Fish bats fall flat; RedHawks take Game 1

The Goldeyes bats were quiet as Fargo-Moorhead took game 1 in Winnipeg with a 3-1 victory. Pictured here: Winnipeg's Nick Hernandez on the mound; RedHawks' Brandon Mann pitching; Luke Bailey bats in the second run of the game; Joe Dunigan rounds the bases after his home-run shot; Casio Grider makes the play from second; Tillman Pugh connects; Brad Boyer and Ryan Pineda meet at second.

RailCats make blockbuster trade; Pulfer, Martinez and Bernal off to Lemurs

When it comes to independent baseball, change is never far away; but the Gary-Southshore Railcats made a major roster overhaul last night following a rain-soaked, five-inning victory in Sioux Falls. Infielders J.D. Pulfer, Roger Bernal and outfielder Drew Martinez were dealt to the Laredo Lemurs for first-baseman Dustin Geiger, infielder Jarred Mederos and pitcher Alex Gunn. RailCats fans are in shock, as were the new Lemurs, who were left behind in Sioux Falls to catch up with their new team. Dan Vaughan, the voice of the RailCats, has a great inside look at one of the strangest days in team history. In the meantime, here's a few shots of Pulfer (22), Martinez (5) and Bernal (30) during 'Cats' last few visits in Winnipeg; also pictured is Tillman Pugh (21), who was sent to The Fish earlier this season and has made quite an impact in Winnipeg.

RedHawks take wild first night of series in Winnipeg (Aug. 14)

Goldeyes claw back from 6-0 lead, but end up losing in extra innings to the RedHawks 12-9. All shots taken by Dan LeMoal Aug. 14 at Shaw Park. Pictured here: Chad Mozingo and Drew Muren celebrate their runs at the top of the 10th inning; Ryan Pineda slides home; Tillman Pugh scores; Luke Bailey bats in Mozingo; new Goldeye James Boddicker heads for home.

T-Bones take Fish in series finale

A tough night on the mound for The Fish; The T-Bones take Game 3 and the series with a 7-5 victory over the Goldeyes. Photos by Dan LeMoal, Aug. 3 at Shaw Park. Pictured here: 1) Kyle Richards and the T-Bones celebrate; 2) starter Kris Regas fires from the mound; 3) Nate Tenbrink brings home the first run; 4) Jacob Hayes and Brent Peterson celebrate Kansas City's second run; 5) Jake Blackwood (perhaps my favourite baseball name) connects for a single; 6) James Boddicker's double shot; 7) Luis Alen snaps a pop fly behind the plate; 8) Adam Heisler and Tillman Pugh celebrate Pugh's two run homer; 9) Tillman Pugh connects.

Fish tenderize Beef in Game 1

In what promises to be a series chock full of food metaphors, the Kansas City T-Bones are in Winnipeg for a three game series. The Goldeyes handed the T-Bones a 7-1 loss thanks to solid pitching from Coby Cowgill and some nice work at the plate throughout the batting order. Pictured here are: 1) Tillman Pugh sliding home; Casey Haerther connecting; 3) Cowgill winding up; 4) Casio Grider chasing down Jake Blackwood; 5) Brad Boyer reaching second; Adam Bailey chalking up Kansas City's lone run. Photos taken by Dan LeMoal at Shaw Park, Winnipeg, August 1.

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.

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.

Tillman Pugh, Gary Southshore Railcats

#21 Tillman Pugh, #22 J.D. Pulfer in the dugout during a June 24 rain delay. Photo by Dan LeMoal