Saturday, November 3, 2012

2013 Sugar Land Skeeters Schedule!!


It is finally here! In preparation for the 2nd season of Skeeters baseball, the full 2013 schedule has been released.

Notable dates:
     4/18 - 21: Opening home-stand against the League Champions Long Island Ducks
     5/22 - 25: Southland Conference baseball tournament
     7/09 - 11: ALPB All-Star break, hosted by Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
     9/10 - 15: Final home-stand of the season, York Revolution are the opponents
     
Click this link to view the full schedule on-line...


Click this link for a printable version of the 2013 schedule...


Monday, October 22, 2012


Several Post-season honors for Sugar Land Skeeters


In Sugar Land Skeeters' inaugural season, the team received several post-season honors in the Atlantic Professional Baseball Players league.

On top of our very own Constellation Field receiving the "Park of the Year" honors, our GM Matt O'Brien shares "GM of the Year" with York Revolution GM Eric Menzer.  Three Skeeters players were named to the 2012 Atlantic League All-star 2nd Team. Ofilio Castro took the honor at 3rd base, Bubba Bell at center field, and Gary Majewski as closer. 

For all other players named to the All-star teams and other league honors, click the link below. 


http://www.atlanticleague.com/info-awards.php

Monday, October 8, 2012

Long Island Ducks win 2012 ALPB Championship


Lyons' single gives the Long Island Ducks walk-off win over the Lancaster Barnstormers, 5-4

A walk-off single from Dan Lyons brought home the winning run for the Long Island Ducks (6-4) in a 5-4 victory over the Lancaster Barnstormers (5-3) at Bethpage Ballpark on Sunday.
Lyons was solid at the plate for the Long Island Ducks. Lyons went 1-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the ninth innings.
Kraig Binick reached base four times. He singled in the first, second, and sixth innings.
Bobby Blevins allowed two earned runs, five hits and no walks while striking out five over six innings of work.
It was a good day at the plate for the Lancaster Barnstormers' Travis Denker. Denker went 3-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the second and fourth innings and homered in the ninth inning.
Leo Rosales recorded his first win of the year for the Long Island Ducks. He allowed two runs over one inning. He struck out one, walked one and surrendered one hit.
Joe Bateman couldn't get it done on the bump for the Lancaster Barnstormers, taking a loss. He lasted just zero innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed one run.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Long Island evens Championship series at 2-2


The Long Island Ducks sixth-inning burst enough to top the Lancaster Barnstormers, 9-3

The Long Island Ducks (5-4) rolled over the Lancaster Barnstormers (5-2) 9-3 on Saturday at Bethpage Ballpark after a seven-run rally in the sixth inning.
Kraig Binick pushed the Long Island Ducks ahead, in the sixth inning, and the lead lasted until the final out. Lee Cruz singled to start the sixth. He then went from second to third on an RBI single by Mitch Canham. Finally, Binick came to the plate with the score tied at two in the sixth inning, and singled, bringing home Cruz.
Bryant Nelson racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Long Island Ducks. He singled in the fourth inning, doubled in the sixth inning, and tripled in the sixth inning.
The Lancaster Barnstormers' lineup had no answer for John Brownell. The Lancaster Barnstormers managed just three hits off of the the Long Island Ducks' pitcher, who allowed two earned runs, walked two and struck out two during his six innings of work.
Beau Vaughan couldn't get it done on the mound for the Lancaster Barnstormers, taking a loss. He lasted just zero innings, walked one, struck out none, and allowed three runs.

