Susquehanna Braves

Nuke burned a chicken...Vandy abstained from Nightshift... Matt entertained the ridiculous and mysterious 'Willie'... and Paul Welsh prayed for us. The result was a breaking out of sorts on Sunday, 15-3, over KCI Technologies. Hot bats, good pitching and few errors were the key to success... all things the tribe has had trouble putting together over the course of the last week prior to Sunday.

Everyone loaned a hand in the victory, especially Mojo Tiedemann, who is coming into his old form picking up a complete game victory only allowing 5 hits and striking out 10. Tiedemann accounted for only one run and he would also pick up another hit with the lumber at the dish. Others contributing... Justin Kight would come up clutch for the Braves picking up 2 hits and 2 RBI's, picking up co-Game Feather honors with Mojo... Vandy continues to punish baseballs picking up 4 hits, including a double, 2RBI's and 4 runs scored... 'The Nuke' would pick up a double, score 3, and drive himself in on his first Semi-Big League home run, for which he displayed some type of rump shake during his trot coming around third... newcomer Jamal Frazier would pick up a hit, walk twice and steal a base before tweaking his hammy, he's listed as day-to-day... Wahoo would pick up a hit, a walk, an RBI and a run scored... Tony 'The Terrible' Coliano would pick up his first hit of the season driving in a run... Fabio would pick up three single baggers and drive in 2 while scoring 3... brother Matt would pick up two singles, a double, score a run and drive in 5 on the day... Wadrow would salvage his day getting plunked and scoring one(go vote for how many times the slugger will get nailed in 'Polls' in the Feather Forum)... and Jeff Bates would collect a double and an RBI.

Look for the Braves in action Tuesday night in wood bat action vs. the Baltimore Clippers with current BBL pole sitter Spring Grove to follow in doubleheader action on Jon Vandernat bobble-hip doll night at the park.

Besides a Zach Walker double in the 5th inning, the tribe offense didn't do much except walk a few times and score on timely wild pitches... so we'll move right onto pitching. Larry Mueller pitched a gem going 6 innings, allowing only 5 hits and would not allow a run. He would set a Brave record for a pitcher by hitting 5 United batters on the night. Bobby Neukum would come in and save the game in the seventh inning allowing one unearned run on a misplayed ball. The Braves will face the United once more on Sunday morning at the ball yard.

Michael Stangroom picked up the win hurling 4 innings and Larry Mueller came in and picked up a hold by throwing the final three innings while Matt Buerhaus Lead an attack at the plate that spearheaded a tribe victory over the homestanding Cecil Shock, 15-8, at Babe Ruth Park Friday night in Cecil County.

Buerhaus would pick up 4 hits in 5 trips, including a double and a homer scoring twice and driving in three. Matt Wiggers would follow up with a home run of his own also picking up a hit, scoring twice and driving in two in sharing Game Feather honors with Buerhaus. Others contributing: Fabio with two hits including a double, a run scored and an RBI... Terrible Tony Coliano would take one for the team and prance his way into getting caught stealing... Wahoo would pick up two hits in three trips driving in one and scoring twice... Sky Captain would pick up a hit and pout like a baby in the outfield the other four trips he didn't... Nuke would pick up two hits driving in one and scoring once... C-Note would also pick up a couple hits driving in two and scoring three times... Josh Schrader would even join the party slapping two hits driving in three while scoring once... and Brian "aren't my police lights cool in the dark Babe Ruth field parking lot cool" Zeller would collect two hits passing go, including a double while scoring twice and driving in two.

Look for the tribe struggling with wood bats and praying for the next aluminum bat game at a baseball field near you soon.

The Braves are back in the win column as they defeated the Maryland Dodgers 11-3. Jon Thurston would get the start on the hill. He would hurl 5 innings, striking out 10 and only allowing 3 hits. Brandan Buerhaus was in relief, he would pitch 2 innings and strike out 4. Thurston would pick up the win.

Offensively, Matt Wiggers continues to hit the ball well goin 2-4 with a double and a homerun. Wiggers would have 4RBI. Landry Walker would have 2 hit, with one being a double. He would finish the day with 3RBI. Brandan Buerhaus would double off the fence and collect 2RBI. Others collecting hits were Matt Buerhaus, Bob Winter(RBI), and Matt Winter.

Game Feathers: Thurston, Wiggers & Walker

The Braves picked up their third win of the season defeating the Green Turtle Terrapins 6-0 behind a solid pitching performance from Chris Viel.  Viel would pick up the Braves second shutout of the year, as he threw 7 innings, struck out 4 and only allowed 4 hits.

Offensively, the Braves picked up most of their runs late in the game, which Matt Cross sparked the scoring with a 2 run homerun.  Kevin Conner went 2-3 with 2 RBI and a stolen base.  Colin Taylor drove in a run with a double.  Others collecting hits were Jarrod Thorsen, Ivan Montanez (SB), and Wade Buerhaus.

Game Feathers: Viel, Cross, & Conner

GAME 1

The Braves took game 1 of the doubleheader vs the Brewers 8-0 behind Ron Schreurs and Darrion Siler who held the Brewers to just 1 hit.  Schreurs started the game and threw 4 scoreless, striking out 11.  Darrion Siler took over the 5th inning, tossing 3 scoreless innings, striking out 2.

Offensively, the Braves welcomed Justin Sommer to the lineup, he went 2-2 with run scored and a walk.  Ryan Farrell drove in 2 runs on a single and picked another RBI on a sac fly.  Tyler Norcross and Robert Creswell both singled in a run.  Andrew Sacks and Darrion Siler (SB) each singled as well.

Game Feathers: Schreurs, Farrell, & Sommer.

 

GAME 2

The Braves won game 2 vs the Brewers 3-2.  Chris Brandt took to the hill and would pick up the win as he threw 6 innings, allowing 2 unearned runs, and striking out 5.  Keith Tiedemann made his first appearance of the season on the hill and would notch the save.

Offensively, the Braves picked up 10 hits in game 2.  Wade Buerhaus went 2-3 with a RBI.  Darrion Siler also went 2-3 with a double and a stolen base.  Justin Sommer continued to have an outstanding Braves debut, going 2-2.  Andrew Sacks would stay hot and single in a run.  Ryan Farrell, Colin Taylor, and Garrett Creswell each singled as well.

Game Feather: Brandt, W Buerhaus, & Siler

The Braves picked up their 4th straight win as they defeated the White Marsh Warriors 8-0.  Tyler Norcross and Nick Stalling shutout the Warriors in a combined effort.  Norcross started on the hill and would notch the W. He pitched 5 innings, only allowing 3 hits and striking out 7 batters.  Stallings made his Braves debut and tossed 2 innings striking out 5 batters.

Offensively, the Braves sprayed 7 hits.  Dave Miele drove in 2 runs on a single.  Brandan Buerhaus singled in a run.  Stephen Miele picked up an RBI on a bases loaded HBP.  He also singled, scored 3 runs, and stole 2 bases.  Andrew Sacks, Garrett Creswell, Phil Hutson, and Colin Taylor each singled as well.

