Archive for April, 2009

Van Ostrand finds stroke at plate - Astros.com


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Van Ostrand finds stroke at plate
Astros.com - Josh Jackson
After homering twice in Wednesday's game, he knocked a pair of solo shots Thursday, helping the Corpus Christi Hooks to a 12-8 win over the Midland RockHounds at Citibank Ballpark. They were the first homers of the season for Van Ostrand, who plated 10 ...

Hooks go yard six times in win - Corpus Christi Caller Times


Hooks go yard six times in win
Corpus Christi Caller Times, TX
Behind a season-high 19 hits and a franchise record-tying six homers, Corpus Christi slugged its way to a 12-8 victory over the Midland rockhounds on Thursday night at Citibank Ballpark. For the Hooks (9-11), the win snapped their season-worst losing ...

Visalia Rawhide fall to Stockton Ports, 4-3 - Visalia Times-Delta


Visalia Rawhide fall to Stockton Ports, 4-3
Visalia Times-Delta, CA
The Visalia Rawide missed out on an opportunity to record a three-game sweep of the Stockton Ports in Stockton, as the Ports rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to edge the Rawhide 4-3. The Rawhide still own the California League's ...
Visalia Rawhide Outslug Stockton Ports 11-8 - Cal League MLN - The Raw Feed
Stockton Ports Lose 6-0 to Visalia Rawhide - California League MLN - The Raw Feed
Rawhide hold off Stockton Visalia Times-Delta
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Eveland vying to go deeper into game

Despite the excellence of the A's staff this season, manager Bob Geren would like to see some of his starters go deeper into the game -- something Dana Eveland will try to do Friday against the Mariners.

Heist in Texas: Sweeney’s stab seals win

Dallas Braden worked out of a pair of bases-loaded jams and Ryan Sweeney executed highway robbery, paving the way to the A's 4-2 victory over the Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Thursday.

Athletics do without Ziegler for a day

The A's continued to deal with attrition Thursday, as they went without closer Brad Ziegler for the day due to a "non-baseball-related" condition, manager Bob Geren said.

Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win - MadFriars.com


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Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win
MadFriars.com, CA - Melissa Lockard
By Melissa Lockard The Midland Rockhounds are rolling and even a rehabbing major league starter couldn't stop their momentum on Wednesday night. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the first, the Midland Rockhounds exploded for five runs in the first and three ...

Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win - TheBootleg.com


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Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win
TheBootleg.com - Melissa Lockard
By Melissa Lockard The Midland Rockhounds are rolling and even a rehabbing major league starter couldn't stop their momentum on Wednesday night. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the first, the Midland Rockhounds exploded for five runs in the first and three ...

Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win - Tot Holmes (registration)


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Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win
Tot Holmes (registration), NE
By Melissa Lockard The Midland Rockhounds are rolling and even a rehabbing major league starter couldn't stop their momentum on Wednesday night. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the first, the Midland Rockhounds exploded for five runs in the first and three ...

Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win - Inside the Os


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Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win
Inside the Os - Melissa Lockard
By Melissa Lockard The Midland Rockhounds are rolling and even a rehabbing major league starter couldn't stop their momentum on Wednesday night. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the first, the Midland Rockhounds exploded for five runs in the first and three ...

Chavez scratched with elbow pain

A's infielder Eric Chavez was scratched from the lineup minutes before Thursday afternoon's game against the Rangers.

Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win - InsideTheIvy.com (subscription)


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Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win
InsideTheIvy.com (subscription), LA - Melissa Lockard
By Melissa Lockard The Midland Rockhounds are rolling and even a rehabbing major league starter couldn't stop their momentum on Wednesday night. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the first, the Midland Rockhounds exploded for five runs in the first and three ...

Sweeney, Braden lead Oakland over Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Braden pitched five scoreless innings and Ryan Sweeney made a game-s...

Sweeney, Braden lead Oakland over Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Ryan Sweeney retreated, leaped and stuck his glove above the eight-foot wal...

Chavez out of A’s lineup before playing

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Eric Chavez has been scratched from his return to the field for the Oakland...

Fun, Fellowship and Magic at Elfstrom This Saturday - OurSports Central (press release)


Fun, Fellowship and Magic at Elfstrom This Saturday
OurSports Central (press release), WI
GENEVA, IL - In cooperation with K-LOVE, the Kane County Cougars present a post-game concert featuring the band Inhabited at Elfstrom Stadium this Saturday, May 2 for the 5 pm game. The concert, which will be the first Christian rock concert in the ...

Quick Homestand Kicks off Busy May - OurSports Central (press release)


Quick Homestand Kicks off Busy May
OurSports Central (press release), WI
The first four of 17 May Whataburger Field dates fall next Tuesday through Friday when the first-place Midland RockHounds visit to bay at the bay moon. The Hooks are also home May 11-18 and May 27-June 1! >Join us for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration ...

Chavez out of A’s lineup before playing

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Eric Chavez was scratched from his return to the field for the Oakland Athl...

Chavez out of A’s lineup before playing

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Eric Chavez was scratched from his return to the field for the Oakland Athl...

Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win - OaklandClubhouse.com (subscription)


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Midland Notes: Donaldson Busts Out In Win
OaklandClubhouse.com (subscription), CA
By Melissa Lockard The Midland Rockhounds are rolling and even a rehabbing major league starter couldn't stop their momentum on Wednesday night. Down 5-0 in the bottom of the first, the Midland Rockhounds exploded for five runs in the first and three ...