Red Sox Rained Out

Today's doubleheader against the Colt 45's has been rained out. Next week we're off for Easter, so we'll see you in two weeks.

On May 1st, the Red Sox (3-1) will face the Outlaws (1-3) on Neumann University's field at 10am.

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Brawlers are the First Sweep Victim of the Year

The Sox had a solid effort on the field, on the mound and in the batter's box on Sunday as they swept the expansion Brawlers 5-1 and 6-2. The Sox ran wild in the first game, with Eric Guise nabbing four bases, and Brian Freiland setting a career high with two stolen bases - effectively doubling his previous season high. Rumor has it that his bunt base hit was a career first as well. It must be the shoes.

In Game 2, it was Bret Binder's time to shine at the plate as he made a push for the Pudding Lane player of the week prize. He went 3 for 3 with a double and an RBI. The former Red Sox ace, who is recovering for two shoulder surgeries, shows us he's also a weapon in the lineup.

Updated stats are here.

Here are the current standings:

PENN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Red Sox	3	1	.750	-
Philadelphia Colt .45s	3	1	.750	-
Aston Outlaws	1	3	.250	-
Philadelphia Muckdogs	1	3	.250	-
FRANKLIN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia A's	4	0	1.000	-
Philadelphia Comets	4	0	1.000	-
Quad County Brawlers	0	4	.000	4
Mayfair Fighting Irish	0	4	.000	4

Next week, the Red Sox (3-1) take on their division rival, the Colt 45's (3-1), who look to avenge their defeat from their last meeting in the 2010 playoffs. Game time is at 10am, April 17th at Latshaw/McCarthy field in Norristown.

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Red Sox Start With a Split

The Red Sox 2011 season started with a convincing 14-0 win over the expansion Muckdogs that featured fourteen walks and four HBP earned by the offense. Eric Guise picked up where he left off in 2010 and pitched four scoreless innings to earn the win. Joe Gorman pitched a scoreless 5th and the game was called due to time constraints for the field. Leadoff hitter Steve McDermet reached base four times and scored four runs.

The second game was a different story as the Muckdogs pitcher Josh Gansky kept the Sox hitters off-balance all game while holding them to two runs and earning the Muckdogs' first franchise win, 5-2.

Updated stats are up. Here are the latest standings:

PENN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Red Sox	1	1	.500	-
Philadelphia Colt .45s	1	1	.500	-
Aston Outlaws	1	1	.500	-
Philadelphia Muckdogs	1	1	.500	-
FRANKLIN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia A's	2	0	1.000	-
Philadelphia Comets	2	0	1.000	-
Quad County Brawlers	0	2	.000	2
Mayfair Fighting Irish	0	2	.000	2

The Red Sox (1-1) look to bounce back this Sunday April 10th against the expansion Quad County Brawlers (0-2) at Latshaw/McCarthy. First game starts at 10am.

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2011 Red Sox Ready for Repeat

The 2011 GPMABL Red Sox return a strong core of players from last season's championship team and are ready to defend their title. Brett Hiett returns for his eighth GPMABL season, and third as player/manager. The team would like to welcome new players Joe Gorman, Travis Gerstacker, Fred Kerner, Dave Humes and Kevin Thomas.

The GPMABL welcomes three new expansion teams to the league: Mayfair Fighting Irish, Philadelphia Muckdogs and the Quad County Brawlers. This brings the league to eight teams. The Red Sox will compete in the Penn Division against the Colt 45's, Aston Outlaws and Philadelphia Muckdogs.

The new schedule is up, and the Red Sox start the season Sunday April 3 at 10:00am against the expansion Muckdogs on Bartley Field at LaSalle College High School.

Play Ball!

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Red Sox Sweep GPMABL Awards

The Red Sox continued their sweeping ways by capturing both the Cy Young and MVP honors for the 2010 GPMABL season.

Eric Guise, known for his funny and random pre-game pep talks, earned the 2010 GPMABL Cy Young Award. Eric was a perfect 12-0 on the season, with a 1.48 ERA and league leading 105 strikeouts in 75.2 innings.

Cleanup hitter Jason Williams took home the 2010 GPMABL MVP Honors with a career season. He lead the league in Batting Average (0.492), Doubles (10), Triples (5), Slugging Percentage (0.857) and OPS (1.385).

Congratulations to Eric and Jason!

CHAMPIONS!!!

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The Red Sox are your 2010 GPMABL Champions. They swept the A's in a best of three series two games to none. The day started with the completion of last week's game that was suspended due to darkness. Brett Hiett finished what he started, and pitched a complete game to lead the Red Sox to a blowout 15-2 win.

Matt Altomare took the hill for game 2 and pitched six shutout innings despite intermittent rain showers. The Red Sox bats finally got going in the 6th inning, as they scored 5 runs to make it 6-0. Eric Guise came for the 7th inning to shut the door and preserve the shutout. The defense was solid during the playoffs, and helped bring home the championship.

2010 Red Sox

Player/Manager Brett Hiett (with trophy) led the Red Sox to a 22-3 Regular Season Record and 2010 Championship

Front Row: Carl Trainer, Steve McDermet, Gary Nucera.

Back Row: Joe Malloy, Wascar Soriano, Doug Kugler, Jason Williams, Bill Johnson, Bret Binder, Bryan Withrow, Brett Hiett, Matt Altomare, Craig Denlinger, Jason Hale, Will Caton, Eric Guise

(Not Pictured: Brian Freiland, Michael Tester, Tyler Warren, Bobby Midgley, Andrew Hurda)

Congrats to Red Sox All-Stars

Congratulations to following Red Sox players who were selected as All-Stars for the 2010 GPMABL season.

Brett Hiett, C/SS/P (player/manager): 0.362 AVG/24R/15RBI and 2-0/3 Saves/27 IP/30 K/1.54ERA

Jason Williams, OF: 0.492 AVG/22R/10D/5T/1HR/20RBI

Eric Guise, P/IF: 0.438 AVG/24R/4D/1T/2HR/15RBI/15SB and 12-0/75.2 IP/105K/1.48 ERA

Craig Denlinger, SS/3B: 0.352 AVG/13R/3D/2T/10RBI/7SB

Matt Altomare, P: 5-1/48IP/51K/2.33 ERA

Steve McDermet, 2B/SS/C: 0.339 AVG/15R/2D/1T/8RBI/8SB

Bill Johnson, 3B/C: 0.300 AVG/14R/1D/10RBI/7SB

The All-Star game will be played at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE on Thursday, August 26th at 6pm. Come support the Red Sox All-Stars! Free Admission!

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