Game Feathers: Norcross & D Miele

Game 1
The Braves won the first game of the doubleheader vs Green Turtle Terrapins 3-1.  Matt Golcezski made his Braves debut on the hill and pitched 2 innings, only allowing 3 hits and striking out 2.  Tyler Norcross came on in relief and recorded the W.  Norcross tossed 5 innings, striking out 6 batters.

Offensively, the Braves only sprayed 6 hits but it was enough to pick up the win.  Brandan Buerhaus hit a solo homerun.  Zach Scheuerman and Nick Loiodice picked up their first hit as a Brave.  Darrion Siler singled home a run.  Justin Sommer and Dave Miele each singled as well.  On the base paths the Braves stole 9 bases; Loiodice and Sommer each had 2, Jarrod Thorsen, Siler, D Miele, Andrew Sacks, and Scheuerman each had 1.

Game Feathers: Norcross & B Buerhaus

 

Game 2
The Braves won game 2, 15-4.  Justin Sommer started on the hill and notched the W, pitching 3 innings, allowing 3 unearned runs, and striking out 1.  Detrick Matthews took over in the 4th innings and pitched 2 innings, striking out 2, and allowing 1 run.  Keith Tiedemann came in the 6th to pitch and shit the game down, striking out 2 batters.

Offensively, the Braves bats woke up as they posted 17 hits.  Garrett Creswell went 2-3 with a homerun, 3 RBI's, and a stolen base.  Creswell asked to keep second base but he was denied that request. After the game he approached Turtle Coach Eller and offered $100 for the base but he was again shot down.  Stephen Miele went 3-3 with 2 double, a triple, 3 RBI and a stolen base.  Darrion Siler went 2-4 with a double and 2 RBI.  Dave Miele went 3-4  with a double and a RBI.  Tyler Norcross went 2-4 with 2 RBI and a stolen base.  Matt Golcezski (RBI), Wade Buerhaus, Ivan Montanez, Andy Meiselwitz (RBI), and Nick Loiodice each singled as well.

Game Feathers: G Creswell, S Miele, & Siler

The Braves rebounded and won game 2 of the doubleheader vs the White Marsh Warriors 13-12.  Chris Brandt picked up the win, pitching 5 innings, allowing 6 runs and striking out 6 batters.  Tyler Norcross came in relief and would pitch 1 2/3 innings, also allowing 6 runs.  Darrion Siler came in to get the final out and would pick up the save.

Offensively, the Braves bats continued to stay hot in game 2.  The Braves totaled 25 hits between the 2 games and had 14 in game 2.  Tyler Norcross went 2-5 with a double, triple, and 4 RBI.  Brandan Buerhaus went 2-3 with 2 RBI.  Ivan Montanez went 2-3 with a double and 2 RBI.  Darrion Siler went 2-5 with a double and a RBI.  Matt Cross (RBI) and Zach Scheuerman each singled twice.  Colin Taylor and Robert Creswell each singled as well.

Game Feathers: Norcross, Siler and B Buerhaus

The Braves improved to 10-8 and moved into third place in the Susky League standings by defeating the Chesapeake Dodgers.  The Braves sent Justin Sommer to the hill and that was all they needed.  Sommer would pick up the complete game victory, only allowing 4 runs, and striking our 6 batters.

Offensively, the Braves bats stayed hot as they sprayed 11 hits.  Ryan Farrell led the way going 2-3 with a double, homerun, and 3 RBI.  Darrion Siler went 2-4 with 3 RBI.  Brandan Buerhaus would go 2-3 with a double and a RBI.  Justin Sommer and Kevin Conner would each go 2-3 with a double.  Andrew Sacks picked up a single and a RBI.

Game Feathers: Sommer, Farrell, & Siler

The Braves continued firing on all cylinders Wednesday night, picking up their third win in a row as they defeated the White Marsh Warriors 17-1 in 4 innings.  Keith Tiedemann made a unexpected start on the hill and it proved to be worth while.  He held the Warriors to 2 hits and only allowed 1 run.  He would also strike out 3 batters.  Nick Stallings made a relief appearance in the 4th inning and would hold the Warriors from scoring.

Offensively, the Braves once again put up double digit hits, collecting 14 hits.  The attack was led by Darrion Siler who went 3-4 with a triple and 5 RBI.  Ryan Farrell would go 2-2 with a double and a RBI.  Colin Taylor picked up 3 RBI on a single and double.  Zach Scheuerman continues to make a case to crack the everyday lineup as he went 2-2  with a RBI.  Phil Hutson returned to form at the plate, as he has been nursing a back injury, he went 2-2 with 2 RBI.  Keven Conner (RBI), Justin Sommer (2 RBI), and Nick Loiodice would each single.  Brandan Buerhaus and Andrew Sacks reached picked up an RBI as well.

Game feathers: Tiedemann, Siler & Taylor

The Braves defeated the Dodgers 7-1, picking up their fourth win in a row thanks to a solid pitching performance from Darrion Siler.  Siler tossed a complete game, only allowing 4 hits, striking out 5, and allowing 1 unearned run.

Offensively, the Braves again collected double digit hits as they had 10.  Justin Sommer led the way going 3-4 with a double and a RBI.  Darrion Siler continued to stay hot, goign 3-3 with 2 RBI.  Colin Taylor with 1-2 with an RBI.  Stephen Miele, Dave Miele & Ryan Farrell also picked up a single.  Brandan Buerhaus and Matt Cross eached collected an RBI as well.

Game feathers: Siler & Sommer

The Braves won game 2 of the doubleheader vs the Dodgers 8-3.  Nick Stallings took the hill and had his best performance as a Brave.  Stallings picked up the complete game victory, striking out 7 batter.

Offensively, the Braves sprayed 12 hits.  Colin Taylor continued to stay hot, going 3-4 with a RBI.  Ryan Farrell hit a 2 run homerun to left center.  Garrett Creswell went 2-3 with a double and 2 RBI.  Nick Loiodice picked up 2 singles.  Jarrod Thorsen drove in 2 runs on a single.  Andrew Sacks, Dave Miele, and Rob Creswell etched singled as well.

Game Feathers: Stallings, Taylor & Farrell

In one of the longest games in Braves history, the Braves after 4 hours and 12 innings, come out on top to beat the Dundalk Brewers 8-5.  The Braves sent Tyler Norcross to the mound to start and threw a great game, pitching 6 1/3 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hit and he struck out 7 batters.  When Norcross left the game in the 7th, the game was tied and he would get a no decision.  Chris Brandt came in to pitch the rest of the game.  Brandt pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, and striking out 2.  Brandt would get credited with the win.

Offensively, the Braves collected 12 hits.  With the biggest hit coming in the top of the 12th off the bat of Colin Taylor.  With the bases loaded Taylor ripped a triple past the center fielder, plating all 3 runs.  Taylor also picked up a single earlier in the game as well.  Ryan Farrell went 3-4 with 2 doubles, 2 walks and a RBI.  Dave Miele and Garrett Creswell picked up 2 singles each.  Darrion Siler doubled to lead off the 12th.  Andrew Sacks and Justin Sommer each singled as well.

