Recap of Friday's Action

From the Northwoods League
Green Bay 7, Waterloo 5
Waterloo jumped out to a 5-0 lead after two innings, but the Bullfrogs put up six runs in the third to take the lead 6-5 and eventually the game 7-5. The Bullfrogs scored six runs off All-Star pitchers Jared Wagoner (Butler) who took the loss. Justin Lambert earned the win while Brian Burgess earned his fifth save of the season. Landon Anderson (Dallas Baptist) was a perfect 3-for-3 in the loss for the Bucks.

Wisconsin 8, Battle Creek 2
The Woodchucks used four two run innings to beat the Battle Creek Bombers 8-2 at Athletic Park. Wisconsin had four players with multi-hit games and were led by designated hitter Jamie Bruno who had three hits and two RBI. Woodchucks starting pitcher Chris Licon earned his fourth win of the season after throwing 7.2 innings of two run baseball.

Rochester 7, Mankato 5
The Rochester Honkers defeated the Mankato MoonDogs by the score of 7-5 at Mayo Field in Rochester on Friday night. Jimmy Waters (Kansas) led the offense, finishing 2-for-4 on the night with three runs and an RBI off a solo blast to right field. Dan Pellegrino (UC Riverside) also recorded a two-hit night, including a two-RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Getting the start on the mound for the Honkers was David Hurlbut (Cal St. Fullerton), who pitched 6.0 innings, surrendering four runs.

Brainerd 2, Thunder Bay 0
Kyle Teague (Oakland) was impressive in his last start of the season for the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers. Teague threw an 8.0 inning two-hit shutout against Thunder Bay. The Lunkers offense came from Russ Hopkins (Rutgers) who had two hits and two RBI. The Border Cats starting pitcher Corey Pappel (Cornell-NY) threw 7.1 innings of two run baseball, but took the loss.

Madison 7, Wisconsin Rapids 3
The Madison Mallards used a five run eighth inning to come from behind and beat the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in Madison. The Mallards used five RBI from Jon Pierre Garcia (Southeastern CC) as he had two hits on the night. J.R. Graham (Santa Clara) earned the win in relief throwing 2.0 innings of one-hit baseball. The Rafters leadoff batter Matt Cornwell had three hits in the loss.

Duluth 13, Willmar 4
The Duluth Huskies jumped out to a 9-2 lead after three innings and took the game 13-4. The Huskies bats were hot as they had 18 hits, eight for extra bases. Third basemen Cody Asche (Nebraska) was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI while Jeff Reynolds (Harvard) had three hits and three RBI. Duluth starting pitcher Conner Hulse (Harvard) earned the win after only allowing three runs. Stingers catcher Anthony Bemboom (Creighton) had two hits and two RBI in the loss.

St. Cloud 5, Alexandria 2
Jason Wheeler improved his record to 7-0 as he beat the Alexandria Beetles 5-2 in front of 1,384 fans. Wheeler threw 7.0 innings of six-hit baseball while only allowing two runs and striking out ten Beetles. Andrew Aplin (Arizona State) and Devon Rodriguez (California-Berkeley) both had two hits to lead the offense. The Beetles leftfielder Will Miller (Furman) had two hits in the loss.

Eau Claire 5, La Crosse 4
The Eau Claire Express beat the La Crosse Loggers 5-4 despite a valiant comeback for the Loggers as they posted three run ninth inning. The Express were leading 5-1 after the top of the ninth when the Loggers provided an impressive comeback, but Evan Zerff (Long Island) earned his sixth save of the season throwing 0.2 innings while only allowing one hit and no runs. The Loggers Tony Mueller (Winona State) had three hits and an RBI in the loss.

