O's outmatched

8/24/08
Bridgeport Orators @ Simsbury Taverneers
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GAME 1, 1880's rules: LOST via a "mercy forfeit"
GAME 2, 1860's rules: LOST 12-4

There was nothing pretty about Bridgeport's Sunday showing at Simsbury. in what might possibly be the worst 1880's rules showing yet, the Orators faced off against the Taverneers for the first time in the Park City Nine's short history. The O's were simply outmatched. After only a few innings of overhand pitching with the Simsbury side posting lopsided tallies, combined with a lack of relief pitching on Bridgeport's roster - the game was forfeited. A mercy killing if there ever was one.

The teams played a full 9 of 1860's underhand rules where Bridgeport topped off the sad Sunday with a 12-4 loss at their newest opponents.

Sunday Preview

This Sunday, the Orators head into Simsbury for 9 innings of 1880's overhand style. It's the O's first matchup with the Taverneers, not just this season but in the short history of the Park City Nine. Check out the Web site of Simsbury here.

Bridgeport has struggled in 1880's rules, especially being inconsistent on offense. The team is hoping to turn it around this weekend with the first 80's rules victory of 2008 and what would be only the second road victory and fourth victory overall.

Up next, the Orators will face off against Simsbury again, this time under the lights for the 2nd Annual Harbor Yard vintage exhibition on Sept 7.

"Scheduling snafu" has weekend matinee cancelled

Continuing an unfortunate trend this season, Sunday's scheduled home game against the Hartford Dark Blues has been cancelled due to a "scheduling snafu" by the boys from up North (I mean the Dark Blues, not Canadians).

Doesn't look a reschedule's going to happen. So I guess take another weekend off from vintage but get some swings in and stay fresh, so that the team can end the season stronger than we started it!

This week

The Orators take an off week and enjoy a rare split from last week.

On Aug. 17 at 10 a.m., the team returns to the friendly confines of Seaside Park for their first home game in a month. But, the impressive Hartford Dark Blues will do all they can to spoil Brideport's homecoming with a vintage battle.

Orators split at Old Bethpage, win first road game of the year

8/3/08
Bethpage 1860's Tournament
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GAME 1, LOST to Newtown
GAME 2, WON against Mineola

* scores unavailable, come back later for details.