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Recaps for Saturday, October 1, 2011:
"Shockers Sweep Mariners for Championship"
Shockers - Shockers win the first game 8-5 behind the complete game of Chris Flaherty. Shockers going into the 2nd game were down to 8 players but didn't let that phase them. They sent Chris Smith to the mound with only Hause and Stiffler sharing the duties of the entire outfield. Going into the bottom of the 9th inning down 13-9, Doc Hayes led off with a walk to get things started and Matt Stiffler singled soon after. With one out Matt Clouse gets a single scoring Doc for the first run of the inning. After a couple miscues in the infield, Stiffler and Clouse score making it 13-12. With 2 outs and a man on first, Mariners pitcher walks the next two batters loading the bases for Doc Hayes. With a 2-2 count, Hayes blasts a double to left center scoring Kuhn and Smith to win the game and the Shockers' first MVABL championship. Doc Hayes finished the day 3 for 8 with two doubles, a triple, 4 RBIs, 5 runs scored and 3 walks. Matt Stiffler finished the day 6 for 9 with three doubles, 2 RBIs, 5 runs scored and 2 walks. Shockers went 8-1 in the playoffs with two pitchers, Chris Smith and Chris Flaherty going 4-0.
Recaps for Sunday, August 21, 2011:
"Slammers Rout Rangers 15-2"
Slammers - The South Dayton Slammers visited the Dayton Rangers Sunday August 21st at Carlton Davidson Stadium to round out both team's 2011 regular season, and after splitting an earlier season DH the Slammers were looking to take the season series.
The Slammers started out early and got on the board by scoring 9 runs in the first inning. PJ Dixon singled to lead off the game, Kevin Ashworth got it by a pitch and Deane Grandfield singled to load the bases. Chris Copeland then hit a 3 run triple to clear the bases. After an out Rick Anderson was hit by a pitch, Cory Bohache hit a sacrifice fly to plate Copeland and Jake Burke's singled knocked in courtesy runner Bochache for the 5-0 lead. Ben Butler and Eric Murphy both singled to load the bases for Dan Wayman. He responded by lacing a double down the left field to clear the bases and he was brought home by a Dixon double to round out the first inning scoring.
The Slammers scored 4 more runs in the second inning highlighted by an RBI groundout by Bohache, a Burke RBI triple and a RBI double by Butler for the 13-0 lead. The Slammers scored a run in the third and one in the fourth to round out their scoring. The Rangers scored one run each in the fourth and fifth innings as the Slammers won 15-2 in seven innings. On the mound, Ashworth started and went 3 innings, Bohache went the next 2 innings followed by an inning each from Grandfield and Jeff Beall. With the win Ashworht finishes the regular season 5-0. The victory improves the Slammers to 22-6 on the season and a number seed in the Buckeye Divison heading into the playoffs.
Recaps for Tuesday, August 16, 2011:
"Slammers Best A's 7-6"
Slammers - On Tuesday August 16th the Fairborn A's and South Dayton Slammers met for the second and final time in the regular season as the Slammers were the home team. After the A's did not score in the top of the first, the Slammers were able to score a run for the 1-0 lead as Kevin Ashworth reached on an error, moved to third as Deane Grandfield doubled off the fence and scored as Jason Jamerson hit a sacrifice fly to right. The scored remained 1-0 Slammers until the bottom of the 3rd inning. Ben Butler hit a one out single but was forced out on a fielder's choice by PJ Dixon. Ashworth coaxed a walk for runners at first and second. Then on one of the weirder plays of the year Grandfield hit a deep ball to right but as the A's right fielder settled under it, the ball hit the power lines for a ground rule double to score Dixon. Jamerson singled to score Ashworth and Chris Copeland's single knocked in Grandfield. After Matt Owens reached on an error to load the bases, Rick Anderson knocked in two with a single up the middle to round out the 5 runs in the inning for the 6-0 Slammers lead. The A's scored two runs in the fifth inning off starter Jared Wagoner as Ernie Baker hit a two run home run but the Slammers got one run back as Jamerson hit a two out double and scored on a Copeland single. But the A's scored 3 runs in the top of the 6th inning on a two run double by Joey Watson and Watson scored on a Slammer error to cut the deficit to 7-5. The Slammers tried to get those runs back in the 6th as Anderson singled and moved to third base on a Justin Dunlap double down the right field line. But the A's got two strikeouts, hit Butler with a pitch to load the bases but got a strikeout to end the inning. Jeff Beall relieved Wagoner to try and close it out. But he ran into trouble as 3 straight A's singled to load the bases. But he responded by striking out the next two batters. He did throw a wild pitch to allow the A's sixth run but struck out the final A's batter to end the game. Wagoner stuck out 9 over 6 innings to earn his 4th win of the year and Beall earned his second save of the year. The win upped the Slammers record to 21-6 on the year.
Recaps for Sunday, August 14, 2011:
"Athletics beat Mariners 10-9"
Athletics - The Athletics and the Mariners squared off at Carleton Davidson Stadium and both teams didn't disappoint the fans. The Mariners jumped out to a 2 to 0 lead in the bottom of the 1st on 2 walks and RBI single by Jordan Pergrem and Jacob Cooke. The Athletics struck for 4 runs in the 3rd highlighted by a bases-clearing double by Kyle Combs off the 400-foot sign in dead center field. Joey Watson was on the mound for the Athletics and Jordan Pergrem for the Mariners as the Mariners took a 7 to 5 lead after 6 complete. In the 7th, Jon Webb led off with a single and Kyle Combs doubled for his 4th hit in 4 at bats. Chris Estepp then stepped in and singled in 2 runs and moved to 2nd on the throw and Jared Whited singled home Estepp as the A's took a 8 to 7 lead after 8 complete. In the 9th, Webb led off with a single and moved to 2nd on a single by Estepp. Jared Whited singled in Webb and after the 2nd out was made an error plated Sam Schwendeman who pinch ran for Whited. Leading 10 to 7 going into the bottom of the 9th, the Mariners loaded the bases and scored 2 runs with 1 out. With the bases loaded, Derrick Seal flew to the center for the 2nd out and an appeal at 3rd ended the game as the runner left early. Daniel Holtzman, Chris Ranstead, Jordan Pergrem and Gregg Foster had multiple hits for the Mariners and Kyle Combs was 4 for 5 with Jon Webb, Chris Estepp, Jared Whited and Cody Liming had multiple hits and RBI for the Athletics. Jordan Pergrem gutted out 8 innings and was the hard luck losing pitcher and Joey Watson got the win with Tony Petro threw 3 innings to record the save.
Recaps for Saturday, August 13, 2011:
"Slammers Sweep Bats"
Slammers - The Bats and Slammers met on Saturday August 13th at 11 AM at Bellbrook to finish up a rain suspended game and play a 7 inning game. The score was tied 3-3 in the bottom of the 5th inning when the rain came and suspended the game. The score remained that way until the bottom of the 6th inning when the Slammers plated 6 runs to take the 9-3 lead, which would be the final score. In game two the Bats took the 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first but the Slammers were able to tie it up in the top of the second inning on a Jake Burke two run double. In the top of the third the Slammers broke the game wide open by having 10 straight runners score, all with two outs. The Bats scored 3 times in the 5th but the Slammers were able to score one in the 6th and 3 runs in the 7th to round out the scoring for the day with a 16-5 win. For the day Cory Bohache went 5-7 with a double, HR, 3 runs and 3 RBI. Burke went 2-7 with 2 doubles, 3 runs, and 4 RBI. Chris Copeland was 3-6, 2 doubles, 3 runs and 2 RBI. Ben Butler was unlucky on the day as he was hit by a pitch his first 3 times up in game 2 but was able to hit a laser for an RBI double his fourth time up. On the mound Jeff Beall finished the two innings in game one for the win and started game two and got that win also for 2 wins on the day. Bohache went 2 innings and Matt Owens made his MVABL debut a good one by pitching a scoreless 7th inning in game 2. The sweep moves the Slammers record to 20-6 on the season.
Recaps for Wednesday, August 10, 2011:
"Sox Beat Cards 7-2"
Sox - Sox lefty Jon Venters gave up just two runs on seven hits striking out 12 for the game. The Sox were led by Brandon Ward 2 for 2, 1 triple, one stolen base with a run scored and Chris Bruckman went 2 for 2 with a double, SAC fly and 2 RBIs. Dave Riley continued to have a hot bat with a 3-run triple in the 5th inning which resulted in the Sox 7 runs scored for the game. Phil Kosier doubled and the following players each contributed a hit on the evening: Kyle Karadak, Wes Rehmert, Brandon Brannigan.
Recaps for Sunday, August 7, 2011:
"Athletics beat Thunder 23-1"
Athletics - The Athletics took on the Thunder at Fairborn Legion Field on Sunday August 7th. The Athletics sent Burt Cox to the mound and the former Wilmington College closer shut the Thunder down. The Thunder managed a single through 5 innings and the Athletics exploded for 23 runs and 23 hits for a final 23-1. Brandon Kunkle, Kyle Combs, Jon Webb, Joey Watson, Jared Whited, Chris Estepp, Jeff Myers and Cody Liming had multiple hits and multiple RBIs. Joey Watson had a 3-run home run and Burt Cox aided his pitching with his 1st home run of the year. Cox had 3 strikeouts allowed a solid single in the 5th and got out of a bases-loaded jam after 3 walks to allow a single run in the 3rd on a sacrifice fly by Evan Koogler. Drew Bost had the lone hit leading off the 5th for the Thunder. In the 2nd game, Greg Moss pitched 3 innings for the Thunder and the Thunder took advantage of some walks and some errors by the Athletics to take a 4 to 2 lead. In the top of the 4th after a lead off single and a 1 and 0 count on Jared Whited the lightning and literal Thunder stopped the game and the skies opened up to flood the field.
