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Catfish are rolling of late following inconsistent summer (7/25/24)This summer has been a rollercoaster for the Cape Catfish, which is a tad unusual for its fan base to follow after watching the franchise methodically achieve success year after year after year since its inception.
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Williams has been a "hit" with the Catfish this summer (7/25/24)As the Cape Catfish summer has turned decidedly in the right direction over the past few weeks, there have been several factors that the Catfish coaching staff can point to as to why that has occurred.
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Kettering crushing in Catfish’s 15-run matinee thrashing of Springfield (7/24/24)On the hunt for a last-ditch bid into the 2024 Prospect League playoffs, the Cape Catfish inched closer to a second-half South Division title with a merciless 16-1 trouncing of Springfield on Wednesday. The first of a two-game set in light of a July 9 postponement, the Catfish made quick work of the Lucky Horseshoes with five, four and seven-run innings in the second, fourth and fifth respectively...
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While Lane Crowden chases record, Catfish chase playoffs (7/22/24)Lane Crowden stole eight bases this past college baseball season at Southern Indiana. However, with the Catfish this summer, he leads the Prospect League with 37 stolen bases and is 15 bags away from the league record set by Slater Schield of Rex Baseball (52)...
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Former Jackson athlete finds his groove at the plate (eventually) for Tropics (7/22/24)The summer baseball season reached a frustrating point for the Southeast Tropics recently when they dropped a pair of games (3-2 and 7-4) to their rivals, the Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels, in the Senior Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament.
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Don't look now, the Catfish are in hot pursuit of a playoff berth (7/22/24)At the beginning of this month, the Cape Catfish signed several new players and gave a couple of existing regulars a few days off during the July 4th holiday. First-year manager Phil Butler felt when he had his full complement of players returning, his squad had a chance to compete among the best teams in the Prospect League.
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Henne, Rosario continue strong summer in leading 'Fish to DH split (7/19/24)The up-and-down Cape Catfish season was epitomized on Thursday in a doubleheader with its rival Thrillville at Capaha Field. The series has been dubbed the “Battle for the Border,” with the Catfish holding the trophy from last summer.
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Squirrels store another trophy, beat Tropics for second straight state title (7/18/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. – The Charleston Fighting Squirrels are back on top in the Show-Me State, claiming their second straight Babe Ruth State Championship with a 7-4 victory over the reigning World Series Champions, the Southeast Tropics. The Squirrels’ win at Hillhouse Park on Tuesday sets the stage for a potential rematch with the Tropics at the 2024 World Series in Cape Girardeau, where Charleston hopes to avenge last year’s underwhelming performance...
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Minner set for return of Babe Ruth World Series (7/17/24)The mecca of the Babe Ruth League will once again take center stage in Cape Girardeau next month with the 55th running of the Babe Ruth World Series. The 2024 19U World Series baseball tournament will be hosted by the Charleston Fighting Squirrels at Capaha Field for the second consecutive season. The highly coveted event will take place August 9-15, with this season marking the largest World Series in history due to the expanded 18-team field...
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'Old Squirrel magic' has returned heading back into State title game (7/16/24)CHARLESTON – It’s been a laborious summer for veteran Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels manager Michael Minner.
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Tropics' Payne is perfect in W to set up title tilt with rival Squirrels (7/16/24)CHARLESTON – With an opportunity to defend his team’s 2023 Senior Babe Ruth World Series championship next month hanging in the balance, veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz left nothing to chance on Monday.
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Squirrels rally late, knock off Tropics in State Tourney (7/15/24)CHARLESTON – For much of this summer baseball season, veteran Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels manager Michael Minner hasn’t been thrilled with how his team has performed, beginning with a 10-0 season-opening loss to their rivals, the Southeast Tropics at Hillhouse Park in Charleston.