2010 FCSL Playoff Schedule

From the Florida Collegiate Summer League
Saturday, July 31: Play-in game
DeLand Suns vs. Orlando Mavericks, The First Academy, 7 PM


Sunday, August 1: Playoff Series Begins (Best of 3)

#1 Winter Park Diamond Dawgs vs. #4 Play-in Game Winner, at Conrad Park in DeLand 5 PM
#2 Sanford River Rats vs. #3 Leesburg Lightning, Sanford Memorial Stadium 5 PM

Monday, August 2: Playoff Series

#1 Winter Park Diamond Dawgs vs. #4 Play-in Game Winner, Location TBA 7 PM
#2 Sanford River Rats vs. #3 Leesburg Lightning, Pat Thomas Stadium 7 PM

Tuesday, August 3: Playoff Series (If Necessary)

#1 Winter Park Diamond Dawgs vs. #4 Play-in Game Winner, Location TBA 7 PM
#2 Sanford River Rats vs. #3 Leesburg Lightning, Sanford Memorial Stadium 7 PM

Thursday, August 5: Florida League Championship Game
#1/#4 vs. #2/#3, Tropicana Field, 5:00 PM (Game time an approximation, game takes place after Rays game)

Bombers Make The Most Of Tulsa Time

From the National Baseball Congress
WICHITA, KS- Sedalia (MO) Bombers defeated Tulsa (OK) Red Rockets 12-4 on the opening night of BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual NBC Tournament at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.

Sedalia scored four runs in the second inning and a Jonathan Wegener homerun gave the Bombers a 5-0 lead in the fifth. Wegener was two for five with two runs scored and two RBI on the night.

Jake Parsons lead off double sparked a four run Red Rockets inning cutting the deficit to one after five. Parsons led Tulsa going four for four with two runs scored.

In the eight the Bombers blew it open sending eleven batters to the plate, scoring seven runs. Jeremy Patton's two hit inning piloted a seven run frame in the 12-4 run rule victory. Patton finished the night three for five; Jose Behar was two for four.

The loss moves the Red Rockets to the loser's bracket where they will play Play Ball Sports on Sunday, August 1st, at 1pm. Sedalia advances in the winner's bracket to play the Derby Twins on Monday, August 2nd at a to be determined time.

Friday Night Playoff Recap

From the Western Major Baseball League

The WMBL Playoffs kicked off on Friday night with all 4 series playing their first game.

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SwampDogs Utilityman Jimmy Roesinger Looking To Make History On Friday Night

From the Coastal Plain League
Fayetteville SwampDogs utilityman Jimmy Roesinger (Pictured: Photo Courtesy of Wanda West) is gearing up to try and accomplish a feat that very few players have in the game of baseball. On Friday, July 30th, during the SwampDogs final scheduled regular season home game of the 2010 season, Roesinger will look to play all nine positions on the field during the nine inning game.

“It’s something that myself and my fellow coaches have pondered during the season,” SwampDogs head coach Darrell Handelsman remarked. “Jimmy is certainly capable of doing this. He has already played five of the positions and he has worked out at three of the other four. We wouldn’t try this if we didn’t think he could perform the task at any of the positions. He’s the true definition of a utilityman and he will get the chance to showcase his skills at each position. It’s also a chance for a great young man to make some history and leave his stamp in the league.”

Roesinger, a junior at the University of Dayton, has already played all outfield spots as well as third and second base for the SwampDogs. Playing shortstop should be no problem and the Indianapolis, IN native has worked out during the season at first base and catcher. In fact, Roesinger is the SwampDogs emergency catcher if the team runs out of original backstops during a game. The only true challenge that could be presented would be the pitching part of the nine positions in nine innings feat.

“We will try to save him to pitch in the later innings,” Handelsman said. “He will most likely only face one batter.”

If Roesinger is able to accomplish the tall task on Friday night, he will become the first player in Coastal Plain League History to play all nine positions in a nine inning game. In fact, extensive research found that only four major leaguers have played all nine positions in nine innings. The last to do so was Shane Halter of the Detroit Tigers on October 1st, 2000.

Friday night is Fan Appreciation Night at the ballpark with the final Healy Wholesale giveaway of the summer and prizes all game long. After the game, the last fireworks extravaganza of the summer will occur. Fans are encouraged to come out to “The Swamp” to enjoy a night of fun, fireworks and possibly a little bit of history in the last scheduled home game of the regular season. Gates open at 6 and first pitch is at 7:05.

The Fayetteville SwampDogs are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 14th season, the Coastal Plain League features 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at http://www.coastalplain.com.