Recaps for Tuesday, August 2, 2011:
"Slammers Set Franchise Win Record in 10-3 win over Jays"
Slammers - The Dayton Blue Jays and South Dayton Slammers met for the second and final time this Tuesday evening at Kettering Fields.
Starter Jared Wagoner set down the Blue Jays in order in the top of the first inning allowing the Slammers to take the lead in the bottom of the first 2-0. Cory Bohache reached first on a fielder's choice and stole second base. He scored on a two out double by Jason Jamerson and Jamerson scored on a triple by Chris Copeland. The Slammers added a run in the third inning as Rick Anderson singled with one out, moved to second on a Jake Burke single and scored on a Ben Butler single. In the fourth inning Justin Dunlap walked, Matt Owens singled, Anderson walked to load the bases allowing Burke to hit a sacrifice fly for the 4-0 lead.
The Blue Jays cut the lead to 4-3 in the top of the fifth inning as Scott Jones hit a 3-2 pitch into right center to clear the bases off reliever Ben Roess.
But the Slammers were able to put the game out of reach in their half of the inning by plating 6 runs highlighted by a Copeland 2 run HR. Roess was able to get the final 6 outs to finish the game. The win moved the Slammers to 16-5, setting a franchise regular season high for victories eclipsing last years total of 15.
Recaps for Tuesday, July 26, 2011:
"Slammers walk off with win over Redlegs"
Slammers - The Camden Redlegs visited the South Dayton Slammers at Action Sports Center on July 26th for the teams' third meeting of the year. The teams put up 58 runs in their DH but this game had a different tune. After starter Jared Wagoner set down the Redlegs in order, the Slammers jumped out to a 2-0 first inning lead. Jeff Beall led off with a triple down the right field line and came home on All Star selection Deane Grandfield's single. Grandfield advance to third on a Chris Copeland double and a Justin Dunlap ground out plated Grandfield. The Redlegs got a run back in the second as Brandon Howard reached second on an error, moved to third on a ground out to second base and scored on a Caleb Rodriguez sacrifice fly to right. In their fourth inning, the Redlegs scored twice to take the 3-2 lead as Howard hit an opposite field home run to right and a few singles scored another run. But the Slammers tied it up in their half of the fourth inning as All Star Matt Owens led off the inning with a walk, moved up on a fielder's choice and scored on a two-out Ben Butler double. The Slammers had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the fifth inning as they loaded the bases with no outs. But Brad Clark came in to relieve starter Kevin Campbell and got two strikeouts and got out of the inning as Rick Anderson hit a liner right to the left fielder. The game moved to extra innings and the 8th looked like the inning for Redlegs. A lead off walk, single, then a hit batsman loaded the bases. But starter Wagoner beared down as he got a grounder to Beall at short who threw home for the force out, got his 13th and final strikeout for the second out, and got a grounder back to himself to end the inning.
The bottom of the 8th inning was short lived as on the first pitch Justin Dunlap deposited the ball over the left field fence for the Slammers 15th victory of the season. Wagoner improves to 2-0 in two starts on the season.
Recaps for Thursday, July 21, 2011:
"Slammers Beat A's 18-13"
Athletics - In a game played Thursday, the Slammers beat the Athletics 18 to 13. The Slammers slammed 4 home runs, 1 each by Chris Copeland, Justin Dunlap, Matt Owens and Ben Butler. The game went back and forth as the Athletics tied it in the bottom of the 1st on a 3-run home run by Joey Watson after the Slammers scored 3 in the top. The Slammers scored 2 in the top of the 2nd but the Athletics scored 5 in the bottom to take an 8-5 lead after 2 innings. Stayed that way til the 4th when the Slammers batted around to take a 10-9 lead after 4 complete. The Slammers batted around in the 6th and scored 4 runs, then added 4 more in the 7th to take an 18-9 lead going into the bottom of the 7th. The Athletics scored 4 in the 7th but could not complete the comeback. Rick Anderson, Chris Copeland, Matt Owens, and Deane Grandfield had multiple hits to lead the Slammers. Chris Estepp, Brandon Kunkle, Jeff Myers, Kyle Combs, and Ernie Barker had multiple hits for the Athletics.
Recaps for Sunday, July 17, 2011:
"Slammers Beat Cards, Fall to Royals"
Slammers - On Sunday July 17th, the South Dayton Slammers had a long, hot day ahead of them with a split DH vs the Royals and Cardinals at Bellbrook HS. As has been past history the Royals/Slammers game would go down to the wire. The Slammers jumped out to the early 5-0 lead by scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first and 2 runs in the second. Cory Bohache had a 2 run HR in the first and Justin Dunlap knocked in Deane Grandfield on a ground out for the 3rd run. In the second inning Jake Burke doubled in Rick Anderson after he walked and moved to second on a wild pitch and Burke eventually scored on a Bohache fielder's choice. After starter Ben Roess sat down the first 6 Royals, he ran into some trouble in the 3rd inning as the Royals got 5 hits and 3 walks to plate 5 runs. In the 4th the Royals took the lead by scoring 5 runs highlighted by a Chris Jergens grand slam. The Slammers responded by scoring a run in the 4th inning and took the lead back by scoring 6 runs in the 5th inning with 5 runs coming in with 2 outs for the 12-10 lead. Reliever Jeff Beall shut down the Royals, allowing only a solo HR in the 6th inning, until the crucial 9th inning. Holding onto a 12-11 lead, the Royals were down to their last strike but Eric Jameson laced a single up the middle to score 2 runs for the 13-12 lead. But the Slammers wouldn't go down without a fight. Matt Owens received a one out walk, stole second, and went to third on a pass ball. With the infield in, Anderson sent a 2-0 pitch to CF as Owens tagged up. He raced home and on a bang, bang play he was called out to end the game in favor of the Royals.
After a tough loss, the Slammers had to regroup for a key Buckeye Division game vs the Cardinals. The Slammers sent out newcomer Jared Wagoner to the mound and he didn't disappoint. Wagoner ended up going 6 innings allowing 0 runs with 10 strikeouts. He left with a 2-0 lead as the Slammers scored twice in the top of the 4th inning. Rick Anderson got a one out walk and courtsey runner Jake Burke came around to score on a Ben Butler double and Butler was knocked in by Eric Murphy for the 2-0 lead. The scored remained that way until the top of the 9th inning as the Slammers scored 3 times. Deane Grandfield knocked in Murphy with a ground out and then Chris Copeland launched a 2 run HR to left field for the 5-0 advantage. Wagoner earned his first win followed by 2 shut out innings from Kevin Ashworth and Beall came back for the 9th inning to close out the game. The win improves the Slammers to 13-5 on the year.
"A's defeat Shockers in DH"
A's - The Athletics continue to roll as they win their 12th and 13th in a row sweeping the Shockers 9 to 4 and 11 to 6. Joey Watson threw 7 innings to pick up his 6th win vs a single loss in the 1st game. Watson scattered 9 hits giving up 4 runs (3 earned) as the Athletics turned 2 double plays. Kyle Combs continued his hot hitting with 2 hits and knocking in 3 runs, Brandon Kunkle and Chris Estepp chipped in 2 hits each to lead the 11 hit 9 run attack. Taylor Hause and Thomas Fluty led the Shockers with multiple hits. In the 2nd game Jared Ramsey ran his record to 4 wins and 0 losses in 6 strong innings scattering 5 hits and giving up 5 runs (4 earned) and striking out 9. Cody Liming closed out the 7th for the save. Jared Whited had 3 hits and 3 rbis, Kyle Combs, Chris Estepp, Cody Liming and Joey Watson had multiple hits and Jeff Myers had 3 rbis to lead the 11 run 15 hit attack. Chad Paden had 3 hits with a homerun to lead the Shockers.
Recaps for Thursday, July 14, 2011:
"Slammers defeat Jays 10-7"
Slammers - The Slammers and Dayton Blue Jays met for the first time ever on Thursday July 14th at Rotary Park. After sending the Slammers down in order in the top of the first the Blue Jays jumped out to a 4-0 lead as Shawn Haffner hit a two out 3 run double after three straight walks. Chris Musick singled in Haffner to round out the scoring. The Slammers responded by scoring 4 runs of their own in the top of the 2nd. Chris Copeland led off with a double and moved up on a Justin Dunlap single. Copeland scored on an error as Dunlap moved to third and Matt Owens ended up at second. Back to back sacrifice flies from Rick Anderson and Jake Burke scored two runs and a Deane Grandfield infield single brought in Ben Butler for the tie. The Blue Jays scored one in the second inning for the 5-4 lead but the Slammers tied it again in the top of the third as Anderson knocked in Owens with a single. But once again the Blue Jays scored in their half to regain the lead 6-5. But in the top of the 4th inning the Slammers took the lead for good by scoring 4 runs. PJ Dixon led off the inning with a single and came around to score on a triple to right center by Cory Bohache. Bohache scored on a Grandfield single and Copeland and Owens also scored for the 9-6 lead. Each team added one run as the Slammers came out on top 10-7. Bohache got the win by going 4 innings after Dunlap went the first two but bruised his hip in a collision at first base. Jeff Beall recorded his first save of the year pitching the 7th inning. The Slammers improve to 12-4 on the year.
Recaps for Sunday, July 10, 2011:
"A's Shut Out Tigers in DH"
A's - The Athletics continue to roll to their 10th and 11th straight wins as they sweep the Tigers 18 to 0 and 9 to 0. Joey Watson threw a complete 5 inning shutout allowing 2 hits and striking out 8 to run his record to 5 and 1. The Athletics broke it open in the 3rd sending 18 batters to the plate scoring 13 runs on 11 hits. The big blows in the inning were Jon Webb's home run, Kyle Combs 2 hits, Chris Esteps 2 doubles, and Ernie Barker 2 hits, all scoring twice. Kyle Combs continued his torrid hitting with 3 hits (single, double and homerun, 5 rbis and 3 runs scored). Chris Estep was 2 to 2 (2 doubles). Jon Webb was 2 for 3 (single and homerun, 3 rbis, 3 runs scored) and Ernie Barker was 2 for 3. The 2nd game Matt Addis ran his record to 3 and 0 throwing 5 innings of 1 hit 11 strkeouts baseball. Joey Watson had a double and homerun with 3 rbis, Jeff Myers homered, Chris Estep was 2 for 4 and Jared Whited homered and had 3 rbis.
