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Rohde RBIs lift Gary past Cats again Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:22PMMike Rohde went 3 for 3, scoring twice and driving in three runs as Gary SouthShore defeated the Fort Worth Cats 7-3 Tuesday night at LaGrave Field.
Football. Patterson Delivers First Pitch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:53PMTCU football coach Gary Patterson threw out the first pitch at Tuesday night's Fort Worth Cats' game versus the Gary SouthShore RailCats at LaGrave Field.
Captains, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana partner to "Strike Out Hunger" Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:29PMSHREVEPORT, LA -The Shreveport-Bossier Captains, presented by U-Auto Pull-It Auto Parts, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana announced their partnership today to "Strike Out Hunger" in Shreveport and the surrounding communities of Northwest Louisiana.
Cats Offer Free Tickets to Dudes Named Gary Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:24PMGet in free to the Fort Worth Cats game Tuesday night if your name is Gary.
American Association Game Recaps Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:29PMKansas City 1B Kala Kaaihue homered twice and had four RBIs to lead the T-Bones to a 9-3 victory against the Amarillo Sox. After T-Bones CF Keanon Simon scored on a passed ball in the bottom of the first, Kaaihue belted a three-run home run in the same inning to give Kansas City an early 4-0 lead.
Fort Worth Cats offense can't solve Gary RailCats pitching Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:07PMGary 4, Cats 0
Allen, Shaw Named American Association Players Of The Week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:27PMDURHAM, NC - Pointstreak, the official statistician of the American Association, has selected Fort Worth Cats OF John Allen and Gary SouthShore RailCats RHP Scott Shaw as the Pointstreak Batter and Pitcher of the Week.
Humane Society Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:38PMAdoption Center in Keller is finding homes for unwanted pets.
TEAM USA and GSB cancel Tuesday tryout at Fair Grounds Field Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:12PMSHREVEPORT, LA- TEAM USA Baseball and GSB announced this morning that they have cancelled Tuesday's talent showcase that was to be held at Fair Grounds Field, due to lack of participant registration.
Diablos Swept at Home By Fort Worth Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:02AMForth Worth scored runs in seven different frames en route to a 14-9 win against El Paso at Cohen Stadium. read more
Birthday Boy Jennings Gives AirHogs Series Win Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:58PMGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- Jason Jennings celebrated his 33rd birthday in style, pitching seven shutout innings to help the Grand Prairie AirHogs defeat the Wichita Wingnuts 4-0 in front of 2,508 fans at QuikTrip Park, avenging an earlier loss to Wichita starter Derek Blacksher.
Allergies can vex man's best friend during summer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:07PMThe summer's drought and heat seem to worsen the problem, local veterinarians say.
Silence is golden, while it lasts — Column Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:26AMDon't get me wrong, because, to borrow some colloquial phraseology from the "dear departed" (extra heavy on the apostrophes) T.O., "I loves me some Cowboys." But the absence of premature, pre-season predilections and predictions has been sort of a nice non-distraction as we approach the 2011-12 NFL season.
Blacksher wanted out of Fort Worth Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:32AMSince the beginning of the season, Derek Blacksher has fancied pitching in Wichita. After signing with Fort Worth in the offseason, Blacksher quickly realized he was part of a crumbling franchise and his wish was to return to the location of his greatest success.
Diablo Rally Comes Up Short Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:02AMFort Worth soared out to an 8-0 lead after three innings played as they defeated El Paso 10-7. Cats DH Ryan Patterson hit an RBI single in the first inning and LF John Allen hit a two-RBI single three batters later. read more
Cats' bats pound Diablos again Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:57PMCats 10, El Paso 7
New downtown library opens Sunday Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:33PMFive years after voters approved a construction bond measure, the $38 million Vancouver Community Library debuts Sunday with a festive grand opening. A block party on C Street will detour vehicle traffic until late afternoon.
Local track club sends five to Nationals Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:11PMTaking 15 track & field athletes to the state Region 12 meet at the University of Texas at Arlington recently, the Weatherford-based Mach I track club did quite well, as a third of the athletes qualified for the 45th USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.
Cats pound El Paso 13-6 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:48PMCats 13, El Paso 6
Former Buc signs with Fort Worth Cats Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:35PMFORT WORTH - Former Blinn College pitcher James Brandhorst has signed with the Fort Worth Cats of the American Association.
Webcasts slated for 7-on-7 tournament Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11AMFox Sports Southwest is offering live webcasts of this week’s FOX Sports Southwest 7-on-7 state tournament Division I quarterfinal, semifinal, consolation and championship games from Texas A&M on Saturday, July 16. The internet broadcasts will be carried on FoxSportsSouthwest.com and FoxSportsHouston.com.
Cats 2 and 3 open USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country Nats Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:04AMThe first of four days of the 2011 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Cross-Country National Championships began at the Sun Valley Resort in Ketchum, Idaho, on Thursday with all of the categories 2 and 3 races throughout the day.
Diablos Return Home to Rout from Fort Worth, 20-5 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:02AMOn military apperception night, the El Paso Diablos returned home to Cohen Stadium to begin a four game series with the Fort Worth Cats. read more
Cats pound El Paso 20-5 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:25PMEL PASO -- The Fort Worth Cats pounded five El Paso pitchers for 19 hits in a 20-5 win over the Diablos on Thursday night at Cohen Field.
area sports briefs: Rowan Legion awaits opponent Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:20PMFrom staff reports Sweeping five straight games, Rowan County won the relatively peaceful B Bracket of the Area III playoffs. Rowan (23-6) now awa ...