Lancaster takes 2-1 lead over Long Island for Championship


The Lancaster Barnstormers drub the Long Island Ducks, 12-5

The Long Island Ducks (4-4) didn't put up much of a fight on Friday, as the Lancaster Barnstormers (5-1) cruised to a blowout 12-5 win at Bethpage Ballpark.
The Lancaster Barnstormers scored six runs in the fourth on a single by Gilberto Mejia, an RBI single by Tommy Everidge, a single by Fehlandt Lentini, a two-run single by Ryan Harvey, a two-run single by Travis Denker, a triple by Bridger Hunt, and.
Denker racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Lancaster Barnstormers.
Kraig Binick had a hot bat for the Long Island Ducks. Binick went 3-4 and scored two runs. He singled in the first and second innings and tripled in the seventh inning.
Even though J.D. Durbin allowed five runs over six innings he still recorded the victory, his second of the season. Durbin struck out four, walked four and gave up seven hits.
Bob Zimmermann couldn't get it done on the mound for the Long Island Ducks, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in 3 1/3 innings, walked one and struck out six.
The Lancaster Barnstormers pounded the Long Island Ducks pitching, as six hitters combined for 12 hits, nine RBIs and 10 runs scored.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Ducks even Championship Series w/Barnstormers at 1-1...


The Long Island Ducks top the Lancaster Barnstormers in back-and-forth affair, 9-4

The Long Island Ducks (4-3) and the Lancaster Barnstormers (4-1) passed the lead back and forth five times on Thursday at Clipper Magazine, but in the end the Long Island Ducks pulled out a 9-4 win over the Lancaster Barnstormers.
The Long Island Ducks took the lead in the ninth inning and held on for the victory. Scored Ray NavarreteBrandon Sing and Lee Cruz and gave the Long Island Ducks the lead for good.
Dan Lyons racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Long Island Ducks. He singled in the fifth and sixth innings and doubled in the ninth inning.
Jared Lansford looked sharp on the mound. Lansford held the Lancaster Barnstormers hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two.
Travis Denker was hot from the plate for the Lancaster Barnstormers. Denker went 2-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He homered in the fourth inning and singled in the sixth inning.
Tim Hamulack (0-1) took the loss for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He allowed six runs in two-thirds of an inning, walked none and struck out one.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Barnstormers take 1-0 lead in Championship Series


Pollok allows no runs to lead the Lancaster Barnstormers past the Long Island Ducks 5-1

Dwayne Pollok held the Long Island Ducks (3-3) scoreless for six innings to boost the Lancaster Barnstormers (4-0) to a 5-1 victory.
Pollok struck out five and allowed two walks and four hits.
Ryan Harvey racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He singled in the third inning and homered in the seventh inning.
Kraig Binick reached base three times in the game for the Long Island Ducks. He also drove in one runner. He singled in the seventh and ninth innings.
Randy Keisler ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 6 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out four, and allowed two runs.

Monday, October 1, 2012



DUCKS AND BARNSTORMERS TO FACE IN CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Ducks and Barnstormers to face-off in league Championship Series
New league champion to be crowned in 2012


With the Long Island Ducks defeating the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the Liberty Division Championship Series and the Lancaster Barnstormers defeating the York Revolution in the Freedom Division Championship Series, the Atlantic League Championship Series match-up is set. The Ducks and Barnstormers will meet in the best-of-five series for the 2012 Atlantic League title.

Following is the 2012 Atlantic League Championship Series schedule:

ATLANTIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-Five)
Long Island Ducks vs. Lancaster Barnstormers

Game One: Wednesday, October 3 at Lancaster - 7:00 PM
Game Two: Thursday, October 4 at Lancaster - 7:00 PM
Game Three: Friday, October 5 at Long Island - 7:05 PM
*Game Four: Saturday, October 6 at Long Island - 7:05 PM
*Game Five: Sunday, October 7 at Long Island - 5:05 PM

*If Necessary

Ducks rally to advance to Championship game vs. Barnstormers



The Long Island Ducks defeat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs after late game two-run home run, 5-4

After five lead changes in Sunday's game at Bethpage Ballpark, the Long Island Ducks (3-2) finally pulled out a 5-4 win over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (2-3).
The Long Island Ducks held off the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, as the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs were unable to overcome a two-run eighth inning deficit.
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs scored one run in the ninth on an error. Despite their efforts, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs couldn't finish the comeback.
Brandon Sing racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Long Island Ducks. He homered in the fourth inning.
Matt Way brought the heat against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs during his outing. Way held the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs hitless over one inning, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.
Ben Moore was charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed three runs.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Lancaster sweeps York; Ducks and Crabs go to Game 5