MacDonald Wins Triple Crown

From the Western Major Baseball League
Regina Red Sox first baseman Mitch MacDonald has won the Western Major League Triple Crown.

MacDonald finished the season at the top of the pack in batting average (.476), runs batted in (48) and homeruns (8). The three categories make up the Triple Crown for batters.

MacDonald has spent the bulk of the season batting in the number five slot of Regina’s high-powered offence, and helped lead the Red Sox to a WMBL East Division pennant.

Regina (29-13) is slated to open the playoffs on Friday night at Currie Field, with the Weyburn Beavers in for Game One of the East Division quarterfinals. First pitch is at 7:05.

Cal Ripken League Playoffs

From the Cal Ripken League
The Redbirds stayed alive Thursday afternoon by defeating the Braves, 11-1, at Carlo Crispino Field. The 'Birds will take on the Orioles at 3 pm at Povich Field on Friday, and the winner will face the Big Train Friday night at 7:30 pm. Bethesda knocked off the Orioles, 11-5, in Thursday's night-cap.

Mohawks Clinch Division Title

From the Amsterdam Mohawks
Fourth time was the charm for the Mohawks (27-15) as they clinched the NYCBL East championship. The Tribe pounded out 12 hits and 12 runs against Albany (16-26) in a 12-3 win. Amsterdam will face Cooperstown in the first round of the playoffs beginning Friday.

Sean Bouthilette (Kentucky) picked up his fifth win of the season by throwing six strong innings. Albany scored first with a solo home run in the bottom of the second, but it was all Mohawks from that point forward.

Every Mohawks starter reached base at least once as the Tribe scored multiple runs in each of the next four innings. Kyle Koeneman (LSU) hit his team leading 12th double of the year to open the scoring in the third. After six innings Albany trailed 12-2.

Cody Kulp (Shippensburg) picked up the final three outs of the game on the mound to secure a 12-3 win. Jon Luke Jacobs (Auburn) and Jason Patten (Dartmouth) also pitched an inning in the route.

The Mohawks take on Cooperstown Friday at 7:05 at Shuttleworth Park. The Mohawks are the top seed, winning the East Division by a game over Oneonta. Amsterdam and Elmira tie for the best team record.

Kyle Hunter (Dartmouth) will take the ball opening the playoffs tomorrow. Every playoff game can be heard on TEAMLINE in the same manner as the regular season contests.

Cal Ripken Collegiate League Playoff Action

From the Cal Ripken Collegiate League
The (4) Braves flirted with an opening round upset to get the 2010 League Championship Series underway, taking a one-run lead over the (1) Orioles into the bottom of the eighth inning. But three walks and a two-out two-strike two-RBI base-hit by Harry Slade (UNC-Greensboro) doomed the Braves, and the O's went on to win, 10-6. Slade also walked twice in the ballgame and scored three runs. Glynn Davis (CCBC (Md.) Catonsville) contributed a two-run triple. Zach Leach (UNC-Greensboro) had two hits and two runs for the Braves.

The (2) Redbirds also took a one-run lead into the eighth inning before allowing two runs to the (3) Big Train, who held on to win, 3-2. Ryan Collins (Mississippi State) singled home the game-tying run after Jarrod Parks (Mississippi State) sacrificed Danny Stienstra (San Jose State) --- who walked --- to second base. Collins later came around to score the game-winner on a fielder's choice. Collins' two hits accounted for half of Bethesda's total for the night. The Big Train were dominated by Redbirds starter Patrick Scoggin (Virginia Tech), who did not allow a run and struck out nine in six innings.

Thursday's match-ups feature the (4) Braves traveling to Carlo Crispino Field at Calvert Hall High School to take on the (2) Redbirds in an elimination game. The (1) Orioles host the (3) Big Train at Povich Field at 7:30 pm and the winner will advance to the Championship Game Friday night at Povich Field at 7:30 pm.

Pitchers of the Night From July 27th--Part 2

Here is the second installment of noteworthy pitchers from last night.

Greg Peavey (#13 Harwich-Oregon State) 7 inp, 5 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts. Greg now has an era of 1.93 this summer.

