Pirates Win First of the Year – Spring 2005
Dateline: Running Cedar And so it was, the winless Pirates came in and picked up a win against the Reds. This reporter was quite surprised as the Reds have played the top teams in the league close all season with two wins over the second place Cubs. However, it just...
Reds Rumble Past Cubs 10-8 – Spring 2005
Dateline: Browns Chapel On a another truly perfect early summer day with a light breeze the Reds went on the road against the Cubs. Coach Grossman was even louder than usual during warmups as he was clearly trying to exorcise the demons from the recent 24-4 debacle....
Reds Have Tough Day Against Cards – Spring 2005
Dateline: Browns Chapel On a truly perfect early summer day at Browns Chapel the Reds took the field against the Cards. It was the final game of a three game set in which the Reds lost the first game 12-10 and had a wider margin of defeat in game 2. Unfortunately,...
Twins Top Reds 12-8 – Spring 2005
Dateline: Browns Chapel On a pleasant Spring afternoon, the Reds went on the road to face the American league leading Twins. Nick walked, Ian single and Mason smashed a shot to right to score a run. Mason got his first start of the year and had some initial control...
Reds Forfeit to Twins – Spring 2005
Sadly the Reds only had seven players show up by game time for their scheduled game against the American league leading Twins. The Twins were awarded a win due to a forfeit. A practice game was played, but this reporter was not able to cover it. This was the first...
Reds Hold Off Pirates 11-8 – Spring 2005
Dateline: Browns Chapel The Reds were back at home against the Pirates. After a couple of tough losses, the fans were really cheering on the home team. Ian started on the mound for the Reds and he walked the Pirates lead-off hitter stole second, but was gunned down at...
Reds Shocked by Cards – Spring 2005
Dateline: Running Cedar The Reds were on the road against the Cards and jumped on the starter with a long triple by Nick. Matt hit a sharp RBI single to score the run and Reds fans cheered the quick 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the first, Ben gave up a couple of walks...
Reds Stunned by Tigers – Spring 2005
Dateline: Fox Mill 1 The Reds returned home to Fox Mill after a big win over the White Sox. However, it just wasn't such a great day for the Reds. Jack started on the mound and after a leadoff walk, got the next batter to ground out back to him. With one out he ran...
Reds Surprise Sox 8-5 – Spring 2005
Dateline: Running Cedar The White Sox came into Running Cedar feeling confident after their opening day win over the Reds. It was a great day and Coach Grossman looked very happy to be back in the dugout. Matt led off with a single and Mason hit a hard shot to center...
Pirates Come From Behind to Tie 10-10 – Spring 2005
Dateline: Running Cedar As a slight drizzle began, the Reds took the field. Coach Goldstein was at the helm as Coach Grossman was on another vital scouting trip -- again looking for young talent for the Fall season. Matt led off with a single, Nick singled and the...