Aberfoyle A’s
122 McArthur Crescent N1L1S3 Guelph, ON, Canada

Congratulations to the Copetown Eagles on their 2018 FOFL Championship. The Aberfoyle A’s claim the Silver Medal after upsetting the #4 and #1 seed. It was a well pitched and hard fought defensive game that ended in a 7-0 loss vs #2 seed Copetown.... The A’s 18 win season and appearance in the Championship finals were both new bests for the A’s. Thank you to all of the fans who supported us. We’ll see you in 2019!

Playoff Update: A’s defeat Galt 12-8 Next game 3:30 semi-final vs #1 ranked Westover.

The A’s were back to their winning ways last night; downing Sheffield 20-8. Brian Pressman crushed a homerun to CF to lead the powerful offence. Cam Tuck pitched solid in relief and the A’s defence kept Sheffield at bay.... The A’s are 15-8 .... trending towards a 4th or 5th place finish. The A’s take on St. George on Wednesday night.

The regular season standing had the A’s in 5th place. The A’s defeated 10 seed Lynden Friday night 13-1. Brian Pressman pitched a complete game for the win.... The A’s advance to the quarter-finals and take on 4 seed Galt at 12:30 in St. George. The A’s were 2-0 vs Galt this season & will meet 1st place Westover in the semi-finals should they claim victory vs Galt.

Despite missing 6 regulars, the A’s ended the season on a high note; defeating Freelton 7-4. The A’s end the regular season 18-8 and will likely take 4th place in 2018. The A’s will have to wait until next Friday to begin playoffs in St. George vs the 11th seed in round one.... Norm Laffin and Ron Aubin combined for the victory tonight, while Brent Hunt’s two out, base clearing triple broke the tie in the 6th and led the A’s to victory.

The A’s beat Lynden last night to claim 4th place in the FOFL standings. Brian P and Ron A. combined to earn the A’s 17th win of the season... 17-8 for the season. Mike O was 3 for 4, and Danny G added some line drive base hits deep in the order.... The A’s play their final game of the season in Morriston on Tuesday night. Playoffs begin Friday, Sept 7th in St. George

The A’s lost a 4 pointer to Copetown and are 14-8 heading into tonight’s game vs Sheffield. 4 games in 5 days took its toll on the A’s squad who didn’t have the same hop in their step. 8:30pm start tonight @ Aberfoyle Stadium.... Burgers & Beer night following an A’s victory.

The A’s move to 16-8 after a barn burner in St. George earlier this week...that ended in a 7-5 victory. The A’s take on Lynden tonight at Aberfoyle Stadium @8:30pm

The A’s took down Puslinch 8-5 tonight. Down by 3 in the top of the first, the A’s battled back in the bottom half thanks to a Brian Pressman triple - scoring 3 to tie the game and shift the momentum. Ron Aubin pitched a complete game for the win behind a solid defence... including an outfield assist at home plate by Reggie K.... Matt Peterson had a great game behind the dish and at the plate, while Mike Thistle had 2 extra base hits in key situations. The A’s are now 14-5 ... taking on perennial champs Copetown Thursday night in Sheffield while their field is under construction. #WINNING

The A’s defeated Oxford 10-3 last night and are now 13-5. Norm Laffin pitched a complete game for the win. Reggie K Homer’d with a no-doubter to left to lead the offence.... The A’s take on Puslinch tonight at the Diamond in Morriston.

The A’s were in action last night , coming off a big win 14-8 vs Galt last week and looking to stay hot in Sheffield. Brian Brian Pressman pitched 5 solid innings, allowing only 4 baserunners and 1 run. The offence was in full swing from the top of the 1st - scoring in every inning and ultimately marching on to a 20-1 victory.... Danny G was 5 for 5 Brent The Hitman Hunt and Matt Peterson had excellent defensive games, while each adding extra base hits it key situations. The A’s are 12-5 in regular season action - with 3 more games this week - including a make-up game tonight vs Oxford. https://fofl.leaguerepublic.com/l/standingsForDate//-1.html

After losing to Greensville, the A’s beat Innerkip ... and are 10-5 in regular season play. https://fofl.leaguerepublic.com/l/fg/1_321985240.html

Yikes! The A’s just didn’t have their A Game last night; losing 19-3. The A’s are 9-4 ... that is all.

