Posted by admin on July 24, 2010 under News | 
Photo Courtesy Judy Nieusma
The Longmont Tigers (13U AA) are proud to announce they will be hosting a Competitve Level Practice/Tryout session open to all local youth baseball players interested in playing this Fall (2010) and next Spring (2011).
Competitive Tryouts for the Tigers will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 29th, at Sandstone Ranch in Longmont (Field #2). Check the Calendar for details and map.
The Tigers just completed another successful season in league and tournament play. Overall the Tigers finished 9-5 in Longmont Baseball League play, and 18-19 including other regional and State tournament play. The Tigers finished 17th at the USSSA 12UAA State Tournament.
The Longmont Tigers are looking for up to 4 players for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011.
If you have interest in joining our team, please register online here:
http://longmonttigers.com/tryout-registration-form/
You may also contact us at coaches@longmonttigers.com and we’ll be happy to talk to you and answer any questions you may have.
Thanks!
Posted by admin on May 8, 2010 under News |
The Tiger’s opened the Mother’s Day Tournament in Lakewood with a draw against the Blue Sox of Evergreen.
The was the first ever match up between the Tigers and a team from Evergreen as well as a team with Sox in their name.
Once again the Tigers drew first blood, picking up a lone run in the top of the first. Pitching and defense again struggled out of the gate. After recording the first out against the first Blue Sox player to take an at bat, the Tigers walked three and added two errors allowing the Sox to take a -1 lead.
As is getting to be a predictable habit – the Tigers buckled down on defense and the second inning was scoreless for both teams.
The third inning saw the defensive woes continue – four errors, two hits and one walk later, the Sox were sitting on a 7-4 lead headed into the fourth.
The fourth inning worsened for the defensively-challenged Tigers – as eight errors were logged along with four solid singles by the Sox.
The Blue Sox played well and completed a 12-5 victory over the Tigers. They move on to play the Eaton Reds while the Tigers attempt to tackle the BC Bears.
As always, check our calendar for schedule details, and come out and support the Tigers!
Posted by admin on May 4, 2010 under News |
Following a solid showing in the Greeley/Windsor May Daze tournament, the Tigers were back in Longmont Baseball League play Monda Night against the Longmont Wildcats.
The Wildcats came in at 3-2 in LBL play, the Tigers at 1-3.
Longmont entered the game with cold bats – and quickly warmed them up notching 4 hits, including the first Home Run of the season, to tally 5 runs in the top of the first.
The Wildcats responded, grabbing 2 runs with a single and a triple, to set the score at 5-2 Tigers after one.
The second inning was quick and quiet as both teams went down in order 1-2-3.
The third inning saw the Tigers’ bats again catch fire with four hits. A single, triple and another Home Run tallied four more runs. With one run by the Wildcats in the top half – the Tigers now owned a 9-3 lead.
In the fourth, the Tigers added three more, again with good hitting. No runs for the Wildcats and two more by the Tigers in the fifth put this one out of reach.
The game ended in a 14-3 victory for the Tigers!
Next up for the Tigers – back into Tournament action at the Mother’s Day Tournament this coming weekend in Lakewood, Colorado. As always, check our calendar for schedule details, and come out and support the Tigers!
Posted by admin on May 3, 2010 under News |
Day Two of the Greeley/Windsor May Daze tournament had the Longmont Tigers matched up against Longmont Baseball League opponent Berthoud.
After the Tigers went down 1-2-3 in the top of the first, they quickly struggled early on the mound. The opening inning saw the Spartans shoot quickly out of the gate with 6 hits, to score 6 quick runs and go up 6-0.
The Tigers again went down1-2-3 however the defense picked up in the second inning, only yielding one run on one hit in the inning. Spartans lead extended to 0-7 after two.
Finally in the fourth inning, Longmont’s perseverance paid off and the Tigers gutted out their first run on 2 hits in the inning. Even with a double in the fifth, the Tigers ultimately could not recover and muster up the strength to give the Spartans a real battle. Spartans win this one by a 10-2 final count.
Next up for the Tigers – back into Longmont Baseball League play with a game at the newly formed Longmont Wildcats. We’re out at Draper Field at Clark Centennial Park – first pitch is at 7:00 PM sharp!
