Windy City ThunderBolts Daily Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Bolts Daily Podcast - September 2, 2012. The ThunderBolts dropped the last game of the season, 6-5 to the River City Rascals. Highlights include a Bob Glover RBI single and Chris Wade home run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - September 1, 2012. The ThunderBolts procured a crucial doubleheader sweep from the River City Rascals with 6-4 and 6-2 wins. Highlights include two Chad Cregar home runs, a Mike Torres homer and a Cregar single.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 30, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored two runs in the ninth to force extra innings, but lost in ten, 4-2. Highlights include the tying hit in the ninth and Lake Erie's winning hit in the tenth.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 29, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored eight early runs to defeat the Lake Erie Crushers 9-5. Highlights include RBI hits for Travis Weaver, Chris Wade and C.J. Gillman.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 28, 2012. Tyson Corley threw a no-hitter. 'Nuff said. Highlights include RBI hits for Chris Wade and Jareck West and a big out for Corley.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 26, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost two late leads and fell, 6-5, to Southern Illinois in ten innings. Highlights include a Brandon Decker home run and Southern Illinois' walk-off homer.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 25, 2012. Chad Cregar hit a home run in the ninth to lead the ThunderBolts to a 2-1 win over the Miners. Highlights include Cregar's homer, a C.J. Gillman RBI single and Mike Recchia's record-breaking strikeout.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 24, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost their fourth straight as Southern Illinois scored five runs in the fourth in a 7-2 game. Highlight included is a C.J. Gillman RBI hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 23, 2012. The ThunderBolts managed only three hits in a 1-0 loss to Gateway. No highlights today.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 21, 2012. The ThunderBolts took an early lead but fell to Gateway 7-4. Highlights include RBI doubles for Chad Cregar and Ryan Cuneo.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 22, 2012. The ThunderBolts finagled only one hit against Paul Tremlin and the Grizzlies, falling 7-1. Highlight included is said hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 19, 2012. The ThunderBolts came out on top of a back-and-forth battle with Washington with a 6-5 win. Highlights include a home run for Chad Cregar and a single for Travis Weaver.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 17, 2012. The ThunderBolts split a doubleheader with the Washington Wild Things, winning 3-2 before losing 6-1. Highlights include RBI hits for Ryan Cuneo and Chris Wade.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 18, 2012. Tyson Corley pitched a great game for the ThunderBolts, but they lost to Washington, 1-0. Highlight included is Washington's game-winning run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 16, 2012. The ThunderBolts fell to the Schaumburg Boomers 13-3. Highlights include RBI hits for Mike Torres and Jareck West.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 15, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored five in the fifth to take a permanent lead in a 10-5 win in Schaumburg. Highlights include a Chad Cregar home run and Zach Aakhus double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 14, 2012. The ThunderBolts twice came from behind to tie the Boomers but lost 4-3 in ten innings. Highlights include a Mike Torres RBI double and Schaumburg's winning hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 12, 2012. The ThunderBolts hit five home runs on their way to a 10-1 victory over teh Evansville Otters. Highlights include all five homers.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 11, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored two late runs to take a 5-3 decision from the Evansville Otters. Highlights include a Chris Wade home run and Brandon Decker's game-winning hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 10, 2012. The ThunderBolts' bats were shut down by Evansville's Adam Champion in a 4-1 loss. Highlight included is Zach Aakhus's RBI single.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 9, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost a late lead but won in 10 innings, 2-1. Highlights include all scoring plays.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 8, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored six in the first and three late for a 9-7 win over Florence. Highlights include a double and a homer for Chad Cregar, a Bob Glover home run and Jareck West's game-winning sacrifice fly.
