Cigars get back on track with a win

After back to back losses to the Pirates and Red Sox, the Cigars got back on track with a 10-2 win over the Royals. Sean Turnan had 9 Ks and held the Royals to just 2 runs over 7 innings. Steven Matthews and Edwin Marcial each had 2 hits including a homer and a double. 

Cigars cruise past the Braves

The Cigars beat the Braves 18-0. Sean Turnan held the Braves to just 2 hits over 7 innings. Lanny Lautenschlager and Alfredo Medina each had 3 hits to lead the Cigars offense. Next up the Cigars take on the Pirates. The Cigars have not played the Pirates since losing to them in the division series championship 2 years ago. 

Cigars take down A's; improve to 4-1

Behind 2 long balls from Tom Dicesare and 6 strong innings from Sean Turnan the Cigars rolled past the A's 18-3 to improve to 4-1 on the season.

Cigars come back to defeat the Cubs

Down 5 late in the game, the Cigars rallied to beat the Cubs 9-7. Leo Blair hit a grand slam in the top of the 7th to tie the game at 6 all. Lanny Lautenschlager hit a solo shot in the 8th to give the Cigars a one run lead. Steven Matthews had 3 hits while Eric Johnson and Lanny combined to hold the Cubs to just 7 runs over nine innings. 

Cigars rained out again; John Struble gets knee surgery

The Cigars were rained out again for the third time this season. It's been a rainy spring in Atlanta and between rain and holidays we've only managed 3 games thus far. Its going to be a busy second half of the season. We'll be off for the Memorial Day weekend and back in action against the Cubs in two weeks. 

In other news, Cigars infielder John Struble (right) got knee surgery on Monday and will be out 4-6 weeks. We all wish John a speedy recovery so he can get back on the field soon.

Cigars rained out against the Angels

This past Sunday's game vs. the Angels was rained out. The Cigars are 2-1 and in 2nd place in the MSBL American League East division.

Cigars beat Brewers on walk off homer

Despite leading 16-6 at one point, the Cigars needed a walk off 3 run home run by Tom Hart to beat the Brewers 19-17. The Cigars offense was led by Steven Mathews who was four for four including a 3 run homer, and Al Medina who was 3 for 3 with a triple, double and single and had 4 RBIs. 

Cigars beat the Barracudas

The Cigars clobbered out 18 hits including 4 dingers to beat the Cudas 21-8. Alfredo Medina hit a grand slam and Sean Turnan, Steven Mathews and Tom Dicesare also went deep. Sean Turnan pitched 6 strong innings to earn the win. The Cigars are now 1-1 on the season.

Cigars drop opener to Rays

The Cigars lost the 2009 opener to the Rays 9-8. The Cigars started strong with a 2 run homer in the first from catcher Tom Dicesare. Eric Johnson pitched 4 strong innings as the Cigars took a 7-2 lead into the 5th inning but could not hold on. The Rays won the game with a walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth.

Opening Day 2009

The Cigars will open up the 2009 season Sunday, 4 PM at Riverwood HS against the Royals.