Offenses dominate as the Lancaster Barnstormers outscore the York Revolution 12-8

The bats were busy at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Saturday, and when the dust cleared the Lancaster Barnstormers (3-0) had a 12-8 win over the York Revolution (0-3).
The two teams combined for 28 hits in the game.
The game was back-and-forth heading into the fourth, with four lead changes.
Tommy Everidge racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He singled in the fourth inning and homered in the sixth inning.
Even though J.D. Durbin allowed seven runs over five innings he still recorded the victory, his first of the season. Durbin struck out four, walked two and gave up 10 hits.
Chris Cody couldn't get it done on the rubber for the York Revolution, taking a loss. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed five runs.

Gutierrez gives the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs late push to beat the Long Island Ducks, 4-3

Jesse Gutierrez brought home the go-ahead run to give the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (2-2) the lead in the eighth inning, as the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs hung on to beat the Long Island Ducks (2-2) 4-3 on Saturday.
With the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs trailing by one in the eighth inning, Gutierrez came to the plate and homered, bringing home Casey Benjamin.
Gutierrez racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He homered in the eighth inning.
Jeremy Owens racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He homered in the first inning and singled in the seventh inning.
Dan Reichert brought the heat against the Long Island Ducks during his outing. Reichert gave up just three hits, allowed one earned run, walked none and struck out three during his six innings of work.
Brandon Sing racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Long Island Ducks. He singled in the first inning and homered in the sixth inning.
Leo Rosales couldn't get it done on the hill for the Long Island Ducks, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed two runs.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Long Island vs. Southern Maryland - Game 3 results


The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeat the Long Island Ducks after late game, 7-5

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (1-2) outlasted the Long Island Ducks (2-1) on Friday after five lead changes, squeaking out a 7-5 win at Bethpage Ballpark.
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs finally managed to grab the lead after a strong seventh inning. A hit by pitch scored Eduardo Morlan and gave the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs the lead for good.
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs staved off the Long Island Ducks as the Long Island Ducks were unable to match the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs down the stretch.
The Long Island Ducks scored on a two-run single by Timo Perez in the eighth inning and an RBI single by Kraig Binick in the ninth inning. Still, the Long Island Ducks couldn't catch the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
Brian Barton went a perfect 2-2 at the plate for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He singled in the fifth inning.
Charlie Manning improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Manning struck out two, walked none and gave up two hits.
Eric Niesen ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed four runs.

Lancaster vs. York - Game 2 results (after the rain)


Gailen leads the Lancaster Barnstormers to 8-4 win over the York Revolution

Blake Gailen clubbed two home runs to carry the Lancaster Barnstormers (2-0) to an 8-4 win over the York Revolution (0-2) at Clipper Magazine.
The game was back-and-forth heading into the seventh, with four lead changes.
The Lancaster Barnstormers finally managed to grab the lead after a strong seventh inning. A hit by pitch scored Gilberto Mejia and gave the Lancaster Barnstormers the lead for good.
The York Revolution couldn't get anything going as long as Tim Hamulack was on the mound. Hamulack held the York Revolution hitless over one inning, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.
Ronnie Morales improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Lancaster Barnstormers. Morales struck out two, walked none and gave up no hits.
Mike Benacka ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked two, struck out two, and allowed four runs.
The Lancaster Barnstormers were sparked by Gailen and Mejia, who teamed up for three hits and five RBIs.

Friday, September 28, 2012


playoff logo with zoo 
GAME 2 OF FREEDOM DIVISION SERIES SUSPENDED BY RAINGame 2 to conclude Friday night in Lancaster, entire playoff series pushed back one day,York will still host Games 3, 4 (if necessary) and 5 (if necessary)

