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The Portland Rockets of Portland Indiana is the OLDEST organized semipro BASEBALL team in the Midwest 62 years. The small rural community of 7,800 residents baseball team is in dire need of upgrades to its “Field of Dreams “ along with equipment and uniforms. The need is so great that players have to pay $100 each to PLAY and purchase own bats, balls & equipment plus travel expenses. THE ROCKETS are well known for its quality wood bat play throughout Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.

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PORTLAND ROCKETS GAME THURS CANCELLED SEVERE WEATHER THREAT, WE FINISH REGULAR SEASON SUNDAY 1 PM DH VS BATTLE CREEK 1PM

LITTLE LEAGUE CLINIC WILL BE JULY 23 REGISTRATION 945 ALL PARTICIPANTS GET FREE MINITURE WOOD BAT, ROCKET JERSEY, AMERICAN TORQUE BALL CAP, PIZZA KING TILL SUPPLIES RUN OUT

Portland Rockets will participate in the Jly 1,2 firecracker Classic

hotel info for one night stay, July 1

Bay Valley Resort and Conference Center

2470 Old Bridge Road

B ay ity , MI 48706

989-686-8806

HOTEL INFO FOR SOUTH BEND TRIP

WE STAY SATURDAY JUNE JUNE 17 AT FAIRFIELD iNN AND SUITES

425 west University drive Mishawaka In 46545

1574.273.2202

confirmation 83962218

games at 1pm sat and sunday at bethel university

1001 Bethel Circle Mishawaka In2 hours 42 min from my house

Randy Miller Manager , ramiller15@embarqmail.com 260.703.2003

Samantha Thomas  Asst. 260.251.5514

mal bettinger singled in dustin lewis from second base in the bottom of the tenth for the walk off win

chandler jacks 7 inn 100 pitches was masterful, just back from germany (he smuggled some german beer for me across the big pond) 2

runs 1 earned, 5 hits 1 walk,

solid relief by camden pavey he just got back from mission work in georgia, he brought georgia peaches,

pretty cool, ian schilling worked the last 1.1 inn got the win 2 Ks no hits no walks

rockets had 3 hits zach tanner, 2 mal bettinger, 1 each lewis, max moser, zeth tanner, chris gaines a home run

no games this weekend, ft wayne regional starts a week from fri, 6 teams

cinci chiefs, cleve cardinals, mishawaka brewers, ft wayne jackers, expos/blues, portland rockets

games at carrington and concordia, noon , 3 , and 6 friday

then pool play top 2 play single elim on sat.

we will do crossroads credit union nite next wed. come see the huge american flag 30x50 feet, presented by Rodney Miles, and drone 1000 ft. above with pictures

crossroads nite wed july 24 vs Richmond Roosters,

money machine, credit union prizes and games

great nite for all fans free chandler jacks starter

just back from germany, camden pavey in relief just back from mission work in ?

NOTICE : WEEKEND PLANS

ILLINOIS TEAM HAS PULLED THE PLUG ON THE SAT, SUN GAMES

NO GAMES THIS WEEKEND, STILL WE HAVE THE 60TH YEAR MURAL DEDICATION SATURDAY AT THE RITZ THEATER NOON

THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE,

SUNDAY, WE WILL HAVE ALUMNI REGOGNITION ON THE FIELD AT NOON WITH A HOME RUN DERBY COMPETITION OR IF ENOUGH ALUMNI ON HAND,

WE MAY PLAY SOME ROUNDTOWN ON THE FIELD

IF WE HAVE A HOMERUN COMPETITION, EACH CONTESTANT PROVIDES HIS OWN PITCHER AND HAS 3 MINUTES

NO SECOND ROUND UNLESS PLAYOFF

THEN WE JOIN THE OUR HOST THE PORTLAND ROTARY CLUB FOR CATERED LUNCH AT 1 PM

ONCE AGAIN WE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE ALUMNI AT THIS TIME,

please know we are not sending out special invites, but welcome all

have commenorative keepsakes for our guests and bbq

we have 60 year anniversary t-shirts available, they are really tastefully done by display craft, proud rocket sponsor

they are availabe for $20

our major fundraiser is open to all , rocket rally golf outing sept. 22 at 10 am.

$240 per team, prizes galore and lunch provided at greazy pickle, proud rocket sponsor

Portland Rockets go 1-2 on annual south bend trip

split on sat lose 3-8 though tied 2-2 in 6th

win 16-5 game 2

sunday lose 2-1 again tied in 6th to a good mishawaka brewer crained out game 2 though down 5-0 in 2nd

solid pitching codey harrrison, chase ruiz, dustin lewis, montrez hernley

for the weekend dustin lewis 5-10. elias inskeep 5-11, jacob morris 4-10, carsten white 3-9

ROCKET ROAD TRIP,,,,,,YEARLY TRIP TO SOUTH BEND/MISHAWAKA   south bend games sat. sun

sat. start is at bethel univ. 330 vs south bend royals sunday 1 pm start vs mishawaka brewers

bring your swim trunks, staying at plush venue, Mishawaka Hyatt

breakfast and pool, paying a bit more to stay 1st class, heat wave is soon to buckle

we will stay 4 in a room and charge $30 / players

address; 215 west day road Mishawaka

phone 574.258.7777 rooms under randy miller

PORTLAND ROCKETS WIN POOL WITH VICTORIES OVER LEXINGTON AND MISHAWAKA BOTH 4-3

HEROIC MOMENTS BY ZETH TANNER, GAME WINNING HR, MITCH WATERS SAVE IN RELIEF, CHASE RUIZ WP IN EXTRAS, MALAVE BETTINGER WINNING BASE HIT, ZACH TANNER CLUTCH DEFENSIVE GEM MULTIPLE HIT GAMES FROM CODY CRUMLAUF GUTTSY PITCHING ELIAS INSKEEP

BIG MIDWEEK GAME WED JULY 10 AT INDIANA TECH 7 PM , KRUMLAUF THE STARTER

PORTLAND ROCKETS HOST 1ST ROUND IN FIRECRACKER CLASSIC

OUR POOL LEXINGTON COPPERHEADS, MISHAWAKA BREWERS, PORTLAND ROCKETS

OTHER POOL: FT WAYNE BLUES, EXPOS, AND JACKERS

all games 7 inn, we play fri july 5 at runkle-miller field 730

then sat. 1:30 at carrington field ft wayne vs mishawaka brewers

we play sunday either 11 or 130 to see if we play in championship at 4

watching weather

SATURDAY JUNE 8 7PM NISCHWITZ STADIUM

3640 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY

FAIRBORN OH 45324

RED ROOF INN FAIRBORN

2580 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY

NORTH FAIRFIELD RD. I-675 EXIT #17

FAIRBORN OH 45324

PHONE 844.305.8433

FAIRBORN OH

Breaking News saturday game is now at 7 PM

nichwitcz field

next game is saturday at wright state vs ohio warhawks

we will meet at red roof inn in dayton near the university and check in

free

2019 schedule is posted (April 19,2019)

rockets open fri may 31 in auburn in. at dekalb high school

gps 3424 county road 427 waterloo in.

game time 7 pm. bp 530

wear black hat, sleeves socks, we will outfit players

we encourage all to bring family, friends and make this an event

it has a way of being really cool, so many great sharings

always check web and facebook, twitter on game days..... things happen beyond our control

proud to be a rocket this year is really one to be on board, 60th anniversary and people taking note

we even had paperwork and insurance to play at high school but another blast this morning and we will now open friday in

schedule update May 3 new games july 27,28

Portland Rockets 2019 Schedule

            Date                 Home                           Visitor                                       Site                                          time/ game status

            May 26 Sun.     Portland Rockets          South Bend Royals                   Runkle-Miller Field                    DH 1 pm

            May 31 Fri.       Ft. Wayne Expos          Portland Rockets                      Carrington Field Ft. Wayne         1 9 inn. 7:15pm

            June 2 Sun.      Grand Lake Mariners      Portland Rockets                      Montgomery Field Celina           1 9 inn. 4:05 pm

            June 5 Wed.      Portland Rockets          Richmond Roosters                   Runkle-Miller Field                     1 9 inn. 7 pm

            June 8 Sat.       Ohio Warhawks             Portland Rockets                      Wright State Nischwitz Stadium   1 9 inn. Midnight

            June 11 Tues.    Kekionga                      Portland Rockets                      Indiana Tech Ft. Wayne              1 9 inn. 7 pm

            June 15 Sat.      Portland Rockets          Mishawaka Brewers                   Runkle-Miller Field                       DH 1 pm

            June 18 Tues.    Ft. Wayne Blues           Portland Rockets                      Carrington Field Ft. Wayne            1 9 inn. 7:15 pm

            June 23 Sun.     Portland Rockets          Ft. Wayne Blues                        Runkle-Miller Field                         DH 1 pm

            June 26 Wed.    Richmond Roosters      Portland Rockets                      Centerville High School 1 9inn. 7 pm

            June 28 Fri.       Ft. Wayne Jackers         Portland Rockets                      Carrington Field Ft. Wayne             1 9 inn. 7:15 pm

            June 30 Sun.     Portland Rockets          Kekionga                                  Runkle-Miller Field                          DH 1 pm

            July 5 Fri.         Portland Rockets          Firecracker Classic                    Runkle-Miller Field                           1 7 inn. 7 pm

            July 6 Sat.        Firecracker Classic        Portland Rockets                      Carrington Field Ft. Wayne                TBA

            July 7 Sun.       Firecracker Classic         Portland Rockets                      Carrington Field Ft. Wayne                TBA

            July 10 Wed.    Kekionga                       Portland Rockets                      Indiana Tech Ft. Wayne                     1 9 inn 7 pm

            July 13 Sat.      Portland Rockets           Ft. Wayne Expos                      Runkle-Miller Field                              DH 1 pm

            July 14 Sun.      Portland Rockets          Ft. Wayne Jackers                     Runkle-Miller Field                              DH 1 pm

            July 17 Wed.     Portland Rockets          Summit City Sluggers                Runkle-Miller Field                              1 9 inn. 7 pm

            July 20 Sat.       South Bend Royals       Portland Rockets                      Bethel University Mishawaka               DH 1 pm

            July 21 Sun.      Mishawaka Brewers        Portland Rockets                     Bethel University Mishawaka                DH 1 pm

July 27 Sat. Salina County Ilinois Portland Rockets Runkle-Miller Field DH 3 pm

July 28 Sun. Salina County Illinois Portland Rockets Runkle-Miller Field 1 game noon

            July 28 Sun.     Alumni game 60^th yr.       Portland Rockets                     Runkle-Miller Field                               1 5inn. Game/hr derby 1pm Fan/Player/alumn appreciation day, prizes and giveawats

            Aug. 1 Thu.       NABF Regional              Portland Rockets                     Carrington Field Ft.Wayne                    TBA

            Aug 2 Fri          NABF Regional             Portland Rockets                     Carrington Field Ft. Wayne                   TBA

            Aug 3 Sat.        NABF Regional              Portland Rockets                      Carrington Field Ft. Wayne                   TBA

            Aug. 8 Thu.       NABF World Series       Portland Rockets                      Battle Creek                                         TBA

            Aug. 9 Fri.         NABF World Series       Portland Rockets                      Battle Creek                                         TBA

            Aug. 10 Sat.      NABF World Series       Portland Rockets                      Battle Creek                                         TBA

            Aug. 11 Sun.     NABF World Series       Portland Rockets                      Battle Creek                                          TBA

            Sept. 22  Sun. 12^th Rocket Rally golf outing                                             Portland Golf Club                               10 am

Rockets lose semifinal to eventual champ ft. wayne jackers, ahead 2-1 in 7th but lose 10-3

1st round win Garrett Scott 65 pitches beats Battle Creek 10-2

2nd round lose in extras 5-4 after clutch rocket rally bingo by Tristan Becher ties score, 82 pitches Derek Thobe, Ruiz takes loss

in last game vs jackers at indiana tech rockets outhit em 14-11 but left 15 runners on base

amazing tournament production by Rocket captain ....he goes 8-10 and leads the charge

way to represent Portland in what has been revealed as his last game ....possible retirement?????

