Frederick Flying Dogs Semi Pro Baseball Team

Flying Dogs lose to Perdue Chicks in NABF Regional Title Game

topdog — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:54:54 +0000

The Flying Dogs wrapped up their season with a great showing at the NABF Regional Tournament in Salisbury, MD. Although they fell short of an NABF World Series berth the Dog’s made it out of pool play for the first time in 4 appearances and made good of the opportunity finishing runner up to the Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball #1 ranked Perdue Chicks. Rich Ropp was the Flying Dog M.V.P. in the tournament hurling two complete 9 inning games on consecutive days, picking up the win against a hard hitting Newark Athletics club in the semi-final. Rich also added 2 RBI in a win over Hagerstown in pool play.

The Flying Dogs finished with an overall record of 32-12 during the 2011 season.

Seven Flying Dogs Selected to MMSPBL All-Star Squad

topdog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:04:20 +0000

Ryan Morse, Chris Fulda, Steven Shriner, Brandon Roebuck, Mick Myers, Matt Buchholz and Ryan Harrison were all selected to represent the MMSPBL squad in the 3rd annual All-Star Game against the South Penn League. Flying Dog manager Nick Collingham lead the team for the 3rd consecutive year as the skipper of the defending league champions. The All-Star team showed well this year in Littlestown, PA winning 8-3, their first all-star victory since the annual event began in 2009.

Offense Comes to Life, Dogs Earn Shot to Repeat at Heritage

topdog — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:37:09 +0000

The Dogs picked up 2 wins in the play-in and semi-final games of the Heritage Classic on Sunday in convincing fashion defeating Western Charles and George Mason University by a combined score of 26-0. Matt Buchholz was in mid-season form allowing no runs on 4 hits while recording 12 strikeouts. Chris Fulda lead the offense with 3 hits including 2 doubles. RJ Morse, Brandon Roebuck and Rich Ropp each had 2 hits in the game.

Seth Sherwood provided all the offense the Flying Dogs would need in the top of the 1st in game 2, blasting a 3 run homerun far over the left field wall. The team pounded out 15 hits in rout to a 17-0 victory. Rich Ropp started on the hill going 3 innings, allowing only 1 baserunner while striking out 5. Nick Bourque pitched the final 2 frames to preserve the shutout.

Bats Cold to Start Season

topdog — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:47:42 +0000

The Flying Dogs dropped both games Sunday to open the Heritage Classic Tournament falling to the host Prince William Yankees 2-0 in game one and 7-5 to the NOVA Knights in the afternoon game. The Dogs stranded several base runners in game 1, failing in multiple opportunities to hit with runners in scoring position. Steve Shriner swung the loan hot bat in game 1 going 3-3 with 2 doubles. Both Matt Buchholz and Ryan Harrison pitched well in the loss surrendering only 1 run each.

In game 2 the Dogs rallied for 5 runs late in the game but fell short to the NOVA Knights. Steven Shriner added his 3rd double of the day in the loss and Scott Epling had a 2 RBI single in his Flying Dog debut.

The Flying Dogs will face Western Charles in the continuation of the Heritage Classic on Saturday 4/7 at 12:00 PM. The Flying Dogs will need a win to continue on to face the 1 seeded GMU team in the semi-final.

2011 Season Preview

topdog — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:00:49 +0000

Frederick, MD — The team is returning intact after a long winter, retaining nearly all of the team that helped lock down the Flying Dogs 3rd consecutive MMSPBL title and earned the 4th spot in the Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball rankings. The Dogs also improved their pitching staff with the additions of Ryan Harrison and Will Delawter. Harrison is a former Washington Nationals farmhand while Delawter was a standout at UMBC. The Delawter will also help to bolster the Flying Dogs offense adding a strong left handed bat in the heart of the lineup. Also new to the team is Scott Epling, a switch hitting infielder who played his college ball at Allegany College.
The Dog’s will also have a new home field, playing at the recently renovated Tuscarora High School. After a total makeover for the infield in late 2009 and the addition of a new drainage system and watering system, Tuscarora has become one of the nicest fields in the area. The Flying Dogs plan to do their part to keep it that way by maintaining the field through the Summer months.

