ROLLINSFORD -- At times it was difficult, if not just plain frustrating to watch the fledging Beacons lose nearly all of their games before limping out of the Dover Co-Ed Softball League playoff tournament with two tough losses to Post 47 and Merrill's Radiator.
But Beacons Coach Bob Cook wants the fans to know this: "We'll be back next year."
A season which began with so much promise and potential quickly fizzled into an 0-10 start before the Beacons won their only legitimate game versus Pink Cadillac, 18-14, in July. If not for the exit of Access and an automatic forfeit granted to each team, the Beacons wouldn't even have two wins. The Beacons final record including post-season was 2-20.
"We know we didn't play as well as we would have liked this season," Cook said. "But anyone who took the time to watch our team play would agree with me that we had some really talented people out there and if we can bring back the core of those people and add a few new players, we could be a force to be reckoned with in 2009."
Some of the talented players Cook referred to included standout rookie centerfielder Jason Claffey, who used his blazing speed to make one fantastic catch after another; Jeremy Knowles, one of the team true power hitters who had a penchant for going deep; Justin Palmer, who slick glove work and hitting also provided a spark; and Beacons players Jessica Singer, Molly Palmer, Leslie Bisognani, and Diana Kitteridge.
The Beacons also received some strong contributions from Tiffany Ecker, Josh Rosenson, and Corey Dupes along with late-comer Larry Fizzel who played wherever they were asked and did everything they could to help their team win.
"One of the most difficult challenges we faced all season long was consistency. If I had my entire team together on the field for more than just a few games, we would have won a lot more games. Sometimes it is just hard for some people to make as many games as they would like because of work schedules, family commitments and other things," Cook said. "But I want everyone who put on a Beacons' jersey this season to know that I am very proud of them. It would have been too easy to just quit and stop playing, but these guys never stopped trying and they never stopped believing in themselves. It's called character."
Cook said veteran softball players like Darryl "Xtreme" Cauchon, Rick Loughlin and Sonny Ecker set a great example for the younger Beacons to follow. Above all else, Cook said he was very pleased with how well everyone accepted and practiced his mantra of treat others the way you would like to be treated. Cook said the Beacons were also a very unselfish team.
"The fact that we supported each other through some of those difficult games and treated each other with mutual respect makes us all winners as far as I am concerned," Cook said.
It is still too early to know how many of the 2008 Beacons will return and play for the 2009 squad, but Cook hopes he will be able to count most of his players in that group when spring training begins in mid-April.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Beacons, Post 47 to open playoff tournament
DOVER -- Guppy Park will be the site of the Beacons first playoff game in franchise history Saturday morning when they take on Post 47, a team that just beat the hometown team, 25-11, at Goldstar Park on Wednesday.
The Beacons will send Bob Cook to the hill and he will try to keep Post 47 hitters off balance from the game's first pitch at 8 a.m. to the final inning. Cook, who is also the Beacons's manager, said he will put together the best defensive team and batting order he can muster to give his team a chance to win againt Post 47, which finished with a 10-10 record.
Look for Sonny Ecker, Jason Claffey and Josh Rosenson to patrol the outfield. Jeremy Knowles, the Beacons most potent offensive weapon, will play short.
"I think we will have a good line-up and we will be ready to play," Cook said.
If the Beacons advance with a win, they would then play Chumley's at 10:30 a.m. at Guppy Park. If they lose, they would play a consolation game in the loser's bracket at Goldstar Park in Rollinsford on Sunday at 11:45 a.m.
"Win or lose, this has been a great season," Cook said. "I am very proud of all of our players. They battled every game and they enjoyed playing the game. I think we will have a lot to build on for next season."
The Beacons will send Bob Cook to the hill and he will try to keep Post 47 hitters off balance from the game's first pitch at 8 a.m. to the final inning. Cook, who is also the Beacons's manager, said he will put together the best defensive team and batting order he can muster to give his team a chance to win againt Post 47, which finished with a 10-10 record.
Look for Sonny Ecker, Jason Claffey and Josh Rosenson to patrol the outfield. Jeremy Knowles, the Beacons most potent offensive weapon, will play short.
"I think we will have a good line-up and we will be ready to play," Cook said.
If the Beacons advance with a win, they would then play Chumley's at 10:30 a.m. at Guppy Park. If they lose, they would play a consolation game in the loser's bracket at Goldstar Park in Rollinsford on Sunday at 11:45 a.m.
"Win or lose, this has been a great season," Cook said. "I am very proud of all of our players. They battled every game and they enjoyed playing the game. I think we will have a lot to build on for next season."
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Beacons robbed of comeback; Cook cries foul
ROLLINSFORD – The Beacons found themselves trailing P. Hussey, 12-7, in the top of the sixth with two outs and the bases loaded after Bob Cook lined a sharp single to centerfield. With Jason Claffey on deck, the team thought it was on the verge of a big inning when everything came to a grinding halt.
“Out!” shouted home plate umpire Dave Williams after Beacons first baseman Rick Coughlin was tagged at third base. Cook, the Beacons manager, immediately raced toward Williams from first to argue the call.
The Beacons skipper said Coughlin had been pushed away from the bag by the P. Hussey fielder and tagged out, which should have resulted in a safe call and possibly a run. Instead, the Beacons mounted another courageous comeback attempt in the top of the seventh inning. Once again, the Beacons had the bases loaded with two outs and they were trailing, 12-10, with Darryl “Extreme” Cauchon at the plate.
Cauchon flied out to right field to end the game, but some Beacons players and their coach were still fuming over the controversial call.
Cook was nearly ejected from the game when he blurted out an expletive during his exchange with Williams, who felt the P. Hussey third baseman did not force Coughlin off the bag and tagged him out after Coughlin’s momentum took him away from the base.
“That call could have gone either way, but when a call like that goes against you during such a critical point in the game, it makes it especially painful,” Cook said.
Although the loss dropped the Beacons to 2-14 on the year, the team still played a very good offensive and defensive game.
At one point, the Beacons trailed 6-3 and came roaring back on a number of singles and a towering homerun by Beacons leftfielder Jeremy Knowles that sailed just out of the reach of a P. Hussey outfielder.
The Beacons also helped themselves when centerfielder Jason Claffey and first baseman Rick Coughlin combined on a double play where Claffey caught a fly ball and threw a strike to Coughlin to double up the runner.
Husband and wife combo Justin and Molly Palmer also shored up the Beacons infield with some strong play at shortstop and second base. Cook and Cauchon shared the pitching duties.
With three games to go before the regular season ends and a playoff tournament looming on Aug. 22, the Beacons front office is already looking at this season as a building block for next season.