Game Feathers: Norcross, Brandt, Taylor & Farrell

After playing a 4 hour game on Monday, the Braves played in probably the shortest game of their season (1:15) and were able to pick up their third win in a row as they defeated the White Marsh Warriors 4-2.  The Braves sent 3 pitchers to the mound today to get guys some innings logged before the end of the season.  Keith Tiedemann started and pitched 2 shut out innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 1.  Detrick Matthews was first in relief and he pitched 3 scoreless innings, allowing 1 hit and striking out 2.  Chris Viel came in to close it out, pitching 2 innings, allowing 2 runs and striking out 2.  Matthews would record the W.

Offensively, the Braves bats were quiet for the most part but got the timely hits in the 4th inning to plate 4 runs.  Darrion Siler went 2-3 with 2 RBI.  Zach Scheuerman and Nick Loiodice each drove in a run on a single.  Colin Taylor and Kevin would each add a it as well.

Game Feathers: Matthews & Siler

The Braves were victorious in their last game of the regular season as they defeated the Green Turtle Terrapins 9-1.  Chris Brandt was the winning pitcher as he pitched 5 innings of shut out baseball, striking out 3 and only allowing 2 hits.  Keith Tiedemann threw 2 innings of relief and allowed 1 run on 3 hits.

Offensively, the Braves were led by Jeff Bates who went 2-3 with a double and 2 RBI.  Bates was later seen chasing after Phil Hutson's wife in the stands, Bates response was "I go where my boy goes."  Tyler Norcross went 2-3 with a RBI.  Jarrod Thorsen drove in 2 runs on a double.  Darrion Siler and Robert Creswell each doubled.  Steve Miele, Ryan Farrell, and Garrett Creswell would each single as well.

Game Feathers: Brandt, Bates & Thorsen 

The Braves won game 1 of the 3 game series 13-3 in 5 innings.  Chris Brandt started on the hill and would pick up the complete game victory.    He pitched 5 innings and struck out 6 batters.

Offensively, the Braves totaled 15 hits.  Ryan Farrell was a homerun away from the cycle as he went 3-4 with a double, triple and 3 RBI.  Brandan Buerhaus went 2-2 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI.  Dave Miele went 2-4 with 2 RBI.  Colin Taylor tripled to right center.  Darrion Siler and Stephen Miele (RBI) each had 2 hits.  Justin Sommer (RBI), Tyler Norcross (RBI), and Andrew Sacks each singled as well.

Game Feathers: Brandt, Farrell, & B Buerhaus

The Braves won game 2 vs the Dodgers 11-0 and will be moving on to face the Susquehanna Assault in the semifinals.  Tyler Norcross started on the hill and needed little help as he picked up the complete game, 1 hit, shutout win.

Offensively, the Braves bats continued to stay hot.  Ryan Farrell went 2-3 with a double and 3 RBI.  Garrett Creswell went 2-2 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI.  Justin Sommer went 2-2 with a double and a RBI.  Tyler Norcross picked a double and drove in 3 RBI.  Brandan Buerhaus picked up a single.

Game Feathers: Norcross, Farrell, & G Creswell

Congratulations to Ryan Farrell and Andrew Sacks as they have been voted into the Braves hall of fame.  Thank you for your time, hard work, and dedication to the team.

The Class of 2017 will feature Phil Hutson, Stephen Miele, Dave Miele, and Darrion Siler.

The 2015 Susquehanna Braves

Bel Air, MD-  In a strange scheduling twist, the Susky Braves are set to take on their Senior League affiliate team, the Kingsville Royals (of the Senior Beer Powder-Puff League), this Wednesday at the Harford Sports Complex.  

The Braves, a semipro level baseball squad established in 1999, have had a lot of success over the course of the last decade, starting with a Susky League Championship crown in 2006. Today, about half of that squad is now spending the twilight of their careers on the senior circuit with the Kingsville Royals, headed by Braves Hall of Famer Bart Dellinger.  

It’s been a bit of a rough road for the Royals on the Senior Circuit.  Many have called on Dellinger to rename the team ‘The Possums’, because the Royals both play dead at home and get killed on the road.  The media has referred to the Royals as Lawn Furniture, because like the Royals, they both fold and end up in the cellar after Labor Day.  One unnamed media rep went as far as comparing the Royals to mosquitos, saying that ‘mosquitos are only good at one thing, sucking’.  

Former Brave Bobby Neukum, and current Royal, has gone on the record as saying that about the only thing his Royals jersey is good for is being put on his broken vacuum.  Once on, the vacuum starts sucking again.  In fact, about the only benefit of being a member of the Royals is probably the ability to park in handicap spaces at the ballpark.  

Recently spotted by media at their favorite watering hole after games, Applebees, former Braves pitcher Larry Mueller, along with Dellinger (pictured below), are certainly showing their age.  

Based on the photo, it appears that Mueller has gone completely postal.  Dellinger had this to say about the upcoming matchup with his former team:  “Do you know what the difference is between a Susky Brave and a carp?  One is a bottom-feeding scum sucker, and the other is a fish.”

Matt Buerhaus, former manager of the Braves and currently on a comeback tour with the team after a series of surgeries, was recently asked while on a porn shoot in his video business what he thinks of the Royals; "What do you call a Royals player wearing a championship ring?  A former Susquehanna Brave."

Colin Taylor and Wade Buerhaus, also around during the Brave's championship run in 2006 and currently on the Braves roster, had a few comments about the situation.  Taylor asked the media during a press conference, "Why can't any of the Royals use the internet?  Because they can't get 3 W's in a row."  The middle Buerhaus added, "I played briefly for the Royals a few years ago.  My daughter bought a Royals jersey and was about to put it on, but I reminded her it was a choking hazard."

Clearly, there’s no love lost between these two teams. 

Braves Manager Brandan Buerhaus, who recently landed on the DL after an injury on opening day which broke his jaw leading to his mouth being wired shut, had this to say about the upcoming game:   “Mmmmmm  mmm  mmmmm mmm mmm.  Mmmmmmm mmmmmmm   mmm mm mmmmm mmmmmmm mmm  m  mmmmmmmmmm mmmm mmm mmm mmmmm mmm mmm.  Mmmm mmmm!”

Based on those comments, it’s apparent this game isn’t going to be pretty.  

Stay tuned folks, we’re in for a good one Wednesday night.  

 

 

The Braves secured a dominating 10-6 victory over the Dodgers putting the team back in the win column!  Matt Golczewsi would turn in a solid effort on the hill to start throwing 3 1/3 ip striking out 4. Chris Brandt would come in in relief and hold down the victory for the Braves finishing 3 2/3 ip with 3 strikeouts grabbing the W.
Offensively the Braves broke out in the 4th inning sending 14 to the dish and plating 8 runs, with M Buerhaus laying down a crucial sac bunt that turned the whole inning the Braves way! The Braves turned in a team effort up and down the lineup with 5 Braves collecting 2 hits each. W Buerhaus would lead the way (2-3, R, 2B, 3RBI, BB) with B Benson (2-4, 2R, 3B, 2B, 2RBI), S Miele (2-4, 2R, 2B, SB, RBI), D Miele (2-4, R, RBI), and R Farrell (2-4, 2B, R, RBI) chipping their "2-for" efforts! Others collecting a hit were A Sacks (H, R, BB, RBI) and Montanez (H, R, RBI).