rocket bats on the weekend

Dustin Lewis 5-9

Cody Krumlauf 2-8 and the most bogus ejection while sitting on the bench ever

Zach Tanner 4-12

Mitch Waters 8-10

Malave Bettinger 2-8

Tristan Becker 1-8

Chris Gaines 5-13

Zeth Tanner 2-9

Justin Greene 2-10

TJ Lindstrand 2-6

Rockets Represent in a unique season, record 16-14

next year marks the 60th year of Portland Rockets Baseball

follow on facebook page: Portland Rockets Baseball

please allow us to compile a thank you list to our many fine rocket rooters and sponsors in the next few days

Portland Rockets Host 1st ever NABF Regional

Runkle- Miller Field

fri nite results: Portland Rockets 9 Cincinnati Chiefs

sat results: Berea Blue Sox 20 Cincinnati Chiefs 1

Berea Blue Sox 11 Portland Rockets 3

Championship Sun results: Berea Blue Sox 19 Portland Rockets 3

Congrats Blue Sox advancing to World Series in Battle Creek

they are 39-4 and really good

even an amazing back to back to back 3 homers in a row inning

portland rockets win regular season finale 7-4 over napolean riverbandits

rockets on 5 game win streak put together 4 run rocket rally in the 6th, key hits mitch waters, cody krumlauf and tristan becker

peyton heniser running for mal bettinger scored 7th run on a wild pitch

rockets now 14-10

winning pitcher dustin lewis in relief of derek thobe and jimmy west, krumlauf pitched the 7th for the save

with bases loaded long drive to left center field gap ran down and hauled in by cf chris gaines

play of the day, saved the day

rockets outhit 13-8 win in 1` hour and 59 min

2 hits lewis and waters, one each bettinger gaines, krumlauf, beker

their record now amazingly a whopping 30-20, they are an aluminum bat team from northwest oh

coach by chad and randy bachman great to see at the ballpark rocket slugger of yesteryear bud finch, also fans charlie and vicki tague, jim and carol hedges and

dustin lewis grandma rosy gaforth from vandaliah oh won the 50/50 $77

rockets are now on the tournament trail

NABF REGIONAL IN PORTLAND

ROCKETS TO HOST CINCINNATI CHIEFS AND BEREA BLUE SOX THIS WEEKEND

ROCKETS WILL OPEN ACTION FRIDAY NITE JULY 27TH AT 730 VS CINCINNATI CHIEFS

SAT: 330PM CINCINNATI CHIEFS VS BEREA BLUE SOX

SAT: 6 PM BEREA BLUE SOX VS PORTLAND ROCKETS

SUN: 1PM CHAMPIONSHIP

WINNER GOES TO WORLD SERIES IN BATTLE CREEK AUG 9

2ND PLACE TO FT. WAYNE REGIONAL AUG 3

BREAKING NEWS IN PORTLAND

ROCKETS GAME RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY IN FT WAYNE IS NOW WASHED OUT.......NO GAME SUNDAY

ROCKETS WILL HOST 1ST EVER NABF REGIONAL

ACTION BEGINS FRIDAY EVENING

INVITES TO PORTLAND ROCKETS, BEREA BLUE SOX AND 2 CINCINNATI CLUBS

FRI JULY 27.28,29

ROCKETS GAME SATURDAY CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN, WOW IT IS ONGOING

ROCKETS WILL RESCHEDULE OUR DH WITH MISHAWAKA BREWERS SUN AT 1-PM AT SHOAFF PARK FT WAYNE

OUR FIELD JUST TOO WET

NEXT GAME IN PORTLAND THE REGIONAL STARTS FRIDAY JUL 27

vGo for it, randy, not once, but again and again and again. Whatever it takes. Because in the end, with arms held high in the winner's circle, beaming with joy, as light as a feather, crying your eyes out, you'll see how fantastically disproportionate the rewards are for the effort expended, the risks taken, and the price paid - no matter how many false starts you endured. And you'll be astounded by how quickly you made it, even though, when the going got tough and your spirits ebbed, you thought you'd never, ever, ever, "see the day."

Tallyho,

rockets win 3 over weekend , hot hot hot

11-10 fri over kekionga then sun dh wins over summit city sluggers 8-4...mal bettinger grand slam walkoff , then 15-5 win 3 hr by zach tanner, who went 4-4

cody krumlauf went 5-5

garrett scott and chandler jacks wp

TONITE IS CROSSROADS NITE 7PM AT RMF

VS SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS

AND SCOREBOARD DEDICATION CEREMONY

MITCH WATERS STARTER

JULY 2, 2018

THE SCOREBOARD IS UP

THANKS TIM JOHNSON, BARNETTS, DISPLAY CRAFT, FRANKLIN ELECTRIC AND CITY OF PORTLAND

AMAZING ,,,,,WE HAVE HAD 2 CALLS ONE DAY REGARDING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES,

$2000 FOR 3 YEARS

ROCKETS DEFENDING CHAMPS IN 2016, 2017 MAKE IT TO CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY BUT UNABLE TO REPEAT

HEAT INDEX 103, GUTSY EFFORT GO 1-2 IN 6 TEAM TOURNAMENT

NOTE; MISHAWAKA BREWERS DEFEAT WHITCO ROYALS 7-4 AND WIN CHAMPIONSHIP

ROCKETS LOSE GAME ONE TO WHITCO ROYALS , GARRET SCOTT GOES ALL THE WAY AND PITCHES WELL,

GARRET A RHP FROM GOSHEN AND HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY HAS PITCHED 6 YRS. FOR ROCKETS

THIS IS HIS FIRST LOSS IN 6!!!!!! YEARS, RECORD LIKE 24-0 UNREAL

ROCKETS HAD BUT 3 HITS THEN COME BACK IN THE NITECAP OVER MISHAWAKA BREWERS 8-3

ROCKETS MITCH WATERS PITCHES 6 INN. SCATTERS 6 HITS

ROCKETS RBI SINGLES MAL BETTINGER, CHASE RUIZ, AND CODY KRUMLAUF

CHAMPIONSHIP SUN. IS 11 AM START, CHANDLER JACKS THE BULLDOG GOES 5 INN, UMPS ARE AS UNKIND AS THE WEATHER, THEY HAVE 5 UNBELIEVABLE CHEAP RUNS, WE HAVE 0

THEN WHEN WE ARE NEAR OUT OF GAS, ROCKET RALLY!!!!!!!

ZACH AND ZETH TANNER, THEY ARE BROTHERS PUT HITS TOGETHER, BIG DOUBLE BY ZETH \

5 HITS OVER MAL BETTINGER , 4 DUSTIN LEWIS AND WE HAVE TIEING RUN ON 3RD WITH ONE OUT IN GBOTH 6TH AND 7TH INN.

NO CIGAR, ROCKETS UNABLE TO MAKE THE KEY CONTACT WITH THE GAME IN THE BALANCE

LOSE 5-4

SPECIAL THANKS SAMANTHA THOMAS, REAL TROOPER AND EARNED HER STRIPES AS ASSISTANT COACH,

SHE KEEPS US ON BOARD, PROVIDES SNACKS AND INSIGHT

LOVE YA IN PORTLAND SAM!!!!!!

ROCKETS NOW 9-7 HOME GAME FRIDAY VS FT. WAYNE JACKERS, 715 START

SAT. HOME 1PM DH VS.HAMMOND LAKERS

ROCKETS DEFEAT SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS THUR NITE 13-0 IN 1 HOUR 54 MIN

DEREK THOBE ALLOWS 2 HITS AND 3 BASERUNNERS

ROCKETS SCORE IN EVERY INNING, EVERY STARTER WITH A HIT

2 HITS BY NEWCOMER ZETH TANNER, BROTHER ZACH 2 HITS, DUSTIN LEWIS 2 HITS, CHRIS GAINES 2 HITS

ALSO 2 HITS AND 3RBI MALAVE BETTINGER

THANKS TO ROCKET OF YESTERYEAR AND WABASH COLLEGE TEAMMATE MIKE MEDLER FOR THROWING BP

THANKS MITCH WATERS FOR FIELD WORK, 40 BAGS X 50 LBS A TON OF WORK

LOVE THE BIG CROWD WE HAD, ESPECIALLY THE ROCKET ROOTERS IN THE WEST BLEACHERS,,,,,FUN STUFF!!!!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN GENEVA, PAT AND LARRY ELICK, GENEROUS DONATION TO SCOREBOARD PROJECT

LOVE YA IN PORTLAND

ROCKET ANNOUNCER TONY REYNOLDS PLAYS SOME GREAT TUNES

THANKS

ROCKET RECORD 8-5

NO GAME FRIDAY AS THE WABASH ACES DROP FROM TOURNAMENT

ROCKETS OPEN FIRECRACKER CLASSIC SAT. 130 AT CARRINGTON FIELD VS. WHITCO ROYALS

630 SAT . VS MISHAWAKA BREWERS.

GARRETT SCOTT AND MITCH WATERS STARTERS

WE WILL STAY COOL BETWEEN GAMES, AT A SITE NEARBY

PLAYERS WELCOME TO SPEND NITE AT MY HOUSE IF TOO FAR

CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY IS DEPENDENT ON SAT. ACTION

rockets in action sat. 130 vs. whitco royals in opener of Firecracker classic

2 games sat. then 630 vs. Mishawaka Brewers,

pool criteria takes winners to sunday 11 am 2pm and 5pm

ROCKETS ARE 2 TIME DEFENDING TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

ROCKET ROAD TRIP ENDS 1-3,

WIN 1ST GAME AT HAMMOND RIVERSIDE PARK VS LAKERS 5-3, THEN LOSE IN LAST INNING ON PLAY AT THE PLATE 4-3

SUNDAY ACTION AT BETHEL COLLEGE , ROCKETS LOSE 6-0 IN GAME 1 TO MISHAWAKA BREWERS, THEN LOSE 6-5 IN LAST AT BAT IN NITECAP

A REAL TOUGHIE AFTER CHRIS GAINES HOME RUN PUT US AHEAD 4-0

GAME 1 SAT. TJ LINDSTRAND HITS A GRAND SLAM IN 1ST AT BAT OF THE SEASON, HIS BATTERY MATE GARRETT SCOTT BESTS A 10-2 LAKER SQUAD GOING 6INN.SCATTERING 5 HITS

AUSTIN BEUTER GOES THE 7TH AND GAINS THE SAVE, EXCITING WIN

MITCH WATERS GOES GAME 2 AND LEAVES AFTER 5 INN, ROCKETS TIE GAME IN TOP OF 7TH ONLY TO SEE ANOTHER WALK OFF WIN BY LAKERS IN THE 7TH OFF OF BUETER

SUNDAY ROCKET STARTER ZACH SHORT HAS ARM SORENESS AFTER 2 INN, CHASE RUIZ AND AN EFFECTIVE DUSTIN LEWIS PITCH, ROCKETS LOSE 6-0

LEWIS INDUCES 3 DOUBLE PLAYS

WE HAD 3 HITS AND TOTAL 10 BROKEN BATS ON THE WEEKEND

GAME 2 ROCKETS BUILD 4-0 BUT THEY COME BACK WITH 3 RUNS IN THE 4TH AND 2 RUN HOMER IN THE 5TH

ROCKETS TIE IT IN THE 7TH ON A CLUTCH SINGLE MALAVE BETTINGER

ZACH TANNER PITCHES 7TH AND THEY SCORE ON AN ERROR FOR WALK OFF WIN

LEWIS HAD 5 HITS ON THE WEEKEND, LINDSTRAND 4

RECORD NOW 7-5

ROCKET ROAD TRIP SATURDAY 3PM START AT RIVERSIDE PARK IN HAMMOND IN.