We’re Going to Camden Yards

topdog — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:51:15 +0000

Join the Flying Dogs on a road trip to Camden Yards to watch the O’s take on the National’s in a battle of the beltways. Tickets will include a chartered bus ride picking up and dropping off in Frederick and Mount Airy and field level seats in center field. Proceeds will benefit our ball club in our quest for a 4th straight Mid-Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball League Championship. Sign up online or see any player for details!

Nick Collingham Selected Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball Manager of the Year

bigdog — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:02:16 +0000

www.marylandsemiprobaseball.com

“The Mid-Maryland League Champion Frederick Flying Dogs’ Nick Collingham is the 2010 Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball Information Line Manager of the Year. Collingham’s crew upended Frederick County’s three-time State Champion Brunswick Orioles in interleague play for the first time in history en route to a third straight State Championships Final Four appearance. Brunswick has taken eight consecutive Blue Ridge League titles.”

2010 Season Comes to an End at Maryland State Tournament

bigdog — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:27:32 +0000

2010 came to an end Sunday with a
heartbreaking loss to the eventual State Champion Perdue Chicks. The
Dogs drew the 4^th seed in the tournament meaning they
would need to win 3 consecutive 9 inning games for their first state
championship. In game one they squared off against the Baltimore
Baseball League Champions the Cancun Cantina Bulls. Matt Buchholz
took the mound for the Dogs and in his typical fashion racked up 13
K’s over 7 complete innings of work. With the Dogs trailing 2-1 in
the bottom of the 8^th, Buchholz lead the inning off with a
double, Sherwood singled and Roebuck walked to load the bases for
Rich Ropp all with 2 outs. Ropp came through with bases clearing 3
RBI double to the left center field gap to put them back on top 4-2.
Jason Christenberry, who came on in relief in the 8^th
picked up the win hurling the final 2 frames allowing only 1 hit and
no runs.

In game 2 the Dogs’ went against the 1
seeded Perdue Chicks of the Eastern Shore League. Rich Ropp again
provided the offensive spark picking up the teams only RBI in the top
of the 6^th driving a single into left field. Ropp would
later swipe 2^nd and advance to third on the errant throw
and then score on a wild pitch. Jason Christenberry got the start
and pitched the complete game picking up the hard luck loss as Perdue
battled back in the bottom of the 9^th with one out
stringing together a hit batter, an error, a single, a double and a
suicide squeeze for the walk off win. Perdue advanced to the
Championship game were they defeated the Tri-State Titans for their
first State Championship.

Maryland State Tournament Schedule Set

bigdog — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:35:24 +0000

12:00 NOON QUARTERFINAL – 5TH SEED CANCUN CANTINA BULLS AT 4TH SEED FREDERICK FLYING DOGS
ARTIFICIAL TURF INFIELD – EAST END OF CAMPUS

3:00 PM SEMIFINAL – 3RD SEED TRI-STATE TITANS AT 2ND SEED PUTTY HILL SELECT
ARTIFICIAL TURF INFIELD – EAST END OF CAMPUS

6:00 PM SEMIFINAL – 12:00 NOON WINNER AT 1ST SEED PERDUE CHICKS
LIGHTED GRASS FIELD – WEST END OF CAMPUS

9:00 PM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME XV – LOWEST SURVIVING SEED AT HIGHEST SURVIVING SEED
LIGHTED GRASS FIELD – WEST END OF CAMPUS

For additional information, visit Maryland Semi-Pro Baseball.

Flying Dogs Changing Their Name in 2011?

bigdog — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:03:13 +0000

2009 marked the end of the Flying Dog Brewery’s support of the ball club. With a changing corporate atmosphere and a shift in priorities we were unable to garner their support for the 2010 season. The team has been discussing the possibility of a name change for 2011 with many believing that we should no longer bear their name if they are not going to sponsor the team. Some veterans, however feel that the Flying Dogs is the clubs identity and we should keep our name. What is your opinion? Take our poll.