tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-111519692024-03-05T02:55:25.198-08:00The MuckrakersThe official blog of the Muckrakers softball team. Bringing inconsistent softball to the blogosphere, creating content and building the Muckrakers brand since March 2005. Our mission statement: We're gamers and we're gunning for your unraked muck. The Muckrakers: 90 percent softball, 20 percent parking lot domination. We give 110 percent! Follow us on Twitter at @muckrakerssoftbAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.comBlogger715125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-47987439181034602182014-09-25T01:34:00.002-07:002014-09-25T01:34:57.875-07:00Another fine performance by Bob Brindley<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" scrolling="no" src="//www.ispot.tv/share/7Czg" width="560"></iframe></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-73731341183004282022014-07-25T15:26:00.000-07:002014-07-25T15:26:37.645-07:00Final 2014 Summer League results <div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Alcorn...........................5....2....5....5.... 1.000 </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson......................19....4....8....5.... .420</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama.........................15....9....9....7.... .600</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd...........................25....8...11....9.... .440</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ben Enos..............................22...17...18....2.... .818</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson.......................29....6...15...12.... .517</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh....................33...13...16...13.... .485</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff...........................42...22...24...22.... .571</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Paul Knauff............................16....7....7....6.... .438</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff...........................4....1....2....0.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eric Leithliter...........................1....1....0....0.... .000</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Lopez...............................12....6....6....2.... 500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall............................26...15...17...2.... .654</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray......................24...10...17...14.... .708</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Striegel..........................6....3....1....3.... .167</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ...........................33...12...16...10.... .485</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon.........................35...12...13....6.... .371</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................20....6...15....8.... .750</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................372..153..200..148.. .537</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-28230735194312581432014-07-25T15:10:00.000-07:002014-07-25T15:10:39.883-07:00Final 2014 Summer League results<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... The Guys def<b>. Muckrakers </b>(0-6), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(1-6) 20, Dianda Plaza 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-6) 14, WHP/Dbacks 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys 25, <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-7) 22</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... 1SBP def. <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-8), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.....<b>Muckrakers </b>(3-8) 21, WHP/Dbacks 9</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... Blockheads 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(3-9) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-53010560521461310022014-07-18T15:36:00.000-07:002014-07-18T15:36:02.992-07:00Statistics<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Alcorn...........................5....2....5....5.... 1.000 </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson......................19....4....8....5.... .420</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama.........................15....9....9....7.... .600</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd...........................22....8...10....9.... .455</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ben Enos..............................17...14...14....2.... .823</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson.......................24....5...10...10.... .417</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh....................33...13...16...13.... .485</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff...........................37...21...23...21.... .622</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Paul Knauff............................12....7....7....6.... .583</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff...........................4....1....2....0.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eric Leithliter...........................1....1....0....0.... .000</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Lopez...............................8....4....4....2.... 500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall............................22...12...15...17.... .682</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray......................24...10...17...14.... .708</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Striegel..........................6....3....1....3.... .167</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ...........................29...11...13....9.... .448</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon.........................31...12...12....5.... .387</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................15....6...10....5.... .667</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................329..142..176..137.. .535</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-32672213435137231932014-07-18T15:09:00.000-07:002014-07-18T15:09:01.385-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... The Guys def<b>. Muckrakers </b>(0-6), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(1-6) 20, Dianda Plaza 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-6) 14, WHP/Dbacks 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys 25, <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-7) 22</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... 1SBP def. <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-8), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.....<b>Muckrakers </b>(3-8) 21, WHP/Dbacks 9</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-72285017712738630762014-07-12T19:28:00.000-07:002014-07-12T19:28:29.170-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... The Guys def<b>. Muckrakers </b>(0-6), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(1-6) 20, Dianda Plaza 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-6) 14, WHP/Dbacks 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys 25, <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-7) 22</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... 1SBP def. <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-8), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-61988056185452943032014-07-09T13:48:00.000-07:002014-07-09T13:53:05.209-07:00Muckrakers back in action ThursdayCONCORD -- After taking an extended Fourth of July break to celebrate the establishment of our country -- and, by extension, softball -- the Muckrakers finally take to the field again Thursday for a 9:30 tilt on Field 2.<br />
