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

     

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On-line schedule

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Printable 2013 Schedule

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

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.

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.

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 Navarrete, Brandon 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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 

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

Team	Yesterday	Total	Openings	Average
Sugar Land Skeeters	-	465,511	70	6,650
Long Island Ducks	-	377,473	68	5,551
Somerset Patriots	-	350,295	66	5,308
Lancaster Barnstormers	-	307,431	66	4,658
York Revolution	-	273,648	67	4,084
Camden Riversharks	-	231,987	67	3,462
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs	-	229,094	68	3,369
Bridgeport Bluefish	-	132,139	65	2,033
TOTALS:	0	2,367,578	537	4,409

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.

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.

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.