Sugar Land shuts out Lancaster 5-0 in Atlantic League baseball action.

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By Robert H Kelly
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SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (August 15, 2016) After over a 90-minute rain delay, the Sugar Land Skeeters added to their two run lead and downed the Lancaster Barnstormers by the score of 5-0 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas on Monday, August 15, 2016. With the win, Sugar land moved to 23-15 in the second half of the season in the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League. They currently have a one and one-half game lead on the second place team, the York Revolution.

The Skeeters scored two runs in the second inning and added three insurance runs in the eighth. Starting pitcher Brett Marshall received the win, hos third of the season while Lancaster starter Terry Doyle was credited with the loss; his sixth of the season.

Rene Tosoni connected for his fifth home run of the season over the left field wall while Jeremy Barfield blasted a two-run shot to secure the win for Sugar Land.

The Skeeters and Barnstormers will face off in the second game of their current series at 7:05 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 with right handed pitchers Jake Hale (5-2, 2.96 ERA) and Justin Jackson (1-0, 3.52 ERA) slated to take the mount.

Sugar Land Skeeters drop fourth game in a row to Lancaster Barnstormers

Starter Tim Stauffer threw seven complete
innings in Sugar Land's loss to Lancaster.
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By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2015 TexSport Publications

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (July 26, 2015) The Sugar Land Skeeters got on the scoreboard first, but could not hold on to the lead, dropping their fourth game in a row to the Lancaster Barnstormers by the score of 2-1 on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Constellation Field in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, Texas. With the loss, the Barnstormers now lead the Skeeters 37-36 in all-time games and hold a 7-6 advantage in 2015.

The game was scoreless through the first four and a half innings, when the Skeeters finally got on the scoreboard when shortstop PatrickPalmeiro slammed a double into the center field wall for a double. AllanDykstra, who was on first base as a result of being hit with a Bryan Morgado pitch, scored his sixth run of the season.

Brian Cavazos-Galvez (31) connected for a
two-run homer in Lancaster's 2-1 win over Sugar Land.
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Lancaster wasted no time in coming back; scoring two runs in the sixth inning on a Brian Cavazos-Galvez home run, with Yusuke Kajimoto scoring from first base. It was the Albuquerque, New Mexico native’s  twelfth round tripper of the season.

Sugar Land’s first baseman Delwyn Young snapped a 15-game hitting streak, going 0-for-4 in the loss and dropping his batting average to .258. He currently has 76 hits, 12 doubles, and seven home runs, and 24 RBI in 2015. Skeeter starter Tim Stauffer completed seven full innings; giving up five hits and two runs, both of them earned, in receiving the loss. Lancaster starter Morgado secured the win, his second of 2015. Pete Andrelczyk, pitching one inning in relief, received his fourth save of the season. 

The Skeeters managed only three hits in the loss and have dropped their last four games, heading into a seven-game road trip. They will face the Camden Riversharks in a three-game series. July 29-30 before heading to Regency Furniture Stadium to play Southern Maryland on July 31 to August 3. They will return to Constellation Field on Wednesday, August 5 for a four-game series against the Long Island Ducks.

Lancaster Barnstormers down Sugar Land Skeeters, 3-0

Fans of all sizes were on hand to support the
Sugar Land Skeeters at Constellation Field.
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By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2015 TexSport Publications

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (July 24, 2015) The Sugar Land Skeeters could not get the hits to turn into runs and as a result, dropped a 3-0 decision to the Lancaster Barnstormers at Constellation Field in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, Texas on Friday, July 24, 2015. The loss was their second straight to Lancaster and dropped the Skeeters’ record to 7-8 for the second half of the Atlantic League season. They are currently 36-35 overall for the season and will face the Barnstormers two more times on the current home stand.

Lancaster struck first with a solo home run by shortstop Lance Zawadzki in the second inning. He connected on a 3-1 pitch for his second round tripper of the season. They added two additional run in the fourth inning. First baseman Brian Cavazos-Galvez send left fielder Kent Matthes home from third base. Later in the inning, designated hitter Mike McDade scored on an error by Skeeter shortstop Amadeo Zazueta.

Sugar Land connected for six hits, but could not get anyone home and with the loss, gave Lancaster starting pitcher Shunsuke Watanabe his fifth win of the season. Roy Merritt received the loss for the Skeeters, dropping his record to 3-3.  Barnstormer relief pitcher was credited with the save, his third in 2015.

