PORTLAND ROCKETS

Rockets claim first title

The Rockets are bridesmaids no more.

Tournament opens Friday

Five teams will visit Portland this weekend to join the Rockets in the World Baseball Congress Tournament.

Failure to launch

The Rockets walked the first two batters, giving up a run in the opening inning without allowing a hit. They dropped a fly ball in the second inning, and a had a runner get picked off of first base in the third.

Rockets win NABF regional crown

CINCINNATI — It was a beautiful day in Cincinnati.

Wellman powers Rockets

CINCINNATI — A couple of local players led the Rockets as they started their quest for a second tournament title in as many weeks.

DREAM MISSION

For more than five decades, Dick Runkle, Ray Miller, Randy Miller and generations of their players have kept the dream alive.

Rockets split at series

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Rockets used up all their hits in the morning.

Rockets drop Series opener

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Rockets put up a strong fight in their first World Series game. But a four-run deficit proved too much to overcome.

Expensive endeavor

In the Major Leagues, deep playoff runs mean player bonuses, more TV money and an explosion in merchandise sales.

Tanner powers Rockets over Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio — Zach Tanner enjoyed the familiar setting.

Happy to be home

A 10-inning tie and a one-run loss on back-to-back nights had the Rockets ready to end their long season-opening road trip.

Delayed victory

The first night game of the season at Runkle-Miller Field lasted nearly as long as Saturday’s doubleheader. The result was worth the wait for the Rockets.

Ready to repeat

It took the Portland Rockets more than 50 years to make their first World Series appearance.They have no intention of waiting that long again.

Rockets play four, win four

Rocket bats clobbered their way through a pair of doubleheaders over the weekend, while Rocket pitching limited opponents to just three runs in four games.

Rocket bats explode

There was an Independence Day atmosphere in the air, with fireworks bursting beyond the left-field fence at Runkle-Miller Field. The Rockets provided plenty of explosiveness at the plate as well.
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