Area briefs: Rowan Legion awaits opponent Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:20PMFrom staff reports Sweeping five straight games, Rowan County won the relatively peaceful B Bracket of the Area III playoffs. Rowan (23-6) now awaits ...
Tri-State Regional News, Thursday 7/14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:05AMA Department of Homeland Security official says two Iraqis arrested in Kentucky for terrorism never appeared on a watch list. The reason is because the FBI did not put fingerprint information into databases used to flag potential security risks.
Rainwater, Balanced Attack Give 'Hogs Series Win Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:57AMGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- In his last start, Josh Rainwater threw 8 2/3 shutout innings before tiring in the ninth against Amarillo.
RailCats Drop Game, Series to Sioux City Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:42AMGARY, Ind. - The Gary SouthShore RailCats were missing the come-from-behind magic on Harry Potter Night at U. S. Steel Yard as the home team dropped a 5-3 decision to the Sioux City Explorers Wednesday.
Cats fall to AirHogs 11-4 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:25PMGrand Prairie 11, Cats 4
Captains finally back in town Friday, hosting RailCats and Wingnuts Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:12AMSHREVEPORT, LA- The Shreveport-Bossier Captains, presented by U-Auto Pull-It Auto Parts, welcome the Gary South Shore RailCats this Friday for a three-game series before the Wingnuts of Wichita visit on Monday to round-out the six-game home stand, that concludes on Wednesday, July 20. All games will begin at 7:05pm with Sunday's match-up starting at 6:05pm.
AirHogs win marathon game on error in 12th Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:13AMGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- The ageless baseball axiom says to never make the first or third out of an inning at third base.
American Association Results Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:58AMThe T-Bones didn't hold a lead for the first 10 innings. But a Gerardo Caceres RBI double in the 11th made that a moot point, putting Kansas City in the lead and in control. Later in the frame Caceres scored on a wild pitch to put his club up, 7-5.
Error costs Cats in 12th against Grand Prairie Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:41PMGrand Prairie 7, Cats 6 (12)
Ex-Eagle Goldston dies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:31PMFormer running back and defensive back Ralph Goldston, one of the first African-American players for the Eagles, died Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, the team announced. He was 82.
Career with Cats is 'a blessing' for Allen Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:15PMOutfielder John Allen isn't bothered by the minor-league label.
Rodriguez leads Cats' offensive barrage Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:15PMCats 14 Grand Prairie 1
Wingnuts Trade Ryan Patterson To Ft. Worth Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:42AMThe Wichita Wingnuts acquired right-handed pitcher Derek Blacksher from the Fort Worth Cats in exchange for outfielder Ryan Patterson in a late-Sunday trade.
Tomball product Russell having All-Star season with Chattanooga Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:18AMAside from the ascension from the minor leagues to the Major League level, no transition in professional baseball is said to be more difficult than Single-A to Double-A.
Figueroa, Bullpen Give AirHogs Series Win Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:14PMAMARILLO, Texas -- Danny Figueroa tied an American Association record with a six-hit game, going 6-for-6 with four runs scored and an RBI, while the Grand Prairie AirHogs' bullpen bailed out starter Lance Janke by throwing 6 1/3 scoreless innings, as the AirHogs scored the final eight runs to come back and beat the Amarillo Sox 12-8 on Sunday, winning the final three games of the four game ...
Come to QuikTrip Park This Week Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:27PMGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- The Grand Prairie AirHogs are set for their last multi-series homestand of the season, welcoming in the Fort Worth Cats and Wichita Wingnuts for six games at QuikTrip Park this week.
Cats infielder Lockwood had a taste of Yankees organization Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:09AMThe infielder from Texas has been all over the baseball map.
Morales, Cats come back to win Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:09AMCats 8, Shreveport-Bossier 6
Number of horses slaughtered same despite ban, GAO says Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:00AMMore than 100,000 U.S. horses a year are still being turned into chops and steaks for Europeans and Asians since three slaughter plants in Texas and Illinois were closed in 2007.
Cheers and Jeers/July 9 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:12AMOur readers sound off about what puts smiles on their faces -- and some vent over what bugs them.
Demand Still Galloping Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:55AMFORT WORTH, Texas — More than 100,000 U.S. horses a year are still being turned into chops and steaks for Europeans and Asians since three slaughter plants in Texas and Illinois were closed in 2007.
Win streak ends in rout Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:56AMThe Amarillo Sox's pitching staff was so ineffective Friday against the Grand Prairie AirHogs that starting third baseman Van Pope took the mound to start the ninth inning. Summary: The Amarillo Sox's pitching staff was so ineffective Friday against the Grand Prairie AirHogs that starting third baseman Van Pope took the mound to start the ninth inning. RSS Feed: read more
Cats handle Shreveport-Bossier 8-4 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:34PMConverted pitcher Butch Ballez went 3 for 5 with four RBIs, Phillip Bartleski picked up his first win of the season and Griffin Bailey recorded his first save as the Fort Worth Cats topped Shreveport-Bossier 8-4 Friday at La Grave Field.
Father and son make a team Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:26PMFORT WORTH, Texas -- They played five seasons in Major League Baseball, crossed paths with home run kings and are the first father-son combination to play for the Texas Rangers. Now Mike Bacsik Jr. and his dad are in the middle of their first season with the Fort Worth Cats. They are believed to be the first father-son combination on that team as well. read more
QuikTrip Park Biker Fest Tomorrow July 9 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:27AMGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- The Grand Prairie AirHogs and QuikTrip Park are pleased to announce that they are hosting Biker Fest on Saturday, July 9. The all-day event will benefit the children's charity Spokes for Hopes.