After the game on Monday, we went to a post-game meal, and then started our return trip to St. Cloud shortly after 11:00 p.m. We watched "The Dark Knight" for the first part of the bus ride, and almost everyone tried to get some sleep for the remainder of the trip. A few players stayed up playing cards.
We arrived in St. Cloud at 4:00 a.m., ending the four-game road trip.
The River Bats finished 2-2 on the trip, and pulled to within 1.5 games of first-place Rochester after winning on Monday night.
The Bats are home for one game against the Alexandria Beetles at Joe Faber Field at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, before hitting the road again for three more.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday Night Final: Bats 10, Woodchucks 3
The River Bats swept the Wisconsin Woodchucks with a 10-3 win at Bukolt Park in Stevens Point, Wis. on Monday.
Kurtis Frymier prepares to face the Woodchucks in the bottom of the second inning.
Fans watch the second inning of action from the first-base line near the River Bats dugout.
Mascots of various meats greet fans before the game at Bukolt Park.
Kurtis Frymier prepares to face the Woodchucks in the bottom of the second inning.
Fans watch the second inning of action from the first-base line near the River Bats dugout.
Kurtis Frymier delivers a pitch during the game against the Wisconsin Woodchucks on Monday.
Monday, July 13, 2009
From Wausau, Wisconsin
After the Bats' victory over the Woodchucks on Sunday evening, we went to our hotel, which was located next a bowling alley in Wausau. A few of the players enjoyed some time there.
On Monday morning, we ate breakfast at 9:00 a.m. next door to the hotel. We left the hotel around 1:00 p.m.
In the early afternoon, we learned that pitcher David Deminsky and outfielder Nick Longmire were selected as all-stars.
We made a stop at Eastbay Athletic Store for about an hour, and then went to the Wausau Center mall for another hour or so.
From there, we drove to Bukolt Park in Stevens Point, and ate pizza for a pregame meal at the ballpark.
Wisconsin plays one home game annually in Stevens Point, and this was the fifth year of the event.
On Monday morning, we ate breakfast at 9:00 a.m. next door to the hotel. We left the hotel around 1:00 p.m.
In the early afternoon, we learned that pitcher David Deminsky and outfielder Nick Longmire were selected as all-stars.
We made a stop at Eastbay Athletic Store for about an hour, and then went to the Wausau Center mall for another hour or so.
From there, we drove to Bukolt Park in Stevens Point, and ate pizza for a pregame meal at the ballpark.
Wisconsin plays one home game annually in Stevens Point, and this was the fifth year of the event.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday Night Final: Bats 5, Woodchucks 4
The St. Cloud River Bats picked up their first win of the road trip with a 5-4 victory over the Wisconsin Woodchucks.
Jonathan Roof bats against Woodchucks righthander Kyle Gumieny in the seventh inning.
The Woodchucks come to bat agains the River Bats in the bottom of the third inning.
The view from the left-field line near the Sports Deck at Athletic Park.
The view from the right-field line at Athletic Park.
The River Bats dugout watches the action at Athletic Park on Sunday.
River Bats radio play-by-play broadcaster Travis Lucian watches the action from the press box at Athletic Field.
Jonathan Roof bats against Woodchucks righthander Kyle Gumieny in the seventh inning.
The Woodchucks come to bat agains the River Bats in the bottom of the third inning.
The view from the left-field line near the Sports Deck at Athletic Park.
The view from the right-field line at Athletic Park.
The River Bats dugout watches the action at Athletic Park on Sunday.
River Bats radio play-by-play broadcaster Travis Lucian watches the action from the press box at Athletic Field.
Traveling across Wisconsin
The River Bats have made it to Athletic Park just in time for the series-opening matchup against the Wisconsin Woodchucks.
We departed from La Crosse at 11:00 a.m., and watched "Heavyweights" for part of the trip.
Upon arriving in Wausau at 2:00 p.m., we ate a pregame meal at Buffalo Wings & Rings. We left the restaurant shortly after 3:00 p.m., and went immediately to the ballpark for the River Bats to take batting practice.
First pitch between Wisconsin and St. Cloud is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. Bats righthander Nick Sutherland (3-1) faces Kyle Gumieny (2-4).
We departed from La Crosse at 11:00 a.m., and watched "Heavyweights" for part of the trip.
Upon arriving in Wausau at 2:00 p.m., we ate a pregame meal at Buffalo Wings & Rings. We left the restaurant shortly after 3:00 p.m., and went immediately to the ballpark for the River Bats to take batting practice.
First pitch between Wisconsin and St. Cloud is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. Bats righthander Nick Sutherland (3-1) faces Kyle Gumieny (2-4).
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Saturday Night Final: Loggers 6, Bats 0
The River Bats were shut out by Kyle Simon and the La Crosse Loggers, 6-0, in front of 3,399 fans at Copeland Park on Saturday.
Log cabins line the right field fence at Copeland Park.
Log cabins line the right field fence at Copeland Park.
Fans in the grandstand enjoy the beer-bottle race.
Leading up to Game 2
For most of the team, the day began with breakfast in the lounge of the Brookstone Inn shortly after 9:00 a.m. Lunch was a return trip to the North Country Steak Buffet at 1:00 p.m.
We returned to Copeland Park around 4:00 p.m., when the River Bats took batting practice.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Pedro Ramos (2-1) and Kyle Simon (4-2) will take the hill for the Bats and Loggers respectively.
Check back later in the game for photos of Copeland Park and a recap of the series finale.
We returned to Copeland Park around 4:00 p.m., when the River Bats took batting practice.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Pedro Ramos (2-1) and Kyle Simon (4-2) will take the hill for the Bats and Loggers respectively.
Check back later in the game for photos of Copeland Park and a recap of the series finale.
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