Gold Country Vintage Base Ball - Rancho Murieta Bandits
Vintage Base Ball (two words back in that time), is played with the equipment and rules of the 1880's. The gloves look like gardening gloves, and the pace is a bit faster than the modern game. It's a sight to behold for the "cranks" (fans) as the old style uniforms add a great feel to the game.
The Rancho Murieta Bandits were founded in 2007 by John "Deuce" Dodson, Matt "Splint" Corsaut, and Blake "Calaboose" Carmichael. By the 2008 season, 12 Bandits from Rancho Murieta were on the squad! The Bandits are always looking for players to sub as needed, or just join us at the park for some good ol' fashioned ball playing. Contact Blake Carmichael at drblake4@yahoo.com for more information. Or, visit the league website for more detailed information on the team and the league www.gcvbb.com
Bandits Fall Just Short of Champion Crushers
Posted May 5, 2008 by Blake CarmichaelThe early season match-up of league leaders in the Gold Country Vintage Base Ball League proved to be a tight contest, as the Rancho Murieta Bandits (2-1) gave the defending West Coast Champion, Amador County Crushers (3-0), just about all they could handle. In the end, the Crushers prevailed by the score of 3-2, the lowest scoring contest in recent GCVBB play. The thrilling contest was won in the bottom of the 7th and final inning, with jubilant Crushers showing signs of relief and excitement. Read more »
Bandits Shoot down the Nine - Remain Undefeated
Posted April 28, 2008 by Blake Carmichael
Mark "Manley" Walthers Read more »
Bandits set to Hit the Road this Sunday
Posted April 25, 2008 by Blake Carmichael
Next Game: Sunday April 27th, 1:30PM
The Rancho Murieta Bandits are traveling to Jackson (Argonaut High School; 501 Argonaut Ln, Jackson, CA) to take on the Ione Preston Nine. The contest should prove to be an exciting match-up, as The Nine have 5 former Bandits playing for the Ione club.
Come on out to enjoy the sites and sounds of the Vintage Game, and support your home team as they try to remain undefeated. Read more »
Bandits Bag a Win; Opening Day a Great Success!
Posted April 14, 2008 by Blake Carmichael
Jonathan "Junk Yard Dog" Delivers for the Bandits Read more »
Opening Day for the Bandits: April 13th at Stonehouse Park
Posted April 7, 2008 by Blake Carmichael
Bandits are set to take the field!
Posted April 7, 2008 by Blake CarmichaelBandits ready for the first pitch of the season
Posted March 3, 2008 by Blake CarmichaelThe Bandits look forward to seeing you at the yard on opening day,
April 13th! This year should prove to be a lively event, and we hope to
provide Rancho Murieta with a good time at the yard in a family
friendly environment.
The Rancho Murieta Bandits hope that you all will enjoy a trip back
to the past, and share in how the game was meant to be played. The
response this year has been great, and we may end up having enough
ballists for two teams next year! So, if you are interested in playing,
or would like to support the team/league, please drop me an e-mail at: drblake4@yahoo.com Read more »
