Tag: Evansville Otters

Frontier League Makes Further Changes to Shorten Games

Frontier League Makes Further Changes to Shorten Games

For the second-consecutive offseason, the Frontier League has altered some of the fundamental rules of baseball, in order to ensure games go by quicker. Last season, it was the implementation of the sudden death extra innings rule, and this season, it's the addition of a pitch clock, along with various other rules that will alter … Continue reading Frontier League Makes Further Changes to Shorten Games

Burica Tosses Gem, But Titans Fall to Otters

Burica Tosses Gem, But Titans Fall to Otters

Everything looked to be going so well for the Ottawa Titans on Thursday afternoon. With two outs in the top of the ninth inning and holding a 1-0 lead, Nelson Gonzalez allowed the next two runners to reach base, before Justin Felix sent a fly ball out to left field that got caught in the … Continue reading Burica Tosses Gem, But Titans Fall to Otters

Grills Dams Otters, Titans Win First-Ever Home Game

Grills Dams Otters, Titans Win First-Ever Home Game

Sometimes in independent baseball, you have to get creative to win. That's exactly what the Ottawa Titans and starting pitcher Evans Grills are doing this season. With a young family in his care, Grills has decided to only play games in Canada in 2022, and with the full support of his manager and his teammates, … Continue reading Grills Dams Otters, Titans Win First-Ever Home Game

3 Winners, 3 Losers Early in the Frontier League Season

3 Winners, 3 Losers Early in the Frontier League Season

We are just a week into the Frontier League season, but already, we have seen some trends develop, some good, and some bad. Between teams, players, and rules, there have been numerous compelling storylines that have the attention of baseball fans in the northeast, Ontario, and Quebec. A week in, there are three big winners … Continue reading 3 Winners, 3 Losers Early in the Frontier League Season

Frontier League Brings In Sudden Death Baseball

Frontier League Brings In Sudden Death Baseball

Somehow, the Frontier League watched the ending to the National Football League's playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills and the subsequent outcry about their bad overtime rules and decided to adopt something similar for themselves. On Monday afternoon, the Frontier League, an independent baseball league that features 16 teams, three … Continue reading Frontier League Brings In Sudden Death Baseball