The A’s were in action Wednesday night in Rockton. Norm Laffin, Brian Pressman and Ron Kristine Laughlin Aubin combined for the win. 19-4 was the final. The game was stopped after 6 innings due to the 15 run mercy rule. The A’s are 9-4 in regular season play. The A’s continue to lead the league in offensive production thanks to a break out season from spelling expert Brian Pressman who hit 2 home runs; Ken Collins also took a round trip to seal the win for the A’s.... The A’s are looking for a win Sunday night in Aberfoyle, as they take on the 9-1 Westover Rockets. Westover has only given up 19 runs in 10 games ... and has already beat the A’s earlier this season. Skipper Norm Laffin held a practice this morning that ended with a motivational speech. The press was not admitted, but this reporter definitely heard something about an egg & a collect call from destiny. Sunday is Allumni night. Free admission to any former A’s / Duke’s players - tag a former player in the comments below to win your chance to sit in the ADP Club lawn chairs with blanket. 8:30pm - Sunday, July 22nd Aberfoyle Stadium Westover Rockets @ Aberfoyle A’s

The A’s were in action tonight at Aberfoyle Stadium. Despite a rough start, the A’s delivered a 21-8 victory in front of a home crowd of 7. Ron Aubin got the win, while Brian Pressman held Morriston at bay for the 6th and 7th. Offensive highlights were had all around, as most A’s had 6 at bats.... Aberfoyle moves to 8-4 in regular season play. The A’s face the Rockton Bears Wednesday night in Rockton. http://fofl.leaguerepublic.com/l/fg/1_321985240.html

The A’s improve to 7-4 with a convincing 20-6 win in Oxford / Innerkip last night. Norm Laffin pitched a complete game for the win, while the A’s provided more than enough run support. Brian Pressman hit for the cycle... an A’s first! ... Dan G had some clutch 2 out hits... as did Matt Peterson. The A’s lead the Fofl league in run production with 127 runs in 11 games; an average of 11-1/2 runs per game. They face Morriston on Sunday night at Aberfoyle Stadium. http://fofl.leaguerepublic.com/l/fg/1_321985240.html

The A’s had a busy 10 days - winning 2 of their last 3 ... It started with a 7th inning come back and walk off, 3 run double for Danny G vs Rockton. The A’s continues their winning ways with a 16-7 win vs Lynden - Brian Pressman had a Grand Slam that put the game on ice.... Tonight, the A’s dropped a tough one to the Westover Eagles 6-2. The A’s are now 6-4 in regular season play.

The A’s hung on to win 14-12 vs Oxford last week after leading by 10 runs. The A’s are 4-3 in regular season play and in 7th place. http://fofl.leaguerepublic.com/l/standingsForD//-1/-1.html

The A’s dropped a heart breaker 4-3 this week, moving them to 3-3 on the season. There is no game tonight at Aberfoyle Stadium.The A’s dropped a heart breaker 4-3 this week, moving them to 3-3 on the season. There is no game tonight at Aberfoyle Stadium.

The A’s move to 3-2 after a convincing 17-1 win in Freelton Thursday night. Ron Aubin pitches a complete game, allowing only one run. There is a difference between accuracy and precision; Ronny Wolfman Aubin was precise with his pitches tonight commented catcher Norm Laffin.... Brian Pressman went deep in the 5th with a no doubt, line drive, 3 run homerun to right-centre - one of many hard hit balls from the A’s three-hole hitter. A’s right fielder Cam Tuck took the wind out of a potential Freelton rally with an exceptional catch. It was a typical display of MAX effort that we’ve come to expect from Cam said CF Brent Pasquale Huntino The A’s are hosting Greensville Sunday night at Aberfoyle stadium. With injuries, arrests and charity obligations; the A’s May again need some AAA assistance. It’s complete Bull%#*+ commented long time fans Jenny Finch and Carman Electra. The level of commitment in 2018 needs to be addressed; they should be 5-0! said a source close to the team. Aberfoyle is in 4th place and looking to challenge for 1st place with opportunities to play those ahead in the standings coming soon. http://fofl.leaguerepublic.com/l/standingsForD//-1/-1.html