After the doubleheader on Sunday, Susky Braves stud Matt Buerhaus went to the trainers to get checked out after throwing more pitches on the mound today than he has over the last 3 years! During the doubleheader Matt would pitch 10 innings total between the two games and throw an estimated 180 pitches on the day. While the initial diagnosis was a possible full-body cramp, the Braves training staff decided on a more suitable course of action to keep Matt from the hill until next Sunday!

                    

The Braves started their fall campaign on a good note.  On NFL opening day, and the anniversary of 9/11,  the Braves managed to get two W's with a limited roster.  In game one,  Brandan Buerhaus started on the hill going 4 IP with 5 K's picking up the win.  Matt Buerhaus, making his first pitching appearance in over two years after rotator cuff surgery, would come in in relief and go 3 IP with 3 K's earning a save.

Offensively the Susky Braves were led by a quartet of players driving in 2 runs apiece; B Buerhaus (2H, 2R, 2RBI), W Buerhaus (3H, 1R, 2RBI), Siler (2H, 1R, 2RBI), and Fairweather (2B, 2RBI). Others contributing; Owens (H, 3R, RBI), Carr (2H, 2R), Eberly (H, R).

Game Feathers: B Buerhaus (Pitching), Siler & W. Buerhaus 

 

The Susky Braves day continued into game 2 of their opening fall season doubleheader with the team not missing a beat. Playing with only 8 guys after an injury to one of the guys in the first game, Matt Buerhaus, pictured below resting at home after a 10 inning performance, went back out on the mound throwing a complete game giving up only 8 hits and striking out 4 along the way to the victory.

The offense would be led by an 18 hit attack which plated 9 runs.  Those contributing: Dellinger (2H, 2RBI), Owens (3H, R, RBI), Siler (2H, R), W Buerhaus (3H, 2R, 2RBI), M Buerhaus (3H, 2R), Fairweather (2H, 2B, R, RBI), Carr (H, R, 2RBI), Eberly (2H, R, RBI).

Game feathers: M Buerhaus (P), Owens 

 

On a humid, overcast Sunday morning the Braves opened their doubleheader by defeating the Astros 3-0. In a pitchers duel until the 6th inning, Chris Viel outlasted the opponent to pick up the win striking out 7.
All of the Braves scoring happened in the 6th inning as the team plated 3 runs to seal the victory. Tiedemann would get the Braves on the board first with a shot to right that was misplayed, leading to Eberly scoring from first.  Dellinger would lead the way offensively for the Braves collecting a hit with 2 RBI. Others contributing to the offense were: Thorsen (1B, R, SB), B Buerhaus (1B, W), W Buerhaus (1B), M Buerhaus (1B), Eberly (1B, R), Tiedemann (R).
Game feathers: Viel, Tiedemann

 

In the 2nd game of the day the Braves bats came alive en-route to a 8-1 victory. Viel would start on the hill and reach his 7 inning max after the first inning, giving way to B Buerhaus who would settle in tossing 4 IP with 5 K's. Tiedemann would close out the final 2 innings striking out 2 along the way.
Offensively the Braves were led by B Buerhaus (2-1B, HR, 3R, RBI, SB), Dellinger (1B, 2-2B, 3RBI), and SIler (2B, R, BB, HBP, SB, 2RBI).  Others contributing to the offense were: Owens (R, SB), W Buerhaus (2B, R, RBI), M Buerhaus (R, BB, RBI), Fairweather (BB), Tiedemann (1B, R, BB).
Game Feathers: B Buerhaus, Dellinger

The Susquehanna Braves continued their new stint in the HMBL with a doubleheader sweep of the Brewers! Chris Viel would lead the way with a solid start on the hill going the distance notching the win!
Offensively the Braves got things started off right with a 4-run 1st inning and a 3-run 2nd inning giving Viel plenty of support. The Braves had a balanced offense today with contributions from each spot in the lineup with B Owens (2H, R, 4 RBI) and D Siler (2-3B's, 2R, 2 RBI) leading the way. Other contributing offensively include: Thorsen (1B, 2B, 2R), Dellinger (1B, 2B, 2R, RBI), W Buerhaus (1B, R, BB, RBI), Fairweather (1B, RBI), Viel (1B, RBI), Eberly (1B, R, SB), Carr (BB, R).
Game Feathers: C Viel, B Owens, D Siler

Game 2 saw a all-to-familiar return to the Hill for the Braves in Fairweather! Viel would start on the hill having his day cut short after 1 inning at 7 IP giving way to B Neukum on the hill. Unfortunately Neukum's day would be cut short as he would have to leave the game due to an injury warming up to pitch in the 2nd inning. Neukum is scheduled to see Dr. VonDrake of the MMCH Clinic! Fairweather would be summoned to hold down the fort the rest of the way picking up the W going 5 innings!
Offensively the Braves saw C Eberly (1B, 2R, BB) running all over the place but claiming to have a sore hammy and J Carr (2-2B's, RBI)exploding for 2-2B's after some silly swings early on! Others contributing to the offense include: Thorsen (1B, R, BB, 2 RBI), Owens (2-1B's, SB, 2 RBI), Siler (2-1B's, 2R, RBI), W Buerhaus (2-1B's, BB), Fairweather (1B, R, BB, 2 RBI), Viel (1B, R).
Game feathers: TJ Fairweather, C Eberly, J Carr

The Susky Braves fall season continued with a doubleheader sweep of the Orioles at Bel Air High School, which moved the Braves to 8-0 this fall season! Game 1 concluded as a shutout for the Braves with C Viel leading the way on the hill going the distance only surrendering 5 hits and striking out 8.
Offensively M Buerhaus (3-1B's) and B Dellinger (3B, 2B, R, RBI) paced the attack collecting 5 hits between them both. Others contributing to the offense include: Thorsen (R, BB), Owens (3B, R, 3 RBI), W Buerhaus (1B, RBI), Fairweather (2B, R, BB), Carr (1B), Viel (BB, RBI), Eberly (1B, SB, R), and Tiedemann (1B, R).

Game Feathers: C Viel, B Dellinger

 

The Braves doubleheader with the Orioles continued with a 12-5 victory in the 2nd game. M Buerhaus would take the hill and pitch the Braves to victory, discovering a new pitch along the way, giving a complete game effort striking out 5 along the way.
Offensively the Braves were led by K Tiedemann (3-1B's, R, 4 RBI), J Thorsen (4-1B's, R, SB) and TJ Fairweather (2-1B's, 3 R, BB) with each player picking up timely hits when the Braves needed them! Others contributing to the offense include: Owens (R, 3-BB's), Dellinger (R, BB, 2 RBI), W Buerhaus (1B, 2 RBI), M Buerhaus (2B, 2 R, 2 BB), Carr (1B, 2 R, 2 BB, 2 RBI), Viel (R, 2 RBI), and Eberly (1B, SB).