Game 2 of the Freedom Division Championship series between the York Revolution and Lancaster Barnstormers at Clipper Magazine Stadium was suspended by rain after four innings, with Lancaster leading 3-1.  In accordance with Atlantic League rules, all playoff games once started must come to at least a 9-inning conclusion.  Henceforth, the conclusion of Game 2 of the series will be Friday night in Lancaster.  The game will resume in the top of the fifth inning.  The entire series schedule is pushed back one day, with no change to where each game of the series will be played.  Lancaster leads the series 1-0.
The revised schedule for this playoff series is:
Game 2:  Friday, September 28, York @ Lancaster, 7:05 p.m. (Conclusion of Game 2)
Game 3:  Saturday, September 29, Lancaster @ York, 6:30 p.m.
Game 4:  Sunday, September 30, Lancaster @ York (if necessary), 1 p.m.
Game 5:  Monday, October 1, Lancaster @ York (if necessary), 6:30 p.m.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME OF GAME 4, NOW ON SUNDAY, HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 1 P.M. LIKEWISE, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME OF GAME 5, NOW ON MONDAY, HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM 1 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.**

ALPB 2012 Play offs - Games 2 


The Long Island Ducks get 10 strikeouts from Way in 3-1 win over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Thursday was a great day for Matt Way, as Way struck out 10 batters to carry the Long Island Ducks (2-0) to a 3-1 victory over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (0-2) at Regency Furniture Stadium.
Joash Brodin helped the Long Island Ducks pull ahead for the duration in the eighth inning. Dan Lyons singled to start the eighth. He then went from second to third on a groundout by Kraig Binick. Finally, Brodin came to the plate with the Long Island Ducks trailing by one in the eighth inning, and reached on an error, bringing home Lyons.
It was a good day at the plate for the Long Island Ducks' Brandon Sing. Sing went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the seventh inning and homered in the ninth inning.
Richard Mercado paced the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at the plate. Mercado went 1-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the fifth inning.
Matthew Vasquez (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just eight innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.

Rain delay in 4th inning for Lancaster & York


With the Barnstormers leading 3-1 in the 4th inning, the game was called for a rain delay. The game will be continued Friday night at 7pm starting in the top of the 5th inning.

ALPB 2012 Playoffs - Games 1

The Long Island Ducks survive the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 4-3 thanks to Brodin's late-game heroics

Joash Brodin drove in the go-ahead run to give the Long Island Ducks (1-0) the lead in the eighth inning, as the Long Island Ducks hung on to beat the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (0-1) 4-3 on Wednesday.
After Dan Lyons doubled, Brodin came to the plate with the score tied at two in the eighth inning, and doubled, scoring Lyons.
Brodin had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He singled in the third inning and doubled in the first and eighth innings.
Randy Keisler handled the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs' lineup with ease, racking up nine strikeouts. Keisler allowed two earned runs, four hits and four walks over six innings.
Jesse Gutierrez reached base three times in the game for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the second inning and homered in the eighth inning.
Jared Lansford recorded his first win of the year for the Long Island Ducks. Lansford struck out three, walked none and gave up one hit.
Ben Moore (0-1) took the loss for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed three runs.

Fifth-inning rally sparks blowout win for the Lancaster Barnstormers, 10-4

A six-run explosion in the fifth inning spurred the Lancaster Barnstormers (1-0) to a 10-4 win over the York Revolution at Clipper Magazine on Wednesday.
The game was back-and-forth heading into the fifth, with five lead changes.
Travis Denker rocked the York Revolution (0-1) with two home runs. Denker went 2-4 in the game with two RBIs and two runs scored. Denker homered in the second and fifth innings.
Dwayne Pollok recorded his first win of the year for the Lancaster Barnstormers. He allowed four runs over five innings. Pollok struck out seven, walked two and gave up nine hits.
Ryan Feierabend (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed 10 runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked none and struck out six.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

PLAYOFF MATCHUPS SET


PLAYOFF MATCH-UPS SET


The 2nd half Liberty Division title won by Southern Maryland on Friday night clinched the final spot in the Atlantic League postseason. The four teams competing for the Atlantic League trophy will be Long Island, Lancaster, Southern Maryland and York.

