Sox vs. Newshounds Tonight

Tonight at eight o'clock, Murphy's Green Sox will take on the Falls Church News Hounds in more inter-division play. The News Hounds and the Sox have a history of tight games.

This is the Sox's first Tuesday night game of the year, and the the first of four games this week. Game is at Blair H.S., and players should show at 7.

Sox Come Back, Take Down Expos

Trailing 8-0 after the top of the second, Murphy's Green Sox mounted a furious comeback and knocked off the River Dogs/Expos 12-8 last Thursday night at Wheaton.

The Expos scored four in the first off of Mike Connolly, who struggled with history's smallest strike zone, and yielded a three-run home run. In the second, the Expos put up another four, off of Connolly and reliever Randy Sansom who made his Green Sox debut in less-than ideal circumstances. In the third, after the Sox got on the board in the second, Sansom shut down the Expos.

Powered by a three-run double by Connolly, a clutch two-out, two-RBI single by Stew Risher, and three-run performances for Steve White, Trevor Gray, and Tim Carney at the bottom of the order, the Sox scored 12 runs.

White put the clamp down on the Expos, holding them scoreless over four innings before the time limit hit, giving the Sox the victory.

Sox's Wheaton Finale Tonight

Murphy's Green Sox play their last scheduled game at Wheaton for the summer, tonight at 8 pm. Their four game winning streak is on the line against a formidable River Dogs squad. These two teams have played some memorable games over the years.

Mike Connolly will get the start. Players should be there at 7, if they can.

Sox Sweep Cards

Murphys Green Sox took two from their rival Cards, 15-2 and 4-3.

Jon Jay started the morning game, and gave up only one run through three innings. Carlos Soto ignited the Sox offense with a bases-loaded two-RBI single in the first, leading to a seven-run rally. Soto finished the game 3-for-3. Steve White mopped up with three stellar innings, as the Sox gonged their third straight opponent.

In the mid-day matchup, Green Sox defense let down starter Jim Hayes by yielding two unearned runs in the first. Murphy's climbed back slowly, and took a 3-2 lead going into the sixth.

A bizarre bullpen waltz of McEntee and Fry ended up yielding a run in the sixth, but shutting the Cards down in the seventh. In the bottom of the last inning, Matt Pearsall got a one-out infield single, followed by a Kyle Paulson double. Pearsall held at third, and the Cards intentionally walked Soto. Stew Risher promptly lined a game-winning walk-off single past third, scoring Pearsall and giving the Sox their fourth straight win.

Sox Hit the Gong Twice

On two consecutive Thursdays, Murphy's Green Sox sent their opponents home early, leading by 12 after 7 innings.

On May 12, the Sox battled back from a 3-0 deficit to trounce the Senators 22-4. Jon Jay settled down after a rough first inning and pitched two goose eggs. Stosh Fry followed with three scoreless innings, allowing only one hit, and breaking four bats. Steve White mopped up in the 7th inning, and got his first hit. Tim Carney was the only Sox to not reach base.

On May 19, the Sox stuck it to the Falls Church Red Barons. Mike Connolly, apparently enhanced by a kidney stone lodged in his howdyasay, pitched a masterful four innings, and collected three hits. Pete Battikha relieved, and Jeremy "Scout" Stockwell pitched a 1-2-3 7th to seal the deal.

The Sox are now 2-1.

Sox to Battle Other Senators Thursday Night

On Thursday night at Wheaton Regional Park, Murphy's Green Sox will try to pick up their first win of the season. The Sox face the senior Senators from Arlington, one of the oldest teams in the league.

With a gash in his leg (see below), Sox starting catcher Dad will miss the game.

First pitch is at 8 pm, players should show at 7. This field is notoriously a pain to get to. Directions here.

Sox Drop Opener

ROCKVILLE, MD.--Despite a strong start from Cory McSurgery and good pitching throughout, Murphy's Green Sox dropped the 2005 opener 6-1 to the Senators Base Ball Club.

Weak hitting and some clutch Senators plays kept the Sox off the board for most of the night. The Sox defense was as good as one could expect in the first game, with a few sweet plays.

Tim Carney collected the Sox's first hit of the season with a nasty bunt in the third inning. Carlos Soto, in his first plate appearance of the year, drove in the team's first run.

Jeremey "Dad" Sansom got first blood of the year.

Opening Day

On Thursday night, the Green Sox open up against Senators BBC, our division rivals at lovely Shirley Povitch Stadium in Cabin John Park. First pitch is at 8 p.m.

Just off of surgery, Cory McEnfresh will get the start for the Sox. Be there by seven.

Shirley Povitch is just off the 270 spur. Get directions here.