Game Feathers: M Buerhaus, J Thorsen, K Tiedemann

Sunday October 23rd matched the Susky Braves vs the Mariners (30+) in a doubleheader. While each game would provide a different pace, with game 1 being a toughly contested game and game 2 providing all the offensive fireworks from both teams, the Braves would prevail in both games pushing the teams record this fall to 10-0!
C Viel would start on the hill for the Braves in game 1 and go the distance, holding the Mariners offense to just 3 runs on 3 hits and 6 strikeouts. Viel got off to a rocky start, mostly due to the umpire still asleep with his zone, but once the sun came up over the trees he hunkered down and the ump could see more clearly! Over his last 5 innings worked Viel would only allow 3 baserunners.
Offensively the Braves we led by B Owens and TJ Fairweather. Owens would enjoy his time wearing a hoodie under his Braves uni collecting 2 hits, one a huge 3 RBI triple while scoring 2 runs on the day. Fairweather would chip in a 1B and a 2B, both of which would prove to be inning starters for the Braves offense. Others contributing offensively include: Thorsen (1B, R), W Buerhaus (SF, RBI), M Buerhaus (SH, RBI), Tiedemann (1, R), and Eberly (BB, R).
Game feathers:  C Viel, B Owens

Game 2 provided all the fireworks offensively by both teams and saw the Braves prevail 14-8. M Buerhaus would start on the hill and be challenged to turn in a solid effort with the team playing short-handed with only 8 players. M Buerhaus pitched to a W, giving a CG effort striking out 3.
Offensively the Braves collected 11 walks this game, but that is overshadowed by the leading effort of TJ Fairweather! Fairweather would go 3-3 with 2-1B's, 2B, R, BB, and 6 RBI! It is noted he should have had a triple in there but said he needed an open field, not a fenced field! Others contributing offensively include: Thorsen (3-BB's, 3R, SB), Owens (2B, 2BB, 4R, 2 RBI), M Buerhaus (BB, R), Carr (3B, BB, RBI), Viel (2B, R, BB, 2 RBI), Eberly (2B, 2BB, 3R, 2 RBI).
Game feathers: M Buerhaus, TJ Fairweather, C Eberly

NEW YORK-  Braves manager Wade Buerhaus, at Braves headquarters and general offices at Trump Tower in New York City, has met this past weekend with a string of current and former high-profile Braves’ players, most notably, Bart Dellinger, Larry Mueller and Bobby Neukum. 

On Sunday morning, Wade tweeted, "Numerous players will be coming to Trump Tower today as I continue to fill out the various positions necessary to MAKE THE BRAVES GREAT AGAIN!

 

On Saturday, Dellinger arrived for his meeting with the middle Buerhaus at about 1 p.m. and left shortly before 2:30 p.m.

 

As he and Buerhaus emerged from the meeting, the Braves new manager did not approach the press, but, responding to shouted questions, told reporters the meeting "went great."

 

But a readout released by the Braves said Buerhaus and Dellinger "had a substantive and in-depth conversation about the direction of the team, and the importance of maintaining cardinal red in the Braves uniforms. It was an extremely positive and productive conversation."

 

Dellinger made a brief statement to the media, saying the meeting focused on Braves internal affairs. He said he "looks forward" to Wade now running the team, but would not comment on whether he wants to be a part of it going forward.  It's important to note that it’s normal for players to not divulge any information while contract negotiations are ongoing.

 

"We had a far-reaching conversation with regard to the various teams in the Sunday league and the general direction of the team. We discussed those areas and exchanged our views on those topics,” Dellinger said.

 

Dellinger did not respond to shouted questions regarding potential upper management positions and would not answer questions regarding his previous statements calling Wade’s brother and former long-time manager/player Matt Buerhaus a “fraud" and “washed up."

 

Sources on Wade Buerhaus' transition team to told the AP on Thursday that Dellinger is under consideration for General Manager. One senior-level source directly involved in the transition efforts said that Saturday’s meeting is also about “mending fences,” as Buerhaus and Dellinger have had a contentious relationship.

 

Buerhaus also met with well-known former Braves Bobby Neukum, Jon Thurston and Larry Mueller.    

 

After the meeting with Mueller, who is viewed as a possible contender to be nominated as the Braves #1 starting pitcher, Buerhaus said, "He is the real deal, a brilliant wonderful man and ball player, what a career. We'll see what happens. He is the real deal."

 

And according to the readout, Buerhaus and Mueller "had an incredibly in-depth conversation on plans for pitch counts. The discussion also included situations where Muelller gets to choose his catcher for each game… depending on who he likes best from week-to-week between Dellinger, Wade Buerhaus and potentially Phil Hutson."

 

Neukum is a possible contender for super-utility duties. The transition team's readout said he and Buerhaus "enjoyed an in-depth discussion about the future of the super-utility role with the Braves. This included the possibility for increased opportunities on the hill, the infield, outfield and excursions to Applebee’s after games”. 

 

Thurston arrived at Trump Tower to boos and the occasional "lock him up!" chants from onlookers.  It's not clear what role, if any, Thurston will play as many Braves' supporters look at him as something left better in the past.  Most speculate he was only there to mend some fences in order to remain in good standing in Bill Greenwell's lawn cutting business.  

 

Buerhaus’ meetings are expected to continue this week with other current and former Brave players, including TJ Fairweather, brothers Brandan and Matt Buerhaus, newcomer Brian Bowen (who's expected to ink by the new year), Darrion Siler, Bill Greenwell, Bryan Owens, Jesse Carr, Chad Eberly, Jeff Bates and others.  

 

Fairweather, one of Buerhaus’ advisors on signings from other teams, is known as a free agent hardliner. He told Reuters recently that Buerhaus' policy advisers had discussed drafting a proposal for the manager-elect’s consideration that would reinstate a registry requiring any potential free agent to disclose if they have played for Crouse Construction, Medtek or the Susquehanna Assault in the past.  Fairweather also said in the interview that Buerhaus’ free agent team has discussed drafting executive orders "so that Buerhaus and the rest of the Braves organization hit the ground running during this re-grouping process now that the team has made the jump to over-30 league play."

 

But on Friday, the spokesman for the transition team emphasized that Buerhaus is not advocating any kind of broader registry for former Assault players, whom the Braves tend to avoid with the exception of Fairweather and occasionally Andy Hudak and Jay Witasick.

 

“Manager-elect Buerhaus has never advocated for any registry or system that tracks individuals based on what team/s they have played on in the past, and to imply otherwise is completely false”, said the spokesman.

 

Reporting by the Associated Press.

Churchville, MD

In the first tune-up for the Braves before their season begins, a brisk, chilly morning at Churchville, MD awaited! With Braves newcomer C Bokel coming out of the juniper trees just before the game started to somehow be in CF for the first pitch, the Braves outlasted a Wilmington Diablos team fresh down I95 from DE, 8-1!
L Mueller would start on the hill and turn in a 3IP, 1H, 3K performance enroute to the W! B Buerhaus would follow throwing 2 solid innings with 4K. M Buerhaus would close the game out throwing 1 inning facing just 3 batters and registering 1K.
Offensively the Braves offense clicked right away and got solid contributions up and down the lineup! Mueller (2H, R, RBI), B Buerhaus (2H, BB, 2RBI), and Bokel (2B, 2BB, 2RBI) would pace the Braves attack throughout the order! others contributing include: Dellinger (2BB, 2R, RBI), W Buerhaus (HBP, R), Neukum (H, BB, RBI), M Buerhaus (H, R, BB), Fairweather (H, 2R, BB), and Carr (2BB, RBI).
Look for the Braves this Sunday in action in their HMBL summer season opener vs the Marlins!

