RedHawks Bounce Back to Edge Out Clubbers, 8-7
Burrage Hits Consecutive Triples To Bring Clubbers Back

Chicago, IL. In the nightcap of a doubleheader vs the RedHawks at the University of Illinois-Chicago, North Field on Friday April 9 the Clubbers fought back and rallied with seven runs to come within one run of victory. Angelo Burrage had another Big Time offensive game at the plate hitting consecutive Triples in the game. Also with two hits was Ryan Williams.

John Kinsler made his pitching debut at UIC-North Field and pitched extremely well for three innings. In the 4th inning the Clubbers committed 3 errors contributing to a big 8 run inning for the Redhawks. But the Clubbers did not give up after being down; the Clubbers relied on a strong pitching performance by Sam Vanouer and a 4 run 5th inning comeback to make a strong effort to get back into the game. With two out in the bottom of the 7th inning Kinsler drove in the 7th run but the Clubbers were unable to generate another run.

The RedHawks had 14 hits and committed no errors in the field. The Clubbers had 8 hits and committed 6 errors.

Clubbers Get Clubbed, 26-12
Wheels Fall Off as Pitching Runs Out!

Chicago, IL. In the first game of a Doubleheader series at the University of Illinois -North Field on Saturday, April 10 the Clubbers were Clubbed by the Lake Zurich Cougars 26-12 with good hitting, solid defense, and a deep pitching rotation. Things got ugly and the Clubbers gave up 20 runs in the final three innings and committed 13 errors in the game. Oh well.

"The Cougars are a very good hitting team, said Clubber Assistant Coach, Kevin Burrage. They came to play and they are very aggressive. Once they get you down, it is a track meet. This will be an experience to learn from at this early point in the season and we have to be proud that we kept fighting back until all our pitching was gone. I am confident that we will close this gap, said Burrage."

Angelo Burrage continued to have a hot bat going three for four with a 3 RBI HomeRun (1st HR of 2004 Season) in the 3rd inning and two doubles. Burrage had 8 RBI's for the game. John Kinsler went two for four and had 4 RBI's and Jason Cohen played his first game as a Clubber and finished the scoring with a 2 RBI Triple.

Depleted pitching from the previous night doubleheader series games versus the RedHawks, combined with sloppy play in the field make this a game to forget!

Chicago, IL. The Clubbers played their 2nd Doubleheader series of the opening weekend of SPBL games at UIC-North against a red-hot hitting Lake Zurich Cougars team on Saturday, April 10 and the end result was the Clubbers took a drubbing in the 2nd game of the series. The Clubbers who are always cordial hosts allowed 16 Runs on 13 Hits and 2 Errors.

Ryan Williams and Sam Vanouer pitched three innings each. Angelo Burrage continued to lead the offensive charge going 3 for 3 including a 3 RBI HomeRun (Second HR of 2004 Season) in the third inning and John Kinsler went two for three and had 2 RBI's off two Doubles.

The Clubbers changed things up in the infield and with Christian Hickman behind the plate, and Jason Ormond at Second Base, the pair together combined for 3 put outs at Second with accurate and strong throws from Hickman to Ormond who nailed three stealing base runners for outs. Earlier in the game the Hickman/Ormond duo nailed another stealing base runner at third. In the Outfield Scott Solomon debuted in Center Field and contributed with several outs.

This was the final game of the Clubbers first 4 game weekend series of the 2004 season. Although the results were not what was hoped for, it gives the Clubbers a taste of the grueling summer tournament season that lies ahead which will feature many multiple game days as the Clubbers will soon begin their campaign for 2004 Tournament victories.

Norridge, IL. The Clubbers played a SPBL game in Norridge and started out hitting 'em hard and hitting 'em early! In the first inning John Kinsler got things going driving in the first run of the game and Dai Bowden kept it coming with a run scoring double. The inning continued with a RBI single by Ryan Williams and a RBI double by Jessie Speth. At the middle of the 1st inning the Clubbers were up 4 runs.

At the top of the second inning the runs kept coming with a two run Home Run by Alex Bolling who made his debut at 2nd base wearing a Clubber uniform. Burrage, Kinsler and Bowden combined for another 2 runs putting the Clubbers up 8-2 at the end of two. Angelo Burrage capped off the scoring in the fourth inning by hitting his 3rd Home Run of the 2004 Season.

Ryan Williams was the winning pitcher with John Kinsler closing out the game. The game was called a complete game at the end of five innings because of darkness. The Clubbers had 9 hits and committed two errors in the field.

Chicago, IL. The top ranked Schaumburg Seminoles brought their game to the University of Illinois Chicago on a beautiful April night for baseball. With temperatures in the 70's and under the lights of UIC North field and a shimmering downtown skyline for a backdrop, the Clubbers ranked 12th in Illinois faced off against the Seminoles who are ranked 1st in Illinois by USA Sports Ranking. The Clubbers opened up with a quick one run lead that was quickly thwarted in the second inning by 4 runs off two hits by the Seminoles as the Clubbers committed 3 errors in the field during the inning.

In the third inning the Clubbers closed the gap with a a 2 RBI Home Run by Ryan Williams off Seminoles starting pitcher Joey Cecchi. The Clubbers committed 2 errors in the top of the 4th inning, yielding 2 runs to the Seminoles off of one hit. The Clubbers started the 4th inning strong with a hit by Dominique Bell who eventually scored and sent Cecchi to the dugout. The Clubbers continued to battle as Robert Kennedy came in to pitch the remainder of the inning to stem the Clubber comeback. At the end of 4 innings, it was Seminoles 6 and Clubbers 4.