"Slammers win high-scoring affair over Redlegs"
Slammers - The South Dayton Slammers traveled out to Preble Shawnee for a DH with the Camden Redlegs on Sunday July 10th.
On a hot, humid day the visiting Slammers jumped out early by scoring 5 runs in the first inning highlighted by a Kevin Ashworth solo home run. In the fourth inning the Slammers plated 4 runs with a Cory Bohache RBI single and a 2 run Ben Butler double. The Slammers rounded out the scoring in the 6 inning affair with 5 runs in the fifth inning and 2 runs in the 6th inning for the 16-0 victory. Jeff Beall went the distance allowing 6 hits, 8 K's and 1 BB for his second win of the year.
The second game was one of the wilder games of the year as the teams combined for 42 runs in a 23-19 Slammer win. The Redlegs jumped out to a 4-0 top of the first lead but the Slammers came back with 13 in their half of the inning. The scoring and hits were plentiful for both teams. Bohache finished the day with 6 hits and Justin Dunlap homered in the second game. Ashworth picked up his 4th win of the season vs no losses.
Recaps for Thursday, July 7, 2011:
"Sox beat Fusion 9-3"
Sox - Fusion started the game off quickly scoring three runs in the first inning. The Sox fought back scoring one run in the first and one in the third. The Sox were down 3-2 going in the 6th inning. Joe Arata lifted a fly ball to right field to score Chris Bruckman on the sacrifice fly. Ryan Pearson then hit a three run homer over left center field wall making the score 6-3. Three more runs were scored in the top of the 7th capping the final score 9-3. Sox were led at the plate by Ryan Pearson 2-3 1 HR, 4 RBI’s, and Brandon Ward was also 2-3 two runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base. On the mound Tyler Fruhwirth and Jon Venters combined to give up 5 hits for the game shutting down the Fusion offense after the first inning.
Recaps for Tuesday, July 5, 2011:
"Tigers Win First Game 8-7 over Redlegs"
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Recaps for Sunday, July 3, 2011:
"Redlegs Beat Royals 12-3"
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"Shockers walk off with 17-16 win over Rangers"
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"A's Roll, Beat Bats 18-5"
Athletics - The Athletics ran their win streak to 9 in a row as they beat the Bats 18 to 5 in 8 innings. The Athletics jumped out 3 to 0 in the 1st on a rbi single by Chris Estep and 2 rbi double by Joey Watson. But the Bats tied it in the 2nd on a rbi single by Kincer and a 2 run single by Pritchett. The Athletics took back the lead for good with a rbi single by Ernie Barker in the 2nd and a long homerun by Watson in the 3rd to make it 5 to 3 after 3 complete. The Bats scored 1 run in the 4th and had the tying run thrown out at the plate on a fine play by Kyle Combs to Joey Watson. The Athletics batted around and scored 5 runs in the 4th to make it 10 to 4 after 4. The big blows were doubles by Jon Webb, Kyle Combs, and 2 rbi single by Jared Whited. The Athletics added 1 run in the 6th, 4 runs in the 7th and 3 runs in the 8th to finish the game. The Athletics continued their hot hitting with 22 hits. Brandon Kunkle, Jon Webb, Kyle Combs, Chris Estep, Jeff Myers, Jared Whited and Ernie Barker had multiple hits and Rbis. Joey Watson had 3 hits including 2 doubles and a home run with 3 rbis. Jared Ramsey picked up the win with relief help from Sam Dawes, Joey Watson and Tony Petro.
"Slammers no-hit Tigers 20-0"
Slammers - The South Dayton Slammers and Dayton Tigers met for the final time in 2011 where they started the season, at Bellbrook HS. The visiting Slammers jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning as Jason Jamerson scored on a hit and run double from Kevin Ashworth. Chris Copeland knocked in two runs with his second home run of the season for a 3-0 lead. The Slammers scored twice in the second on Cory Bohache's solo home run and an Ashworth single knocked in Dan Wayman. In the third inning Matt Owens led off with a double and scored on a Rick Anderson double while Anderson came in on a Bohache ground out. The Slammers broke the game open in the 4th inning by scoring 7 runs and rounded out the scoring for the day by plating 7 in the 5th inning, highlighted by a 3 run Bohache home run, for the 20-0 victory in 5 innings. Ashworth was 4-4 with 3 doubles, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Deane Grandfild chipped in with 3 singles, 2 runs, and 2 stolen bases. Wayman went 2-4 with a 3 run double. The Slammers used 3 pitchers on the day as starter Justin Dunlap lasted only 2 batters and succumbed to an illness. Ashworth came in and went the next 3 2/3 innings and Bohache rounded out the day pitching a scoreless 5th inning as the 3 pitcher combo were able to keep the Tigers hitless on the day.
Recaps for Saturday, July 2, 2011:
"Rangers win Backyard Battle, Sweep Redlegs"
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"Cardinals Sweep Mariners, Inch Closer to First"
Cards - The Cardinals took on the Ohio Mariners in a DH over this July 4th Holiday Weekend. Both Cardinals and Mariners needed a sweep to keep their hopes alive to take the #1 spot over the Beavercreek Sox for the All-Star Game. With both teams missing some of their big hitters, both teams were looking to take advantage of that. On the mound for the Redbirds in Game 1 was Nick Hansman and on the mound for the Mariners was Matt Klaus. The Redbirds jumped on Klaus in the 1st inning when Adam Rudy hit a solo Homerun to left center for the redbirds to make the score 1-0 Cards. The Mariners then got themselves on the board in the bottom of the 1st when PJ Dobbins reached on base with a error, Dobbins then stole 2nd base. Gregg Foster would then later hit a double to score Dobbins to make the score even 1-1. The Cardinals would then put up 4 runs in the 2nd when Darren Himsworth hit a bases clearing double to score Coach King, Jimmie Allen, and Nick Walker making the score 5-1 Cardinals. The Cardinals wouldn't look back, they scored 3 runs in the 5th inning when lead off man Nick Walker singled, and Darren Himsworth doubled. Catcher Zach Hembree would also double to score Walker, and Himsworth. Kyle Neal would then git Hit by Pitch to make runners on 2nd and 1st. Coach King would then single to score Hembree. The Cardinals would add 3 more insurance runs in the 6th inning when Casey Fannin walked and Nick Walker and Darren Himsworth both singled to load the bases for Adam Rudy. Rudy would then hit a Sac Fly to center to score Fannin. Zach Hembree would then hit a bases clearing triple to score Walker and Himsworth making the score 11-1 Cardinals. The Mariners would add one more run in the bottom of the 6th when Gabe Thomas scored on a single from Cooke. Making the final 11-2 Cardinals in game one.
In game 2 on the mound for the Cardinals was Kyle Vivier and on the mound was Dan Comes for the Mariners. The Cardinals thought this game would be interesting as Comes went to school and played baseball with the Cardinals Darren Himsworth, Dillion Bell, and Nick Hansman and are still very good friends. The Cardinals would get on the board first in the bottom of the 3rd inning when Oliver Bicknell walked, Kyle Neal would then hit a 2-run Homerun to left center. The Mariners would then score their only runs of the day in the top of the 4th inning when Gabe Thomas singled and Cooke hit a double on an error and Matt Klaus hit a double to score Thomas and Cooke. The Cardinals would score another run in the bottom of the 4th when Walker and Rudy singled. Oliver Bicknell would then single to score Walker. The Cardinals would then score one more run in 7th when Zach Hembree singled Kyle Neal would hit a double to to make runners on 3rd and 2nd. Coach King would then hit a single to score Hembree. The Cardinals would sweep the Mariners and extended their winning streak to 8 games.
Recaps for Thursday, June 30, 2011:
"Sox Stop Slammers 5-4"
Slammers - The Sox and Slammers met up Thursday June 30th for the final time in 2011 and once again the game came down to the wire. The visting Sox jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first on 3 hits and a Slammers' error and increased the lead to 4-0 in the 3rd inning. The Sox scored an unearned run in the 4th inning for a 5-0 lead. The Slammers did chip away at the lead in their half of the 4th inning plating two runs on a Cory Bohache triple. Starter Jeff Beall kept the Sox in check the remainder of the game and the Slammers cut the deficit to 5-4 in the 6th inning as Rick Anderson doubled in Matt Owens and Ben Butler doubled in Anderson with two outs. The Slammers were able to get a one out walk to Kevin Ashworth but that was all they could muster in the 7th as the Sox prevailed 5-4. Beall pitched well going the distance as he suffered the defeat. The loss drops the Slammers to 8-4 with a date with the Tigers on Sunday.