Game feathers: L Mueller, B Buerhaus, C Bokel

The 2017 HMBL spring/summer and fall baseball seasons are completed.

Have a safe and healthy offseason. See you next spring.

 

Congratulations to the following individuals for their achievements on the field this year for the Braves!

MVP: Co- honors in 2017 - Brandan Buerhaus & Darrion Siler

CY: Co- honors in 2017 - Larry Mueller & Chris Viel

GOLD GLOVE: Chip Bokel (OF), Wade Buerhaus (IF), Brandan Buerhaus (IF), Bobby Neukum (OF/IF), T.J. Fairweather (IF), Chris Viel (P)

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Chip Bokel

The Braves finished the York Classic as the runner-up to the Nationals.

Game 1: Braves defeated the Pirates 11-5

Game 2: Braves defeated the Mariners 5-3

Game 3: Braves defeated the MD Braves 4-1

Game 4: Braves lost to Nationals 6-4

The Susquehanna Braves would like to congratulate the following players for their achievements on the field this 2018 season!

MVP:

  Buerhaus, Brandan.....led Braves in RBI, BB, AVG, OBP, SLG, & OBPS among qualifiers

CY Young:

  Mueller, Larry.....33IP, 37K, 5W, 1.09 ERA, 0.94 WHIP

ROY (Rookie of Year):

  Deyesu, Tim.....led Braves in R, H, SB among qualifiers

Gold Glove:

   Infield:

     Dellinger, Bart.....56IP, 56PO, 1.000FP

     Buerhaus, Matt.....48IP, 12PO, 1.000FP

   Outfield:

     Deyesu, Tim.....76IP, 20PO, 1.000FP

     Roebuck, Brandon.....65IP, 47PO, 1.000FP

Fallston, MD- The Susky Braves split their fall opening twin bill with the Giants this past Sunday at Fallston High School, winning the first game 5-1 while dropping game two 12-1.

It was a mixed performance for the tribe on a day that saw the return of Jay Witasick to the Braves' squad.  Returning manager Matt Buerhaus penned the lineups after the sudden retirement of brother Wade following the tribe's summer campaign.  Chris Veil was his usual self throwing 6 innings of one run ball in picking up the game 1 victory.  Later in the day, after a rocky first inning for Veil, Matt Buerhaus couldn't do any better and pretty much wet the bed with 2.2 innings of work, if you want to call it that.   Things were unusually sloppy overall for the Braves in game two with some defensive miscues as well.  

Offensively, Tim Deyesu was a boon for fantasy owners.  He couldn't stay off the bases, or keep from stealing them, scoring 4 runs with a couple of hits, 3 swipes, a walk and a plunk for good measure.  Bart Dellinger, nursing a bum wing, also shined picking up a couple of knocks.  Brandan Buerhaus drove in 3 on two hits, while Chris Veil and newcomer Wesley Read also grabbed a pair of hits.  TJ Fairweather capped off the day's offense with one of his classic two-baggers.  

Look for the tribe back in action next Sunday against the Mariners at 8:30 and 10:30am.  

Game Feathers on the day:  Veil, Deyesu & B. Buerhaus. 

Bel Air, MD-  The Braves on Sunday righted their ship and handled the Mariners 6-0 and 3-1 at Patterson Mill High School, improving their record to 3-1 for the fall slate.   In Game 1, Chris Viel was sharp holding the M's to 3 hits, no runs while striking out 7 in a complete game victory.  Bill Benson led the tribe's attack at the plate with three hits and an RBI.  Tim Deyesu stayed hot adding a couple more hits, a run and an RBI, while Viel helped his cause with a big hit driving in two.  Kevin Conner, Brandon Roebuck, Bob Neukum and Jay Witasick also added hits during the early billing. 

In Game 2, Larry Mueller returned after a short contract holdout the previous weekend, putting to rest any rumors he broke an ankle, going 5 solid frames allowing a single run with 8k's.  Jay Witasick pulled his arm out of mothball and was able to muster up an inning of work, striking out one while picking up the save.  At the dish, Deyesu's fantasy value continues to skyrocket with two more hits and a couple runs scored, but the big guy, Bobby Nuekum, stole the spotlight with a 3 hit performance... which nearly wiped out any memory of defensive miscues on the day for him at the hot/swamp corner.  Others adding hits were Roebuck, TJ Fairweather, Kevin Conner, Witasick, Mueller and Benson.  Wesley Read also contributed with a couple of bases on balls.  

Look for the tribe back in action this Sunday at Patterson Mill for another twin billing beginning at 8:30 vs. the Orioles. 

Game Feathers:  Veil, Mueller, Benson & Neukum. 

Bel Air, MD-  The Susky Braves topped the Orioles in a twin bill on Sunday, 3-0 and 13-7.   In game one, Larry Mueller had enough gas to throw a complete game allowing a single hit while picking up the win.   At the dish, Tim Deyesu finally ended his consecutive games hit streak putting up more eggs than the Easter bunny in his stat line for the day.  Bart Dellinger picked up the slack with two hits and a run scored, while Brandan Buerhaus, Jay Witasick, Bill Benson and Wesley Read got in on the fun with a base knock each.  

In game 2, Deyesu made up for his lackluster performance with three hits, three runs scored, a couple RBI's and I'm sure a few stolen bases in there as well.  Dellinger, Matt Buerhaus, Witasick, Read and rookie Brock Mowery also picked up a couple knocks each all leading the tribe's offense.  TJ Fairweather and Benson get honorable mentions for picking up a single each on the day.  Mowery made his pitching debut with a lot of hype and expectations, only to give his best Matt Buerhaus impersonation on the mound, suffering from dink-and-dunk hits and general bad luck in his three innings of work.  Jay Witasick came in and slammed the door shut in the last three frames allowing just one hit with five strikeouts en route to the win, while sending one Oriole to the hospital with an errant pitch.   

On the medical front, the team had a scare after Bart Dellinger crash landed into home plate in the 4th inning.  He was whisked away into the blue tent for concussion protocol but was able to return to the game in a hitting capacity after being cleared by league doctors.  Scans on his ailing shoulder this week were inconclusive, and fantasy owners should be wary of Dellinger's status for this Sunday's games, where Wahoo is expected to be a game-time decision.  

Look for the tribe in action again this Sunday at Tollgate Park in a doubler against the Phil's. 

Game Feathers this week*:  Mueller, Dellinger, Witasick & Deyesu. 

*(game feathers are given to Winning Pitchers and the best hitting performance in winning efforts, with rare consolation feather considerations for other outstanding performances on a case-by-case basis).

Bel Air, MD- The Braves on Sunday defeated the Phillies in a twin bill 7-2 and 14-0 at Tollgate Park.  Bill Benson led the way in game 1 going two-for-two with 2 RBI's and a run scored.  Benson also put on a clinic in game 2, going three-for-three with three runs scored completing a perfect day at the plate.  Several Braves, frustrated with their swings (particularly Brandan Buerhaus, who was put on and taken off the team suicide watch list several times throughout the day), inquired about Bill's success.  He spread the word that anyone struggling should see coach Dick at Patterson Mill High School for help with their wood.  Benson should be picked up in all fantasy formats after the Braves bye week.  

