Big Train Fall To Redbirds,NPR From Povich Field

Big Train Fall To Redbirds  Box Score: L, 4-3 On Monday night, the Bethesda Big Train looked to get back on track after losing the night before as they traveled to Baltimore to play the Redbirds. Henry Sisson (North Carolina) -- pictured above -- got the start and went six innings, giving up five hits and three earned runs against six strikeouts.  The Big Train lost 4-3, and have their first two-game losing streak of the season. The Big Train opened up the scoring in the top of third.  Logan Farrar (Virginia Commonwealth) hit a sacrifice fly to score Andrew Brown (San Diego State).  Later in the inning, Brandon Lowe (Maryland) singled and scored Tony DiLeo (Eastern Michigan) to make the score 2-0 Big Train. The two run lead was safe until the Redbirds scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th.  And in the bottom of the 8th, the Redbirds tacked on two more runs to give them a 4-2 lead. In the 9th inning, the Big Train looked to rally and make a comeback but were unable to and only scored one run in the top of the 9th. Notes:  Cody Brown (Mississippi State) had two hits...Come outTuesday night to see the Herndon Braves take on the Big Train at Shirley Povich Field.

NPR From Povich Field    NPR's Weekend Edition ran a piece Sunday on the fading art of baseball score keeping-and told the story through the words of people at a Bethesda Big Train baseball game. Don Gonyea, NPR's national political correspondent, put campaigns and elections aside for one night and reported on baseball spectators and officials who chronicle every pitch and play. Gonyea interviewed Big Train founder Bruce Adams; his wife, author and playwright Peggy Engel; and official scorer Glenn Orlin-all three of whom know a thing or two about baseball.  To listen to this segment, click here.

2014 CRCBL Standings    TEAM W L % GB BIG TRAIN  18 3 .857  - Baltimore Redbirds 12 8 .600 5.5 Rockville Express 13 9 .591 5.5 Alexandria Aces 12 9 .571 6 Vienna River Dogs 9 10 .474 8 Herndon Braves 9 10 .474 8 Youse's Orioles 10 12 .455 8.5 Gaithersburg Giants 10 12 .455 8.5 DC Grays 9 14 .391 10 SS-Takoma T-Bolts 8 13 .381 10 Baltimore Dodgers 6 16 .273 12.5

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Box Score: W, 3-1 | VIDEO: Post Game Interviews On a sunny Tuesday night, the Bethesda Big Train hosted the Baltimore Dodgers.  The Big Train set out to keep their eight game winning streak alive and did so in a close 3-1 ball game.  Bo Logan (Florida Atlantic) started his first game of the season for the Big Train, pitching five innings of one run ball, giving up only three hits and one walk on his way to victory. Luis Collazo (Virginia Tech) pitched one inning in relief and struck out two batters.  Devon Loomis (San Francisco) was next out of the bullpen and pitched two innings of no hit ball.  Out to close the game was Andy Frakes (San Francisco) who threw a perfect 9th inning, striking out one batter. In the 1st inning, Stephen Alemais (Tulane) singled and stole his league leading 15th base of the season.  After advancing to third, Brandon Lowe (Maryland) knocked home Alemais on a ball that went right between the Dodgers first and second basemen to give the Big Train a 1-0 lead through one. The Dodgers scored in the top of the 2nd to tie the game 1-1.  In the 4th, the Big Train were able to break the deadlock when Cody Manzella (High Point) scored from third base after Stephen Alemais singled for the third time on the night, giving the Big Train a 2-1 lead. After a leadoff double off the center field wall by Chris Lewis (Sacramento State) in the 5th inning, Ryne Willard (N.C. State) bunted for a base hit advancing Lewis to third.  Lewis scored with Cody Brown (Mississippi State) batting, on a balk by the Dodgers pitcher to put the Big Train up 3-1. Notes: Stephen Alemais had three singles, and two stolen bases....Cody Manzella had three singles....Ryne Willard reached base three times with two hits.

2014 CRCBL Standings    TEAM W L % GB BIG TRAIN  15 1 .938  - Baltimore Redbirds  10 6 .625 5 Rockville Express  10 6 .625 5 Gaithersburg Giants 8 7 .533 6.5 Alexandria Aces 9 8 .529 6.5 Herndon Braves 6 7 .462 7.5 DC Grays 7 10 .412 8.5 SS-Takoma T-Bolts 6 9 .400 8.5 Vienna River Dogs  5 8 .385 8.5 Youse's Orioles 6 10 .375 9 Baltimore Dodgers 3 13 .188 12

