After Friday’s opener of a four-game home set against Coastal Bend was suspended due to poor weather, the Broncos and the Thunder played a doubleheader on Saturday.
The Broncos were swept, pushing their losing streak to eight games as they lost Game 1, 13-2 before falling in Game 2, 7-1.
The Broncos are 22-56 with two games remaining in their season.
The Thunder is 38-39.
In Game 1, Coastal Bend wasted no time grabbing a quick lead on Friday, taking an 8-0 advantage into the second inning, thanks in large part to Alex Fernandez’s three-run home run and Levi Ventura’s two-run single.
Broncos starter Luis Arroyo was taken out after one out in the inning.
He gave up eight runs on five hits. He walked three and struck out none.
When the game picked up on Saturday, it remained 8-0 until the fifth inning, when Amadeo Zazueta and Manny Mejia each drilled RBI singles off reliever Carlos Alvarez to make it 10-0.
Alvarez was done for the Broncos after 5.2 innings of relief work.
He gave up two runs on seven hits. He walked three and struck out two.
The Broncos finally got on the scoreboard in the seventh, when Mario Mendez hit a solo home run, his eighth of the season.
Two batters later, Robert Moron also hit a solo home run, his second of the season, to make it 10-2.
But the Thunder got some more runs in the ninth, courtesy of Dustin Smith’s RBI single and two runs scored off an error and fielder’s choice.
Coastal Bend starter Frank James pitched a solid ninth to earn the complete game.
The Broncos scored two runs on seven hits, and had two errors, while the Thunder scored 11 runs on 15 hits and did not commit an error.
Game 2 was not much better, as the Broncos scored one run on three hits to the Thunder’s seven runs on 11 hits.
Broncos starter Edgar Soto Soto lasted two-plus innings, surrendering five runs – four earned – on five hits.
He walked three, struck out one and threw four wild pitches.
Mendez’s second homer of the evening was the Broncos’ lone run.
Game 3 of the four-game series will be played tonight at Veterans Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Broncos to make up canceled game with doubleheader today
The first game of a four-game series between the Laredo Broncos and Coastal Bend Thunder at Veterans Field was suspended due to rain on Friday night.
The teams will make up the game in a doubleheader tonight, starting at 6:05 p.m.
Friday’s game was stopped in the middle of the first inning, with the Thunder leading 8-0.
The game will pick up where it left off and be played for a full nine innings tonight.
The second game of the doubleheader will start about 30 minutes after the first game’s completion and be a seven-inning game due to United League Baseball stipulations about doubleheaders.
The Broncos are the last-place team in the league with a 22-54 record.
The Thunder (36-39) is fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot with the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings (36-40), who were scheduled to face the first-place San Angelo Colts in San Angelo on Friday night.
Coastal Bend is coming off a four-game sweep of Laredo in Robstown earlier this week.
The teams will make up the game in a doubleheader tonight, starting at 6:05 p.m.
Friday’s game was stopped in the middle of the first inning, with the Thunder leading 8-0.
The game will pick up where it left off and be played for a full nine innings tonight.
The second game of the doubleheader will start about 30 minutes after the first game’s completion and be a seven-inning game due to United League Baseball stipulations about doubleheaders.
The Broncos are the last-place team in the league with a 22-54 record.
The Thunder (36-39) is fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot with the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings (36-40), who were scheduled to face the first-place San Angelo Colts in San Angelo on Friday night.
Coastal Bend is coming off a four-game sweep of Laredo in Robstown earlier this week.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Broncos lose again
ROBSTOWN – The Broncos gave up three runs in the eighth inning as they lost to the Coastal Bend Thunder by a score of 5-3 at Fairgrounds Field on Thursday.
With four games remaining in their season, the Broncos fell to 22-54 on the season.
The Thunder improved to 36-39.
The Thunder started the scoring in the second inning, taking a 2-0 lead on Bryan Vickers’ RBI single and Alex Fernandez’s run scored on a fielder’s choice.
The Broncos cut into their deficit by a run in the third on Mario Mendez’s RBI single.
They then tied the game in the sixth on Robert Moron’s RBI single.
But the Thunder pulled away in the eighth off Broncos reliever Fernando Rijo.
Manny Mejia hit a two-run single, and then moments later, Carlos Rodriguez followed with a RBI double.
