From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The IronBirds surpassed four franchise records in their win over the Yankees 21-7. Most hits in a game (20), most runs in an inning (11), most runs scored in a game (21), total runs scored in a game (28), and attendance at Ripken Stadium (6,904) were each the highest in Birds’ […]
Despite Slow Start, Ironbirds’ New Bosses Making Smooth Transition to Single-A
By John Scherzo and Zack Zeller Special to The Dagger The Aberdeen Ironbirds closed out their first two-game home series of the season Thursday night with a 6-3 loss to the Hudson Valley Renegades, getting off to a slow start despite some solid performances. Mark Blackmar went 4-2/3 innings in his first start of the […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Fall to Hudson Valley Renegades 7-3 in Season Opener; Opening Night in Aberdeen is June 20
From Ripken Baseball: FISHKILL, NY – The Aberdeen IronBirds opened the 2012 campaign on Monday night with a loss to the Hudson Valley Renegades. Entering the bottom of the fourth with the game tied at two, Hudson Valley scored a pair of runs against IronBirds’ starter Sebastian Vader then tacked on three more runs in […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Recall Memorable Moments from 2011 Campaign
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Despite a losing record, the 2011 Aberdeen IronBirds brought plenty of highlights and excitement to Ripken Stadium this year. Here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments from the 10th season of professional baseball in Aberdeen… Opening Night June 17, 2011 The IronBirds started off the season with an […]
North Harford Elementary Singers Raise Money to Buy Phone Cards for Soldiers
From Harford County Public Schools: The North Harford Elementary School fifth grade Eagles Chorus performed the National Anthem at the Aberdeen Ironbirds baseball game on September 1, 2011, at Ripkin Stadium. A portion of the ticket sales from that evening raised $320 for a fundraiser called, “A Measure of Love.” The money will be donated […]
Aberdeen Agenda Sept. 12: Ripken Stadium Management Board and Swim Center Advisory Committee Dissolved; Most Beautiful Yard Award
The Aberdeen City Council will vote Monday night on a pair of ordinances which would dissolve two of the city’s long-running advisory groups – the Ripken Stadium Management Board and the Swim Center Advisory Committee. One of the proposed ordinances states that “the Ripken Stadium Management Board has served the City of Aberdeen and its […]
Aberdeen Agenda Aug. 22: Public Hearing on $10 Million Ripken Stadium and City Hall Loan Refinancing; Ben Carson Scholars Fund; Harford Family House
The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night regarding a proposed ordinance allowing the city to refund up to $10 million in debt – largely accrued during the construction of City Hall and the Ripken Stadium complex. The ordinance would “authorize and empower the city of Aberdeen, to borrow, upon its full […]
Local Edgewood Celebrity, Actor John Schaech, Goes to Bat for Local Homeless Families at Ripken Stadium’s “Home Runs for the Homeless”
From Harford Family House: Local movie actor, John Schaech, adds his celebrity to the Harford Mutual Home Runs for the Homeless event supporting Harford Family House to raise awareness regarding the problem of homelessness in Harford County. John filmed his latest movie, 5 Days of Way in Georgia (formerly a part of the USSR but […]