Big Train Blow Out Grays; BT Players In Pro Ball

Big Train Blow Out Grays   Box Score: W, 15-1 Jake Valdez (St. Mary's College (CA)) got the start for the Bethesda Big Train as they traveled to Washington D.C. to visit the Grays on Monday night. Valdez gave up three hits and one run while striking out five batters in six innings of work en route to the 15-1 hammering of the Grays. The bullpen was out in full force again on the night.  Jacob Billingsley (Mississippi State) pitched two innings of scoreless ball and Eric Martin (Tennessee) pitched a perfect 9th inning, striking out the side.  As a team, the pitching staff only gave up five hits all game. Down 1-0 going into the 2nd inning, the Big Train bats came alive.  Ryne Willard (N.C. State) singled and later scored on a fielders choice hit by Tony DiLeo (Eastern Michigan).  Andrew Brown (San Diego State) then singled home Cody Manzella (High Point), who reached base after getting hit by a pitch, to give the Big Train a 2-1 lead. The Big Train never looked back as the scoring continued in the 4th inning.  After consecutive singles by Cody Manzella and Kevin Tatum (Cornell), Andrew Brown recorded his second hit and second RBI of the night, scoring Manzella on a single to right field.  Tatum crossed the plate later in the inning off a sacrifice fly hit by Logan Farrar (Virginia Commonwealth). The Big Train was able to push across runs in each of the next four innings.  After Chris Lewis (Sacramento State) walked in the 5th inning, Ryne Willard hit his second home run in three games, to put the score at 6-1. In the 6th inning, Tony DiLeo and Andrew Brown walked, and Cody Brown (Mississippi State) was hit by a pitch, which gave Brandon Lowe (Maryland) his first good opportunity of the season to create havoc for the Big Train offense.  Lowe singled home two runs and later scored on a two RBI double hit by Ryne Willard, which also scored Cody Brown.  Willard started the season slow, but his hitting has really turned a corner, recording four RBI on the night on four hits. With the Big Train already up 10-1, the onslaught continued in the 7th, with the Big Train pushing across four more runs.  With the bases loaded,Logan Farrar grounded into a fielders choice scoring Sean Labsan (Florida Atlantic) who came in as a pinch hitter and then defensive substitution.  Then, Brandon Lowe came up to bat and had his second impact hit of the night, hitting a three run dinger, giving him five RBI on the night.  Even though Lowe only recently reported, he has come up big in the little time he has played, proving why he was a key factor in the University of Maryland's surprise success this past season. In the 8th inning, Ryne Willard recorded his third extra base hit of the night and then scored on a Sean Labsan double to complete the scoring for either team. After giving up a 1-0 lead after the first inning, the Big Train pitching staff kept the Grays hitters in check for the rest of the game.  With a pitching staff that does not like to give up many runs, and an offense that is putting up double digit hits consistently, the Big Train has become a force in the league and look to continue their torrid start. Notes: Seven Big Train players had hits.... Five players had multiple hit nights....Brandon Lowe went 3-5 with five RBI....Ryne Willard went 4-5 with four RBI.

