ROHRER'S LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUB: 'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Rohrers Defeats Boyers 9-1

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Rohrers Defeats Boyers 9-1

OFFICIAL LIGHTING OF THE DIAMOND LIGHTS

'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Rohrers Defeats Boyers

9-1

The dedication ceremony for the installation of the new lights above Memorial Field Base Ball diamond took place this evening to a fine crowd of cranks who hooted and hollered when the lights went on.

Jake Biever’s home run in the bottom of the 3^rd inning paves the way for Rohrer`s win.

It was certainly an interesting beginning as the game got off to a slow start. After Big Jake, the fence-buster, drilled one out over the right field fence and down toward Orwigsburg, the Rohrers came alive. M.J. was on third and Drew was on second base and both came trotting home with smiles as Jake made his homerun trek to the excitement of the fans and his team. Immediately, the Rohrers picked up momentum and started playing hard hitting baseball and ground- in- the- dirt fielding.

Jake Biever’s right hander’s pitching was causing the Boyer players to swing like they were swatting at flies. His fast ball is one that is on top a player before he/she even knows it, causing Boyers complete confusion.

M.J Oswald, the consistent hitter, was whacking out singles like they were for sale in a candy store. Drew Grace was hitting with his usual verve with singles and doubles to the outfield making Boyers look as if they were searching for hidden Easter eggs. Nate Dixon played the third base corner like a kid possessed not letting anything by him. And by darn, nothing got by him. Rookie T.J. Schappell drove a nice single for an RBI. Once again the mercy rule was put in effect. Blake, Seth, Easton, Dylan Grace and Dylan Biever all played extremely well on this beautiful May night under the lights .

This night game would not have been possible without the donors, volunteers and those individuals ,who in their modesty would like to remain out of sight, who dreamed the dream and brought it brightly into fruition this Friday night .Thank you to all those who made Friday night lights a reality for our teams and community.

OUR BOYS IN ACTION

HOW MANY HOMERS JAKE

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Rohrer's Will Play Under The Lights This Season

BY AMY MARCHIANO (STAFF WRITER amarchiano@republicanherald.com

ORWIGSBURG - Drew Grace and Aaron Bolinsky threw a baseball back and forth across the Memorial Field grass.
The two Orwigsburg Little League players will soon be able to play catch under the lights at the Grove Street field.
The Orwigsburg Little League recently installed a new lighting system at its major league field, a $40,000 project that was funded through community and business donations.
The Orwigsburg Little League begins its season Saturday, April 7, with the first twi-night doubleheader taking place Friday, April 13. The first game will start at 5:30 p.m., with the second game at 7:30.
"I love 'em," Grace said.
Added Bolinsky: "They're pretty cool. I can't wait to play under them."
The lighting project features four light standards, one near first base, one near third base, one in right field and one in left field. The lights were purchased from Musco Sports, an Iowa-based company.
The lights were fired up for the first time March 22 and could be seen throughout the borough.
"They've talked for years about putting lights at this field," said Brian Calderone, fundraising coordinator for the Orwigsburg Little League, while standing at the field Friday. "You can't call a game for darkness now."
The Orwigsburg Little League was established in 1954 and plays its games at Memorial Field. A nearby field, Benner Field, is used by the minor league teams. That field does not have lights.
The lighting project began after a board member for the Orwigsburg Little League
talked with neighbors who live near the field on Grove Street and got their approval.
Contributions from businesses and individuals in Orwigsburg and southern Schuylkill County made the effort possible, Calderone said. Letters were sent out asking for $2,000 for the lights, with half paid up front and the rest later.
"There's no way we could have done this without the community support," said Josh Biever, president of the Orwigsburg Little League.
In addition to the public donations, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 743, based in Reading, and Bartush Signs, Orwigsburg, contributed in making the field a bright spot in the borough.
Eight people from the IBEW, who did electrical work and connected and donated wires necessary for the project, and six employees from Bartush worked at the field. Equipment was also donated by Bartush, an Orwigsburg-based company located adjacent to the complex. The poles came unassembled.
Each of the lights on the four poles have bulbs that are 1,500 watts. The two infield poles each have three lights; the right field pole has six lights, and the left field has five lights.
Calderone said the league thought cost might be a factor for running the lights, but the system is on a timer and will cost roughly $5 for a two-hour game. The lights are guaranteed for 25 years, said Douglas Fishburn, a member of the IBEW chapter.
The IBEW members donated their time because they like to give back to the communities they represent, said Jesse Shay, another IBEW worker.
The installation of the lights eliminates safety concerns due to insufficient lighting during games, and enables the Orwigsburg Little League to extend practice and game times and host District 24 Little League sectional tournaments, Calderone said.
Memorial Field presently is used for Orwigsburg's six major league teams which feature players ages 10-12. Children ages 7-9 play on Benner Field, Calderone said.
"This is only going to enhance their Little League experience," Biever said.