PORTLAND ROCKETS

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.

Rockets continue to win

FORT WAYNE — The Portland Rockets extended their winning streak to 11 games over the weekend by beating the Fort Wayne Orioles Friday night and sweeping a doubleheader against the Fort Wayne Marlins at Carrington Field.

Rockets rally to win title

FORT WAYNE — After dropping the first game of the tournament, the Portland Rockets fought off elimination to win four straight games en route to the championship crown at the Firecracker Classic in Fort Wayne.

Tanner sparks Rockets' victory

FORT WAYNE — Zach Tanner hit two home runs and knocked in five RBIs to propel the Portland Rockets to a 9-1 victory over the Fort Wayne Cougars at Carrington Field Thursday evening.

Rockets refuse to lose

Doug Tinsley strolled confidently down the first-base line as Portland prepared to bat in the bottom of the seventh inning, trailing by one.
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