Following is the 2012 Atlantic League playoff schedule:

LIBERTY DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-5)
Long Island Ducks vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Game One: Wednesday, September 26, 7:05 p.m. at Southern Maryland
Game Two: Thursday, September 27, 7:05 p.m. at Southern Maryland
Game Three: Friday, September 28, 7:05 p.m. at Long Island
*Game Four: Saturday, September 29, 7:05 p.m. at Long Island
*Game Five: Sunday, September 30, 5:05 p.m. at Long Island

FREEDOM DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-5)
Lancaster Barnstormers vs. York Revolution

Game One: Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. at Lancaster
Game Two: Thursday, September 27, 7:00 p.m. at Lancaster
Game Three: Friday, September 28, 6:30 p.m. at York
*Game Four: Saturday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. at York
*Game Five: Sunday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. at York

ATLANTIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-5)
Liberty Division Champion vs. Freedom Division Champion

Game One: Wednesday, October 3 at Freedom Division Champion
Game Two: Thursday, October 4 at Freedom Division Champion
Game Three: Friday, October 5 at Liberty Division Champion
*Game Four: Saturday, October 6 at Liberty Division Champion
*Game Five: Sunday, October 7 at Liberty Division Champion

*If Necessary 


Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Untouchable Attendance Record?


The Sugar Land Skeeters have set a record that may never be duplicated, or even approached, by another team in the ALPB. 

With this being the Inaugural Season for Skeeters baseball, there were lots of questions about what was about to happen...the most often asked was "Could the Houston area support another baseball team with the Astros being so close?". The surrounding area answered that question with a resounding "YES!". With only 70 games being played at Constellation Field, an astounding 465,511 people attended the games for an average attendance of 6,650 per game.

Two of the most notable nights in the Inaugural Season are when Roger Clemens made his first start after 5 years of being out of baseball and when he got his second start while his son, Koby Clemens, caught his pitching. A sold out crowd of 7,724 saw Roger's first start but a Constellation Field record crowd of 8,597 saw his second game with son Koby catching.

Attendance

TeamYesterdayTotalOpeningsAverage
Sugar Land Skeeters-465,511706,650
Long Island Ducks-377,473685,551
Somerset Patriots-350,295665,308
Lancaster Barnstormers-307,431664,658
York Revolution-273,648674,084
Camden Riversharks-231,987673,462
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs-229,094683,369
Bridgeport Bluefish-132,139652,033
TOTALS:02,367,5785374,409


Monday, September 24, 2012

Skeeters buzz Revolution for 5-3 win in final game


Well, this was game number 140 which means the Inaugural Season has come to an end. And what a season it was! Check back over this week for seasonal highlights to wrap-up the first year of what we have come to love...Sugar Land Skeeters baseball!!

Kelvin Villa got the call for the final game of the season and would face off against Chris Waters for York.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

3 consecutive losses...1 game to go


The last 3 games have not gone well for the home-town boys and now there is just 1 game left in the season scheduled for Sunday evening at 6:05pm.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Revolution soars to 3-1 win


4 games to go until the season ends! With that said, the best the Skeeters can do is 3rd in the division behind Lancaster & York. Will Startup got the nod from Gaetti while Ryan Feierabend took the bump for York.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Steve Moss makes history in 6-3 win


Just 5 games to go! The Skeeters sent their ace, Jason Lane, to the mound in hopes of turning things around against the York Revolution pitcher Chris Cody.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Bates saves Skeeters from no-hitter


With just 6 games left in the inaugural season, the Skeeters looked to end the season strong versus the first team they ever played, the York Revolution. Kelvin Villa got the nod for Sugar Land and hoped to continue his dominating pitching from his last start when he recorded a team-high 11 strike outs. His mound opponent was Chris Waters for York.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Bluefish spear Skeeters in 8th inning


With nothing but pride on the line, the Skeeters took the field in the final game of the series and season-ending game against the Bridgeport Bluefish. Michael Nix took the mound for Sugar Land while Jonah Bayliss threw for the Bluefish.