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Perhaps the break came at a bad time for the Rakers, winners of two of their past three games. The Men of Muck are coming off a loss, but a loss of some distinction, a 25-22 thriller to Ohm Boys on June 19. This one had trouble written all over it, as it was one of those dreaded 6:15 affairs. In past, the Rakemeisters have been hard-pressed just to field a team and avoid forfeit, with winning the damn game almost a secondary concern.<br />
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Manager Matt Knauff did an admirable job of scrambling and recruiting on the run, resulting in a nine-player turnout, which included a rookie, Mike Lopez, making his Muckraker debut.<br />
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Then there was the matter of actually playing the game. Things did not look so swell when the Ohm Boys came right out and scored seven runs in the top of the first inning and added eight more runs in the second and 10 more in the third.<br />
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But the Muckrakers responded with some heavy hitting of their own, batting around in the second and third innings.<br />
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Each of the Muckrakers contributed to the 24-hit offense, but the exploits of Matt McCall stood out. All the No. 3 hitter did was go 4 for 4, smacking a three-run homer, two triples and a single. He drove in an astounding seven runs and scored five times himself. Have a game, Matt McCall.<br />
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Such was the output on this evening that McCall was far from the only star. Leadoff man Ben Enos went 5 for 5 with five runs scored and Knauff, in the two hole, had four hits, four RBI and four runs scored.<br />
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The list of fellow contributors was strong:<br />
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-- Lopez, in his initial Raker at-bat, lashed an RBI single and ended up going 2 for 4;<br />
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-- Dave Alcorn, continuing his comeback tour, went 2 for 2 and drove in two runs;<br />
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-- Chris Wagnon, Dave Taxier and Paul Knauff all had two hits apiece;<br />
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-- Justin Boyd drove in two runs and pitched admirable long relief, taking over when a shakey Taxier decided he'd had enough.<br />
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It was certainly a memorable game, even considering it was a loss, and yer Rakers would do well to carry over the spirit of this one into the season's final three regular-season contests.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-55035339337902511572014-06-23T13:21:00.001-07:002014-06-23T13:25:56.237-07:00Statistics<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Alcorn...........................5....2....5....5.... 1.000 </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson......................19....4....8....5.... .420</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama.........................15....9....9....7.... .600</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd...........................18....8....8....9.... .444</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ben Enos..............................12...10...10....1.... .833</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson.......................22....3....8....5.... .363</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh....................29....9...13....9.... .448</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff...........................32...17...19...17.... .593</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Paul Knauff.............................8....6....4....5.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff...........................4....1....2....0.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eric Leithliter...........................1....1....0....0.... .000</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Lopez...............................4....2....2....1.... 500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall............................22...12...15...17.... .682</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray......................21....8...14...11.... .667</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Striegel..........................6....3....1....3.... .167</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ...........................25...10...10....8.... .400</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon.........................26...11...11....4.... .423</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................15....6...10....5.... .667</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................284..121..149..116.. .525</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-26261954499042632492014-06-20T17:15:00.001-07:002014-06-20T17:18:45.850-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... The Guys def<b>. Muckrakers </b>(0-6), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(1-6) 20, Dianda Plaza 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-6) 14, WHP/Dbacks 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys 25, <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-7) 22</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. 1SBP, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-92159908265087221732014-06-17T14:00:00.000-07:002014-06-17T17:15:35.813-07:00Statistics<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">..........................................AB...R...H...RBI.. Ave</b><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Alcorn...........................3....0....3....3.... 