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10-Time Land O Lakes Grand Champions (1999, 2007)
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SWABA Class A Champions 1996, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2011
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Brookfield Bulldogs Win 2011 Grand Championship
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The Brookfield Bulldogs Defeated the Cedarburg Mercs 7-6 on Sunday to win the 2011 LOL Grand Championship. This is the first Grand Championship in Bulldogs history.
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O's End 2011 Season With SWABA Title
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Just over three weeks after they were eliminated from the LOL playoffs by Lannon, Oconomowoc returned there to battle for the SWABA Class A championship against the Stonemen. In a game which featured seven different lead changes and two different ties, The Five O's came out victorious and earned their 5th SWABA title in the past 16 years.
Oconomowoc lost the coin toss and got on the board early with three runs in the top of the 1st. Chandler Ziemann led off the game with an infield single and was promptly driven home on a double by Luke Nelson on the first pitch he saw. Back to back walks to Jeff Rhoads and Derek Nelson loaded the bases and then an error by Lannon led to the 3-0 Oconomowoc lead. Lannon answered with three runs of their own in the bottom half off starter Chris Fischer on four hits. Oconomowoc scored one in the top of the 2nd on a double by Luke Nelson to make the score 4-3. Lannon regained the lead in the bottom of the 3rd with two runs making the score 5-4. Quickly Oconomowoc answered back. In the top of the 4th they scored three runs on five separate singles to regain the lead making it 7-5. The lead did not last long. In the bottom of the 4th Lannon scored four runs on four hits and with the help of three Oconomowoc errors making the score 9-7. The Five O's came back and scored two runs in the top of he 5th to tie the game at 9-9. With two outs Chandler Ziemann got hit by a pitch and then Luke Nelson walked. Jeff Rhoads then singled in Ziemann and then Derek Nelson followed with a double to right scoring Luke Nelson. The score remained 9-9 until the top of the 7th when Oconomowoc scored one when Luke Nelson singled and then scored on a Jeff Rhoads double. Lannon tied the game up in the bottom of the 8th with a run off Luke Nelson who had come in to relieve Fischer in the 6th inning. With the score tied Luke Nelson walked with one out in the top of the 9th and moved all the way to third on a past ball and throwing error. With two outs, a wild pitch then brought Nelson home to score, putting Oconomowoc up 11-10. Luke Nelson gave up one single in the bottom of the 9th but struck out the side sealing the win for Oconomowoc.
Chris Fischer started on the hill for Oconomowoc going 5+ innings allowing nine runs (six earned) on 12 hits while walking three. Luke Nelson earned the win going the final 4 innings allowing one run on four hits while walking one and striking out nine.
At the plate Oconomowoc was led by Luke Nelson who was 4 for 4 with 2 doubles, 5 runs scored, 2 walks and 2 RBIs. Jeff Rhoads was 3 for 4 with a double, 2 runs scored, 2 walks and 3 RBIs.
The win puts Oconomowoc's final 2011 record at 15-17.
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Lannon Advances to SWABA Finals to Take On Oconomowoc
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The combined Lannon/Sussex team defeated Muskego 2-1 in the SWABA Class A semi-finals on Wednesday night and will advance to take on The Five O's in the Championship Game. The game will be held sometime during the week of 8/22 - 8/26.