Dionys Cesar double-hero in doubleheader


Two games in one day? Nothing better! There are now just 7 games left in the season after the doubleheader on Saturday...where has the time gone? In the first game, Scott Kazmir faced off against Gilbert De La Vara. Both games on Saturday were the traditional 7-inning games since they were back-to-back games.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Bluefish derail the "Lane-train"


10 games remain in the season and the Skeeters trail 1st place Lancaster by 7 games so to say we need to "win 'em all" is a huge understatement. Never-the-less, Sugar Land had a very good chance of winning this game with Jason Lane on the mound.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Skeeters hang on to win 11-9


With just 11 games remaining in the season, wins needed to start coming soon and often, as well as Lancaster & York loses. Kelvin Villa got the start for Sugar Land and faced off against Derell McCall for Somerset. 

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Vote for your 2012 MVP!


Click the link below the photo for your chance to vote for your Skeeter's MVP of 2012. You have 5 players to choose from so make sure to read each of the season highlights to decide. Happy voting!!


Vote Now for your 2012 Skeeters MVP
http://sugarlandskeeters.com/mvp.cfm

Patriots walk-off in 9th with win over Skeeters


With just 12 games left in the Inaugural season, the Skeeters hopes of making the playoffs are dwindling with each game lost. In hopes of turning things around, they Skeeters visit Somerset for 2 games against the Patriots. Micheal Nix got the start for Sugar Land while Roy Merritt got the call for Somerset.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Skeeters bite Ducks in 8th


In the final game of the series, and season match-up, the Skeeters looked to Scott Kazmir to get a win in his 12th attempt. He would take the mound against Bobby Blevins in an attempt to record his 3rd win of the season.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Ducks fly high, win 7-1 over Skeeters


Looking to extend their consecutive shutout games against the Ducks, the Skeeters sent Tim Redding tothe mound to face off against John Brownell.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Skeeters get back-to-back 4-0 shutouts!


Needing to get a strong run together in hopes of making the playoffs in their 1st year, the Skeeters sent pitching ace Jason Lane to the mound to face off against Bob Zimmermann for the Long Island Ducks.

Missed the 2nd Rocket game LIVE?


Look to the left of these posts, under the "Roger Clemens" heading, and click the "The Rocket vs. LI Ducks" link. Sit back and enjoy the game!!!!!!!

Clemens gets first win, Clemens gets first hit


I know, confusing right? Pitchers don't bat in this league! But, unless you have not been watching much sports news over the last few days, you know that there are now 2 Clemens playing for the Skeeters. The obvious is Roger Clemens making is 2nd start for Sugar Land. The newest Clemens would be his oldest son, Koby Clemens who signed with the team for the remainder of the season. The history of the evening came when Roger threw his first pitch of the night with his son Koby catching. That single pitch became the first time in professional baseball to have a father pitch to his catching son.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Skeeters 1 run short, lose 7-6


Looking to get 1 game back from York, the Skeeters sent Kelvin Villa to the mound to face off against Cory Thurman. With both teams chasing Lancaster for the 2nd half playoff spot, neither team was going to just give up.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Tide turns on Skeeters, lose 8-3


After 2 dominating performances by the Skeeters over the Revolution, they took the field against the Revs looking to continue their 3-game win streak. Michael Nix got the call for Sugar Land while Wade Korpi to the mound for York. The Revolution announced that manager Andy "Etch" Etchebarren would retire after the season was complete and current pitching coach Mark Mason would become the new manager.

Skeeters Bite Revolution, Win 10-3


After the media frenzy that was Roger Clemens' side-session, the Skeeters took the field against the Revolution in hopes of getting another win. Scott Kazmir got the call for Sugar Land and looked to continue where he last left off in his last start. He faced off against Ryan Feierabend for the York Revolution.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Skeeters "Dom"inate Revolution, Win 7-2


The night started with an hour "rain delay" in York, PA even though no rain actually fell from the sky. In hopes of staying in contention for the 2nd half playoff spot, Tim Redding took the mound for Sugar Land and faced off against Chris Cody for the Revolution.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Skeeters survive Shark attack in 9th


Hoping to avoid the series sweep in Camden, manager Gary Gaetti handed the ball to pitching staff ace Jason Lane to face off against Bryan Corey.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Skeeters shark-bit again in Camden


Kelvin Villa took the mound for Sugar Land in hopes of stopping the bleeding in Camden and faced off against Kevin Reese.

