Brewers Roll Past Rockies – Fall 2009
Dateline: Fred Crabtree Park (Smith field), formerly Fox Mill 1 On a humid early fall evening, the Brewers took the field for their first game under the lights. The Brewers led off with Jacob who beat out a sharp ground ball to third. Marcus followed up with a tough...
Opening Day: Brewers Get SIX OUTS Against White Sox – Fall 2009
Dateline: Ring Road On a cloudy but pleasant early September afternoon, the Brewers played the White Sox. It was Coach Grossmans first game after signing with the single-A Brewers. When asked during the pre-game warmups what he thought of his young team he said, "Well...
Ironbirds Surround Storm – Spring 2009
Dateline: Reston North 2 (formerly North Point) The Ironbirds closed out their regular season against the Storm. All went according to play. It was a great day for baseball and unfortunately, this reporter missed the reporting deadline by a few months so his copious...
Ironbirds Fly Past Volcanoes – Spring 2009
Dateline: 6 June 2009 On a day that threatened storms, the Ironebirds flew into the Tropical Islands to face the vaunted Volcanos. As with any D-Day invasion, the Ironbirds started by dropping bombs all over the field as everyone got a hit with no fielders choices. ...
Ironbirds Battle Bats – Spring 2009
Dateline: Reston North 2 (formerly North Point) Rivalry game. After a two week layoff due to Memorial day and a lot of rain this week that washed out two practices, the Ironbirds were ready to go. Unfortunately, there was so much rain this week and a wet field this...
Ironbirds Rock ‘hounds – Spring 2009
Dateline: Reston North 1 (formerly North Point) The Ironbirds took the field on a very warm Spring afternoon. The first batter for the Rockhounds dug in at the plate. He hit a sharp ground ball back to the mound, Matthew scooped it up, set his feet and tossed the ball...
Ironbirds Outlast Owlz – Spring 2009
Dateline: Reston North 2 (formerly North Point) The Ironbirds took the field on a very warm Spring afternoon after a long week of rain. The lineup was decimated by planned absences and only six Ironbirds took the field. Coach Grossman had activitated the young...
Ironbirds Fly Past Diamond-Jaxx – Spring 2009
Dateline: Fred Crabtree Field (Formerly Fox Mill 2) The Ironbirds took the field on a humid Spring evening. To celebrate playing on the big field, the players were introduced individually, the national anthem was played and the Little League pledge was recited. After...
Ironbirds Straighten Sidewinders – Spring 2009
Dateline: North Point 2 The Ironbirds took the field on a unseasonably warm Saturday morning after taking the field on an unseasonably warm Spring morning. Due to the scheduled absence of Marcus, Mitchell, and Olivia, Michael was called up from the Ironbirds farm...
Ironbirds Look Fine Against Lookouts – Spring 2009
Dateline: North Point 2 The Spring 2009 T-ball Ironbirds opened their season after a fine parade. This reporter certainly likes the prospects for this young squad with seven returning players from the fall: Matthew, Mitchell, Olivia, Zack, Marcus, Scott and Isaac. New...
