Badlands Big Sticks
Big Sticks season ends in Lewis Division Series
Date:08/11/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
DICKINSON, ND- The Badlands Big Sticks season came to an end in the 2021 Lewis Division Series after two loses to the Souris Valley Sabre Dogs on Monday and Tuesday. Game 1: SVS 15, BBS 1 The Sabre Dogs started off the game with a lead-off homerun then plated four runs in the top of the second inning to take a 5-0 lead after two innings. The Big Sticks would score their only run of the game in t...
Big Sticks End Regular Season On A High Note With Series Sweep of Spuds
Date:08/08/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
On Friday night, the Big Sticks began a short two-game series with the Canyon County Spuds in front of a packed Dakota Community Bank & Trust Ballpark. On the mound for the Sticks was Justin Butz and on the other side was Brendan Thome. Butz made quick work of the Spuds in the top of the first inning giving up one hit but was able to keep the runner at bay. In the bottom of the first, the Stic...
Big Sticks Clinch Playoff Spot with Series Sweep of Spuds
Date:08/05/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks began a 3-game series with the Canyon County Spuds in Caldwell, Idaho Monday night as part of a 6-game road trip for the Sticks. Josh Tucker was the starter on the mound for the Big Sticks while Gary Grosjean received the call for the Spuds on the mound. The scoring began early for the Sticks as they plated a run in the top of the first inning off an RBI single from Matt Olive to ge...
Big Sticks Take 2 of 3 from Tommyknockers; Hold Lead for Second Playoff Spot in Lewis Division
Date:08/02/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks took on the Tommyknockers for the fifth time in five days as they began a three-game series in Butte, Montana Friday night. Game 1 saw Justin Butz get the start for the Big Sticks while Marty Carnahan got the start for the Tommyknockers. The first 3 innings of the game were painless for both pitchers as each starter gave up just 1 hit. The Big Sticks struck first in the fourth innin...
Big Sticks Split Four Game Set with Tommyknockers
Date:07/30/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks began a four-game home series on Monday, July 26 at Dakota Community Bank & Trust Ballpark in Dickinson against the Mining City Tommyknockers. Josh Tucker received the start for the Big Sticks while Jon Cordaway was Tucker’s opposition on the mound for the Tommyknockers. The Big Sticks got the scoring affair started Monday night in the second inning when Anthony Garrett&rs...
Tucker and Hoover Combine to Hold Tommyknockers to One Run
Date:07/26/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Badlands Big Sticks kicked off a big series with the Mining City Tommyknockers on Monday, with this series holding major playoff implications. Starting on the mound for the Sticks was Josh Tucker, making his tenth start and entering with a 3.02 ERA. On the other side, for the Tommyknockers, was Jon Cordaway making his first start and coming in with a 6.75 ERA. The Big Sticks struck for the f...
Big Sticks Win Third Consecutive in 9-7 Fashion Over Whiskey Jacks
Date:07/25/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were at home once again to complete their multi-day, multi-city stretch against the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks. Adam Senden was on the mound for the start after a quick turnaround from his three innings of relief on Thursday. For the Whiskey Jacks, it was Jake Anderson on the mound after he got a win against the Big Sticks back on July 13. The Big Sticks got to Anderson early as tha...
Butz Dominant, Leads Big Sticks to 5-2 Win
Date:07/25/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were back home for a late-night Saturday game against the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks. The starting pitcher on this night for the Big Sticks was Justin Butz, who is coming of a win in relief after tossing four scoreless innings against the Spuds. As for the Whiskey Jacks, they went with Jack Moffitt who got the win in his last start after tossing five shutout innings against the Trapp...
Harris Goes All Nine, Propels Sticks to 6-1 Victory
Date:07/23/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were in Grand Forks once again for the last of three games on the road. After splitting the doubleheader yesterday, Friday’s matchup with the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks would be the rubber match of the series. Starting on the mound for the Big Sticks, making his eighth start of the season after going seven innings in his last outing, was Joe Harris. For the Whiskey Jacks, it wa...
Sticks Split Doubleheader with Whiskey Jacks in First Day After Break
Date:07/22/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks traveled to Grand Forks, ND for a split doubleheader on Thursday against the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks. GAME ONE Starting on the mound for the Big Sticks, and coming off his all-star appearance, was league strikeout leader Josh Tucker. Opposite of him, and starting for the Whiskey Jacks, was Gene Aberoutte. The Big Sticks bats were loud to start the game as the second batter of th...