Bolts Daily Podcast. August 7, 2012. The ThunderBolts jumped out to an early lead and defeated the Florence Freedom 8-5. Highlights include a Ryan Cuneo double, Bob Glover home run and a Michael Click strikeout.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 5, 2012. The ThunderBolts split a doubleheader with Rockford, winning 8-4 and losing 5-1. Highlights include game one RBI hits for Zach Aakhus and Chad Cregar.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 3, 2012. Mike Recchia threw another shutout and beat the RiverHawks 4-0. Highlights include a defensive gem from Bob Glover as well as his game-winning RBI.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 2, 2012. The Bolts fell behind early and couldn't recover in a 3-2 loss at Traverse City. Highlights include home runs for Chad Cregar and Brandon Decker.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 1, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored three runs in the eleventh inning to defeat Traverse City 9-6. Highlights include a Brandon Decker double, Traverse City's game-tying hit in the nintha nd Ryan Cuneo's game-winning hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 31, 2012. The ThunderBolts rallied from a four-run deficit, but fell to Traverse City 5-4 in 11 innings. Highlights include Brandon Decker's game-tying hit and Traverse City's walk-off home run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 30, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored eight straight runs to beat the Slammers 8-5. Highlights include the game tying and winning hits.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 29, 2012. The ThunderBolts were 3-0 winners behind Mike Recchia's fifth complete game of the year. Highlights include Zach Aakhus stealing home, C.J. Gillman driving in two runs and Mike Recchia striking out the final hitter.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 28, 2012. The ThunderBolts fell behind early as the Slammers took a 5-3 decision. Highlights include RBI singles from Zach Aakhus and Brandon Decker.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 27, 2012. The ThunderBolts defeated the Beach Bums 3-0 behind a complete game shutout for Tyson Corley. Highlights include RBI hits from Ryan Cuneo and Zach Aakhus and a Corley strikeout.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 26, 2012. The ThunderBolts dropped their second straight blowout to Traverse City, 11-3. Highlights include home runs for Brandon Decker and Chad Cregar.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 25, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost to the Beach Bums, 15-8, in game one of a big three-game series. Highlight included is a Zach Aakhus double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 24, 2012. The ThunderBolts tied the game in the ninth, but lost in twelve innings, 8-6. Highlights include a single and homer for Chad Cregar and Schaumburg's winning run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 23, 2012. Stephen Sauer threw a complete game shutout and defeated the Schaumburg Boomers 3-0. Highlights include a Chad Cregar home run and a Chad Cregar RBI single.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 22, 2012. The ThunderBolts dropped game one against the Schaumburg Boomers 5-3 behind three Schaumburg homers. Highlights include a Chad Cregar single and Travis Weaver double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 21, 2012. Chad Cregar hit two home runs and the ThunderBolts beat the Joliet Slammers 6-5. Highlights include Cregar's first home run and two big defensive plays.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 20, 2012. The ThunderBolts took an early 2-0 lead but fell to the Slammers 4-2. Highlights include a Chris Wade RBI hit and the game's final play.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 19, 2012. Another great performance from Mike Recchia and some timely hitting led to a 5-1 win. Highlights include a Chris Wade defensive play, Chad Cregar home run and Bob Glover base hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 18, 2012. Brandon Pearl picked up the game-winning hit in the second inning and five ThunderBolt pitchers combined on a shutout as the Bolts beat the CornBelters 1-0. Highlight included is Pearl's RBI hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 17, 2012. The ThunderBolts overcame a 3-0 deficit with six runs in the fourth on their way to an 8-5 win. Highlights include Brandon Decker and Chris Wade home runs.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 16, 2012. The ThunderBolts split a doubleheader with the CornBelters, losing 3-1 and winning 5-1. Highlights include a Travis Weaver diving play and a T.J. McManus double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 15, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored four early runs and got a strong outing from Dustin Williams for a 5-4 win over London. Highlights include some Williams strikeouts, a Chad Cregar home run and a big defensive play.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 14, 2012. Mike Recchia threw another complete game and Chad Cregar hit two home runs as the ThunderBolts beat the London Rippers 8-1. Highlight included is Cregar's grand slam.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 13, 2012. The ThunderBolts allowed four runs in the twelfth inning and lost to the London Rippers 5-1. Highlights include a Zach Aakhus sacrifice fly and London's game-winning run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 8, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost 3-1 to River City, suffering their first series loss in over three weeks. Highlight included is a Mike Torres defensive stop.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 7, 2012. Mike Recchia pitched another shutout as the Bolts defeated the River City Rascals 1-0. Highlights include a Bob Glover RBI, Chris Wade defensive play and Mike Recchia strikeout.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 6, 2012. The ThunderBolts dropped game one against the River City Rascals 6-4. Highlights include a Brandon Decker home run and C.J. Gillman base hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 5, 2012. The ThunderBolts held off the Grizzlies for a 5-4 win behind a strong Blayne Weller start. Highlights include a Zach Aakhus double and Andy Mee strikeout.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 4, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored five runs in the first on their way to a 10-6 victory, the franchise-record 25th win in the career of Dustin Williams. Highlights include a Brandon Decker grand slam and a Mike Torres RBI hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 3, 2012. The ThunderBolts went ahead early but saw the Gateway Grizzlies score 11 unanswered runs in a 14-4 loss. Highlights include home runs for Chad Cregar and Brandon Decker.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 2, 2012. Mike Recchia threw the second complete game shutout in his last three starts, leading the ThunderBolts to a 2-0 win over Evansville. Highlights include the Bolts' final run and Recchia's last of 16 strikeouts.
