Oilers To Face Mustangs in Opening Round
July 20, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers will take on the Lovell Mustangs in their opening round game at the North District Tournament on Thursday, July 23rd at Lansing Field. Game time is set for 7:30pm.
Oilers Swept by Post 22
July 14, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers were swept in a double header on Tuesday at Rapid City Post 22. In game one the Oilers battled through three innings leading 6 to 4, but then surrendered 10 runs in the bottom of the fourth as Post 22 cruised to a 16 to 6 win.
In game two the Oilers defense fell apart as they committed five errors behind pitcher Marcus Loucks who took the loss on the mound. The Oilers fell in game two 7 to 3.
The Oilers (21-29) will take on the Rapid City Post 22 Expos at Noon and 2:30pm on Wednesday.
Oilers to Close Out Season at Rapid City & Cheyenne
July 13, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers will travel to Rapid City, SD on July 14th & 15th for two doubleheaders. On Tuesday the Oilers will take on RC Post 22 Varsity at 5 & 7:30pm and then 12 & 2:30pm against the Expos.
The Oilers final tune up before hosting the North District Tournament will be a three day tournament at Cheyenne as they will play host Post 6, Monarch-Colorado, and Omaha Roncalli in the Mickey Powers Tournament.
Please check the schedule tab for all game times.
Oilers Sweep Troopers on Senior Night
July 7, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Oilers swept a pair of games on Tuesday against the Sheridan Troopers. In game one it was senior Brandon Watson (7-4) who pitched a complete game three hit shutout to lead the way for the Oilers. Senior Zane Mathson was 3 for 4 on the night along with senior Marcus Loucks who added a couple of hits to lead the Oiler offense which posted runs in each of their offensive innings on their way to a 9-0 victory.
In game two it was Eli Ford (3-1) who lead the way on the mound pitching his second complete game in as many starts as the Oilers were able to win 3 to 1. After scoring in the first inning the Oilers were shut down by Sheridan starter Ben Buckingham through the next four innings. Ford surrendered his only run in the top of the 6th, but it was the Oiler offense who would come through in the bottom of the inning. Alex Hill lead off with a single to left, Aren Williams’ sacrifice bunt pushed Hill to second and it was Zane Mathson’s hit up the middle that drove in the go ahead run. The Oilers would add an insurance run shortly after on a throwing error by the Troopers.
“I was proud of our club for coming out and putting together a great night” Coach Schoonover said, “We really played well in every aspect; solid defense, quality at bats and a couple of great pitching performances.”
The Oilers (18-27) will host the Rock Springs Mustangs on Wednesday, July 8th at Lansing Field. Game time is set for 2pm and there will be just one 9 inning game.
Oilers Drop Final Game
July 4, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers dropped their final game of pool play in Helena, MT Saturday to the Colorado Bobcats 7 to 3 in 8 innings. Lane Fischer took the loss in relief of starter Marcus Loucks. Jake Loundagin had two hits to lead the Casper offense.
The Oilers (16-26) finish 2-2 and in a three way tie in pool play, but due to tiebreakers they fall to the 5th seed and will face the Calgary Cubs again Sunday at 12:45pm.
Casper Falls to Butte
July 3, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Oilers dropped their third game of the Keith Sell Invitational Tournament on Friday to the Butte Miners 9 to 4. Casper starting pitcher Brandon Watson (6-4) took the loss. Alex Hill lead Casper’s offense with a three run triple in the second inning but the Oilers would only mange one more run in the third. The Oiler defense also committed five errors on the day.
The Oilers (16-25) will play at 9am against the Colorado Bobcats to finish out pool play on Saturday.
Oilers Start Keith Sell Tournament with Two Wins
July 2, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers won both of their games today in Helena, MT at the Keith Sell Invitational Tournament. In game one it was the Oilers over the Calgary Cubs 14 to 3 in 5 innings. The Oilers were lead by Alex Hill and Lane Fischer who each had three hits a piece and Sean Robison added a three run home run. Lane Fischer and Josh Atkinson combined for the win on the mound.
In game two the Oilers battled through eight innings and came out on top 4 to 3 over the Edmonton Cardinals. Oiler starter Eli Ford went the distance scattering seven hits and only allowing two earned runs to pick up his second win of the season. Dan Lang doubled to start the top of the seventh and Alex Hill’s RBI single tied the game at three a piece. The Oiler defense held strong in the bottom of the seventh as Edmonton was put out at home in all three outs. In the bottom of the eighth it was Eli Ford who singled and Marcus Loucks who doubled in the eventual game winning run for the Oilers.
The Oilers (16-24) will play at 5:15pm against the Butte Miners on Friday and the Colorado Bobcats at 9:00am Saturday.
Casper Splits With Smoky Hill
June 29, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers split a doubleheader with Smoky Hill High School from Aurora, CO on Monday at Lansing Field. In game one it was Oilers who would come out on top by a 6-4 score. In game two it was all Buffaloes 12-2 in 5 innings.
The Oilers (14-24) will head to Helena, MT on Wednesday, July 1st for the Keith Sell Invitational.
Oilers Finish Fourth at Hladky
June 29, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers dropped their last two games in the Hladky Tournament over the past weekend. The Oilers battled Saturday night against a tough Greeley GOJO team, but ended up on the short end of the contest 6 to 1. Casper then faced Sioux Falls again for 3rd/4th place. The Oilers dropped that game to the Cyclones 12 to 3 to finish 2-3 on the weekend.
The Oilers (13-23) will host Smoky Hill High School from Aurora, CO Monday night at Lansing Field. Game times are set for 5 & 7:30pm.
Oilers Finish 2-1 in Pool Play
June 26, 2009 by Coach Schoonover · Comments Off
The Casper Oilers wrapped up pool play today in the Ernie Hladky Tournament in Gillette, WY with a 10-7 win over Fossil Ridge, CO. The Oilers squandered a three run lead in the top of the sixth allowing four runs, but would answer with four more of their own in the bottom of the sixth to win it. The game was called due to the time limit. Eli Ford drew the bases loaded walk to tie the game at seven a piece and Sean Robison hit a walk off 3 run triple to end the game.
The Oilers (13-21) will have to wait until pool play is completed early Saturday to determine what time and the oppenent for bracket play.