Sugar Land second baseman Renny Osuna went 2-of-4 at the plate while left fielder Kevin Russo was 2-for-5. Both teams committed two errors in the match. The Skeeters left 11 runners on base, while Lancaster stranded four.

Their Saturday, July 25 matchup is scheduled for a 6:05 p.m. CDT start with right-hander Matt Wright (5-3 3.97 ERA) scheduled to take the mount for Sugar Land. The Barnstormers have listed right-hander Ray Hanson (1-0, 1.80 ERA) as their starter. 

Sugar Land Skeeters down Lancaster Barnstormers 7-1 off two three-run homers

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By Robert H Kelly
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SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (July 22, 2015) Powered by a pair of three-run home runs, the SugarLand Skeeters slugged their way to a 7-1 win over the Lancaster Barnstormers at Constellation Field in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. With the victory, the Skeeters raise their season record to 42-40 and their second half record to 6-6 in the Atlantic League.

The 3,325 baseball fans in attendance saw starting pitcher Joss Geer throw seven complete innings, giving up nine hits and the single run. He raised his season record to 4-2. The right-hander struck out five batters, walked two and raised his ERA to 3.21 for the season.

At the plate, catcher Chris Wallace collected his twelfth home run of the season with his three RBI blast. That moves him into the lead in the home run race in the Atlantic League. Left fielder Johan Limonta received his first home run while playing for the Skeeters in his three-run shot. 

The Skeeters will continue their current series against Lancaster with a double-header on Thursday, June 23, 2015. The first game has an 11 a.m. CDT first pitch with the second game scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The series will continue on Friday, July 24 with a 7:05 p.m. CDT first pitch. The Saturday, July 25 game will begin at 6:05 p.m. CDT with the Sunday, July 26 match up begining at 5:05 p.m. CDT. 

Sugar Land Skeeters down Lancaster, 5-3 in Atlantic League action (Photo Slideshow)

By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2014 TexSport Publications

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (July 21, 2014) La Vita Loca Photography's Darla Tamulitis was on hand in Sugar Land to document the Skeeters' 5-3 win over the Lancaster Barnstormers. Below is a slide show about the game.

Sugar Land takes down Lancaster on Nick Stavinoha multi-hit game

By Robert H Kelly

Nick Stavinoha went 2-for-3 with two runs versus Lancaster.

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SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (July 21, 2014) Erupting for three hits in the first inning, the Sugar Land Skeeters went on defeat the Lancaster Barnstormers by the score of 5-3 at Constellation Field in the Houston suburb of Sugar land on Monday, July 21, 2014.

They added additional runs in the third and fifth innings to secure the win and take the current series against the Barnstormers to 2-2.

Skeeters’ designated hitter Nick Stavinoha was a monster at the plate; going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

The Cypress, Texas native, who  last played for Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan, raised his batting average to .250 for the season.

Right hander pitcher Clint Everts pitched seven complete innings for Sugar Land; giving up a single run off three hits. He is now 3-7 with a 5.80 ERA in 15 games.

Gary Gaetti saw his Skeeters win 2-in-a-row.

Joe Gardner received the loss for Lancaster, his first of the season, dropping to 1-1 in three games.

In the three previous games of the six-game home stand, Lancaster won the first two games; 5-2 on Friday, July 18 and 5-4 on Saturday, July 19.

Sugar land bounced back on Sunday, July 20 with a 3-2 win.

Sugar Land and Lancaster will meet two more times during this current series; on Tuesday, July 22, with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch and on Wednesday, July 23, with a 6:05 p.m. start.

Probable starters on Tuesday will be RHP Dan Meadows (1-2, 407 ERA) for Sugar Land and RHP Mark Rogers (3-3, 3-69 ERA) for Lancaster.

On Wednesday, the Skeeters will sed RHP Matt Wright (6-6, 3.06 ERA) to the mound. He will face LHP Dan Osterbrock (7-2, 3.75 ERA).

Sugar Land Skeeters fall to Lancaster Barnstormers, 7-5

Adam Godwin (41) connected for two hits, one run, and two 

RBI in the Skeeters' 7-5 loss to Lancaster. 

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By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2013 TexSport Publications

(SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, August 1, 2013) Succumbing to three runs in the tenth inning, the Sugar Land Skeeters dropped the fourth game in a row to the Lancaster Barnstormers by the score of 7-5 at Constellation Field in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land on Thursday evening, August 1, 2013.

The game was tied at four-all after nine innings when the Barnstormers erupted for the three runs to give the Skeeters their first four-game loss for the season.

