GOING TO THE BIG SHOW: RAILCATS WIN 5-2 PLAYOFF TIE BREAKER OVER JACKHAMMERS

"ONE MORE DOGPILE"
2005 RailCats First Dogpile
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SAINT PAUL, Minn.- The Gary SouthShore RailCats proved once again that under Manager Greg Tagert they are a team to be taken seriously.

The RailCats have won 8 games straight to carry them into the playoffs.

Tanner Townsend and Kevin White both homered off the JackHammers to keep the RailCats at a 3 run lead over Joliet.

The RailCats are well on their way to defending their 2005 Championship title. The RailCats meet tomorrow head-to-head against the first half East Division winners the Schaumburg Flyers.

On The Field: Joliet JackHammer Out At First

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats infielder Jarrod Patterson tags first for an out in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

RailCats Infielder Jarrod Patterson

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats infielder Jarrod Patterson prepares to catch a throw by RHP Travis Kerber for an out in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

RailCats RHP Travis Kerber

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats RHP Travis Kerber throws to first baseman Jarrod Patterson for an out in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

Play Maker: RailCats RHP Travis Kerber

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats RHP Travis Kerber makes an awesome play in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

RailCats Outfielder Andy Rohleder

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats outfielder Andy Rohleder in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

RailCats Infielder Jay Pecci

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats infielder Jay Pecci in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

At The Plate: RailCats Catcher Steve Booth

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats catcher Steve Booth (right) at bat against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

RailCats Infielder Tanner Townsend

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats infielder Tanner Townsend safe at first after an attempted pickoff in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.

At The Plate: RailCats Outfielder Kevin White

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JOLIET, Ill.- RailCats outfielder Kevin White called out at home in a game against the Joliet JackHammers at Silver Cross Field on August 20, 2006.