The Broncos inched closer in the ninth when Derek Beckman scored on a fielder’s choice, but it wasn’t enough as former Bronco Benny Cepeda pitched through to earn the save.
Broncos starter Aaron Jenkins left the game after seven strong innings of work.
He gave up two runs on three hits.
He walked five and struck out three.
The Broncos scored two runs on nine hits and had no errors, while the Thunder scored five runs on seven hits and had one error.
Laredo closes its 2009 season with a four-game home series against Coastal Bend starting Friday at Veterans Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
With four games remaining in their season, the Broncos fell to 22-54 on the season.
The Thunder improved to 36-39.
The Thunder started the scoring in the second inning, taking a 2-0 lead on Bryan Vickers’ RBI single and Alex Fernandez’s run scored on a fielder’s choice.
The Broncos cut into their deficit by a run in the third on Mario Mendez’s RBI single.
They then tied the game in the sixth on Robert Moron’s RBI single.
But the Thunder pulled away in the eighth off Broncos reliever Fernando Rijo.
Manny Mejia hit a two-run single, and then moments later, Carlos Rodriguez followed with a RBI double.
The Broncos inched closer in the ninth when Derek Beckman scored on a fielder’s choice, but it wasn’t enough as former Bronco Benny Cepeda pitched through to earn the save.
Broncos starter Aaron Jenkins left the game after seven strong innings of work.
He gave up two runs on three hits.
He walked five and struck out three.
The Broncos scored two runs on nine hits and had no errors, while the Thunder scored five runs on seven hits and had one error.
Laredo closes its 2009 season with a four-game home series against Coastal Bend starting Friday at Veterans Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Broncos fall to Thunder
ROBSTOWN — The Laredo Broncos’ offense only managed four hits as they lost to the Coastal Bend Thunder by a score of 7-3 at Fairgrounds Field on Wednesday.
The Thunder (35-39) started the scoring in the first, pouring in three runs, but the Broncos (22-53) struck back in the second.
With one out, David Cardona singled then went to third when the right fielder dropped Mario Mendez’s fly ball. Andres Santos then hit an RBI groundout to scored Cardona and make the score 3-1.
Coastal Bend got that run back in the third, but Laredo scored again in the fourth.
Alejandro Martinez led off the inning with a double to left field, then Cardona reached on a throwing error by Amadeo Zazueta, allowing Martinez to score from second and make the score 4-2.
The Broncos made the game closer in the fifth. With two outs, Luis Ugueto was hit by a pitch, then Jaime Morales hit an RBI triple to score Ugueto and cut the Thunder’s lead to 4-3.
Coastal Bend chased Laredo starter Gustavo Vasquez from the game in its half of the fifth, taking a 7-3 lead before Julio Pinto took the mound for the Broncos.
Pinto ended up throwing two a third scoreless innings before being taken out for Franklyn Gracesqui, who pitched a scoreless eighth to keep Laredo trailing by three heading into the ninth.
Alex Gett came out for his second inning of relief and pitched a scoreless ninth to hand the Broncos their fifth straight loss.
The teams will close out their four-game series Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
The Thunder (35-39) started the scoring in the first, pouring in three runs, but the Broncos (22-53) struck back in the second.
With one out, David Cardona singled then went to third when the right fielder dropped Mario Mendez’s fly ball. Andres Santos then hit an RBI groundout to scored Cardona and make the score 3-1.
Coastal Bend got that run back in the third, but Laredo scored again in the fourth.
Alejandro Martinez led off the inning with a double to left field, then Cardona reached on a throwing error by Amadeo Zazueta, allowing Martinez to score from second and make the score 4-2.
The Broncos made the game closer in the fifth. With two outs, Luis Ugueto was hit by a pitch, then Jaime Morales hit an RBI triple to score Ugueto and cut the Thunder’s lead to 4-3.
Coastal Bend chased Laredo starter Gustavo Vasquez from the game in its half of the fifth, taking a 7-3 lead before Julio Pinto took the mound for the Broncos.
Pinto ended up throwing two a third scoreless innings before being taken out for Franklyn Gracesqui, who pitched a scoreless eighth to keep Laredo trailing by three heading into the ninth.
Alex Gett came out for his second inning of relief and pitched a scoreless ninth to hand the Broncos their fifth straight loss.
The teams will close out their four-game series Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Broncos lose 15th in a row, fall to 0-9 in Edinburg
The Broncos fell to 0-9 in Edinburg as they lost to the Roadrunners, 5-3, at Edinburg Baseball Stadium on Thursday.