1.000 </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson......................19....4....8....5.... .420</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama.........................15....9....9....7.... .600</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd...........................15....8....7....7.... .467</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ben Enos.................................7....5....5....0.... .714</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson.......................22....3....8....5.... .363</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh....................29....9...13....9.... .448</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff...........................27...13...15...17.... .555</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Paul Knauff.............................3....4....2....3.... .667</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff...........................4....1....2....0.... .500</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eric Leithliter...........................1....1....0....0.... .000</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall............................18....7...11...10.... .611</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray......................21....8...14...11.... .667</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Striegel..........................6....3....1....3.... .167</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ...........................21....9....8....7.... .381</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon.........................21...10....9....2.... .429</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................15....6...10....5.... .667</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................247..99..125..94... .506</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-49023281974985832602014-06-13T14:37:00.000-07:002014-06-13T14:37:10.596-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... The Guys def<b>. Muckrakers </b>(0-6), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(1-6) 20, Dianda Plaza 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(2-6) 14, WHP/Dbacks 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. 1SBP, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-77611742717018507392014-06-10T14:03:00.000-07:002014-06-10T14:03:12.777-07:00Stop the presses -- Muckrakers win their first, beat Dianda PlazaCONCORD --- You didn't seriously believe the Muckrakers would go the entire 2014 Summer League and not win a single game, did you? Oh. I see. Well, then.<br />
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The doubters, then, can just go and do something horribly forceful to themselves, because the 'Rakers did indeed capture their first contest of the '14, a 20-11 thrashing of old friends and fellow asphalt dominators Dianda Plaza 20-11 on Thursday on Field 1.<br />
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For such a momentous occasion, this one was fairly drama-free, although shaky starting pitcher Dave Taxier did his best to keep it from being a 'Raker rout as he battled a case of mid-game wildness. But the Men of Muck more than compensated with multiple-run outbursts in three of the five innings played.<br />
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Manager Matt Knauff helped erase that big, ol' goose egg in the 'W' column with an ultra-clutch six-RBI game off his three hits. Leadoff man John Kavenaugh also excelled in driving in three runs, and Matt Andeson and Matt McCall also plated a pair of runs apiece as the top of the batting order inflicted its special brand of pain to the Dianda defense.<br />
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Emphasizing that this was a team effort all the way, No. 10 hitter Paul Knauff was a big contributor in his 'Rakers season debut with a stat line that included two hits, three RBIs and four runs scored.<br />
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The Muckrakers came back with just the right response following a forfeit. This team isn't going away. We come to play.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-91115802652525088812014-06-10T13:33:00.001-07:002014-06-10T13:33:53.376-07:00Statistics<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">..........................................AB...R...H...RBI.. Ave</b><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Alcorn.............................3....0....3....3.... 1.000 </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson.......................15....4....7....5.... .467</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama...........................15....9....9....7.... .600</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd..............................15....8....7....7.... .467</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ben Enos....................................3....2....2....0.... .667</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson..........................18....2....7....5.... .389</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh......................25....8...11....7.... .440</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff.............................23...11...12...14.... .522</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Paul Knauff.................................3....4....2....3.... .667</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff.............................4....1....2....0.... .500</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eric Leithliter............................1....1....0....0.... .000</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall............................14....6....9...10.... .643</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray......................17....7...13....9.... .765</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Striegel............................3....2....0....1.... .000</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ............................17....7....6....4.... .353</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon.........................17....7....7....1.... .412</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................15....6...10....5.... .667</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................208..85..107..81... .514</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-46106675386438501372014-06-06T14:32:00.000-07:002014-06-06T14:33:29.490-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... The Guys def<b>. Muckrakers </b>(0-6), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... <b>Muckrakers </b>(1-6) 20, Dianda Plaza 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. WHP/Dbacks, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. 1SBP, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-87071788134327353272014-05-31T17:29:00.000-07:002014-05-31T17:35:38.739-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Guys def</span><b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">. </span>Muckrakers </b>(0-6), forfeit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... Dianda Plaza vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. WHP/Dbacks, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. 1SBP, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-41449768558032381782014-05-27T13:57:00.000-07:002014-05-27T13:57:09.046-07:00Bold, unbowed Muckrakers beaten by Bash BrothersCONCORD -- This reporter is not a huge fan of byes, but sometimes even this curmudgeon must admit that a bit of time off for a little rest and reflection can be a good thing.<br />