• Cody Martin (#2 Santa Barbara-Gonzaga) save (10), 1 inp, 1 strikeout
• Ryan Duke (#10 Cotuit-Oklahoma) save (2), 1.1 inp, 3 strikeouts
• Josh McKeon (Rochester-Upper Iowa) win (4-2), 8 inp, 5 hits, 0 runs, 4 walks, 5 strikeouts
• Phil Schreiber (Chatham-Iowa) 1.1 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Daniel Marrs (Oneonta-Wake Forest) win, 2 inp, 2 hits, 2 strikeouts
• Mike Torrence (Kitsap-Oral Roberts) win (2-0), 6. 1inp, 5 hits, 1 run, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts
• Lee Thompson (Nashville-St. Catherine College) win, 3 inp, 4 hits, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts
• Jon Moscot (Wisconsin-Pepperdine) save, 4 inp, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts
• Tyler Shore (Niagara-Olivet Nazarene) 3 inp, 1 hit, 1 strikeout
• Nathan Johnson (Moses Lake-Whitworth) win (3-1), 7 inp, 6 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts
• James Mannara (Dubois County-Florida Tech) win (2-0), 3 inp, 1 hit, 2 walks, 1 strikeout
• Josh Matthews (Alfred-Northwood) win (3-1), 7 inp, 4 hits, 2 runs, 0 er, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts
• Jason Gardner (Webster-Tusculum) win (4-1), 7 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts

Report: Belmont Abbey pitcher arrested in Fayetteville

From the Gaston Gazette
According to a report in the Fayetteville Observer, Nathaniel Brian Cudney, a pitcher for Belmont Abbey and the Fayetteville SwampDogs was arrested Monday after police say he broke into a vehicle.

Cudney, a Myers Park graduate and Belmont Abbey sophomore, was charged Monday with breaking and entering a motor vehicle, misdemeanor larceny and possession of stolen property.

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Hitters of the Night From July 27th--Part 2

Here is the second installment of the top hitters from last night's games.

Kyle Boudreau (Oneonta-UC Riverside) 3 for 5, 1 run, 2 runs batted in and two doubles on the night.

• Ty Forney (#6 Eau Claire-Yavapai JC) 3 for 5, 2 runs
• Daniel Dillard (#8 Corvallis-Western Oregon) 3 for 4, run, rbi, double, stolen base
• Travis Shaw (#21 Bourne-Kent State) 2 for 5 in dh, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, home run (3rd), double, walk
• Brock Stassi (Wisconsin-Nevada Reno) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, home run (4th)
• Kyle Richardson (Mohawk Valley-Mohawk Valley CC) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 1 rbi
• Matt Flemer (La Crosse-Cal) 2 for 5, run, 4 rbi's, home run (2nd)
• Matt Baer (Slippery Rock-West Chester) 2 for 4, run, 5 rbi's, home run (3rd) stolen base, walk
• Scott Schebler (Green Bay-Wichita State) 1 for 4, run, 3 rbi's, home run (7th)
• Jeremy Miller (Geneva-UTPB) 2 for 5, 2 runs, 3 rbi's, home run
• Cody Koback (Wis Rapids-UW Stevens Point) 3 for 4, 2 runs, stolen base (8)
• Travis Whitmore (Wisconsin-Pitt) 4 for 5, 2 runs, 2 rbi's
• Sam Dove (Nashville-Georgia Tech) 5 for 6, run, 2 rbi's
• Jimmy Allen (SLO Rattlers-Cal Poly) 3 for 5, run, double

Express Backs up, Runs Over Bullfrogs Again

From Wbay.com
The Green Bay Bullfrogs hosted the Eau Claire Express at Joannes Park again.

Eau Claire beat up on Green Bay 11-1 Monday night, and didn't let up on Tuesday.

The Express was up 1-0 in the bottom of the second. The Bullfrogs' Joe Betcher had the shot deep to left. Jared Andreoli tagged and scored on the sac fly to tie the game.