SATURDAY HAMMOND LAKERS 3 PM DH

SUNDAY MISHAWAKA BREWERS AT BETHEL COLLEGE 1PM DH

LEAVING 101 NORTH DRIVE GENEVA AT 9 AM IF WISH TO CARAVAN

TAKE US 30 ALL THE WAY TO IN-49 N/IN-2 E EXIT TOWARD VALPO CHESTERTON

THNK I-9413 MILE TO I-80

TAKE EXIT 1 FOR CALUMET AVE TOWARD US-41 N

FOLLOW CALUMET AVE S

TURN LEFT ONTO RIVER DR. TO PARK

WE ARE STAYING AT THE RODEWAY INN IN PORTAGE

6142 MELTON ROAD

TAKE 80/94 TO PORTAGE EXIT, RIGHT AT LIGHT

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ROCKET 6 GAME WIN STREAK ENDS AT TECH, LOSE 6-5 TO KEKIONGA

EARLY 6-0 DEFICIT AND BATTLE BACK TO NARROW GAP, BASES LOADED STILL IN 8TH AFTER 3RUNS SCORED, BUT COULD NOT EVEN THE SCORE

ROCKETS GAMELY CAME BACK AND OUTFIELD PLAY WAS STELLAR,

4 PLUS SHUTOUT INNINGS CHASE RUIZ, THEN CHANDLER JACKS AND CODY KRUMLAUF THE SAME

3 HITS DUSTIN LEWIS AND 6 FOR THE CLUB, THEY HAD BUT 4 HITS

ROCKETS STRUCK OUT 16 TIMES

ROCKETS HAD 15 PLAYERS ON HAND AND LOOK WITH ANTICIPATION TO THE FUTURE,

MAX MOSER FROM JAY CO. TERRY DAWN FROM SOUTH ADAMS, CADE WENDEL FROM FT. RECOVERY

RECORD 6-2

Portland Rockets win 3 games on the hot weekend June 16,17

saturday rockets swept the summit city sluggers, 5-3 and 6-0

Chandler Jacks goes all 7, even after we tried to coax him out on the hot afternoon several times

Jacks had 12 Ks 1 earned run on 6 hits

catcher Cody Krumlauf picked off a runner with his cannon arm to aid the cause in the last inn.

Tristan Becker had a game winning 2 run double in the 4 th

Chase Ruiz went 5-7 on the day, 2 doubles and a round tripper over the right field fence

great success story , love to see the guy get media interview after game

thanks Nate Fields our new intern for the CR.
New Rocket Tyler Littlejohn and Chris Gaines both had hits in the cause.

Game 2 Mitch Waters dominated, 6 inn. 0 runs 0 walks 6 KS

Ruiz homered and Mitch had a big 2 run single , hits by Krumlauf and Dustin Lewis

Austin Bueter finished up

Great to see Coach Selvey and Coach Farr, they guided the Patriots to semistate, awesome year,

Pam Jacks 50/50 winner

sunday game rockets run rule ft. Wayne titans 19-2

we played one game since the heat index was triple digits,

Derek Thobe the winner going 4 and Garrett Scott finished up

Zach Tanner another mammoth blast HR

Coldwater teammate of Thobe's Maluave Bettinger made his rocket debut, 4 hits

3 hits Cody Krumlauf 2 for Mitch Waters and for Justin Greene

Garrett Scott even banged a single and stole a base, a historic event (he is NOT just a Pitcher, lol)

rockets now riding a 6 game win streak, play at Indiana tech Wed.

vs. Kekionga 7 pm

then it is to Hammond for the 3 pm DH at Riverside Park in Hammond Sat

PORTLAND ROCKETS GAME SATURDAY june 9 CANCELLED THEY CANT FIELD A TEAM\

Rockets game Wed in Celina rained out after 1/2 inning, Cody Krumlauf walked , nobody struck out\

and Derek Thobe was ready to deal.

Breaking news, no game sat but we are home Sunday June 10 for a DH 1pm with Whitco Royals

Rockets win a toughie with Grand Lake Mariners 16-15

9 inn. contest went 3 1/2 hours

Rocket catcher Cody Krumlauf was the winning pitcher, really

Mitch Waters pitches 4.1 inn 7 Ks and we are ahead 4-2

Chandler Jacks and Zach Tanner each pitched as well

Jacks left after 2.2 inn.

3 hits, zach tanner justin greene and Waters

2 by Rico Acosta and krumlauf and Jadon Henry

rockets say special Thank Yous to Franklin Electric for special emergency work on lights

thanks Gary and Shane,,,Greg Franklin is the best !!!!\

Thanks Aker Plumbing 40some years and still going, well done

Rod Penrod and Bill McAbee have won our 50/50 so far

Portland Rockets sweep Whitco Wildcats 5-3 and 14-4

Rocket pitchers Garrett Scott, Garrett Wiejak and Derek Thobe Tanner Crowle and Austin Beuter effective

in fact Wiejak in his first start in portland since moving to ft wayne after a rocket season in 2006 pitched 4 perfect innings

Zach Tanner hit a game tying 3 run homer in the 4th and rbi singles by Justin Greene (gw) and Dustin lewis gave the club 1st win of the young season.

Cody Krumlauf 2 hits, Tristen Becher 1 hit,,,,,,game time 1 hr. 54 min

game 2 Rockets explope with 5 in the 2nd and trounce Royals 14-4

Wiejak 4 perfect innings with sidewinder not allowing a ball squared up

Austin Beuter finished up pitching 2 inn giving up 3 hits but struck out all 6 men

Tanner again leads attack with 4 for 5 and 5 rbi and a walk off double

Krumlauf 3 hits ties Tanner for 5 hits in the DH

Lewis , Chase Ruix and Chandler Jacks each with 2 hits....game time 2 hr. 10 min.

Rockets record now 2-1, host Celina's Grand lake Mariners Wed. 705 pm

Mitch Waters on mound

sunday 50/50 winner Bill McAbee

great to see Rocket Pitcher of the past Bruce Hedges at the park

good job by our rocket rooters along the 1st baseline, coaxing a Balk off Royals pitcher

help at the Rocket Lunching pad thanks Mike and Chastity Chapman

Follow Rocket updates on new Portland Rockets Facebook page, how bout that gal Samantha Thomas

she ran the scoreboard, kept the book, did the PA, and played the music

talk about Multi-tasking, love ya in Portland Sam

PORTLAND TO HOST NATIONAL NABF MINI-REGIONAL

RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD TOURNAMENT SITE JULY 27-29

WINNER ADVANCES TO NABF WORLD SERIES IN BATTLE CREEK

Rockets rained out in home opener during 1st inning vs Indiana Bandits

Jacks gets em out w 8 pitches

Doubles by Tinsley and a smash off the fence by Krumlauf and 1-0 lead washed out

rained 4 diff times

field may have been playable @630

Rockets open in ft. wayne lose 13-2 to jackers

14 players on hand but 4 regulars missing

muster but 4 hits and 12 Ks

Thobe give up 1, 3 and 5 in 3 innings

Short,Bueter and Jacks finish

hits by krumlauf, miller, jacks and double ruiz

2018 SCHEDULE AS OF MAY 2 Note: Portland Rockets are an umlimited age wood bat league that participates in the NABF, and plays in the Heartland Baseball league

with teams Hammond Lakers, Mishawaka Brewers and Indy Bandits

workout slated May 20th bring your gear, woodbat, water, towel and a committment to play Americas game

weather announcements posted on website, facebook, tweet Randy Miller, and radio WPGW 100.9 F

Schedule has included new games june 16 and july 15 1 pm dh at RMF vs summit city sluggers

and june 20 at Indiana tech 7 pm

May 20 workout/tryout 2pm RMF (Runkle-Miller Field 515 Blaine Pike Portland)

May 24 Ft. Wayne Jackers 715pm Carrington Field

May 26 Indy Bandits 1pm DH RMF

June 3 Whitco Royals 1pm DH RMF

June 6 Grand Lake Mariners 7pm RMF

June 7 Grand Lake Mariners 7pm Montgomery Field Celina

June 9 Ft. Wayne Titans 1pm DH RMF

June 10 Whitco Royals 1pm DH RMF

June 17 Ft. Wayne Titans 1pm DH Schoaff Park Ft. Wayne

June 23 Hammond Lakers 3pm DH Riverside Park Hammond

June 24 Mishawaka Brewers 1pm DH Bethel College

June 26 Ft. Wayne Titans 7pm RMF

June 27 Summit City Sluggers 7pm RMF

June 29 Wabash Aces 7pm RMF 1st round of Carrington Firecracker Classic, Portland defending champs 2 yrs.

June 29,30 Firecracker Classic TBA Carrington Field

July 6 Ft. Wayne Jackers 715pm RMF

July 7 Hammond Lakers 1pm DH RMF

July 13 Whitco Royals 7pm Carrington Field

July 18 Summit City Sluggers 7pm RMF

July 21 Mishawaka Brewers 1pm DH RMF

July 24 Ft. Wayne Titans 7pm Ft. Wayne

July 27,28,29 NABF MINI-REGIONAL TBA RMF

August 2,3,4,5 NABF REGIONAL TBA Carrrington Field

August 9,10,11,12 NABF WORLD SERIES TBA Battle Creek

September 23 Rocket Rally Golf Outing 10am Portland Golf Club



24 teams for this year, surpasses previous high of 17

Thanks our starting lineup for the 10th annual rocket rally at the Portland Golf Course

10 am shotgun start Sun. Sept. 24th 10 am

fellowship and food following at greazy pickle

thanks to all supporters, record number of teams and prizes too

will mention later our giving contributors

Team Stauffer

Team Wendel

Team Stump

The Miller Boys

Team Jacobs

Team Orie and his dog

North Side Carryout

Team Chittum

Team Strohs John Welker

The Budlight Boys

Eagles

Team Reynolds

Ritz Theater

Craivin Baseball

Bushwackers

Billy Ballgame

Team Waters

      Team McCowan

Rockettes

Grip it and Sip it

WPGW

Team Hoover

The Fantastic 4

Team Liechty

PORTLAND ROCKETS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES winner buffalo diesel 8 buffalo orrvilles 5

PORTLAND ROCKETS ADVANCE TO ELITE 8 IN WORLD SERIES PLAY BY WINNING POOL A

CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL AT ITS FINEST AMONG THE 12 BEST IN THE NABF, ROCKETS DEFEAT BEECHER MUSKIES FROM CHICAGO AREA 5-3

THEN SHOCK THE DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMPION BROOKLYN SPORTS FEVER 4-1 IN BATTLE CREEK

ROCKETS LOSE A POOL GAME TO HOST BATTLE CREEK MERCHANTS 11- 4 AT C.O. BROWN STADIUM IN FRONT OF HUGE CROWD,

AT THE FORMER MINOR LEAGUE BALLPARK, IT WAS PACK THE PARK FOR BARB NITE, AN ALS VICTIM, RAISED IN AROUND $5000

SPECIAL FOR DIRECTOR TERRY NEWTONS DECEASED WIFE FROM ALS, THANKS TO OUR HOSTS IN BATTLE CREEK AND PERSONAL FRIEND AND BASEBALL ICON

CHARLIE BLACKBURN, HEAD OF THE NABF FROM ANNAPOLIS MD.

