Rebels All Stars

Four Rebels will be competing in the U14 District 17 Pool Play Tournament in Jerseyville. Sid Sarginson, Kyle Obertino, Billy Ritchey and Brady Talkington will represent the Rebels in the tournament. The tournament begins July 1(tonite)at City Park A. Jerseyville will play Calhoun tonight at 6:00, and Pike County on Friday at 6pm. The tournament will conclude on Saturday with Calhoun taking on Pike County at 6pm.

The top two teams will advance to the Double Elimination Tournament in Rushville.

Rebels vs Sutton

The Rebels closed out the season on a winning note. The Rebels beat Sutton 8-5, sweeping the two-game season series. The Rebels got a great pitching performance from starter Sid Sarginson. Sarginson went six innings and all of his runs allowed were unearned. Billy Ritchey got the final three outs as the Rebels complete a 11-2 season.

Rebels vs Fester

The Rebels reached double-digit win total with an 8-4 win over Fester's team. The Rebels started Kyle Obertino on the hill, but had to leave early due to a tight hamstring. He was followed by Trevor Carpenter who went the rest of the way. Several good defensive plays highlighted the game. Two players were gunned down at homeplate and two runners were picked-off second base.

Next game; Rebels vs Loellke, Monday, June 28th @ 5:30pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Pohlman

The Rebels rallied for a 12-8 win over the team from Calhoun. The Rebels trailed early but got on the board with a Kyle Obertino solo Home Run in the second. The Rebels eventully took the lead and held on for the win. Billy Ritchey started and Brady Talkington finished the game for the Rebels.

Next game; Rebels vs Fester, Saturday June 26th @ 12:30pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Hamilton

The Rebels' bats were shut down by two Bandits' pitchers in a 8-2 loss Tuesday. Starter Cole Bugger and reliever Jacob Hamilton limited the Rebels to just a handful of baserunners, but the Rebels were able to push across two runs. The Rebels and Bandits split the two games played this season.

Next game; Rebels vs Calhoun Thursday, June 24th @ 6:00pm City Park A.

Rebels vs Perkey

The Rebels swept the two-game season series from the Godfrey squad, 28-2 the final in this one. Kyle Obertino started on the hill, throwing three shutout innings. He also starred at the plate going 4-5 with a triple, 2 doubles and a single.

Next game; Rebels vs Hamilton, Tuesday, June 22nd @ 5:30pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Sutton

Whew! That was a close one! The Rebels built a 8-2, behind a strong pitching performance from starter Billy Ritchey, then had to hold on as the Godfrey team got close in the last inning, Rebels win 8-6. Sid Sarginson came on to get the final two outs via the strikeout. The Rebels had to overcome several questionable calls from the Godfrey homeplate umpire, calls that could have been the difference in the game. The umpire failed to call a hit-by-pitch that would have forced in a Rebel run and a Godfrey run was allowed when the runner didn't slide, or avoid a collision at homeplate.

Next game; Rebels vs Perkey Monday, June 21st @ 6:00pm at Godrey Field 5

Rebels vs Lacy

The Rebels lost their first game of the year 6-2 to the Bombers. Starting pitchers Sid Sarginson and Tim Lacy were locked in a pitching duel in the early innings before the Bombers were able to break through. The Rebels pulled within two, at 4-2. But the Bombers added two insurance run in the seventh to seal the win.

Next game; Rebels vs Hamilton, Tuesday, June 15th @ 8:00pm at Legion A.

Rebels vs Perkey

Rebels took advantage of the Godfrey starters wildness in posting a 22-2 win. Rebels used four pitchers in the game. Starter Brady Talkington lasted only a couple batters before leaving, due to illness. Billy Ritchey, Lucas Baalman and Kendrick Soer followed on the hill. The game ended on a nifty 6-4-3 double-play.

Next game; Rebels vs Lacy, Saturday June 12 @ 10:00 am on City Park A.

Rebels vs Parish

The Rebels "ratteled the bats" in posting a 22-3 win over the Sharks. Playing shorthanded -- only nine players in uniform -- didn't affect the Rebels. Sid Sarginson started and Trevor Carpenter finished on the mound for the 5-0 Rebs.

Next game; Rebels vs Fester, Tuesday 6/8 @ 6:00 pm on City Park Field A.

Rebels vs Lacy

The Rebels finally beat the Bombers. The Rebels got a strong 6 innings from starter Brady Talkington and Kyle Obertino closed it out in the 7th as the Rebels bested the Bombers 7-1. The Rebels coupled the strong pitching with timely hitting and good defense to beat the Bombers for the first time.

Next game; Rebels vs Parish, Monday, June 7th @ 5:30 pm Legion A.

Rebels vs Hamilton

The Rebels rallied for 6 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge the Bandits 16-15. The Rebels led 3-1 after one inning, but the Bandits pulled ahead and led going into the final innings. Brady Talkington came on to pitch the final two innings and managed to keep the game close. Lucas Baalman crossed the plate with the winning run as Trevor Carpenter reached on a throwing error.

Next game; Rebels vs Loellke 5:30 pm(new time) Thursday @ Legion Field A.

Rebels vs Loellke

The Rebels played their first game and came away with a convincing win. Stellar starting pitching from Sid Sarginson and timley hitting led to a 17-1 win over the Crushers. Rebels took advantage of the Crushers starting pichers bout with wildness to bat around in the first inning, building a 7-0 lead and never looking back. Sarginson pitched into the fourth before being lifted after nearing him pitch limit. Brady Talkington finished up as the Rebels improve to 2-0.

Next game, Rebels vs Hamilton, Tuesday 6/1 @ 8:00pm on Legion Field A.

Rebels vs Fester

The Rebels first game of the season, after four rainouts, results in a "W". In this makeup of a rainout from a week ago, the Rebels showed up ready to play. Apparently Fester's team didn't get the memo. The team was no show. The Rebels were awarded the win via forfeit.

Next game, Friday, May 28th @ 6:00 pm City Park Field A versus Loellke.

Rebels Baseball 2010

Spring is here! Baseball time again! The 2010 Rebels Baseball team is starting to prepare for the 2010 season. The Rebels will be playing in the Jerseyville Little League/Junior League U14. The season is set to begin sometime in mid-May, lthough aschedule has not been released.

Rebels have begun practicing and will continue to practice twice a week on Field A at Dolan Park. Practice time will be from 3:30 to 5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We may offer a weekend practice or two as well.