Thursday, June 4, 2020

Geeslin awaits

Portland Rockets first baseman Billy Geeslin awaits a pickoff attempt from pitcher Mitch Waters as Austin Craine of the Miami Valley Wolverines dives back to the base in the first inning Friday night at Runkle-Miller Field. The Rockets are hosting the World Baseball Congress tournament this weekend and will square off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday against the Fort Wayne Jackers. Portland will then play the Summit City Sluggers at 7:30 p.m. The championship game is slated for 4 p.m. Sunday. (The Commercial Review/Chris Schanz)

Play ball!

No matter the forecast, June 16 will be a beautiful day in Portland.
Rockets ready despite change

Their holy grail has been taken away this year.
Rockets took unlikely path to title

Memorable Moments
Fields targeted for more upgrades

Baseball and softball isn’t on the minds of most in January, but it was the focus of the agenda at Portland Park Board’s meeting Tuesday.
Rocket dreams come true

Dru Hall leaned in close to the microphone.
Bettinger burner gives Rockets a walk-off

In back-to-back innings, the Rockets left the potential go-ahead run standing 90 feet away.
Rockets go 1-2 in trip north

MISHAWAKA — An eight-run first inning propelled the Rockets to a win in game two Saturday.
Squeeze thwarts Rockets’ title run

FORT WAYNE — A pair of one-run wins got the Rockets to the semifinal.
Rockets suffer another one-run defeat

FORT WAYNE — They've been close, but they've come up short.
Flamespray, AC advance

Flamespray and All Circuit Electrical earned another day on the diamond.
Rockets split doubleheader with Blues

The Rockets walked it off to take game one.
Rockets win, end losing skid

FORT WAYNE — Any potential anniversary curse is no more.
Rained-out Rockets

The first two attempts at the Portland Rockets playing at home during their 60th season were washed out.
Rocket rally falls short

FORT WAYNE — The Rockets are known for their rallies. They almost put one together Tuesday.
Rockets open with two losses

The 60th iteration of the Rockets began with a couple blemishes.

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