“Out!” shouted home plate umpire Dave Williams after Beacons first baseman Rick Coughlin was tagged at third base. Cook, the Beacons manager, immediately raced toward Williams from first to argue the call.
The Beacons skipper said Coughlin had been pushed away from the bag by the P. Hussey fielder and tagged out, which should have resulted in a safe call and possibly a run. Instead, the Beacons mounted another courageous comeback attempt in the top of the seventh inning. Once again, the Beacons had the bases loaded with two outs and they were trailing, 12-10, with Darryl “Extreme” Cauchon at the plate.
Cauchon flied out to right field to end the game, but some Beacons players and their coach were still fuming over the controversial call.
Cook was nearly ejected from the game when he blurted out an expletive during his exchange with Williams, who felt the P. Hussey third baseman did not force Coughlin off the bag and tagged him out after Coughlin’s momentum took him away from the base.
“That call could have gone either way, but when a call like that goes against you during such a critical point in the game, it makes it especially painful,” Cook said.
Although the loss dropped the Beacons to 2-14 on the year, the team still played a very good offensive and defensive game.
At one point, the Beacons trailed 6-3 and came roaring back on a number of singles and a towering homerun by Beacons leftfielder Jeremy Knowles that sailed just out of the reach of a P. Hussey outfielder.
The Beacons also helped themselves when centerfielder Jason Claffey and first baseman Rick Coughlin combined on a double play where Claffey caught a fly ball and threw a strike to Coughlin to double up the runner.
Husband and wife combo Justin and Molly Palmer also shored up the Beacons infield with some strong play at shortstop and second base. Cook and Cauchon shared the pitching duties.
With three games to go before the regular season ends and a playoff tournament looming on Aug. 22, the Beacons front office is already looking at this season as a building block for next season.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Beacons break on through with first win
ROLLINSFORD – July 13, 2008, will always have special meaning to the Beacons co-ed softball team and their growing legions of fans.
That was the day the Beacons won their first game in franchise history, 18-14, over Pink Cadillac at GoldStar Park on a hot, windy and dusty day at the old ballyard that resembled a sandstorm at times.
Solid pitching by Beacons starter Darryl “X-treme” Cauchon, great hitting and stellar defense paced the Beacons to their first win that Beacons Manager Bob Cook celebrated by spiking the ball after the team recorded the final out.
The Beacons never trailed in this one after dropping a well-played game against Navy Yard, 11-4, during Sunday’s double-header.
Beacons shortstop Jeremy Knowles hit an inside-the-park homerun in the first inning to put the Beacons out in front, 3-0. The team’s hitting attack, led by Cook, who went a combined 8-9 in both games and hit a sharp double in the first inning against Pink Cadillac, helped the team score six more runs in the second inning to create a commanding 9-1 lead.
The Beacons allowed Pink Cadillac to climb back into the game when a combination of hits and spotty defense closed the gap to 9-6. The Beacons then scored another five runs in the fifth inning to put more distance between them and Pink Cadillac.
Cauchon settled down and pitched one more strong inning before Cook pitched the last two innings of relief.
“We won, we won our first game. I can’t believe it,” Cook exclaimed after spiking the ball near third base in the 7th inning.
Beacons rightfielder than doused his coach with the water cooler in pure Gatorade fashion (minus the Gatorade.)
“It feels great to finally get that monkey off our back,” Cauchon said as he high-fived his teammates. “I think we’re ready to go out and get some more wins.”
The win puts the Beacons record at 1-11 with eight games to play before the playoffs begin in mid-August. Cook said winning was great, but seeing his team play well and come together was even better.
“I’m just so proud of these people. We hung in there and we’ve been working so hard all year to get to this point. They deserve to know what it feels like to get a ‘W.’ Hopefully, we can win some more games and keep getting better.”
The Beacons win also occurred under some strange circumstances. The team’s first game versus Navy Yard was delayed 30 minutes when the umpire was absent. During the team’s second game, a canopy erected by some fans blew into the Salmon Falls Transformer station, which precipitated a call to the Rollinsford Fire Department and Public Service of New Hampshire. The area was cordoned off with yellow tape until a utility crew could arrive and remove the canopy.
That was the day the Beacons won their first game in franchise history, 18-14, over Pink Cadillac at GoldStar Park on a hot, windy and dusty day at the old ballyard that resembled a sandstorm at times.
Solid pitching by Beacons starter Darryl “X-treme” Cauchon, great hitting and stellar defense paced the Beacons to their first win that Beacons Manager Bob Cook celebrated by spiking the ball after the team recorded the final out.
The Beacons never trailed in this one after dropping a well-played game against Navy Yard, 11-4, during Sunday’s double-header.
Beacons shortstop Jeremy Knowles hit an inside-the-park homerun in the first inning to put the Beacons out in front, 3-0. The team’s hitting attack, led by Cook, who went a combined 8-9 in both games and hit a sharp double in the first inning against Pink Cadillac, helped the team score six more runs in the second inning to create a commanding 9-1 lead.
The Beacons allowed Pink Cadillac to climb back into the game when a combination of hits and spotty defense closed the gap to 9-6. The Beacons then scored another five runs in the fifth inning to put more distance between them and Pink Cadillac.
Cauchon settled down and pitched one more strong inning before Cook pitched the last two innings of relief.
“We won, we won our first game. I can’t believe it,” Cook exclaimed after spiking the ball near third base in the 7th inning.
Beacons rightfielder than doused his coach with the water cooler in pure Gatorade fashion (minus the Gatorade.)
“It feels great to finally get that monkey off our back,” Cauchon said as he high-fived his teammates. “I think we’re ready to go out and get some more wins.”
The win puts the Beacons record at 1-11 with eight games to play before the playoffs begin in mid-August. Cook said winning was great, but seeing his team play well and come together was even better.
“I’m just so proud of these people. We hung in there and we’ve been working so hard all year to get to this point. They deserve to know what it feels like to get a ‘W.’ Hopefully, we can win some more games and keep getting better.”
The Beacons win also occurred under some strange circumstances. The team’s first game versus Navy Yard was delayed 30 minutes when the umpire was absent. During the team’s second game, a canopy erected by some fans blew into the Salmon Falls Transformer station, which precipitated a call to the Rollinsford Fire Department and Public Service of New Hampshire. The area was cordoned off with yellow tape until a utility crew could arrive and remove the canopy.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Beacons double-header Sunday; First 5,000 fans to receive Jason Claffey bobblehead doll
ROLLINSFORD -- The Beacons are gearing up for a double-headed Sunday versus Navy Yard and Pink Cadillac that will usher in the second half of the 2008 season.
