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amead17 · 12-29-2025, 03:53 AM

May 5, 2023

Raiders Wrap Up Road Trip, Look to Regroup at Home

The San Jose Raiders have completed their latest road trip with mixed results, going 1–1 against both the Tampa Pirates and the Washington Capitals. The series leaves the team at 14–15 for the season, sitting six games behind the division-leading Portland Bruins in the Pacific Division of the Wolf Conference.

Injuries Shake the Lineup

The Raiders’ offense took a hit when right fielder Dave Jones suffered a concussion in the first game against Washington. In response, the team has called up Chris Bruehl to fill the gap, providing some depth but also altering the outfield dynamic.

Offensively, the team continues to struggle with consistency. Joey Watts, once a standout performer, is feeling the effects of the team’s uneven play, as batting averages and production across the lineup continue to fluctuate.

Pitching Woes Continue

The pitching staff remains a concern for the Raiders. The rotation has struggled to find stability, and the bullpen continues to produce mixed results.

Mike Brown has been a bright spot since his recall, earning a 1–0 record over 2 starts with a 0.73 ERA, showing flashes of reliability.

Joe Olsen, however, continues to struggle at the top level, going 0–3 over 4 starts with a staggering 13.50 ERA across just 10 2/3 innings pitched.

Looking Ahead: Nine Home Games

San Jose now returns to Raiders Field for a nine-game homestand, featuring:

Seattle Huskies (7–22) – 3 games, the first of four series against the Pacific Division of the Eagle Conference

Cincinnati Wildcats (17–12) – 3 games, a Mid West Division matchup

Milwaukee Bucks (16–13) – 3 games, another Mid West Division clash

With the schedule shifting back to home, the Raiders are hoping to regain consistency, stabilize their pitching staff, and provide Joey Watts and the rest of the offense an opportunity to regain confidence before the next long road stretch.

The question now is whether San Jose can turn their uneven start into momentum, or if the team will continue to struggle with inconsistency as the season moves past its first month.

12-29-2025, 03:53 AM	#14
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,060	May 5, 2023 Raiders Wrap Up Road Trip, Look to Regroup at Home The San Jose Raiders have completed their latest road trip with mixed results, going 1–1 against both the Tampa Pirates and the Washington Capitals. The series leaves the team at 14–15 for the season, sitting six games behind the division-leading Portland Bruins in the Pacific Division of the Wolf Conference. Injuries Shake the Lineup The Raiders’ offense took a hit when right fielder Dave Jones suffered a concussion in the first game against Washington. In response, the team has called up Chris Bruehl to fill the gap, providing some depth but also altering the outfield dynamic. Offensively, the team continues to struggle with consistency. Joey Watts, once a standout performer, is feeling the effects of the team’s uneven play, as batting averages and production across the lineup continue to fluctuate. Pitching Woes Continue The pitching staff remains a concern for the Raiders. The rotation has struggled to find stability, and the bullpen continues to produce mixed results. Mike Brown has been a bright spot since his recall, earning a 1–0 record over 2 starts with a 0.73 ERA, showing flashes of reliability. Joe Olsen, however, continues to struggle at the top level, going 0–3 over 4 starts with a staggering 13.50 ERA across just 10 2/3 innings pitched. Looking Ahead: Nine Home Games San Jose now returns to Raiders Field for a nine-game homestand, featuring: Seattle Huskies (7–22) – 3 games, the first of four series against the Pacific Division of the Eagle Conference Cincinnati Wildcats (17–12) – 3 games, a Mid West Division matchup Milwaukee Bucks (16–13) – 3 games, another Mid West Division clash With the schedule shifting back to home, the Raiders are hoping to regain consistency, stabilize their pitching staff, and provide Joey Watts and the rest of the offense an opportunity to regain confidence before the next long road stretch. The question now is whether San Jose can turn their uneven start into momentum, or if the team will continue to struggle with inconsistency as the season moves past its first month.