Rattlers Playoff Hopes Still Alive as They Battle Bridgeport
July 30, 2003 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Dallas Rattlers News Release
(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Rattlers conclude a home-and-home series against the Bridgeport Barrage on Saturday, August 2nd at Bishop Kearney Field. The game is the 2003 regular season home finale for the Rattlers.
The Rattlers remain in the playoff hunt after last week's 21-19 victory in Bridgeport. For their efforts against the Barrage, Josh Coffman won MLL Offensive Player of the Week honors and Kevin Cassese garnered Cascade MLL Rookie of the Week accolades during Week 9.
Rochester leads the season-series 2-0 after defeating the Barrage at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard last Thursday night. The Rattlers have a 6-0 all-time record against the Barrage. On Saturday, the Rattlers (3-6) battle the Bridgeport Barrage (1-7) in game three of a four-game series. The final game is Thursday, August 14th in Bridgeport. This weekend's contest is a 7:35 p.m. start and will be broadcast on News Talk 950 WROC and www.rochesterrattlers.com.
Rochester has two games remaining against the Barrage and an August 9th matchup against the Baltimore Bayhawks. The Rattlers are in fifth place in the MLL with three games remaining. Rochester trails the Boston Cannons (5-4) by two games for the final playoff spot.
Prior to the Saturday game against the Barrage, the Rochester Rattlers will conduct a pregame clinic at Bishop Kearney Field. The clinic is scheduled from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. with an autograph session to follow. The session is for boys and girls ages 5-15. All participants need a Rattlers game ticket for August 2nd to take part in the clinic. Special $8.00 game tickets for all USA Lacrosse members also include the clinic. Call the Rattlers at 585-454-5425 to order tickets or sign up for the clinic.
Fans can also enjoy the Rochester Rattlers pregame party. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. at Bishop Kearney Field. The event is sponsored by Bud Light, Foodlink, Zweigle's, Atlantis Pools & Spas, the Democrat & Chronicle, and Massage on University.
Major League Lacrosse Stories from July 30, 2003
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- Rattlers Playoff Hopes Still Alive as They Battle Bridgeport - Dallas Rattlers
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