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After a week off to contemplate the first five games of the Muckrakers summer league of 2014, one has reached this conclusion:<br />
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Yikes!<br />
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Yikes, as in the Mighty Mucksters remain as game and able as always but resume play Thursday with an 0-5 mark after absorbing an 18-12 setback to the Bash Brothers on Field 3.<br />
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The Men of Muck scored in every inning of this one while limiting the BB to goose eggs in the second, third and sixth frames. But the Bashers also put up a six-spot in the first and an eight-spot in the fourth, which the slightly undermanned Muckrakers had a hard time dealing with.<br />
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This game was perhaps most notable for the return of two much-missed long-time Muckraker veterans. Again taking the field were Randy Striegel and Dave Alcorn, and it sure did a weary heart good to have them back in the lineup again. Good to see you back lads, and let's make a habit of it. Don't be a stranger.<br />
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You know what else can be a habit? Winning can be -- and so can losing. This spirited Muckraker bunch, well-rested after its bye week, is ready to fall back into the right kind of habit.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-6978546587914216642014-05-20T13:16:00.000-07:002014-05-20T13:16:27.642-07:00Statistics<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">..........................................AB...R...H...RBI.. Ave</b><br />
Dave Alcorn.............................3....0....3....3.... 1.000 </div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson.......................11....2....5....3.... .455</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama...........................15....9....9....7.... .600</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd..............................14....8....7....6.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson..........................15....1....6....4.... .400</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh......................20....6....9....4.... .450</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff.............................19....9....9....8.... .474</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff.............................4....1....2....0.... .500</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eric Leithliter............................1....1....0....0.... .000</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall............................11....5....6....8.... .546</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray......................17....7...13....9.... .765</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Randy Striegel............................3....2....0....1.... .000</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ............................14....4....6....4.... .429</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon.........................14....4....6....1.... .429</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................15....6...10....5.... .667</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................176..65..91..63... .517</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-86900727458093547492014-05-16T17:01:00.001-07:002014-05-20T12:58:56.566-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers 18, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-5) 12</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. The Guys, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... Dianda Plaza vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. WHP/Dbacks, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. 1SBP, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-5810372511411103702014-05-15T16:55:00.000-07:002014-05-16T17:05:11.212-07:00Muckrakers doubled up by 1SBP 22-11CONCORD -- You'd figure 12 walks and a couple of major clouts would be enough to spell victory for the Muckrakers, but not much has gone according to plan in this whacked-out 2014 summer league campaign.<br />
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The Muckrakers drew a dozen free passes -- and probably should have had much more, if not for some dubious pitch calls -- in last Thursday's 22-11 loss to 1SBP on Field 1.<br />
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Also, Matt Anderson launched a couple of major blasts over the fence -- the problem being those count as outs in D league. One of these blows came with the bases loaded, so no telling how many runs the Rakers would have scored had they had been playing on an unfenced field.<br />
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Oh well, woulda, shoulda. The fact is, the Mucksters are on a losing streak and need a win in the worst way. This reporter is pressed for time and will write no more on this game, but suffice it to say we eagerly await the opportunity to write up win No. 1.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-14233958187675859202014-05-12T00:03:00.001-07:002014-05-12T00:06:21.336-07:00Statistics<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson.......................11....2....5....3.... .455</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama...........................15....9....9....7.... .600</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd..............................13....4....6....5.... .462</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson..........................11....1....3....2.... .272</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh................ .....16....5....8....4.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff........................ ....14....8....7....6.... .500</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff.............................4....1....2....0.... .500</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eric Leithliter............................1....1....0....0.... .000</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall.............................8....4....4....7.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray......................13....6...10....8.... .769</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ............................11....3....5....4.... .455</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon.........................10....3....5....1.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................15....6...10....5.... .667</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................142..53..74..52... .521</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-39569547582474476802014-05-09T18:43:00.000-07:002014-05-09T18:43:47.214-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP 22, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-4) 11</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. The Guys, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... Dianda Plaza vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. WHP/Dbacks, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. 1SBP, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-58220104621992965102014-05-06T14:08:00.000-07:002014-05-06T14:08:21.214-07:00First victory continues to elude MuckrakersCONCORD -- Let's just call it for what it is -- the Muckrakers are the best 0-3 softball team in the known universe.<br />
