By Scott Zolotorow The Bethesda Big Train nearly blew a 6-2 lead in the eighth inning against the D.C. Grays, but they were able to hold-off a late inning charge to win 8-6. The Big Train were saved by two incredible defensive plays late in the game. First, rightfielder Cody Brown (Mississippi State) made a diving catch to end the top of the eighth with the tying run on … [Read more...] about Big Train hang on against Grays
Big Train win as they honor host families
By Scott Zolotorow BETHESDA, MD -- The Bethesda Big Train defeated the Gaithersburg Giants 7-3 on Host Family Night In Cal Ripken Collegiate League action at Shirley Povich Field, Saturday. With the win, The Big Train improved to 19-4 and snapped a three-game losing streak. That losing streak is the only time the Big Train have lost consecutive games during the summer and … [Read more...] about Big Train win as they honor host families
Big Train hold off Redbirds
By Scott Zolotorow BETHESDA, MD -- Despite a four-run, ninth inning by the Baltimore Redbirds, the Bethesda Big Train were able to complete the 8-6 win after a brilliant outing from starter Taylor Stiles (Maryland). With the win the Big Train improve to a league-best, 18-1 record. The Redbirds came into the game in second place at 11-7. The Big Train scored two runs in each … [Read more...] about Big Train hold off Redbirds
Big Train Dominate Thunderbolts
By Scott Zolotorow The Bethesda Big Train are alone in first place of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League (CRCBL) after their 7-1 win over the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts. With the win Bethesda improved to 4-0. The Big Train were lead by second baseman Stephen Alemais, a Tulane sophomore, who was 3-5 with two RBI in the win. The Big Train leadoff hitter also … [Read more...] about Big Train Dominate Thunderbolts