Friday, May 18, 2007

Upcoming Weekend Games

The Chicago Rangers will play 2 games this Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th.

On Saturday, the Rangers take on the Oriole Park Cubs at 9:30 am at Winnemac Park. In 2006, the Rangers took the season series 2-1 from the Cubs. The Rangers are 6-4 lifetime against the Oriole Park Cubs. The Rangers are expected to send second year pitcher Eric Morrissey to the hill. In his first year with the Rangers last season, Morrissey compiled a 4-3 record with a 3.82 era. Morrissey led the staff last season in innings pitched (51.1) and strike outs (49).

On Sunday, the Rangers take on the Chicago Aviators at 9:30 am at Riis Park. 2007 marks the Aviators' third season in the CMBA. In five previous contests, the Rangers hold a 5-0 record. This marks the Rangers' first visit to Riis Park in 2007. In 21 games, the Rangers hold a 14-7 record lifetime at Riis. The Rangers lifetime .666 winning percentage at Riis Park is their highest winning percentage at any venue in the CMBA. Former Ranger Mark Wegren turned Aviator faces the old mates in this intra-divisional match up.

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