MANY ROCKET ROOTERS ON HAND FOR THE WEEKEND, READY FOR THE ELITE 8 SINGLE ELIMINATION ROUND,

ROCKETS AS POOL WINNERS FACE PITTSBURGH LEFTIES , FACED EM TWICE IN CINCINNATI, BEAT THEM ONCE, BUT THEY BEAT US IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP 4-3

SATURDAY SHOWDOWN DAN BOLLENBACHER ON MOUND, THE SUPERB PITCHING OF DEREK THOBE AND MAX HABEGGER HAD GOTTEN US TO THIS POINT WHERE NO PORTLAND TEAM HAS EVER

GONE BEFORE, DAN DID NOT DISAPPOINT, HE WAS STRONG AND TOUGH BUT ROCKETS LOSE TO PITTSBURGH 6-1

THE STIFF NORTH WIND BLEW AND AIDED PITTSPURGH WITH 2 IN THE 1ST AND ROCKETS NEVER REALLY RALLIED,

4 STRAIGHT HITS IN THE 4 TH BROUGHT IN ONE BUT A DOUBLE PLAY ON A HARD HIT BALL BY CAPTAIN MITCH WATERS STYMIED THE THREAT

ROCKETS LOSE BUT REMAIN VERY PROUD OF THE PORTLAND REPRESENTATION IN THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT,

ROCKETS END SEASON 35-12 ,,,,,,WE WERE 27-7 LAST YEAR AND OUR 7 YEAR MARK WITH THIS CORE OF FINE ATHLETES IS 208 -64

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE THE TRIP TO BATTLE CREEK, NICK MILLER AND WIFE, LARRY AND DONNA CHITTUM AND BRAD MILLER, KRISTIE DELANEY, SAMANTHA THOMAS WHO IS AN

ASSISTANT COACH IN THE DUGOUT, SHE COULD TELL MANY A STORY FOR SURE,

FANS FROM MUNCIE, FORT WAYNE BERNE,

LET IT BE NOTED AS REMINDED FROM STAUNCH FAN ANGIE WATERS, ROCKETS PLAYED 10 GAMES IN 9 DAYS...6 OF WHICH WERE 9 INN. AFFAIRS

PERHAPS WE JUST RAN OUT OF GAS,,,,,

THANKS TO TONY REYNOLDS AND SHERRY FOR YOUR SUPPORT, WE ARE A CORE OF PLAYERS AND FANS THAT CARE, MY SISTER MICKEY CALLS US A CULT!!!!

AN UNBELIEVEABLE SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE AND WE THANK SPONSORS AND ROCKET ROOTERS ALL OVER

THE SOCIAL MEDIA FROM EVERWHERE WAS IMMENSE AND BELOVED

WE ARE PORTLAND PROUD AND WILL BE EVEN STRONGER IN 2018,

WE HAD FUN, WE REPRESENTED , WE BELIEVED, WE ACHIEVED AND WE STILL DARE TO BE A CHAMPION

ROCKETS AGAIN 35-12 WON THE FIRECRACKER TOURNAMENT, THE NABF REGIONAL IN FT. WAYNE, AND RUNNERS UP IN THE CINCINNATI MINI REGIONAL

AND 2ND EVER APPEARANCE IN THE NABF WORLD SERIES MADE THE ELITE 8

NOTABLE: WP. DEREK THOBE AND MAX HABEGGER

AS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES BY MISHAWAKA MANAGER SHAWN HARPER, BEST HITTING TEAM HE HAS SEEN ROCKETS LED BY

ZACH TANNER IN THIS TOURNAMENT 7-15. BRANDON REAMAN 7-16. CODY KRUMLAUF 5-12, DUSTIN LEWIS 5-14, AND MITCH WATERS 5-15

LOVE YA IN PORTLAND AND WATCH OUT FOR THIS GROUP NEXT SEASON

Portland Rockets runners-up at mini regional in cincinnati last weekend were not going to settle for less, they secure a regional championship in ft. wayne sunday and a berth in the World Series in Battle Creek.

    Rockets win 5 of 6 games played in 3 days, 4 on the brink of elimination defeating Mishawaka Brewers, Berea Blue Sox, Chicago Clout , then sweep Battle Creek behnke sunday, battle creek had defeated rockets

    fri 2-1 in a dramatic tight contest, so Portland had the task of having to beat behnke twice to be champs, and THEY DID>

    Rockets behind the pitching of veterans Dan Bollenbacher and Mitch Waters defeat B C 9-6 and 11-2. both the veteran righthanders went 8, well Dan 8.1 innings,and in each case, Chandler Jacks finished up, and a great strikeout

    he had on a 3-2 curveball to their dangerous 5 hole hitter.



    results: Portland Rockets 7 Mishawaka Brewers 1    winner Derek Thobe 4 hit CG

                 Battle Creek Behnke 2 Portland Rockets 1   loser Zach Short 5 hits

                 Portland Rockets 10 Berea Blue Sox 2 Max Habegger CG 11 kS

                 Portland Rockets 7 Chicago Clout 1 Garrett Scott CG 4 hits

                 Portland Rockets 9 Battle Creek Behnke 6 Dan Bollenbacher 8 inn. Chandler Jacks relief

                 Portland Rockets 11 Battle Creek Behnke 2 Mitch Waters 8 inn. Chandler Jacks relief

hitting on the tourney

    Dalton Tinsley 15-26 3 triples, inside park home run, 7 rbi                                                                                                                                  Rockets are staying in Battle Creek at the Courtyard Marriot wed thurs fri sat

    Brandon Reaman 9-22 2 2b

    Zach Tanner 10-21 HR 2 2b 7 rbi                                                                                                                                                                       12891 Harper Village Drive
    Cody Krumlauf 9-23 7 rbi

    Dusty Lewis 10-18                                                                                                                                                                                           Battle Creek MI 49041

    Justin Marrero 5-22 3 rbi

    Colin Affolder 5-13 HR 2b 269.979.2900

    Alex Delk 4-14

Rockets record now 33-10 and 6 players return to World series who were in Portland in 2012.

Those who went to Buffalo, Zach Tanner, Mitch Waters, Dalton Tinsley, Dan Bollenbacher, Justin Marrero, Chris Miller

These core players in the last 7 years have amassed a 206-73 record, astounding. that against some of the best competition around

Rockets in the series will play in pool A with 1. Portland Rockets 2. Battle Creek Merchants 3. Brooklyn Sports Fever, Beecher Muskies

game 1 11:30 am Thursday vs Beecher Muskies at Nichols Field

game 2 6 pm Thursday vs Brooklyn Sports Fever at Morrison Field

game 3 7 pm Friday vs host team, Battle Creek Merchants at C.O. Brown Stadium--=-=----This is Pack The Park nite for Barb, a fundraiser for a ALS patient, A reach out to Portland extended to help the cause with attendance

Saturday games 11am 230 pm and 630 pm

Championship Sunday 12 noon

12 team pool play, 8 team single elimiination bracket starting Sat.

note : Team was instructed to have 4 objective

1. Have fun.

2. Be a good teammate

3. Respect the Game

4. Dare to be a CHAMPION!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS PORTLAND ROCKETS, 33-10, 4TH OF JULY TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS, CINCINNATI MINI-REGIONAL RUNNERS-UP, FT. WAYNE REGIONAL CHAMPIONS AND WORLD SERIES PARTICIPANT

PORTLAND ROCKETS OPEN NABF FT WAYNE REGIONAL fri 430 AT INDIANA TECH VS MISHAWAKA BREWERS

WIN AND PLAY BATTLE CREEK BEHNKE AT 7, LOSEplay sat 11 am  AT CARRINGTON FIELD

7 TEAM FIELD CHICAGO CLOUT, FT. WAYNE JACKERS, FT. WAYNE 45S, MISHAWAKA BREWERS, BEREA BLUE SOX, BATTLE CREEK BEHNKE, PORTLAND ROCKETS

game 1 derek thode game 2 zach short  GAME 3 MAX HABEGGER GAME 4 GARRETT SCOTT GAME 5 DAN BOLLENBACHER

STAY IN COMMUNICATION WEATHER HAS 50% CHANCE OF RAIN\

ROLL ON ROCKETTRAIN

ROCKETS LOSE IN CHAMPIONSHIP OF MINI REGIONAL IN CINCI

4-3 TO PITTSBURGH , WE BEAT EM SAT. 8-4 THANKS TO 7 HIT CG DEREK THOBE\

ROCKETS GO 3-1 AND WERE IN DRIVER SEAT TO WORLD SERIES IN BATTLE CREEK BUT HAD JUST 4 HITS IN SUNDAY CHAMPIONSHIP

TANNER 3 RUN HOMER MADE IT CLOSE, TANNER ON A TEAR, HOMER IN ALL 3 DAYS, 12 ON YEAR, WENT 10-15 FOR TOURNEY 5 DOUBLES AND 3 HR ASTOUNDING

ROCKETS RALLY TO DEFEAT BEREA BLUE SOX 15-10 WITH 21 HITS

RECORD NOW 28-9

STATS FOR WEEKEND

TANNER 10-15 5 2B 3 HR 9 RBI

MILLER 6-11 HR 5 RBI

KRUMLAUF 6-15 2 2B 3 RBI

BECKER 5-14 2RBI

LEWIS 4-11

WATERS 2-6

MARRERO 3-13

LINDSTRAND 1-4

REAMAN 1-11

ROCKETS NOW IN FT WAYNE REGIONAL

7 TEAMS, PORTLAND, BATTLE CREEK, MISHAWAKA, FT WAYNE JACKERS AND 45S, CHICAGO CLOUT, BEREA BLUE SOX,

RAIN CHANCE ON THUR 60% BE INFORMED

PLAN ON 2 GAMES THURS, AS ALL TEAMS PLAY AT 530 WNNERS ADVANCE TO 8PM GAME

DRAW WED FOR SITES AND OPPONENTS

Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5

Thursday August 3rd Carrington 530pm Shoaff 530pm Indiana Tech 530pm Carrington 8:15pm Indiana Tech 8pm

Friday ,August 4th Game 6 Game 7 Game 8 Game 9

Carrington 11am Carrington 2pm Carrington 530pm Carrington 8pm

Saturday , August 5th Game 10 Game 11 Game 12

Carrington 12pm Carrington 3pm Carrington 6pm

Sunday,August 6th Game 13

Carrington 1pm

PORTLAND ROCKETS CONCLUDE REGULAR SEASON WITH SPLIT AT HOME VS. HAMMOND LAKERS

FINISH 2017 25-8

17 GAME WIN STREAK SNAPPED IN FINALE, LOSE 2-8 TO A GOOD HAMMOND CLUB THEIR RECORD 2707

ROCKETS WIN GAME 1 4-0 ON 5 HIT SHUTOUT BOLLENBACHER, 7 KS

2 RUN HOME RUN MARRERO, 7 HITS WEEKEND BY TANNER AND WATERS, 6 EACH TINSLEY, BECHER AND REAMAN

GAME 2 ROCKETS AHEAD 1-0 IN 4TH BEFORE THEY SOLVED SHORT FOR 6 RUNS, 4 EARNED, SOME TOUGH CALLS ALSO WENT THE OTHER WAY,

5 GAMES IN 4 DAYS AMIDST HEAT WAVE, REST NEEDED AS WE REGROUP FOR 1ST EVER MINIREGIONAL IN CINCI

2026 E SEYMOUR AVE.

CINCI OH AT ROSELAWN PARK

OUR POOL HAS PORTLAND ROCKETS, CINCI MUDCATS AND PITTSBURGH ST. JOHNS

OTHER POOL HAS CINCI CHIEFS, CINCI ROYALS AND BEREA BLUE SOX\

WE PLAY FRI VS MUDCATS AT 5, THEN SAT VS PITTSBURGH AT NOON

HOTEL FRI AND SAT NITE: double tree suites

6300 e. kemper road , sharonville, oh

513.489.3636

off I75 to 275 to hwy 47 reade hampton exit

rockets extend win streak to 16 with dh sweep over mishawaka brewers

win game 1 13-0 behind 1 hit shutout garrett scottt

win game 2 behind max habegger and chandler jacks 11-4,

5 hit day for tanner, 4 waters and becker, 2 for krumlauf and marrero

rockets conclude regular season today 1 pm dh at home with hammond lakers

bollenbacher and short to pitch, they beat us both games up there in june

come see us close the summer campaign in portland

rockets play sat vs mishawaka brewers home, game delayed start now 2 pm scott and habegger starters

ROCKETS RALLY WIN AGAIN, 14 STRAIGHT OVER SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS 5-4