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Poplar Bluff swimmer finishes 2nd in final meet (7/15/24)For the Cape Aquatic Center, it was the beginning of a new era in swimming. For one Poplar Bluff graduate, it was the end of his career., In his final swim meet before going off to college at Murray State, Carson Todd finished second place among the 15-18 age division at the SMSC Championships on Saturday, July 13, at the newly renovated Cape Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau...
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New Cape catcher has adjusted to Midwest, pitching very easily (7/15/24)When Moises Rosario ventured to Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois two years ago, the native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic had to make a shocking climate adjustment.
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Catfish finding their offense during recent surge (7/15/24)The Cape Catfish season – of late – has been difficult to follow. The team recently endured a six-game losing streak in which its pitching staff gave up 60 runs, but Cape has bounced back by winning three of its last four games.
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Tropics get 'wake-up call' in dramatic State W (7/14/24)Earlier in this summer baseball season, veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz could find a sense of admiration for his team’s ability to always find a way to success, even if it were in the final pitches of a game. “Our guys don’t quit,” Schwartz said at the time. “We can kind of wait a little late sometimes to get going. “They are never out of a game.”
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Southeast Tropics 'send message' in State Tourney opener (7/13/24)CHARLESTON – The Southeast Tropics took their initial official steps towards defending their 2023 Senior Babe Ruth World Series Championship on Thursday, as they exploded on the SEMO Legends 15-0 in three innings in their opening game of the State Tournament at Hillhouse Park.
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Squirrels dominate Revelers in state tournament opener (7/12/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Charleston Fighting Squirrels bats erupted like a Fourth of July firework show in the opening round of the Babe Ruth State Tournament, hammering the Southern Missouri Revelers into submission with a 15-0 victory on Thursday, July 11 at Hillhouse Park...
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Kettering makes nice return, but Catfish pitching labors to another L (7/11/24)There hasn’t been much to cheer for throughout the recent five-game losing streak by the Cape Catfish, but if you’re looking for something to hang your hopes on, the return of Brooks Kettering to the squad after a week off is something.
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Malden grad continues family legacy in helping Tropics find success (7/11/24)There has been no shortage of stars that have shined throughout the strong summer season put forth by the Southeast Tropics, who have won 17 of their 22 games so far.
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Jackson sophomore to play for national title (7/10/24)While high school girls soccer has ended in the area, incoming Jackson sophomore Lilly Hobbs’ soccer season continues. Hobbs and her club team have earned a bid for the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kansas. Hobbs recently moved from Claremore High School in Oklahoma before playing for the Jackson High School junior varsity team this spring...
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Newest Catfish IF bursts onto the scene and adds to deep talent pool (7/9/24)Owen Henne has been with the Cape Catfish for just a brief period, but the Pennsylvania native has wasted no time in making a positive impact with his new club this summer.
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Catfish arms tiring as skid reaches four games (7/7/24)Throughout the recent four-game losing skid by the Cape Catfish, there have been some overriding themes.
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Catfish pitching improves from recent slump, but it wasn’t enough in Friday’s loss (7/7/24)At 15-17 overall heading into Friday’s Prospect League baseball game at Jackson (Tenn.), the Cape Catfish need to say their blessings that their pitching staff has kept the team competitive this season. Cape ranks 15th in the 18-team league in batting average and dead last in strikeouts at the plate...
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Former players reflect on time with Capahas ‘family’ (7/5/24)New Cape Central baseball coach Matt Palmer is not only a former Major League pitcher but an alum of a fraternity that has played for 130 years. Palmer was once a member of the Capahas, the oldest amateur baseball team in America that was shepherded by the Bolen Family, first by Jess (manager and general manager) and his wife Mary (fundraiser and organizer), and their son Tom, who was both a player and manager for the Capahas...
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Tropics have flair for dramatic in continued rallying Ws (7/4/24)BENTON - Just a note to fans of the Southeast Tropics, don’t leave their games early, because more than likely you’ll miss out on a rallying win by the highly successful team.