Clemens to throw public bullpen session while in York


According to recent news from the York Revolution, Sugar Land Skeeter Roger Clemens will take the mound at Sovereign Bank Stadium on Tuesday, September 4th, in what is being called a side-session. The side-session is scheduled for 4pm Central time and will be open to the public. For more info on the event, click the link below to read the press release from the York Revolution website.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Riversharks bite the Skeeters


Coming off a 4-2 series win over the Bluefish, the Skeeters looked to continue winning in the 3-game series against Camden. First on the mound for the Skeeters was Michael Nix, facing off against Mike McGuire for the Riversharks.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Kazmir gets 1st win, Skeeters take series


Looking to win their first series of the second half, the Skeeters sent Scott Kazmir to the mound to face off against Gilbert De La Vara for the Bluefish.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Skeeters grab series lead with 5-2 win


With just 25 games left in the season, and the series tied at 2-2, the Skeeters needed to get a win. Tim Redding got the ball for the Skeeters while Paul Osegura took the mound for the Bluefish.

"Lane Train" delivers another win


In a series where hits have come fairly easy, but runs are at a premium, the Skeeters sent Jason Lane to the mound to face off against Matt Pike. 

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Tide Turns...Fish win 2-1


After a 1-run game Saturday night in which the Skeeters won, runs again were hard to come by for both teams. Kelvin Villa took the bump for Sugar Land while Dan Serafini got the call for Bridgeport.

The Rocket's lift-off!


For those of you that did not get to see Roger Clemens' pitching Saturday night, here is a link to the entire replay off of ESPN3.com's website. Simply click the link, sit back, and watch!

Roger Clemens returned to the mound Saturday night for the Sugar Land Skeeters. (credit: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Win for Skeeters in Clemens debut


With a capacity crowd, 7724 officially, Roger Clemens took the mound for the Sugar Land Skeeters to face off against another former major-leaguer, Brad Thompson.

Bluefish swim away with 4-3 win


After a 4-4 road trip, Sugar Land looked to right the ship by coming home to face the Bridgeport Bluefish for a 6-game series. Scott Kazmir, pitcher for the Skeeters, hoped to get his first win of the season facing off against Gilbert De La Vara for the Bluefish.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Skeeters drop GM 3 & GM 4...tie series

While the Skeeters where able to compile 11 hits in game 3, there were only able to put up 2 runs while leaving 9 runners on base to drop game 3 with a 7-2 score.

ESPN Classic, ESPN3 to Simulcast Clemens' Return on Saturday Night: Sources

Worldwide Leader Will Cover 'Rocket's' Pitching for Sugarland Skeeters in Aug. 25 Minor League Game

Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 8/23/2012 2:12:31 PM

ESPN will be on the scene when Roger Clemens makes his return to the mound on Saturday night in a minor-league game.
ESPN Classic and broadband service ESPN3, according to sources familiar with the plans, will simulcast Clemens as he takes the hill for the Sugarland Skeeters of the Atlantic League in their Aug. 25 matchup in Texas against the Bridgeport Bluefish.
In addition to the full game coverage on the aforementioned outlets, ESPN outlets are also expected to cover Clemens' arrival at the ballpark and his warm-up, as well as pre- and post-game interviews.
An ESPN spokesman would only say the programmer is "exploring the opportunity" around the upcoming Clemens' content.
Clemens, 50, who last pitched in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, was named in MLB's Mitchell Report that listed big-league players suspected of using performance-enhancing drug case. In June, he was acquitted in United States District Court of charges that he lied to Congress in 2008, when he swore he never used human growth hormone and/or steroids.
It has been widely reported that the "Rocket" could use his turn with the Houston-area Skeeters as potential prelude to pitching for the Houston Astros before the conclusion of the 2012 MLB season. Clemens, who pitched for the club and helped lead it to its only World Series appearance in 2005, has a personal services contract with the squad. Should he throw for the Astros it would push back the inaugural vote for his Hall of Fame eligibility for five years. None of the former MLB players who have been tied to or suspected of using PEDs has received anywhere near enough votes to be considered for entry into Cooperstown.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Roger Clemens' interview on the Scott Van Pelt radio show




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Roger Clemens SVP interview

2 games, 1 day...2 WINS!