WALK OFF SINGLE BY TANNER , 10TH HOMER OF YEAR TANNER

WP JAMES WEST,

PORTLND ROCKETS CONTINUE WINNING WAYS GO 4-0 ON WEEKEND

AT INDIANA WESLEYAN SAT, 13-0 SHUTOUT BOLLENBACHER, TINSLEY GRAND SLAM OVER SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS

4-2 WIN IN SECOND GAME SHORT PITCHES COMPLETE GAME 3 HITTER, BECKER 3 HITS

SUN ROCKETS OVER WHITCO ROYALS 8-4 AND 7-2

WINS FOR SCOTT AND HABEGGER, RELIEF WORK KRUMLAUF AND JACKS

HR TANNER #9 AND ALSO SCROGHAM

WEEKEND STATS TINSLEY 5-15 2 TRIPLES GRAND SLAM

KRUMLAUF 5-13

TANNER 4-9 hr

WATERS 3-14 AFFOLDER 4-8 BECKER 4-7 DELK 3-4 REAMAN 2-7

NEXT UP BIG THURS NITE AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD

CROSSROADS CREDIT UNION NITE AT THE BALLPARK 7-PM

VS SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS

THOBE STARTER

rocket rally gives portland win over ft. wayne

6 run 8th, highlighted by tanner 3 run homer

winner jim west, save chase ruiz

14 rocket hits, 3 by tinsley, krumlauf

2 each afffolder, ingle, acosta

rockets have weekend off due to league rescheduling in ft. wayne;\

next game wed at indiana tech check that tech will visit portland wed. at runkle-miller field 7pm,

again, HOME WED> then at indiana wesleyan sat 2pm start vs. summit city sluggers, home sun 1pm vs whitco royals

8 game win streak stretches recordd to 16-7

PORTLAND ROCKETS ARE THE 2017 FIRECRACKER CLASSIC CHAMPIONS

ROCKETS GO UNDEFEATED, 4-0 TO DEFEND CROWN IN THE 6 TEAM FIELD

SCORES 12-1 OVER D. BAKER GOATS

5-1 OVER MISHAWAKA BREWERS

9-1 OVER FT. WAYNE 45S

5-0 OVER FT. WAYNE JACKERS

3 RUNS GIVEN UP IN 4 GAMES, COMPLETE GAMES THOBE, BOLLENBACHER, SHORT, AND SCOTT

6 HITS BY TINSLEY, REAMON AND TANNER, 5 BY DELK AND KRUMLAUF

TANNER TOURNAMENT MVP, HE WON IT IN 2012, 2013, WENT PRO FOR 2 YEARS, THEN WON IT IN 2016 AND 2017 WOW

ROCKETS NOW 12-7 PLAY WED 7 PM AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD VS FT. WAYNE PANTHERS

rockets shine in big win over ohio warhawks at runkle-miller field tues

they are fresh off national tournament win in colorado springs colorado

rockets rally from 6-3 deficit win 10-6

thobe winner, tinsley HR and 3 hits

2 hits tanner waters krumlauf becker, big time clutch bingos by becker and krumlauf

scott effective as starter left with 3-2 lead in 6th

next firecracker classic sat and sun at carrington field

742 N. coliseum dr. ft wayne

games are 1030 am thobe starter vs d baker goats, never played before

815 pm sat vs mishawaka brewers bollenbacher

6 team field -2 teams from these 3 will play sunday,

if we win pool play sun 1230, lose 10 am

other pool, ft. wayne 45's wizards and jackers

portland rockets are defending firecracker champions

Rotary Club Day at the Ballpark

rockets win 2, awesome sunday

starts at 1 ends at 450, 11-1 asnd 9-0 victors over ft. wayne wizards

bollenbacker 3 hitter strikes out 9 in 5 inn.

habegger 3 hitter strikes out 12 in 7 inn.

rockets amass 25 hits in dh

6 by tanner 4 xbh

3 each tinsley and affolder

hr lindstrand

great food for all thanks goodrich, alexander, tagues and all rotarians

thanks Robert Freemeyer for your generous donation,

and the Hearn boys too, mark and chris

love ya in portland

barry huffman wins 50/50 and gives it all to Rockets

wow, and thanks maddox for throwing out 1st pitch

rockets home tues 630 start vs talented ohio warhawks 9 inn rockets plan on pitching

scott, short and thobe

fri nite game in ft. wayne is rained out, back in action sun 1pm dh in portland

Rockets lose to kekionga 3-2 in late inn.

effective start by short, 1 earned run into 6th

same for Jacks , broken bat flare lands to score winning run

then sunday june 25 we will play the ft wayne wizards at 1pm

we will play 2, a 1 pm dh at runkle-miller field

this is a change also

it is rotarty club day at the ballpark,

should be fun

rocket road trip to bethel college resounding success

2 wins over mishawaka brewers

complete game victories bollenbacker 5 hits 11ks, scott 6 hits 4 ks

win 3-2 on tinsleys rbi double in last inn\

win 9-1 led by tanner hr, zack tanner 3 hr on weekend

rocket road trip sun to hammond lost a heartbreaker in the last inn 5-4 shepherd takes the loss, y

6 inn 0 earned runs habegger,

rockets lose nitecap 4-1 great work in relief chandler jacks

6 hits on returning rocket cody krumlauf

5 tinsley

next game wed. 7 pm at indiana tech vs. northeast kekionga

zach short starter

Portland Rockets lose 6-5 in rain shortened game in Portland to Summit City Sluggers

coached by Lea Selvey, Todd Farr.....Kyle Selvey on their squad

HR Tinsley, Becher

Thobe, Jacks pitch for rockets

record 6-4

next up rockets vs. mishawaka brewers sat 1pm at bethel college

rockets will stay at holiday inn express in valpo

they have 2 amenities we like, breakfast and pool

then we play sun 2pm their time at Hammond Riverside park

pro scouts in attendance, fresh off draft

for more game info click new news items

Rockets welcome back catcher Cody Krumlauf, an all conference selection at Earlham, he was a big part of the success story Quakers had

from Auburn, Cody was with the rockets a few years ago, now graduated and hoping to get on an independent team

PORTLAND ROCKETS SWEEP WEEKEND 4 GAME HOME STRETCH

SAT. WINS OVER SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS, 6-5 9-4

SUN. WINS OVER FT. WAYNE FLIPPIN FROGS 10-7 AND 14-8

BOLLENBACHER WITH RELIEF FROM WATERS, SCOTT WP SAT.

4 HITS BECKER AND 21ST BIRTHDAY TRISTEN ON SUN

GEESLIN AND RUIZ WP ON SUN.

3 HITS ACOSTA HR TINSLEY 2 HITS TANNER LINDSTRAND MCKIBBBEN 4RUNS SCORED BY REAMON

ROCKET WINS STREAK MAKES RECORD 6-3 not too shaby after 9 games in 8 days

ROCKETS HOST SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS WED NITE 7PM RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD

THOBE STARTER

ROCKETS IN SOUTH BEND SAT, HAMMOND SUN

we will stay in Valporasio sat nite at holiday inn express

great breakfast

address 1251 silhavy Road

south Valporasio 46385

phone 219.464.9395

play sunday at 3pm our time dh at hammond riverside park\

on old comlumbia ave

hammond ind

Portland Rockets conclude 3 game set with Grand lake Mariners, glad to see them go, wish em well

they are GOOD
Celina defeats Portland 19-2 thrus in Portland

Habegger goes 5, Jacks finishes

rockets now 2-3 on young season,

dh sat. 1pm at runkle-miller field vs. summit city sluggeras

bollenbacher and scott starters

also home sun

PORTLAND ROCKETS LOSE IN CELINA VS GRAND LAKE MARINERS 8-5

ROCKETS ACTUALLY OUT HIT EM 11-10 WATERS WITH 3 HTS,

HOME RUNS BY TANNER AND LINDSTRAND

WELCOME NEW GUYS, PITCHERS OF NOTE HOBBS, SHORT

INF LEWIS

ROCKETS HOME TONITE THURS 7PM VS. MARINERS

MAX HABEGGER ON THE MOUND

ITS PERSIMMON RIDGE NITE AT THE BALLPARK,

COME ON OUT AND SAY HELLO

Portland road trips to Coldwater

lots of times past Rockets vs. Moons then libation and wings at McSobers

this was taste of the town nite at Coldwater

bad taste, left town

grand lake mariners 10 rockets 0

9 inn, wood bat, solid teams,

rockets lose and get no hit

return to action with new vibe wed at montgomery field

7 pm vs grand lake mariners

Rockets welcome Jackson Hobbs who will pitch tonite, along with billy Geeslin and Zach Short

Hobbs, standout pitcher at Ft. Recovery joins are long mercer county connection

more in news items

ROCKETS OPEN 59TH SEASON WITH VICTORIES 6-1 AND 14-0 OVER INDY BANDITS,

5 HOMERS ON THE DAY, 2 BY TANNER, GEESLIN, TINSLEY,MCKIBBEN

BOLLENBACHER STRIKES OUT 8, 1 HIT, NEWCOMER HABEGGER STRIKES OUT 5 1 HIT

ROCKETS PLAY TUES 6 PM AT COLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL VS GRAND LAKE MARINERS, TASTE OF THE TOWN NITE IN COLDWATER

THOBE OUR STARTER MORE ON SUN RESULTS IN NEWS ITEMS

we even have a new potential opponent in the future, the Saline County Monarchs from Ilinois

Schedule update: rockets home sunday 1pm dh vs indy bandits

rockets at coldwater oh, h.s. tues 6 pm vs. grand lake mariners

rockets at montgomery field celina wed. 7pm vs grand lake mariners\

rockets home thurs. 7pm vs grand lake mariners

PLAY BALL

Portland Rockets in action this weekend, june 3 dh 1pm vs. South Bend Cardinals

Dan Bollenbacher and Derek Thobe starters

sun. june 4 Portland Rockets vs. Indy Bandits 1 pm dh

all games at Runkle-Miller Field, free admission

wood bat baseball , its happening in Portland

Portland Rockets pay tribute to our most loyal and faithful fan, Don Maloy who passed May 2.

Don and Marilyn Maloy, have been dear to all who know the Rockets, their unwavering support has been inspirational to all.

The Rockets will always feel the love the Maloys shared, the heartbeat of this devotion is what makes our small town baseball team so special.

love ya in Portland, and in Plymouth, and in Ft. Wayne and in Cincinnati and all over ,,,,,,those rocket road trips were grand, but we sure loved you in Portland

Portland Rockets also say goodbye to an old friend, and foe, Morris McCreery passed May 1.

Member of the Old EIBL Muncie Orioles, Morri more recently coached the Richmond Legion Club

even last season, he came to Rocket games in Portland helping evaluate talent, and I believe he enjoyed watching our club for the way they went about their business.

love ya in Portland Morris

NABF CINCINNATI REGIONAL

PORTLAND ROCKETS GO 2-2 IN NABF REGIONAL

MAKE IT TO FINAL 4 SEMIFINALS LOSE 6-3 IN 11 INN. BOLLENBACHER 2 HIT SHUT OUT FOR 8 2/3 INN.

