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Opening Day in San Diego – Grudge Match?

Team Miken and DeMarini are just days away from the season opener on the Stadium Power Tour. Miken and DeMarini square off Saturday night after the Padres/Giants game at Petco Park.

Last years Stadium Power Tour Champ, Kevin “Flip” Filby joined Miken in the off-season. This will be his first contest against his old team, DeMarini.

“Flip” says he does not feel the pressure to repeat as champ, or feelings of a grudge match with his old team. “I’m calm, no stress and no bad vibes towards DeMarini. They are good guys, but we’ll see how it goes for them on field Saturday night.”

Here is the batting order for the season opener Saturday night in San Diego.
1.) Chris Larsen, DeMarini
2.) Ed Vega, Miken
3.) Adam Rockoff, DeMarini
4.) Denny Crine, Miken
5.) Donovan Pokraka, DeMarini
6.) Kevin Filby, Miken

Long Haul Bombers to hit in St Louis

The Long Haul Bombers will invade Busch Stadium, home of the 11 time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, July 23rd. The Cardinals will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies

Game time is 7:15pm and the Bombers will be hitting Pre Game.

Team Miken’s Denny Crine, Kevin Filby and Ed Vega will take on Team DeMarini’s Chris Larsen, Donavan Pokraka and Adam Rockoff.

Long Haul Bombers: Spring Training Day # 2

DeMarini and Easton: New hitters, same goal.

Las Vegas, Nevada (April 6, 2013) – As Team DeMarini took batting practice at Big League Dreams, it was obvious, these guys know the meaning of power. Evil Softballs were soon flying out of the Dodger Stadium Replica. Led by former Stadium Power Tour Champ Chris Larsen, new team mates Donovan Pokraka and Adam Rockoff stepped up to the plate and did not disappoint the fans on hand. Larsen knows his new team will be ready.

“Team DeMarini is going to swing deep in the yard, we have new bat and a new team, but the same winner take it all attitude ”

Scott Kirby – Team Easton

Team Easton’s won the Manufactures Cup last season and have added a new power hitter with a familiar name.

Scott Kirby hit a few times on the tour when Brett Helmer was injured. But now Kirby has to be ready for full time duty along side Helmer and Brian Wegman. “Those two, Helmer and Wegs, can flat out crush the ball, but I am sure I can make a big contribution, while it’s an honor to be surround by softball greatness, I have to carry the load and earn my spot on the team.“

The Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power Tour season opener is part of San Diego’s Softball night, Saturday April 27 at Petco Park after the Padres game. Ticket info is online.

Long Haul Bombers: Spring Training Day # 1

Miken’s Kevin Filby: “Not the Dream Team yet“

Las Vegas, Nevada (April 4, 2013) – Stadium Power Tour Champ, Kevin “Flip“ Filby down played what appeared to be Miken’s own version of “Murderer Row.“ Despite a team with two time champ Denny Crine and slugger Ed “Kid“ Vega.

Filby thinks there is a balance of power this season. “Sure, Miken has all the parts to take the championship, but take a look, all the teams on Stadium Power Tour are loaded, its going to be a battle.“

Dustin Roberts – Team Reebok

Reebok’s Dustin Roberts heads up one of teams sure to challenge. Dustin is ready, he spent the winter in preparation for the championship chase.

“Every day in the weight room, each day at the gym, it was all to get us ready for today. I’m sure Reebok will be there at the finals in St. Paul come August.”

We’ll hear from Easton and DeMarini tomorrow, as they head to Spring Training at Big League Dreams in Las Vegas.

The Stadium Power Tour season begins Saturday April 27 in San Diego at Petco Park.

Stadium Power Tour set for Cincinnati

Long Haul Bombers Stadium Power Tour returns to Great American Ball Park Friday Night May 24th.

Stay tuned for a “Softball 360” fan contest in Cincinnati after the Reds and Cubs game.

ASA/USA Softball announces Dennis Rulli as Male 2012 USA Softball Athlete of the Year

In his third stint with the USA Men’s Slow Pitch National Team, Dennis Rulli helped the Americans extend their Border Battle record to 3-1 over the Canadians with a 32-21 win in 2012. The infielder finished the game going four-for-five with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be named the USA Softball Male Athlete of the Year for 2012,” said Rulli. “Without supportive teammates, sponsors and family I would have never had this opportunity. After 24 years of playing slow pitch, it’s still a very exciting and humbling sport and I’m very thankful to the ASA and USA Softball for such an unforgettable experience playing for Team USA.”

In four games with the USA Slow Pitch Team in 2012 Rulli went 14-of-18 from the plate for a .778 batting average and scored 13 runs. The California native hit five home runs and two doubles while picking up 10 RBI.