Rain delayed the start of the game tonight in Aberfoyle as the A’s took on the St. George Lightning. The A’s took an early lead, but could not hang on; going on to lose by 7. Kenny Collins went deep in the 6th with a massive shot off the Target sign in left field.... The A’s stranded 12 base runners, and hit into some untimely double plays with the bases loaded. Norm Laffin started for the A’s and went 5 innings before handing over the ball to Ron Aubin. The A’s are now 2-2 A’s the head to Freelton Thursday night.

The Aberfoyle A’s broke the record for the longest game in 2018 with a 29-13 mercy drubbing of the Morriston Grey Hounds. Ron Aubin pitches 5 solid innings, while Cam Tuck is credited with the hold. Offensive highlights were plentiful throughout the game; especially in the A’s 16 run 3rd inning that sent Mayoral candidate and pitcher J. Sealy to the showers.... After 3 games, the A’s are 2-1... and excited for their postponed home opener Sunday night at Aberfoyle Stadium. The A’s are considering dark green away jerseys and would like your vote. (Jersey pictured here).

The A’s squad took the field last night in Greensville and dropped a heart breaker 6-5. The A’s defence was less that stellar in game two of the season; allowing 4 unearned runs. Brian Pressman had two triples and Cam Tuck helped his own cause with a clutch, two out single that cashed a pair.... The A’s are 1-1 heading into their home opener Sunday @8:30pm at Aberfoyle Stadium vs the Oxford No Shows. After a frustrating loss against an inferior team, you have to rebound mentally commented Ron Aubin - who is scheduled to start the home opener. Everyone is requested to buy raffle tickets from Kristine Laughlin Aubin to support baseball in France. Please bring $5

The A’s started the season last night with a 7-4 victory vs the Galt Raiders. Norm Laffin pitched a complete game for the victory. This was a big win for the club said Laffin in the post game press conference. Missing 7 players and barely fielding a team usually costs us he continued.... The A’s were missing Thistle, Reg, Bryce, Ron, Cam, Matt & Brent in yesterday’s contest due to the team plane having mechanical issues. Luckily, the other half of the team had flown in a day early to visit the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and sign autographs. This was a big win said SS Mike O’Grady who was 3-4 We are always neck in neck with Galt in the standings. The Duke’s are in action again tonight vs the Greensville Sky Chiefs @ 8:30pm in Greensville. Tickets are free with any purchase over $20 at the Giant Tiger.

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At a press conference this afternoon, the Aberfoyle Duke’s announced that rumours of new uniforms and a name change were indeed true. The Aberfoyle A’s will boast Oakland Athletic style fashion in 2018; a change that was long overdue according to player-manager Norm Drumstick Laffin. The letter A really strikes a chord with me said an energetic Mike Thistle.... you don’t want to be the B’s and you don’t want to be a C... although my ex and her cynical friends were definitely C’s said the Umpire only known as Taco. The old uni’s just didn’t capture the spirit of the team he commented from the A’s spring training facility in Puslinch. If you want tight defence, you have to look tight; tight like a tiger, a tiger on D, Raaaawwwww said ex-Duke Billy Beedle - who was incidentally arrested shortly afterwards for flashing his boobs at a charity concert It signifies a new beginning said team veteran Keith the technician Sewell I give the new look at A+! Commented long time league veteran Ronny A Matt Peterson, in money ball fashion, had this to say: the dynamic nature of a sport like baseball requires a blend of science and heart. We’ve reengineered the lineup based on RUIS .. a new statistic which stands for ARE YOU IN SHAPE On that note, we caught up with Brian Pressman who has taken the off season seriously and looks better than ever. I have taken it upon myself to list the 10 most impactful foods in no particular order he commented; and continued to explain a strict regiment of protein and a carb measuring process that’s not appropriate for print. Third baseman Mike O’Grady was unavailable for comment, but the team masseuse Tara O says he has a long, hard road ahead if he is to be 100% for opening day. The A’s continue their workouts this Thursday and look forward to outdoor practices very soon... if they can remember to register the team for the 2018 season.