GEESLIN 4 HITS AND A HOMER

ROCKETS WIN 4-2 THUR OVER YORKVILLE YAKS

THOBE WINNER, WATERS HR

ROCKETS LOSE THUR TO OSWEGO CATS 3-2 IN 8 INN. GEESLIN LOSER IN RELIEF OF MARTIN

ROCKETS WIN SAT.OVER CINCI MUDCATS 10-1

MARRERO 8 -16 ON WEEKEND, GEESLIN 6 HITS, 5 TINSLEY, WATERS SHARP

ROCKETS END SEASON 27-7

THANKS ALL SUPPORTERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

REMINDER: ROCKET RALLY GOLF OUTING SEPT 25TH

ROCKETS TAKE 2 FROM WHITCO ROYALS 10-0 AND 13-3

BOLLENBACHER NO HITTER 5 INN

5 HITS ON THE DAY TINSLEY, 4 TANNER

3 DOUBLES MARRERO

HR SHARP

ROCKETS FINISH REGULAR SEASON 25-5

ADVANCE TO NABF REGIONAL IN CINCINNATI THUR

THOBE GAME ONE STARTER

ROCKETS 13-KEKIONGA 9

HR GEESLIN, TANNER, SHARP

3 HITS TANNER, 2 WATERS, DELK, SHARP

TANNER HR COUNT 14, 5TH IN 4 GAMES

ROCKETS 9 GAME WIN STREAK

REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDES SUN. 1PM DH AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD

COMING TO PORTLAND THE FT. WAYNE LEAGUE CHAMP WHITCO ROYALS

SUNDAY JULY 24 1PM DOUBLEHEADER IN PORTLAND

NO REGIONAL IN PORTLAND THIS YEAR, TEAMS ARE IN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS OR HAVE ALREADY PLAYED IN A TOURNAMENT, SO WE HAVE CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY IN PORTLAND

ROCKETS TAKE ALL 4 GAMES ON ROAD TRIP TO CINCINNATI
PORTLAND 6 CINCINNATI CHIEFS 0

PORTLAND 7 CINCINNATI CHIEFS 3

PORTLAND 7 YORKVILLE YAKS 3

PORTLAND 15 YORKVILLE YAKS 3

TANNER 4 HOME RUNS THIS WEEKEND, 12 ON SEASON

GOES 8-15

5 HITS MILLSPAUGH, WATERS, AFFOLDER, TINSLEY

WP SCOTT, MARTIN, BOLLENBACKER, GEESLIN

ROCKET RECORD 22-5

NEXT GAME: WED 705 AT INDIANA TECH

HOME SUNDAY VS WHITCO ROYALS

PORTLAND ROCKETS 12 F. W JACKERS 2

ROCKETS TAKE 4 OUT 5 OVER RIVAL

BOLLENBACHER 126 PITCHES WP

4 HITS BECHER, 3 SHARP AND GEESLIN,

HR SHARP

RECORD 18-5

NO GAME WED

ROCKETS NEXT ACTION AT LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL SAT 2 PM DH VS CINCINNATI CHIEFS,

SUN DH 1PM AT SOUTH DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL VS YORKVILLE YAKS

ROCKETS WIN ON CROSSROADS CREDIT UNION NITE 8-4 OVER FT. WAYNE PANTHERS

HR TINSLEY, TANNER,

3 HIT BECHER, 2 WATERS, LINDSTRAND

BORCHERS GOES 8 INN. FOR WIN

ROCKETS NOW 16-5 HOST FT. WAYNE JACKERS NOTE START TIME 7:15 FRIDAY NITE

FRIDAY NITE LITES AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD,

COME SUPPORT THE HOME TEAM FRIDAY 715

PORTLAND ROCKETS WIN THE RED CARRINGTON FIRECRACKER CLASSIC

GO 4- 1 ON WEEKEND, DEFEAT FT. WAYNE JACKERS IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 6-3\

THOBE WP, TANNER 3 RUN HOMER

WP IN THE TOURNEY, WATERS, BOLLENBACHER,MARTIN AND THOBE

MVP ZACH TANNER 11 HITS WITH 5 DOUBLES AND 3 HR

8 HITS GEESLIN, 7 SHARP, 6 EACH AFFOLDER AND TINSLEY

RECORD 15-5

BIGGEST NITE OF THE SEASON, CROSSROADS NITE WED. 705 PRIZES AND GAMES FREE STUFF

4th of july tournament carrington field ft. wayne

742 N Coliseum Blvd ft. wayne 46805

PORTLAND ROCKETS VIE FOR FIRECRACKER TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP MONDAY 10AM

ROCKETS WENT 3-0 MOVING DOWN MISHAWAKA BREWERS 11-6 FT. WAYNE JACKERS 10-2 AND SOUTH BEND CARDINALS 9-0

JACKERS MUST BEAT ROCKETS TWICE, AND WIN A 3RD GAME PLAYED SUN. NITE 4-2

CHAMPIONSHIP MON. THOBE THE STARTER

ROCKETS 14-5 RETURN HOME WED CROSSROADS CREDIT UNION NITE 7-5 VS FT. PANTHERS

ROCKETS TAKE 2 OUT OF 3 IN SOUTH BEND

SPLIT WITH MISHAWAKA BREWERS 3-4 AND 4-3

WIN 4-2 OVER CARDINALS

TANNER HOMERS WATERS 2 SAVES, 2 DOUBLES TINSLEY

2 HITS DELK, AFFOLDER

ROCKETS NOW 11-3 PLAY WED AT INDIANA TECH 7 PM

click the schedule icon for dates

rockets cruise to 5th straight win 9-4 over ft. wayne panthers

2nd game in a row Bollenbacher is perfect thru 4 inn.

2nd game in a row Tinsley goes yard, Millspaugh 2 hits 3 rbi

record 7-2

rockets off till next wed. at indiana tech 7 pm

next home game a week from saturday june 18th vs indiana bandits

rockets win 4 of 5 this weekend in portland

special thanks to Franklin Electric and Portland Parks dept.

lights replaced at runkle-miller field,

some of the hardware on those poles traced back to 1962

recall the right center stanchion completely blew off in october

Fri: grand lake 6 portland 2

waste 4 perfect inn. by bollenbacher

Sat: rockets sweep Kekionga 14-6 and 7-3

4 hits rookie Jake Geesaman, grand slam Lindstrand and 8 rbi

wp Bobeck and Martin

Sun: rockets sweep twin city bankers 12-5 and 7-3

Tinsley and Tanner go deep Tinsley 5 hits on the day 6 rbi

wp Scott and Blackmon

record 6-2

next game wed. home vs ft. wayne panthers 705

PORTLAND ROCKETS DEFEAT GRAND LAKE MARINERS 2 -1 TO START A BIG MONTH OF JUNE

THOBE WINNING PITCHER, GREAT RELIEF BORCHERS, GEESLIN, DELK, WATERS,

RBI GEESLIN, WATERS

FRI NITE GOLF CART NITE, THOSE STAYING ON A CART FREE POPCORN AND DRINK AT LUNCHING PAD

RIVALRY CONTINUES CELINA IN PORTLAND FRINITE 705 BOLLENBACHER STARTER

ROCKETS ALSO HOME SAT AND SUN 1PM DH VS KEKIONGA AND TWIN CITY BANKERS

ROCKETS OPEN SEASON WITH A BANG

3 HR IN ONE INNING AND 4 TRIPLES

OVER THE FENCE BY GEESLIN, WATERS, AND LINDSTRAND

BOBECK WP SCORE 15-8, BOLLENBACHER, DELK, WATERS ALL PITCH

ROCKETS LOSE GAME 2 15-4 IN RAIN SHORTENED GAME,

NO WORKOUT SUNDAY,,

WEDNESDAY 705 VS GRAND LAKE MARINERS CELINA

530 BP AT MONTGOMERY FIELD ON GRAND LAKE ROAD (JUST PAST MCDONALDS)

WPGW PRESENTS ROCKET REPORT

USUALLY AT 725, 1225., 525 ON WEEKDAYS AFTER GAMES

THANKS 100.9 AND WILLIAMS AUTO PARTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY

RECOUNTS OF GAME ACTION POSTED ON NEWS ICON

May 26, 2016

2016 season preview Portland Rockets

57^th year

Last year record 20-8

Winner of World Baseball Congress tournament

Record last 5 years 146-45

Went 1-2 in NABF regional in Kankakee Ill

Returnees:

Pitchers Mitch Waters (11^th yr) played in italy, independent league, captain

              Dan Bollenbacher (9^th) won games in regional in Louisville and in world series in 2012 ….only rocket appearance in world series

               Alex Delk (4) cowan product and also infielder, led team in Hr last year

               Bill Geeslin (5) also an infielder

               Craig Martin (4) left hander from Marion



Infielders: Justin Marrero (7) drafted by cubs out of HS. In Columbus oh, still powerful from both sides of plate, one of the best hitters in Portland

                    Zach Tanner (3) returns after 2 years in Frontier league with the Frontier Grays, he is a powerful shortstop 4 hole hitter, gives us a potent lineup,,,,this club has a core with many veterans, best team??????in years:?????

Tanner from Yorktown and wright state

                     Heath Williams ?


Catcher: TJ Lindstrand (3) from Noblesville and Huntington U. also an outfielder



Outfielders: Dalton Tinsley (6) still on call to clubs in frontier league after numerous tryouts in pro ranks, one of the best ball hawks/leadoff men in our game

                      Colin Affolder (3) from Berne, starting of at Bethel Colleg\

Newcomers: pitchers Derek Thobe from Coldwater, Andrew Bobeck from Bethel college

Dan Borchers from Versailles, D’Quann Blackmon from Muncie, Brian Lybarger Lima

Position players: Tristen Becher St Marys, Adam Brown Muncie

Manager Randy Miller 45^th year from Wabash college

Assistant Doug Tinsley 6^th year from Marion

Portland Rockets are a semi-pro wood bat team in the heartland baseball league with ft. wayne and south bend

Will host a world baseball congress regional tournament at Runkle-Miller field July 22-24

More on www.ballcharts.com/portlandrockets2010

GOLF OUTING

**4 PERSON SCRAMBLE**

September 25, 2016 SUNDAY

Rain Date Oct2

Portland Country Club

NEW   10 am. Shot Gun Start

$240.00 per 4-Person Team

Includes: Green Fees & Golf Cart Rental

Meal and fellowship following at Greazy Pickle approx. 3 pm

Prizes for 1^st,2^nd,3^rd & 50/50 Drawing

Special “string/mulligan”package available for your team

For more information, please contact Randy Miller 260-703-2003 or ramiller15@embarqmail.com or stop in at the Greazy Pickle for registration forms



**All food & beverages at golf course must be purchased at the Portland Golf Club during outing but check out mickey on the beer cart

__________________________________________________________

TEAM PRE- REGISTRATION FORM (please register by Sept.22 2015) checks to Portland Rockets

Team Name: ___________________________ Contact Person: ___________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: ________________   Zip: _______________

Telephone: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________

HOLE SPONSORSHIP $100.00 NAME: ______________________

                                                                                                 (As you would like it to appear on sign)

___ I have enclosed a check or money order for$______________ for my team registration&/or Hole Sponsorship

___ I will not be able to play but would like to make a contribution in the amount of   $___________

Please return to Randy Miller 101 North Drive Geneva In. 46740

Congratulations Chris and Abigail on wedding Saturday Aug 8

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller are inviting team to wedding reception Saturday 6 30 pm

love you guys in Portland,

reception at Meshingomesia Golf and Social club

2225 N Lagro Rd.

Marion In 46952

Chris has just completed his 5th rocket season and is a valued team member, hopefully his wife will let him play next season!!