BT Players in Pro Ball  Chevy Chase native, BCC Baseball alumni and former Big Train star, Matt Bowman (BT '10-'12) -- pictured above -- has been quietly making a name for himself in the New York Mets organization.   After being drafted in the 13th round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft from Princeton University, Bowman spent the 2013 season pitching for Single-A St. Lucie and Single-A Savannah, where he started 21 games and finished the year with a combined 10-4 record, with 116 strikeouts in 127.0 innings-pitched, and recording a 3.05 earned-run average.   His success in the 2013 season has led to a recent promotion to Double-A Binghamton of the Eastern League.  With 13 starts under his belt, Bowman has recorded 68 strikeouts in 72.2 innings-pitched with a solid 3.72 earned-run average.   In a recent game against the Bowie Baysox, Bowman returned to his home state to pitch 7 strong innings in which he only gave up 2 earned-runs but recorded the loss due to a lack of run support.  With an array of pitches in his arsenal and improved confidence from his success during the 2013 season and current season, Bowman is on track to become a very vital pitching prospect in the New York Mets farm system for many years to come.  Here is an update on former Big Train players in the pros: Martin Agosta, RHP (BT 2011) San Jose Giants (California Lg. - Hi A) 1-2, 10.55 ERA in 7 games; on disabled list. Cody Allen, RHP (BT 2008 & 2010) Cleveland Indians (American League - MLB) 3-2, 7 saves, 2.78 ERA in 36 games. Adam Barry, OF/1B/RHP (BT 2011-12) Fort Worth Cats (United League - IND) .196, 11 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI in 18 games; started year with Trinidad Triggers (Pecos Lg. - IND) .250, 11 hits, 2 HR, 13 RBI in 12 games; 1-0, 2.25 ERA in 3 games. Matt Bowman, RHP (BT 2010-11-12) Binghamton Mets (Eastern Lg. - AA) 5 -5, 3.72 ERA in 13 games. Collin Cargill, RHP (BT 2007) With Jacksonville Suns (Southern Lg. - AA) for third time this year 0-1, 3.71 ERA in 14 games; has been promoted to New Orleans Zephyrs (PCL - AAA) twice this year 0-1, 8.10 ERA in 6 games. Mike Costanzo, 3B (BT 2003) Louisville Bats (International Lg. - AAA) .194, 25 hits, 4 HR, 15 RBI in 43 games; on disabled list. Ryan Doran, RHP (BT 2012) Hillsboro Hops (Northwest Lg. - ss-A) 1-0, 1.54 ERA in 2 games. Brian Dozier, 2B (BT 2006) Minnesota Twins (American Lg. - MLB) .243, 67 hits, 15 HR, 36 RBI in 72 games. Leads his team in runs scored (57), stolen bases (15), total bases (124), and HR. Brian leads all major league second basemen in runs scored and HR, and is tied for first in Wins Above Replacement value; he is fifth in OPS. Chris Duffy, 1B (BT 2007) Sioux Falls Canaries (American Assn - IND) .261, 30 hits, 5 HR, 16 RBI in 34 games. Nate Fury, RHP (BT 2010) Lakeland Flying Tigers (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 0.00 ERA in 1 game. Ryan Garton, RHP (BT 2011) Charlotte Stone Crabs (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) 4-0, 3 saves, 3.03 ERA in 21 games. Ben Griset, LHP (BT 2012) Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest Lg. - Lo A) 0-3, 4.19 ERA in 4 games as a starter; after beginning season with Charlotte Stone Crabs (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) as a reliever 1-1, 0.71 ERA in 5 games. Justin Hepner, RHP (BT 2013) GCL Marlins (Gulf Coast Lg. - Rookie) 0-0, 18.00 ERA in 1 game. T. J. Hose, RHP (BT 2004) Camden Riversharks (Atlantic Lg. - IND) 2-4, no saves, 2.10 ERA in 20 games. Alex Hudak, OF (BT 2011) Camden Riversharks (Atlantic Lg. - IND) .306, 57 hits, 5 HR, 30 RBI, in 52 games. Leads his team in HR and RBI. Brenden Kalfus, OF (BT 2011) Vancouver Canadians (Northwest Lg. - ss-A) .200, 3 hits, 2 RBI in 6 games. Matt Long, OF (BT 2006) Salt Lake City Bees (PCL - AAA) .256, 51 hits, 4 HR, 26 RBI in 53 games. After suffering an injury, Matt had rehab assignments with AZL Angels (Arizona Lg. - Rookie) .333, 1 hit in 1 game and with Orem Owlz (Pioneer Lg. - Rookie) .667, 2 hits in 1 game. Joe Mantiply, LHP (BT 2010) West Michigan White Caps (Midwest Lg. - Lo A) 5-2, 5 saves, 1.90 ERA in 24 games. Named to the League All-Star Game. Michael McKenry, C (BT 2004) Second time this season with Colorado Rockies (NL - MLB) .298, 14 hits, 4 RBI in 16 games; has twice been with Colorado Springs SkySox (Pacific Coast Lg - AAA) .313, 26 hits, 3 HR, 12 RBI in 23 games. Brennan Middleton, SS (BT 2010-12) Hagerstown Suns (So. Atlantic Lg. - Lo A) .309, 29 hits, 10 RBI in 29 games. Ethan Miller, RHP (BT 2012) Salem-Keiser Volcanoes (Northwest Lg. - ss-A) 0-0. 7.56 ERA in 2 games. Mitch Morales, SS (BT 2012) Signed minor league contract with San Diego Padres on June 13. Assigned to the AZL Padres (Arizona Lg. - Rookie) reserved list. Mason Morioka, C (BT 2009-11) Rockford Aviators (Frontier Lg. - IND) .154, 8 hits, 4 RBI in 17 games. Daryl Norris, RHP (BT 2011) Connecticut Tigers (NY-Penn Lg. - ss-A) 0-0, 4.76 ERA in 3 games; started season with temporary promotion to Lakeland Flying Tigers (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) 0-0, 0.00 ERA in 1 game. Cole Norton, OF (BT 2012) On June 16 (pre-season), Cole was re-assigned from the roster of the Grand Junction Rockies to the Colorado Rockies extended spring training camp. Jimmy Reed, LHP (BT 2010) Peoria Chiefs (Midwest Lg. - Lo A) 3-3, 3.88 ERA in 13 games. Hunter Renfroe, OF (BT 2011-12) San Antonio Missions (Texas Lg. - AA) .111, 2 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI in 5 games; after starting season with All-Star performance at Lake Elsinore Storm (California Lg. - Hi A) .295, 82 hits, 16 HR, 52 RBI, .935 OPS in 69 games. David Wayne Russo, LHP (BT 2010-12) Rockford Aviators (Frontier Lg. - IND) 2-1, 5.26 ERA in 13 games. Kelly Secrest, LHP (BT 2011-12) Brooklyn Cyclones (NY-Penn Lg. - ss-A) 0-0, 27.00 ERA in 1 game. Danny Stienstra, 1B (BT 2008-09-10) Palm Beach Cardinals (Florida State Lg. - Hi A) no record, on disabled list since season started. Nick Vickerson, 1B/2B/3B (BT 2010) Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Carolina Lg. - Hi A) .250, 3 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI in 4 games; after starting season with Hickory Crawdads (South Atlantic Lg. - Lo A) .299, 50 hits, 4 HR, 25 RBI in 51 games. Matt Wickswat, LHP (BT 2006) Sioux Falls Canaries (American Assn - IND) - 1-1, 3.23 ERA in 9 games. 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