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Duster's Digest
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Don't Miss the Biggest Home Game of the Year!
THE REGULAR SEASON FINALE IS HERE One Night. First Place. Our Biggest Rival. Tonight isn't just another game. The Olney Cropdusters welcome Bethesda Big Train to First Responder Field at SERVPRO Stadium for our regular season home finale, with the division race hanging in the balance. The evening begins as our suspended game resumes at 4:00 PM, with the Cropdusters trailing 6-5 in the top of the seventh inning, before the scheduled 6:00 PM matchup. Every inning matters.
dennygoforth2
Jul 172 min read
Week 5 of Duster's Digest
DUSTER'S DIGEST Week 5 Recap: Heat, Heart and a Tough Week for the Cropdusters The Cropdusters faced their toughest stretch of the season, battling extreme heat and a demanding schedule while taking on some of the Ripken League's top competition. Despite a 1-3 week, Olney remains firmly in the hunt for first place at 17-9, just one game behind Bethesda. Week 5 highlights included: ⚾ Six Cropdusters selected to the 2026 CRSCBL All-Star Game ⚾ A 10-1 road victory over the D.C
dennygoforth2
Jul 73 min read
Week 4 Recap: Dusters Go 4-0 to Build First-Place Lead in the North
By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant After a dominant third week of play in the Ripken League, the Cropdusters looked like the juggernaut, ending up 6 games above the .500 mark. It’s safe to say, the Dusters didn’t disappoint in their fourth week of play either. Having a day off on Monday, along with a postponement Tuesday gave the Crops time to rest and recharge, going into their game on Wednesday back at home. It was a special night, with OBGC hosting their C
Dylan Lewis
Jun 293 min read
Week 3 Recap: Big Bats Fuel Cropdusters to First Place
By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant Coming off a four-game winning streak and carrying plenty of momentum into the third week of Ripken League play, the Cropdusters looked to continue their climb up the standings. By week's end, they had done just that, posting a 6-2 record and climbing into first place with the best overall record in the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League. On Monday, the Crops continued their homestand against the Southern Maryland Sena
Dylan Lewis
Jun 223 min read
Week 2 Recap: Cropdusters Bounce Back in a Home Game-Filled Week
By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant After a sluggish and tiring start to the season, the Cropdusters looked to change the tempo and gain momentum heading into week two. Luckily, the team began the week with a rest day, giving players an opportunity to recharge and even attend an Orioles game after a long opening week. On Tuesday, it was back to business for the Crops. The team was slated to play at home against Big Train, the third time they would face Bethesda
Dylan Lewis
Jun 153 min read
Opening Week Recap: Cropdusters Go 2-3-1 During Busy First Week of the 2026 Season
By Dylan Lewis, Cropdusters Social Media Assistant In what was a highly anticipated week around Olney, where country music could be heard playing from the loudspeakers at First Responder Field at SERVPRO Stadium, the crack of the bat was loud and crisp, and the smell of freshly cut grass was as good as ever, the local team didn’t disappoint. As the Ripken League season kicked into gear this week, your Olney Cropdusters began their trek toward the 2026 Ripken League title, beg
Dylan Lewis
Jun 83 min read
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