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Tropics' experience, arm depth shows in W over rivals (7/4/24)BENTON – Veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz has known all summer season that his team had the experience and pitching depth to win a lot of games, and both were on display in a doubleheader sweep of the Aycorp Media Charleston Fighting Squirrels 4-3 and 5-4 at Kelly High School.
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Stout second-half start sees Cape blow by Dubois County, begin new year perfect (7/3/24)Led by a phenomenal day on the mound for Jorge Romero, the Catfish kicked off the second half of the 2024 Prospect League season with a resounding 7-2 victory over the Dubois County Bombers on the road. For Romero, his seven innings without surrendering a run worked to give the Catfish the winning edge early, and two solid innings from Korey Bunselmeyer closed it off down the stretch to keep Cape undefeated in the new stretch...
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Tropics complete doubleheader comeback against Squirrels (7/3/24)BENTON, MO. — The Southeast Tropics rallied to win both games of a doubleheader against the Charleston Fighting Squirrels on Tuesday, July 2 at Kelly High School. Refusing to go down without a fight, the Tropics (17-4-1) overcome deficits in both games to secure a 4-3 and 5-4 victory...
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Squirrels sweep Perfectos, extend winning streak to four (7/2/24)CHARLESTON, Mo. — The Charleston Squirrels have seemingly cracked the code when it comes to the Cardinal Legacy Perfectos, sweeping Monday's doubleheader to extend their winning streak to four games, a streak that highlights the team’s recent surge in performance...
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Another season, another challenge for Cooter High grad (7/1/24)Hayden Nazerenus has done nothing but challenge himself over the past 12 months since graduating from a stellar athletic career at Cooter High School. He left the tiny school (enrollment 128) a year ago and immediately spent a couple of weeks testing his skills with the Cape Catfish but signed on for the entire season this summer.
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Henley, 'Fish mates get aggressive early at the plate in home W (6/30/24)The Cape Catfish have not struggled through this Prospect League season to score runs – at times. In four of their past six games, Cape has scored a combined 38 runs, with shutout losses coming in the other two outings, which leads to some maddening consistency in production.
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Catfish K'd by Rhythm, which is an ongoing issue (6/29/24)There is no shortage of statistical areas in which the Cape Catfish have thrived during the 2024 Prospect League season.
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Tropics' Benthal not intimidated in victory over 'The Mafia' (6/29/24)One would think that the Southeast Tropics baseball squad would be slightly fearful of playing a team called ‘The Mafia,’ but fear doesn’t sit well with Tropics’ veteran player Trey Benthal.
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Experience pays off in Tropics' opening game rally in Alabama tournament (6/28/24)Veteran Southeast Tropics manager Dustin Schwartz felt great about his summer baseball squad entering this season not only because of its talent level after winning the 2023 Babe Ruth World Series last August but because of its experience, as well.
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Young Tropics catcher proving to be a boost to an already talented squad (6/26/24)The Southeast Tropics’ reputation will precede them as the summer baseball program visits Tuscaloosa, Ala. over the next four days for the Alabama Wood Bat Tournament. Being the reigning Babe Ruth World Series champion will cause that to be the case.
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John-Paul Sauer, Catfish brings Bees to their knees in bounce back win (6/26/24)A local star saved his best for last. Jackson graduate John-Paul Sauer allowed one run on two hits with two strikeouts in 6.2 innings to lead the Cape Catfish to an 11-4 victory over the Burlington Bees at Capaha Field on Tuesday, June 25. It was Sauer's third and final start with the Catfish this summer, as he will make an early entrance to Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana...
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Catfish allow 'Kings to rally for home win (6/24/24)Earlier in this summer baseball season, the Cape Catfish struggled mightily in closing out games in which they held early leads.
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Margin for error is slim in latest Catfish L (6/24/24)The margin for error within the Prospect League is smaller than it ever has been, as the league has continued to develop into one of the premiere summer collegiate baseball leagues in the country.