But that’s not even their worst streak. It was the 15th consecutive lost for the Gateway Gang as it fell to 21-48.
Edinburg improved to 39-30.
The Roadrunners grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first inning.
Carlos Hereaud hit a RBI single, and then he scored on a throwing error by the Broncos’ Jaime Morales.
Vincent Blue added another RBI single moments later.
Edinburg added to its lead in the second on Hunter Owen’s bases-loaded walk.
The Broncos scored two runs in the fourth to cut their deficit in half off Luis Ugueto’s two-run double.
Edinburg added another run in the sixth on Hector Garanzuay’s groundout RBI, and it would be more than enough.
The Broncos managed just one more run the rest of the way, on Morales’ RBI single in the eighth.
Broncos starter Will Palmer left the game after six innings of work.
He gave up five runs, two of which were earned, on 11 hits.
He walked four batters and struck out one.
The Broncos scored three runs on six hits and had two errors, while the Roadrunners scored five runs on 12 hits and had two errors.
Game 2 of the four-game series is Friday in Edinburg. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
But that’s not even their worst streak. It was the 15th consecutive lost for the Gateway Gang as it fell to 21-48.
Edinburg improved to 39-30.
The Roadrunners grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first inning.
Carlos Hereaud hit a RBI single, and then he scored on a throwing error by the Broncos’ Jaime Morales.
Vincent Blue added another RBI single moments later.
Edinburg added to its lead in the second on Hunter Owen’s bases-loaded walk.
The Broncos scored two runs in the fourth to cut their deficit in half off Luis Ugueto’s two-run double.
Edinburg added another run in the sixth on Hector Garanzuay’s groundout RBI, and it would be more than enough.
The Broncos managed just one more run the rest of the way, on Morales’ RBI single in the eighth.
Broncos starter Will Palmer left the game after six innings of work.
He gave up five runs, two of which were earned, on 11 hits.
He walked four batters and struck out one.
The Broncos scored three runs on six hits and had two errors, while the Roadrunners scored five runs on 12 hits and had two errors.
Game 2 of the four-game series is Friday in Edinburg. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
WhiteWings eliminate Broncos from playoff contention
The Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings completed the four-game sweep of the Laredo Broncos with a 12-1 victory Wednesday at Veterans Field, eliminating the Broncos from playoff contention.
The WhiteWings are now winners of five straight, while the Broncos are losers of 14 in a row.
Luis Arroyo (2-8) pitched in and out of trouble in the first two innings, but the WhiteWings (33-35) knocked him out in the third.
Agustin Septimo and Joaquin Rodriguez drew leadoff walks. Rico Santana followed with a RBI double. After a Brian Nichols single moved Santana to third, Juan Melo hit a sacrifice fly. Welinson Baez followed with a RBI-single. One out later, Juan Cabrera hit a RBI double.
Broncos reliever Carlos Alvarez entered the game and gave up a RBI single to Justin Holloway to make it 6-0.
Rodriguez was hit by a pitch to lead off the fourth inning. One out later, Nichols reached on a fielder’s choice. Melo followed with his first home run with the WhiteWings to make it 8-0.
In the top of the fifth inning, Broncos reliever Edgar Soto fell behind Jose Torres 3-0 and then hit him with a pitch. Torres moved to second on a passed ball and scored when Holloway reached on an error to make it 9-0.
Nichols and Melo led off the sixth inning with singles. Baez grounded into a fielder’s choice to move Nichols to third and Torres reached on a fielder’s choice to send Nichols home, making it 10-0.
The Broncos (21-47) finally broke through against Jose Cordero (1-0) in the bottom of the seventh.
With one out, Derek Beckman walked and moved to second on a groundout. Jaime Morales followed with an infield single, moving Beckman to third. Cordero threw the ball away, allowing Morales to score to make it 10-1.
That unearned run was the only blemish against Cordero, who scattered seven hits and three walks while striking out five in seven innings in his WhiteWings debut.
The Broncos brought first baseman/outfielder Robert Moron into the game to pitch the ninth.
Holloway led off the inning with a single. One out later, Rodriguez singled and Santana hit a RBI-double. One out after that, Mark Ramos picked up his first career RBI with a single to make it 12-1.
The WhiteWings are now winners of five straight, while the Broncos are losers of 14 in a row.