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There may be some small solace in saying that, but the 'Rakers say "I got yer solace, right here" after absorbing another tauntly played defeat, this one a 17-14 setback at the hands of the Ohm Boys on Thursday on Field 2.<br />
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Slow starts have plagued the Men of Muck all season -- until Thursday, that is, when the visiting 'Rakers came out of the gate and stomped on home plate to the tune of six runs on six hits. The first four Muckrakers hit safely, and Marshall Murray, Matt Knauff and Matt Anderson all drove in runs to give the ball club the early advantage and its first lead of the season.<br />
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Better yet, starting pitcher Chris White was recording goose eggs, setting down the Ohm Boys in order the first two innings.<br />
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Alas, the opposition eventually put on its hitting shoes, tallying seven times in the third. The 'Rakers did score four times in the fourth inning and three more times in the fifth, courtesy of Murray's jolt of a home run to left field. But the Mucksters went dry in the sixth and seventh innings, just enough to doom them on this evening.<br />
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Close losses have become something of a Muckraker trademark in the early going. Does it follow that close wins are soon to follow? According to this reporter, the answer is a resounding yes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-70309881509303113032014-05-06T13:29:00.000-07:002014-05-08T14:04:57.843-07:00Statistics<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Anderson........................8....2....4....3.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Scott Brama.............................13....7....8....6.... .615</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Justin Boyd..............................10....3....4....3.... .400</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Reed Johnson..........................11....1....3....2.... .272</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">John Kavenaugh................ .....13....4....7....3.... .538</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt Knauff........................ ....13....6....6....5.... .462</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Mike Kristoff...........................4....1....2....0.... .500</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marshall Murray.......................9....5....7....5.... .778</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Matt McCall.................... .......6....3....3....6.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dave Taxier ............................10....2....5....3.... .500</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris Wagnon..........................8....3....5....1.... .625</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Chris White.............................12....5....9....4.... .750</span></div>
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Totals..................................117..42..63..41... .538</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-77867659150001358292014-05-02T13:05:00.000-07:002014-05-02T13:05:38.195-07:00Schedule, results<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/10....7:20....The Guys 21, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-1) 15</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4/17....6:15.... Dianda Plaza 15, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-2) 13</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/1......8:25.... Ohm Boys 17, <b>Muckrakers </b>(0-3) 14</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/8......8:25.... 1SBP vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/15.....7:20.... Bash Brothers vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5/29.....6:15.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. The Guys, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/5.......8:25.... Dianda Plaza vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/12.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. WHP/Dbacks, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6/19.....6:15.... Ohm Boys vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 3</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/10.....9:30.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. 1SBP, Field 2</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/17.....7:20.... WHP/Dbacks vs. <b>Muckrakers</b>, Field 4</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7/24.....7:20.... <b>Muckrakers </b>vs. Blockheads, Field 1</span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><i>All games at Willow Pass Park, Concord</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218224703936985374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11151969.post-74356627718786128862014-04-29T14:23:00.001-07:002014-04-29T16:55:28.251-07:00Muckrakers steam into game No. 3 on ThursdayCONCORD -- With two hard-luck losses to show for the season, the mighty Muckrakers resume the search for win No. 1 on Thursday at 8:25 p.m. on Field 2.<br />
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A league-mandated bye week means the 'Rakers will be well-rested and the 8:25 start time might ensure good attendance and a timely turnout.<br />
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Those nasty 6:15 games can put a crimp in your style, as the Mucksters found out in a 15-13 loss to old rivals Dianda Plaza on April 17. The Men of Muck took the field with nine players and battled hard for 5 1/2 innings but ultimately fell short by a coupla runs.<br />
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Slow starts have dogged the Muckies in each of their first two outings. Or maybe it's been the overly enthusiastic starts of their foes that's been the problem -- a bit of the chicken-or-the-egg conundrum, one supposes. Whatever, the 'Rakers have been forced to play whole games of catch-up, with the ultimate outcomes not pleasing.<br />
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Manager Matt Knauff took matters in his own hands versus Dianda Plaza, ripping a home run in the top of the first. But the Rakers didn't start scoring in earnest until the third and fourth, when they piled up three and four runs, respectively. They added three more runs in the fifth and a couple more in the last-gasp sixth.<br />
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All this rallying around proved this 'Rakers squad has the winning spirit about it, and it will be heard from before all is said and done.<ul>
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