Kyle Anderson, Winnipeg Goldeyes

Kyle Anderson pitched the 4-1 win as the Goldeyes swept their series with Amarillo, July 31. Reggie Abercrombie and Adam Heisler were the suspects in a post-game ambush during Anderson's TV interview. Bonus photos: Thunderheads' Christian Ibarra reaches for the ball at third; Goldeyes' Josh Mazzola practises some full moon levitation. Photos by Dan LeMoal.

Savouring the taste of victory

With our Bacon Day pride on the line, some fine pitching by Matt Jackson helped the Goldeyes to deliver a 4-1 win over the Amarillo Thunderheads. Newcomer Tillman Pugh continues to impress as well at the plate and in the outfield (shots taken July 30, Shaw Park, Winnipeg). Pictured below: 1 and 2: Matt Jackson; 3: The Goldeyes celebrate; 4: Casio Grider chastises Reggie Abercrombie for yet another bacon joke; 5: Chris Robinson manages to look suave in a shirt made of pork; 6: Tillman Pugh singles in the early going.

Digital Gum Wave 1: Winnipeg Goldeyes

Inspired by the 1981 Topps MLB cards, I decided to try my hand at a retro bubblegum card set for the American Association teams. First up is the Winnipeg Goldeyes, still a few more Fish to come. For players who have been traded, I'm using the old "Now with _____" notation. I seem to remember this notation style more on the Topps/O-Pee-Chee hockey cards than baseball, but memory is a tricky thing...enjoy!

Casey Haerther, Winnipeg Goldeyes

The versatile Haerther, who normally plays 1B, is pictured here at 3B. He also pitches on occasion, usually when the Goldeyes are being shelled--although his ERA is a respectable 0.00 in three trips to the mound this season! The four plate shots are in glorious "Stopamatic Motion" -- just click on the first shot and use your arrow keys to create your own Haerther-vision motion picture! (File photos by Dan LeMoal)

Josh Mazzola, Winnipeg Goldeyes

Josh Mazzola currently leads the American Association in home runs with 16 over the fence; the next closest batter is Laredo's Dustin Geiger, with 12. File photos by Dan LeMoal.

Nick Hernandez, Winnipeg Goldeyes

Congrats to Goldeyes' hurler Nick Hernandez, who pitched a complete game shutout against Gary on July 18. Final Score, Goldeyes 10, Railcats 0. File photo taken July 12, Shaw Park, by Dan LeMoal.

J.D. Pulfer, Gary Southshore Railcats

All shots from July 16, Shaw Park, Winnipeg. First shot is J.D. Pulfer's three-run homer hit. It was a big night for Gary who hit 28 times at the plate, 23 singles. That ties an American Association record for hits by one team in a game. Final score: Gary 14, Goldeyes 7. Photos by Dan LeMoal.

Casio Grider, Winnipeg Goldeyes

After an extended absence due to injury, #9 Casio Grider made his return tonight for the Goldeyes tilt against the Gary Southshore Railcats. Final score Goldeyes 5, Railcats 2. (File photo by Dan LeMoal)

Railcats Round-Up

That's all for Tuesday's Railcats Round-Up. Gary Southshore are in Winnipeg for a four-game tilt with the Goldeyes starting Wednesday, July 15 at Shaw Park.

Paul Mittura, Gary Southshore Railcats

#38 Paul Mittura winds up June 24 at Shaw Park. Photo by Dan LeMoal.

Adam Taylor, Gary Southshore Railcats

#10 Adam Taylor at the plate, June 24 at Shaw Park. Photo by Dan LeMoal.

Stephen Rogers, Gary Southshore Railcats

#19 Stephen Rogers catches Goldeye Jon Weber between the bases, June 24 at Shaw Park. Photo by Dan LeMoal.