The first 5,000 Beacons fans will receive a Jason Claffey bobblehead doll if they arrive at the GoldStar Park gates for the team's first game at 1 p.m. versus Navy Yard. The Beacons are scheduled to complete the twin-bill at 2:15 p.m. versus Pink Cadillac.
"We have been playing much better ball lately and we are becoming a tight unit," Beacons Manager Bob Cook said. "I expect us to play well Sunday and I am hopeful we can get our first win."
Currently, the Beacons are 0-10 even though they have played much better defensively and offensively in the last few games.
Cook said the good news is that the players are still loose and feel pretty confident in their abilities. It's only a matter of time before the wins start piling up.
"We just want to give our fans something exciting to cheer about," Cook said. "They have been very patient and stuck with us the whole season and we appreciate that."
The Beacons have already tangled with Navy Yard a few times this season and have one game to make-up against the league's top franchise. Pink Cadillac will also prove to be a formidable foe.
The first 5,000 Beacons fans will receive a Jason Claffey bobblehead doll if they arrive at the GoldStar Park gates for the team's first game at 1 p.m. versus Navy Yard. The Beacons are scheduled to complete the twin-bill at 2:15 p.m. versus Pink Cadillac.
"We have been playing much better ball lately and we are becoming a tight unit," Beacons Manager Bob Cook said. "I expect us to play well Sunday and I am hopeful we can get our first win."
Currently, the Beacons are 0-10 even though they have played much better defensively and offensively in the last few games.
Cook said the good news is that the players are still loose and feel pretty confident in their abilities. It's only a matter of time before the wins start piling up.
"We just want to give our fans something exciting to cheer about," Cook said. "They have been very patient and stuck with us the whole season and we appreciate that."
The Beacons have already tangled with Navy Yard a few times this season and have one game to make-up against the league's top franchise. Pink Cadillac will also prove to be a formidable foe.
Controversial call derails Beacons comeback
ROLLINSFORD -- It was the bottom of the sixth inning and the Beacons had the bases loaded with one out. Trailing 13-5 to Chumley's, this was the team's golden opportunity to have a big inning off a tiring Chumley's pitcher.
Then the homeplate umpire summoned Beacons Manager Bob Cook and informed the skipper the team was assessed its second out. Beacons outfielder Josh Rosenson had to leave the game in the 4th inning and the Beacons did not have another male player to sub for him in the batting order.
According to the umpire, that resulted in an automatic out. The call couldn't have come at a worse time for the struggling Beacons, who fell to Chumley's, 13-5, and lost their 10th straight game to fall to a league-worst 0-10 record.
"I have never heard that call before," Cook said, noting that the same situation has befallen other teams and the rule was not invoked. "That essentially cost us any chance of winning that ball game."
The Beacons sported strong defense and the team had its share of opportunities, but couldn't cash in. Two of the Beacons best power hitters, Jeremy Knowles and Sonny Ecker, weren't able to get the big hits when there were ducks on the pond and Knowles even registered an uncharacteristic strike-out on foul balls.
Meanwhile Beacons rightfielder Molly Palmer and Beacons thirdbaseman Justin Palmer continued to swing hot bats.
Beacons outfielders Jason Claffey, Rosenson and Sonny Ecker held the line against extra base hits and caught every lazy fly ball hit their way. Beacons starting pitcher Bob Cook pitched a strong game, but walked into two runs with the bases loaded before giving up a grand salami homerun.
Claffey provided some exciting base running and managed to score after hitting a single thanks to some Chumley's errant throws.
Then the homeplate umpire summoned Beacons Manager Bob Cook and informed the skipper the team was assessed its second out. Beacons outfielder Josh Rosenson had to leave the game in the 4th inning and the Beacons did not have another male player to sub for him in the batting order.
According to the umpire, that resulted in an automatic out. The call couldn't have come at a worse time for the struggling Beacons, who fell to Chumley's, 13-5, and lost their 10th straight game to fall to a league-worst 0-10 record.
"I have never heard that call before," Cook said, noting that the same situation has befallen other teams and the rule was not invoked. "That essentially cost us any chance of winning that ball game."
The Beacons sported strong defense and the team had its share of opportunities, but couldn't cash in. Two of the Beacons best power hitters, Jeremy Knowles and Sonny Ecker, weren't able to get the big hits when there were ducks on the pond and Knowles even registered an uncharacteristic strike-out on foul balls.
Meanwhile Beacons rightfielder Molly Palmer and Beacons thirdbaseman Justin Palmer continued to swing hot bats.
Beacons outfielders Jason Claffey, Rosenson and Sonny Ecker held the line against extra base hits and caught every lazy fly ball hit their way. Beacons starting pitcher Bob Cook pitched a strong game, but walked into two runs with the bases loaded before giving up a grand salami homerun.
Claffey provided some exciting base running and managed to score after hitting a single thanks to some Chumley's errant throws.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Beacons, Chumley's duke it out; teams score 56 runs
ROLLINSFORD -- The Beacons' bats broke out of their collective slump and scored 21 runs against Chumley's on June 30 only to see the Dover Co-Ed League's second best team belt out even more runs.
The two teams scored a combined 56 runs as Chumley's defeated the upstart Beacons, 35-21, to keep pace with first-place Navy Yard.
But Beacons fans had plenty to smile about as they watched their team battle Chumley's inning after inning with a gutsey performance.
Beacons players Bob Cook, Justin Palmer, Jeremy Knowles and Sonny Ecker all went 5-5. Ecker had a bases-clearing, inside-the-park homerun in the fourth inning to keep pace with Chumley's power hitters.
The Beacons actually jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning with a revamped batting order that Beacons Coach Bob Cook hoped to jump start a dormant offense that was shut out by P. Hussey the day before, 24-0, in just four innings.
Cook batted in the lead off spot and Palmer, Knowles and Ecker batted closer to the top of the order so they would have more opportunities to knock in more runs.
Playing with a sprained thumb wrapped in a cast, Beacons outfielder Rick Coughlin played first base to shore up the team's defense. Cook pitched another complete game, but Chumley's hitters packed too much of a whallop for the Beacons defense to stop.
One of the most siginficant plays of the game occurred in the top of the 5th inning. Chumley's was up by 31-15 and the Beacons needed at least two runs to avoid losing the game with the 15-run mercy rule. Up with two outs and runners on second and third, Cook stroked his fourth hit to knock in two more runs and keep the game going.
The Beacons are scheduled to play Chumley's again on Wednesday night at GoldStar Park and the team hopes to keep its offensive production going and buoy it with better defense.
"The amazing thing about our last game was that even though we lost, the whole team felt really good about what we did out there," Cook said. "Everybody is starting to believe that we can play in this league and compete with some of these more experienced teams."