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Hitters of the Night From July 27th--Part 1

Michael Blake (Corvallis-Hawaii) had a big night in the #8 ranked Knights 9-6 victory over the Kelowna Falcons last night. Michael went 3 for 5, with 2 runs and 3 rbi's. He hit 2 doubles and stole his 9th base of the summer as well. Michael is now hitting .371 this summer.

• Torsten Boss (#7 Chillicothe-Michigan State) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 1 rbi
• Chad Wright (#10 Cotuit-Kentucky) 3 for 4, run
• Levi Michael (#13 Harwich-UNC) 1 for 4, run, rbi, home run
• Jordan Fox (Cowlitz-UCI) 4 for 5, run
• Travis Anderson (Bellingham-Oregon State) 1 for 4, run, rbi, home run (2nd)
• Aaron Westlake (Chatham-Vanderbilt) 2 for 7 in dh, 2 runs, 4 rbi's, home run (4)
• Andrew Host (Quincy-Iowa) 3 for 5, run
• Kyle Burnam (Terre Haute-Indiana State) 3 for 7, run, rbi, walk

Pitchers of the Night From July 27th--Part1

Here is the first installment of outstanding pitching performances from games played yesterday, the 27th of July.

Richie Mirowski (SLO Rattlers-OK Baptist) picked up his second win of the summer by throwing eight quality innings against the MLB Academy Barons. Richie allowed one earned run on six hits on the night. He didn't walk a batter and he fanned eight on the night.

• Douglas Baxendale (#1 YD-Arkansas) save (8), 2.1 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Matt Crouse (#5 Brewster-Ole Miss) 7 inp, 4 hits, 1 run, 0 walks, 4 strikeouts
• Kyle Lindquist (#7 Chillicothe-Marietta) save (9), 1 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Matt Freeman (#16 SLO Blues-Nebraska) 3 inp, 1 hit, 1 strikeout
• Mike Denhardt (#21 Bourne-Boston College) win (2-3), 6 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 3 walks, 7 strikeouts
• Zach Weiss (#29 Wenatchee-UCLA) win (1-0), 5 inp, 5 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
• Kody Young (Walla Walla-Columbia Basin) 7 inp, 3 hits, 1 run, 0 er, 6 walks, 7 strikeouts
• Martin Rosenfeld (MLB Academy-?) 3 inp, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
• Jake Hermsen (Hannibal-Northern Illinois) win (1-2), 8 inp, 4 hits, 2 runs, 0 er, 4 walks, 4 strikeouts
• Zach Jones (Chatham-San Jose State) save (1), 1 inp, 1 strikeouts
• Pat Gannon (Springfield-Purdue) win (3-1), 7.2 inp, 7 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts

2010 Prospect League Playoff Schedule

From the Prospect League
The First and Second Half Winners of each division (East, Central, West) will play a one game play-off game at the site of the team with the higher overall regular season winning percentage. The games will be played on Monday, August 9. If the same team wins the First and Second Half then the team with the best overall winning percentage over the complete 2010 season will play the divisional winner in a one game play-off. The three divisional winners will travel to Chillicothe, Ohio, VA Memorial Stadium for the Championship Series. The series is a single elimination series. The teams will be seeded based on their overall winning percentage for the regular season. The number seed will get a bye and the second and third teams will square off for game one (August 11 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time). The winner will play the number one seed in the 2010 Prospect League Championship Game at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. All Post-Season games will be 9 innings.

Vermont swept by Keene, Playoff hopes dim

From the Times Argus
KEENE, N.H.— The Vermont Mountaineers were swept in their final double-header of the regular season against the Keene Swamp Bats on Tuesday night in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Alumni Field.

Game one of the double-header saw Vermont slated as the home team, however “home” field advantage did not help, as Keene won 4-2.

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Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball Playoffs Start Today

From the Cal Ripken Collegiate League
The top-seeded Youse's Orioles will host the four-seed Herndon Braves at Bachman Park on July 28 at 7 pm. The two-seed Baltimore Redbirds will play as the home team against the three-seed Bethesda Big Train at Shirley Povich Field at 7:30 pm. The following day, regardless of what happens on July 28, the Redbirds will play at Carlo Crispino Field and the Big Train will play at Shirley Povich Field.

