I had posted yesterday that the game in Chillicothe would begin at 7:00 tonight, but it's actually going to be a doubleheader to make up for the June 15th rainout. Game one starts at 5:00 p.m.
Update: The Chillicothe paper has the DH starting at 6 p.m. No results known at this time. Please leave a comment below if you know the scores.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Giants defeat Mudcats, 3-2
The Topeka Golden Giants won tonight's game against the visiting Chillicothe Mudcats. The Giants led throughtout, thanks in part to a 2-run home run by Adam Davey, but the Mudcats managed to load the bases in the top of the 9th. At that point Kurt Spomer came out of the bullpen for the Giants and got the final two outs without allowing the tying run. Final score was Giants 3- Mudcats 2.
By my count, the Giants are now 12-5 in the MINK and 12-6 overall. Their next game is tomorrow night in Chillicothe, again facing the Mudcats. (Webcast should be available, with thegame doubleheader starting at 7:00 5:00.) They then travel to Clarinda to face the A's on Wednesday night, then return home for a non-league matchup with Junction City.
On Saturday July 4th the Giants will face the Sedalia Bombers starting a 6:00 p.m. This game was previously scheduled for 7 p.m. but moved up to insure it would end before the Lake Shawnee fireworks display that night.
Update:
Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune: Giants squash last gasp comeback
Topeka Capital-Journal: New closer saves one for Giants
By my count, the Giants are now 12-5 in the MINK and 12-6 overall. Their next game is tomorrow night in Chillicothe, again facing the Mudcats. (Webcast should be available, with the
On Saturday July 4th the Giants will face the Sedalia Bombers starting a 6:00 p.m. This game was previously scheduled for 7 p.m. but moved up to insure it would end before the Lake Shawnee fireworks display that night.
Update:
Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune: Giants squash last gasp comeback
Topeka Capital-Journal: New closer saves one for Giants
Mudcats visit Topeka tonight
The Chillicothe Mudcats travel to the Lake Shawnee Baseball Complex to face the Topeka Golden Giants tonight at 7:00 p.m. A Chillicothe webcast should be available if you can't make it to the ballpark.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Joplin @ Topeka game 2 updates
Giants up 2-0 after the first. Nick Martini hit a 2-run shot to right field that actually bounced across Croco Road.
Still 2-0 Giants after 3 1/2.
4-0 Giants after 4. Kent Urban sent another ball bouncing across Croco for another 2-run homer.
Still 4-0 Topeka after 5.
No Joplin runs in the top of the 6th, but Outlaws batter Chase Barnes does manage to break up Joel Ricketts' no-hitter.
5-0 Topeka after 6 complete. Chance Tuttle drew a walk with the bases loaded.
Still 5-0 at stretchtime. Ricketts puts up another zero in the top of the 7th.
Ricketts 1-hit shutout continues, still 5-0 Topeka after 7 1/2.
Giants win 5-1. Ricketts throws a complete game giving up only 2 hits. Giants had 9 hits and an error.
Ricketts is on the mound for the top of the 9th. Still 5-0 Topeka.
Joplin's Shane Hoke hits a ground rule double, scoring a runner from 2nd base. 5-1 Topeka with 2 outs in the top of the 9th.
-- Post From My iPhone
Late Update: Not sure what happened to my last post. Giants won the game 5-1 and Ricketts ended up with a 2-hit complete game.
Still 2-0 Giants after 3 1/2.
4-0 Giants after 4. Kent Urban sent another ball bouncing across Croco for another 2-run homer.
Still 4-0 Topeka after 5.
No Joplin runs in the top of the 6th, but Outlaws batter Chase Barnes does manage to break up Joel Ricketts' no-hitter.
5-0 Topeka after 6 complete. Chance Tuttle drew a walk with the bases loaded.
Still 5-0 at stretchtime. Ricketts puts up another zero in the top of the 7th.
Ricketts 1-hit shutout continues, still 5-0 Topeka after 7 1/2.
Giants win 5-1. Ricketts throws a complete game giving up only 2 hits. Giants had 9 hits and an error.
Ricketts is on the mound for the top of the 9th. Still 5-0 Topeka.
Joplin's Shane Hoke hits a ground rule double, scoring a runner from 2nd base. 5-1 Topeka with 2 outs in the top of the 9th.
-- Post From My iPhone
Late Update: Not sure what happened to my last post. Giants won the game 5-1 and Ricketts ended up with a 2-hit complete game.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Joplin @ Topeka updates
3-0 Topeka after 1 inning.
