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Game Notes

Thursday 21st August 2003 - Game #129

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Listening to the game - live on internet radio!!!
Bowie Baysox - road game at Prince George’s Stadium
Playing first base - batting at #4
Had 4 plate appearances - 4 at bats
------1) RHP - runner at second base/two down - ball/called/called/ball/ball, followed by a base hit into rightfield - single and 1 x RBI - and went to second base on the throw home - left stranded at the end of the innings
------2) RHP - runner at first base/two down - called/ball/foul, and then a high fly ball into leftfield - out "F7"
------3) RHP - led off the innings - called, and the next pitch was "driven down the rightfield line and into the corner" - a stand up double!!! - and was left stranded again
------4) LHP - AND THE LEFTY WAS BROUGHT IN AS BRETT CAME TO THE PLATE!!! - runner at first base/one down - and jumped on the first pitch from the lefty for a base hit into leftfield!!! - single - went to third base on an error play by the Batsox first-baseman - but was again left stranded at the end of the innings
Fielding
The bottom of the ninth inning and the score was tied at two - the Baysox had a runner at third base with one down, and the next batter hit a slow roller towards the drawn in first-baseman, Brett - he fielded the ball, and attempted to throw to home but his throw hit the runner coming down the line - the runner scored from third and the Baysox win!!! - from what we heard on the radio, it was the only play Brett could make in a "do-or-die" situation and it was unfortunate the ball hit the runner heading to first base - no error was recorded on the play
......and excerpts from the Newspapers and Team web sites
(1) "The Curve claimed a 1-0 advantage in the first with a two-out rally.
A bloop double by Castillo preceded an RBI single by Roneberg.
Both Castillo and Roneberg finished 3-for-4 with a double"
(2) "Brett Roneberg and Jose Castillo both finished with two singles and a double, with Roneberg driving in a run"
(3) "Altoona took a 1-0 lead in the first, courtesy of a Jose Castillo double and an RBI-single by Roneberg against Bowie starter Dave Crouthers.
Castillo and Roneberg each had two hits for the Curve, including doubles"
(4) "Josh Hoffpauir's fielder's choice grounder in the bottom of the ninth inning scored pinch-runner B.J. Littleton with the winning run Thursday as the Bowie Baysox defeated the Altoona Curve, 3-2.
Hoffpauir followed with ground ball to drawn-in first baseman Brett Roneberg.
Roneberg's throw toward the plate hit Hoffpauir in the chest and Littleton scored"
(5) "The Baysox prevailed behind a two-run homer by Kurt Airoso in the fourth, and a strange play in the bottom of the ninth.
With the score tied at 2-2 in the final frame Airoso led off the bottom half of the inning with a double against Altoona reliever Rick Palma, and advanced to third on an Eli Whiteside sacrifice bunt.
Josh Hoffpauir then hit a slow grounder to Brett Roneberg at first base, who fired towards home in an attempt to cut down the winning run.
However, the throw hit Hoffpauir while he was running to first and bounced away, allowing Airoso to scamper home with the winning run"
(6) "However, a dramatic and bizarre, 3-2, victory over the Curve on Thursday night kept Bowie’s slim post-season hopes alive"

Email from Brett on the final play of the game!!!
That play last night.
I came up with the ball,
looked at home plate and the hitter was right in front of me,
threw the ball,
and would've hit him right in the chest but he put his hand up.
Hit him in the hand,
and then I caught it!!
Unbelievable!!!!!!
Very pissed off!!

During Thursday's game, Rob Egan (left) made the following comments
(1) after Brett picked up a hit in his first at bat, Rob said "he continues his 'hot hitting ways' and is now 18 for his last 39 for an average of 0.462"
(2) and with that hit, he said that "Roney has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games"
(3) Rob also mentioned that "Roneberg 'feasts' on Baysox pitching, and is currently 20 for 52 against the Bowie pitching staff"
(4) following Brett's double in his third at bat, Rob mentioned that "the ball coming in must be looking like a beach ball the way he is smacking it around"
(5) as the left-handed pitcher was brought in to face Brett in his fourth at bat, Rob said "that Brett is 'red hot' lately, and handles left handers very well with a 0.295 average"

From the Curve web site - "News and Notes" - after Thursday's game
"Roneberg is 20-for-42 (.476) in his last 11 games"