Bolts Daily Podcast - July 1, 2012. The ThunderBolts were unable to generate much offnse against Evansville in a 2-0 loss. No highlights tonight.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 30, 3012. The ThunderBolts defeated the Evansville Otters in game one of the series, 6-4. Highlights include a Brandon Decker two-run single and a superb defensive play by Chris Wade.
The ThunderBolts unleashed a 22-hit, 15-run offensive attack in a 15-6 win over the London Rippers. Highlights include a pair of hits from Chad Cregar and T.J. McMauns's first career home run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 28, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost a wild game to London, 13-11. No highlights tonight.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 27, 2012. Chad Cregar's ninth-inning grand slam gave the ThunderBolts a 7-6 victory over the London Rippers. Highlights include a Bobby Glover RBI hit, Cregar's big blast and the game's final out.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 25, 2012. Joliet scored seven seventh-inning runs to defeat the ThunderBolts 10-1. Highlight included is a Brandon Decker RBI single.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 24, 2012. The ThunderBolts jumped out to a 5-0 lead before beating the Joliet Slammers 5-4. Highlights include RBI hits for Chad Cregar and Jareck West.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 23, 2012. Windy City scored three sixth inning runs to support Dustin Williams' gem in a 4-2 win over Joliet. Highlights include Chad Cregar and Brandon Decker home runs.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 22, 2012. The ThunderBolts recorded their second straight shutout, 4-0 behind Stephen Sauer. Highlights include a pair of Chad Cregar hits.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 12, 2012. Mike Recchia pitched a complete game shutout as the ThunderBolts defeated the Beach Bums 6-0. Highlights include two RBI hits for Jareck West.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 20, 2012. The ThunderBolts dropped their second straight, 9-3 to Traverse City. Highlights include RBI hits for Mike Torres and Brandon Decker.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 19, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored four runs in the first inning but ultimately fell 7-4 to the Boomers. Highlights include a Mike Torres RBI double and a wild Chris Wade bunt.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 18, 2012. Dustin Williams allowed only two hits in a 5-1 ThunderBolts win. Highlights include a Brandon Decker home run, Mike Torres reaching on an error and Williams' final out.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 17, 2012. Chad Cregar drove in five runs in a 6-4 ThunderBolts victory over Schaumburg. Highlights include a Cregar RBI single and an Andy Mee strikeout.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 16, 2012. The Miners rode a five-run fifth to a 10-3 victory over the ThunderBolts. Highlight included is a Mike Torres triple.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 15, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored three early run on their way to a 4-1 victory. Highlights include Andy Chriscaden's first career hit and an RBI double for Travis Weaver.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 14, 2012. After trailing 5-1 in the seventh, the ThunderBolts came back to tie it, but lost 8-5 in ten innings. Highlights include home runs for Brandon Decker and Brandon Pearl.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 13, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored five runs in the third inning on their way to a 12-5 victory over Rockford. Highlights include a Michael Torres double and Chris Wade single.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 11, 2012. The ThunderBolts could not slow down the Rockford RiverHawks offense in a 12-8 loss. Highlights include a Zach Aakhus home run and Jareck West double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 12, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost their third straight game, a 3-1 decision at Rockford. Highlight included is a Brandon Decker home run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 10, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost a tough one as the Florence Freedom scored five late runs for a 9-7 win. Highlights include RBI hits for Travis Weaver, Mike Torres and Zach Aakhus.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 9, 2012. Windy City scored three runs in the seventh inning to overcome a 3-1 deficit and defeat Florence 4-3. Highlights include a Jareck West home run and Travis Weaver's go-ahead single.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 8, 2012. The ThunderBolts saw the Florence Freedom score eight runs in the fourth inning and ultimately lost to Florence 11-7. Highlights include a Billy Nowlin RBI double and Brandon Decker home run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 7, 2012. The ThunderBolts defeated the Joliet Slammers 5-3, splitting the two-game series. Highlights include a Travis Weaver RBI double and Brandon Decker home run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 6, 2012. The ThunderBolts lost a home game for the first time all year, 5-3 to Joliet. The highlight included is a Bryan Burke RBI double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 3, 2012. The ThunderBolts used a big second inning to defeat the Lake Erei Crushers 7-4. Highlights include a single and a homer for Chad Cregar and a great defensive play from Mike Torres.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 2, 2012. Stephen Sauer threw a complete game as teh ThunderBolts defeated the Lake Erie Crushers 8-1. Highlights include a double and a home run for Zach Aakhus.
