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.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Broncos lose 5th straight
The Broncos lost their fifth consecutive game via a heartbreaker on Monday night, falling to the Edinburg Roadrunners, 5-4, on a walk-off score off a wild pitch in Edinburg.
Laredo is now 21-38 on the season, seven games out of the fourth and final playoff spot in United League Baseball.
The Roadrunners improved to 32-27.
The Broncos jumped out to an early lead when Luis Ugueto scored on Mario Mendez’s sacrifice RBI in the first inning.
Laredo pushed its advantage to 3-0 in the second on Jaime Morales’ RBI double.
After Osiel Flores drilled a RBI double in the second to cut Edinburg’s deficit to two runs, the Broncos got the run back in the third on Luany Sanchez’s RBI single.
That set the stage for Nick Aranda, who hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to bring Edinburg within 4-3.
The Roadrunners tied the game in the fifth off Vincent Blue’s sacrifice fly.
Broncos starter Will Palmer was taken out of the game after five innings.
He gave up four runs on five hits, walked four and struck out two.
The Broncos had a chance to take the lead in the top of the ninth when Ugueto doubled with two outs.
Robert Moron then singled into right field and Ugueto tried scoring on the play but was thrown out at home plate to keep the game tied.
In the bottom of the ninth, the Roadrunners loaded the bases with no one out off of reliever Julio Pinto.
The Broncos brought in Franklyn Gracesqui to try to get out of the jam.
On his second pitch, Gracesqui threw a wild ball, and Carlos Hereaud scored on the play for the walk-off win for Edinburg.
The Broncos scored four runs on eight hits and had one error, while the Roadrunners scored four runs on seven hits and had three errors.
The teams will play the finale of their four-game series tonight in Edinburg.
First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m.
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Laredo is now 21-38 on the season, seven games out of the fourth and final playoff spot in United League Baseball.
The Roadrunners improved to 32-27.
The Broncos jumped out to an early lead when Luis Ugueto scored on Mario Mendez’s sacrifice RBI in the first inning.
Laredo pushed its advantage to 3-0 in the second on Jaime Morales’ RBI double.
After Osiel Flores drilled a RBI double in the second to cut Edinburg’s deficit to two runs, the Broncos got the run back in the third on Luany Sanchez’s RBI single.
That set the stage for Nick Aranda, who hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning to bring Edinburg within 4-3.
The Roadrunners tied the game in the fifth off Vincent Blue’s sacrifice fly.
Broncos starter Will Palmer was taken out of the game after five innings.
He gave up four runs on five hits, walked four and struck out two.
The Broncos had a chance to take the lead in the top of the ninth when Ugueto doubled with two outs.
Robert Moron then singled into right field and Ugueto tried scoring on the play but was thrown out at home plate to keep the game tied.
In the bottom of the ninth, the Roadrunners loaded the bases with no one out off of reliever Julio Pinto.
The Broncos brought in Franklyn Gracesqui to try to get out of the jam.
On his second pitch, Gracesqui threw a wild ball, and Carlos Hereaud scored on the play for the walk-off win for Edinburg.
The Broncos scored four runs on eight hits and had one error, while the Roadrunners scored four runs on seven hits and had three errors.
The teams will play the finale of their four-game series tonight in Edinburg.
First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m.
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Broncos fall to Colts
SAN ANGELO – The Broncos had a late rally but still fell short of the San Angelo Colts on Thursday, 6-3, at Foster Field.
The loss snapped a three-game winning streak as the Broncos fell to 21-34.
San Angelo, in first place in United League Baseball, improved to 37-18.
The Colts struck first in the second inning, taking a 2-0 lead on Hank Lanto’s two-run single.
It would stay that way until the bottom half of the fourth inning, which provided some fireworks.
With one out and Josh Collazo batting, a check swing appeal was made and ruled not a swing.
The Broncos’ Argelis Nunez started to yell something from the Broncos’ dugout and was ejected.
Broncos Manager Ricardo Cuevas came out to argue and also was ejected.
Collazo, still at the plate, then delivered a solo home run, his third of the season, to make it 3-0 Colts.
The Broncos got on the scoreboard in the fifth as they cut their deficit by two runs on Jake Wells’ RBI single and Mario Mendez’s score off a wild pitch.