5-0 Topeka after 4 complete.
Joplin scores 3 in the top of the 5th. Now 5-3 Topeka after 4 1/2.
Giants answer with 2 more runs in the bottom of the 5th. Now 7-3 Topeka.
8-3 Topeka after 6 complete. Rainclouds are hovering over the field but so far they've only produced a few sprinkles and a double rainbow behind right field.
Cole Armitage comes out of the bullpen at the beginning of th 7th after an excellent outing by Giants starter Tanner Poppe.
Still 8-3 with 7 in the books.
Still 8-3 going into the top of the 9th.
Outlaws make it interesting, but it just went final. Final score 8-6. Giants' 8 runs came off 9 hits with 1 error. Outlaws had 6 runs on 7 hits with an error.
-- Post From My iPhone
5-0 Topeka after 4 complete.
Joplin scores 3 in the top of the 5th. Now 5-3 Topeka after 4 1/2.
Giants answer with 2 more runs in the bottom of the 5th. Now 7-3 Topeka.
8-3 Topeka after 6 complete. Rainclouds are hovering over the field but so far they've only produced a few sprinkles and a double rainbow behind right field.
Cole Armitage comes out of the bullpen at the beginning of th 7th after an excellent outing by Giants starter Tanner Poppe.
Still 8-3 with 7 in the books.
Still 8-3 going into the top of the 9th.
Outlaws make it interesting, but it just went final. Final score 8-6. Giants' 8 runs came off 9 hits with 1 error. Outlaws had 6 runs on 7 hits with an error.
-- Post From My iPhone
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Open thread
For game results. Please leave a comment if you know a game outcome.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Giants lose to Mudcats, 4-1, light posting next week
The Topeka Golden Giants lost to the visiting Chillicothe Mudcats tonight. Final score was 4 to 1, Chillicothe.
The Giants are now 8-4 in the MINK and 8-5 overall. Next game is in St. Joseph, Missouri facing the same St. Joe Mustangs the Giants were able to defeat last night. In fact the next two games are both road games in St. Joseph, with the second game being played on Thursday night (the 25th). Webcasts should be available for fans who can't travel to St. Joe.
I'll be out of town for the next week. I'm not entirely sure what my internet situation will be, so posting may be light or nonexistant. I'll create an open thread before I leave, so that anyone with news about next weeks games can share results. The Facebook group is a great place to share Golden Giants info as well.
Update:
TCJ: Giants fall 4-1
The Giants are now 8-4 in the MINK and 8-5 overall. Next game is in St. Joseph, Missouri facing the same St. Joe Mustangs the Giants were able to defeat last night. In fact the next two games are both road games in St. Joseph, with the second game being played on Thursday night (the 25th). Webcasts should be available for fans who can't travel to St. Joe.
I'll be out of town for the next week. I'm not entirely sure what my internet situation will be, so posting may be light or nonexistant. I'll create an open thread before I leave, so that anyone with news about next weeks games can share results. The Facebook group is a great place to share Golden Giants info as well.
Update:
TCJ: Giants fall 4-1
Giants-Mudcats updates
1-0 Mudcats after 2. Mudcats DH Schultz scored on a throwing error.
2-0 Mudcats after 3 1/2. Mudcat LF Nicks hits a solo homerun in the top of the 4th.
Now 2-1 Mudcats going into the 5th. Cryer scores from 2nd on an RBI single by Urban.
Still 2-1 Mudcats after 6 complete.
4-1 Mudcats at stretch time. RBIs by Mudcats Acosta and Skidrich in the top of the 7th.
Still 4-1 Mudcats after 7 1/2. Mize comes out of the bullpen to replace Giants starter Maddox.
Still 4-1 going into the top of the 9th.
Still 4-1 going into the bottom of the 9th. Top of the 9th ends on a great defensive play by Giants 2B Stroth.
That's the ballgame. Mudcats win 4-1.
--Post From My iPhone
2-0 Mudcats after 3 1/2. Mudcat LF Nicks hits a solo homerun in the top of the 4th.
Now 2-1 Mudcats going into the 5th. Cryer scores from 2nd on an RBI single by Urban.
Still 2-1 Mudcats after 6 complete.
4-1 Mudcats at stretch time. RBIs by Mudcats Acosta and Skidrich in the top of the 7th.
Still 4-1 Mudcats after 7 1/2. Mize comes out of the bullpen to replace Giants starter Maddox.
Still 4-1 going into the top of the 9th.
