Game Summary

BOX SCORE - MAY 20, 2007

Pitchers:
Oregon - M. Staley, Wendt (6-L), Engler (7), D. Staley (7)
Evansville - Brian Cashore, Je. Rasmussen (4-W)
Strike Out Leaders:
Oregon - M. Staley 5
Evansville - No Strike Outs
Leading Hitters: Je. Rasmussen (E) 2x5, Larson (E) 2x6, Manion (E) 3x5, C. Rasmussen (E) 3x4, Koebler (E) 2x3; Wachter (O) 2x4, Johnson (O) 3x5, Genin (O) 2x4, D. Staley (O) 2x5, Wendt (O) 3x4
Doubles: Larson (E), Manion (E); Johnson (O), Hoodjer (O)
Home Runs: Genin (O)

EVANSVILLE HOME TALENT BASEBALL WINS TWO

On Thursday, July 19 the Evansville Home Talent Baseball Team hosted their 2nd Annual Youth Baseball Night Game at Leota Park with a DJ game announcer. This game gives a chance for young baseball players in the area to meet the Jays up close and personal. The young players in attendance were able to play catch with the EHT players, and some even got to warm up the players on the field between innings. During the game, foul balls were free; normally the balls need to be returned to the game. Also, before, during and after the game the Jays signed autographs on t-shirts, hats, balls and gloves for the youngsters. It was a great community baseball night, and oh, by-the-way, the Jays won the game 2-1 over Monroe. Attendance was taken; with just under 150 people at the game.

For the win against Monroe, the Jays scored first in the bottom of the third when Craig Paton led off the inning, and hit his first of two hits in the game. Paton moved to second on a wild pitch, and Jerry Woods bunted him to third. Next batter, Jasen Koebler was hit by a pitch. Jeremy Rasmussen grounded to second to score Paton and move Koebler to second. Next batter, Jon Frey hit one to the third baseman who committed an error while Koebler scored on the play. Monroe scored a run in the top of the fourth. Final score Evansville 2 Monroe 1. Starting pitcher Nic Larson pitched an excellent game in the complete game win. Larson struck out the last batter of the game with the bases loaded for Monroe.

On Sunday, July 22 the Home Talent team traveled to Oregon to play the Colts. The Jays started the scoring early as the first batter in the game, Jeremy Rasmussen, reached on a base hit and then scored on a double by Nic Larson. Larson advanced to third on a passed ball, and scored on a base hit by Brookes Baumberger. The Colts came charging back to score 2 in the second and 5 in the third. Score after 3 innings: Evansville 2 Oregon 7.

The Jays chipped away at Oregon's lead in the top of the sixth inning. It started with one out when Craig Paton and Jeremy Rasmussen hit back-to-back singles. They both advanced a base on a passed ball. Next batter Larson, reached on an error that scored Paton and Rasmussen with Larson advancing to second on a throw to the plate. Larson later stole third base and scored on a sacrifice fly by Nick Manion. Score after 6 innings: Evansville 5 Oregon 7.

Evansville's breakout inning came in the very next inning with 7 runs. The inning's lead off batter Chad Rasmussen was hit by a pitch. Next batter, Jasen Koebler walked. Then on the very next pitch it got by the catcher with the runners advancing to third and second. Next batter, Jon Frey singled in pinch runner Rich Nelson with Frey advancing to second on a throw home. Next batter, Ryan Lindemann was hit by a pitch to load up the bases. Craig Paton hit into a fielder's choice for the first out at second, but Koebler scored on the play. Jeremy Rasmussen hit a flare to third baseman, but he misplayed it and Frey was able to score. Next batter, Nic Larson singled in Paton from third with Rasmussen advancing to third and Larson to second. Next batter Nick Manion hit a base hit to score Rasmussen and Larson. Koebler singled in Manion for the 7th run of the inning. Score after 7 innings: Evansville 12 Oregon 7.

In the eighth inning the Jays added two more runs. Ryan Lindemann and Craig Paton were both hit by pitches back-to-back. Next batter, Larson hit into a fielder's choice, but all runners were safe on an error by the second baseman that dropped the ball on the force out at second. Then Manion hit a base hit to score Lindemann and Paton. Oregon added a run in the bottom of the ninth. Final score Evansville 14 Oregon 8. Relief pitcher, Jeremy Rasmussen performed well in earning the win. He scattered 9 hits, only allowed 1 run and did not give up a walk in his 6 innings of work.

The next home game for Evansville is this Thursday, July 26 at Leota Park starting at 7:30 pm against Verona. On Sunday, July 29, the Jays will host their 3rd Annual Appreciation Day Game at Leota Park against Jefferson starting at 1:00 pm. A DJ game announcer will be there, and a picnic will follow the game. This is the team's way of saying "thank you" to our families, sponsors and fans for supporting the team throughout the 2007 season. For the latest schedule and results please visit the team's website at www.evansville.hometalent.org.

This week the Evansville Home Talent Team would like to recognize their Silver sponsors: The Night Owl, VFW Post 6905, Flatwork Design, Roger Roth CPA & Associates, Subway, RE/MAX Preferred, Evansville American Legion, Hoffy's House of Tunes Mobile DJ. Next week the Bronze sponsors will be listed. A complete list of sponsors is listed on the team's website at www.evansville.hometalent.org