Pitchers of the Night From July 26th--Part Two

James Nygren (Bend-Oregon State Univeristy) went seven strong innings to earn his fourth win of the season. He didn't allow a run, and allowed just five hits to the #29 ranked Wenatchee AppleSox hitters. He walked just one batter and he fanned four on the night as well. He now has an era of 1.70 this summer.

• John Leonard (#1 YD-Boston College) loss, 6 inp, 3 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts
• Bryce Uhrig (#2 Santa Barbara-UCSB) save, 1 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Drew Freie (#6 Eau Claire-DMACC) save (3rd) 3 inp, 1 hit, 2 strikeouts
• Joel Sanchez (#12 Morehead City-Felician) 6 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 5 walks, 4 strikeouts
• Nicholas Holtgrieve (#17 Gastonia-Ouachita Baptist) 1 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Dustin Emmons (#18 Corvallis-UC Riverside) win (3-0), 6 inp, 2 hits, 0 runs, 4 walks, 4 strikeouts
• R.J. Alvarez (#21 Bourne-Florida Atlantic) 2 inp, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts
• Matt Heaslip (#26 Madison-Kankakee CC) 4. 1inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
• Todd Griffiths (#29 Wenatchee-Lower Columbia) 1.1 inp, 1 strikeout
• Casey Henn (Quincy-Wright State) win (4-1), 6 inp, 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts
• Brandon Baumgartner (Brainerd-North Dakota) win (5-2), 5 inp, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts
• Coty Saranthus (Edenton-Delta State) 4 inp, 1 hit, 6 strikeouts
• Dean Wolosiansky (West Virginia-Ohio State) win (5-1), 8 inp, 6 hits, 1 run, 4 walks, 7 strikeouts
• Joey McClung (Lake Erie-Middle Tennessee State) win (1-2), 2 inp, 2 hits, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
• Cody Elliott (Chillicothe-Ball State) 1 inp, 3 strikeouts
• Ben Hughes (Duluth-St. Olaf) 6 inp, 3 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts
• Tyler Spickler (Martinsville-Spring Arbor) 3 inp, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts
• Jack Armstrong (Wareham-Vanderbilt) win (3-3), 6 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts

Gems leave Sliders feeling Henn-pecked

From the Quincy Herald Whig
A lengthy layoff had Quincy Gems right-hander Casey Henn feeling a little rusty Monday night.

"I hadn't pitched in over a week because of rainouts," the Wright State product said.

It didn't show.

In his first start since July 17, Henn handcuffed the Springfield Sliders for six innings, allowing two hits and striking out six as the Gems earned a pivotal 4-0 victory at QU-Stadium.

The victory keeps Quincy (9-5) tied atop the Prospect League's Western Division standings with DeKalb County with the division champion earning a playoff spot. The Liners (10-6) visit QU-Stadium on Wednesday for a doubleheader.

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Hitters of the Night From July 26th-Part 1

Here is the first list of outstanding offensive performers from last nights games.

Tommy Reyes (Brainerd-UC Irvine) went 4 for 6, with 2 runs and an rbi in the Lunkers win over the Honkers. Brainerd is now 9-5 in the second half of this season.

• Joe Panik (#1 YD-ST. John's) 2 for 3, 2 runs, 3 rbi's, home run (2nd)
• Ryan Hawthorne (#2 Santa Barbara-Loyola Marymount) 3 for 4, run, rbi, home run
• Will Fadness (#6 Eau Claire-South Mountain CC) 2 for 3, 2 runs, 3 rbi's, home run (2nd), walk
• Jon Pierre Garcia (#26 Madison-Southeastern CC) 3 for 4, double
• Aaron Preston (Wilmington-Presbyterian) 1 for 2, run, rbi, home run, 2 walks
• Justin Riddell (Lexington-Cincinnati) 2 for 3, run, rbi, home run
• Levi Ferguson (Brainerd-Indiana State) 3 for 5, run, rbi, stolen base (20th)
• Ryan Ford (Lake Erie-Middle Tennessee State) 3 for 5, run
• John Hay (Santa Maria-CSU Chico) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, home run (6th)
• Mick Doyle (La Crosse-?) 3 for 4, 2 runs, 5 rbi's, two doubles, home run (2nd)
• Alex Yarbrough (Thomasville-Ole Miss) 3 for 5, run
• Brad Gschwind (Cincinnati-Miami of Ohio) 3 for 5, 3 runs, double, stolen base
• Barrett Barnes (Falmouth-Texas Tech) 2 for 4, run, 3 rbi's, home run

Playoffs Shaping Up

From the Western Major Baseball League
Tuesday will be an important day for teams in the West Division. In the East, it will be nothing more than a formality.