Laredo tied the game in the seventh, on Luany Sanchez’s RBI triple, off of reliever Douglas Brandt.
Broncos starter Gustavo Vasquez ended his night after six innings of work.
He gave up three runs, on three hits, walked three and struck out two.
Jason Herman came in to pitch the seventh.
The Colts got the lead back in the eighth, taking a 6-3 lead on Collazo’s RBI single and Nick Mahin’s two-run single.
Colts closer Chace Vacek pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the win.
The Broncos scored three runs on eight hits and had no errors while the Colts scored six runs on eight hits and had one error.
The loss snapped a three-game winning streak as the Broncos fell to 21-34.
San Angelo, in first place in United League Baseball, improved to 37-18.
The Colts struck first in the second inning, taking a 2-0 lead on Hank Lanto’s two-run single.
It would stay that way until the bottom half of the fourth inning, which provided some fireworks.
With one out and Josh Collazo batting, a check swing appeal was made and ruled not a swing.
The Broncos’ Argelis Nunez started to yell something from the Broncos’ dugout and was ejected.
Broncos Manager Ricardo Cuevas came out to argue and also was ejected.
Collazo, still at the plate, then delivered a solo home run, his third of the season, to make it 3-0 Colts.
The Broncos got on the scoreboard in the fifth as they cut their deficit by two runs on Jake Wells’ RBI single and Mario Mendez’s score off a wild pitch.
Laredo tied the game in the seventh, on Luany Sanchez’s RBI triple, off of reliever Douglas Brandt.
Broncos starter Gustavo Vasquez ended his night after six innings of work.
He gave up three runs, on three hits, walked three and struck out two.
Jason Herman came in to pitch the seventh.
The Colts got the lead back in the eighth, taking a 6-3 lead on Collazo’s RBI single and Nick Mahin’s two-run single.
Colts closer Chace Vacek pitched a scoreless ninth to secure the win.
The Broncos scored three runs on eight hits and had no errors while the Colts scored six runs on eight hits and had one error.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Broncos win third straight
SAN ANGELO — The Laredo Broncos had a five-run eighth inning as they beat the San Angelo Colts 5-3 at Foster Field on Wednesday.
The Colts (36-18) scored first in the second inning. Travis Calloway hit an RBI single that scored Nick Mahin. Later in the inning, with runners on second and third, Charley Belew hit a two-run single that scored Calloway and Butch Ballez. That gave San Angelo the early 3-0 lead.
The Broncos (21-33) threatened to get on the scoreboard in fifth as Jaime Morales and Luis Ugueto hit back-to-back singles to start the inning. But David Cardona hit into a 5-4-3 double play, then Mario Mendez struck out to leave the score 3-0 in the Colts’ favor.
Laredo once again had a chance to get on the board in the eighth with Brett Lester in for the Colts as the third reliever the game for San Angelo.
O.J. Garza led off with a single and moved to second on a walk to Jaime Morales. Ugueto followed with a single to load the bases. Cardona hit a sacrifice fly to score Garza. Mendez followed with a walk to once again load the bases.
Jameson Maj came into the game for the Colts to try to get out of the jam. Argelis Nuñez came up and hit a two-run single that scored Morales and Ugueto to tie the game. Mendez advanced to third on the play, then scored on an infield single by Luany Sanchez to give the Broncos their first lead of the game.
After the second out, Moron hit an RBI single that scored Nuñez from second base to make it 5-3.
Laredo starter Will Palmer left the game in line for the win after seven innings of work. He gave up three runs, two of which were earned, on 10 hits and one walk while striking out seven.
Fernando Rijo came into the game to pitch the eighth and gave the Broncos a scoreless inning to keep their lead heading into the ninth.
Franklyn Gracesqui came into the game looking to close out the ballgame and pitched a 1-2-3 inning to give Laredo its third straight victory.
The Broncos scored five runs on 12 hits and had one error, while the Colts scored three runs on 11 hits and had one error.
The teams will play Game 3 of their four-game series tonight at 7:05 p.m.
The Colts (36-18) scored first in the second inning. Travis Calloway hit an RBI single that scored Nick Mahin. Later in the inning, with runners on second and third, Charley Belew hit a two-run single that scored Calloway and Butch Ballez. That gave San Angelo the early 3-0 lead.