Martinez Hits Walk-Off Bomb in Sticks Wild Ten-Inning Comeback Victory
Date:07/19/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were in Dickinson Sunday afternoon to take on the Canyon County Spuds in the rubber match of their three-game set. Kenny Stewart made his first start for the Big Sticks in this one. He came into the game with a 1-1 record and a 1.42 ERA. Brendan Thome was starting for the Spuds, who came in with 3-1 record and a 4.89 ERA. The scoring was plentiful in this game, as it started early...
Spuds Rely on Clutch Pitching in Shutout of Big Sticks
Date:07/17/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Badlands Big Sticks were at home once again on Saturday night for the second of three against the Canyon County Spuds. Starting on the mound for the Big Sticks was right-hander, from UC-Colorado Springs, Joe Harris. The Spuds matched him up with another righty, Max Holtzclaw. The Spuds were able to get on the board right away in the top of the first as Lucas Danielewicz singled to drive in R...
Big Sticks Take Game One Behind Strong Outing from Tucker and Explosive Offense
Date:07/17/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were at home to take on the Canyon County Spuds in game one of their three game set Friday night. On the mound for The Sticks was Josh Tucker. Tucker came into the game with a 4-1 record, and a 2.88 ERA. He leads the team in strikeouts and ERA for the year. He was matched up against Joe Ihli who came into the game 0-2 with a 4.63 ERA. The Big Sticks came into this game...
Sabre Dogs Runaway With Game Against Big Sticks
Date:07/16/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were back at home on Thursday to celebrate Christmas and finish up the two-game set against the Souris Valley Sabre Dogs. Starting on the mound for the Big Sticks, and making his fifth start on the year, was Michael Reddick. On the bump for the Sabre Dogs was Kyle Bratset, making his seventh start. This game did not get off to an ideal start for the Big Sticks as, by the fifth inn...
Big Sticks Offensive Struggles Continue as Sabre Dogs Take Game One
Date:07/15/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks traveled to Minot on Wednesday evening to take on the Sabre Dogs in game one of their two game set. On the mound for the Big Sticks was Parker Stohr. He came into the game with a 5-2 record and a 3.20 ERA. In his last outing, he held the Sabre Dogs to zero runs over five innings, and he was looking for a repeat performance today. On the bump for the Sabre Dogs was Dominick Parkhurs...
Whiskey Jacks Shut Down Big Sticks Offense to Split Series
Date:07/14/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks faced off with the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks once again on Tuesday for the final game of the two-game set. Starting on the mound for your home team was newcomer Justin Butz of New Mexico Junior College. Jack Anderson entered the game with a 1-5 record and took the mound for the Whiskey Jacks. The Big Sticks got on the board first in the bottom of the second when Adam Senden, last n...
Big Sticks Complete Comeback, Take Game 1 Against Whiskey Jacks
Date:07/13/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were back at home Monday evening to take on the Whiskey Jacks in game one of their two game set. Adam Senden got the start on the mound and at the plate for the Big Sticks, as they opted to play without a designated hitter. Senden came into the game with a 1-2 record, and he was sporting a 7.18 ERA. On the mound for the Whiskey Jacks was Sam Marhefke. He started the game with a 2-3...
Salyards Effective in First Start, Not Enough as Sticks Drop Finale
Date:07/12/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks faced off with the Western Nebraska Pioneers on Sunday for what would be their final matchup of the season as well as the rubber match of the series. Starting on the mound for the Big Sticks would be Brady Salyards, appearing in his eleventh game but making his first start. Opposite of him, for the Pioneers, would be Randal Garza making his fifth start of the season but still searc...
Big Sticks Take Game Two Thanks to Clutch Hitting
Date:07/11/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were in Gering, Nebraska to take on the Western Nebraska Pioneers in game two of their series Saturday evening. The Big Sticks sent Joe Harris on the mound for the start. He came into the game with a 2-1 record and a 7.98 ERA. He was matched up against southpaw Luke Short who had a 2-0 record and a 4.05 ERA. The action started early in this game. In the top of the first, Carson Lu...
Pioneers Edge Sticks in Low-Scoring Affair
Date:07/10/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks made the trek to Gehring, NE on Friday evening for the first of three games against the Western Nebraska Pioneers. It was a star-studded pitching matchup as all-star Josh Tucker for the Big Sticks faced off against fellow all-star, Caden Edwards for the Pioneers. These two pitchers showed why they were all-star selection as the game was scoreless until the fourth inning. The Big S...
