Games Scheduled

The games for next weekend have been posted. Rockhounds play at 1 and 3--details are available on the calendar.

Fall Schedule Released

The BC fall league schedule has been released. Well, sort of. The first week has been released with promises of more to follow. Please note there will NOT be a game on the weekend of September 13-14. Go 'hounds!

Pictures Posted

I've posted some photos from practice and the first game of the tournamnet. I'll try and take more as the fall season starts.

Tournament Schedule Posted

The schedule for the BC Fall Classic has been posted and is on the calendar at the bottom of this page.

Rockhounds Over Diamond Dreams Reds 10-0

The Rockhounds finished pool play 2-0 by beating the Diamond Dream Reds 10-0. The 'hounds play the winner of the Cedar Rapid Reds and the Diamond Dreams Reds at 1:15pm on Field 1.

Rockhounds Down Diamond Kings

The Rockhounds came from behind to win the first game of the Future Starz Tournament 7-6.

Team Meets Coach Stock

The Rockhounds had a special treat on Friday night. Kent Stock, a former high school baseball coach who coached tiny Norway High School to an Iowa state championship in his first year as head coach, told the team about himself, the championship season, and lessons he learned about coaching and life. Coach Stock also told the team about the making of The Final Season, a movie depicting the final year of Norway High and his team's run at the championship. Thanks to Coach Stock for taking the time to talk to the boys and thanks to the Mulhollands for arranging the meeting.

More League Games Scheduled

BC has added four games for the Rockhounds next week. We play the Crusaders and the Stealers on Wednesday night at BC and play the Explosions and the Bucks on Thursday, also at BC. The games and times are updated on the calendar below.

Future Starz Schedule Released

The Future Starz schedule has been released:

Saturday, 2:15pm Field 1, Bettendorf Diamond Kings
Saturday, 5:45pm, Field 1, Diamond Dreams Reds

Rain Hotlines for this Weekend

Pond Athletic Association: 636-458-9627
Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex: 314-995-1510

Games Cancelled

Tonight's games have been cancelled.

Directions to Bridgeton Athletic Association

Here are directions from our hotel to Saturday's games:


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Wood War I Schedule

The Schedule for the Wood War 1 has been released and our schedule is as follows:

Friday, 6:00pm Pond Field 5 vs. Normal Astros
Saturday, 10:00am Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex Field 5 vs. Pond Tigers
Saturday, 12:00pm Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex Field 5 vs. Affton Bulldogs

Wood War I Lineup

FYI:
St. Louis Heat
Normal Astros 2008 2007 Team
St. Louis Cobras
Jr. Mustangs
Ellisville Dawgs
Johnny Mac Thunder
Ballwin Red Sox
Granite City Warriors
KC Mustangs
Affton Bulldogs
Pond Tigers

Greetings From Catalina

Came across a youth ballgame today on the island. The kids range from 8-14 on each team, boys & girls, and they had a blast. Good luck to the Rockhounds on Tuesday!

Map of Harley Park

Here is a map showing the location of Harley Park. The directions are different from the ones given by Coach Benad, but at least you'll have an idea of where the field is located.


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Schedule Changes

The BC league schedule has changed. The games on Thursday, June 26, have been cancelled and we now play a doubleheader on July 1 at Twin Oaks. The changes are reflected in the calendar below.

League Games Cancelled

Tonight's games have been cancelled.

Rockhounds Win School's Out Tournament

The Rockhounds won two games on Sunday to advance to the championship game against Mexico Select. The Rockhounds downed the Select 8-3 to claim their first tournament title of the year. Way to go 'hounds!

Rockhounds Play Angels?

The Rockhounds play the "Flaming Angels" Sunday at 11:00 on either Twin Oaks Field #3 or Twin Oaks Field #4.

New Game Times

The Rockhounds start today's first game at 11:00 on Field #2. The second game is at 12:55.

Tournament Info

Because of yesterday's rains, the tournament schedule may change. It will be updated at 8:30am.

League Schedule Changes

The BC League Schedule has changed. The game on June 2 has been rescheduled and the game on June 11 has been rescheduled. We are now playing a double-header on Tuesday, June 10 at Legion Field.

School's Out Schedule Posted

The schedule for the School's Out Tournamnet has been released and we play three league teams.
Just a heads-up but I assume the 12:45 game on Saturday will be moved back as that is obviously an error.

Minor Leaguer Traded for 10 Baseball Bats

This made the rounds today, but in case you missed it:

During three years in the low minors, John Odom never really made a name for himself. That sure changed this week—he’s the guy who was traded for a bunch of bats. “I don’t really care,” he said Friday. “It’ll make a better story if I make it to the big leagues.”

Read the entire story here.

Balk and the Delayed Dead Ball

USSSA baseball uses Major League Baseball rules with USSSA modifications. Since USSSA doesn't address balks, the pertinent rule is MLB 8.05:
"PENALTY: The ball is dead, and each runner shall advance one base without liability to be put out, unless the batter reaches first on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batter, or otherwise, and all other runners advance at least one base, in which case the play proceeds without reference to the balk."

Games Moved

Once again the Rockhounds will be playing their games this week at Legion Field.

Games Moved

There have been changes to this and next week's schedules. We will play one game on Tuesday and Wednesday this week and next. The games have been moved to the Legion Field off Broadway just east of Keene St.

The Rockhounds Win

The Rockhounds defeated the Springfield Spartans 9-0 to advance to a quarterfinal rematch with the Pride at 2:00 pm.

Rockhounds Drop Two

The Rockhounds dropped both games on Saturday and find themselves playing the Springfield Spartans at 10 am on field 3.

'Unbelievable' Sportsmanship

Here's an interesting story:

'Unbelievable' sportsmanship in softball game

Spring Slugfest Schedule

The schedule has been posted for the Spring Slugfest.

Here are the teams we are scheduled to play:

Southwest Missouri Pride

Pittsburg Red Sox(KS)

Schedule Updates

The games that were supposed to be played tomorrow evening have been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 4. Also, the second game on May 6 has been sporadically disappearing from the online calendar. It is still on the schedule.

Spring Slugfest Information

Keep checking this space for information on the Spring Slugfest Tournament held at the Champion Diamonds facility in Nevada. For now, here is a map of the ballpark:


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Frozen Rope Schedule

The schedule for this weekends tournament is available here:

Frozen Rope Schedule

Rain-out Numbers

I assume (very dangerous!) that the BC Baseball weather line (442-3693) will be in effect for tomorrow's games, but in case it isn't, here is another number to try:

Fields of Legends Rainout #: (573)659-5088

Of course, the weather will hold and we'll play the games, but you never know.

Rockhounds Start Season With Wins

The Rockhounds weathered the cold and opened the 2008 season with victories over the Explosions and the Stealth. Way to start the year Rockhounds!

2008 Rockhound Sponsors

The Rockhounds would like to thank the following sponsors, without whom we could not begin to achieve our goals. Please give them your consideration.