Spring training starts for the Duke’s tonight at Puslinch Community Centre.. @8pm. The Duke’s have been shaving off pounds and sharpening their skills individually for months now. We’re stronger than ever before said second baseman Brian Pressman... The Venezuela League was interesting.. there was a lot of raw talent that pushed me to be my best commented Dan G. A new team may be added to the FOFL in 2018 and GM’s have recently met to discuss rules, policies and other league matters. Team fee’s will be communicated shortly, and the deadline for payment will be May 1st... so return those empties and clean your vehicle.

The Duke's bats were on fire last night as they hammered the St. George Warriors 16-4. Mike O came off the DL and was 3 for 3. Ron A pitched a great game and helped his own cause with a bases clearing double in the 4th inning.... Kenny C used his wheels for an inside the park HR. The Duke's will face Morriston on Friday night in round one of the tournament of champions @8pm in Innerkip.

The Duke's were defeated Monday night at the hands of the Puslinch Dodgers 14-8. Dan G, Mike T and Kenny C led the offence for the Duke's, while Ron A pitched 4 solid innings in relief. The Dukes are 13-7 with 2 ties... and have locked up 5th place despite 2 regular season games remaining.... Finishing 6th in 2016, the Duke's 5th place finish is an improvement that suggests more good things to come. Outfielder Keith Sewell added his perspective; saying "It was mentally difficult to lose third basemen Mike O'Grady for the season. His presence in the Locker room and on the field had been key to success in years past. However, not unlike the wild world of aviation mechanics, the team is deeper than any one individual. We're confident that we have the talent to succeed" Team Capitan Norm Laffin said "We can beat anyone in this league when we play our A game. The next step for us is to improve our record vs the top 4 teams in the league, as the majority of our wins are vs teams lower in the standings. Simply put- to be the best, we have to beat the best!" Catcher Matt Peterson has a positive outlook for the playoffs on Sept 9th weekend - stating "The championship is our goal. The FOFL Tournament of champions has a rich history of teams overcoming adversity" 2nd Basemen Brian Pressman commented " Its not always smooth sailing. Sometimes it's bumpy - like a sleigh ride or interstellar turbulence. The question is do we have what it takes? And the answer is a resounding yes" The Duke's face undefeated Copetown Thursday night. A win would provide reassurance that the Duke's are a top contender for this year's championship trophy.

Tomorrow nights game vs 1st place Copetown will be played at the Morriston diamond - not Aberfoyle Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as the Morriston bleachers are much smaller and parking can be tricky. There is a 1,500 person capacity and the game is sold out. Good luck Duke's!

The Duke's fall to 10-5-2 with a frustrating loss to the Galt Terriers last night in Aberfoyle. Losing 14-9 in a game that wasn't their best, the Duke's are 0-2 vs Galt this season. The Duke's take on 1st place Copetown on Wednesday before a 2 week layoff.

The weather held off and the Duke's beat the Westover Otters 6-3 on a warm summers night in Aberfoyle. The field maintenance crew equipped with a shop-vac did a great job of clearing an enormous lake at home plate. Kenny C led the offence with 2 Homeruns - each propelling the Duke's back into the lead in a sea-saw game that saw the lead switch 4 times.... Cam T pitched 6 solid inning and Ron A came in to close it out in the 7th. The Duke's are now 10-4-2 and take on Galt next Sunday at Aberfoyle stadium. The Duke's are undefeated at home so far this season.

A big win for the Duke's Thursday night at Aberfoyle stadium - as they defeated Puslinch 13-1. Ron A. Pitched a mesmerizing complete game behind a very solid Duke's defence. With the score tied 0-0 in the 5th, the Duke's bats came alive for 6 runs.... The Duke's added to their lead in the 6th; scoring 7 more. "It was a great team effort tonight" said catcher Matt Peterson.. who had a key single in the Duke's 5th inning rally. The Duke's are now 9-4-2 ... and in action Sunday night at Aberfoyle Stadium.