Recaps for Tuesday, June 28, 2011:
"Cardinals Beat Thunder 20-1"
Cardinals - The Cardinals took on the Miami Valley Thunder on Tuesday night; a game that was supposed to have happened 2 weeks ago but mother nature hasn't been good to us this year. Coach King decided that he would give 4 pitchers a chance tonight to get some work in on the mound, and they didn't do Coach King wrong. Kyle Vivier would start on the mound first for the Cards throwing 3 innings of work. But first the Cardinals would get on the board in the top of the first inning when the duo of Dillon Bell and Darren Himsworth, both graduates of Vandalia Butler, reached on base with Bell getting a single and Himsworth getting walked. Oliver Bicknell then scored Bell, and Zach Hembree scored Himsworth, making the score 2-0 Cardinals. The Cardinals would then get the bats going in the top of the 2nd scoring 6 runs. The Cardinals would add one more run in the 3rd and 5 more runs in the 5th to make the score 14-0 Cardinals. The Miami Valley Thunder would finally get on the board in the bottom of the 5th inning when Nick Hansman walked the Thunders lead off man Chad Hobbs, Hobbs would then steal 2nd and 3rd base. Hobbs would then score after catcher Oliver Bicknell over threw the 3rd baseman. That would be the only chance that the Thunder would score all night. The Cardinals bats weren't done. The Cardinals would add 6 more runs in the top of the 7th inning. Coming out big tonight for the Cardinals was 2nd baseman Darren Himsworth going 3 for 3 with 2 Triples, 1 Single, 1 BB and 5 RBIs on the evening. Cardinals pithers were also hot tonight striking out 13 batters, with only giving up 1 Hit on the evening to the Thunder. The Cardinals will take on the Ohio Mariners on Saturday in a DH at Greeneview High School, it will be one of the games to watch for this weekend as both teams are in hunt for the number one spot in the Buckeye Divison. The Cardinals are looking to extended the winning streak to 8 games.
Recaps for Tuesday, June 21, 2011:
"A's Sweep Fusion with 12-4 Win"
Athletics - In the game played Tuesday night at Legion field, the Athletics ran their win streak to 7 straight with a convincing 12 to 4 win over the Fusion. All the Athletics starters had at least one hit as they pounded out 15 hits. Joey Watson launched his 4th homer in the 2nd inning to get the Athletics going as they led 2 to 0 after 2 innings added 1 run in the 3rd and 3 in the 4th to take a 6 to 0 lead after 4 complete. The Athletics went in order in the 5th and the Fusion struck for 3 in the 5th to make it 6 to 3 after 5 innings. But the Athletics batted around in the 6th and plated 4 runs then 2 more in the 7th to put the game away. Brandon Kunkle went 4 for 4 just missing the cycle with a bb, a single, 2 doubles, and a homer! Kyle Combs continued his hot hitting with 3 hits (including a double) Jared Whited, Chris Estep, and Joey Watson had multiple hits and rbis to lead the 15 hit attack. Sam Dawes picked up the win in his debut for the now 9 and 3 Athletics. Kyle England and Ryan Hayes had 2 hits each for the Fusion.
Recaps for Sunday, June 19, 2011:
"A's Defeat Fusion 6-5 in 12 innings"
Athletics - In a match of two of the top teams in the MVABL, the Fusion and the Athletics played an instant classic! Matt Addis and Ron Wysong hooked up in a good old fashion pitching duel. Addis threw 7 1/3 of 3 hits, 16 strikeout baseball, but turned a 3 to 1 deficit over to Jared Ramsey. Wysong matched Addis inning for inning as he gave up 1 hit, 1 unearned run, and struck out 10 in 6 strong innings. Athletics scored an unearned run in the 6th to take a 1 to 0 lead. In the top of the 8th, the Fusion struck for 3 runs on a walk to Jones, a single by Wysong, and a triple by Gratsch, who scored on a throwing error. After a strikeout and a hit batsman and a walk, Addis turned it over to Ramsey who got out of the threat. The Athletics went quietly in the eighth and the Fusion went down 1,2,3 in the 9th. In the bottom of the 9th, after a single by Jared Whited and Joey Watson reached by an error, Jeff Meyers doubled to plate both runs to send it to extra innings. After a ground out and a hit batsman and a sacrifice, the Fusion scored two unearned runs to send the game to the bottom of the 10th. Brandon Kunkle walked to lead the inning off and, after a strikeout, Kyle Combs hit a long 2-run homer to tie the game. Both teams went down quietly in the 11th. The Fusion went down 1,2,3 in the 12th and the Athletics started with the top of there order in the 12th. Brandon Kunkle walked and Jon Webb put down a sacrifice bunt and Kunkle advanced to 3rd on a throwing error. Kyle Combs was intentionally walked to load the bases. Chris Estepp battled to a full count after fouling off 4 pitches and drew a walk to end the game. The Athletics and Fusion pitching combined to strikeout 44 batters in 12 innings.
"Slammers' Late Rally Crucial to 9-7 win over Mariners"
Slammers - Amid a radar not looking so good and with both rosters depleted the South Dayton Slammers and Ohio Mariners were able to play their second and final game of the year Sunday June 19th at Oak Grove Park. The Slammers were able to jump out to a 2-0 lead on a Deane Grandfield single which scored PJ Dixon, who led off the game with a walk, and Kevin Ashworth, who had doubled. The lead was short lived as the Mariners responded with 3 runs off starter Grandfield as Matt Klaus walked with the bases loaded and Tim Sullivan singled plating two runs. The Mariners were able to increase their lead to 7-2 by scoring 2 runs in the third and a run each in the 3rd and 4th innings. The Slammers were able to cut the lead to 7-4 as Cory Bohache hit a two out double knocking in 2 runs. The 7th inning proved to be the decisive inning as the Slammers sent 9 batters to the plate scoring 5 runs. With one out Dixon walked and Ashworth reached on an error with Dixon reaching third base. Grandfield singled to knock in Dixon and Matt Owens was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Rick Anderson walked to plate Ashworth and Ben Butler hit his second double of the game to put the Slammers ahead. Dan Wayman grounded out to score Anderson for the 9-7 lead which would be the final score. The rains came during the top of the 8th inning and the game was called. Ashworth pitched the final 4 innings for his 2nd win of the year. The win upped the Slammers record to 8-3 on the year.
Recaps for Thursday, June 16, 2011:
"Sox Need Extras to Beat Mariners 5-3"
Sox - The Sox got off to a quick start scoring in the first inning 1-0 only to have their lead surpassed by the Mariners in the bottom of the second where they scored two runs. The Sox trailed the Mariners 2-1 going into the top of the 6th inning. Darwin Argumendo started the inning off with a double to right field. He then advanced to third on a wild pitch. Kyle Karadak was hit by a pitch. There was one out. Brandon Ward then hit a ground ball to what looked to be a certain double play but with his speed and determination legged out the fielder’s choice that enabled Argumendo to score from third to tie the game 2-2. In the seventh inning the Sox loaded the bases but the Mariners held the inning not allowing any more runs. In the 8th inning Dan Rodriguez got things started with a base on balls. Bruckman singled. Kyle Karadak was hit by a pitch to load the bases with one out. Brandon Ward then battled the Mariner pitcher to gain a base on balls scoring the go ahead run. Ryan Pearson then hit a single to left scoring two runs. Jon Venters got the win shutting down the Mariners in the 5th, 6th and 7th innings. In the 8th the mariners got some timely hits scoring one run making the final score 5-3. Sox were lead by Ryan Pearson 3-4, 2 RBI; Joe Arata was 2-3 and Darwin Argumendo was 2-3 two doubles. On the mound Wes Rehmert went four inning allowing just three hits and one earned run with 3 K’s. Jon Venters allowed 4 hits, one earned run and struck out 8 in four inning of work.
Recaps for Tuesday, June 14, 2011:
"A's win 5th straight, beat Royals 22-2"
Athletics - The Athletics jumped out to a 7 run 1st inning and never looked back and defeated the Royals 22 to 2. Joey Watson picked up the 5-inning win to move to 4 and 1 for the year. Cody Liming led the 15-hit attack with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. Jon Webb was 3 for 3 with 4 runs scored, Jeff Myers and AJ Jiles had doubles and 2 hits each, and Ernie Barker had 2 hits and 3 RBI as the Athletics won there 5th in a row. Watson was dominant as he scattered 3 hits and gave up 2 runs in a 5 inning complete game and struck out the side in the 5th.
Recaps for Sunday, June 12, 2011:
"Mariners Topple Royals, 14-6"
Mariners - The long awaited return of Ace Matt Klaus from the corn fields of Iowa finally arrived on Sunday. Matt started his first game on the mound in the MVABL in over 6 years! Although the plan was for Matt to pitch limited duty, which meant he did not go long enough to get the victory. Matt went 4 innings and struck out 6 Royals. In relief, big righthander Ryan West (Urbana Univ) got his first work of the season on the mound for the Mariners and went three strong innings and got the win (1-0). He then handed things over to Dan Comes who once again pitched strong in his two innings of relief for a 14-6 victory over the 9-2 Royals. The offense started a little slow against the Royals starter but the bats finaaly came alive with Chris Ranstead leading the way (4-4, HR, 2 RBI), Gregg Foster (2-4, HR, 5 RBI) and multi hit games from Jordan Pergrem and Matt Klaus.
"Slammers Defeat Shockers in Final AB Again, 8-7"
Slammers - Sunday June 12th marked the second and final meeting in the regular season between the Slammers and Shockers. The game was originally scheduled for Kettering Fields but due to severe water on the field the game was moved to Oakwood High School. Thanks goes to Slammer and Oakwood alum Ben Roess for making calls in the morning and allowing the game to take place. The Shockers were able to avoid giving up any runs in the top of the first as starter Ben Schlater was able to get out of no out, bases loaded jam. He got two force outs at home and a strike out to end the inning. The Shockers were able to take a 1-0 lead in their half of the inning against Slammer starter Deane Grandfield as Chris Flaherty singled in Chad Paden. Chris Kuhn then added a two out single to up the Shockers lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second. The Slammers responded in the top of the third inning as Kevin Ashworth walked, Grandfield reached on an error, and Jason Jamerson brought in Ashworth with a double as Grandfield moved to third. Grandfield scored and Jamerson moved to third on a balk and after Chris Copeland walked and was thrown out stealing at second Jamerson stole home for the 3-2 lead. The lead was short lived as the Shockers tied up the game at 3 in their next at bat. Each team scored 3 runs in the fifth inning for a 6-6 tie. Dan Wayman went deep for the Slammers as did Taylor Hause and Chris Flaherty for the Shockers. Matt Stiffler untied the game in the 7th with an opposite field home run for a 7-6 Shockers lead but the Slammers responded by scoring a run in the 8th as Rick Anderson singled in Jamerson for a 7-7 tie. After holding the Shockers scoreless in the bottom of the 8th, Dan Wayman lead off the 9th inning with a single. PJ Dixon sacrificed pinch runner Cory Bohache to second and a wild pitch got Bohache to third base. After an Ashworth walk Grandfield hit into a fielders choice driving in Bohache for the 8-7 lead. Jeff Beall, who entered the game with one out in the fifth inning, came out for one last inning looking to earn his first league win. After striking out the first two batters Beall walked Flaherty, but was able to regroup and ended the game with his 7th strike out of the game. The win ups the Slammers record to 7-2.