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Five O's Grab 6th Playoff Spot With Big Win Over West Bend
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Oconomowoc has made the LOL playoffs for the last 15 years, and that is not going to change this year. Going into the final two games, Oconomowoc needed a lot to happen to not break that streak. They needed to beat two other solid playoff teams on the road (Sussex and West Bend) and have Monches and Brookfield Blue Sox lose their last games. All of that came to fruition Saturday as Oconomowoc beat West Bend 15-8 and secured the final playoff spot. It was a scoreless game going into the top of the 4th when Chandler Ziemann led off with a walk. Luke Nelson bunted him over to 2nd and then Jeff Rhoads singled to make it first and third. A walk to Derek Nelson loaded the bases and then an almost-double-play ball by Mitchell scored Ziemann from third. A two-out double to left by Josh Bouche scored two more runs making it 3-0 Oconomowoc. West Bend scored one in the bottom of the 4th on a sac fly to make the score 3-1. Things remained that way until the top of the 7th when the Five O's made it 5-1 with hits by Bob Bolson, Chandler Ziemann and Jeff Rhoads. West Bend's bats woke up and scored five runs in the bottom of the 7th, taking a 6-5 lead. The damaging blow came from a three run home run by Dylan Hinkley and eventually chased starter Justin Mortensen. Oconomowoc reared back by sending 12 batters to the plate in the top of the 8th and scored seven runs to regain the lead and put the score at 12-6. The inning started with a lead off double by Mike Mitchell. Josh Bouche then put a perfect bunt down which was thrown into right field, scoring Mitchell and allowing Bouche to advance to third base. A double by Andrew Bauer scored Bouche. Oconomowoc got some help with some walks and a hit batter before Mitchell eventually came up a second time in the inning and laced another double to center field. West Bend scored two in the bottom of the 8th to make it 12-8 but Jeff Rhoads gave the Five O's three more insurance runs in the top of the 9th with a home run to right. This marks the 6th consecutive game Rhoads has homered.
Justin Mortensen got the no-decision going 6+ solid innings allowing 5 runs on 7 hits while walking 4 and striking out 1. Luke Nelson picked up the win going the final 3 innings allowing 3 runs on 3 hits while hitting one batter.
At the plate Oconomowoc was led by Jeff Rhoads who was 3 for 5 with a double, home run, hit by pitch and 6 RBIs. Luke Nelson was 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Mike Mitchell was 3 for 6 with 3 doubles and 4 RBIs.
The win finishes the LOL regular season for Oconomowoc giving them a 9-9 record. With the loss to Brookfield and Monches, the also secured the 6th playoff spot. They will take on the #3 seed Lannon in the first round next Saturday at 1:00 pm in Lannon.
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Five O's Advance to SWABA Finals With Win Over Kewaskum
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The Oconomowoc Five O's took on Kewaskum in the SWABA class "A" semi-finals in Johnson Creek and handed the A's a 10-6 loss to advance to the championship game (Kewaskum is currently in first place in the Rock River Northern Divison with a 10-2 record). It was a scoreless game until Kewaskum put two runs on the board in the bottom of the 4th with a double by Dan Shea. Oconomowoc jumped back and scored five runs in the top of the 5th to make the score 5-2. The first four batters in the inning reached without getting a hit. The big blows then came from an RBI double by Jeff Rhoads and two RBI single by Derek Nelson. Kewaskum scored one in the bottom of the 5th to make it 5-3 but then Oconomowoc exploded for another five runs in the top of the 6th to make the score 10-3. The inning started with a double by Shawn Tremaine and after singles by Chandler Ziemann and Luke Nelson, Jeff Rhoads hit a 3-run home run to left. The A's scored two in the bottom of the 6th and one more in the 7th to make the final 10-6.
Shawn Tremaine picked up the win for Oconomowoc going 5+ innings allowing 4 runs (3 earned) on 4 hits while walking 2, striking out 2 and hitting a batter. Jeff Rhoads threw the final 2 innings allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 2 hits while walking 1 and striking out 1.
At the plate Oconomowoc was led by Derek Nelson who was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Chandler Ziemann was 2 for 3 and Jeff Rhoads was 2 for 4 with a double, home run and 4 RBIs.
This is the 4th time Oconomowoc has made the SWABA finals in the past 9 nine years (won it in 2003, 2006 and 2008). The O's will take on the winner of the Lannon / Muskego game. Game date has yet to be determined. In similar news, The Oconomowoc Titans have advanced to the SWABA class "B" finals and will take on Monches.