The Broncos (21-33) threatened to get on the scoreboard in fifth as Jaime Morales and Luis Ugueto hit back-to-back singles to start the inning. But David Cardona hit into a 5-4-3 double play, then Mario Mendez struck out to leave the score 3-0 in the Colts’ favor.
Laredo once again had a chance to get on the board in the eighth with Brett Lester in for the Colts as the third reliever the game for San Angelo.
O.J. Garza led off with a single and moved to second on a walk to Jaime Morales. Ugueto followed with a single to load the bases. Cardona hit a sacrifice fly to score Garza. Mendez followed with a walk to once again load the bases.
Jameson Maj came into the game for the Colts to try to get out of the jam. Argelis Nuñez came up and hit a two-run single that scored Morales and Ugueto to tie the game. Mendez advanced to third on the play, then scored on an infield single by Luany Sanchez to give the Broncos their first lead of the game.
After the second out, Moron hit an RBI single that scored Nuñez from second base to make it 5-3.
Laredo starter Will Palmer left the game in line for the win after seven innings of work. He gave up three runs, two of which were earned, on 10 hits and one walk while striking out seven.
Fernando Rijo came into the game to pitch the eighth and gave the Broncos a scoreless inning to keep their lead heading into the ninth.
Franklyn Gracesqui came into the game looking to close out the ballgame and pitched a 1-2-3 inning to give Laredo its third straight victory.
The Broncos scored five runs on 12 hits and had one error, while the Colts scored three runs on 11 hits and had one error.
The teams will play Game 3 of their four-game series tonight at 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Broncos top Colts
SAN ANGELO — The Laredo Broncos started their 12-game road trip with a victory as they beat the San Angelo Colts by a score of 4-2 at Foster Field on Tuesday.
The Broncos (20-33) struck first in the second inning. With two outs, Andres “El Monkey” Santos smacked a solo home run, his sixth of the season. Robert Moron followed with a double and then scored on a double by O.J. Garza, giving Laredo a 2-0 lead.
The Colts (36-17) got on the scoreboard in the fourth, as Jason Landreth led off with a solo home run, his 14th of the season, to cut the lead in half.
The Broncos added to their lead in fifth. Jaime Morales singled with one out, then stole second base. Luis Ugueto then singled to move Morales to third base. Ugueto didn’t stay at first long, stealing second on the first pitch. David Cardona then hit a two-run single, scoring both Morales and Uguetoto make the score 4-1.
San Angelo scored again in its half of the fifth. With one out, Travis Calloway hit a solo home run, his first of the season, making the score 4-2.
Laredo threatened to extend its lead in the sixth. Argelis Nuñez doubled to start the inning, then went to third on a single by Luany Sanchez. Santos then drew a walk to load the bases and chase starter Chandler Barnard from the game.
Jacob Ramos entered for the Colts in relief and got out of the jam without allowing a run.
Luis Arroyo started the game for the Broncos and pitched seven solid innings. He gave up two runs on six hits and four walks and struck out six. Julio Pinto came out to start the eighth inning.
Pinto pitched a scoreless eighth, then Franklyn Gracesqui came in to close out the ballgame.
Gracesqui pitched a 1-2-3 inning to seal the win for the Broncos.
Laredo scored four runs on 11 hits and had no errors, while the Colts scored two runs on seven hits and had 0 errors.
The teams will play Game 2 of their four-game series tonight at 7:05 p.m.
The Broncos (20-33) struck first in the second inning. With two outs, Andres “El Monkey” Santos smacked a solo home run, his sixth of the season. Robert Moron followed with a double and then scored on a double by O.J. Garza, giving Laredo a 2-0 lead.
The Colts (36-17) got on the scoreboard in the fourth, as Jason Landreth led off with a solo home run, his 14th of the season, to cut the lead in half.
The Broncos added to their lead in fifth. Jaime Morales singled with one out, then stole second base. Luis Ugueto then singled to move Morales to third base. Ugueto didn’t stay at first long, stealing second on the first pitch. David Cardona then hit a two-run single, scoring both Morales and Uguetoto make the score 4-1.
San Angelo scored again in its half of the fifth. With one out, Travis Calloway hit a solo home run, his first of the season, making the score 4-2.
Laredo threatened to extend its lead in the sixth. Argelis Nuñez doubled to start the inning, then went to third on a single by Luany Sanchez. Santos then drew a walk to load the bases and chase starter Chandler Barnard from the game.