After a 9 day layoff, the Duke's hosted the Sheffield Rangers last night in Aberfoyle. Cam T. Pitched a complete game and held the Rangers to only 3 runs. However, the Duke's failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position and the game ended in a tie. ... That is the second straight tie for the Duke's who are now 8-4-2 Join the Duke's on Thursday night in Aberfoyle vs The Puslinch Red Sox.

The Duke's earned their 1st tie of the season with a hard fought 2-2 battle in Westover. Ron A pitched a complete game behind some great defence. The Duke's are 8-4-1 in regular season play.... With the weekend off, the Duke's are next in action Sunday, July 9th @ Aberfoyle Stadium.

The Duke's improve to 8-4 with a big win over the Morriston Otters on Monday night. Mike the Lumberjack Thistle couldn't catch a break - as he lined out 3 times breaking his spirit. Reggie K. Arrived late, but was 4 for 4 and led the offence to a 13-4 victory.... Cam T. Pitched a complete game and dominated the baffled Otters from start to finish. The Duke's play Thursday night in Westover before the 10 day All Star Break.

The Duke's dropped a heart breaker in the bottom of the 7th Sunday night 5-4 in Sheffield. Both pitchers kept the hitters off balance all night. The Duke's are 7-4

The only thing more frustrating than a 16-1 loss is having to keep score for the loosing team. Kristine is our biggest fan and we appreciate her! Kristine Laughlin Aubin The Duke's are 7-3 and in action again this Sunday night at Aberfoyle Stadium.

Make it 7 wins for the Duke's! Ron A. And Mike O. Went deep in a bat around 6th inning that propelled the Duke's over the Lynden Tigers 11-4 Bryce W. was 5 for 5, scoring 5 runs.... Norm L. Pitched a complete game and battled through some tough situations to get the win. Reggie K. Had a great outfield assist; gunning down a speedy runner at 3B to squash the Lynden rally and end the inning. Catcher Brian P. Blocked 57 pitches in the dirt and prevented many Lynden runners from advancing and scoring. The Duke's are now 7-2 in regular season play. The Duke's strength of schedule will increase dramatically over the coming weeks and it looks like the Duke's are prepared. Tonight, the Duke's are on the road to battle one of their HWY 6 rivals - The Freelton Badgers. The Badgers are looking to even the the season series, after the Duke's 8-2 victory only 2 weeks ago. 8:30pm start @ The Terra Greenhouse Centre in Freelton. Coverage starts at 8pm. SportsNet1 SportsNetON CHCH ROGERS Community Tv

The Duke's move to 6-2 win a convincing win in Rockton last night. Ron A. Pitched a great game behind the Duke's solid defence. Bryce W. led the offence with some key RBI's that put the game out of reach.... The Duke's are off this Sunday for Father's Day, but are back in Action Wednesday and Thursday for two away games in Lynden and Freelton.

5 wins for the Duke's .... with a convincing 10-1 victory at Aberfoyle Stadium. Cam T. Was locked in all night and held the Morriston Bears to only 1 run in the complete game victory. Ken and Mike O went deep with a pair of 3 run shots to lead the offence.... The Duke's are 5-2 and take on the Rockton Beavers on Wednesday night.

The Duke's make it three in a row with their 10-5 win @ Innerkip. After scoring 6 in the top of the first, Innerkip answered with 3 in the bottom 1/2 of the inning. It stayed that way until Innerkip made it 6-4 in the 5th inning.... However, the Duke's offence could no longer be contained. They exploded with a 4 run 6th that put the game out of reach. Cam T. And Norm L. Combined for the win, while Ron A crushed two balls off the wall in left and was key to the Duke's victory. Reggie K. Had a hot night at the plate, along with AAA call up Mr. Duff. The Duke's are 4-2 and face Morriston on Sunday night at Aberfoyle Stadium.

