Thunder Rolls Into Playoffs
August 31, 2009 - United League Baseball (ULB)
Coastal Bend Thunder News Release
August 30, 2009 - Robstown, TX - The Coastal Bend Thunder, in their inaugural season, clinched a playoff birth tonight even though they lost, 5-4 to the Laredo Broncos when the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings lost 8 - 4 to the San Angelo Colts.
The Thunder hosts a home playoff game Tuesday against the San Angelo Colts at RMB Fairgrounds Field at 7:35pm. Tickets go on sale at 9am at RMB Fairgrounds Field for reserved, general admission and Suites.
Former W.B. Ray and San Diego Padre pitcher, J.J. Trujillo will take the mound for the Thunder in game 1 of the 3 game series. Game 2 and 3 move to San Angelo and are set for Wednesday and Thursday in if necessary. Frank James will pitch game 2 for the Thunder and if needed, another former W.B. Ray pitcher Toro Trevino will pitch game 3.
"This is a big accomplishment making the playoffs in our first year," said Thunder GM C.J. Bauer. "Then to have a local product, J.J. Trujillo on the mound for our first playoff game, this is storybook. We want to thanks all of our loyal fans who never gave up on us and invite everyone out to the playoff game. We need to pack the park Tuesday and cheer these guys on as they try to bring a Championship to the Coastal Bend.
United League Baseball Stories from August 31, 2009
- Playoff schedule announced: Colts set for Robstown - San Angelo Colts
- Colts Eliminate WhiteWings - San Angelo Colts
- Thunder Rolls Into Playoffs - Coastal Bend Thunder
- Roadrunners clinch second seed, homefield advantage - Edinburg Roadrunners
- Broncos end 2009 season with a walkoff - Laredo Broncos
- WhiteWings end season in heart-breaking fashion - Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings
- WhiteWings to Stay on Road for First Round of Playoffs if Applicable - Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings
- Amarillo jumps to #3 on Famous Chicken's all-time list after recent visit - Amarillo Dillas
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