"A's Beat Redlegs, 13-2"
Athletics - The Athletics battled the Redlegs and led 4 to 2 after 6 innings. The Athletics bats woke up and batted around in the 7th scoring 6 runs and scored 3 in the 8th to win 13 to 2. Brad Clark from the Reds and Jared Ramsey hooked up for six innings both giving up 4 hits each. The Athletics were led by Jared Whited 2 for 4 with 4 rbis, Jon Webb 2 for 3 with 3 rbis and scored 3 runs. Jared Ramsey pitched and picked up the win with 6 strong innings and Matt Addis pitched the last 3 and gave up 2 hits and no runs.
Redlegs - The Redlegs continued their losing streak against the A’s managing only 2 runs while giving up 13 in another lopsided defeat. Brad Clark got the start and pitched well for 6+ innings. He took a no-hitter into the fourth before giving up a two out blooper into left field off the bat of Jared Whited that plated two runs and gave the A’s a 2-0 lead. The Redlegs got one of the runs back in the top of the 5th. With one out, Jared Bradley drew a walk and moved up to 3rd on a double by Jake Robinson. Steve Benthal then hit a sharp grounder to the shortstop who threw home hoping to nab Bradley but the throw was not in time cutting the Redlegs deficit to 1 run. The A’s increased their lead back to two in the 5th when a foul out caught by catcher Benthal left the plate unattended and Cody Liming alertly tagged and scored. The Redlegs again played small ball in the 6th when John Long singled, advanced to 2nd on a passed ball, went to third on a fly out by Brandon Howard, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Kevin Campbell. The A’s would reclaim their 2 run lead again in the 6th when Joey Watson singled in John Webb to make the score 4-2. That’s where the wheels fell off for the Redlegs. In the 7th, Jeff Myers led off the inning with a fly ball to right that was misplayed and led to a double. Clark struck out AJ Jiles but was chased after an error and two singles in favor of Kevin Campbell. Campbell allowed a run on a sac fly by Kyle Combs and three more on a 2-run single by Whited and an RBI single by Chris Estepp. The A’s tacked on 3 more in the 8th when with a full count and two outs the runners were moving on a bases loaded bloop single into right field to bring the final score to 13-2.
"Cards' streak continues, sweep Indians"
Cardinals - On Sunday Coach King was set out to beat his win record from last year, and to continue the winning streak. In game one, on the mound for the Cardinals was Nick Hansman. The Cardinals got on the board in the first inning when leadoff man Dillon Bell singled, Bell then stole 2nd and 3rd Base. Darren Himsworth then got walked to put runners on 3rd and 1st. Andrew Melamed then hit a Sac Fly to center to score Bell. The Indians finally got on the board in the 3rd when Joey Cherry and Matt Cherry both singled and Aaron Lawson hit a 3-run HR to make the score 3-1 Indians. The Indians then scored another run in the 4th by giving up a HR to Jason Moore. The Cardinals added a run in the 5th when Adam Rudy singled, Coach King then was HBP by Spradlin to put runners on 2nd and 1st. Jimmie Allen then singled to score Rudy. The Cardinals scored another run in the 6th to make the score 4-3 Indians. The Cardinals were looking to battle in the 7th. The Cardinals added some runs when Adam Rudy singled and then stole 2nd base, Coach King was then hit for the 2nd time by Spradlin, Spradlin then struck out Jimmie Allen for the 2nd out. Spradlin then hit Casey Fannin to load the bases. Dillon Bell then singled to score Rudy and King. Andrew Melamed then doubled to score Fannin, Bell and Himsworth for his 5th RBI of the day. Spradlin then hit Zach Hembree for his 4th HBP of the night. The Cardinals beat the Indians in game one 8-4. Mark Hadaya got the win for the Redbirds!.
In game two the Cardinals had Kyle Vivier on the mound. The Cardinals got on the board in the 1st inning when Dillon Bell singled, Bell later scored on a passed ball. The Cardinals added another run in the 2nd when Kyle Neal was HBP then Coach King had a sac bunt, Jimmie Allen then had a sac bunt to score Neal. The Indians would finally get on the board when Matt Cherry singled, Cherry later scored on a passed ball. The Indians would only muster one run in the ballgame. The Cardinals would then score 3 more runs in the 4th when Kyle Neal singled and Coach King walked. Jimmie Allen would then hit a 3-run homerun for his first of the year. The Cardinals would then add 1 more run in the 5th and 2 in the 7th. The Cardinals would extend their winning streak to 5 in a row by beating the Indians in game two 8-1. The Cardinals pitchers would dominate the Indians bats. Cardinals pitchers would have a combined 19 strikeouts on the day.
Recaps for Thursday, June 9, 2011:
"A's Shut out Blue Jays 12-0"
Athletics - The Athletics scored 6 runs in the 1st in a 12 to 0 win versus the Blue Jays. Kyle Combs, Jared Whited, Cody Liming, Brandon Kunkle, Joey Watson, Chris Estep, and Miles Vanderkolk led an 18-hit attack. Joey Watson pitched 5 strong innings to record his 3rd win with Burt Cox and Matt Addis holding the Blue Jays bats at bay. Jeff Myers had an assist throwing a Blue Jay runner out at the home to preserve the shutout. That runs the Athletics record to 5 and 3 with three straight wins.
"Sox Defeat Shockers 5-3"
Sox - Sox got off to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the second with a sacrifice fly to right field by Darwin Argumendo that scored Justin Reeder. Followed by a two-run fourth inning with a timely two-out hit by Todd Barhorst. The Sox scored again in the fifth and seventh innings. Sox were led offensively by Justin Reeder with two hits and Todd Barhorst with 1 hit and 2 RBIs. On the mound, Tyler Fruhwirth gave up no hits in four complete innings striking out 8. Pete Silvinski went two innings striking out 4. Chris Bruckman came in the 7th to earn his first save of the summer.
Recap for Tuesday, June 7, 2011:
"Sox Shut Out Tigers, 17-0"
Tigers - After stranding 16 runners on our previous game Sunday, the Sox broke out their bats and pounded 18 hits in four innings. The following Sox all had two hits on the evening: Kyle Karadak; Antonio Dozier; Nate Bowles; Todd Barhorst; Darwin Argumendo; Phil Kosier. From the mound Colby Clark got the win allowing three hits, striking out three, 1 walk in three innings. Matt May came in relief and allowed two hits, striking out two batters to finish the game.
Recaps for Sunday, June 5, 2011:
"Fusion take down Royals"
Fusion - Game 1: Fusion 16 - Royals 3. Royals got out to an early start as #22 Rudi capitalized on a Fusion throwing error and hit a 3-run bomb in the bottom of the first inning but it was all Fusion after that. Fusion scored 1 in the second and added 2 in the third and broke the game open scoring 8 times in the fourth inning. The big hit in the inning was Andy McCoppin's 2-run bomb. Jake Gibson went 4 strong innings for the win and Roy Wysong closed the door with a 1-2-3 fifth inning.
Game 2: Fusion 18- Royals 3. In the second game the Royals got out to a quick start again. This time it was Cerreta hitting a long ball giving the Roylas a 2-run lead. The Fusion bounced back with 3 in the bottom of the inning with 4 consecutive hits. Aaron Bingham scored 4 runs in the game with 2 singles, a double, and a triple. Andy McCoppin added 2 more Home runs in the game to bring his total on the day to 3.
"Slammers sweep past Thunder"
Slammers - The South Dayton Slammers and Miami Valley Thunder met up Sunday June 5th at Bellbrook HS for a doubleheader in their first meeting of the year. The Slammers jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the top of the first inning and never looked back. The Slammers scored 4 more runs in the second, 4 in the third, 3 in the fourth, and 2 in the sixth for the 19-3 victory as the Slammers pounded out 17 hits. PJ Dixon had 3 singles and scored 3 runs, Kevin Ashworth had a single and 2 doubles with 2 runs scored, Deane Grandfield 2 singles and 2 runs scored, Jason Jamerson had 2 doubles, 3 walks, and 3 runs scored. Chris Copeland chipped in with a single, double, SAC fly, 4 RBI's, 3 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases. Justin Dunlap, who got the victory on the mound, had a SAC fly and a two run triple. Matt Owens scored 3 runs with a stolen base, Rick Anderson went 3-4 with a double and 2 RBI, and Dan Wayman singled and scored a run.
In game 2 the Thunder jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning but the Slammers responded with 7 runs of their own. The Slammers then added 4 more in the second inning to up their lead to 11-2. The Thunder scored a run in the top of the 4th but the Slammers responded with 3 of their own for the 14-3 lead. The Thunder rounded out the scoring by platting 5 runs in the 6th inning and one in the 7th to finish the scoring in the 14-9 Slammers victory. Jake Burke led the way with 3 singles and 5 RBI's. Tyler Hogan got his third victory of the year with Ben Roess and Jeff Beall rounding out the pitching as they also did in game one. The Slammers improve their record to 6-2 on the year.