Another win at home and the Duke's move to 3-2 in regular season play after their 8-2 victory earlier this evening vs Freelton. Ron Aubin pitched a complete game for the Duke's behind a well oiled defence. The game was tied at 2's until the bottom of the 6th inning, when the Duke's bats came alive. Posting 6 runs on 7 hits, the Duke's put the game out of reach and crushed the spirit of Freelton... who went 3 up, 3 down in the 7th.... The Duke's are in action Tuesday night in Innerkip.

The Duke's were victorious in their home-opener last night at Aberfoyle Stadium. Right hander Norm Laffin threw a complete game shutout; the 1st in franchise history. "He had his good stuff tonight" said catcher Matt Peterson. ... "I think the key was getting ahead early in the count and limiting walks" Peterson continued. The Duke's scored 15 runs behind some tremendous offensive performances, including Dan G Who was 3/4 with a very loud fly out to the track. "I've just went back to the fundamentals" said Groenendyk; commenting on the reason for his offensive outburst. The Duke's are 2-2 in regular season play. With no games this week, the Duke's will host Freelton on Sunday, June 4th.. @8:30pm

The cold rain last night relentlessly pelted the Duke's as they took on the Greensville Tigers. Greensville put tremendous pressure on the defence with hard ground balls and singles up the middle. Most of the Duke's struggled at the plate, with the exception of left handed hitter Mike Thistle. Thistle hit a line drive single in the 1st inning and a 3-run HR later in the game.... Laffin & Aubin struggled with control early, but Turned it around and kept the Duke's within striking distance. In the end it was a disappointing 17-10 loss on a miserable night in Greensville. The Duke's are now 1-2 in regular season play. The Duke's will take part on the St. George tournament this weekend ... and will also host the team from Innerkip on Sunday night @ Aberfoyle Stadium ( Home Opener / Tuck Bobble Head Night). "The Duke fans and players remain optimistic" said 1st Baseman Dan G. "There are signs of greatness, but it's a process" commented Brent H. "We have to stay within ourselves, take things one day at a time... and the good Lord willing, things will work out" said 3rd basemen Mike O

The Duke's were on the road last night with a trip to farm country. St. George is a key division rival and the Duke's were eager to right the wrongs of yesterday. Aubin & Laffin both pitched well behind a solid defence; letting up only 5 runs in the 7 combined innings. The offence seemed to shake off the winter rust and balls were flying harder than a ....... Reggie K got the fans on their feet with a monster homerun to left field. The Duke's improve to 1-1 with the 8-5 win; they continue their road swing on Wednesday in Greensville and look forward to opening day at Aberfoyle stadium on Sunday the 28th.

The Duke's started the season off last night vs the veteran team from Galt. The Duke's were down early but battled all night to stay within striking distance. Ultimately, opening nite was a 4 run loss. Team manager Norm Laffin remains optimistic. "This is a new year and a new team" said Laffin.... "We have high expectations of our players, but understand that it may take some time to play cohesive defence" He continued. Team secretary Cameron Tuck was excited that the team hit well. "It was exciting to be on the field again. The feel of wood in your hands. It's a great group with a lot of potential". Both Tuck and Aubin combined to pitch a great game, but some mental and physical errors cost the Duke's in the end. The Duke's are in action again tonight.. with a chance to climb back to .500 vs St George - 8:30pm start.

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Practice tomorrow?

Happy New Year! The Duke's have lofty goals for their sophomore season and are excited to announce their winter workout / tryout schedule. Facebook events will be created for each practice, but please save these dates: Mon, Jan 16 - 8:30pm Thurs, Jan 26th - 8pm Mon Jan 30th -8:30pm... Thurs Feb 9th - 8pm Mon Feb 13th -8:30pm Thurs Feb 23rd 8pm Thurs Mar 2nd 8pm Thurs Mar 9th 8pm Like last year, workouts will be held at the Puslinch Optimist Recreation Center Gymnasium; located directly beside Aberfoyle Stadium. Keep an eye on your emails - more info to come on fees for this year. If any existing players are unexpectedly not returning, please let Norm know.

Great night in Rockton.. The Duke's are the best looking team at the FOFL Banquet.

