a minor back injury in the batting cage. Walton picked up 3 rbi's and had a quite night defensively in left with only one put out.
Everyone got into the act except for Christian Lopez and Nevin Ashley, but it was a total team effort in this victory. The Devil Rays still trail the Mets by 2.5 games with St. Lucie taking both games of the double header against the Tampa Yankees.
Speaking of Tampa, the Yankees are in town tomorrow to start a 4 game series. Tampa is struggling in the second half and the Devil Rays hope to continue their strong performance from tonight.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Chucky's Back
Chuck Tiffany and the Vero Beach Devil Rays pitched themselves to a 5-2 victory over the Ft. Meyers Miracle, thanks in part to a 4 run second inning. Tiffany, who missed all of 2007 due to a shoulder injury is starting to look like his 2005 form in which he won a team high 11 games for the Vero Beach Dodgers.
Tiffany also struck out a team high 134 over 110 innings which was a career high. Ryan Owen and Brian Baker pitched 3 innings of scoreless baseball out of the bullpen while Neal Frontz collected save number 19 on the season.
The same two teams go tomorrow night and will meet through Thursday which is part of an 8 game home stand for the Devil Rays. Joey Callender, received our offensive star of the game award thanks to his 2 out 2 rbi double in the second proving to be the game winner.
Tiffany also struck out a team high 134 over 110 innings which was a career high. Ryan Owen and Brian Baker pitched 3 innings of scoreless baseball out of the bullpen while Neal Frontz collected save number 19 on the season.
The same two teams go tomorrow night and will meet through Thursday which is part of an 8 game home stand for the Devil Rays. Joey Callender, received our offensive star of the game award thanks to his 2 out 2 rbi double in the second proving to be the game winner.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Game Postpones...7:05pm
Will be made up on Friday, August 29th as part of a double header.
Fireworks rescheduled for Saturday, July 12 against Tampa.
Fireworks rescheduled for Saturday, July 12 against Tampa.
Rain Delay
What do you know...it's raining again!
As of 6:20pm the tarp is still on the field and the rain is falling lightly at Holman. I'll do my best to keep you posted here and on the air.
As of 6:20pm the tarp is still on the field and the rain is falling lightly at Holman. I'll do my best to keep you posted here and on the air.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Rain Rain Go Away
Each and every day Floridians can hear themselves say "it's that time of year." Indeed it is, the rainy season is upon us and we were once again effected by the H2O yesterday. After an 8 game road trip (5-3) and 9 days away from Holman, the first of three against the Cardinals was washed away thanks to mother nature.
Strong storms and heavy downpours fell in Vero Beach pushing game one back a day and creating a double header. First pitch is scheduled for 5pm and yes you can hear both games on the Devil Rays radio network.
Chuck Tiffany is scheduled to make a start today and it should be interesting to see if the fellas have the hot bats swinging here at home. 61 hits in the first 6 games of the 8 game road trip and one man in particular has really picked things up and I'm talking about Ryan Royster. Although no home runs lately, Royster has swung an extremely hot bat. Nearly .400 over his last 9 games which is a much welcomed site to the already powerful lineup.
Fourth of July comes early tomorrow night as the Devil Rays conclude their series against the Palm Beach Cardinals with a firework spectacular following the ball game.
Strong storms and heavy downpours fell in Vero Beach pushing game one back a day and creating a double header. First pitch is scheduled for 5pm and yes you can hear both games on the Devil Rays radio network.
Chuck Tiffany is scheduled to make a start today and it should be interesting to see if the fellas have the hot bats swinging here at home. 61 hits in the first 6 games of the 8 game road trip and one man in particular has really picked things up and I'm talking about Ryan Royster. Although no home runs lately, Royster has swung an extremely hot bat. Nearly .400 over his last 9 games which is a much welcomed site to the already powerful lineup.
Fourth of July comes early tomorrow night as the Devil Rays conclude their series against the Palm Beach Cardinals with a firework spectacular following the ball game.
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