News In The Coop

August 15, 2004 - Frontier League (FL)
Richmond Roosters News Release


Even if the weather hasn't been hot so far in August, the Roosters have been. Two out of three against the Florence Freedom on the road, then home to win two out of three against the Kalamazoo Kings and now two wins in a row against the Evansville Otters at Bosse Field going into the final game of the road trip on Sunday.

All the excitement and fun of Richmond Roosters baseball comes home again to McBride Stadium in Richmond on Monday night as the division leading Washington Wild Things make their final trip of the 2004 regular season to Richmond.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 16TH - Its a Meijer Monday - 2 for 1 admission with a Meijer credit card or receipt. Bring your receipt and enter the drawing for a $25 Meijer gift card. This Monday is special as the Richmond Roosters host GUNS & HOSES. Its Cops vs Firemen in on field contests between innings. Bring the kids, as fire trucks will be on display during the game.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH - Its a giveaway, sponsored by New Horizon Health Care. Cold Packs, Water Bottles and Beach Balls will be given away. Also Kids get in FREE with Kid's Pass, sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH - The Hoosier Lottery Scratch Off Ticket Giveaway gives you a chance to strike it rich at the ballpark!

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Q & A with Chad Sosebee

During the road trip to Evansville we sat down with the most recent record holder for the Richmond Roosters, Chad Sosebee. In the Roosters 8-3 win over the Otters on Saturday night, Sosebee collected his eleventh win of the season, tying him with Chris Spigner for the record for wins in one season.

Q: How did it feel tying the team record for wins in a season?

CS: I realized I had tied the record after the game was over and it felt pretty good.

Q: Which would you prefer? Individual accomplishments like setting records, or team accomplishments such as the two Frontier League Championships you have won with this organization?

CS: By far the team accomplishments are better, I would rather win a championship than set a record.

Q: Do you feel you have a good chance at breaking or tying the Frontier League record for wins in a season (Set by Brian Scarecell 1998 and equaled by Rick Blanc in 2001, both were playing for Chillicothe at the time)?

CS: I don't know, it would be tough. I have been lucky to get this many so far.

Q: What is your career highlight?

CS: Winning back to back championships with the Roosters in 2001 and 2002 is the best so far.

Q: What are you plans for the off season and possibly next baseball season since you are aging out of the Frontier League after this year?

CS: I am not really sure yet. I am going to go back home (Temple, GA) and work. I will see how things go and how I feel next spring.

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The Roosters attention turns to golf this September, as they sponsor a golf outing on September 14th to benefit the "Friends of McBride Stadium" charitable fund administered by the Wayne County Foundation. Proceeds from the fund are designated to use for improvements at the historic facility.

The outing will be held at Highland Lake Golf Club on Tuesday, September 14th. Registration is at 8:00 am with a shotgun start at 9:00 am. It will be a 4 person best ball scamble, with lunch following play.

Entry is $200.00 per team of 4, which includes cart, green fees, lunch and a polo shirt for each participant.

Cash prizes for the first three teams ($400 for 1st, $200 for 2nd and $100 for 3rd), and plaques for each team. LOTS of door prizes!!

Registration must be received by September 6th. Entry forms are avaialble at the Roosters offices at McBride Stadium or by calling 765-935-7529. You can also e-mail staff@richmondroosters.com.

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Don't Forget. You can read the press releases for Richmond Roosters games by going to: http://www.richmondroosters.com/cgi-bin/press.cgi

And if you can't make it to the game, all of our games are broadcast live on the Richmond Roosters Radio Network, or you can Listen Live on the internet by going to: http://www.richmondroosters.com/content_pages/broadcasts.html

In addition to today's game, most all of the games are archived and can be listened to at your convenience.

Still upcoming for 2004 are:

August 16th Meijer Monday - 2 for 1 admission, must show Meijer credit card, Bring your Meijer Receipt to the game and enter to win a $25 Meijer gift card, Guns & Hoses Night - Fireman vs. Policemen with the on-field events. Firetrucks will be on display at McBride during the game.

August 17th New Horizon Health Care presents Cold Packs, Water Bottles and Beach Ball Giveaway, Kids in FREE w/ Kids Pass

August 18th Hoosier Lottery Ticket Giveaway

August 28th Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Argosy Casino, Hat Giveaway sponsored by Eastern Indiana Orthopedics - Fan Appreciation Night, Host Family Recognition Night, U.S. Air Force Night - #21 Ricky Rudd Air Force Showcar and Yukon (Raptor SUV), Ricky the Mascot will be present

August 29th Family Day 4 people $4, must present coupon from Palladium Item, Earlham College Night

August 30th Meijer Monday - 2 for 1 admission, must show Meijer credit card, Bring your Meijer Receipt to the game and enter to win a $25 Meijer gift card. Nottingham Automotive Van Giveaway - must be present to win. IU Alumni Night. IU Alumni can pick up their tickets at the Bursar's Office on campus now.

Thanks for joining us for this edition of News In The Coop. We will be bringing you more news as the season progresses. We would love to hear your comments and suggestions for future articles. Send them to us as staff@RichmondRoosters.com.

See You At the Park!

Tickets are available at the McBride Stadium box office, Side 1 Music on East Main in the Kroger Plaza, or by calling 765-935-PLAY!



Frontier League Stories from August 15, 2004


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