Bolts Daily Podcast - June 1, 2012. The ThunderBolts fell in 11 innings to the Lake Erie Crushers, 7-6. Highlights include RBI hits for Zach Aakhus and Travis Weaver.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 30, 2012. The ThunderBolts defeated the Washington Wild Things 5-2 behind a strong Mike Recchia performance. Highlights include a two-run error and a Brandon pearl triple.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 29, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored three early runs and hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Washington Wild Things. Highlights include a Chad Cregar RBI hit and the game's final out.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 27, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored two runs in the eighth inning to break a tie and defeat the Beach Bums 6-4. Highlights include a Mike Mobbs sacrifice fly and Matt Grosso double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 26, 2012. The ThunderBolts couldn't muster any offense against Traverse City and dropped their second straight game, 3-0. Highlights include a home run for Traverse City's Jeff Flagg and a near miss for Brandon Decker.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 25, 2012. The ThunderBolts fell behind early and never recovered in a 7-2 loss to the Traverse City Beach Bums. Highlights include RBI hits for Brandon Decker and Brandon Pearl.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 24, 2012. The ThunderBolts swept the Schaumburg Boomers with a 6-2 victory. Highlights include a double and a homer for Chad Cregar.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 23, 2012. For the second straight day, the ThunderBolts beat the Schaumburg Boomers in extra innings. This time it was 5-4 in 12 innings. Highlights include a double and a homer for Chad Cregar and Matt Costello walking off to victory.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 15, 2012. The ThunderBolts outlasted the Schaumburg Boomers in a 2-1 15-inning win. Highlights include a Chad Cregar home run and Bryan Burke's walk-off hit.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 19, 2012. The ThunderBolts jumped out to an early 4-0 lead on their way to a 7-2 victory over the Normal CornBelters. Highlights include a Mike Torres triple and Chad Cregar home run.
Bolts Daily Podcast - May 17, 2012. The ThunderBolts scored four runs in the sixth inning to claim a 4-2 victory over Joliet on opening night. Highlights include RBI hits for Zach Aakhus and Mike Torres.
Bolts Daily Podcast - September 4, 2011. In the final games of 2011, the ThunderBolts and Washington Wild Things split a pair of 12-inning contests. Highlights include an historic Dustin Williams strikeout and Nick Kuroczko's game-winning fly ball.
Bolts Daily Podcast - September 1, 2011. All nine ThunderBolt starters had hits and eight of nine had RBIs as the Bolts defeated the Joliet Slammers, 14-5. Highlights include home runs for Devin Shepherd and Mike Torres and a Jason James RBI double.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 30, 2011. The ThunderBolts came from behind with four eighth inning runs to defeat the Joliet Slammers 7-5. Highlights include two Chad Cregar bases loaded doubles.
Bolts Daily Podcast - August 28, 2011. The ThunderBolts scored their only run in the seventh inning of a 3-1 loss to the Traverse City Beach Bums as the Beach Bums finished a three-game sweep. Highlights include a Zach Aakhus RBI single.