Harrisburg, Pa. - The Potomacs played a spirited three inning exhibition match with the Mechanicsburg Nine, a newly formed vintage base ball club following a Harrisburg Senators vs. Akron Aeros game on June 6, 2010 at Metro Bank Park on City Island in Harrisburg, PA.

With heavy rain earlier in the day threatening to thwart the match, the sun finally made its appearance and glorious weather reigned for the remainder of the day. Despite a strong effort by the Potomac side, aided by three ballists from the local Washington Fire Company #1, the Mechanicsburg nine ruled the day, winning by a score of 10-3.

Despite the disappointing outcome, a most satisfying day of base ball was had by all. The Potomac club was most grateful for the hospitality shown to them by the home nine and we look forward to future matches with the gents from Mechanicsburg.

If you need additional info see:

http://mechanicsburgnine.blogspot.com/

*All game times are 12:00pm unless otherwise noted

See schedule for more details.

Elkton, MD - After playing a spirited match in Kingsville the previous day, the Potomacs traveled to the Eastern Shore to face the Eclipse of Elkton. It was a hot one in Elkton, but the Potomacs ignored the heat and rose to the challenge.

In the first game the Potomacs started out strong, scoring 6 tallies in the first 3 innings. They led a well-balanced offensive attack, with seven different club members each driving in a tally. Lightning and Buckeye each collected 4 hits. Lightning lived up to his nickname and claimed 12 total bases; he and Swede each stole 2 bags. Rookie “Bobby” (who has yet to receive a nickname), may have just earned one by coming through in the “Clutch” to produce 2 hits and a run in his first game. Counselor hurled a solid game, and complimented it with 3 hits. Buckeye came on in relief and with a brisk underhand delivery, struck out two Elkton batsmen. Defense proved a difficult task for both nines due to the uneven ground, stiff tufts of grass and the presence of groundhog holes in the outfield. Unfortunately, the Eclipse put up 16 tallies to win the match, 16-7.

Following a short repose under the shade trees, the Potomacs resumed their determined play in the second match, with Commodore on the mound. They tallied 2 runs in the first inning, and pounded the lemon shapeless for 4 runs in the 5th. Despite the long day in the sun, backstop Buckeye came up with some amazing foul tip grabs. Six of the Potomacs had more that 1 hit; Lightning and Zagnut each sent a double to the long-garden. Buckeye and Zagnut knocked in 2 runs each in their fashion. Ivy crept all over the basepaths for 3 steals. Once again, the uneven field proved difficult to defend as the hard-hitting Eclipse scattered frequent daisy-cutters all over the field. Swede snagged an over-the-head diving catch on the bounce deep in the left garden, much like Whippet’s stunner in Kingsville the day before. Behind 10-6 in the final inning, the Potomacs fought for one more run before falling to Elkton, 10-7.

Everyone on the club struck the lemon for at least one hit that day.

]]> http://chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2008/03/vintage-player-spotlight-jeff.html http://chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2008/03/vintage-player-spotlight-jeff.html News Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:48:04 -0500 Millersville, MD - "Curmudgeon" is the oldest player ever to suit up for C&P. He made one appearance for C&P in 2006 and collected four hits in seven at-bats during the Chesapeake Cup Tournament.
   He collected two key hits in the Gotham's tournament in New York, allowing Chesapeake and Potomac to split their games in their fist visit to the "Big Apple".
   Curmudgeon has hurled the most games for C&P during the 2007 campaign. He has collected four hits on the season and has stolen two bases. Curmudgeon also plays "Senior Softball".

]]> http://chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/08/vintage-player-spotlight-russ.html http://chesapeakeandpotomac.org/2007/08/vintage-player-spotlight-russ.html News Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:25:25 -0500 Elkton, MD - Playing at historic Elk Landing in Elkton, Maryland, the Chesapeake and Potomac lost two matches, one each, to the Elizabeth (NJ) Athletic Club and Flemington (NJ). The tallies for the matches were 22-6 and 20-8 respectively.

   In the first match the club played by the rules of 1864 base ball. C&P, facing Elizabeth for the first time in club history, put up a valiant effort but were out scored by a very good club. The second match saw C&P fall behind early 16-0 to Flemington, playing 1873 rules. C&P stormed back tallying 8 before ultimately falling 20-8.

   C&P welcomed 2 new muffins to the squad, Howard "Ivy" Berkof (who collected 3 hits on the day) and Roberto "Pony" Santiago (Who had a hit and a RBI in his debut). Steve "Scoop" Kahl and Rick "Hawk" Searle each had 4 hits, Mark "Stretch" McGery stole 5 bases, Jeff "Bucket" Turner drove in 2, Rich "Winfield" Saylor had 2 key hits and Joe "Hobbs" Kubofcik collected his second 3 bagger on the season.

The tournament will be played on the National Mall, at fields 6, 7, and 8 at 23rd and Independence, just south of the Lincoln Memorial. Invited teams include the mighty C&P, the Elkton Eclipse, the Talbot Fair Plays, the Flemington Neshanock, and the New York Gothams. Games start Saturday at noon and continue through the afternoon. The tournament concludes Sunday, with games starting at 9:30 and the championship match commencing at 1:00 p.m.

Attendance is free, participation is encouraged, and all events will be very family-friendly. Come one, come all, to cheer on your Chesapeake and Potomac!

The Washington Post's Express section recently featured the tournament in a cover story. ("Past Perfection," July 3, 2007.)

When the Chesapeake and Potomac takes the field, players and fans alike can step back in time to a simpler era and experience baseball the way it was meant to be played.

Welcome to our website, where you can learn more about the great game of Vintage Base Ball and the mighty Chesapeake and Potomac.

The game was close throughout with new addition JD "Buckeye" Almond delivering the key hit, a two run double down the line in right. The Chessie Macs sealed the victory as Joe "Hobbs" Kubofcik threw out an Easton runner at first from left field to end the game. Mark "Zag" Kubofcik had five hits to pace the Chessie Macs while Joe "Commodore" Stanik recorded the victory.