Jeremy Knowles, who has rotatated between center field and left field and short stop this season, also feels positive about where the Beacons are headed.
"This season is really about getting better for next season," said Knowles, a veteran softball player who hails from northern Maine. "We just have to look at it that way and keep working at it and we will be all right."
The two teams scored a combined 56 runs as Chumley's defeated the upstart Beacons, 35-21, to keep pace with first-place Navy Yard.
But Beacons fans had plenty to smile about as they watched their team battle Chumley's inning after inning with a gutsey performance.
Beacons players Bob Cook, Justin Palmer, Jeremy Knowles and Sonny Ecker all went 5-5. Ecker had a bases-clearing, inside-the-park homerun in the fourth inning to keep pace with Chumley's power hitters.
The Beacons actually jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning with a revamped batting order that Beacons Coach Bob Cook hoped to jump start a dormant offense that was shut out by P. Hussey the day before, 24-0, in just four innings.
Cook batted in the lead off spot and Palmer, Knowles and Ecker batted closer to the top of the order so they would have more opportunities to knock in more runs.
Playing with a sprained thumb wrapped in a cast, Beacons outfielder Rick Coughlin played first base to shore up the team's defense. Cook pitched another complete game, but Chumley's hitters packed too much of a whallop for the Beacons defense to stop.
One of the most siginficant plays of the game occurred in the top of the 5th inning. Chumley's was up by 31-15 and the Beacons needed at least two runs to avoid losing the game with the 15-run mercy rule. Up with two outs and runners on second and third, Cook stroked his fourth hit to knock in two more runs and keep the game going.
The Beacons are scheduled to play Chumley's again on Wednesday night at GoldStar Park and the team hopes to keep its offensive production going and buoy it with better defense.
"The amazing thing about our last game was that even though we lost, the whole team felt really good about what we did out there," Cook said. "Everybody is starting to believe that we can play in this league and compete with some of these more experienced teams."
Jeremy Knowles, who has rotatated between center field and left field and short stop this season, also feels positive about where the Beacons are headed.
"This season is really about getting better for next season," said Knowles, a veteran softball player who hails from northern Maine. "We just have to look at it that way and keep working at it and we will be all right."
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Beacons losing streak at six; Team bows to Moore Construction, 11-3
ROLLINSFORD – The Beacons’ defense and pitching were strong, but the bats that produced 12 runs the night before fell silent in Thursday night’s loss to Moore Construction.
Beacons fans were in shock as they watched their team hit into three inning-ending double plays and squander other scoring chances by hitting weak foul pop outs to the third base side.
Despite getting some strong innings from starting pitcher Darryl “D-Man” Cauchon and reliever Bob Cook, the Beacons’ offense pulled the ultimate disappearing act.
The team’s three runs were produced by a towering double to left field struck by Beacons outfielder Jeremy Knowles and some aggressive base-running by center fielder Jason Claffey.
Beacons Coach Bob Cook was disappointed in the team’s lack of offense.
“I thought that after we produced so many runs the night before that we would come close to duplicating that effort tonight, but it just didn’t happen. When we did hit the ball well, it was right at their fielders. I just don’t think we gave ourselves a chance to win a game that was winnable.”
The loss ran the Beacons’ losing streak to six games and puts the team firmly in the cellar of the Dover Co-Ed Softball League. The team has 13 games left to play, including three make-up games.
“Sooner or later we are going to get our first win and then once we get over that hump, we may get a few more,” said Cook, who had two hits in last night’s game.
Next up for the Beacons are none other than Navy Yard, which has a league-best 9-0 record and has been steamrolling just about every other team this season.
It’s already shaping up to be another painful day for the Beacons and their fans.
Beacons fans were in shock as they watched their team hit into three inning-ending double plays and squander other scoring chances by hitting weak foul pop outs to the third base side.
Despite getting some strong innings from starting pitcher Darryl “D-Man” Cauchon and reliever Bob Cook, the Beacons’ offense pulled the ultimate disappearing act.
The team’s three runs were produced by a towering double to left field struck by Beacons outfielder Jeremy Knowles and some aggressive base-running by center fielder Jason Claffey.
Beacons Coach Bob Cook was disappointed in the team’s lack of offense.
“I thought that after we produced so many runs the night before that we would come close to duplicating that effort tonight, but it just didn’t happen. When we did hit the ball well, it was right at their fielders. I just don’t think we gave ourselves a chance to win a game that was winnable.”
The loss ran the Beacons’ losing streak to six games and puts the team firmly in the cellar of the Dover Co-Ed Softball League. The team has 13 games left to play, including three make-up games.
“Sooner or later we are going to get our first win and then once we get over that hump, we may get a few more,” said Cook, who had two hits in last night’s game.
Next up for the Beacons are none other than Navy Yard, which has a league-best 9-0 record and has been steamrolling just about every other team this season.
It’s already shaping up to be another painful day for the Beacons and their fans.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Beacons, Merrill's Radiator duke it out in rematch; Beacons rally falls short
ROLLINSFORD -- The Beacons were looking forward to this week's rematch against Merrill's Radiator after the team suffered a 22-7 beating at GoldStar Park in front of their fans the previous week.
In what may have been one of the young franchise's best efforts, the Beacons sported much improved defense, spectacular outfield catches, gutsey pitching and some strong offense. But once again, Merrill's Radiator found their hitting groove when they needed it most and pulled out a 17-12 win.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first, the Beacons stormed back and scored seven runs on hits by Beacons third baseman Justin Palmer, leftfielder Jeremy Knowles and center fielder Jason Claffey. They were joined by Beacons Tiffany Ecker and Molly Palmer, who continue to smash the ball all over the field.
Merrill's Radiator hitters earned every run they scored when Knowles, Claffey and right-center fielder Rick Coughlin played solid outfield defense. Knowles made a diving catch in the bottom of the third to rob a Merrill's Radiator hitter of extra bases and Claffey made a spectacular catch after running all the way back to the centerfield wall and leaping against the fence.
"That was one of the greatest catches I have ever seen on a softball field," said Beacons Manager Bob Cook. "It's plays like that that get the whole team energized and make everybody want to play their best for the team."
After the Beacons found themselves down 13-7 in the fourth inning, the team scratched out three more runs over the next two innings to close the gap to 13-10.
Beacons starting pitcher Bob Cook threw another complete game and managed to keep Merrill's Radiator hitters slightly off balance through five innings, but slowly, but surely, Merrill's hitters stroked sharp singles and managed to score four more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The Beacons managed to get two runners in scoring position with two outs in the top of the seventh before the rally and the game ended, 17-12.
"That was a tough game for us to lose, but we played much better ball and we're happy that our team is heading in the right director," said Justin Palmer, who had three hits and knocked in four runs.
