Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons Baseball

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000
Bombard Back with Red Barons
By Randy Shemanski
   Marc Bombard said Saturday afternoon that he will return for his fifth year at the helm of the Red Barons. The Phillies are expected to announce their entire minor league coaching staff early this week.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000
Terlecky back in Northeast
By Randy Shemanski
   When Bill Terlecky left the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons to become the general manager of the Independent League Madison (Wis.) Black Wolf three years ago, he wasn't sure what he was getting into.

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000
Woods remains with Red Barons
   The Philadelphia Phillies began their restocking of the Red Barons on Wednesday by resigning veteran outfielder Kenny Woods to a minor-league contract.

League championship
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 - Season-ending loss
Clock strikes midnight in Indy
By Randy Shemanski
   INDIANAPOLIS -- After overcoming the odds to make the playoffs, the Red Barons could not make it over the final hurdle.
No happy ending for storybook season
How they scored

Friday, Sept. 15, 2000
Barons force decisive Game 5
By Randy Shemanski
   INDIANAPOLIS -- Somewhere inside his travel bag, Nelson Figueroa hid a suit appropriate for special occasions. He donned that suit on Thursday night and wore it to perfection.
Taylor's chopper was the difference
Thomas to get start in clincher
Silent Schrenk speaks in volumes
How they scored

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000
Indians' rally puts Barons on brink
By Randy Shemanski
   INDIANAPOLIS -- The Red Barons danced around Indianapolis scoring threats all night at Victory Field on Wednesday. Their dancing shoes finally wore out in the seventh inning.
Schrenk gets early shower
Barons counting on new guy
How they scored

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000
Late runs even series
By Steve Bennett
   The Indians tarnished the bullpen's slate, scoring four runs over the seventh and eighth innings in a 6-3 victory over the Red Barons at Lackawanna County Stadium before a crowd of 4,635.
Pickler leaves Red Barons sour
How they scored
Brownson relishes role in bullpen
Viva Cooperstown for Triple-A World Series?

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000
Red Barons lead series, 1-0
By Randy Shemanski
   The Red Barons scored five runs over the first three innings and pitcher Evan Thomas settled down and lasted six innings in a 6-4 victory over Indianapolis Monday night at Lackawanna County Stadium.
Playoff attendance plummets over the years
How they scored
COLUMN: Fla. connection comes through
'Pickle' play brings sweet success
Lack of pitchers a concern

Playoffs
Monday, Sept. 11, 2000
Red Barons hungry for title
By Randy Shemanski
   When the Red Barons clinched a playoff berth on Labor Day, the clubhouse was one huge party with champagne spraying everywhere. When they won their semifinal series against Buffalo Saturday, the scene was much more subdued.
International League playoff schedule

Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000
Barons Move to Finals
    BUFFALO, N.Y. - Needing just one victory in the next two days to advance to the Governors' Cup finals, the Red Barons made their lives easy on Saturday.
How they scored
IL notes: Keisler, Lilly, Get Chances With Yanks
Shemanski column: Memorable Weekend On Way to Playoffs

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000
Barons gain 2-1 lead in semifinals
By Randy Shemanski
   BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Reggie Taylor and Jimmy Rollins narrowly missed the playoffs with Double-A Reading last year. This year, after getting over the hump, they are making the most of the opportunity.
How they scored

Friday, Sept. 8, 2000
Bisons get even
By Steve Bennett
   Jeff Manto smacked a pair of home runs off Amaury Telemaco on Thursday night and Mike Bacsik scattered six hits over 6 innings as Buffalo evened the best-of-five series at one game apiece with a 5-2 victory at Lackawanna County Stadium.
Bacsik turns out the lights, this time
Buffalo's big lift fizzles
How they scored

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000
Thomas terrific in opener
By Steve Bennett
   MOOSIC -- On the surface, it appears as if a starting pitcher only works every fifth day. But depending on the previous outing, those four days in between starts are very important.
Fanning IL title flames
How they scored
Pitching staff perched at top of the charts

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000
The playoff paradox
By Donnie Collins
   A funny thing happened on the way to achieving a dream for several members of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons.
Bisons claim division title
How they scored
COLUMN: Why did they bother?
Woods admits he's swinging for the seats
Scouting report
IL playoffs

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000
Barons seal playoff berth
By Randy Shemanski
   Sparked by a five-run outburst in the bottom of the fourth inning, the Red Barons erased a 2-1 deficit and cruised to an 8-2 series-sweeping victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox at Lackawanna County Stadium.
COLUMN: Writing on wall sets tone for late-season run

Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000
Barons Beat PawSox
   Lightning flashed in the dark night sky surrounding Lackawanna County Stadium for most of the evening on Saturday. When the night ended, it was the Pawtucket Red Sox who were left thunderstruck.
How they scored
Shemanski column: The Team With the Second-Best Record Could Miss the Playoffs
IL Stars Making It In Majors

Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000
Five-run rally keeps playoff hopes alive
By Randy Shemanski
   David Francia's pinch-hit, three-run home run tied it in the bottom of ninth and Reggie Taylor scored on Jimmy Rollins' bunt base hit later in the inning to give the Red Barons an improbable 11-10 win.
Playoff tickets on sale
IL standings