PORTLAND ROCKETS GO 1-2 IN KANKAKEE ILLINOIS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

SEASON ENDS WITH 20-8 RECORD

ROCKETS CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR WITH A PAIR OF 6-4 LOSSES AFTER BIGGEST WIN OF SEASON OVER HOST BEECHER MUSKIES 4-2

WINNING PITCHER WATERS, GEESLIN, REYNOLDS TAKE LOSSES

IN THE TOURNAMENT TINSLEY 6-11, REAMAN 3-7, MARRERO 3-9, DELK 3-10 , GEESLIN 3-8

ROCKETS HAVE EARNED BERTHS IN 4 DIFFERENT REGIONALS LAST 4 YEARS, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, FT. WAYNE, AND KANKAKEE

CHECK NEWS ICON FOR MORE

LATER THIS WEEK WE WILL HAVE SOME SEASON STATS

LOVE YA IN PORTLAND ROCKET RALLY GOLF OUTING SEPTEMBER 27

kankakaee il 60901 teams beecher muskies, chicago angels, chicago surburban, joliet dirtbags, michigan city stars, portland rockets

PORTLAND ROCKETS WIN WORLD BASEBALL CONGRESS TOURNAMENT GO 3-1

DEFEAT FT. WAYNE JACKERS 2-0, LOST TO MICHIGAN AREABRAVES 3-1 DEFEAT MIAMI VALLEY WOLVERINES 7-1 THEN SUNDAY CLAIM TITLE WITH A 5-4 WIN OVER MICHIGAN

WINNING PITCHERS BOLLENBACHER, REYNOLDS, DELK

HOMERS THIS WEEKEND MILLER, TINSLEY,

MVPS BOLLENBACHER TINSLEY

ROCKETS WIN THIS 7 YEAR TOURNAMENT FOR THE SECOND TIME, 1ST IN 2012 WENT TO THE WORLD SERIES THAT YEAR,,,,,GOOD KARMA

ROCKETS FINISH THE SEASON IN PORTLAND 19-6
PLAY IN KANKAKEE ILLINOIS THIS WEEKEND IN REGIONAL

portland rockets vs michigan areabraves from saginaw sunday 1pm for world baseball congress regional championship

rockets defeat dayton 7-1 sat. nite

home run tinsley, 3 run double tinsley, rbi single branock, bowers

complete game victory reynolds

PORTLAND ROCKETS WIN 5-4 OVER FT. WAYNE PANTHERS

DELK HITS 3 RUN HOMER, 3RD IN 3 GAMES, ALSO HAS WALK OFF SINGLE IN LAST AT BAT

HE IS ALSO THE WINNING PITCHER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY GEESLIN, NOW 25 LOVE YA IN PORTLAND BILLYBALLGAME

ROCKETS END REGULAR SEASON 16-5

WORLD BASEBALL CONGRESS PORTLAND INDIANA 7TH YEAR FRIDAY JULY 24, SAT. SUN.

MICHIGANAREA BRAVES

MIAMI VALLEY WOLVERINES

FT. WAYNE JACKERS

PORTLAND ROCKETS

GAME 1 PORTLAND ROCKETS VS FT. WAYNE JACKERS 6: 15

DAN BOLLENBACHER ON MOUND

REGIONAL DRAW DETERMINED BY LOCATION

ROCKETS VS FT. WAYNE JACKERS GAME 1 OF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY AT 6:15

MICHIGAN AREA BRAVES (SAGINAW) VS MIAMI VALLEY WOLVERINES (DAYTON)

the 4 team round robin will resume sat.

sat. noon rockets vs michigan area braves

sat. 230 miami valley wolverines vs jackers

sat. 5 jackers vs. michigan area braves

sat 730 miami valley wolverines vs rockets

sun. winners of pool criteria1 1 pm

criteria: record

head to head

runs allowed

runs scored

thanks to all for supporting semi pro baseball

love ya in portland

hotel info for tournment being thurs july 30 at kankakee ill

super 8

arrival by 4pm our time i have manager meeting at 5 pm their time, 4 ours

9485 west 191st street

I-80 exit 145 A

Mokena,,IL

$64.99 plus tax for 5 rooms wed, thurs fri, sat.

i booked at 1.800.382.0484

number at hotel, 708.479.7808

this is how we roll, 7 team tournament currently and awaiting time slots beginning thurs

HIGHLIGHT CHELSEA TAYLOR SING NATIONAL ANTHEM

ROCKETS NOW 15-5 PLAY AT CARRINGTON FIELD FRI NITE 7PMHOME SAT. 1PM DH S FT WAYNE EXPOS

SUN AT CARRINGTON 3 PM VS FT WAYNE JACKERS

PORTLAND ROCKETS ROLL 8-6 OVER TWIN CITY BANKERS

BOLLENBACHER WP STRIKES OUT 9 IN 6 INN 5 HITS

13 HITS, 4 BY REAMAN 3 BY TINSLEY, 3 RUN HOMER DELK 2 HITS AFFOLDER

RECORD 15-4

BIG EVENT IN PORTLAND TONITE AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD,

NO BASEBALL MONDAY IN FT. WAYNE RAIN OUT. THIS GAME VS EXPOS WILL BE MADE UP JULY 21.

REMINDER HOME GAME ON THURS VS SLUGGERS CREDIT UNION NITE

ROCKET RALLY, TAKE 2 OUT OF 3 IN DAYTON AT HOWELL FIELD VS MIAMI VALLEY WOLVERINES,

LOSE FRIDAY NITE 3-0 TOUGH ONE AFTER 16 DAY LAY OFF, WATERS GOES 7 INN

WIN SATURDAY 6-2 AND 7-1 BIG SUCCESS STORY DAY, GUYS KNOCK DUST OFF AND POUND 32 HITS IN THE 3 GAMES, 7 BY REAMAN, 6 BY GEESLIN, SEVERAL BY MARRERO AND LINDSTRAND, AFFOLDER

SUPERB PITCHING DAY FROM REYNOLDS, WEST, GEESLIN, DELK

ROCKETS NOW 14-4

tuesday baseball in portland flooded out, 3.5 inches fell during day---in fact, first time i can recall they canceled evening activities at the Jay County Fair

drive to runkle-miller field is flooded ---some idiot (the manager) tried to drive through it and trailblazer died,,,thanks mitch waters for already being on the scene as we did quick stacking of concession stand inventory

next:

this friday july 10 rocket road trip ---to dayton at Howell Field vs miami valley wolverines 730 start

we are working on lodging details , need a count of those who will stay friday,

we play saturday july 11 dh at 1pm vs wolverines again at howell field

sunday rockets play at carrington field, 3pm dh vs ft. wayne jackers

monday at carrington field vs marlins 7 pm

tues at taylor university 7 pm vs. twin city bankers

next thurs home game 7 pm vs summit city sluggers CROSSROADS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION NITE

FIRECRACKER CLASSIC HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO TEAMS FROM LEAGUES NEEDING WEEKEND FOR MAKEUPS

NEXT GAME SUNDAY JULY 5TH 1 PM DH AT CARRINGTON FIELD VS. FT. WAYNE MARLINS

NOTHING UNTIL JULY 5TH, ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY BREAK, FULL SLATE IN JULY

BREAKING NEWS; SAGINAW MICH. SENDING MICHIGANAREA BRAVES TO PORTLAND FOR WORLD BASEBALL CONGRESS REGIONAL IN PORTLAND

NEW SCOREBOARD LOOKING FOR LIFETIME SPONSORS

PORTLAND ROCKETS SATURDAY DH WITH EXPOS IS CANCELED

RAIN AND FLOOD MORESO THAN EVER SEEN AT THE CORNER

WE AWAIT WORD ON SUNDAY (SUNSHINE PREDICTED) ON 300 PM START AT CARRINGTON

WATERS AND BOLLENBACHER WILL START IF ALL GOES WELL

ROCKETS WIN ROCKETS WIN 7-6 IN 11 INNINGS

BILLY BALLGAME, IN RELIEF GETS THE WIN AND HIS OWN SAVE 4 KS IN THE 10TH,11TH

TINSLEY HR, 3 HITS REAMAN, AFFOLDER

ROCKET RECORD 12-3

WEEKEND DOUBLEDIPPERS, SAT IN PORTLAND 1PM DH VS EXPOS

SUN 3 PM DH VS EXPOS AT CARRINGTON,

WATERS, BOLLENBACHER, REYNOLDS AND MARTIN STARTERS

PORTLAND TAKES 3 OUT OF 4 IN SOUTH BEND ROAD TRIP

ROCKETS TAKE 2 FROM MISHAWAKA BREWERS 11-1 AND 7-0

SPLIT ON SUNDAY WITH SOUTH BEND CARDINALS, WIN 7-2 , LOSE HEARTBREAKER TO WALKOFF 6-7

WP WATERS, BOLLENBACHER REYNOLDS

WATERS AND BOLLENBACHER NOW THUNDER AND LIGHTNING

9 HITS INCLUDING A HOME RUN TINSLEY

WED ROCKETS AT INDIANA TECH 7PM VS KEKIONAGA

SAT IN PORTLAND 1 PM DH VS EXPOS

SUN IN FT. WAYNE 3 PM DH VS EXPOS AGAIN

rainouts rescheduled check your calendar

rockets lose to twin city bankers tues nite at taylor university, final 6-4

out hit them but big 1st inn. the undoing, 5 runs on but 2 hits.

West takes the loss, record now 8-2

rockets play saturday and sunday in south bend, vs. mishawaka brewers and south bend cardinals

starters waters, bollenbacher, reynolds, and martin

SPECIAL THANKS TO ONE OF THE IMPORTANT SUPPORT GROUPS IN PORTLAND

A NICE DONATION FROM THE PORTLAND VISITOR AND TOURISM BUREAU

LOVE YA IN PORTLAND

WORKING ON PITCHING ROTATION, HOWEVER, DUE TO ARM CONCERNS, GARRETT SCOTT IS OUT

WATERS, BOLLENBACHER, REYNOLDS, MILLER, WEST, CRUEA, MILLIGAN, HIBBARD, DELK, SELVEY BE READY

ALWAYS PLAN ON PLAYING WEATHER AT THIS TIME OF YEAR IS SHORTLIVED AND MORE APT TO TAKE HOLD AFTER DARK

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER REYNOLDS.....LOVE YA IN PORTLAND

SATURDAY SWEEP!!

ROCKETS DEFEAT FT. WAYNE KEKIONGA (INDIANA TECH) 11-1 IN 5 INN. THEN 9-2 AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD

ROCKETS PITCHERS STELLAR, STARTERS REYNOLDS AND SCOTT IN CHARGE FOR 5 INN. 0 RUNS

ROCKETS HAVE 5 HITS FROM LF BRANDON REAMON FROM DAYTON, 3 RBI FROM KYLE SELVEY 2 RUN, 2 RBI DALTON TINSELY

ROCKETS NOW 5-1 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SUNDAY 5 PM GAME AT CELINA BOLLENBACHER AND MILLER PITCHING AT MONTGOMERY FIELD

ROCKETS WIN 10-9 OVER GRAND LAKE MARINERS, THAT IS BACK TO BACK

ROUND TWO TO PORTLAND WATERS WP, 3 HITS, 2 BY MILLER, DELK

CLUB NOW 3-1

THANKS TO ALL AT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE CLINIC , 38 CAMPERS WOW

ROCKETS IN ACTION SATURDAY 1PM AT RUNKLE-MILLER VS NORTHEAST KEKIONGA

REYNOLDS, SCOTT STARTERS,

THEN ROUND 3 VS CELINA, AT MONTGOMERY FIELD CELINA 5 PM SUNDAY

Rockets ride Big Dan Bollenbacher to 8-3 win over Grand lake Mariners

5 rbi TJ Lindstrand, 3 hits Brandon Reamon, 2 by Alex Delk

Rockets outhit mariners 9-6 and still managed to strike out 15 times

BIG REMATCH AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD TONITE

GRAND LAKE MARINERS IN PORTLAND WEDNITE 7PM

MITCH WATERS STARTER

NOTE: WEDNESDAY AT 6 PM THE GUYS WILL PUT ON A BASEBALL CLINIC FOR ALL JUNIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE---HITTING-PITCHING-FIELDING-GAME STRATEGIES

WE HAVE SEVERAL COACHES ON THE TEAM AND WILL ENJOY SHARING THE GAME WITH THE YOUNGSTERS

This site is dedicated to the Portland Rockets baseball team and the supporters who follow us. The site's primary purpose is to recognize players, fans and sponsors and to serve as a recruiting device for the Portland Rockets. If you are a college baseball player from North or East Central Indiana or West Central Ohio and are looking for a place to play this summer, this might be the place for you. We play in the Heartland Baseball League. This is a wood bat league with some great players. The league website is http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=worldbaseballcongress. Feel free to contact Manager Randy Miller at 260-703-2003 or email him at ramiller15@embarqmail.com. Come hop on the Rocket Train and be a part of a tradition of excellence and great times! We hope to hear from you. Also, if you are a team looking for a game, please contact Randy at the above phone number or email.

