The Cincinnati Buckeyes predated their rivals, the Red Stockings (now known as the Cincinnati Reds), by a year, yet were all but forgotten to history as the Red Stockings went professional and made this a one-team town.

Almost 140 years later, the Buckeyes returned, to play the game they love and to educate and entertain folks with the original game of base ball. It was a gentlemen's sport, played with great skill and greater spirit. Today's Buckeyes continue the legacy of their name, and promote the history and tradition of America's pasttime.

Saturday, May 3
Monroe Nine (A)

Sunday, June 1
Doubleheader (A)

June 7 & 8
Forest Festival (A)

2008 Schedule

 

BUCKEYES GET LICKED IN
FRENCH LICK, IN



West Baden, In. - The Cincinnati Buckeyes opened their 2008 campaign on Saturday on the grounds of the historic West Baden Hotel in West Baden, In. The weather and the venue could not be more perfect for Spring base ball. The Buckeyes faced the tough and gentlemanly Blues of Indianapolis. Not the ideal adversary to start off the season, but they are very enjoyable to play.

The first game was played in front of a good crowd, many of whom recieved miniature bats as souvenirs of the event. The Buckeyes got off to a quick start, scoring 8 runs in the first inning, striking some well-placed hits and getting assistance from the Blues defense. It looked early like the boys in blue (from Ohio) might upset the boys in blue (from Indiana). Unfortunately, the feeling was short-lived, as the Blues fixed their defensive problems quickly. The one-bound rule confounded the Buckeye strikers, and they couldn't seem to use it to their advantage on defense, either. At the end of the seven-inning game, the enthusiastic crowd congratulated the victorious Blues, who scored 25 tallies to the Buckeyes 12. Mr. Mark Hurr struck two long doubles and tallied three aces. Mr. Chris Lyon also crossed the plate three times.

After some team photos, the ballists took the trolley south to French Lick, where they were treated to a spectacular spread of the finest food and drink at the French Lick Resort & Casino.

Both teams headed back to the field for the second match of the day. The crowd had swelled to a few hundred people in anticipation of the 3:00 game, and cheered as both teams lined up. The Buckeyes struck first, with Mr. Noah Goodwin tallying an ace for the Bucks. The Blues scored four in their at-bat, but in an effort to make a good game, the Buckeyes came back with four of their own in the second frame. After a couple of quick, scoreless innings (thanks in part to Mr. M.Hurr, who skillfully plucked a ball struck over his head in center field on the first bounce), the Blues bats started to come back to life, and the Buckeye defense did little to stop it. The Cincinnati willows kept the game close, and had they not stranded so many in the later innings, the outcome would have been very different. But the Blues were victorious again this day, besting the Cincinnati nine 14-11. More team photos and media followed.

Many thanks to the folks at the West Baden Hotel for the beautiful venue and hospitality, the French Lick Resort & Casino for the delicious lunch, the media for covering the event and spreading the game of vintage base ball, the many, many spectators who came to watch us have fun - they were among the best crowds we've played for - and finally, the Blues for helping us hammer off the winter rust so efficiently and enjoyably.

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The Buckeyes return to action on Saturday, May 3 at Monroe Park in Monroe, Oh. They will face a select nine of local coaches as part of their Little League Opening Day celebration. The 11:00am game is preceded by a parade.

 

Article submitted April 28, 2008


The two teams line up for the first game of the day.

 

Captain Goodwin takes a swing as the crowd looks on.

 


The Buckeye braintrust tries to figure out what they could do to combat the Blues... and if the dinner buffet is comped, too.

 


The Buckeyes pose under the West Baden Hotel's gazebo.

 

 

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