Hello and welcome again to another edition of North Eastern baseball’s one and only look into the people and personalities of the Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club. Over the weekend both teams were in action at Springdale Heights in Lavington. Wangaratta Rangers Black too on Porepunkah Panthers in the early game. The boys got the job done by the score of 13-6. While in the late game the Wangaratta Rangers Orange crew proved no match to a well drilled Bears Green. They were gallant in defeat by the score of 10-0. Thanks goes to those who umpired, did the scoring and went along to support the lads. This coming weekend there is a general bye as The Victorian State Winter U/16’s Baseball Championships are being held in Wangaratta. So if you want your baseball fix come along and have a look at that!. What else is news this week……

     Last Wednesday it was great to see fourteen of the Ranger faithful turn up for Soaks Kitchen of Pulled Chicken, coleslaw and chips. It was well received by the punters that The Soak Cam Scott did not have any to take home! He did however save a bit for Mrs Soak Lauren Grenfell who was very grateful for it for her dinner. So now who’s turn is it to put on the spread Wednesday night?

     Once again Silver Circle Lucky tickets are available from members of the club for the August 6th extravaganza! Tickets are selling fast so contact who you know in the club to get yours as soon as possible. This is our main fundraiser for the year so be great for all of you tom come along and have a good night at The Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club. If you are keeping score of most ticket seller Bryan “Moose”Wilson is leading that stat.

     Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Club is again hosting the Victorian State Winter U/16’s Baseball Championships over July 2 and 3. Once again like all the other clubs in the competition we have some roles and duties to fulfill. “The Pres”Tony Smith has been a busy bee with others getting the place looking great for the upcoming weekend. Now it is up to the rest of us to give him a hand over the two days. Come down, spend some time around the club, help out the association. The more club members available will make it all run smoothly once again. Nothing better than spending time with you baseball brothers and sisters. Fingers crossed the weather stays dry and clear for a few days to give the grounds a bit more of a chance to look even better. For those reading this from afar and coming to Wangaratta we hope you enjoy your weekend in the North East.

     Last week a tale was told about a mystery person winning a lucky draw. Now more information came to light in the week where it was a person sitting right beside Mick “Skipper”Wyatt after the game in Wodonga. This person did not say anything while Mick was telling the tale of the mystery winner. The only way he spilt the beans was in a phrase to Lauren Grenfell. “Well that pays for the trip”. When questioned on this the cheeky one also said ït’s for the trip too”. Well played number 12…Well played!

     Well not all of us but a few are lucky enough to pack their bags and head overseas for a week or two. Some are getting to watch some Baseball in their travels. Others are going to be sampling some of the best stuff Asia has to offer. Safe travels to those venturing off for a few weeks. This scribe is pretty sure there will be plenty of updates across all social media platforms to make the rest of us jealous about.

     In a sentence….going along……yeah let’s just say going along. Come on gentlemen! We need a bit of spark in this department. Otherwise a small dividend will be available in the end. The more banter there is the better we go. Be brave put your hand up to have a crack and lets see if it can be turned around.

     Get down to the Ranch this Wednesday night for some much needed hitting practice in the cage. A meal will be on offer as per the usual Wednesday night so let Chef Spin know if you wish to partake in some awesome food. Get down and get around the club ladies and gents. It’s going to be a big couple of weeks!

It’s a short one this week. I am sure there will be more to report after the next weekend. Have a great week and…………………..

Go Rangers