Others at the dish on the day picking up hits included Tim Deyesu, who collected four more hits including two doubles, three RBI's and a couple swipes... Wesley Read picked up three hits and four RBI's... Bobby Neukum, who returned after a short stint on the DL with the runs, collected three hits including a couple doubles and an RBI... Jay Witasick knotched three long singles... while Brandan Buerhaus and Larry Mueller rounded things out with a couple hits each.  Others picking up hits included Bart Dellinger, TJ Fairweather, Chris Veil, Brock Mowery and Matt Buerhaus, who also apparently picked up a case of the grunts at the plate.  

On the hill, the usual tandem of Larry Mueller and Chris Veil led the charge with each pitcher picking up a W, while Brock Mowery proved why the Braves signed him before the start of the fall season with three solid innings of relief between the two games.  

Pending any more rainouts, look for the tribe back in action on November 4th with the possibility of a curtain call on November 11th. 

Game Feathers- Benson, Mueller (GM1); Deyesu, Viel (GM2)

Thank to all players that put on the Braves uniform during 2018.  We finished with a 21-3 record, which is the best winning percentage we have ever posted in a full season.

Under the pages tab at the top of the page, you will find a page called "Braves HMBL Records".  That page has been updated to include single season records as well as career records.  All stats entered starts with the Fall of 2016 which is when we first joined the HMBL.

Enjoy the time off and let's get back on track to bring the spring title back to the Braves in 2019.

Congratulations to the following individuals for their achievements on the field this year for the Braves! Player performance during the HMBL Spring/Summer season was use when selecting award winners.

MVP: Brandan Buerhaus

CY: Larry Mueller

GOLD GLOVE: Wade Buerhaus, Bobby Neukum, Brandon Roebuck

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Tim Deyesu

The Braves concluded the 2019 spring/summer season going 21-8 between two leagues.  They picked up their 500 win as a ball club!  They won the weeknight league championship going 9-5.  Won the division in the Sunday league going 12-3.

The HMBL single season records have been updated and now include statistical leaders from both leagues this year.

AWARD WINNERS
Sunday League -- MVP: Bobby Neukum, CY Young: Chris Viel, Gold Glove: Wade Buerhaus Chip Bokel Jarrod Thorsen, Rookie of the Year: Bryan Young
Weeknight League -- MVP: Brandan Buerhaus, CY Young: Larry Mueller, Gold Glove: Wade Buerhaus Chip Bokel Brandan Buerhaus, Rookie of the Year: Bryan Young

Bel Air, MD-  The retooled 2020 'Covid Squad' Susquehanna Braves won their opening tilt at Patterson Mill High School on Sunday, 8-1, over the HMBL Dodgers. 

Some familiar faces, and some new faces, took part in a total team effort that started off slow, but picked up steam as the game went on.   Paul Valle would start the game on the hill for the tribe going three strong with 4k's and allowing just 3 hits.   Bill Benson Sr. came in for a solid 4th and 5th inning frames, allowing one run on on two hits, picking up the W thanks to a solid offensive performance from his team mates in the bottom of the 4th.   Darrion Siler and Corey Weigman, the latter pulled out of the Braves Hall of Fame with his knuckle ball earlier in the week, would round out the last two frames on the day, neither allowing a run, and both picking up 2 K's each. 

At the dish, Braves alum Chuck Pindell came back from the dead to collect a gapper for a double, score two runs and only lost one hamstring along the way.   Chuck is day-to-day and should be ready for next Sunday after a few cold ones this week.  Tim Deyesu would pick up a double, score a run and drive in two and uncharacteristically is not atop the Braves offensive rankings for batting average... expect that to change next week though.  Siler drove in the first run of the 4th inning with a commanding double off the left field fence that almost went for a round tripper.   Ryan Wolfsheimer overcame a bad case of gout this past week to find himself a single, RBI and run scored.  Valle picked up a huge single in the 4th inning driving in two.  Others contributing at the plate with hits this week were Billy Benson Jr., Matt Buerhaus and Bill Benson Sr..

Look for the Braves in action next week vs. the HMBL Phillies.  The first 10 fans at the gates will receive a talking Bobby Neukum bobblehead doll.  Pull the string and hear El Nuke's favorite line after games "auto pilot" grace your ears with Bobby's own authentic voice recording.   Nuke will be hanging out after the game for autographs by the batting cages.  

 

Game Feathers:  Benson Sr., Pindell. 

Bel Air High School, Bel Air, MD- 

It was a two for one night for the tribe on Wednesday.  After the Astros forfeited the originally scheduled game, and the Braves came back for a wild win against the Phillies, the Wahoo's found themselves in a 5 way tie for 2nd place.  

In what could have been a disaster of a loss, the Braves overcame some miscues and growing pains with a new roster this summer to scrap out a defining win in this 2020 campaign.  Not a whole lot happened at the dish this warm summer evening for the Braves, but Ryan Wolfsheimer broke what has to be a Braves single game record with FIVE stolen bases on the night.  He added a couple walks, three runs and a double in his doggie bag.  A few other guys added a knock here and there, but a Jamal Frazier "sudden death" bunt with two strikes in the last inning that was destined to stay fair, setting up the winning run, gives him a Braves team-first 'Big Kahuna' award.  Not to mention the assist he made from left field to keep the win within reach in the 6th inning.   Tony Collins finally got the monkey off his back with a knock to drive in the winning run in extras to the delight of a capacity crowd of 8 fans at the gates. 

On the hill, Paul Valle continues to impress during his 2020 campaign with Tim Deyesu picking up the win in shut down fashion to close out the last three frames.  

Look for the Braves in action again this Sunday vs. the White Sox at Patterson Mill High School for a pivotal mid-season summer contest.  

 

Game Feathers:  Frazier, Deyesu, Valle. 

First ever 'Big Kahuna':  Frazier

 

 

Patterson Mill High School-  

The Braves battled on Sunday and overcame a late inning rally by the Sox to emerge victorious, 10-7.  On the hill, Kevin Eldreth shook off a decade of rust and turned in two innings of one run ball striking out two.  The ageless Bill Benson hurled a solid four innings allowing two runs on four k's.  Paul Valle was stung by some bad luck later in the game, but picked up the victory after Tim Deyesu came in to shut things down in the 9th. 

At the plate, Jamal Frazier continues to light things up going 3-3 with another rally sparking bunt, earning himself another 'Big Kahuna' award and game feather to boot.  Bill Benson tacked on four RBI's to help the tribe's cause, earning himself a game feather with his pitching performance in mind.  Other notable offensive performances include Chuck Pindell (2 hits, RBI), Ryan Wolfsheimer (2 hits, 3 runs scored, 2 walks) and Tony Collins (2 hits, 1R, 1RBI). 

Look for the Braves back in action this Sunday at Patterson Mill High School hosting the Nationals.  