Still 4-1 going into the bottom of the 9th. Top of the 9th ends on a great defensive play by Giants 2B Stroth.
That's the ballgame. Mudcats win 4-1.
--Post From My iPhone
Mudcats come to town tonight
7:00 p.m. start time. A webcast may be available if you can't make it to the ballpark.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Giants win close one at home, 5-3.
The Topeka Golden Giants won a close game at home tonight against division rival St. Joseph, ending the night with five runs to the Mustangs three. The Giants combined some great defensive plays, aggressive baserunning, timely hitting, and solid pitching performances by both starter Evan Marshall (8 innings) and closer Kurt Spomer.
It was announced at the end of the game that the Giants have a half-game lead in the MINK League Northern division. Chillicothe comes to town to face the Giants in another divional matchup tomorrow (Friday) night at 7 p.m. Every game is critical at this point, so come on out to Lake Shawnee to support your Topeka Golden Giants.
The Giants are now 8-3 in the MINK (8-4 overall).
Update:
St. Joe News-Press: Mustangs Fall to Topeka
It was announced at the end of the game that the Giants have a half-game lead in the MINK League Northern division. Chillicothe comes to town to face the Giants in another divional matchup tomorrow (Friday) night at 7 p.m. Every game is critical at this point, so come on out to Lake Shawnee to support your Topeka Golden Giants.
The Giants are now 8-3 in the MINK (8-4 overall).
Update:
St. Joe News-Press: Mustangs Fall to Topeka
Giants-Mustangs updates
No score after 2 innings.
Giants score on a RBI single by Boudreaux. Now 1-0 Giants after 3 complete.
Urban scores on a fielder's choice by Brown. Now 2-0 Topeka after 4 innings. It could have been a much bigger inning, as the Giants had the bases loaded with no outs. Giants now have 5 hits to the Mustangs one.
Giants again load the bases with the first 3 batters of the 5th. Boudreaux scores on a passed ball. Another run scores on a fielder's choice, followed by a Mustang pitching change...new pitcher gets out of the inning with no further Giant runs. 4-0 Topeka after 5 frames.
Mustangs' bats wake up a little in the top of the 6th. Two hits and a run scored on a sac fly. 4-1 Topeka after 5 1/2.
An interference call leads to two Golden Giant outs, shortening the bottom of the 6th for Topeka. Still 4-1 Giants.
Still 4-1 at stretch-time.
Giants again load the bases, leading to a Mustang pitching change. ( New Mustang pitcher is Billy Gura.) An unassisted double play by the Mustang 3rd baseman (#13) and a groundout end the bottom of the 7th for the Giants. 4-1 Topeka after 7.
Mustangs score 2 in the top of the 8th. It's a one run game.
Aggressive baserunning by Chance Tuttle leads to a Giants run in the bottom half of the 8th. 5-3 Topeka going into the top of the 9th.
Giants pitcher Evan Marshall is pulled after facing 2 batters. It was a solid 8 inning performance for the Topeka starter. Kurt Spomer comes in with runners on first and second.
Spomer gets the save. Final score 5-3 Topeka.
-- Post From My iPhone
Giants score on a RBI single by Boudreaux. Now 1-0 Giants after 3 complete.
Urban scores on a fielder's choice by Brown. Now 2-0 Topeka after 4 innings. It could have been a much bigger inning, as the Giants had the bases loaded with no outs. Giants now have 5 hits to the Mustangs one.
Giants again load the bases with the first 3 batters of the 5th. Boudreaux scores on a passed ball. Another run scores on a fielder's choice, followed by a Mustang pitching change...new pitcher gets out of the inning with no further Giant runs. 4-0 Topeka after 5 frames.
Mustangs' bats wake up a little in the top of the 6th. Two hits and a run scored on a sac fly. 4-1 Topeka after 5 1/2.
An interference call leads to two Golden Giant outs, shortening the bottom of the 6th for Topeka. Still 4-1 Giants.
Still 4-1 at stretch-time.
Giants again load the bases, leading to a Mustang pitching change. ( New Mustang pitcher is Billy Gura.) An unassisted double play by the Mustang 3rd baseman (#13) and a groundout end the bottom of the 7th for the Giants. 4-1 Topeka after 7.
Mustangs score 2 in the top of the 8th. It's a one run game.
Aggressive baserunning by Chance Tuttle leads to a Giants run in the bottom half of the 8th. 5-3 Topeka going into the top of the 9th.