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Derek is Cooney's full Nelson
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by Chuck Delsman - Published in the Oconomowoc Focus (June 22, 2011)
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For the past 12 years, the Oconomowoc Land O'Lakes Western Division baseball team has been the winningest franchise in the league. Year after year, the Five O's are as competitive as any team in the 12-team circuit Read More
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Bolson knows the game, his role
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by Chuck Delsman - Published in the Oconomowoc Focus (July 21, 2010)
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Bob Bolson's dedication to the Oconomowoc Five O's is unmatched, at least in terms of mileage. While many players drive 5 or 10 minutes to get to the games, Bolson has to drive three hours one way. He works and lives in Naperville, Ill. Read More
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Gunnar's Self-Directed Film Takes First at Sundance
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Gunnar Kroseberg's first endeavor into the film making industry has apparently been a success. His self-directed short film titled "A Fine Day For A Smoke", swept through Sundance taking all awards in the short-film category and many awards in other categories it should not have even been eligible for, including "Best Foreign Film". Although Gunnar's first film, critics are already comparing him to the likes of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg (no relation) and George Lucas. The whirlwind of praise this film has received has also gotten the attention of Hollywood studios. Paramount Pictures has offered Kroseberg a six picture deal and Universal Pictures is working on a larger offer. Rumors are out that stars such as Johnny Depp and Julia Roberts have offered to work for free to land a role in a "Kroseberg Productions" film.
Staying true to his roots, Kroseberg will most likely stick to small, independent, silent films about smoking.
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2007 Grand Champion T-Shirts Available
Now you can own one of the t-shirts commemorating the 2007 Land O' Lakes Grand Championship title. Check out the new merchandise page to view them along with hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more.
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Five Os Fishery a Huge Success
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The Five Os would like to thank everyone who attended and helped out at the 1st Annual Five O's Fishery. We had nice weather, nice fish and nice beer. The winning fish were a 33 1/2" Northern and a 10 1/2" Perch. Another highlight of the day was Jamma's State Record Miller Bass (seen left). Special thanks goes out to DaleyDorf's German Bar, The Next Bar, ABEE Ink, Pat's Heating & Cooling and Cornerstone Pub for hosting and sponsoring the event. We hope to see everyone there again next year.
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Eppler Celebrates Death of Barbaro, Draws Suspicion
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1/29/2007 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized early Monday morning at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square. The sad ending to the great horse's story came after a series of setbacks following a devastating leg injury allegedly caused by Five O's outfielder Mike Eppler. Eppler, already tried and convicted in the court of public opinion, has somehow avoided any real criminal charges in the matter, thanks to a series of back-alley deals brokered by his father Earl. Eppler to this day denies any wrong-doing, despite strong photographic evidence suggesting otherwise. Full Story
Related Story: Eppler Wins Preakness – ON FOOT!
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Eppler Wins Preakness – ON FOOT!
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In perhaps the most bizarre incident in the history of horseracing, Oconomowoc Five Os outfielder Mike Eppler won Saturday's Preakness Stakes, finishing the final mile of the 1 and 3/16 mile race on foot. (click for full story)
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2005 Heisman Trophy Goes To Eppler
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In what can only be classified as a shocking turn of events, the 2005 Heisman Trophy has been awarded to USC quarterback and Five Os outfielder Mike Eppler. After Reggie Bush appeared to win in a landslide at Saturday's Heisman Presentation Ceremony, Mike Eppler, who was not initially listed as a finalist, demanded a recount of Heisman votes. The ceremony was held for a second time Monday evening, at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City. This time, the sports world was turned on its ear, as Mike Eppler won (click for full story)
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President Bush Appoints Eppler Historic Seat At U.N.
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The political world was shaken yesterday by news coming out of Washington. Under heavy pressure from President Bush, this emerging dynasty was granted a vote on the elite Security Council. It was little doubt which member of the Five Os will hold this historic post: none other than Mike Eppler. (click for full story)
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Record NFL Deal Makes Eppler Two-Sport Star
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Only two weeks removed from the 2005 NFL draft, the San Francisco 49ers shocked many NFL observers on Monday by cutting first overall pick Alex Smith, and signing undrafted rookie free agent and Five Os outfielder Mike Eppler to a 9 year, $227 million contract. (click for full story)
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Eppler Raises Eyebrows in Congressional Steroid Probe
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Following his March 16th subpoena to appear before the Government Reform Committee, Oconomowoc Five Os outfielder Mike Eppler made certain his appearance on Capital Hill would be a memorable one. (click for full story)
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