With the Western Major Baseball League playoffs starting on Friday, some matchups have already been decided, but still plenty is up in the air.

With one game remaining on their schedules, the Lethbridge Bulls and Medicine Hat Mavericks will fight for the number three seed in the West on Tuesday night, with Swift Current having clinched top spot crossing over from the Central, and Okotoks locked into the two position.

A win over the visiting Edmonton Prospects would give Lethbridge the three spot, and a date with Okotoks. A loss, however, and a win by Medicine Hat over the Dawgs would drop Lethbridge into the four slot and a date with Swift Current.

In the East, everything is already set.

Top seed Regina will take on Weyburn, with the series opening on Friday night in Regina. Game Two will be at Tom Laing Park in Weyburn on Saturday, with Game Three slated for Sunday night back at Currie Field.

In the other Eastern matchup, Moose Jaw will take on Melville. Times for that series have not yet been announced.

Pitchers of the Night From July 26--Part 1

Here is the first list of noteworthy pitching performances from yesterday's games.

Joe Wagstaff (pictured left and is courtesy of GoCamels.com) currently pitches for the Wilmington Sharks and for Campbell University during the regular season. Joe picked up his fourth of the summer by throwing a nine-inning complete game against the #12 ranked Morehead City Marlins. Joe allowed just one earned run on four hits last night. He walked just one batter and he fanned seven Marlin batters.

• Anthony Desclafani (#1 YD-Florida) win (3-0), 3.1 inp, 2 hits, 6 strikeouts
• Vincenzo St. John (#2 Santa Barbara-USC) win (1-0), 4 inp, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
• Andrew Leenhouts (#13 Harwich-Northeastern) win (4-2), 5.2 inp, 3 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 1 strikeout
• Jharel Cotton (Peninsula-Miami Dade) 7. 2 inp, 6 hits, 2 runs, 0 walks, 7 strikeouts.
• Tyler Jackson (Southern Ohio-Appalachian State) win (2-2), 5 inp, 6 hits, 1 run, 3 strikeouts
• Matt Morris (Santa Maria-Duke) win (3-1), 7 inp, 5 hits, 2 runs, 1 er, 2 walks
• Tom Polus (Lake Erie-Georgetown) save (1), 3 inp, 2 hits, 1 strikeout
• Spencer Jordan (Florence-South Carolina) win (6-2), 8 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts
• Nathan Mutsch (Cincinnati-Xavier) win (1-1), 5.2 inp, 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
• Matt Sisto (Orleans-Hawaii) win (2-1), 6 inp, 6 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts

Y-D Supplants Cape Rival At No. 1

From Perfect Game Crosschecker
In the five-year history of the PG CrossChecker summer baseball rankings, the Cape Cod League’s Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox are the only team to occupy the No. 1 spot every season.

The Red Sox won Cape Cod League championships in 2006 and 2007 to clinch the top spot both years, and were ranked No. 1 deep into the 2008 and 2009 seasons before suffering critical playoff losses that knocked them from the top spot.

This season, Y-D has been lurking near the top of the nation’s top 30 all season and finally moved to their accustomed No. 1 spot on the eve of the annual Cape Cod League all-star game (Wednesday at Boston’s Fenway Park). For the Red Sox to move into the top position, it took a four-game winning streak on their part that coincided with a four-game losing stretch by the Brewster Whitecaps, their counterparts in the Cape’s Eastern Division.