Friday 22nd August 2003 - Game #130
Heard part of the game
Bowie Baysox - road game at Prince George’s Stadium
Playing rightfield - batting at #4
Had 5 plate appearances - 5 at bats
------1) ?HP - (did not hear) - fly out
------2) ?HP - (did not hear) - single
------3) ?HP - (did not hear) - single
------4) ?HP - runner at first base/none down - ball, and the runner stole to second base - on the next pitch Brett hit a "high hopper come-backer to the mound which was snagged by the pitcher" - the runner was caught between second and third base and was out on a run-down play/tag - Brett safe at first on a 'fielders choice' - went to second base on a wild pitch, and scored on a hit
------5) ?HP - runners at first and second base/one down - ball, followed by a fly ball into centrefield - out "F8" - and the runner at second advanced to third base
......and excerpts from the Newspapers and Team web sites
(1) "With Brett Roneberg at second and one out, JR House and Chris Shelton smacked consecutive doubles to give Altoona the lead.
Altoona banged out 15 hits in all with House and Castillo each recording three.
Sadler, Navarrete, Roneberg, and Bonifay all finished with two hits"

During Friday's game, Rob Egan (left) made the following comments
(1) as Brett came in for his fifth at bat, Rob said that "Brett has 22 hits from his last 46 at bats, and is batting 0.478 over his last twelve games"
(2) he also mentioned that "today is Brett's 29th multi-hit game of the season"

Saturday 23rd August 2003 - Game #131

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Listening to the game - live on internet radio!!!
Bowie Baysox - road game at Prince George’s Stadium
Playing Designated Hitter - batting at #4
Had 4 plate appearances - 4 at bats
------1) RHP - led off the innings - called/called/swing&miss - strike out!!!
------2) RHP - led off the innings - ball, and then the commentators call was "that pitch is drilled into rightfield, and that one's gone, deep into the neighbours yard!!!" - "there was no doubt about that one!!!" - HOME RUN and 1 x RBI
------3) RHP - runner at second base/two down - foul/foul/ball/called - strike out!!!
------4) RHP - led off the innings - foul/ball/ball, followed by a base hit into centrefield - single - and the commentator said "Roneberg continues to get it done - leading off the ninth with a base hit with the Curve trailing by two runs!!!" - went to second base on an infield hit, and scored on an infield error by the Baysox shortstop
For all the "Home Run" details simply click here

Following the game, Rob Egan announced Brett as the
"Cracker Barrel Curve Player-of-the-Game"
and also said that "Roney continues to rip the baseball,
and is now 24 hits from his last 51 at bats, an average of 0.471"

Sunday 24th August 2003 - Game #132

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Listening to the game - live on internet radio!!!
Bowie Baysox - road game at Prince George’s Stadium
Playing first base - batting at #4
Had 4 plate appearances - 3 at bats - and a walk
------1) RHP - led off the innings - "and that ball was sizzled to second base" - out "4-to-3" - and the commentator said "the easiest part of that play would have been the throw because that ball was hit that hard"
------2) RHP - bases empty/two down - ball-91mph fastball/ball/called/ball/foul, and then a pop fly into shallow leftfield and was out on a diving catch by the Baysox leftfielder - out "F7"
------3) LHP - runner at second base/two down - foul/ball/ball/called/foul/ball/ball - walk - and was left stranded at the end of the innings
------4) RHP - runner at first base/none down - ball/ball, and then the commentator said "this one is way back, way back and gone - a two run shot to Brett Roneberg and his tenth of the year!!!" - (the call sounded fantastic!!!) - HOME RUN and 2 x RBI's!!!
For all the "Home Run" details simply click here

Comments from Rob Egan (left) during Sunday's game
(1) "As Brett came in for his third at bat against the left-handed relief pitcher, Rob said that Brett handles leftties well, with a current average of 0.313 against them"
(2) After Brett his his home run in his fourth plate appearance, Rob said that
"Brett has been on an absolute tear at the plate"

