Missed Opportunities

June 21, 2005 - Frontier League (FL)
Mid-Missouri Mavericks News Release


The Mid-Missouri Mavericks squandered another opportunity to climb out of the cellar. The Mavericks dropped the finale of a six-game homestand to Chillicothe 10-5 Sunday at Taylor Stadium. The loss keeps Mid-Missouri (7-16) one-half game behind fourth-place Windy City and Gateway in the Frontier League's West Division. The Paints (13-11) won their second in a row, and finish their six-game road swing through Missouri with a .500 record.

The loss on Sunday was the fourth straight missed opportunity by Mid-MO to get out of sixth place in the Frontier League's West Division - someplace the Mavs' haven't been out of since the beginning of the 2004 season.

Wednesday the 15th, Thursday the 16th, Saturday the 18th, and Sunday the 19th...four days that saw the Gateway Grizzlies lose to their opponent. But also four days that went by without a victory from the Mavericks. Mid-MO now sits at 7-16, just ½ game behind both the Grizzlies and the Windy City Thunderbolts (both are at 8-16). Can the Mavs move out of the basement during their six-game road trip? Stay tuned to www.midmomavs.com to find out!

Some bright spots for the Mavericks during their most recent home stand...recently acquired speedy outfielder Josh Wettlaufer was 2 for 5 in his Mavericks' debut, driving in two runs and stealing a base. And Mavericks' stand-outs Brent Metheny and Greg Buscher both extended their hitting streaks to eight games.

Also, hurlers Steve Soja and Nick Renault both pitched complete games during the Mavs' recent homestand. Renault's gem came during Mid-MO's romp over Chillicothe - an 18-1 victory on the 17th. Renault struck out a Mavs' season high 13 in the win. Soja's effort was unfortunately wasted in a 5-3 loss to the Paints on the 18th. Steve went the distance, striking out six and only allowing a single earned run (lowering his ERA to a miniscule 1.85, good enough for 5th best in the Frontier League).

Double Dustys for the Mavericks

Dusty Young did more than solidify the Mavericks' middle infield when he joined the team as its shortstop Tuesday (the 14th). He made it possible for Mid-Missouri to boast one of the more inane distinctions in the Frontier League. No other team has a double-play combination whose components share the same first name.

Click on the link below to read the rest of Kevin Druley's article that appeared in the June 17th edition of the Columbia Missourian newspaper.

What to expect when the Mavs return home...

What can Mavs' fans expect when the team returns to Taylor Stadium for a three game homestand against the Kalamazoo Kings on the 27th?

The Mavericks, along with U.S. Cellular, KRCG-TV and 101.5 KPLA, have partnered to provide the Columbia Council of PTAs with a great opportunity! On Monday "Community Night", the Mavericks will donate 100% of their game-day ticket sales to the Columbia Council of PTAs. Don't miss your chance to see the Mavs in action, while giving back to education at the same time!

Lucky Tuesday, the 28th of June, means that dozens of Mavericks' fans will walk home a WINNER! Thanks to the help of Lodge of Four Seasons and Q106.1, the Mavericks will give away over fifty great prizes and gift certificates (including five weekend getaways to the Lodge of Four Seasons)! You could also have a chance to win a new hot-tub, courtesy of Columbia Pool and Spa! Or, you could win one of three kid's bikes, courtesy of Tryathletics!

And on Isle of Capri / News-Talk 1240 KLIK Deuces' Wild Wednesday, the 29th of June, two bucks really goes a long way! Two dollar general admission tickets, two dollar hot dogs, two dollar programs and two dollar special Mavericks hats!



Frontier League Stories from June 21, 2005


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