As always, check our calendar for schedule details, and come out and support the Tigers!
Posted by admin on May 2, 2010 under News |
Game 2 of the Greeley/Windsor May Daze tournament had the Longmont Tigers squaring off against the Eastern Colorado Cobras.
The Tigers last faced the Cobras, a strong hitting and speedy team, in the USSSA State tournament last year, where the Cobras easily handled the Tigers 21-6.
The Tigers knew this would be a tough battle and this second match up didn’t disappoint, opening with two and a half scoreless innings.
In the bottom of the third, the Tigers struck first, collecting two runs to go up 2-0. The Cobras quickly responded in the top of the fourth with 3 to take the lead, however a run by the Tigers had this one back to even at 4-4 going into the fifth.
Eastern Colorado took their second lead with two outs in the fifth – off of a triple and a single, to score one and go up 4-3, forcing the Tigers to attempt to come from behind again.
In what may have been the gutsiest inning for the Longmont Tigers all season, the Tigers manufactured 2 runs to take the lead. Following a walk and reaching on an error, a single brought in one run, and then with two outs another hit sent the lead run home.
Longmont took to the mound and closed out the 5-4 victory with 3 sequential outs.
An impressive outing by both teams made for an entertaining and suspenseful game to watch. Both teams move on into bracket play today in the tournament. The Cobras meet the Eaton Reds and the Tigers match up with Longmont Baseball League member Berthoud.
Check the Greeley/Windsor May Daze tournament bracket or our calendar for schedule details, and come out and support the Tigers!
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The Longmont Tigers opened up the Greeley/Windsor May Daze tournament against the formidable Fort Collins Stampede on Saturday morning.
The Stampede were one of only two teams with previous USSSA tournament points – they came in with the most at 85.
The Tigers new they had a challenge on their hands – and they stood up to it well, ultimately falling 8-12 to the Fort Collins club in a well-matched, hard fought game by both teams.
The game opened with the Stampede quickly drawing first blood, with a run scored in the top of the first. The Fort Collins team was quick and assertive on the base paths. Ready for action, Longmont responded with two runs in the bottom half, showing some base running prowess of their own – and the game was on.
Fort Collins responded notching five runs over the next two innings. With four runs posted by the Tigers – this game was suddenly all knotted up again at 6-6. After a scoreless fourth inning, it remained 6-6 going into the 5th inning.
The Stampede broke through first, gathering 6 runs in the top half – and while the Tigers worked hard to respond, they fell just short – generating just 2 more runs.
The Tigers are really beginning to find themselves as a team – matching up against clubs the caliber of Fort Collins is fantastic for their development. Hats off to the Stampede for a well-played game. Great job to the Tigers, and now on to the Cobras!
As always, check our calendar for schedule details, and come out and support the Tigers!
Posted by admin on April 28, 2010 under News |
The Longmont Tigers rolled into Boulder Tuesday night looking to rope one of the Longmont Baseball League leaders – the Boulder Bison.
The Tigers’ bats were luke warm at best, generating no runs in the opening half inning on one hit, a K and two long Fly Outs.
Boulder broke through quickly in the bottom of the first taking two walks and scoring on an error, to go up 0-1 on the Tigers.
The second inning was a pitching and defensive showcase by both clubs, each team picking a runner of a base, and moving into the third with the score still 0-1 to the Bison.
Ultimately the Tigers’ bats never caught any heat, and the Bisons’ warmed up just enough – they added 7 runs while the Tigers added just 1 the rest of the way.
An exciting game to watch, unfortunately ended in a somewhat lopsided loss for Longmont, 1-8.
The Tigers are always moving ahead! Next up, the Tigers head back to Windsor for the Greeley/Windsor May Daze tournament.
The fellas open against the Ft. Collins Stampede at 9 AM Saturday and then match up with the Eastern Colorado Cobras at 1 PM. Longmont and the LBL will also be represented by the Longmont Force and the Berthoud Spartans. Should be a great weekend for baseball!
For details, be sure to check our calendar for details, and come out and support the Tigers!
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The Windsor Wizards outlasted the Longmont Tigers on Monday night, handing the Tigers a 8-10 loss.