Jacob Ramos entered for the Colts in relief and got out of the jam without allowing a run.
Luis Arroyo started the game for the Broncos and pitched seven solid innings. He gave up two runs on six hits and four walks and struck out six. Julio Pinto came out to start the eighth inning.
Pinto pitched a scoreless eighth, then Franklyn Gracesqui came in to close out the ballgame.
Gracesqui pitched a 1-2-3 inning to seal the win for the Broncos.
Laredo scored four runs on 11 hits and had no errors, while the Colts scored two runs on seven hits and had 0 errors.
The teams will play Game 2 of their four-game series tonight at 7:05 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Broncos win
Broncos win, 9-3.
They're now 19-33 on the season, still five games out of the fourth and final playoff spot with 29 games remaining.
They're now 19-33 on the season, still five games out of the fourth and final playoff spot with 29 games remaining.
Into the 8th
Argelis Nunez puts the Broncos up 9-2 with a two-run blast in the 7th.
Martinez is back out for the 8th.
He has thrown seven innings so far and has allowed just two runs on four hits.
He has struck out five and walked two.
Martinez is back out for the 8th.
He has thrown seven innings so far and has allowed just two runs on four hits.
He has struck out five and walked two.
Into the 7th
Each team went down quietly in the 6th.
Still 7-2 Broncos into the 7th.
Martinez has pitched extremely well tonight. I'm sure GM Jose Melendez is very pleased with the performance.
Still 7-2 Broncos into the 7th.
Martinez has pitched extremely well tonight. I'm sure GM Jose Melendez is very pleased with the performance.
Broncos lead 7-2
The Broncos now lead 7-2 after Mario Mendez scored on a throwing error by shortstop Amadeo Zazueta with two outs in the 5th.
Into the 5th
Everything is clicking for the Broncos.
Martinez went through another 1-2-3 inning, and Laredo's offense is having no problems with James.
The Broncos have compiled eight hits through 4 and still lead 6-2 into the 5th.
Martinez went through another 1-2-3 inning, and Laredo's offense is having no problems with James.
The Broncos have compiled eight hits through 4 and still lead 6-2 into the 5th.
Broncos expand lead
The Broncos now lead 6-2 after Argelis Nunez's one-out sacrifice RBI and Andres Santos' two-run double in the 3rd.
Martinez has pitched a heck of a game so far for Laredo. He's allowed three hits and has struck out four through 3.
Martinez has pitched a heck of a game so far for Laredo. He's allowed three hits and has struck out four through 3.
Broncos lead 4-2 into the 3rd
It was a fun-filled second inning, as six runs were scored between the two clubs.
After Chris Lewis' one-out, two-run solo slam to left field put the Thunder up 2-0, the Broncos responded quickly, scoring four runs on four hits in their half of the inning.
With the bases loaded and two outs, Jaime Morales and Luis Ugueto drilled consecutive two-run singles up the middle to put the Broncos on top.
4-2 Broncos into the 3rd.
After Chris Lewis' one-out, two-run solo slam to left field put the Thunder up 2-0, the Broncos responded quickly, scoring four runs on four hits in their half of the inning.
With the bases loaded and two outs, Jaime Morales and Luis Ugueto drilled consecutive two-run singles up the middle to put the Broncos on top.
4-2 Broncos into the 3rd.
Into the 2nd
Neither team has a hit after the first inning as defense and pitching ruled the early start.
Into the 2nd we go. By the way, Martinez is working VERY quick. Possibly has a hot date tonight. I guess we'll find out sooner than later.
Into the 2nd we go. By the way, Martinez is working VERY quick. Possibly has a hot date tonight. I guess we'll find out sooner than later.
Series finale of Broncos-Thunder
The Broncos' eight-game homestand comes to a close tonight with the finale of the four-game set against Coastal Bend.
Laredo is 3-4 on the homestand so far. The Broncos are six games out of a playoff spot, at 18-33.
The Thunder enters in fourth place at 24-27.
Gregorio Martinez (3-3, 4.43 ERA) is on the mound for the Broncos tonight. The Thunder will go with Frank James (3-2, 3.46).
Laredo is 3-4 on the homestand so far. The Broncos are six games out of a playoff spot, at 18-33.
The Thunder enters in fourth place at 24-27.
