The Washington Wild Things have shaken up their organization by making moves in the clubhouse and front office. The team has promoted manager Bob Bozzuto to administrative vice president. He will report directly to Francine W. Williams, the organizations managing partner. Bozzuto — who is also the Athletic Director for North Allegheny Schools — worked his way through the ranks with Washington being part of the team since early 2000 as bench coach, infield coach, hitting coach, and third ... Read More
Wild Things end season with 7-1 win
The Washington Wild Things finished the 2015 campaign on a high note with a 7-1 victory over the Windy City Thunderbolts on Sunday afternoon at CONSOL Energy Park. Washington starter Luke Wilkins (8-5) went the distance allowing one run on seven hits while striking out nine. The complete-game effort was a large improvement from his last start against the Thunderbolts (41-55) where he lasted 5.1 innings while allowing four runs on seven hits in a Wild Things 12-4 victory on August 19th. "I ... Read More
AM Joe: Friday night lights return to Western Pa.
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Friday, September 4, 2015. What's on tap for today: It's Fireworks Friday in Washington, Pa. as the Wild Things (40-53) are back at home following a 4-0, 11-inning win last night. First pitch against the Windy City Thunderbolts is at 7:05 p.m. 95.3 WJPA-FM The Pirates (79-53) will need to turn things around quickly if they want to catch the St. Louis Cardinals (86-47) in the National League Central. The Bucs have an opportunity ... Read More
AM Joe: Football is back!
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 3, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Pirates (79-52) will l0ok to avoid their second consecutive sweep this season at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers (57-75) at Miller Park. Francisco Liriano will try to be the stopper for the Bucs. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh At Heinz Field, the Steelers will wrap up their 2015 preseason slate by hosting the Carolina Panthers at 7:30 p.m. before final ... Read More
AM Joe: Which Pitt is it?
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Tuesday, September 1, 2015. What's on tap for today: Duquesne will announce the school's new athletic director in a press conference at 10 a.m. The Pirates (79-50) are back in action after a much-needed rest day. They're in Milwaukee for the first game of a nine-game National League Central road trip that will also see them visit the Cardinals and the Reds. If the Pirates want to catch the Cardinals, they'll need to improve ... Read More
AM Joe: The Bucs are on a roll
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Sunday, August 30, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Pirates (79-49) have won four straight games and will go for a series sweep of the Colorado Rockies (51-76) this afternoon at 1:35 p.m. Charlie Morton (right) will take the hill for the Bucs against Jorge De La Rosa. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh It's the series finale of the penultimate 2015 homestead at Consol Energy Park as the Washington Wild Things (39-45) host the Evansville ... Read More
Herald propels Wild Things past Evansville
Rookie Cody Herald came to the plate with a different mental approach on Saturday evening and it paid off as his two-double, 4 RBI performance helped the Washington Wild Things cruise by the Evansville Otters 7-2 at CONSOL Energy Park. Herald paced the Wild Things (39-50) with a bases-clearing double in the second and another RBI double in the third. It was a welcome change for the designated hitter, who changed his mental approach after a chat with his father. "I've been struggling some ... Read More
Wild Things comeback falls short
The Washington Wild Things scored twice in the ninth inning, but their comeback fell short to the Gateway Grizzlies 3-2 on Saturday night at CONSOL Energy Park. Washington (36-47) didn't produce much offense prior to the final inning totaling three hits through eight innings as Grizzlies starter Vince Molesky (4-6) kept them off balance through 7.2 innings. The Wild Things did have a chance to break onto the scoreboard in the fifth with runners on the corners and one out, but Maxx Garrett ... Read More
Maybe next year, Washington
The Washington Wild Things have what it takes to be a contender. They just didn't find that out until it was too late. There may still be 15 games left in the 2015 regular season, but it may be time to look towards next season as the Wild Things currently sit nine games out of the final Wild Card spot in the Frontier League. The team has started to move pieces of this year's squad trading third basemen Carter Bell to the Joliet Slammers in exchange for a player-to-be-named later, starter ... Read More
Wild Things walk-off in extras
The Washington Wild Things completed a three-game sweep of the Windy City Thunderbolts with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings thanks to a walk-off walk by Matt Ford. The game-ending free pass completed an unusual bottom of the tenth for the Wild Things as Austin Wobrock singled with one out and Maxx Garrett followed with a walk on a full count. The Thunderbolts then intentionally walked Andrew Heck to load the bases after Joel Lima (3-4) threw a wild pitch during the at bat advancing the runners to ... Read More