Down 4-3 in the bottom of the 7th with two outs and the tying run at 2nd base, Bill Wetherbee lined a base hit to LC field to score Jason McBurnie to tie the game and then Chris Hammond singled to RC field to score Wetherbee for a walk-off 5-4 victory over a very good Mattanawcook Academy Lynx team on Friday night.
After giving up 4 hits and 2 runs in the first inning, JB ace Chris Hammond settled down to give up just one hit the rest of the way while striking out 14 Lincoln batters. It was only fitting that after such a stellar performance on the mound, that Chris come through with the key base hit to win the game for the 2-1 Crusaders.
Other highlights include: a walk, 2 stolen bases, and run scored for SS Ryan Carr.
Wetherbee was hit by a pitch, stole a base, singled, and scored the winning run.
Hammond was 2 for 4 with the game winning rbi.
Adam Leadbetter had a sac fly for an rbi, singled, and made an outstanding leaping grab at first base.
Nick Christie walked, scored a run, and doubled.
Jason McBurnie was also hit by a pitch in the 7th and came on to score the tying run.
Matt Storgaard had a single, rbi, and a nice sac bunt in the 7th to move the tying run into scoring position.
It was an exciting game with a good crowd on hand to witness the big win. Congratulations to the Crusaders for showing a lot of heart in this game after being baffled by MA's Smith throughout the game.
The Crusdaders have a rematch with the Old Town Coyotes on Saturday at Mansfield Stadium at 4:30. Come on over and watch an exciting team!

On Monday, the Crusaders opened the season down in Bar Harbor taking on the (1-0) MDI Trojans.  After taking a 7-1 lead into the bottom of the 6th inning, the game changed in favor of MDI.  MDI scored 5 runs in the 6th and 2 more in the 7th to steal the win from JBapst, 8-7.

Solid start for the JV 9, given that they have had very limited field time so far this spring. In a back and forth contest they found themselves trailing 8-7 entering the bottom of the 7th inning. Bapst was able to push across the tying run on an RBI single by Deven Romaine. Offensively the Crusaders were led by Andrew Catlin (2 singles, on base 4 times), Adam Partick (triple, on base 3 times) and Deven Romaine (single, double, and "triple"). Solid infield defense all around the horn as well (they didn't dare it to the outfielders). Pitching duties were shared by Nolan Webber and Kurt Massey who both had strong innings.

Congratulations to the JB Baseball Team members for raising over $1400.00 for the team.
Around $800 was received before Blitz Day today and the boys headed out to sell more tickets and evidently were very successful. Pizza was served later in the day to reward their efforts.
TChristie was out 'scouting' the Old Town v. Presque Isle doubleheader. PI won game 1, 5-4 and OT defeated PI in game 2, 7-6. Looks to be a lot of parody in Eastern Maine B baseball this season.
Camden Hills defeated Rockland in their opener, 11-0.
JBapst opens up Monday at MDI at 4:30. JV's will host MDI on Monday at 4:30. (Husson U.)

Max Andrews, Keith Nelson, Josh Storgaard, and Shawn Curran all combined to pitch the JB Crusaders to a 10-4 win over Calais on Thursday at Mansfield Stadium. This was the final tuneup for the varsity who finished their pre-season schedule with a 4-2 record with wins over Brewer, Camden Hills, Hampden, and Calais.

Discount coupon Blitz Day is this Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at John Bapst. All players (JV and Varsity) should bring in their 2nd envelope with money and unsold cards. They'll be divided into teams to go out and sell what they can and meet back at JB at 4:00 for prizes, pizza, etc.
Let the coach know if you cannot make it.

The regular season gets underway on Monday as the Varsity will travel to MDI for a 4:30 game.
The JV's will host MDI at Husson at 4:30.
Go Crusaders!

Friday's practice for the varsity will start at 5:00 in the JB gym for hitting. Both the JV and varsity teams will practice at Husson at 6:00 also.

The John Bapst Crusaders lost a 7-5 decision to Hampden on Monday morning. Pitching for JB were Nick Christie and Matt Storgaard.
In the afternoon game, John Bapst defeated Brewer, 2-1 behind some great innings pitched by Jason McBurnie and Chris Hammond. The varsity will close out their pre-season with a game vs. Calais on Thursday at 4:30 at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. Players should be there by 2:45 dressed and ready to go!
Varsity practices on Tues. and Wed. are at Husson from 4:30-6:00.

The fan t-shirt order is going in on Tuesday. Please let Tom Christie know if you want any ($15 each) Be sure to give sizes.
Coats are also being ordered on Tuesday. ($70) Please let TChristie know ASAP if you're ordering one.

Orders have been sent. Thank you. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. TChristie will get them to you at a game.

We have yet to find a parent willing to be our Friends of John Bapst Baseball Vice-President.
We'd prefer someone that's a JV parent or a parent of a current varsity sophomore.
President Tom Christie has all the info. needed on paper to make the transition quite smoothly.
Current officers: Pres. Tom Christie, Treasurer Teri Carr, Secretary Mary McEwen.
If you can help us out, please let us know soon. Tom's son Nick will graduate...and so will Tom!
Thanks.
Go Crusaders!

Welcome back! Tom Christie will be putting in the order for Fan T-shirts on Tuesday, the 20th of April. This is you last chance to purchase a purple short-sleeve shirt with "John Bapst Baseball" on the front and rosters of both the JV and Varsity teams on the back. Shirts are $15 each. Email Tom at: Baldadam@aol.com with how many and sizes (Small to 4XL).
Any parent/player wishing to order a team jacket for $70 should also let Tom know ASAP. That order will also go in on Tuesday to Wight's.
The varsity has played 3 pre-season games thus far defeating Hampden and Camden and losing to Nokomis. They have 2 games on Monday the 19th. 9:00 vs. Hampden and 2:00 vs. Brewer. Both games are at the Winkin Complex at Husson U.
The final collection for the discount cards are the 24th (Saturday) but most likely before that.
If all the players could attempt to sell a minimum of 3 each; I think it would help us immensely.
Updates of games and Booster info. will appear here often. Thanks for stopping by!
TC