Gregorio Martinez (3-3, 4.43 ERA) is on the mound for the Broncos tonight. The Thunder will go with Frank James (3-2, 3.46).
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Into the 9th
Broncos trail 12-7 into the 9th.
Only highlight for the Broncos this game have been back-to-back one-out solo bombs by Luany Sanchez and Andres "El Monkey" Santos in the 6th.
Other than that, it's all Thunder, who have compiled 16 hits and appear on cruise control.
Only highlight for the Broncos this game have been back-to-back one-out solo bombs by Luany Sanchez and Andres "El Monkey" Santos in the 6th.
Other than that, it's all Thunder, who have compiled 16 hits and appear on cruise control.
Thunder still on top
Coastal Bend now leads 10-2 after 5 innings after scoring three runs on four hits in the 5th to keep their scoring-per-inning streak alive.
The inning was highlighted by a solo homer from Bryan Vickers.
The Broncos got their second run of the game on David Cardona's RBI single with two outs.
The Thunder have now scored in five consecutive innings. The ULB record, held by the Broncos, is seven.
The inning was highlighted by a solo homer from Bryan Vickers.
The Broncos got their second run of the game on David Cardona's RBI single with two outs.
The Thunder have now scored in five consecutive innings. The ULB record, held by the Broncos, is seven.
Thunder leads 7-1
The Thunder boosted its lead to 7-1 in the 5th on Manny Mejia's RBI single in the 4th.
Coastal Bend has 10 hits through four innings, Laredo has 3.
The Broncos' ULB record of scoring in seven consecutive innings may be in jeopardy. The Thunder have scored in all four of tonight's innings.
Coastal Bend has 10 hits through four innings, Laredo has 3.
The Broncos' ULB record of scoring in seven consecutive innings may be in jeopardy. The Thunder have scored in all four of tonight's innings.
Thunder improves lead to 6-1
The Thunder score four runs on four hits in the 3rd to take a 6-1 lead into the 4th.
Broncos starter Brandon Melvin is out of the game. He threw 2.1 innings and allowed six runs - five earned - on six hits.
He walked three and struck out none.
Broncos starter Brandon Melvin is out of the game. He threw 2.1 innings and allowed six runs - five earned - on six hits.
He walked three and struck out none.
Thunder takes lead
The Thunder leads 2-1 into the 3rd following Bryan Vickers' two-out RBI single in the 2nd.
The Broncos went down in order in their half of the inning.
The Broncos went down in order in their half of the inning.
Tied into the 2nd
We're knotted 1-1 heading into the 2nd.
Coastal Bend's Michael Lewis led off the game with a triple, before scoring on an error by Broncos shortstop Jaime Morales.
The Broncos evened things up on Argelis Nunez's two-out RBI single.
Coastal Bend's Michael Lewis led off the game with a triple, before scoring on an error by Broncos shortstop Jaime Morales.
The Broncos evened things up on Argelis Nunez's two-out RBI single.
Broncos vs. Thunder, Game 3
Tonight is Game 3 of Broncos-Thunder.
I know I haven't done a great job of updating this blog lately, but hold still. It's been busy and hectic since high school football officially starts tomorrow.
Here's what to know heading into tonight's game:
The Broncos are still in last place in United League Baseball at 18-32. They are five games out of a playoff spot with 30 games remaining.
They come into tonight's contest having lost 6 of their last 10 games. They're 3rd in ULB in offense (.280 average) and next-to-last in pitching (5.01 team ERA).
You can follow tonights game at www.laredobroncos.com, and follow the broadcast at www.sportsjuice.com.
I'll be busy with editing and other duties that work calls for, so I may not be able to update the blog as consistently as I'd like tonight.
I know I haven't done a great job of updating this blog lately, but hold still. It's been busy and hectic since high school football officially starts tomorrow.
Here's what to know heading into tonight's game:
The Broncos are still in last place in United League Baseball at 18-32. They are five games out of a playoff spot with 30 games remaining.
They come into tonight's contest having lost 6 of their last 10 games. They're 3rd in ULB in offense (.280 average) and next-to-last in pitching (5.01 team ERA).
You can follow tonights game at www.laredobroncos.com, and follow the broadcast at www.sportsjuice.com.
I'll be busy with editing and other duties that work calls for, so I may not be able to update the blog as consistently as I'd like tonight.
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