Giants pitcher Evan Marshall is pulled after facing 2 batters. It was a solid 8 inning performance for the Topeka starter. Kurt Spomer comes in with runners on first and second.
Spomer gets the save. Final score 5-3 Topeka.
-- Post From My iPhone
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Road Trip Rained Out
Both last night's game in Chillicothe and tonight's game in KC have been postponed due to wet grounds.
Next game will be at Lake Shawnee versus the St. Joe Mustangs, 7 p.m Thursday night.
Next game will be at Lake Shawnee versus the St. Joe Mustangs, 7 p.m Thursday night.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Giants and Bruins split doubleheader
The Topeka Golden Giants split Sunday afternoon's doubleheader with the visiting Beatrice Bruins. Topeka won game one 2 runs to 1, but lost the second game 6 to 2.
The Giants are now 7-3 in the MINK, 7-4 overall.
The Giants will travel to Chillicothe to face the Mudcats on Monday night. Tuesday night will see the Giants in Kansas City facing the Mac-N-Seitz A's. The next home game will be Thursday the 18th versus the new St. Joseph Mustangs, followed by a Friday night home game versus Chillicothe. All four of next week's games have a 7:00 p.m. start time.
Audio play-by-play of the Chillicothe games should be available via the Mudcats' webcast.
The Giants are now 7-3 in the MINK, 7-4 overall.
The Giants will travel to Chillicothe to face the Mudcats on Monday night. Tuesday night will see the Giants in Kansas City facing the Mac-N-Seitz A's. The next home game will be Thursday the 18th versus the new St. Joseph Mustangs, followed by a Friday night home game versus Chillicothe. All four of next week's games have a 7:00 p.m. start time.
Audio play-by-play of the Chillicothe games should be available via the Mudcats' webcast.
Game 2 updates
0-0 after 1 inning.
Update: Still scoreless after 2 innings.
Update: Bruins up 6-0 after a costly 3rd inning.
Update: Still 6-0 Beatrice after 5 complete.
Update: Giants score 2 in the bottom of the 6th. 6-2 Bruins.
Final score: 6-2 Bruins
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Update: Still scoreless after 2 innings.
Update: Bruins up 6-0 after a costly 3rd inning.
Update: Still 6-0 Beatrice after 5 complete.
Update: Giants score 2 in the bottom of the 6th. 6-2 Bruins.
Final score: 6-2 Bruins
--Post From My iPhone
Giants win game 1
Giants had 2 runs on 2 hits. Bruins scored 1 on 8 hits and 1 error in the field.
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Beatrice @ Topeka updates
It's 0-0 after 2 innings.
Update: Giants score in bottom of the third after Justin Boudreaux steals 2 bases. 1-0 Giants after 3 1/2.
2nd update: Bruins score 1 in the 5th. Tied 1 all in top of the 6th.
-- Post From My iPhone
Update: Giants score in bottom of the third after Justin Boudreaux steals 2 bases. 1-0 Giants after 3 1/2.
2nd update: Bruins score 1 in the 5th. Tied 1 all in top of the 6th.
-- Post From My iPhone
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Doubleheader on Sunday Afternoon
Sunday's doubleheader will begin at 2:00 p.m. Come out to the Lake Shawnee Baseball Complex and see the Giants take on the Beatrice Bruins.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Giants over A's, 5-2
The Topeka Golden Giants snapped a two game losing streak, beating the Mac-N-Seitz Athletics, five runs to two.
Update: TCJ article
Update: TCJ article
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Giants lose one in Beatrice
The Topeka Golden Giants lost their second league game tonight. Final score was Bruins 4, Giants 2. Giants are now 5-2 in the MINK (5-3 overall).
Giants split DH with Nevada
The Topeka Golden Giants lost the nightcap to the Nevada Griffons Wednesday night. Once again a game that was scheduled for 7 innings took 10 innings to resolve. The Griffons pulled ahead with a pair of runs in the top of the 10th inning. Final score was 6-4.
The Giants are now 5-2 overall, and 5-1 in the MINK. They travel to Beatrice tonight to face the Bruins for a 7 o'clock game. A webcast should be available at senesportsonline.com.
TCJ: Giants split with Nevada
The Giants are now 5-2 overall, and 5-1 in the MINK. They travel to Beatrice tonight to face the Bruins for a 7 o'clock game. A webcast should be available at senesportsonline.com.