Game Feathers: Benson, Valle (W), Wolfsheimer

Big Kahuna:  Frazier

On Sunday 9/4/21 the Braves sent 5 representatives to the Home Run Derby & All-Star Game. In the Derby the Braves won hardware, congratulations to B Roebuck (370 pts) and B Buerhaus (295 pts) for finishing 1-2 in the scoring-based system. B Buerhaus hit the only home run of the derby, of all participants, with a shot to left! B Neukum finished a close 5th (185 pts) in a stellar effort! The Braves finished in 2nd place as a team with 870 pts. Congratulations to all who participated!

In the All-Star game, B Roebuck, B Buerhaus, B Neukum, B Dellinger & L Mueller, of the Braves put on a display to the tune of a combined 3-8, 3-1B's, 2 BB's, HBP, 2 R, RBI, & SF, plus 2 IP, 3 K!

Thank you gentlemen for your representation!

On Sunday Nov. 7th the Braves beat the Pirates 9-2! The win crowns the Susky Braves as the fall Champions finishing 8-1, capping off a 2021 season of baseball with a 21-5 overall record after finishing runner-up, 2nd place, in the HMBL summer league.

Thank you to every player who helped make this season fun and a success! Job well done fellas!

On October 3rd, the Braves won their 1,000th game played 11-1 against the Cubs. Highlights of the game include a tribute to the late Reggie Leonard who passed away on the field in fallball 0-40 play, M Buerhaus receiving a signed game ball from those who played in the game, for his contributions to the Braves for decades as the leader of the team, and B Dellinger arriving 3 innings late to throw out the first pitch! lol

Gentlemen who have put on a uniform for the Susquehanna Braves......Thank YOU!!!

The Braves season continued this past weekend in the HMBL Championship Series vs the Nationals. However, the Braves have claimed 2nd place in the HMBL this year after being defeated in the first two games of the best-of-3 series, 8-3 & 15-3. The two defeats finish a 12-4-1 spring/summer season for the team!

The Braves now focus their sights on capturing their 6th straight fall baseball title! Look for the Braves to be back in game form on Sept 11th at 8:30am at Patterson Mill High School! Hope to see you there!

 

     

  After a pow-wow, we've decided to make 2024's spring over-30 season the last.  After nearly 25 years, Susquehanna Braves baseball will be coming to an end.  We hope to have an end-of-season banquet to celebrate a quarter century of not just baseball, but friendship and family.  All Braves, past and present, are welcomed to join the roster.  We're going to make a run, and we're going to do it right, or not at all. Guns blazin' in a "Last Stand".  Corny news write ups after every game and all. We hope to have a consensus on moving forward by February 3rd.  The roster will be updated as we get commitments throughout the week. 

   

Bel Air, MD - The Last Stand is moving forward.  With a core of recent Braves, the tribe is dusting off some alumni for our last run.  Some notable additions include position players Jeff Bates and, fresh out of rehab, Jon Thurston.  Pitchers Keith Tiedemann, Corey Weigman, Josh Fuerst and Chris Brandt are also back on the wagon.  Newcomer Eric Craven also signed a one year prove-it deal to round out the staff.  

All players should complete registration before March 1st.  After March 1st a late fee kicks in, but registration will remain open until 11:59pm on April 5.  Visit the following link, fill in the pertinent information, choose the Susky Braves as your team and submit along with payment to get added to our roster.  

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/415613

Finally, keep an eye out for the official team text message chain.  We'll be sending that out today (Feb 22).  If you didn't get that text message, shoot Matt a text ASAP to get added:  410-459-1273

Stay tuned about the schedule release, organized practices, etc.  We'd like to thank our core guys for their loyalty since we began play in the HMBL, and are really appreciative of many of our alumni for joining us in this last campaign.  It's bitter-sweet knowing 2024 will be the final year of Susky Braves Baseball, but look forward to spending one more summer with a great bunch of guys.  With any luck, we'll give it a good run too. 

The Susky Braves are off to a 2-0 start to the 2024 campaign, knocking off the Cardinals, 9-8 in a last inning nail-biter, and the Orioles 8-5 in Sunday action the last two weeks.  Fantasy owners have got to be thrilled with the early results of the Braves pitching staff, led by the returning Josh Fuerst.  Fuersty has pitched for a combined 8 innings pitched in the early going, striking out 10 while only allowing 3 hits, earning a W.  Jon Thurston has been solid as well, hurling 6 2/3's in releif, picking up a save and a win along the way.    

At the dish, Bryan Owens is officially ON FIRE, collecting 5 hits in 7 plate appearances with 5 RBI's.  Chip Bokel is hot on his tail collecting 3 hits himself along with 3 RBI's and a couple runs scored.  After Matt Buerhaus improbably led the team in stolen bases in 2023 with a whopping 2 swiped bags (in the first game of the year, no less), the stolen base race is officially on in 2024 with the team already swiping 8 bags through 2 games.  Jamal Frazier leads the pack with four swipes in the early going.  

Look for the Braves in action once again this Sunday vs. the defending HMBL Champion Yankees at Shucks Park.  News about a new stadium lease at the Braves home park, Patterson Mill, is heating up.  The hope is the Braves will make a return to Patterson in the coming weeks.  

Stay tuned!

 

Here is an example of the certificate of authenticity that will come with each football. This of course is a blank copy. Each one will be filled out and signed for the auction, then laminated and sealed with a Susky Brave batting helmet sticker for validation.

The Susquehanna Braves went on to top the Harford Sox for the 2006 SSBL crown, wrapping up the summer season on August 11th.

The playoffs began with with the Braves knocking off the Harford Express in the Bynum Run play-in round, 16-5. The Harford Baseball Club, behind a 4RBI night from Jason Tabeling, would knock off the Cecil Shock in Winters Run division action, 13-11 to win that play-in matchup.

In second round action, the White Marsh Warriors knocked off the Cecil White Sox, 11-1, while the Harford Sox eliminated Mason-Dixon United, 10-4. Medtek Assault took care of HBC 10-5, and the Braves would upset the Baytown River Bandits, 4-2 to wrap up second round action.

In the semi-final round, the Braves would go on to take two from the Warriors 5-3, 5-3... the second game featuring pitching standout Mike Stangroom hitting a shocking walk-off 3 run homer to secure a spot in the Championship for the tribe. Meanwhile, the Harford Sox would turn a few heads as well, sweeping the Medtek Assault beind a 7-run 7th inning showing in game one, winning, 14-12 in a wild one. Goodman would come on to shut down the Assault 5-1 in game 2 going the distance advancing the Sox to their first Susky League Championship appearance.

In the finals, the Braves took game one, 8-1, behind former Calvert Hall hurler Michael Stangroom, who picked up the complete game win striking out five. The Sox took game 2, 3-2, behind lefty Goodman, who would also go the distance striking out five. On Friday, the Braves came back to take game three with a 14-4 victory behind Josh Furest, who would strike out 5 in the complete game, inning shortened contest. Bobby Neukum would homer for the tribe while Zach Walker nearly hit for the cycle.

Congratulations to all of the teams who participated in the SSBL this summer for a successful season all around!

As soon as Kyle... er... Neale gets his foot in the door, Vandy is on que with the ' - block'.