Monday 25th August 2003 - Double Header - Games #133 and 134

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Listening to the game - live on internet radio!!!
Reading Phillies - home game at Blair County Ballpark
Game One
Playing leftfield - batting at #3
Had 4 plate appearances - 3 at bats - and a walk
------1) RHP - runners at first and second base/none down - 'belted' foul/ball/ball, and "ripped the next pitch into rightfield but straight at the fielder who made the catch reaching up over his head" - out "F9"
------2) RHP - runner at second base/none down - ball/ball/ball/called/ball - walk - stole to second base - went to third base and then scored on consecutive hits
------3) RHP - runner at first base/two down - ball and the runner stole to second base/called/ball/ball, and hit the next pitch towards the first-baseman who made a diving stop "and took a hit away from Roneberg" - out "3-to-1"
------4) RHP - runners at first and second base/two down - ball/ball, and then a ground ball to first base - out "3-to-1"
Fielding
Leading off the top of the second innings, a Phillies batter hit a high fly ball down the line in leftfield - the commentator said that "Roneberg came in and made a nice running catch in foul territory"
Game Two
Playing rightfield - batting at #3
Had 3 plate appearances - 3 at bats
------1) RHP - bases empty/two down - "Brett belted that pitch to deep leftfield and it's off the wall!!!" - a stand up double!!! - and scored on another hit
------2) RHP - (line dropped out - did not hear) - single - left stranded at the end of the innings
------3) RHP - called, and then "Roneberg rips that pitch down the rightfield line" - another stand up double!!! - (the runner was help up at third base) - and then scored on another hit by the next Curve batter
Fielding
During the top of the second inning, a Phillies batter drove the ball down the rightfield line - he was heading for second base, but "Brett got across, fielded the ball, and made a good play to get the runner!!!" - a "9-to-6" outfield assist!!! (more details on this throw in the emails below which were sent by fans who were at the game)
......and excerpts from the Newspapers and Team web sites
(1) "Brett Roneberg went 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored for Altoona"
Stolen Bases
Another one!!! - the "Season Record Total" increases!!! - click here

Email from Ed Leipold, "Founder and Captain" of the "Second Deck Psychos" - a group of die-hard Curve fans!!!
Brett's bat is still red hot,
and I'm sure, if you looked close enough, you could actually see the smoke coming off his stick when he comes up to the dish.
And he made one of the better plays at BCB this year, as I'm sure you heard Rob Egan describe.
Aaron McNeil, the R-Phils big firstbaseman, hit a shot down the rightfield line that carried into the bullpen area.
He was so sure it was 2 bases, he ran upright into secondbase.
Well, Brett made a quick pick-up, fired a rope to second, and Mr. McNeil was DOA by a half step.
Outstanding throw by Brett, right on the money!!
......and a reply to Ed
Yep, we heard Brett's 9-to-6 play!!!
Rob gave it a great call!!!
Those types of throws are one of the reasons he likes to play the outfield sometimes!!!
He looks forward to the chance to have a throw like that.
Thanks for the comment about his batting.
I know that he is very glad that everything has come together at this point of the season.
We wish him heaps of success for the rest of the games!!!

Email from Sarah Stewart, a Curve fan who was at the game
You guys should be really proud of Brett and his many talents.
I never believed he could get to ball (by the bull pen)
--- let alone have time or strength to throw the guy out!!
He was unbelivable!!
Everyone around us we in awe!!
Including Dan and I.
I think he's become one of their best players.
Till later.

Heard during the Games on Monday
Game announcers Rob Egan (left) and Jason Dambach (right)
(1) Jason said he had been speaking to Brett before the games about his current 'Hot Streak' and said
"that Brett is jokingly wondering when his "0 for" game is going to come!!!"
(2) As Brett came in for his first at bat in game one, Rob commented that
"that there is no other batter than this guy that you would want to be coming up in this situation"
(Brett had a good at bat, lining out to rightfield)

Eastern League - "Player of the Week"
(18th to 24th August 2003)
As Jason Dambach was announcing the starting lineups for the first game, he mentioned that "Brett was edged out" of winning this Award!!!
He mentioned that his statistics over this period (12 from 26, 0.462 average, 3 home runs, double, 7 RBI's, 7 R, 3 W) were very similar to the winner, Jeff Bailey
(Jeff is a good friend of Brett's, and an ex-teammate at the Harrisburg Senators and the Portland Sea Dogs)

Eastern League News
"The League Leader"
The Official Newsletter of the Eastern League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc.
Volume X - August 26 2003 - Issue 22
Eastern league Team News and Notes - for the week ending 8/24/03
Altoona Curve
1B/OF Brett Roneberg batted .462 (12-for-26) with one double, three home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored in seven games last week.
Through Sunday Roneberg, who was a member of the 2000 Australian Olympic Baseball Team, is 25 for his last 54 (.463).