TCJ: Giants split with Nevada
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Giants win extended game one, 1-0
Game one of tonight's doubleheader was scheduled for 7 innings, but it was the bottom of the 10th before the Topeka Golden Giants scored the game's only run. A walk-off RBI double by Justin Boudreaux brought Chance Tuttle home to end the game.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Rained out
Tonight's game has been postponed. There will be a doubleheader with the Griffons tomorrow night starting at 6:00 p.m.
Giants host Griffons tonight
The Topeka Golden Giants will face off against the Griffons of Nevada, Missouri tonight at Lake Shawnee. First pitch at 7:00 p.m.
The same two teams will play again tomorrow night, also at 7:00 p.m.
If you can't make it to the ballpark, a Griffons broadcast should be available at this site.
The same two teams will play again tomorrow night, also at 7:00 p.m.
If you can't make it to the ballpark, a Griffons broadcast should be available at this site.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Giants sweep doubleheader
The Topeka Golden Giants won both of this afternoon's games with the Ozark Generals. Game one went one extra inning, with the Giants walking off with a 3-2 win in the bottom of the 8th.
In the nightcap the Giants pulled ahead in the bottom half of the first inning, eventually winning with three runs to the Generals one.
The Giants are now 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the MINK League. The Giants will continue the current homestand, facing the Nevada Griffons in a 2-game series at Lake Shawnee on Tuesday and Wendesday night. Both games start at 7 p.m.
Update:
Capital-Journal: Giants rely on pitching in sweep
In the nightcap the Giants pulled ahead in the bottom half of the first inning, eventually winning with three runs to the Generals one.
The Giants are now 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the MINK League. The Giants will continue the current homestand, facing the Nevada Griffons in a 2-game series at Lake Shawnee on Tuesday and Wendesday night. Both games start at 7 p.m.
Update:
Capital-Journal: Giants rely on pitching in sweep
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Giants host Generals, Sunday at 2 p.m.
From Team President Brett Cowdin:
The Giants will host South Division foe Ozark Generals Sunday 2:00 pm at the Lake Shawnee Baseball Complex. This will be Ozarks only trip to Topeka this season. The Giants are looking to bounce back after their first defeat of the season at the hands of Junction City. Topeka is looking to complete their roster with the arrival of Kansas State outfielder Nick Martini, pitcher Evan Marshall and infielder Jake Brown. This will be CapFed Day with free T-shirts to the first 100 fans. Come join the fun and cheer ...your Topeka Giants!
Friday, June 05, 2009
Giants lose in Junction City, 4-1
It's been posted to the Facebook group that the Golden Giants, lost to the Junction City Generals by the score of 4 to 1 last night.
It's important to remember that this was a non-league game, and will not affect the MINK pennant race. The Giants are now 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the MINK.
The two games on Sunday against the Ozark Generals, however, are MINK League games. So come out to Lake Shawnee to support the Topeka Golden Giants. The first game starts at 2:00 p.m.
Word on the Street: Giants fall 4-1 to Junction City
It's important to remember that this was a non-league game, and will not affect the MINK pennant race. The Giants are now 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the MINK.
The two games on Sunday against the Ozark Generals, however, are MINK League games. So come out to Lake Shawnee to support the Topeka Golden Giants. The first game starts at 2:00 p.m.
Word on the Street: Giants fall 4-1 to Junction City
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Golden Giants on Twitter
The Golden Giants social networking empire keeps expanding. Golden Giants webmaster, PA anouncer, and scorekeeper Shawn Smith has announced he will post Twitter updates of the game in Junction City tonight.
Shawn has also recently updated the player statistics on the official website.
Shawn has also recently updated the player statistics on the official website.
Giants win in Clarinda, travel to Junction City
The folowing was posted to the Golden Giants Facebook group by Team President Brett Cowdin:
Note the time change for Sunday.
The Topeka Golden Giants won again Wednesday night in Clarinda,IA behind solid pitching from Joel Ricketts and timely hitting from Justin Boudreaux. The Giants won 4-3 to improve their record to 2-0,Clarinda falls to 0-6. The Giants will face I-70 rival tomorrow night in Junction City,the Giants scheduled starter for Thursdays game is TJ McGreevey ,the outstanding Hayden product. The Giants are scheduled to play at home this Sunday ,when it will be Cap Fed Day,first 100 fans will recieve a free Cap Fed Giants t-shirt, the game starts at 2:00pm. See ya there!!!
Note the time change for Sunday.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Giants travel to Clarinda
The Topeka Golden Giants will face the Clarinda A's again tonight, this time in Clarinda, Iowa. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.
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