Sugar Land jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning when Adam Godwin connected for a two-run home run, scoring himself and lead-off batter Jeff Dominguez from second base.

Lancaster came back in the third inning with two runs, along with single runs in the sixth and eighth innings to tally their four runs at the end of regulation.

The Skeeters scored single runs in the fourth and seventh innings to complete their four runs.

Sugar Land added a single run in the tenth inning, but was unable to send any runners home for the loss.

Errors hindered the Skeeters; with Dominguez, Koby Clemens, and pitcher Gary Majewski all miss-fielding balls for the three-error game.

Twelve pitchers saw action in the game, with Lancaster sending seven hurlers to the mound while Sugar Land countered with five.

Jason Richardson got his third win of the season for Lancaster while Gary Majewski was credited with the third loss of the season for the Skeeters.

With the loss, Sugar Land fell to 65-32 for the season and 18-9 for the second half.

They remain in first place in the Freedom Division, closely followed by Lancaster with a 16-11 record.

The Skeeters will now hit the road for a three game series against the Bridgeport Bluefish followed by a three-game series against the Camden Riversharks.

They return to Sugar Land on Friday, August 19, 2013 for a six-game series against the Long Island Ducks.

Sugar Land Skeeters hold off Lancaster rally in 8-7 win

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By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2013 TexSport Publications

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA (July 23, 2013) The Sugar Land Skeeters jumped out to an early seven run lead and held off a Lancaster rally to down the Barnstormers by the score of 8-7 in the first game of a three-game series on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Skeeters left the Houston area on Monday morning for a seven game road trip against Lancaster and the York Revolution.

The Skeeters scored five runs in the second inning with second baseman Jeff Dominguez accounting for three of the runs with his three-run homer off starting pitcher Will Savage.

Ryan Langerhans and Aaron Bates scored the other two runs in the inning.

They added two more runs in the third inning when Koby Clemens scored from first base on a Russ Mitchell double.

Mitchell then scored from second base when Dominic Ramos got on base due to an error by Barnstormer third baseman Jason Taylor.

The Barnstormers came back with four runs in the third inning, a single run in the seventh and two runs in the ninth to close out their scoring

Skeeters’ starting pitcher Scott Elarton received the win and raised his record to 6-6 of the season.

Greg Majewski, pitching a single inning of relief, got the safe.

With the home run, Dominguez has reached base safely in 20 straight games and now has three home runs for the season.

In their second game of the three game series on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, the Skeeters will send right handed pitcher Clint Evers to the mount.

The Barnstormers will counter with lefty Derrick Loop.

Evers has a 2-2 record with a ERA of 2.25.

Loop posts a 1-4 record with a 4.81 ERA.

Game time is set for 6:05 p.m. EDT.

Lancaster falls to Sugar Land, 4-3 in extra innings.

Skeeters' catcher Manny Meija slides into third base
while Terry Tiffee gets the forced-out in the third
inning. Photo by Darla Tamulitis-La Vita Loco
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By Robert H Kelly
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SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (May 27, 2012) Connecting for a walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the tenth inning, shortstop Dominic Ramos connected on an 0-2 pitch to give the Sugar Land Skeeters a 4-3 win over the Lancaster Barnstormers at Constellation Field in Sugar Land.

The win raised the Skeeters’ season record to 14-15 and allowed them to take the four-game series 3-1.

The Barnstormers jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning when left fielder Blake Gailen scored from second base on a double by third baseman Terry Tiffee.

They scored their second run of the game in the fifth inning when second baseman Brad Boyer scored from third base on a passed ball.

The Skeeters came back in the bottom of the inning when Josh Pressley connected for his third homerun of the season to cut the Barnstormers lead to one.

Lancaster followed up with their own homerun in the next innings on a Tommy Everidge round tripper to give the Barnstormers a two-run lead.

Not to be outdone, Skeeters’ right fielder Jason Botts tallied his own homerun over the left field wall to take the score to 3-2 in favor of the Barnstormers.

The Skeeters evened the score at 3-all when player-coach Vic Gutierrez scored from third base on a passed ball to tie the score and sent the game to extra innings.

Right fielder Jason Botts ended the game in the bottom of the tenth inning with a walk-off homerun to give the Skeeters the victory.

Pressley’s home run in the fifth inning was his 99th as an Atlantic League player.

In addition, Botts extended his game hitting streak to eight

The Skeeters will begin a four-game series against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Monday with the first pitch set for 6:05 p.m.