Cook, pitched another complete game on the hill, said he was also pleased the team improved its defense and tried to be more aggressive at the plate.
"This game is another step that we took towards becoming a better team that can compete in this league," Cook said. "Hopefully, we can build on it when we play tomorrow night."
The Beacons are scheduled to play Moore Construction at GoldStar Park on Thursday night at 6 p.m. The two teams were unable to play their first regularly scheduled game earlier this month because they could not gain access to the equipment building to retrieve the bases.
This will be the teams' first meeting this season.
In what may have been one of the young franchise's best efforts, the Beacons sported much improved defense, spectacular outfield catches, gutsey pitching and some strong offense. But once again, Merrill's Radiator found their hitting groove when they needed it most and pulled out a 17-12 win.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first, the Beacons stormed back and scored seven runs on hits by Beacons third baseman Justin Palmer, leftfielder Jeremy Knowles and center fielder Jason Claffey. They were joined by Beacons Tiffany Ecker and Molly Palmer, who continue to smash the ball all over the field.
Merrill's Radiator hitters earned every run they scored when Knowles, Claffey and right-center fielder Rick Coughlin played solid outfield defense. Knowles made a diving catch in the bottom of the third to rob a Merrill's Radiator hitter of extra bases and Claffey made a spectacular catch after running all the way back to the centerfield wall and leaping against the fence.
"That was one of the greatest catches I have ever seen on a softball field," said Beacons Manager Bob Cook. "It's plays like that that get the whole team energized and make everybody want to play their best for the team."
After the Beacons found themselves down 13-7 in the fourth inning, the team scratched out three more runs over the next two innings to close the gap to 13-10.
Beacons starting pitcher Bob Cook threw another complete game and managed to keep Merrill's Radiator hitters slightly off balance through five innings, but slowly, but surely, Merrill's hitters stroked sharp singles and managed to score four more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The Beacons managed to get two runners in scoring position with two outs in the top of the seventh before the rally and the game ended, 17-12.
"That was a tough game for us to lose, but we played much better ball and we're happy that our team is heading in the right director," said Justin Palmer, who had three hits and knocked in four runs.
Cook, pitched another complete game on the hill, said he was also pleased the team improved its defense and tried to be more aggressive at the plate.
"This game is another step that we took towards becoming a better team that can compete in this league," Cook said. "Hopefully, we can build on it when we play tomorrow night."
The Beacons are scheduled to play Moore Construction at GoldStar Park on Thursday night at 6 p.m. The two teams were unable to play their first regularly scheduled game earlier this month because they could not gain access to the equipment building to retrieve the bases.
This will be the teams' first meeting this season.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Beacons blasted by Merrill's Radiator, 22-7
ROLLINSFORD -- The Beacons battled to within four runs of Merrill's Radiator Wednesday in the bottom of the third inning only to see the lead balloon to 14 runs an inning later before succumbing to a 22-7 defeat.
The sensational catches made by center fielder Jason Claffey and left fielder Sonny Ecker and the 3-3 hitting display put on by pitcher Bob Cook were all for naught after the home half of the third when the Beacons closed the gap to 11-7.
Despite having three women players, one less outfielder and being forced to take an out in the batting line-up at GoldStar Park, the Beacons still flashed some good defense, strong pitching and timely hitting to stay close. In the end, Merrill's Radiator's hitting attack was just too much for the Beacons, who fell to 0-4.
Claffey, a stand-out Beacons rookie, had another great game in center and at the plate. He made two running catches in deep right center field, robbing Merrill's Radiator hitters of extra bases and also made a spectacular diving catch in short center field to rob another hitter of a sure single. Claffey also demonstrated his speed and turned a double into a triple.
Ecker also made a great catch in left when he ran a long way toward the fence and made an over the shoulder grab to rob another hitter of extra bases.
Cook pitched the entire game with catcher Jessica Singer as his catcher and threw no less than 75 pitches, striking out two batters. But not even a veteran pitcher like Cook could keep Merrill's Radiator down for two long.
After falling behind 21-7 in the top of the fourth inning, Cook gave up a bomb to one Merrill's Radiator hitter that soared over the left field fence. The Beacons had one last at bat to try and score some runs, but went down one-two-three. The 15-run mercy rule was then invoked by the homeplate umpire.
"I don't think the final score really reflects this game," Beacons Manager Bob Cook said. "We battled pretty well up to the fourth inning and we put ourselves in a position to compete. We just had some defensive lapses that allowed them to score more runs than they should have."
When the last out was recorded and the game was called, Beacons players collected their gloves and bats and quietly headed to the lockerroom.
"Too many errors. It was just like a conga line when they got up," said dejected Claffey, who also made a few miscues on fly balls he lost in the sun at the beginning of the game.
The Beacons were scheduled to play a Father's Day game on Sunday versus Station House, but Cook already notified league president Ben Hazen that he would not have enough players and the game would need to be rescheduled.
The Beacons now will have to make-up three games against Post 47, Moore Construction and Station House.
The sensational catches made by center fielder Jason Claffey and left fielder Sonny Ecker and the 3-3 hitting display put on by pitcher Bob Cook were all for naught after the home half of the third when the Beacons closed the gap to 11-7.
Despite having three women players, one less outfielder and being forced to take an out in the batting line-up at GoldStar Park, the Beacons still flashed some good defense, strong pitching and timely hitting to stay close. In the end, Merrill's Radiator's hitting attack was just too much for the Beacons, who fell to 0-4.
Claffey, a stand-out Beacons rookie, had another great game in center and at the plate. He made two running catches in deep right center field, robbing Merrill's Radiator hitters of extra bases and also made a spectacular diving catch in short center field to rob another hitter of a sure single. Claffey also demonstrated his speed and turned a double into a triple.
Ecker also made a great catch in left when he ran a long way toward the fence and made an over the shoulder grab to rob another hitter of extra bases.
Cook pitched the entire game with catcher Jessica Singer as his catcher and threw no less than 75 pitches, striking out two batters. But not even a veteran pitcher like Cook could keep Merrill's Radiator down for two long.
After falling behind 21-7 in the top of the fourth inning, Cook gave up a bomb to one Merrill's Radiator hitter that soared over the left field fence. The Beacons had one last at bat to try and score some runs, but went down one-two-three. The 15-run mercy rule was then invoked by the homeplate umpire.
"I don't think the final score really reflects this game," Beacons Manager Bob Cook said. "We battled pretty well up to the fourth inning and we put ourselves in a position to compete. We just had some defensive lapses that allowed them to score more runs than they should have."
When the last out was recorded and the game was called, Beacons players collected their gloves and bats and quietly headed to the lockerroom.