Luis Arroyo (2-8) pitched in and out of trouble in the first two innings, but the WhiteWings (33-35) knocked him out in the third.
Agustin Septimo and Joaquin Rodriguez drew leadoff walks. Rico Santana followed with a RBI double. After a Brian Nichols single moved Santana to third, Juan Melo hit a sacrifice fly. Welinson Baez followed with a RBI-single. One out later, Juan Cabrera hit a RBI double.
Broncos reliever Carlos Alvarez entered the game and gave up a RBI single to Justin Holloway to make it 6-0.
Rodriguez was hit by a pitch to lead off the fourth inning. One out later, Nichols reached on a fielder’s choice. Melo followed with his first home run with the WhiteWings to make it 8-0.
In the top of the fifth inning, Broncos reliever Edgar Soto fell behind Jose Torres 3-0 and then hit him with a pitch. Torres moved to second on a passed ball and scored when Holloway reached on an error to make it 9-0.
Nichols and Melo led off the sixth inning with singles. Baez grounded into a fielder’s choice to move Nichols to third and Torres reached on a fielder’s choice to send Nichols home, making it 10-0.
The Broncos (21-47) finally broke through against Jose Cordero (1-0) in the bottom of the seventh.
With one out, Derek Beckman walked and moved to second on a groundout. Jaime Morales followed with an infield single, moving Beckman to third. Cordero threw the ball away, allowing Morales to score to make it 10-1.
That unearned run was the only blemish against Cordero, who scattered seven hits and three walks while striking out five in seven innings in his WhiteWings debut.
The Broncos brought first baseman/outfielder Robert Moron into the game to pitch the ninth.
Holloway led off the inning with a single. One out later, Rodriguez singled and Santana hit a RBI-double. One out after that, Mark Ramos picked up his first career RBI with a single to make it 12-1.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Broncos lose 13th straight
The Broncos continued their downward spiral on Tuesday night, falling to the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, 2-1, at Veterans Field.
It was their 13th consecutive loss.
Laredo fell to 21-46 while Rio Grande Valley improved to 32-35.
The WhiteWings started the scoring in the second inning.
Welison Baez was on first base after a single when Jose Torres singled as well.
Baez headed for third base, and the throw by Argelis Nunez from right field missed everyone.
Baez ended up scoring to give Rio Grande Valley the 1-0 lead.
The WhiteWings added to their lead in the third, when Brian Nichols hit a RBI single that scored Augstin Septimo to make it 2-0.
The Broncos finally got on the scoreboard in the fifth.
Jaime Morales hit a solo home run, his second of the season.
Broncos starter Gregorio Martinez pitched seven solid innings.
He gave up two runs, one of which was earned, on seven hits.
He walked three and struck out six.
Fernando Rijo came in to pitch the eighth.
Rijo pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings as the Broncos trailed by one run heading to the bottom of ninth.
Wendy Rosa, who came into the game in the seventh for the WhiteWings, came in looking to close it out, and he did as the Laredo went down quietly.
The Broncos scored one run on five hits and had three errors.
The WhiteWings scored two runs on seven hits and had two errors.
The finale of the four-game series is tonight at Veterans Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
It was their 13th consecutive loss.
Laredo fell to 21-46 while Rio Grande Valley improved to 32-35.
The WhiteWings started the scoring in the second inning.
Welison Baez was on first base after a single when Jose Torres singled as well.
Baez headed for third base, and the throw by Argelis Nunez from right field missed everyone.
Baez ended up scoring to give Rio Grande Valley the 1-0 lead.
The WhiteWings added to their lead in the third, when Brian Nichols hit a RBI single that scored Augstin Septimo to make it 2-0.
The Broncos finally got on the scoreboard in the fifth.
Jaime Morales hit a solo home run, his second of the season.
Broncos starter Gregorio Martinez pitched seven solid innings.
He gave up two runs, one of which was earned, on seven hits.
He walked three and struck out six.
Fernando Rijo came in to pitch the eighth.
Rijo pitched scoreless eighth and ninth innings as the Broncos trailed by one run heading to the bottom of ninth.
Wendy Rosa, who came into the game in the seventh for the WhiteWings, came in looking to close it out, and he did as the Laredo went down quietly.
The Broncos scored one run on five hits and had three errors.
The WhiteWings scored two runs on seven hits and had two errors.
The finale of the four-game series is tonight at Veterans Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
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