After the first game of the Sugar Land vs. Lancaster series was rained out on Monday, the boys got to play 2 games on Tuesday. Since it was a doubleheader, both games were just 7 innings.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012


Eight years after first coming out of retirement to pitch close to home with the Houston Astros, Roger Clemens is pulling a similar stunt. Sort of.
The 50-year-old seven-time Cy Young Award winner, who has not pitched professionally since the 2007 playoffs with the Yankees, signed Monday morning with Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League — an independent circuit that is also home to New Jersey’s Camden Riversharks and Somerset Patriots.
Clemens is expected to make his first start Saturday night at home. In the unlikely event that he remains with the Skeeters long-term and makes road trips, Sugar Land visits Camden from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 and Somerset from Sept. 12-13.
“It is at this point a fun, local, one-time kind of thing,” Randy Hendricks, one of Clemens’ agents, told Patriots’ Pulse in an email. “The hitters will let us know on Saturday whether he should start again for the Skeeters.”
Two months removed from an acquittal on charges that he lied to Congress about alleged performance-enhancing drug use, Clemens threw three simulated innings Monday after a vigorous workout for Skeeters’ brass.
“He was clocked at 87 mph on his fastball and all four pitches were working,” Hendricks said. “I am not surprised because he has been working out to see if this makes any sense.”
Clemens, a 24-year major-leaguer, is not the first player with Hall of Fame credentials to use the Atlantic League as a re-launching pad. Rickey Henderson, Jose Canseco and Juan Gonzalez — the latter two of whom have had their names linked to PEDs — all played in the league at some point.
“I think it’s great — it fills a need for Roger to see where he is at and it will be fun to watch it unfold” said Atlantic League executive director Joe Klein, a former Major League Baseball general manager. “It served Rickey well and Jose got back to the majors. Who says no (this time)? There are certainly some clubs who should take a look at him.”
If Clemens returns to the major-leagues this season, he would not be eligible for the Hall of Fame for another five years — at which point his public image could be different — instead of this December, when he is currently slated to appear on the ballot for the first time.
“He still has three above-average major-league pitches,” said Sugar Land director of baseball operations Michael Kirk, whose team is 5 ½ games out of the playoffs. “I think velocity is overvalued in baseball. The guy knows how to pitch and he has a ton of movement on his slider. People will say it’s a publicity stunt, but I’m trying to win baseball games. He is a guy who knows how to pitch and maybe he can help our other guys. Watching his bullpen, he was competing for sure, and that was just in front of guys in suits.”
News of Clemens’ return — which was in the works with manager Gary Gaetti for months and officially will be announced Tuesday morning — reached another former Yankees and Boston Red Sox legend, Patriots manager Sparky Lyle, at his home just prior to leaving for the ballpark.
“I can’t believe it and I’m wondering why,” Lyle said. “I would think it is more of a marketing thing than anything else, but we’ll have to wait and see how throws. I saw Satchel Paige pitch when he was (59) and he got three outs. It’s all a matter of control and where you throw the ball.”
The Skeeters already have former major-leaguers Scott Kazmir, Tim Redding and Jason Lane on their pitching staff, but none of those players are 354-184 with a 3.12 ERA and the third-most strikeouts of all-time.
“He has done too many things and pitched in too many big games — he was always the money pitcher — that I hold him in very high regard regardless of the last four or five years he played,” Lyle said. “If he did (any PEDs) it was probably then.”
The Skeeters received an overwhelming amount of ticket and media credential requests following the announcement as the baseball world clamors for some answers.
“I know his age is an issue, but I have no doubt that he could still be great,” said Patriots director of player personnel Brett Jodie, who had a few conversations with Clemens when the two were teammates on the 2001 Yankees. “What has he been doing the last four or five years? He’s been in the courtroom a lot, but he always was a physical specimen. And why did he wait until now, the end of the season? There are a lot of questions and we’ll find out the answers soon enough.”
Report from "Patriot Pulse", a Somerset Patriots blog.