"Too many errors. It was just like a conga line when they got up," said dejected Claffey, who also made a few miscues on fly balls he lost in the sun at the beginning of the game.
The Beacons were scheduled to play a Father's Day game on Sunday versus Station House, but Cook already notified league president Ben Hazen that he would not have enough players and the game would need to be rescheduled.
The Beacons now will have to make-up three games against Post 47, Moore Construction and Station House.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Beacons stage dramatic comeback, but fall to Shirts Happen, 17-14
ROLLINSFORD -- The Beacons played their best game of the young 2008 softball season Tuesday night and staged a dramatic comeback before ultimately losing to Shirts Happen, 17-14.
The game didn't look that promising when the Beacons fell behind, 7-0, in the first inning with Jessica Singer on the hill thanks to a combination of sharp Shirts Happen hits and a few bases on balls.
The Beacons nearly wiped one of those runs off the board when Beacons left fielder Sonny Ecker threw a strike to catcher Bob Cook who applied the tag to a Shirts Happen runner who was called safe at home.
As the game wore on, the Beacons started playing better defense and relief pitcher Bob Cook managed to hold the home team to four more runs through the 5th inning.
At that juncture, the Beacons were down, 11-3, and needed some offense in a hurry if they were going to make a game of it. Then suddenly the Shirts Happen relief pitcher lost her control and started walking some Beacons hitters to load the bases.
Beacons third baseman Justin Palmer, Cook, Josh Rosenson stroked some singles to drive in some runs along with speedy center fielder Jason Claffey. Left fielder Sonny Ecker, still nursing an injured hamstring, struck the big blow that helped propell his team to a 14-11 lead with a bases clearing double in the left-center field gap.
But as fate would have it, the Beacons defense faltered in the bottom of the sixth when they lost the lead after getting two outs. Shirts Happen was suddenly sitting on a three-run lead in the top of the seventh. The Beacons went quietly in their last at-bat, but Beacons Coach Bob Cook said there are a lot of good things the team could take with them.
"I think it was amazing that we staged such a great comeback and generated some big hits when we needed them. I thought our defense and pitching grew stronger as the game went on and some of our new players really made a positive impact in their first game with the big club," said Cook, who pitched two scoreless innings.
The Beacons are now 0-3 and have one game to make up against Post 47 later this season. Cook said he likes what he sees at this point in the season and that Beacons fans should be assured the team will only get better as the season goes on.
"The pieces are starting to fall into place," Cook said.
Next on deck for the Beacons is a Monday game against Moore Construction at GoldStar Park at 6 p.m.
The game didn't look that promising when the Beacons fell behind, 7-0, in the first inning with Jessica Singer on the hill thanks to a combination of sharp Shirts Happen hits and a few bases on balls.
The Beacons nearly wiped one of those runs off the board when Beacons left fielder Sonny Ecker threw a strike to catcher Bob Cook who applied the tag to a Shirts Happen runner who was called safe at home.
As the game wore on, the Beacons started playing better defense and relief pitcher Bob Cook managed to hold the home team to four more runs through the 5th inning.
At that juncture, the Beacons were down, 11-3, and needed some offense in a hurry if they were going to make a game of it. Then suddenly the Shirts Happen relief pitcher lost her control and started walking some Beacons hitters to load the bases.
Beacons third baseman Justin Palmer, Cook, Josh Rosenson stroked some singles to drive in some runs along with speedy center fielder Jason Claffey. Left fielder Sonny Ecker, still nursing an injured hamstring, struck the big blow that helped propell his team to a 14-11 lead with a bases clearing double in the left-center field gap.
But as fate would have it, the Beacons defense faltered in the bottom of the sixth when they lost the lead after getting two outs. Shirts Happen was suddenly sitting on a three-run lead in the top of the seventh. The Beacons went quietly in their last at-bat, but Beacons Coach Bob Cook said there are a lot of good things the team could take with them.
"I think it was amazing that we staged such a great comeback and generated some big hits when we needed them. I thought our defense and pitching grew stronger as the game went on and some of our new players really made a positive impact in their first game with the big club," said Cook, who pitched two scoreless innings.
The Beacons are now 0-3 and have one game to make up against Post 47 later this season. Cook said he likes what he sees at this point in the season and that Beacons fans should be assured the team will only get better as the season goes on.
"The pieces are starting to fall into place," Cook said.
Next on deck for the Beacons is a Monday game against Moore Construction at GoldStar Park at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Comedy of errors: Station House laughs all the way to 25-5 drubbing of Beacons
ROLLINSFORD -- The All-star break couldn't have come at a better time for the Beacons after the team dropped its second game, 25-5, to Station House on May 18 at GoldStar Park.
The Beacons were never in this one and repeatedly beat themselves with shoddy defensive play, a lack of offense and no less than seven walks to a host of Station House batters.
According to the official scorebook, the Beacons made no less than 10 errors. In several cases, what should have been easy outs ended up as Station House singles and doubles courtesy of dropped fly balls in the outfield, errant throws and dropped balls in the infield.
Dover Adult Co-League umpires invoked the mercy rule at the end of the 5th inning after Station House ran up the score to 25-5.
Neither Beacons pitchers Bob Cook or Darryl Cauchon could throw consistent strikes and suffered from control problems the entire game. In short, whatever could go wrong went wrong.
"In golf when you have a bad shot off the tee, you can take a Mulligan. That's what this game is for us, our Mulligan," said Beacons Coach Bob Cook. "For whatever reason, we just couldn't get it going today."
Cauchon, who lived up to his nickname, "X-Treme Cauchon" once again, agreed.
"I felt I got squeezed a lot by the ump. A lot of those balls were strikes. I have never had a game like that before."
Cook decided not to hold any team practices or do anything differently during the two-week break. The team will resume its season on Sunday, June 1, when it plays Post 47 at 3:30 p.m. at GoldStar Park.
"I still like our team very much and I don't think we need to make any significant changes," Cook said. "We just need to hang in there, play the game and get used to playing with each other. That will happen as the season goes on. We just have to be patient."
The Beacons were never in this one and repeatedly beat themselves with shoddy defensive play, a lack of offense and no less than seven walks to a host of Station House batters.
According to the official scorebook, the Beacons made no less than 10 errors. In several cases, what should have been easy outs ended up as Station House singles and doubles courtesy of dropped fly balls in the outfield, errant throws and dropped balls in the infield.
Dover Adult Co-League umpires invoked the mercy rule at the end of the 5th inning after Station House ran up the score to 25-5.
Neither Beacons pitchers Bob Cook or Darryl Cauchon could throw consistent strikes and suffered from control problems the entire game. In short, whatever could go wrong went wrong.
