Meet Mike Simmons, Runyon Sports Complex’s Renaissance man

BY AUSTIN WHITE | The Pueblo Chieftain | JUN 25, 2019

They don’t call it a baseball diamond just because of the shape.

With the right amount of love and care, a square piece of dirt and a couple patches of grass could turn into something that’s more like a work of art.

And one of the leading sculptors at the Runyon Sports Complex for 23-plus years is Pueblo County Parks and Rec Supervisor Mike Simmons...Read More

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Azteca 18s Claim Escobado Crown

Play at plate ends thrilling championship game against Cherry Creek

BY JEFF LETOFSKY | The Pueblo Chieftain | JUN 24, 2019

The Azteca 18s, Pueblo’s top prep summer baseball team, was in a dogfight Sunday night. But they persevered 5-4.

Trailing 4-0 to a Marc Johnson-coached Cherry Creek team in the championship game of the Artie Escobado Memorial Baseball Tournament at Hobbs Field, it kept battling.

The same Cherry Creek team it had beaten 11-3 late Saturday night in pool play in the 10-team tournament...Read More
Final Standings/Results

Pueblo Azteca 18U baseball qualifies for Escobado semifinals

BY AUSTIN WHITE | The Pueblo Chieftain | JUN 23, 2019

For a couple hours down at the Artie Escobado Memorial baseball tournament, spectators might have had more fun watching paint dry.

Of course that’s because Mother Nature decided she didn’t want any baseball to played during that stretch as lightning and rain caused a two hour delay, leaving Pueblo Azteca 18U to start their 5 p.m. scheduled game at 8:15 p.m. instead.

But despite the delay, Geno Cervi came out and shoved on the mound and the bats stayed hot once more in a 12-3 win over the Cage Rats to secure a spot in the ’Bado semifinals today...Read More

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Showcasing Pueblo Baseball

BY JEFF LETOFSKY | The Pueblo Chieftain | JUN 23, 2019

Dylan Griggs loves baseball.

That’s one of the reasons he brought his Fossil Ridge baseball team to Pueblo to play in the Artie Escobado Memorial Tournament at the Runyon Sports Complex this weekend.

A former Centennial High School standout, Griggs is one of the coaches of the Fossil Ridge team taking part in the 10-team annual tournament. He’s been with the program for three years as the junior varsity coach and wanted his players to get a taste of Southern Colorado baseball...Read More

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Bashing at the 'Bado

BY AUSTIN WHITE | The Pueblo Chieftain | JUN 22, 2019

Losing the Tony Andenucio Memorial Tournament last week created some obvious frustration for the Pueblo Azteca 18U baseball club.

The best way to release that anger for a baseball player is to attack the baseball and Azteca did that Friday night in a 17-3 win against St. Mary’s in the first game of the Artie Escobado Memorial Tournament.

A.J. Cordova fanned the flames from the mound in the second game as well, as seen by having a no-hitter through 5 2/3 innings and helping Azteca to an 8-2 win over Fountain-Fort Carson...Read More   Latest Standings/Results

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The 'Gist' of it

BY JEFF LETOFSKY | The Pueblo Chieftain | JUN 22, 2019

The pitcher who helped Pueblo West High School win its first state baseball championship was instrumental in Azteca 17U getting in the win column on Friday on the first day of the Artie Escobado Memorial Baseball Tournament...... Read More    Latest Standings/Results

 

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'Bado Bonanza

 

Artie Escobado Memorial baseball tournament begins today featuring two Pueblo teams

BY AUSTIN WHITE | The Pueblo Chieftain | JUN 21, 2019

The Pueblo Azteca 18U baseball club gets to stay home for one more weekend starting today in the 13th annual Artie Escobado Memorial Tournament at the Runyon Sports Complex.

Normally, Pueblo fans see the younger Loaf ’N Jug teams playing in the tournament, but a sponsorship change and the hope of making the Escobado a bigger tournament each year changed that...Read More.

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Breaking News...

SoCo Varsity/JV-Frosh 2019 Schedules Available

The Southern Colorado Summer Baseball League begins the 2019 season today with a varsity doubleheader (5 p.m. & 7 p.m.) between Falcon and East at Andenucio Field. The varsity league consist of 12 teams from throughout Southern Colorado. The JV-Frosh league begins its season on Sunday, June 2. A field of nine teams make up the league also from schools in the surrounding area. Both leagues run through the first two weeks of July. Please note that game times and locations are subject to change. Click the team schedule you wish to view:  SoCo Varsity     SoCo JV-Frosh  

17U and 18U Azteca 2019 Schedules Posted

The Azteca Baseball Club, consisting of three teams (17U and 18U) will provide plenty of action for Pueblo baseball fans this summer. Their respective 2019 schedules have been released. Pleasa note that game times, locations and opponents for most tournaments the teams are competing in are NOT available at press time and will be posted as soon as possible.  Click the team schedule you wish to viiew:  17U Schedule     18U Schedule  

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2019 Summer Baseball/Softball Camp News

Runyon Field will be holding a Baseball and Softball training camp at Runyon Sports Complex. The camp will begin Monday, June 10 and will end Thursday, Aug. 1. Games will be played on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3. The training camp is limited to the first 12 participants (Baseball Camp and Softball Camp) per session. This will be on a first come first serve basis.  The training will consist of catching, throwing, fielding and hitting. Cost for EACH camp is $100.00

2019 Baseball Camp
Dates & Times
5 & 6-year old age group
Session 1: Mon-Wed.
(9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Session 2: Mon-Wed.
(10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
Session 3: Mon.-Wed.
(11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

7 & 8-year old age group
Session 1: Tues-Thurs.
(9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Session 2: Tues-Thurs.
(10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
Session 3: Tues-Thurs.
(11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

How to Register:
1. Go to Runyon Website
    www.runyonfield.org
2. Click on Player Registration
3. Click Create Account.
4. Select option
    (click next)
5. Complete information
    (click next)
6. Son/Daughter's name appears
   (Click next)
7. Chose day and camp
   (Add to Cart)
8. Check policy boxes
9. Click Checkout and pay.

2019 Softball Camp
Dates & Times
5 & 6-year old age group
Session 1: Mon.-Wed.
(9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Session 2: Mon.-Wed
(10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
Session 3: Mon.-Wed.
(11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

7 & 8-year old age group
Session 1: Tues.-Thurs.
(9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Session 2: Tues.-Thurs.
(10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
Session 3: Tues.-Thurs.
(11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get your son or daughter signed up for camp today!...Click to Register

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2019 Agenda Available for Coaches

With the 2019 Baseball season fast approaching, the staff of Runyon Field has put together an agenda for coaches. Please look over this information as it is important for ALL who plan to coach at Runyon Field this summer.  Read More...

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