We have added the map for the Runkle-Miller Field and the Jay County High School where World Baseball Tournament games will be played July 24-26 See "Fields" on the left side of the page

PORTLAND ROCKETS OPEN 55TH SEASON SPLIT DOUBLEHEADER WITH TWIN CITY BANKERS FROM TAYLOR UNIVERSITY

WIN GAME ONE 5-3 HOME RUNS JUSTIN MARRERO AND COLIN AFFOLDER, WATERS WINNER WITH CLUTCH RELIEF HELP FROM CONNER MILLIGAN AND AUSTIN BRANOCK

LOSE GAME TWO 4-6 ONLY 4 HITS LOSE 3-0 LEAD WITH TOUGH 3 UNEARNED RUNS, DAN BOLLENBACHER TAKES THE LOSS

MORE GAME REPORTS ON "NEWS"

NEXT GAME IS SATURDAY MAY 30TH IN PORTLAND VS. FT. WAYNE JACKERS; 1 PM DH

Rockets will adjust schedule so we may play the Grand Lake Mariners 3 times

June 2 in Celina

June 3 in Portland

June 7 in Celina now changed as of sat. may 30

Congrats to former Rocket lefthander fireballer Eric Van Matre for his induction to

Delaware Co. Hall of Fame

recall big "E" striking out decatur dirty birds 14 times in a game

bring your gear plus wood bat for bp at Runkle-Miller Field 515 Blaine Pike Portland In 47371

1st game is May 16 vs South Bend Cardinals at Runkle-Miller Field

early start this season due to all tournament action at season's end moved up one week

NATIONAL SEMIPRO BASEBALL HALL OF FAME WILL INDUCT FIRST OFFICIAL CLASS NOV. 29 IN EVANSVILLE

ROCKETS TEAM REPRESENTED ALONG WITH OTHERS IN THE AREA OVER THE LAST 65 YEARS

THIS YEARS CLASS;

RAY MILLER SCOTT HALL   STEVE TAKATS

RANDY MILLER MATT LUCE MITCH WATERS

MIKE DULL JOE LUCE HEATH WILLIAMS

TOM DULL LARRY CHITTUM JIM GEESLIN

RON DULL TOMMY PEARCE

MARK FLUECKIGER MERV RETTEMUND

ALSO FROM THE AREA

RANDY BACHMAN VAN WERT UMPIRES: JOHN SCHOCH

DAVE BISCHOFF NEW HAVEN DAVE STAUFFER

DON DAILEY GAS CITY CARL PRASUHN

HAROLD MCCOLLOM GAS CITY

MORRIS MCCREERY MUNCIE

RON MILOVICH SOUTH BEND

JERRY OBRINGER FORT RECOVERY

PINKY STELLHORN NEW HAVEN

MORE INFO ON NSPBA WEBSITE : NSPBA@ETEAMS.COM

portland rockets congratulate Medlers team

GOLF OUTING champions Pat Medler, Neil Medler, Gary

Nichols Mike Medler

PORTLAND ROCKETS FINISH 2014 SEASON 27-16

WINNERS OF FORT WAYNE RED CARRINGTON LEAGUE WITH 11-3 MARK

SEMIFINALISTS IN NABF FORT WAYNE REGIONAL

THANKS TO ALL SPONSORS, DONORS, AND SUPPORTERS



PORTLAND ASSIGNED TO FT. WAYNE NABF REGIONAL

portland rockets win elimination game fri over south bend yankees 11-1 then lose in semi finals to berea blue sox 7-1 .

tinsley finishes tournament as hit leader with 11-26

justin miller wins vs yankees , 4 hits tinsley, 2 each mccowan hug krumauf

matt helm loses vs. blue sox, reynolds, and gray also pitch

rockets conclude 2014 season with 27-16 recorfd

portland rockets lose in round one 13-3 to ft. wayne jackers

portland rockets lose in round one 3-1 to chicago clout

bollenbacher goes distance , delk homers

tinsley 5 hits in the 2 games

now rockets 26-15 must win over south bend yankees and satisfy pool criteria to advance

game today 2 pm vs south bend yankees

check new news items for more

ROCKETS VS SOUTH BEND YANKEES MAY DEPEND ON POOL RESULTS

8 TEAMS OUR GAMES AT CARRINGTON FIELD

OTHER POOL HAS SOUTH BEND CARDINALS, MISHAWAKA BREWERS, BERRA BLUE SOX AND FT. WAYNE EXPOS

HERE IS TOURNAMENT INFOR FROM FT. WAYNE MANAGEMENT

Information on the tournament has been and will be posted to our Facebook and Twitter Accounts. Bracket has been posted to both already and a link to directions on both Carrington Field and Concordia High School. It will direct you to Google MapsŠyou just need to enter your starting address.

Scores will be posted during the entire tournament as we get them from each site.

The Facebook account is Fort Wayne Baseball Federation.

Twitter feed is found under @FWBaseballFed.

Best of luck to allŠweather so far looks perfect (knock on wood!).

* Thursday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

* Thursday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

* Friday - Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

* Friday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

* Saturday - Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Brett Windmiller

Vice President

Fort Wayne Baseball Federation

WORLD BASEBALL CONGRESS TOURNAMENT CHAMPION FT WAYNE JACKERS

THEY DEFEAT SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS 5-1 ON CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

ROCKETS GO 1-2 PLAYING ALL 3 GAMES TO EXTRA INNINGS

GREAT PITCHING BY WATERS, BOLLENBACHER, REYNOLDS, MILLIGAN

TOURNAMENT TEAM SELECTIONS, WATERS, BOLLENBACHER, TINSLEY

ROCKETS DEFEAT MIAMI VALLEY WOLVERINES 4-2 FRI

SAT LOSE TO JACKERS 3-2 AND SLUGGERS 3-2 , ALL GAMES EXTRA INN.

GREAT CROWDS ENJOY GREAT WEATHER AND GREAT ACTION, ALL TEAMS WERE OF GOOD RECORDS

ROCKETS NOW 26-13

SPECIAL THANKS TO SAMANTHA THOMAS WHO WAS OUR PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER

MANY APPRECIATED HER FINE WORK,

ROCKETS WILL NOW ADVANCE TO NABF REGIONAL IN FT WAYNE

GAMES THURS 12:30 AND 6 VS JACKERS AND CHICAGO CLOUT, THEN FRI AT 2 VS SOUTH BEND YANKEES

CHECK NEWS ITEMS FOR MORE

PORTLAND ROCKETS FINISH REGULAR SEASON

25-11

TEN GAME WINNING STREAK STOPPED BY YORKVILLE YAKS

SATURDAY SPLIT AT AURORA WIN 10-0 AND LOSE 5-2

BOLLENBACHER WINNER 2 HIT SHUTOUT

2 HITS TINSLEY, MARRERO LINDSTRAND,

SUNDAY GAMES RAINED OUT AFTER 1 INN. WITH 18 IN OUR DUGOUT

NEXT UP IS A PORTLAND HIGHLIGHT AUG 1,2,3

WORLD BASEBALL CONGRESS REGIONAL WOOD BAT TOURNAMENT FRIDAY NITE AT RUNKLE-MILLER FIELD

FT. WAYNE JACKERS, SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS, LAKE ERIE BUCKEYES AND PORTLAND ROCKETS

MORE INFO ON WWW.LEAGUELINEUP/WORLDBASEBALLCONGRESS

portland rockets win ft. wayne red carrington league title with 14-3 victory over ft. wayne marlins

lOVE YA IN PORTLAND CROSSROADS GANG

the result of many little things is not little" Tony LaRussa

congrats to indiana all star player Kyle Selvey and all star coach Lea Selvey

STATS ON WEEKEND AND MORE NEWS IN NEW NEWS ITEMS

GAME WED JULY 2 VS OHIO WARHAWKS IN PORTLAND IS cancelled

THEY LEFT MESSAGE THEY ARE LEAVING FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY THIS WEEK SALT LAKE CITY

no game wed,,,,week off,,,,,,these guys are from all over the country , some have been drafted, some division 1 recruits all from the clearing house ,,,,stay in one house and work a bingo franchise

PORTLAND ROCKETS WILL PLAY OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND IN THE FT. WAYNE FIRECRACKER CLASSIC

PORTLAND, SOUTH BEND CARDINALS WILL OPEN TOURNAMENT PLAY FRI JULY 4 AT NOON CARRINGTON FIELD.

OTHER TEAMS IN THE FIELD ARE FT. WAYNE JACKERS, EXPOS, AND HOBBS ALLSTARS

PORTLAND WON THIS TOURNAMENT LAST YEAR

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO WILLIAMS FAMILY,

ROCKET STANDOUT 8 YEARS HEATH WILLIAMS AND PAZIA SPEED MARRIED SATURDAY,

LOVE YA IN PORTLAND

CHECK NEWS ITEMS FOR RECAP

pitchers were solid in outing, look for good things from waters, bollenbacher, reynolds, gray, milligan, van gordon , delk, miller

congrats mitch waters for rockets 1st homer of year,,,,,check 360 game action sports. com for replay

rockets vs grand lake mariners at montgomery park

gametime 7 pm we hit at 5:40 -6:20

game recounts from the weekend, click news for rocket report

please check twitter and facebook before workouts ALL GOOD TO GO THANKS DAN BOLLENBACHER AND BILL GEESLIN FOR SPECAIL MAKEOVER ON RUNKLE=MILLLER

gps address 515 blaine pike

Portland In 47371

NOTICE: THE 2014 PORTLAND ROCKETS SCHEDULE AT PRESENT IS LISTED

newly added: JULY 15 CROSSROADS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION NITE

PORTLAND ROCKETS HOST SUMMIT CITY SLUGGERS TUES JULY 15 7PM

FUN FOOD PRIZES AND GREAT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT THIS ROCKET RALLY

CONTACT INFO

ramiller15@embarqmail.com

PORTLAND ROCKETS WIN FIRECRACKER CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP

PORTLAND ROCKETS WIN FT LEAGUE TITLE

PORTLAND ROCKETS WIN WORLD BASEBALL CONGRESS TITLE

PORTLAND ROCKETS CONCLUDE SEASON 2-2 IN LOUISVILLE REGIONAL 33-8 OVERALL

louisville regional final: Louisville stars 9 Cincinnati cobalts 5

GAME 1:

rockets go down 11-10 in 12 innings in nabf louisville regional, 4 hr 2 min game

6 rocket pitchers walk 15, give up 11 runs 4 hits

marrero goes 4-7 including huge 3 run homer to tie score 10-10 in 5th.

brammer in relief retires all 11 he faces striking out 8

GAME 2:

bollenbacher delivers, rockets defeat louisville mustangs 3-0

dan 9 Ks 4 hit shutout

marrero and tanner finish tournament with 3 hr each

GAME 3:

Michael caley throws complete game over chiefs 9 7, 11 hits 11 Ks, 123 pitches.

GAME 4:

tyler reynolds starter, 6 pitchers, lose 15-11 despite 19 hits

check news items for recap and stats, marrero 8 for 15 , 5 extra base hits , 7 runs 9 rbi 3HR

PORTLAND ROCKETS 33-8 FINAL RECORD 2013

CROSSROADS NITE AT THE BALLPARK HUGE SUCCESS

THANKS CROSSROADS

CHECK NEWS ITEMS FOR RECAP

SPECIAL THANKS TO DON AND MAROLYN MALLOY FOR GENEROUS DONATION TO PORTLAND ROCKETS

Opportunity to blast off old Rocket stories, bash your teammates and stay connected. check randy miller facebook or portland rockets facebook

SPECIAL NOTE - EMAIL MESSAGE FROM KYLE GEORGE
Randy, I wanted to tell you that your team, one of the few at this level that are respectful, and not confrontational with calls. This has to come from YOU. I know I missed a couple but they never show emotion to it. I also thank you for remembering my name. We pride ourselves in calling the coach by their first name, as well as establishing a rapport with the catchers. Good hustle and knowing the game.
Kyle George

Check news for game updates

News; NABF world series this year held a week earlier in Battle Creek Michigan

no more regionals in cincinnati, louisville, kentucky 2013 schedule is posted!

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