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"Cardinals beat Redlegs 7-1"
Cardinals - On Sunday the Cardinals took on the Camden Redlegs, a team that the Cardinals haven't beat in two seasons. The Cardinals were looking to change that around today. On the mound for the Cardinals was Zach Hembree. The Cardinals would get on the board first in the top of the 2nd inning when Dillon Bell hit a double off of Redlegs pitcher Brandon Howard. Bell would then move to 3rd on a passed ball, Oliver Bicknell would then single to score Bell. Then Adam Rudy would double to move Bicknell to third. Jimmie Allen would score Bicknell to make the score 2-0 Cardinals. The Cardinals then would score 4 more runs in the top of the 5th inning to make it 6-0 Cardinals. The Redlegs would then get their only run in the bottom of the 5th by an error. The Cardinals would add one more run in the top of the 8th when Coach King was HBP by Brad Clark and a single by Caleb Elkins. Elkins then stole 2nd base. Darren Himsworth then singled to score Elkins. The Cardinals would beat the Redlegs 7-1 for the first time.
"A's Knock off Sox in 10 innings, 7-5"
Athletics - The Athletics jumped out to a 3-0 lead on a single, error and a long homerun by Kyle Combs his 5th of the season! The Sox chipped away and it was 3 to 2 after 5 innings with Jared Ramsey pitching the first 5 for he Athletics. The Sox tied it in the 8th and threatened to win it in the 9th. With runners on 2nd and 3rd and no outs, Matt Addis struck out the 5th, 6th and 7th batters to end the 9th! The Athletics scored 4 runs in the 10th on key hits by Chris Estep, Kyle Combs and OJ McDuffie. The Sox scored 2 runs and had a runner on third with 1 out. A slow roller to Combs at third turned into the 2nd out as Joey Watson held on as the Sox runner tried to somersault over Watson! Matt Addis then ended the game on a strikeout with a runner on 1st. Matt Addis got his 1st win in 5 innings of work to get the Athletics to 4 and 3.
Recap for Thursday, June 2, 2011:
"Cards beat Sox in Walkoff, 5-4"
Cardinals - On Thursday June 2nd the Cardinals took on the Beavercreek Sox, in a game that Coach King thought would be over quickly as the Cardinals bats were not doing so hot so far in the season. This game would turn out to be the best game that Coach King has ever played in. On the mound for the Cardinals was Kyle Viver a graduate of Wayne High School and currently plays for Rio Grande University. Kyle would make his rookie start in the MVABL after seeing Dr. Kremchek over the last few months. This game turned out to be a pitcher's duel after Beavercreek Sox started Tyler Fruhwirth on the mound. The Sox got on the board first in the top of the 4th when Vivier hit Venters to start the inning off, Venters would later score on a double by Branigan. The Sox then would add 3 more runs in the top of the 7th. On the mound for the Cardinals was Nick Hansman, a Vandalia Butler graduate and currently plays at the University of Cincinnati. The Sox would score by Hansman giving up a single to Ward, a double by Hoffstetter, the Cardinals then would intentionally walk Pearson to load the bases. Then Branigan hit a double to score 2 runs. Nate Bowles would then hit a single to score Branigan. Nate Bowles was then picked off by Cardinals catcher Zach Hembree. The 7th would end with Hansman striking out Karadak. With the score being 4-0 the Sox, the Cardinals were hoping they wouldn't get shut out. On the mound for the Sox was former Cardinals player Chris Bruckman. Bruckman would find himself getting into trouble. To start the bottom of the 7th, Andrew Melamed would single, Bruckman then would strike out Zach Hembree. Kyle Neal and newly acquired waiver wire pick up Dillon Bell would both get walked to load the bases. Bruckman then struck out Jimmie Allen. Up next was Coach King, with Bruckman looking to sit down Coach King and the Sox to win the game. Coach King would do battle. With Coach King being down in the count 0-2, King then would draw 4 straight balls, Melamed would then score. Adam Rudy would then hit a single to score Kyle Neal. That brought up Casey Fannin. Casey then would draw a 3-2 count. Casey then would hit a game-winning walk off double that went over the center fielder's head, that everyone thought that was gone, but just hit the fence. The Cardinals beat the Sox 5-4. Players Of The Game: Andrew Melamed 3 for 3 and Casey Fannin 1 for 3, with the game winning walk off double.
Recap for Tuesday, May 31, 2011:
"Sox Defeat Redlegs 14-1"
Redlegs - The Redlegs got their 2nd dose of baseball in 3 days as they took on the Beavercreek Sox at Rotary Park at 8:30pm Tuesday night. Sox pitching kept the bats quiet all night for the Redlegs, as they could only muster 4 hits for the 2nd straight game. Jon Venters returned from the Independent League to start against the Redlegs and promptly mowed down 8 batters in 3 innings of work, giving up only one run on a double by Brian Kuhbander after Kevin Campbell reached on an error. The bats didn’t heat up against the Sox relief either, Wes Rehmert relieved Venters in the 4th and racked up 9 strikeouts of his own over the final four innings. Kuhbander was the only Redleg to not strike out in the game.
Sox - Jon Venters returned from his stint in the Independent League and combined on a 4-hitter with Urbana's Wes Rehmert in a 14-1 Sox victory on Tuesday night, May 31 at Rotary. Ryan Pearson led the Sox batting 2-for-3 (HR, 3RBI, 3 runs scored) followed by Wade Hoffstetter 2-for-3 (3 runs scored and 2 RBI). The Sox produced 15 hits for the evening.
Recaps for Sunday, May 29, 2011:
"Shockers Stun Tigers, 15-8"
Tigers - On a great day for baseball, the Tigers where as close to a win as they have ever been. But close is all they would get. The Tigers faced off against the Warren County Shockers in a battle at AIA in Xenia. The game would be a pitching duel against first round draft picks in AJ Houston and Tim Penrose. An interesting side note, those boys are good friends, making the duel that much more exciting.
The Tigers jumped all over Penrose in the first, taking advantage of a couple two-out hits and walks. The Tigers end up plating 5 in the first off hits by M. Roberts, R. Smith. Walks by Nieman and Brandon keep the bases loaded for D. Cope and J. Rose to get RBI singles. Houston started off hot, working through 5 innings only giving up 1 earned run. The Tigers would end up getting a couple more runs off of hits from P. Dickerson, M. Roberts, and an RBI triple from newcomer J. Nieman. That would be all the runs the Tigers would get, and it would not be enough. As Penrose would settle down and allow no more runs after the 3rd. However that would not be the case for the Shockers. Houston was able to keep the Shockers at bay until the top of the 9th. The Tigers entered the 9th with an 8-6 lead. But after a single, a bobble and a HR, the Tigers pitching staff could not recover. The Shockers blast the Tigers for 9 in the 9th to win the game 15-8.
"Redlegs Fall to Fusion, 20-4"
Rangers - The Redlegs took on the newly founded Miami Valley Fusion on Sunday in game 2 of a split double header. In game 1, the Fusion took on the Miami Valley Thunder and pounded out 16 runs in a lopsided victory. An undermanned Redleg team didn’t fare much better, as the Fusion ran away with the game and eventually won 20-4. The Redlegs offense was silenced by the Fusion pitching staff, getting only 4 hits on the afternoon. The defense performed just as poorly as 9 errors were committed on the afternoon, a franchise record for errors committed in a single game. Jacob Robinson’s 19 game hitting streak that has stretched since the middle of last season came to an end as he was unable to record a hit. Matt Mattice increased his hit streak to 7 games, one short of his career high. John Long recorded the only RBI on the day, a sacrifice fly in the 3rd inning which scored Robinson. Brad Clark had a hit and scored 2 runs on the day.
"Rangers Beat Cards 14-8"
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"Royals Beat Bats, Shockers"
Royals - The Royals first game of the day was their first matchup with the new Miami Valley Bats. It was a hot one at AIA, but some Bats' miscues allowed the Royals to plate 11 runs in the first 3 innings. It was too much for the Bats to overcome as the Boys in Blue cruised to a 16-3 victory in 7 innings.
The Royals afternoon matchup was with the team they last saw in the 2010 MVABL Finals, the Warren County Shockers. For the Royals, Chris Jergens launched a 2-run home run in the top of the first, but it was quickly matched by the Shockers' Matt Stiffler as he also launched an opposite field 2-run shot. However in the 3rd inning, a Shockers' fielding miscue allowed the Royals to plate 4 runs as an errant throw rolled all the way into the right field corner, but the Royals weren't done there. They again loaded the bases for Royals skipper Mark Franklin. Down 1-2 in the count Franklin connected lifting his first career Grand Slam just over the left field fence. With a commanding 11-2 lead going into the bottom of the 3rd, the heat finally started to get to the Royals as several fielding miscues allowed the Shockers to match the Royals 8 spot with 8 of their own. Holding just a slim 1 run lead, the Shockers were able to tie the game up at 11 and then take 12-11 lead into the 6th. The Royals were unable to produce any runs in the top half of the 6th, and in the bottom, the Shockers were primed to score some more runs. With one out and runners at 2nd and 3rd, the Royals walked the Shockers leadoff man to load the bases before sending closer Chris Jergens to the mound to silence the Shockers offense and keep it to a 1-run deficit. Jergens got the job done and closed the books on the 6th. Entering the top of the 7th, the Royals needed to score 1 to tie and were right where they wanted to be in the lineup. Jergens started it off, but was just under the pitch and lifted a high fly ball to center for the 1st out. Jason Holmberg stepped up to the plate next and belted out a single. Kevin Reynolds followed with a single to the gap that moved Holmberg to 3rd with just 1 out. With 2 on and 1 out, the Royals needed a fly ball to tie the game, but the Shockers picked up a key K for the 2nd out of the inning. With 2 outs and the tying run just 90 feet away, DJ Swearingen went to the plate trying to do his best Kirk Gibson impression. DJ suffered a freak hand cut trying field a ball and had to be removed from the mound, but with 2 outs, a bandaid, some tape and his batting gloves on, DJ went to the plate trying to rebound from a hard day at the plate. DJ delivered belting a triple to the gap that plated both Holmberg and Reynolds for the 1 run lead! The Shockers got another K to end the inning, but the Royals held a slim 1-run lead. Jergens went to the mound looking to pickup his first win of the season. Jergens got Stiffler to ground out to Duffy for the first out of the inning. Fluty followed with a walk and then moved to 2nd on a pass ball; however Jergens picked up another K for the 2nd out of the inning. Jack Millard then stepped up to the plate looking to keep the Shockers alive, but Jergens wasn't going to let the game slip away and picked up another K to end the game securing the Royals 13-12 victory.
