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Updated: July 5, 2009
HAPPY 4th OF JULY
The MVABL would like to thank all our service men and women who have served, or are currently serving our country today. Special thanks to the players and umpires in our league who have represented our country with dignity and pride. And prayers go out to a couple of young men, John Ramsey of the Thunder and Jeremiah Rodriguez of the Shockers, who have been called to duty overseas at the end of the summer. God bless you all!!
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DDN ARTICLE ON SOX
 Check Thursday's Neighbors section
The Beavercreek Sox organization were featured in the Dayton Daily News' Neighbors section on Thursday, July 2.
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WEEK 9 RECAP
Astros pick up 2 quality wins
The Dayton Astros took out the previously undefeated Beavercreek Sox on Thursday night, 14-8. Matt Addis picks up Player of the Week honors with a win over the Sox and a game-saving grab, crashing into the centerfield fence in a 6-5 win over the Royals on Sunday. The Rangers got three-run HRs from Jake Kingsolver and Brandon Howard in a DH sweep of the Thunder. The Indians fell to the Sox on Tuesday 7-5. And the Shockers and Sox picked up run-rule victories on Sunday.
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ASTROS STOP SOX STREAK
Sox first loss to 'Stros - deja vu
For the second straight season, the Dayton Astros halted a Beavercreek Sox season-opening winning streak. Last year, the Sox won their first two games before falling 10-5 to the Astros. This year, the Sox came in to their first matchup with a 9-0 record before falling 14-8 to the 'Stros. Matt Addis struck out six for the win, while 9 Astros batters registered RBIs.
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INDIANS' SPRADLIN CHASING HISTORY
Right-hander approaching single season K mark
Springfield Indians righty Matt Spradlin registered 11 strikeouts in Tuesday night's loss to the Beavercreek Sox, pushing his season K total to 88. We are halfway through the season and Matt has already surpassed last year's season total and is threatening the all-time mark of 114 punchouts held by former Dayton Rangers ace Rob Hoover back in 1997.
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MVABL/COMABL ALL-STAR GAME
Intra-state All-Star Game planned for August
The MVABL and COMABL (Columbus) have reached a tentative agreement to play an intra-state All-Star Game on Saturday, August 8 at 1pm at possibly Dublin Coffman high school. The MVABL will still host its own league All-Star game the day after on Sunday, August 9 at 3pm at AIA.
Each team will have at least one representative in Columbus. The All-Star coach will be from the team with the best record as of July 20th, the league's All-Star Standings Lock date. If that person is unavailable to coach, the next team in the standings order will be asked. The All-Star coach will make the selections (no more than 20) to make the trip to Columbus. More details will come later in July.
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OHIO CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
MVABL champ vs. COMABL champ
The league champions from the MVABL and the COMABL will square off in a one-game championship, dubbed the "Ohio Cup", tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd. We are working on getting AIA for this highly touted event.
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SPECIAL THANKS
League steps up for one of its members
The MVABL and Miami Valley Thunder rookie David Moss would like to thank all of the coaches, players, and fans who helped out to purchase a brand new set of uniforms for David in his time of tragedy. Moss lost everything, including his uniform, in a tragic house fire in early June that also took the life of his pet dog, Jeter.
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BROTHERS SQUARE OFF ON FATHER'S DAY
Lippincott squads meet for first time
For the first time in league history, a pair of brothers squared off as opposing coaches. Dayton Rangers head coach Jonmarc Lippincott and brother Jeremy, coach of the Miami Valley Thunder hooked up in a doubleheader on Sunday, June 21. The Rangers took the first two rounds of the three-game season series, winning 20-6 and 9-8. "It was great to play against my brother," Jonmarc said. "But it was special to have our dad there at the game as well on Father's Day to watch us play."
The league would like to thank all the fathers who were able to come out and support their sons last Sunday, and we appreciate the fathers playing in the league who are carrying on the baseball tradition to future generations.
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DICK'S SPORTING GOODS SPONSORING TOP PERFORMER
MVABL teams up with DSG for Player of the Week honors
The MVABL has teamed up with Dick's Sporting Goods in honoring the league's most outstanding performance each week during the 2009 season. Honorees will receive a gift certificate to DSG. Click on the Top Performances link on the left to view a list of recent winners.
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MVABL FUNDRAISER
Celebrating 15 years in the Miami Valley
This year marks the 15th season of the MVABL in the Dayton area. What started out as the Dayton Men's Adult Baseball League (MABL) in 1995 has progressed over the years to what is now known as the Miami Valley Adult Baseball League (MVABL). The deadline for purchasing these T-shirts has passed. If you were not able to submit your order on time, additional shirts will be made available for purchase at a later date.
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MVABL SHIRT SALE
2008 League shirts at discounted rate
The league has four remaining shirts left over from last season's fundraiser drive. These shirts are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The pictures, description, and prices are listed below. If you are interested, you need to email Jonmarc for payment instructions. All shirts are Adult sizes.
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| Gray Med. Sweatshirt - $18 |
Red XL Sweatshirt - $18 |
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Sold |
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| Navy Small Sweatshirt - $18 |
Black Med. T-Shirt - $10 |
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Sold |
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BASEBALL SOCIAL NETWORK
Sign Up at CheckSwing.net
Players/coaches in the MVABL are asked to visit CheckSwing.net. This website is a brand new social networking site for baseball players...and it's FREE to join. The league has created a Group on the site and we ask that you join the Group (Miami Valley Adult Baseball League). League members can visit CheckSwing.net to connect with other players from around the league. You can create your own profile, add photos and videos. (Please review the Terms and Conditions on their site so that you are aware of their rules for posting messages, please be respectful!).
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July 15 - Final Roster Deadline; All outstanding fees due
July 20 - All-Star Standings Lock
Aug. 8 - MVABL/COMABL All-Star game at 1pm
Aug. 9 - MVABL HR Derby at 1pm at AIA
Aug. 9 - MVABL All-Star Game at 3pm at AIA
Oct. 3 - Ohio Cup Championship
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2009 Standings
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| TEAM |
W |
L |
GB |
| Sox |
11 |
2 |
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| Rangers |
11 |
3 |
0.5 |
| Astros |
9 |
5 |
2.5 |
| Indians |
8 |
6 |
3.5 |
| Shockers |
6 |
6 |
4.5 |
| Royals |
4 |
8 |
6.5 |
| Slammers |
4 |
8 |
6.5 |
| Thunder |
3 |
8 |
7.0 |
| Dragons |
2 |
12 |
9.5 |
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SUNDAY, JULY 5
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| Sox |
3 |
F |
| Rangers |
6 |
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| Rangers |
6 |
F |
| Sox |
8 |
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| Slammers |
19 |
F |
| Thunder |
8 |
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| Indians |
8 |
F |
| Royals |
9 |
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| Astros |
18 |
F-7 |
| Dragons |
5 |
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Tue., July 7
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At Rotary Park
Shockers at Sox, 7 p.m.
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Thu., July 9
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At Rotary Park
Slammers at Astros, 7 p.m.
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Sun., July 12
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At Rotary Park
Thunder at Royals, 10 a.m.
Royals at Slammers, 1 p.m.
At Northwestern HS
Indians vs. Sox, 1 p.m. (DH)
At West Carrollton HS
Rangers at Shockers, 1 p.m.
Rangers at Astros, 4 p.m.
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