Monday, April 30, 2012

Opening Weekend Recap


Since this blog did not come to life until the first home series was complete...I will give you a brief run-down of the series against the York Revolution, the 2-time defending league Champions.

After much anticipation by the home crowd, the day had finally come for the Skeeters to take the field. The first game took place on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in front of a completely sold out crowd and I am sure, even though the home team lost by a score of 3-2, not one fan went home disappointed. The highlight of the game came when Ben Harrison became the first Skeeter to hit a home run at Constellation Field accounting for the Skeeters 2 runs of the game! The second game gave the home crowd MORE to cheer about as the Skeeters dominated the game from start to finish and won by a score of 10-1!!  Game three of the home stand had left-handed hurler Bobby Livingston becoming the first starting pitcher for the Skeeters to record a win at the home field with the Skeeters winning 3-1. Also in this game, lead-off hitter Bubba Bell had the Skeeters' very first triple with his first at bat of the game! On Sunday, Game 4 proved to be the game that got the leagues attention as the Skeeters again defeated the defending champions 5-0 placing them in first place within the Freedom Division and in tie with the Long Island Ducks in the Liberty Division with a 3-1 record for first place in the league!

The Skeeters have an "off" day, travel day, before starting a 10-game road trip which will have them playing 3 games against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 4 games against the Lancaster Barnstormers, and 3 games against the Somerset Patriots.

GO SKEETERS!

Records fall already!


Congrats to ALL of the Sugar Land Skeeters fans that attended the games this Opening weekend! We have set the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs Opening weekend attendance record!! Let's keep it up for the entire season!!

You have been challenged...will you accept??

Team
Yesterday
Total
Openings
Average
7,111
29,413
4
7,353
4,989
19,871
4
4,968
3,170
19,394
4
4,849
1,902
8,052
4
2,013
TOTALS:
17,172
76,730
16
4,796
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs (ALPB)

Alright, here we go! The link listed below will take you to the ALPB website where you can get ALL of the stats you could ever need on not only the SL Skeeters, but on all of the teams in this league. By clicking the link, you will gain access to the Daily Scoreboard, League/Division Standings, League Leaders, Player Stats, Team Schedules, Transactions, and Stadium Attendance. Have fun with the information you get and be sure to bookmark the page for future access!!

http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/scoreboard.html?leagueid=174

Skeeters Game Broadcast (LIVE!)


So, after being as excited about the Opening day game against the York Revolution as a child on Christmas morning, my dream was shattered the morning I woke up and realized I was going to be out of town the day of the game. My wife and daughters were able to attend the pre-game festivities as well as the game...but that did not do anything for me! While I sat in my hotel room after dinner, sulking as I attended my very own pity-party, I found the link listed below that allowed me to listen to the game! I thought that the first post on this blog should be the link so ALL of you fellow Skeeters fans can enjoy the game either in the comfort of your own home, or while out on the road!