Big Sticks Secure Series Win Behind Strong Outing from Stohr
Date:07/08/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks traveled to Minot to take on the Sabre dogs in their rubber match on Thursday evening. Starting on the mound for The Big Sticks was Parker Stohr who came into the game with a 4-2 record and sported a 3.67 ERA. Stohr is one of eight Big Sticks selected to the all-star game and showed why in his outing today. He was matched up against Dominick Parkhurst who came into the game 2-0 wit...
Sabre Dogs Take Down Big Sticks in Game Two
Date:07/08/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs were in town Wednesday evening to take on the Big Sticks in game two of their three game set. Manager Billy Tomblin sent Adam Senden on the mound to start this one. He came into the game with a 1-1 record and a 6.75 ERA. He was matched up against Trevor Ernt who started the game 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA. The Big Sticks struggled from the first pitch of tonight’s gam...
Sticks Offense Explodes Late in Victory Against Rival Sabre Dogs
Date:07/07/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
After a weeklong road trip, The Big Sticks were back at home to take on the Souris Valley Sabre Dogs in game one of a three game set. Starting on the bump for the Sticks was Pat Miner, who came into the game with a 1-1 record and a 3.20 ERA. He was matched up against Eric Wallington who came in 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA. After a pitcher’s duel for the first three innings of the game, the Sabre D...
Sticks Take the Finale to Win Series in Mining City
Date:07/05/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks faced off with the Mining City Tommyknockers for the rubber match of their three-game series in Butte. Joe Harris received the ball as he was the starting pitcher for the Big Sticks, going up against him, for the Tommyknockers, was Zach Camp. The Big Sticks got the scoring started in the first frame on an Angel De La Cruz two-run home run that was clobbered over the left-field fen...
Big Sticks Beat Tommyknockers for First Victory of Second-Half
Date:07/04/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were back in Butte, MT looking to get their first victory of the second half after dropping the first game of the series to the Tommyknockers on Friday. Entering the game with a 3.03 ERA and a 3-1 record, was Big Sticks starting pitcher Josh Tucker. The starting pitcher for the Tommyknockers, with a 3.46 ERA in 13 innings, was Kyle Wellman. The Tommyknockers got on the board first...
Sticks Drop First Game of the Second Half to the Tommyknockers
Date:07/02/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
After a rainout in Casper on Thursday, the Big Sticks kicked off the second half of the season on Friday in Butte, MT against the Mining City Tommyknockers. Starting on the mound for the Big Sticks was Parker Stohr, who entered the game coming off four straight wins to go along with a 3.18 ERA. Pitching for the Tommyknockers, in his second appearance of the season, was Jeremy Husband. The Tommyk...
FUI teams up with Expedition League to support Great Plains Food Bank
Date:07/01/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
FUI teams up with Expedition League to support Great Plains Food Bank Limited-edition baseball jerseys to be given away (JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Farmers Union Insurance has teamed up with the state’s Expedition League baseball teams to offer fans limited-edition baseball jerseys in exchange for food items or cash donations to the Great Plains Food Bank. “The Expedition League is p...
Sticks Close Out the First Half with an 8-3 Win in Casper
Date:07/01/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks continued their stay in Casper for game two of the three-game series against the Horseheads. This game marks the final day in the first half of Expedition League play. Starting on the mound for the Sticks was the Mayville State man, Adam Sendon, and starting for the Horseheads was Will Clair of Mt. Hood Junior College. The scoring started right away in the top of the first where, ...
Big Sticks Drop Second Game in a Row in 5-0 Loss
Date:06/30/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks traveled to Casper Wyoming to take on the Horseheads in game one of their three game set on Tuesday. Michael Reddick was on the bump for the Big Sticks and turned in a solid performance. He went five and a third innings, allowing two runs on four hits and struck out seven. With how hot the Big Sticks bats have been, you would expect nothing but a win with a performance like that on...
Sticks Streak Comes to an End at the Hands of the Sasquatch
Date:06/28/2021 Source:Badlands Big Sticks
The Big Sticks were on the road Monday as they traveled to Spearfish, SD to take on the Sasquatch. Starting on the mound for the Big Sticks was Pat Miner, making his seventh appearance of the season. Facing the Sticks hitters would be Nicky Winterstein in his third outing of the season. The Sasquatch were able to jump on the board first in the bottom of the second inning after Charles McAdoo tri...
