Cincinnati CoBALTS Baseball Club

Shannon Morgan and Keith Becker combine for 10 strikeouts in a rain shortened 5 inning victory. The Cobalts collected over 10 hits but mustered only 3 runs...Richie Ayala 2-3, 2runs, Stiggy 2-2, 2RBI. also collecting 2 hits apiece were Bo, Akes, and Spriggs Monster. Cobalts sit at 3-0 in young 2006 season. Next up: Cheviot Patriots at McNick, Sun. 9:30 AM (wear the same blue jerseys).

After jumping out to an 8-1 lead, the Cobalts sat on it like a "front-wiper" to post their 2nd Victory of the season. Shannon Morgan held the Suds to only 2 runs in 6 innings and then it got interesting in the 9th. Stiggy gets the Save, PJ Eilerman posts two nice innings in a "hold" situation. Hits came from many 'Balts spread throughout the potent line-up. Tom Taylor and Jess Bechard provided defensive web gems that kept the Suds at bay. NEXT: Wednesday (May 10th) at 7:00pm (be at field 6:00pm) Versus: Bulls at Crosley in Blue Ash Uniform: same as game 1&2 (gray pants, navy jersey, gold sleeves, navy hat,sox,belts)

The optimism and high expectations going into '06 were delivered in Game #1 with a strong 18-2 victory over the Cincinnati Royals. The Royals, who were last year's National League champs, jumped out to a 2-0 first inning lead. But then it was all Cobalts. Home Runs from Wags (3-3) and Captain Bo (2-4) lead the hit parade with help from Akes and his lob wedge (3-4, 2,2Bs). Pitching was dominant with Shannon Morgan getting the Win. Paully and Wags each also threw 2 scoreless innings. So far so good! Next up: Cincinnati Astros (Sunday 30th at McNick 9AM)

OPENING DAY is set: Sunday April 23, at McNick (9AM) versus Royals. The Roy Hobbs Schedule has been finalized with the next two months shaping up like: Sunday April 23 vs. Royals at McN 9am Sunday April 30 vs. Astros at McN 9am Sunday May 7th vs. Suds at Midland 9:30am Weds. May 10th vs. Bulls at Crosley 7pm Sunday May 14th NO GAME (Buy Mom somethin' nice!) Weds. May 17th vs. Rangers at Crosley 6:15pm Sunday May 21st vs. Cheviot at McN 9:30am Weds. May 24th vs. Bulls at Crosley 8:30pm (all games above are aluminum bats because they are American Division League Games) Get ready for CoBALT Season #20...YeeHaa !!!

On a serious note...John "Q" Christmann, an Original Cobalt of 20 years, has been struggling the past several years with vertigo, naseau, and head-aches only to find out the cause was a tumor of the brain. Good news is that it is not cancerous AND he is recovering from surgery this past Friday. Obviously, a great relief to all family and friends, especially his wife and two young sons. Please keep your thoughts and prayers aimed towards Q's quick recovery so that he may once again claim his title as "fastest man on the team" and prowl the outfield in his #23. Get well soon, RedMan!