After jumping out with 2 quick runs in the top of the first, the Tigers failed to get the pitching dialed in, issuing eight walks in the first inning. Combined with 2 hits and an error in the field and the Tigers quickly fell way behind, 2-9.
Never feeling out of it, the Tigers began the hard battle back, picking up 4 runs in the top of the 2nd inning. After 2 hits in the 1st inning, the Tigers picked up 3 more to push some runs across and make it 6-9 after two innings.
The teams battled to a draw in the 3rd inning, each scoring a run, taking the score to 7-10.
In the fourth the Tigers managed just one more run, and the rally fell just short, falling 8-100.
There was a lot to be positive about in the losing effort – the hitting came back around, matching the Wizards with 11 each.
Next up, the Boulder Bison out in scenic Boulder, tomorrow night. Be sure to check our calendar for details, and come out and support the Tigers!
Posted by admin on April 21, 2010 under News |
The Longmont Tigers tallied their first loss in just their second game of the season to the Longmont Falcons 0-3 on Wednesday night.
This was a pitching and defensive showcase by both teams. The Tigers and Falcons both turned double plays, had put outs at the plate, and pitched strong, resulting in an exciting, scoreless game through 2 1/2 innings.
The Tigers were the first to crack, in the 3rd inning – giving up 3 walks. 3 runs then scored on 2 throwing errors in the field.
The Tigers did regroup on pitching and defense, keeping their chances for a comeback alive, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 3 Falcons the rest of the way.
Ultimately the Tigers never found the handle on offense in this one - and the Falcons never did crack. With rain pouring in the bottom of the fifth, and time nearly out, the game was called at 0-3 – a win for the Falcons.
The Tigers head into a busy 5-day stretch of games, starting Friday with a 5:30 PM opener versus the Louisville Predators in the King Lyles Memorial Tournament in Denver. Saturday’s slate has the Tigers facing the Longmont Stealth at 10 AM and the Eaton Reds at 2 PM.
Even more baseball follows that, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday! So, be sure to check our calendar for details, and come out and support the Tigers!
Posted by admin on April 12, 2010 under News |
The Longmont Tigers opened their 2010 season with a 17-2 victory over the JM Roughriders on Monday night.
The Roughriders jumped to an early 2-0 lead after the top of the first – however the Tigers quickly responded with 6 runs in the bottom half.
In the second inning, great pitching and defense were on display as the Roughriders were put away in a 3-pitch, 1, 2, 3 inning, all with put-outs in the field.
The Tigers then put some offense together, adding 9 runs to take a well-earned 15-2 lead.
The Tigers’ defense held strong again in the top of the third, yielding no runs to the determined Roughriders. Ultimately two more runs scored by the Tigers in the bottom of the third finished the game – a 17-2 victory.
The Tigers demonstrated a great team effort, on offense and defense – and with solid pitching. The Roughriders 2 runs came on a walk and a wild pitch, so this was a no-hitter by the Tigers.
Overall, it was just fantastic to see the boys finally get back on the field and play.
The Tigers have a 9-day break until their next game. They’ll take on the Longmont Falcons, on Wednesday, April 21, at Sandstone Ranch in Longmont. Be sure to check our calendar for details, and come out and support the Tigers!
Posted by admin on April 11, 2010 under News |
Play Ball!
They’re back! The Longmont Tigers have been hard at work over the (relatively) long, cold, and snowy Colorado winter – all in preparation for this coming season. At long last it is here!
The Tigers officially open the 2010 Spring/Summer season with a Longmont Baseball League matchup on Monday, April12th against the JM Roughriders.
The LBL 12U AA division has a bunch of teams this season, fifteen in total, so each team will have 14 games, playing each other one time. Certainly some variety to make the season interesting! Like most of the teams in this league and across the State, the Tigers are just ready to get out onto the field for some baseball. Finally, spring is here!
The game is at 7:00 PM at Draper Field at Clark Centennial Park in Longmont. Check our calendar for directions and details.
Come out for some baseball – we’d love to see you there!
Posted by admin on February 28, 2010 under News |
Another Calvin and Hobbes for your Sunday afternoon:
Source: GoComics.com