The Duke's beat Morriston tonight 13-2 in the 1st round of playoff action. Ron A. Pitched 4 strong shut out innings before giving was to closer Cam T. This means the Duke's play at noon tomorrow vs Puslinch. The winner will continue to the semi-finals. The looser will be eliminated and begin their team party.... Team pictures will take place shortly before game time.

The Duke's ended their season on a high note, beating St.George 10-5 last night at Aberfoyle Stadium. The Duke's end their inaugural season in the FOFL with a record of 14-1-9 - good enough for 6th place (6/13). Ron A. And Brian P. Held the St. George offence at bay, while the Duke's offence got on the board early and kept the pressure on for the full game.... This weekend is playoff weekend for the FOFL and the host team is Puslinch. This means that the primary diamond for the event is Aberfoyle Stadium. In fact, all Duke's games will be played on their home field. The Duke's are in action Friday @ 6:30 vs the 4-1-18 team from Morriston. The winner will play Puslinch at noon on Saturday. If the Duke's win at noon, they play at 5pm in the semi-final; the championship game is scheduled for 8pm. The BBQ and Beer tent will be at the park this weekend - so bring some cash and an empty stomach.

The Duke's were in action last night in Freelton for their second last game of the regular season. Freelton and the Duke's were neck and neck in the regular season standings; the winner of this game will finish 5th, while the looser 6th. The Duke's had already beaten Freelton earlier in the year at home, but we're not successful last night on the road as they fell 10-8 to a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 7th. The Duke's are in action tonight at Aberfoyle Stadium ( Pu...slinch Community Centre in your GPS) vs St. George. Although the game doesn't have an impact on regular season standings, a win would send the Duke's to the playoffs with some great momentum. www.fofl.ca for full league standings

The Duke's were in action last night in Lynden for a "must win" vs the 6-16 squad. Despite thunderstorms in the neighbouring cities, the baseball gods parted the clouds in Lynden and the Duke's came away with a 15-2 victory. The aging Lynden team scored a few early to take the lead, but the Duke's put their offence in high gear and never looked back. Defence was strong; the Duke's turned 4 double plays - a new franchise record.... The Duke's did suffer some small injuries as Catcher Cam Tuck crashed through the dug-out gate in a spider man like pursuit of a foul ball.... SS Bryce strained a calf muscle while making a leaping catch.... And starting pitcher Ron A. Was harassed by an unruly fan after an embarrassing K by Lynden's 79 year old pitcher. The Duke's move to 13-1-7 after the victory and still have three games to play before playoffs begin in a weeks time. Currently in 6th place, the Duke's will need three wins to overtake 5th place Freelton... The Duke's are in action: Sunday @ Morrison (hopefully) Monday @ Freelton Tuesday vs St. George at Aberfoyle Stadium Full standings at www.fofl.ca

Well, after a rained out game vs Freelton, the Duke's hosted the revenge seeking team from Galt on Sunday at Aberfoyle Stadium. The Duke's beat up on Galt earlier in the season and got a taste of their own medicine Sunday night. The Duke's defence was to blame in an uncharacteristic display that resembled a pin ball machine. However, the Duke's were back in action tonight with a chance to right the wrongs of yesterday vs Puslinch; and that they did.... Norm Laffin got the win, pitching a complete game and surrendering only 8 runs to the Puslinch offence. The Duke's had a number of strong offensive performances and ultimately were victorious 13-8 in a heated contest. The Duke's are 12-1-6 in regular season play with 4 games remaining.

After 2 tough losses to Westover and St. George, the Duke's were back to their winning ways tonight at Aberfoyle Stadium. The team from Greensville would not quit, and it took a walk-off single in the bottom of the 7th to seal the victory for the Duke's. The Duke's are now 11-1-5 in regular season play.... The Duke's are in action on Thursday night vs the 12-6 team from Freelton.

