Cincinnati CoBALTS Baseball Club

Wednesday night featured the comeback of Shannon Organ to the hill after a 19 day layoff to help heal a sore wing. He looked strong and threw pain-free (good news for Cobalts)in a 22-0 drubbing of the young Blackhawks. Hitters were many as this one was over quickly. In Thursday night's game, Akes and Becker combined for a 7-3 win over the always tough Montgomery Inn squad. The Cobalt 9 fought to keep the Thursday night league record un-blemished (except for the ridiculous tie). Friday night, different story. More 'Balts showed up but unfortunately 6 were left handed hitters who had to face the Cheviot lefty ace. The boys eakkkked out 3 hits in a 7-3 loss. Cobalts now stand at 12-6-1 on the suddenly very moist 2007 season. This week is more fun with: Weds 6:30pm vs. ATO at Roselawn Thurs 8:30pm vs. Thunderhawks at Roselawn Friday: 6:30pm vs. Sting at Roselawn

After giving up a 6-2 lead in Game #1 versus the Ohio Titans, and then a 3-0 lead in Game #2, the Cobalts salvaged a little pride by defeating the Cleveland Black Wolves 6-1 in the July 4th Invitational Tournament. For the first two games the summary was: We looked strong. We looked in control. Then came the 5th inning. We looked for a bar. The Tournament was won by St. John Lambrose (Pittsburgh) who now is ranked #1 in the latest National Poll (for those watching those things). Good time was had by all 13 gone-north 'Balts. Plenty of stories to add to our long history of baseball road-trips. But overall, plenty of work ahead to get ready for any serious post-season run to return to Louisville and the World Series. ONLY THREE WEEKS REMAINING of regular season action. What we got?

Friday afternoon the Cobalts pack their gear and head North. This time to the Pipeyard Stadium in Loraine, OH just outside Cleveland. This 4th of July Tournament is hosted by the Ohio Baseball Association and the Cleveland Mosqitoes (NABF WS Champs). Schedule will be posted here when finalized but generally, the Cobalts will see action Friday night and then a double-header on Saturday. If win 2 of 3, we'll need to wake up Sunday morning for Semi Finals and Championship Games. If win less than 2, then the bars of Westlake had better be prepared. This will be another great mid-season tournament to test the metal of the Cincinnati Cobalts. Do we have it again this year? Let's find out! Anyone interested in hitching a ride and becoming a Cobalt Roadie, can contact Akes...he's driving.

Grass gets to grow but local Natural Lite sales drastically cut. Local Habib's Drive-thru announcing layoffs.

Rain shortened partial victory over Woodchucks Wednesday night...Akes gets the partial "W"