Thursday, September 01, 2005

RailCats John Gonzalez And Alex Taylor


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GARY, Ind. - RailCats LHP John Gonzalez and Catcher Alex Taylor in the bullpen on September 1, 2005 during a game against the Saint Paul Saints.

RailCats Coach Joe Gates


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GARY, Ind. - RailCats Coach Joe Gates during the National Anthem at the U.S. Steel Yard on September 1, 2005.

RailCats Pitching Coach Brendan Sagara


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GARY, Ind. - RailCats Pitching Coach Brendan Sagara during the National Anthem at the U.S. Steel Yard on September 1, 2005.

RailCats Coach Haines And Manager Greg Tagert


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GARY, Ind. - RailCats Hitting Coach Andy Haines and Manager Greg Tagert during the National Anthem at the U.S. Steel Yard on September 1, 2005.

RailCats RHP Willie Glen


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GARY, Ind. - RailCats RHP Willie Glen warms up in the bullpen with Pitching Coach Brendan Sagara before starting in Thursdays game against the Saint Paul Saints at the U.S. Steel Yard.

Playoff Dreams Still Alive For Gary

"Strength does not come from physical capacity.
It comes from an indomitable will."
- Mahatma Gandhi


GARY, Ind. - The will is strong with the Gary RailCats this season and nothing is more evident than their abilities to remain in direct competition with Saint Paul and Lincoln for the second half Southern Division spot. The playoff dreams continue to remain alive and well for the first time in the Gary South Shore RailCats history with the Northern League. They have a chance at a wild card playoff spot should they not win the Sothern Division which would allow them to compete for their first championship against the Northern Leagues dominant force this year the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.

With four games remaining and important key players Outfielder Anthony Iapoce, Outfielder Scott Samuels, Catcher Jose Yepez and Infielder Tanner Townsend back into position their strength is building again. Last night at the U.S. Steel Yard they had a better showing against the St. Paul Saints than the previous game coming back to take a one run lead with a score of 4-3 in the 5th. They couldn'’t keep the lead they made in the sixth off an RBI by Anthony Iapoce bringing in Jay Pecci and the Saints won the game with a score of 6-5.

Coaches Joe Gates And Jackie Hernandez


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GARY, Ind.- RailCats Coach Joe Gates and Saints Coach Jackie Hernandez at the U.S. Steel Yard on August 31, 2005.

RailCats Outfielder Steve Haake


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GARY, Ind.- RailCats Outfielder Steve Haake safe at first after an attempted pick off throw to Saints Infielder Billy Munoz by Saints RHP Darren Truty at the U.S. Steel Yard on August 31, 2005.

Saints Infielder Juan Camacho


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GARY, Ind.- The newest edition to the Saint Paul Saints is infielder Juan Camacho in a familiar fielding position on August 31, 2005 opposing the Gary RailCats whom he played for in 2004.

Saints Infielder Billy Munoz


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GARY, Ind.- Saints infielder Billy Munoz catches a pop up for an out against the RailCats at the U.S. Steel Yard on August 31, 2005.