"In golf when you have a bad shot off the tee, you can take a Mulligan. That's what this game is for us, our Mulligan," said Beacons Coach Bob Cook. "For whatever reason, we just couldn't get it going today."
Cauchon, who lived up to his nickname, "X-Treme Cauchon" once again, agreed.
"I felt I got squeezed a lot by the ump. A lot of those balls were strikes. I have never had a game like that before."
Cook decided not to hold any team practices or do anything differently during the two-week break. The team will resume its season on Sunday, June 1, when it plays Post 47 at 3:30 p.m. at GoldStar Park.
"I still like our team very much and I don't think we need to make any significant changes," Cook said. "We just need to hang in there, play the game and get used to playing with each other. That will happen as the season goes on. We just have to be patient."
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Access denied: Beacons drop season opener, 13-8
ROLLINSFORD -- Undermanned and out-gunned, the Beacons battled Access down to the last inning Wednesday at GoldStar Park before dropping the season opener, 13-8.
Early on, Access hitters jumped all over Beacons pitcher Bob Cook and touched him up for a six-run second inning to jump out to a 7-1 lead. The offensive explosion was capped by a deep homerun to left that was blasted well over the left field fence.
But the Beacons battled back, scoring four runs with two out in the fourth inning. Left-fielder Sonny Ecker got things started with a double to the left-center field gap following by sharp singles stroked by Beacons catcher Matthew Duprey and Cook before stand-out centerfielder Jason Claffey scored the team's fourth run.
Beacons reliever Darryl "Extreme" Cauchon ran into some trouble in the fifth inning when he struggled with his control, walked a few batters and loaded the bases. Access took advantage and plated another five runs to jump out to a commanding 12-5 lead.
Beacons hitters scored another three runs in the top of the sixth to close to gap to 13-8, but that was all the offense could muster. Because the Beacons had three female players instead of the required four needed to play in the field, the team also had to take an automatic out in two of the seven innings played.
"All in all, I was really pleased with the effort we put out tonight," said Beacons Coach Bob Cook. "Everyone really battled and made it a fun game to play. If we had a few breaks go our way here and there, we might have been able to pull out a win."
The Beacons also displayed some flashes of good defense highlighted by the strike thrown by Ecker to Duprey to nail an Access runner at the plate. Rookie center fielder Jason Claffey also tracked down several towering fly balls.
The Beacons next game is on Sunday versue Station House at GoldStar Park at 6 p.m.
Early on, Access hitters jumped all over Beacons pitcher Bob Cook and touched him up for a six-run second inning to jump out to a 7-1 lead. The offensive explosion was capped by a deep homerun to left that was blasted well over the left field fence.
But the Beacons battled back, scoring four runs with two out in the fourth inning. Left-fielder Sonny Ecker got things started with a double to the left-center field gap following by sharp singles stroked by Beacons catcher Matthew Duprey and Cook before stand-out centerfielder Jason Claffey scored the team's fourth run.
Beacons reliever Darryl "Extreme" Cauchon ran into some trouble in the fifth inning when he struggled with his control, walked a few batters and loaded the bases. Access took advantage and plated another five runs to jump out to a commanding 12-5 lead.
Beacons hitters scored another three runs in the top of the sixth to close to gap to 13-8, but that was all the offense could muster. Because the Beacons had three female players instead of the required four needed to play in the field, the team also had to take an automatic out in two of the seven innings played.
"All in all, I was really pleased with the effort we put out tonight," said Beacons Coach Bob Cook. "Everyone really battled and made it a fun game to play. If we had a few breaks go our way here and there, we might have been able to pull out a win."
The Beacons also displayed some flashes of good defense highlighted by the strike thrown by Ecker to Duprey to nail an Access runner at the plate. Rookie center fielder Jason Claffey also tracked down several towering fly balls.
The Beacons next game is on Sunday versue Station House at GoldStar Park at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Beacons 2008 schedule
Beacons 2008 schedule:
Wed 05/14/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Access
The Beacon (visitors)
Sun 05/18/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Station House
Sun 06/01/08
03:30 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Post 47
Tue 06/03/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Shirts Happen
The Beacon (visitors)
Mon 06/09/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Moore Construction
Wed 06/11/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Merrills Radiator
Sun 06/15/08
04:45 PM
GoldStar Park
Station House
The Beacon (visitors)
Wed 06/18/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Merrills Radiator
The Beacon (Visitors)
Thu 06/19/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Moore Construction
The Beacon (Visitors)
Sun 06/22/08
02:15 PM
GoldStar Park
Navy Yard
The Beacon (Visitors)
Tue 06/24/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Pink Caddilac
Sun 06/29/08
04:45 PM
GoldStar Park
P Hussey Inc
The Beacon (visitors)
Mon 06/30/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Chumleys
The Beacon (Visitors)
Wed 07/09/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Chumleys
Sun 07/13/08 (Double header)
01:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Navy Yard
02:15 PM
GoldStar Park
Pink Caddilac
The Beacon (visitors)
Sun 07/20/08
01:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Post 47
The Beacon (visitors)
Wed 07/23/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Access
Mon 07/28/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Shirts Happen
Wed 07/30/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
P Hussey Inc
Wed 05/14/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Access
The Beacon (visitors)
Sun 05/18/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Station House
Sun 06/01/08
03:30 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Post 47
Tue 06/03/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Shirts Happen
The Beacon (visitors)
Mon 06/09/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Moore Construction
Wed 06/11/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Merrills Radiator
Sun 06/15/08
04:45 PM
GoldStar Park
Station House
The Beacon (visitors)
Wed 06/18/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Merrills Radiator
The Beacon (Visitors)
Thu 06/19/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Moore Construction
The Beacon (Visitors)
Sun 06/22/08
02:15 PM
GoldStar Park
Navy Yard
The Beacon (Visitors)
Tue 06/24/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Pink Caddilac
Sun 06/29/08
04:45 PM
GoldStar Park
P Hussey Inc
The Beacon (visitors)
Mon 06/30/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Chumleys
The Beacon (Visitors)
Wed 07/09/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Chumleys
Sun 07/13/08 (Double header)
01:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Navy Yard
02:15 PM
GoldStar Park
Pink Caddilac
The Beacon (visitors)
Sun 07/20/08
01:00 PM
GoldStar Park
Post 47
The Beacon (visitors)
Wed 07/23/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Access
Mon 07/28/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
Shirts Happen
Wed 07/30/08
06:00 PM
GoldStar Park
The Beacon (Home)
P Hussey Inc
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Beacons Roster
The Beacons front office has signed 10 players for the 2008 season and hopes to sign four- to five girls before spring training begins in April.
