Binghamton Rumble Ponies News: August 9 - August 15, 2024

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, a Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, have had a mixed performance over the past week. Here are some key highlights from their recent games:

Recent Game Highlights

- **Thursday's Game Postponed**: The Rumble Ponies' game against Somerset was postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, with the first game starting at 4:05 p.m.

- **Saturday’s Game Postponed**: The game against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats was also postponed due to weather conditions. The remaining Jett Williams bobbleheads from the Top Prospect Bobbleheads Series will be given to the first 500 fans.

- **Friday's Loss to New Hampshire**: Despite a strong start from Brandon Sproat, who struck out a career-high 13 batters over five scoreless innings, the Rumble Ponies fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, 7-3.

- **Thursday's Shutout Win**: The Rumble Ponies shut out the New Hampshire Fisher Cats for the second-straight game, winning 1-0. This marked their ninth shutout of the season and seventh since June 27.

- **Wednesday's Rain-Shortened Win**: Joander Suarez pitched brilliantly, and the Rumble Ponies hit three home runs, leading to a 7-0 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in a rain-shortened game.

- **Tuesday's Loss to New Hampshire**: The Rumble Ponies were shut out by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, 6-0, in the series opener.

- **Series Finale Loss to Erie**: The Rumble Ponies dropped the series finale against the Erie SeaWolves, 6-3, on Sunday afternoon.

- **Combined No-Hitter by Erie**: The Erie SeaWolves threw a combined no-hitter against the Rumble Ponies, winning 3-0 on Saturday night.

- **Walk-Off Win Over Erie**: Matt Rudick hit a walk-off two-run home run to lift the Rumble Ponies over the Erie SeaWolves, 6-4, on Friday night.

- **Sweep Over New Hampshire**: The Rumble Ponies defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon, completing a sweep and extending their winning streak to nine games.

- **Loss to Portland Sea Dogs**: The Portland Sea Dogs won their sixth straight game with a 5-3 win over the Rumble Ponies at Mirabito Stadium on August 16, 2024.

Team Performance

The Rumble Ponies have shown resilience and strength in their recent games, particularly in their pitching performances. Brandon Sproat's 13 strikeouts in a single game highlight the team's potential on the mound. However, the team has also faced challenges, including losses to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Portland Sea Dogs.

Conclusion

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies have demonstrated a mix of strong performances and setbacks over the past week. Their ability to shut out opponents and come back with walk-off wins showcases their determination and skill. However, the postponed games and losses indicate areas for improvement. As the season progresses, the Rumble Ponies will look to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses to maintain a competitive edge in the Double-A Eastern League.