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Barrow bounces back at plate in Catfish W (6/23/24)First-year Cape Catfish catcher Ben Barrow spent his freshman season competing with one of the best junior college baseball programs in the country, so when he came to Cape Girardeau and struggled offensively, it was a tad surprising to the Catfish coaching staff.
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Oran alum brings the Payne at the plate in dramatic Tropics win (6/23/24)Oran alum Kolton Payne has long made a substantial impact for the defending Babe Ruth World Series champion Southeast Tropics on the mound. On Saturday against the Missouri Marlins, he made an impact with his bat. In a unique slugfest that ended in extra innings, Payne hit a walk-off grand slam to lead the Tropics past the Marlins 14-12 in the Big Nuts Classic on Saturday, June 22, at Cape Central High School...
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Springfield pounces, clobbers Catfish in crushing streak-ending loss away (6/21/24)On the heels of its longest winning streak of the season, Cape suffered a hefty loss at Springfield on Thursday night with a 7-2 final to bring its three-game run to a close. Against one of the less successful teams in the Prospect League’s early goings, an early tie game came crashing down as Springfield put six past in the fifth to easily cruise into the win...
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Tropics' Warren continues 'excellent' summer season in latest rout of Squirrels (6/21/24)The Southeast Tropics manhandled the Aycorp Charleston Fighting Squirrels 11-2 on Friday at Hillhouse Park on the opening day of the Big Nuts Classic, and they did so with great pitching and strong offense, both of which Beau-Hunter Warren contributed to.
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Catfish reserve enduring offensive struggles following great JUCO spring (6/21/24)With the temperatures rising throughout the Midwest of late, there is no more important position on the baseball field to have depth than the one behind the plate.
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Van Buren junior impresses on the mound in Squirrels win (6/21/24)Brady Smith capped an impressive sophomore season by leading Van Buren to its first district championship since 2017. This summer, he makes regular 2-hour commutes to Charleston to play for the Aycorp Fighting Squirrels 19u team and, more importantly, the Babe Ruth World Series...
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Former Cardinals outfielder to keynote Semoball Awards this summer (6/20/24)Former St. Louis Cardinals slugger and two-sport athlete Brian Jordan has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Semoball Awards on July 12 at LaCroix Church. The announcement was made Thursday night by Southeast Missourian Assistant Publisher Lucas Presson and Mercy Southeast President Ryan Geib...
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Rallying Catfish come up clutch, knock off nearby O’Fallon in fiery finish (6/20/24)In a thrilling finish to the road-trip opener, Cape clawed its way back from a big early deficit to knock off the O’Fallon Hoots on the road, winning 6-4 to keep its win streak alive. Scoring six unanswered runs over the game’s final six innings, O’Fallon’s 4-0 lead after three innings was nullified through the double-edged sword that the Catfish brought late...
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Early Tuesday run spells success for streaking Catfish, squeaking past Alton (6/19/24)It’s been a spell of success late for the Cape Catfish, and it continued Tuesday night as a commanding start helped them to an 8-6 victory over the Alton River Dragons at home. Putting both ends together from the start, leading a commanding offensive effort while getting a phenomenal start on the bump, fans at Capaha Field were treated to one of the team’s best performances of the year...
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Redhawk teammates, now foes, go at it in narrow Catfish W (6/17/24)A pair of Southeast Missouri State baseball players found themselves in familiar territory on Sunday but with a very, very different perspective. Redhawk players Cole Warehime and Chance Resetich came back to Cape Girardeau and Capaha Field, this time as visitors, as they are playing for the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp of the Prospect League, and they tried in vain to knock off the home team at Capaha – for a change.
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BRC hosts Juneteenth 3-on-3 hoops tournament (6/17/24)The Juneteenth Community Organization hosted its fourth annual three-on-three basketball tournament on Friday at the Black River Coliseum. After hosting the last three events at Bacon Park, the committee decided to move the tournament inside. The plan was to allow more players to play and have a more comfortable spot to compete. The event included entertainment, and the organization honored a few local athletes and coaches in the surrounding areas...