First-inning rally sparks blowout win for Batavia Bandits 9U, 10-3

Batavia Bandits 9U refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against Yorkville Foxes, recording a 10-3 victory on Monday at Reed Keppler Park. Eight runs in the first three innings allowed Batavia Bandits 9U to put the game away early.  An RBI single by Braden Krumwiede, an RBI single by Ryan Ingold, and an error in the first inning supplied the early offense for Bandits.

The Bandits came out swinging, scoring six runs in the first inning to jump ahead of Yorkville Foxes early.  Krumwiede was solid at the plate, going 2-3, drove in one and scored two runs.

PlayerA was steady at the plate for Yorkville Foxes. PlayerA went 2-3 and scored two runs. PlayerA doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the sixth inning.

Adam Bendoraitis threw two innings of scoreless ball for Batavia Bandits 9U.

Game moved to Reed Keppler tonight.

Tonights Batavia Bandits games versus the Yorkville Foxes has been moved to Reed Keppler park in West Chicago. The game will still start at 6:00 pm.

Bandits Vs Ducks Gold 6:00 pm

The Batavia Bandits 9U (5-2-1 KCBL, 10-4-1 overall) will rematch the Wheatland Ducks Gold (6-2-0 KCBL) tonight at 6:00 pm.  The last time the teams played the Bandits won 14-6 in 5 innings.  The Bandits extended their lead to 22-6 in the top of the 6th, but the game was called due to darkness before the inning was completed. 

Tonight's game will be played at Pioneer Park, West Chicago.

Bandits Vs. Wheatland Ducks Gold Tonight

The Batavia Bandiits are scheduled to play against the Wheatland Ducks Gold team tonight at Crossroads Community Church in Aurora tonight at 5:45 pm. 

Bandits Game Postponed in 4th.

The Bandits 9u game was postponed tonight due to rain and lightning. The Bandits were leading 7-3 after 3 1/2 innings. The Bandits had taken the field in the bottom if the 4th when the umpire called for a delay after lighting appeared. The game was postponed a half hour later when radar showed little relief from the storms for the rest of the evening. No information is currently available for resuming the game.

Bandits Face Wheatland Ducks Green Tonight

The Bandits will play the Wheatland Ducks Green this evening at 5:45pm  in Naperville.  The two teams have alreaady plaayed each other this past Saturday.  The Bandits won the first meeting 9-0.  The Bandits need to make sure they don't take this game to lightly as the middle of the Duck's lineup is plenty capable with the bat.  The game is scheduled for 5:45 pm. 

Bandits 4th Straight!

The Batavia Bandits picked up their 4th straight win.defeating the Oswego Corbra White club last night 10-7.  The game was not quite as close as the score would lead one to believe.  The Bandits had a 10-2 lead with two outs in the top of the 6th inning, but a tough error and a few walks made the game interesting.  The Bandits did prevail after Logan Mont recorded a strike out to end the game 10-7.

Braden Krumwiede putting on the catcher's gear

Bandits Vs. Oswego Cobras White

The Batavia Bandits (3-2-1 kcbl ) 9u boys will face the Oswego Cobras White (3-1-0 kcbl ) tonight at Pioneer Park 5:45 pm.  The Bandits have won 7 or their last 8 games and look to make it 4 wins in a row. 

Bandits VS. Wheatland Ducks 12:00 pm

The Batavia Bandits 9u boys will be facing the Wheatland Ducks Green team this afternoon at noon. This is a home game for the Bandits but the game is scheduled to be played at Reed Keppler Park. Let's hope the rain stays away.

Update: Final Score Bandits 9 Ducks 0

Batavia Ahead In Rain Shortened Game

The Bandits ran away with a win and from the rain against the Plainfield Diamond Dawgs. The Bandits have now won 6 of their last 7 games and have posted their second straight KCBL W.

Bandits Face Plainfield Dawgs Tonight at 5:45

The Batavia Banndits will try to win their second straight and 6th out of their last 7 tonight when they face the Plainfield Diamond Dawgs.   Game time is 5:45pm at the Diamond Dawgs' home field at Renwick Community Park, Plainfield Illinois.

Bandits Battle to Win Despite Sloppy Start

The Batavia Bandits did not play their best defense today, but they continued to battle to the very end.

The Bandits down 5-9 scored 5 runs in the top of the 6th inning to take a one run 10-9 lead.

North Aurora put the tying run on base with a one out single, but Ethan Taylor retired the next two batters to close out the game. Final score Bandits 10 North Aurora 9.

Batavia Bandits vs. North Aurora Tonight 5:45 pm

The Banditis will be facing North Aurora this evening at 5:45 at Schneider Park South.    The Bandits are looking to rebound after a tough loss to the Wasco Wildcats Monday night. 

Batavia Bandits 2011 Hub City 9U Tournament Champions

The Batavia Bandits 9U defeated the Illinois Valley Titans 8-1 to win the 2011 Rochelle Hub City Tournament.

The Bandits jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the bottom half of the 1st inning and never looked back.   The pitching and  defense continued to be outstanding this game as it had been the whole weekend.

The Titans scored a run in the top of the 4th.   Ryan Ingold  responded in the bottom half of the inning with a "bomb" to center field recapturing the Bandits 4 run lead.  The Bandits scored three more before the inning ended.  That is all the offense the Bandits needed, winning the game with a final score of 8-1.

Bandits Defeat Aurora Starz. Move on the Championship Game.

The Batavia Bandits 9u defeated the Aurora Starz this morning 13-3.  The win advances the Bandits to the Championship game this afternoon versus the Illinois Valley Titans.

The Aurora Starz took any early 3-0 lead against the Bandits in the top of the first inning but never scored again.  The Bandits scored 13 runs between the second and the fifth inning on 7 hits and 7 BB.

Rochelle Rampage Tourney

The Batavia Bandits won their first two games on Saturday at the Rochelle tournament. The Bandits defeated the Freeport Stix 13-3 and the Rochelle Rampage 9-3.  The Bandits earned the number 1 seed in the Pool A and will be taking on the Pool B no. 2 seed today at 10:00 am.  The game will be scored live on gamechanger.