The Aberfoyle Duke's defeated Oxford tonight in a closer than expected 10-5 victory. This expected win improves the Duke's record to 10-1-3. We caught up with Clean-up hitter Mike "The Hammer" O'Grady for some post game comments:... "Each win puts us closer to our goal of a league championship. Tonight our pitching stepped up and did their job." O'Grady was referring to Cam J. O. Tuck who pitched 4 strong innings; giving way in the 5th to closer Norm Laffin who held the Oxford offence at bay. Catcher / second baseman Brian Pressman hit a towering 2 run home run that deflated the hopeful Oxford squad in the bottom of the sixth inning and put the game out of reach. On a serious note, the Dukes were left with only 9 players after Al (insert last name here) removed himself from the game to attend to a personal situation. Al's fans are hoping all is well and that he will be in the lineup Sunday vs the undefeated 17-0 Copetown team. Sunday is the 2nd hibachi festival of the season. Team ownership has increased the budget and there are rumours of ketchup being available. Pre-game BP starts at 7pm on Sunday.

On Sunday the Duke's fell 6-1 vs Puslinch; moving the Duke's to 9-1-3 in regular season play. Giving credit where credit is due, veteran and ex-teammate Cameron John Osborne Tuck was quoted after the game with many compliments to the infamous Puslinch starting pitcher Mookie... who pitched 7 great innings of 1 run ball; stifling the powerful Duke bats. On the other side of the ball, the Duke's pitching from Ron A. and Norm L. was strong, limiting Puslinch (the league leader i...n runs scored) to only 6 runs through 7 innings. The Duke's are in action tonight at Aberfoyle Stadium vs the bottom dwelling team from Oxford. This is a make-up game from earlier in the season. The Duke's are in 5th place (based on points), but have only played 13 games - while some teams ahead of them in the standings have played 15 or even 17. Based on winning % the Duke's are in 4th place. Full standings and schedule at www.fofl.ca

Which baseball fight / brawl is missing from this short video? https://youtu.be/6HFVsHXsGh4

Big win for the Duke's in Oxford Tuesday night! This 19-4 victory improves the Duke's run differential to +105 runs ... Second only to the team that shares Aberfoyle stadium; Puslinch. The frustrated team from Oxford could not deal with the strong pitching and solid defence of the Duke's. Ron Aubin pitched 4 scoreless relief innings to insure the Duke's did not forfeit their heavy lead. Reggie Kudsia led-off the game with a scorching triple that set the tone for a powerful of...fensive performance from every spot in the order. The Dukes are now 9-1-2 at the 1/2 way point of the season and have a 12 day break before a crucial game on Sunday, August 7th vs. Puslinch at Aberfoyle Stadium - 8:30 start. 5 teams have broken away from the pack and have at least 9 victories. Puslinch is one of those teams at 11-2. With games still to play vs Galt, Copetown, Westover and two vs Puslinch, 1st place is still very much in reach. Full standings at www.fofl.ca

The Duke's move to 8-1-2 after their convincing 28-6 victory vs Rockton last night at Aberfoyle stadium. After letting up 6 runs in the top of the 1st inning, Pitcher Norm Laffin settled in and pitched 4 consecutive scoreless innings. Brian Pressman made his 1st professional appearance on the mound; pitching a scoreless 6th before the game was called. The Honda player of the game was Ron Aubin who's towering homerun to center field nearly knocked over the community centre building, and was the Duke's 1st homerun of the season. The post game hibachi was a success and may become a home game tradition. The Duke's take on a struggling team from Oxford on Tuesday night in Innerkip. Be there!

The Duke's were in action last night after a week-long hiatus due to All-Star festivities. The Duke's hosted Freelton and created a 3 run deficit, only to storm back and win the game 13-7. The Honda player of the game was pitcher Norm Laffin who pitched 2.1 inning of scoreless relief. The Duke's are now 7-1-2 in season play; earning them 4th place this far. The Duke's aren't in action again until Sunday, July 24th when they host the 1-12 team from Rockton at Aberfoyle Stadium. Be sure to get there early for Keith Sewell bobble head night ... And stay afterwards for the hot dog hibachi festival.

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/21781428/v883471483 Stay back, balance & tempo...

The Duke's lost a heart breaker last night 3-2 vs the 1st place team from Copetown. The Dukes are now in 4th place with a 6-1-2 record. http://fofl.ca/index.php

10-6 win over Greensville - nicely done! The Duke's move to 6-1-1.