Recaps for Sunday, May 22, 2011:
"Mariners Halt Jays Streak, Win 12-1"
Mariners - The Mariners get on track and pound the #3 ranked Blue Jays 12-1. On a rain-soaked day at Miami University Middletown field, the Mariners finally put together a well-played game for the first time this season to raise their record to 3-2. The hitting continued to be strong as it has been all season, but very strong pitching and defense finally arrived for the Mariners in the 12-1 win. Mariners starter Dan Comes' debut started a little rocky as in the first inning he walked the first two batters of the game and also threw a wild pitch to put runners at second and third with no one out. Dan quickly regrouped and proceeded to strike the Blue Jays 3rd, 4th and 5th hitters to end the top half of the first inning. In the bottom half of the first, PJ Dobbins reached on an error by the Blue Jays second baseman and then Jordon Pergrem ripped a double down the left field line putting runners at 2nd and 3rd base with no outs. Chris Ranstead then hit a sacrifice grounder to score Dobbins but 1 run was all the Mariners could muster in the first.
Comes quickly sent the Blue Jays down in the second and the Mariners plated 4 runs in the bottom half of the inning. Gregg “G-Money” Foster deposited a home run over the right field fence the start things in the 2nd. Dan Holtzman then walked and Jacob Cooke singled. Dobbins then grounded out driving in Holtzman and Pergrem doubled again down the left field line to drive in Cooke for a 4-0 lead. Mariners starter Comes continued his mastery of the Blue through 5 innings with the Blue lone run coming in the 5th with a PB from the Mariners catcher. In the 4th, the Mariners tacked on another run with a double from Holtzman who later scored on a PB to make the score 5-1 after 4 1/2 innings. After an extended rain delay, the Mariners blew the game wide open by jumping on Blue Jays pitching for 7 runs in the 5th, with key RBI’s from both Foster and Derrick Seal. The scoring concluded in the 5th with a 3 run blast from Chris Ranstead, his league leading 4th HR on the season (in just 5 games). Mariners relief pitcher Dave Pearson ended any thoughts of a Blue Jays comeback as he was unhittable in his 2 innings of relief setting down all 6 men that came to the plate, while striking out 3 Blue Jays. Dan Comes got the win with a very solid performance for the Mariners (1-0). The hitting of Ranstead (HR, 4 RBI’s), Foster (HR, 2 RBI’s), Pergrem (2 doubles, RBI), Holtzman (double)...were keys to the Mariners hitting for the afternoon.
"Athletics Beat Cardinals 9-2"
Athletics - The Athletics beat the Cardinals 9 to 2 in the first game. Kyle Combs led the 12 hit attack with 3 RBIs with a long homerun, his 4th of the year! Jon Webb, Jared Whited and Chris Estep had multi-hit games. Matt Addis, Cody Liming and Joey Watson held the Cardinals' bats at bay. The second game was stopped n the 4th with the Athletics leading 7 to 3 with 2 on and no outs. Kyle Combs had another long homerun with 3 more RBIs to run his total to 14 in 7 games. Chris Estep and Jared Whited had multi-hits and Jared Ramsey was pitching for the Athletics. Kyle Combs is hitting a sizzling .545 with 4 home runs and 14 RBIs in the young season! Jon Webb at .520 and Jared Whited .500 and Chris Estep is hitting .478 to lead the Athletics back to the .500 mark.
"Rangers and Slammers Split"
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Recaps for Sunday, May 15, 2011:
"Redlegs Sweep Indians, 15-10, 4-3"
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"Rangers Walk Off With Win Over A's, 11-10"
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Recaps for Sunday, May 8, 2011:
"Blue Jays Best Rangers, 11-3"
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"Indians Pounce on Errors, Win 14-2"
Slammers - The South Dayton Slammers and Springfield Indians met Sunday May 8th at AIA for the early 10 AM game.
The Slammers threatened in the top of the first inning putting two runners on before ending the inning on a strike out. The Indians came out swinging in their half of the first and were helped by some poor Slammers defense as they were able to plate 11 runs. The Indians sent 14 hitters to the plate smacking 9 hits highlighted by HR's from Bill Rockwell and Aaron Lawson.
The Slammers scored twice in the 4th to cut their deficit to 11-2. The Indians scored an unearned run in the 5th and scored twice in the 6th to up their lead to 14-2. The Slammers were unable to score in the top of the 7th so the game ended 14-2.
Matt Spradlin went all 7 innings for the win while Justin Dunlap suffered the loss for the Slammers. The win pushed the Indians to 3-0 while the loss dropped the Slammers to 3-1.
"A's Take Care of Bats, 18-6 or 14-6"
A's - Joey Watson pitched 5 innings of no-hit baseball and ended up giving up 3 hits and 6 runs aided by walks and some fielding miscues in 6 innings of work with 14 strikeouts! He added a 3 run homer off the scoreboard at AIA! The Athletics were paced by multiple hits and runs scored by Brandon Kunkle, Jared Whited, Jon Webb and Chris Estep! Tony Petro pitched a perfect 7th and 8th to get the Athletics back to .500.
"Redlegs Double-Up Cards, 14-7"
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Cardinals - On Mother's Day, the Cardinals took on the Camden Redlegs, a team that beat the Cardinals 3 times last year. The Cardinals were hoping to turn that around this year. On the mound for the Cards was Casey Fannin. The Cardinals got on the board first in the bottom the 1st innings when both Kyle Neal and Caleb Elkins both got on by a single off of Jacob Robinson, up next was Centerville Grad and Malone University Freshman Jake Wilson, Jake hit a 3-run HR to centerfield to make the score 3-0 Cardinals. The Redlegs then answered back in the top of the 2nd when Kyle Slone reached on by a error, Kyle then stole 2nd base, and then Jared Bradley singled to score Kyle, making the score 3-1 Cardinals. The Cardinals added another run in the bottom of the 3rd when Kyle Neal reached on with a single then stole 2nd base, Kyle then later scored on a Sac Fly from Jake Wilson. The Redlegs then scored a total of 10 runs between the 4th, 5th and 6th innings by silly little errors by the Cardinals. Cardinals pitcher Casey Fannin only gave up 2 earned runs in 5.1 innings. The Cardinals were able to score 2 more runs in the bottom of the 6th when Jake Wilson doubled and later scored on a 2-run HR to Left Center from catcher Zach Hembree. Player Of The Game: Jake Wilson 2AB 1 Double, 1HR. and a Sac Fly with 4 RBIs.
Recaps for Sunday, May 1, 2011:
"Royals Beat Redlegs 5-2"
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"Slammers Move to 3-0 with 14-9 win over Mariners"
Slammers - Sunday May 1st brought together the Ohio Mariners and South Dayton Slammers for the first time ever at Oak Grove Park. The rain was misting at first but never really poured which allowed the game to be played.
Tyler Hogan made his first start of the year for the Slammers and pitched great as he went 6 innings, 1 hit, 2 ER, 6 K's and 5 BB's. His only mistake was allowing a first inning 2 run HR to the Mariner's Chris Ranstead. The Slammers came to bat in their half of the first and were able to cut their deficit to 2-1 as PJ Dixon doubled, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a one out single by Deane Grandfield.
The Slammers took the lead for good in the second inning. Justin Dunlap singled and moved around to third on several wild pitches. Rick Anderson walked and then he moved to second and Dunlap scored on another wild pitch. With two outs Ben Butler singled to score courtesy runner Jake Burke for the 3-2 lead. The Slammers broke the game open in the 4th inning as they plated 5 runs as Burke had a 2 run single and Jason Jamerson smacked a 3 run HR to center field for the 8-2 lead.
The Slammers scored 4 runs in the 6th as Butler hit a 2 run HR and Grandfield plated Dixon and Kevin Ashworth with a 2 run double for the 12-2 lead. Ashworth took over in the 7th inning and gave up a solo shot to Ranstead, his second of the day. The Mariners scored twice more in the top of 8th to cut the lead to to 12-5. The Slammers responded in their half of the 8th with a Jamerson RBI double and a Dixon sacrifice fly for the 14-5 lead.
The top of the 9th was eventful as the Mariners scored 5 times highlighted by a 3 run HR off the bat of PJ Dobbins but the Slammers finally recorded the final out on a nice running catch by LF Burke to secure the 14-9 victory. The win moves the Slammers to a 3-0 start.
"Cards off to hot start, beat A's 4-2"
Cardinals - On Sunday May 1st the Cardinals took on the Fairborn Athletics that was part of a split double header. On the mound for the Cards was former graduate of West Carrollton High School Casey Fannin. The Cards got on the board first in the 2nd inning. To start off the inning was Zach Hembree, Hembree reached on 1st with a single, Hembree moved himself over to 2nd base on a stolen base. Steve Murphy then got walked, which put runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs. Hembree then stole 3rd and Murphy stole 2nd. Adam Rudy then stroked a long single to score Hembree and Murphy. Jimmie Allen then reached 1st on a single. Coach King then helped the Cardinals by hitting a long single to center that scored Allen, making the score 3-0 Cardinals. The Cardinals then added another run in the top of 4th when shortstop Adam Rudy hit a solo shot home run to left center. The Cardinals pitcher Casey didn't get any action until the bottom of the 7th inning when Jared Whited hit a solo home run to center making the score 4-1 Cardinals. The Athletics then added another run in the bottom of the 8th when Sam Schwendeman reached 1st base on a bunt, Sam then scored on a double from Brandon Kunkle, also known as "Bo" from Tila Tequila. The Athletics didn't have an answer for Cardinals pitcher Zach Hembree in the bottom of the 9th. Cardinals beat the Athletics 4-2.
