Cincinnati CoBALTS Baseball Club

CoBalt co-founder and former Cobalt left fielder, Chris "Spuds" Sabo has confirmed a Wednesday, May 21st scheduled game pitting his new Florence Frontier League Team, the Florence Freedom, versus the Cincinnati CoBALTS at Founder's Field on the campus of Miami University at Hamilton. Sabo, NL Rookie of the Year, 2-time MLB Allstar, 1990 World Series Champion, and honorary Uecker, will be managing the new Florence Freedom franchise against the CoBALTS who he helped establish in 1988. Spuds also briefly played for the CoBALTS in 1995.

The Cobalts 2002 Roy Hobbs World Series came to an end Friday with a 9-4 loss to defending champions, the Akron A's. Mike Wagner was voted MVP, after pitching 10 innings, gaining the victory over New Jersey, and leading all offensive stats with a .725 On-Base Average and 2 homers. The Cobalts competed against the "best of the best" this year and proved themselves as a worthy contender (coming close to beating this year's champions, Pittsburgh 8-6). Cobalts played excellent defense against the Elite Division's superior offensive power which helped keep the Cobalts close in every game. Highlights included: * Mike Wagner's overall performance * Doug Michelsen's incredible defense at 3rd * Todd Hiler and Tom Taylor's 6 double plays * Tim Klanke's bomb off former major leaguer Don Carmen (Reds/Phillies) * Brian Akers sacrificing his body for the cause * Glen Hock's "stand-up routine" * Willy, just being Willy Thanks to ALL Cobalts and their friends and families for another great trip!

In an Opening Day nail-biter the Cobalts blew a 4-1 lead and the bats when cold after the 6th inning in a 6-4 loss to Border City Brewers (last year's World Series runner up). The second game was less exciting as Jet Box (Detroit) put an 11-1 hurting on the 'Balts. Many Anheuser-Busch products dulled the pain as the Cobalts prepare to try again tonight vs. Pittsburgh.

The Cincinnati CoBALTS head to Ft. Myers, FLA November 2nd to compete in the Roy Hobbs World Series. This year, the CoBALTs are up against the Top 8 Teams in North America in the Elite Division (+25yrs) The seeding games are scheduled: Sunday 3rd vs. Border City Brewers (Canada) Sunday night vs. Troy Jet Box Monday night vs. Pittsburgh Tuesday 5th vs. New Jersey Thursday begins the "2 and out" tournament. Check out all the scores daily at the Roy Hobbs web site. Thanks to all who participated in this year's Cobalt Golf Outing. Your support made this World Series appearance possible.