* The following is an official game recap from the Washington Wild Things * Washington,PA-The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, belted two homeruns in a four-run sixth to power over the Normal Cornbelters in a 6-1 victory on Monday at CONSOL Energy Park. In the bottom of the second, an AJ Nunziato single, which skipped underneath the glove of the visiting left fielder, put the Wild Things on the board and gave them an early 2-0 lead over the ... Read More
Wild Things’ late rally fails as they fall to Cornbelters
On breast cancer awareness night, the Washington Wild Things weren't able to pick up a win in their bright pink uniforms. After a great comeback effort Saturday night, the Wild Things dropped Sunday's contest to the Normal Cornbelters, 5-3. Newcomer from Bucknell University, Dan Goldstein, just joined the team and took the hill for the Wild Things, but couldn't manage to hold the Cornbelters, despite a 1-0 lead after the first inning. Goldstein pitched a perfect 1st inning, getting two ... Read More
Southern Illinois Blanks Washington 5-0
* The following is an official recap from the Washington Wild Things* Washington, PA- Making his fourth start of his career against the Southern Illinois Miners, Frontier League veteran Gary Lee, a Chesapeake, VA native and descendant of General Robert E. Lee, had a difficult time gunning down the Miners offense in a 5-0 defeat at Rent One Park on Thursday. Although Lee threw seven innings and struck out four, his mound opponent Preston Vancil quieted the Washington Wild Things, ... Read More
Newcomer Latimore shines, Wild Things sweep double header
The Washington Wild Things sure are happy that their Tuesday night game was rained out. Newcomer Quincy Latimore, who joined the team late Tuesday night, was able to come in and start Wednesday and provide just about everything the Wild Things needed for two stellar victories over the Rockford Aviators. Game one, which was suspended 1-0 in the top of the first inning Tuesday night, resumed play Wednesday morning. The Wild Things had originally sent Shawn Smith to the mound Tuesday, but ... Read More
Rucinski propels Aviators to 5-1 win
*The following is an official game recap from the Washington Wild Things* Washington, Pa -- In a wet ball game the Rockford Aviators were able to pull out the 5-1 victory over the Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, on Monday at CONSOL Energy Park. The visiting Aviators (19-35) were able to draw first blood. With two outs in the opening frame, left fielder Edgar Corcino singled up the middle off Shawn Blackwell (3-5) plating second baseman Brian Bistagne from ... Read More
Washington drops rubber match to Bombers
The Washington Wild Things found themselves trailing late in the game once again and set up for a late-game rally. Unfortunately they fell short, losing to the Shaumburg Bombers, 5-3. The Wild Things sent Zach LeBarron, who's been solid for the Things so far this season, to the hill for the start. He made it through the first two innings without giving up any hits or runs, but the 3rd inning would bring trouble. The Bombers led off the inning with two singles by Ty Nelson and Bobby Martin. ... Read More
Wild Things pull off one walk-off win as another falls short
When the Washington Wild Things resumed play this past Friday, it looked like things weren't going to get any better. But with a late rally to overcome a 3-0 deficit, the Wild Things were able to pull off a 5-4 win in extra innings over the Schaumburg Bombers.. Saturday night didn't go the same way, as they lost 6-3. In Friday's game, the Wild Things were staring defeat straight in the eyes when the Bomber's second baseman Jordan Dean drove in the go-ahead run with a bases loaded groundout. ... Read More
Washington Wild Things Second Half Season Outlook
When the season started, it seemed as if the Washington Wild Things were turning around their misfortune. The Wild Things started out hot, led by their ferocious pitching staff. The Wild Things found themselves at the top of the Frontier League's East division for most of the first half of the season, but as the weather got hotter, the Things got colder. At the midway point of the Frontier League's season, the Wild Things currently sit at 6th place in the eastern division with a record of 24-27, ... Read More
Wild Things end first half of season with a win
The Washington Wild Things, behind a strong hustle play in the top of the sixth inning, were able to pick up a 4-3 win to cap off the first half of the season. After the Florence Freedom scored a run in the bottom of the first, the Wild Things were able to tack on three runs in the top of the third to take the lead. After Freedom pitcher Casey Henn walked in the first run of the inning in the third, newcomer Matt Mirabel drove in Shain Stoner and Stewart Ijames for the 3-1 lead. The two RBIs ... Read More
Beatty to represent Wild Things in Home Run Derby
One of the best parts of the All Star Game is the festivities that go along with it. The players get a little break from their day-t0-day stresses of the game and get to relax and have a little fun with each other and with the fans. One of the most talked about All Star festivities in baseball is the Home Run Derby. This Tuesday, July 16th, CONSOLE Energy Park will turn into the home of the long ball when Frontier League's best sluggers take the field to see how many they can knock over the ... Read More