"Rangers Sweep Tigers, 7-5, 8-1"
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Recaps for Sunday, April 17, 2011:
"Slammers Walk Off to Victory over Shockers 15-14"
Slammers - The Warren County Shockers and South Dayton Slammers met for the first time in 2011 Sunday April 17th at Bellbrook HS as game time was pushed back to 4:00 on Saturday night to give the field time to dry out.
The Shockers scored first in the top of the 3rd inning for the 1-0 lead. The Slammers responded with 2 in their half of the third. Ben Butler singled, moved to second on a passed ball and scored on a Jason Jamerson singled. Jamerson was sacrificed to second and scored on a Deane Grandfield single.
The lead was short lived as the Shockers bounced back with 5 runs in the fourth highlighted by an opposite field grand slam by Thomas Fluty. The Slammers did get a run back after back to back doubles by Matt Owens and Rick Anderson. In the 5th the Slammers tied the game at 6 runs apiece. With two outs Kevin Ashworth singled, Grandfield walked, and Chris Copeland was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Justin Dunlap singled to score Ashworth and Matt Owens doubled again to plate two to tie the game. But once again the Shockers responded in the 6th innings as Matt Stiffler hit a 3 run homer to center field for the 9-6 lead.
In the 7th Ashworth lead off with a double and got to third on a Copeland single. Both runners then advanced on a throwing error and Copeland scored on Owens' single for this 3rd RBI of the day to cut the lead to 9-8. In the 8th with two outs Jamerson singled and was brought around to tie the game by an oppostie field double by PJ Dixon. Ashworth stepped to the plate and hit a liner out of the park to plate two runs for the 11-9 lead.
But once again the Shockers came back by scoring 5 times in the their half of the 9th inning to take back the lead at 14-11.
Down but not out Copeland lead of the 9th and was hit again. He stole second and came around to score on a Dunlap single to cut the deficit to 2. Owens singled for his 4th hit of the day to put two runners on for Anderson. On a 0-1 pitch Anderson hit a 3 run home run just left of center field for the 15-14 victory and a 2-0 start for the Slammers. Dunlap started and went 7 innings for the no decision and Ashworth pitched the final 2 innings for his first victory of the season.
"Royals Sweep Thunder, 16-4, 11-1"
Thunder - In tornado-like wind, the Thunder and Royals hooked up for a doubleheader in which it looked like the Thunder forgot to show up as the Royals put on an offensive highlight reel both games. In the first game, the Thunder were able to jump out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning before the offense shut down for the day. Evan Koogler and Andrew Verrett were the only Thunder players to register hits in the first game as all other baserunners came as a walk or a hit batsmen. Thunder pitching was a little off today giving up runs in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th. Looking to turn things around in the second game, James Hammock took the hill and the Royals bats really woke up scoring 6 runs in the first and 4 in the second. Royals pitcher Reynolds held the Thunder bats at bay with a no-hitter going into the third when he issued a walk to Chad Hobbs. Will Hare finally broke the Thunder into the hit column with a base knock up the middle. That was the only hit until Lee Jury connected with his first career home run to avoid the shutout.
Recaps for Sunday, April 10, 2011:
"Rangers beat Mariners, 22-10"
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"Slammers Double Up Tigers, 10-5"
Slammers - The Dayton Tigers and South Dayton Slammers met Sunday April 10th at Bellbrook High School to kick off their 2011 seasons. Justin Dunlap took the mound for the Slammers. He was able to strand the Tigers lead off hitter on third base with no outs. The Slammers came to bat and were able to plate 5 runs as Deane Grandfield beat out an infield single with two outs to start the rally. Back-to-back singles by Chris Copeland and Dunlap plated Grandfield. Matt Owens received the first of his two walks to load the bases. Catcher Rick Anderson was able to produce a 2-run double to center and he was followed by a 2-run single by newcomer Jake Burke for the early 5-0 lead.
In the third, the Slammers increased their lead to 7-0 as Kevin Ashworth and Chris Copeland were able to score on wild pitches.
In the fourth inning, the Tigers' Ryan Smith laced a double deep to left and went to third on a throwing error and and scored on another Slammer error and with another run in the 6th the Slammer lead was now 7-2. The Tigers scored again in the 7th to narrow the gap to 7-3.
The Slammers got one of those runs back in their half of the 7th as Ben Butler, Jason Jamerson, and PJ Dixon all singled to load the bases and Grandfield hit a sacrifice fly to score Butler. Each team scored two more runs as the Slammers prevailed 10-5. Ashworth came in for relief of Dunlap to record the last six outs.
Tigers - The Tigers started off the season vs. the South Dayton Slammers. On the hill for the Tigers, was first overall draft pick, Ajay Houston and he did not disappoint going the entire game, striking out 7 and walking only 3. Team Captain Ryan Smith played well going 1-3 with a double and a run scored. 2nd overall draft pick, Zach Brandon played really well, going 1-4 with a run scored and a stolen base. The top of the first saw the Tigers struggle a bit, giving up 5 runs. But they would settle down, giving up 2 more in the 3rd, but not another until the 7th. A few scattered runs here and there and the Slammers end up with 10. The bats for the Tigers were slow to start, but they managed to get the first run on the board in the 4th when Smith scored on a Matt Roberts RBI. The Tigers would claw back into the game for a minute, but in the end, the inexperience was the pitfall of the boys in orange.
"Redlegs Get Opening Day Win over Shockers, 11-6"
Redlegs - On a blustery Sunday opening day afternoon, the Redlegs and Shockers squared off in a rematch of a 1st round matchup in the 2010 playoffs. Kevin Campbell started on the hill for the Redlegs and pitched well despite giving up 6 runs (5 earned) over 3 innings. Campbell struck out 4 through his 3 innings of work. The Shockers jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after two innings highlighted by a solo home run from Casey Middleton. But the Redlegs battled back in the bottom of the 2nd, scoring 3 times aided by a combined 4 walks and hit batters in the inning. The Shockers were quick to regain the lead however, scoring 3 more times in the 3rd capped off by a 2-run shot off the bat of Thomas Fluty. The Redlegs got another run in the 3rd on a solo shot from Justin McCurdy, and scored 5 times in the 4th. Robinson hit a one-out home run, and after a few walks McCurdy brought in 2 more with a double.
Brad Clark took over on the mound in the 4th inning and was able to silence the Shockers' bats for the remainder of the game. Through 6 innings, Brad allowed 3 hits and struck out 5 batters on the way to his first win of the 2011 campaign. Brad also added an insurance run in the 5th inning, doubling in Matt Mattice who had previously stolen his 2nd base of the game. Brandon Howard finished the Redlegs scoring in the 8th inning with a towering homerun to left field, producing the final score of 11-6. Highlights: Brad Clark 6IP, W, 5K’s, 2-3 2B, RBI. Jacob Robinson 1-4, HR, SB. Matt Mattice 2-4, RBI, 2SB, 2R. Brandon Howard 1-4, HR, 2R. Justin McCurdy 4-5, HR, 2B, 3RBI.
"Cardinals Beat Thunder 3-2"
Cardinals - On Sunday, the Cardinals took on the Miami Valley Thunder at Action Sports Center. The Cardinals had a change in the opening day starter as former Sinclair pitcher Josh Pfeiffer started on the mound for the Cards. The Cards got on the board first in the bottom of the 2nd when Gary Robinson walked and stole second. Adam Rudy hit a double to score Robinson. The Thunder didn't get on the board until the top of the 5th inning when Pfeiffer walked Phillips and gave up a HR to Drew Bost to make the score 2-1 Thunder. The Cardinals then fired back in the bottom of the 5th when DeAngilo Watkins hit a double and reached third on a passed ball. With bases loaded, DeAngilo decided he would steal home to make the score 2-2. The Thunder's pitcher then would walk Casey Fannin to score Kyle Neal to make the score 3-2 Cardinals. The Cardinals and the Thunder didn't see any more runs after the 5th inning. The Cardinals beat the Thunder 3-2. The player of the game goes to pitcher Josh Pfeiffer who pitched 6 innings with 14Ks, 5 walks, and 6 hits given up.
Thunder - The Thunder lost a close one in the season opener to the Cardinals 3-2. While slugfests occurred elsewhere in the MVABL on opening day, the Cardinals and Thunder dueled it out on the mound. Veteran Thunder pitcher, John Ramsey started the game on the mound and only allowed 1 run in 4 innings of work, striking out 6 and allowing only 3 hits. The only run coming in the second inning on a walk, a steal, and a single to center. With the score 1-0 Cardinals in the top of the 5th, Sam Phillips worked a walk and Drew Bost launched a 2-run shot over the left field fence for the go-ahead run. However, the lead was short-lived as Drew Bost came in to pitch the bottom of the 5th and had some control problems early on. Drew walked the bases loaded and with a full count the runner on third broke early to the plate and got caught in the pickle as Drew stepped off and threw home. The runner was able to score on an error to tie the game at 2 a piece. Two batters and two walks later, Drew walked in the go-ahead run making it 3-2 Cardinals after 5 innings. The score would stay that way as neither side was able to produce another run. In the top of the ninth, the Thunder came close to tying the game as John Connell hit a long fly ball to left, but as the winds had died down, the ball fell 5 ft short of the fence into the left fielder’s glove. The next two batters also flied out to end the opener with a loss for the Thunder.
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