1. Bob Cook - pitcher, coach, GM
2. Matt Duprey - catcher, assistant coach
3. Darryl Cauchon -- pitcher
4. Sarah Cauchon -- second base
5. Jason Claffey -- center field
6. Josh Rosenson -- right field
7. Dianna Kitteredge -- first base
8. Rick Coughlin -- right field
9. Jeremy Knowles -- short stop
10. Bonnie Black -- short field, catcher
11. Matt Zavala -- center field
12. Justin Palmer -- first base
13. Molly Palmer -- short field, catcher
14. Jessica Singer -- right field, catcher
15. Sonny Ecker -- right field, DH
16. Tiffany Ecker -- second base
17. Chad Meehan -- third base
18. Corey Dupes -- short stop
Patrick Cook (age 4) honorary batboy
Dan Paul, clubhouse manager, traveling secretary
1. Bob Cook - pitcher, coach, GM
2. Matt Duprey - catcher, assistant coach
3. Darryl Cauchon -- pitcher
4. Sarah Cauchon -- second base
5. Jason Claffey -- center field
6. Josh Rosenson -- right field
7. Dianna Kitteredge -- first base
8. Rick Coughlin -- right field
9. Jeremy Knowles -- short stop
10. Bonnie Black -- short field, catcher
11. Matt Zavala -- center field
12. Justin Palmer -- first base
13. Molly Palmer -- short field, catcher
14. Jessica Singer -- right field, catcher
15. Sonny Ecker -- right field, DH
16. Tiffany Ecker -- second base
17. Chad Meehan -- third base
18. Corey Dupes -- short stop
Patrick Cook (age 4) honorary batboy
Dan Paul, clubhouse manager, traveling secretary
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Signings continue... Rosenson joins Beacons
ROLLINSFORD -- The Beacons 2008 roster grew by one more Wednesday after the team cames to terms with rookie slugger Josh Rosenson.
Rosenson is the second rookies to come up through the Beacons farm system along with Jason Claffey. He brings a strong throwing arm in the outfield and a solid bat along with a desire to contribute to his new team.
The team announced the deal after Rosenson passed a required physical when questions arose about a previous high sprain ankle injury he suffered during his collegiate basketball career at Portsmouth U.
"I am really excited about this opportunity," Rosenson said. "I'm sure I will be able to help the team win."
Beacons GM and Coach Bob Cook said he was also pleased that Rosenson decided to stick with the organization instead of pursing a professional basketball career in the NBA's Developmental League.
"Josh is another important puzzle piece that we needed to fill out our roster. I really like the way our team is shaping up," Cook said.
To date, the Beacons have signed nine players and hope to sign five more before spring training begins in April.
Rosenson is the second rookies to come up through the Beacons farm system along with Jason Claffey. He brings a strong throwing arm in the outfield and a solid bat along with a desire to contribute to his new team.
The team announced the deal after Rosenson passed a required physical when questions arose about a previous high sprain ankle injury he suffered during his collegiate basketball career at Portsmouth U.
"I am really excited about this opportunity," Rosenson said. "I'm sure I will be able to help the team win."
Beacons GM and Coach Bob Cook said he was also pleased that Rosenson decided to stick with the organization instead of pursing a professional basketball career in the NBA's Developmental League.
"Josh is another important puzzle piece that we needed to fill out our roster. I really like the way our team is shaping up," Cook said.
To date, the Beacons have signed nine players and hope to sign five more before spring training begins in April.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
D-Man's back in town! Cauchon joins Beacons
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine -- Darryl "The D-Man" Cauchon will be reunited with his softball sidekick, Chris Sciaky, after agreeing to play for the expansion Beacons in 2008.
Cauchon, who Beacons Coach Bob Cook nicknamed, "X-treme Cauchon" because of his intensity, will give the Beacons a solid left-handed bat and a skilled glove in right field.
Cauchon said he is eager to bring some "personality" to his new team and give the fans plenty to cheer about on opening day.
"I told Coach that I would be more than happy to play as long as this team was going to be about fun first," Cauchon said.
Cauchon, a former member of the Isotopes in the Works Co-Ed League, is also a first-class long distance runner who has run the Boston Marathon and Red Hook's 5K.
After hearing about Cauchon's signing, Beacons fans immediately asked, "What about Jon Blain?"
Blain was a standout, all-star shortstop for the Isotopes in 2005 and is considered one of the most talented fielders and power hitters in softball.
Cook said he engaged in on-going talks with Blain's agent to see if the Beacons can persuade Blain to come out of retirement.
Cauchon said he would put a bug or two in his friend's ear to come onboard.
"Jonny and I are tight and where I go, he goes."
Let's hope the D-Man is right.
Cauchon, who Beacons Coach Bob Cook nicknamed, "X-treme Cauchon" because of his intensity, will give the Beacons a solid left-handed bat and a skilled glove in right field.
Cauchon said he is eager to bring some "personality" to his new team and give the fans plenty to cheer about on opening day.
"I told Coach that I would be more than happy to play as long as this team was going to be about fun first," Cauchon said.
Cauchon, a former member of the Isotopes in the Works Co-Ed League, is also a first-class long distance runner who has run the Boston Marathon and Red Hook's 5K.
After hearing about Cauchon's signing, Beacons fans immediately asked, "What about Jon Blain?"
Blain was a standout, all-star shortstop for the Isotopes in 2005 and is considered one of the most talented fielders and power hitters in softball.
Cook said he engaged in on-going talks with Blain's agent to see if the Beacons can persuade Blain to come out of retirement.
Cauchon said he would put a bug or two in his friend's ear to come onboard.
"Jonny and I are tight and where I go, he goes."
Let's hope the D-Man is right.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Happy New Year! Beacons resolution: Build team
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine -- The Beacons are on the look out for some eager men and women who want to play for the new softball team in 2008.
The team wants to recruit at four to five girls and five more guys to round out the 14-player roster in time for the Beacons' first spring training practices in April. Anyone interested in playing this season should contact Beacons Manager Bob Cook or Assistant Manager Matt Duprey.
Cook can be reached at 603-978-1326 or via e-mail at robert.cook26@comcast.net
Duprey can be contacted at 1-603-203-1553 or at duprey21@yahoo.com
Interested players should contact the coaches by March 17, St. Patrick's Day.
The team wants to recruit at four to five girls and five more guys to round out the 14-player roster in time for the Beacons' first spring training practices in April. Anyone interested in playing this season should contact Beacons Manager Bob Cook or Assistant Manager Matt Duprey.
Cook can be reached at 603-978-1326 or via e-mail at robert.cook26@comcast.net
Duprey can be contacted at 1-603-203-1553 or at duprey21@yahoo.com
Interested players should contact the coaches by March 17, St. Patrick's Day.
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