Friday, Sept. 1, 2000
All 3 teams in IL playoff chase post wins
By Steve Bennett
   Last year at this time, Reggie Taylor was playing on a Reading Phillies team which had no room for error as they chased an Eastern League playoff spot. The R-Phils needed to win as many games as possible down the stretch for a shot at the post season.
How they scored
League clears up playoff scenarios
Scouting report

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000
Playoffs closer after HR outburst
By Steve Bennett
   Jimmy Rollins blasted a two-run homer in the sixth inning and Reggie Taylor followed four batters later with a three-run shot as the Red Barons defeated Ottawa, 7-3, Wednesday night before a crowd of 6,034 at Lackawanna County Stadium.
How they scored
All on board for Corwin's updates

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000
Red Barons hold on for win, 9-7
STAFF REPORT
   OTTAWA, Ontario -- The Red Barons nearly blew a pair of five-run leads and avoided a ninth-inning rally by the Ottawa Lynx in a 9-7 win at JetForm Park. The win allowed to the Red Barons to keep pace with Pawtucket and Buffalo, which both also won.
How they scored
Last game for Politte, Bennett
Scouting report

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000
Gaining ground with a little help
STAFF REPORT
   OTTAWA, Ontario -- With just eight games remaining in the season before Monday night, the Red Barons desperately need help from other teams in their playoff drive.
How they scored
Rotation finally has same faces

Monday, Aug. 28, 2000
Playoff push picked off by Syracuse
By Randy Shemanski
   SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Red Barons took the field Sunday night at P&C Stadium knowing full well that a victory over the Syracuse SkyChiefs would lift them one step closer to a playoff berth.
How they scored
Schall returns to lineup
Scouting report

Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000
Sky Chiefs Try Out Spoiler's Role
   SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Pat Daneker brought the Red Barons' season to an end last year when he beat them in game five of the division series against Charlotte. On Saturday night, he struck another blow against the Red Barons playoff hopes.
Eight Magic Number for Comebacks
Shemanski column: Playoff Fever Will Hit Home

Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000
Newhan, Pritchett come to rescue
By Randy Shemanski
   SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- David Newhan's solo home run in the seventh inning tied the game at 1. Chris Pritchett then untied it with a sacrifice fly in the eighth to give the Red Barons an key 2-1 victory over the Syracuse SkyChiefs at P & C Stadium.
How they scored

Friday, Aug. 25, 2000
Red Barons stampede Buffalo
By Steve Bennett
   The Red Barons had their seventh consecutive double-digit-hit game on Thursday night in a 9-1 victory over the Buffalo Bisons at Lackawanna County Stadium before a crowd of 8,363.
How they scored
Bullpen depth is double-edged sword
Grand slam scores car for Kingston dentist
Scouting report

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000
Red Barons rally shocks Buffalo
By Steve Bennett
   Jimmy Rollins cracked his first-ever grand slam as part of a seven-run fifth inning, and added the decisive run in the seventh with a sacrifice fly as the Red Barons overcame an eight-run first-inning deficit to post a 10-9 victory over Buffalo Wednesday night at Lackawanna County Stadium.
How they scored

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000
Thomas sets win mark
By Steve Bennett
   On Tuesday night at Lackawanna County Stadium, Evan Thomas reached a personal milestone, and in the process kept the Red Barons in the pennant race.
How they scored
Pitching corps is solid in key stretch

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000
Red Barons scouting report
   The Red Barons return to the home turf of Lackawanna County Stadium for a three-game series against the Buffalo Bisons beginning tonight. This will be the last regular-season meeting between the two clubs.

Monday, Aug. 21, 2000
15-inning loss could prove costly
By Randy Shemanski
   PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- If the Red Barons do not make the playoffs this year, they may look back at Sunday's game in Pawtucket as the key to the season.
How they scored
Successful road trip keeps team in contention
Stone keeps rolling

Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000
Barons Solid In Win
   PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Home runs fill the stands and draw the loudest cheers, but solid fundamental baseball is what playoff teams often rely on most.
How they scored
Running 'Afowl' of The Law
Shemanski column: Swagger Helps Carry Rollins Toward Dream

Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000
Floodgates open in victory
By Steve Bennett
   ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- With close to a seven-hour bus ride to Pawtucket awaiting them at the conclusion of Friday night's game, the last thing the Red Barons needed was any type of delay to alter their already difficult travel plans.
Scouting report
How they scored

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000
Change in routine shakes Barons' slump
By Steve Bennett
   ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Chris Pritchett, in the midst of a 3-for-33 slump had a pair of hits and three RBI as the Red Barons posted a 9-5 victory over Rochester, Thursday night at Frontier Field.
How they scored
Herrera proves he's a real thoroughbred

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000
Eight is enough for Barons
By Randy Shemanski
   If the Red Barons didn't have stars in their eyes after Wednesday night's loss to Syracuse, it was because they were blocked out by the goose eggs on the scoreboard.
How they scored
Jekyll-and-Hyde type season for Holzemer
Scouting report

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000
Red Barons split with Sky Chiefs
By Randy Shemanski
   David Coggin set the table for the Red Barons on Tuesday night, but the rest of the team could not deliver.
How they scored
Barons look for answers on offense

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000
Barons fall to Rochester, 2-1
By Steve Bennett
   When a team trades its ace pitcher for four players such as the Phillies did with Curt Schilling, nearly everybody has an opinion on the deal. And Nelson Figueroa has heard all the talk, and most of it has not been favorable.
Scouting report
Politte offers no excuses for outing

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