Bat Girls

Wild Thing's manager John Massarelli walks to the pre-game umpire meeting with the two official bat girls Morgan and Katie.

The Wild Thing's celebrate after a dramatic win against the Florence Freedom on June 11, 2007.

Bat Break

Wild Thing's first baseman Nathan Messner breaks a bat during a game against the Southern Illinois Miners.

The Washington Wild Things line up for the singing of the national anthem on Sunday June 10th, 2007.

Avella Rodeo

Tyler Rafeld of Jeromesville, OH rides his bull AfterShock at the Avella Rodeo. This photo appeared on the front page of the Observer Reporter.

Nate McGeathy of Clio, MI falls from atop his bull Revlinter at the Avella Rodeo on June 16, 2007.

Cowboy Prayer

Before they rode, the cowboys at the Avella Rodeo said a prayer that they would stay safe on their bulls.

Mutton Busting

Mutton busting was a popular event at the Avella Rodeo where young children tried their best at riding a sheep for 8 seconds.

Wild Things outfielder Matt Sutton earned a run for the team after the catcher dropped the ball while trying to make this tag.

Wild Things pitcher Patrick Sadler signs an autograph for a young fan after winning a game.

Bigbee the clown made a special visit to kids at the picnic area at Consol Energy Park.

Hey Wild Thing,

Children love to hang out with Wild Thing, the crazy mascot for the Washington Wild Things baseball team.

Official bat kid of the day, Anthony got to spend some extra time playing with Wild Thing on the field before the start of the game.

Stinky

Since Squabbles passed away I finally decided to get a new hamster. He is a golden hamster and his name is Stinky because he makes his house smell really bad.

VTech at OU

The students of Ohio University gathtered together at a candlelight vigil in honor of those killed at Virginia Tech on April 16th, 2007.

WWF

Colt proudly raises his new WWF wrestling belts that he got as a present for his 10th birthday.

Nerds Candy

My cousin Cori shows how many Nerds candies she got during the Easter egg hunt.