Brewster had been No. 1 since the outset of the 2010 summer season, and still have the most points in the Cape Cod standings (44, to 42 for Y-D), but have played two more games than Y-D. The loss of Louisiana State righthander Anthony Ranaudo, who did not allow an earned run in five starts for Brewster, was a crushing blow for the suddenly reeling Whitecaps.

Ranaudo was expected to be one of the top two or three picks in the 2010 draft, but encountered elbow problems in the spring at LSU and slid to the sandwich round, where he was selected by the Boston Red Sox. He spent time in the Cape this summer to demonstrate he was healthy, and cleared proved that, though his early departure left a huge void in the Brewster rotation.

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Pitchers of the Night From July 25th--Part 2

Here is your second installment of the Pitchers of the Night from yesterday's games.

Richie Mascheri (Kitsap-Western Illinois) ran his record to 5-0, after his nine-inning, complete game masterpiece last night. He didn't allow a run on three hits and fanned three Black Bears batters. He now has an era of 1.12 on the season.

• Jeff Gold (Cowlitz-Oregon) loss 90-6), 8 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 0 walks, 4 strikeouts
• Grant Gordon (Madison-Missouri State) save (2nd) 1 inp, 2 srikeouts
• Lewis Applegate (Springfield-Lincoln Land) win (1-0), 3 inp, 2 hits, 5 strikeouts
• Kyle Lindquist (Chillicothe Paints-Marietta) save (8th) and win (3-1) in dh, 4 inp, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts

Hitters of the Night From July 25th--Part 2

Here is another nice selection of noteworthy offensive performances from last night's games.

Luke Smierciak (Morehead City-Florida Gulf Coast) went 3 for 4, with a run and four rbi's in the Marlins big win over the SwampDogs. Luke also hit a triple and walked once on the night.

• Josh Wright (Peninsula-ODU) 3 for 5, run, 2 rbi's, triple
• Sam Dove (Nashville-Georgia Tech) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 1 rbi
• Collin Bennett (Wenatchee-Hawaii) 3 for 3, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, triple
• Wes Walker (Forest City-Austin Peay) 3 for 5, run, 3 rbi's, home run
• Billy Burns (Edenton-Mercer) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 3 rbi's, double
• Gardner Richey (Hannibal-Samford) 3 for 5, run
• Jordan Steranka (Mankato-Penn State) 3 for 5, 1 rbi
• Jacob Wilson (Asheboro-Memphis) 3 for 4, run, rbi, 2 doubles
• Cody Koback (Wis. Rapids-UW Stevens Point) 3 for 4, rbi, double

2010 CPL Rawlings Players of the Week for Week Eight

From the Coastal Plain League
The Coastal Plain League announced Monday that Joe Sclafani of Morehead City was named the Rawlings Hitter of the Week, while Wilmington’s Zach Taylor and Martinsville’s William Scott were named Rawlings Co-Pitchers of the Week for week eight of action (July 21-25).

Sclafani, a sophomore from Dartmouth, played in four games on the week for the Marlins and finished with a .571 average. Of his 14 at bats, he had eight hits, one of which was good for a triple. Sclafani scored seven runs and drove in five, while tallying 10 total bases with a .714 slugging percentage, .684 on-base percentage, five walks, and a stolen base.

Taylor, a junior from Evansville made history on July 22 by allowing no hits, no walks, and no base runners, to become the first pitcher in CPL history to throw a perfect game. In his only appearance of the week for the Sharks, the 6-5, 220-pound right hander pitched a 9-inning gem against Fayetteville striking out four, and retiring 27 straight batters to earn the win.

Meanwhile, the 6-1, 185-pound Scott, threw a complete game for the Mustangs on July 24 against Forest City. The sophomore right-hander from Kennesaw State went nine innings, surrendering just five hits, and no earned runs. He struck out an impressive 13 batters, walked two, and held opposing batters to a mere .156 average to get the win.

The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 14th season, the Coastal Plain League features 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 800 alumni drafted and 36 alums make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league Web site at http://www.coastalplain.com.

Pitchers of the Night from July 25th--Part 1

Here is the first installment of noteworthy pitching performances from last night, the 25th of July.

Jesse Arreola (pictured left and photo is courtesy of Kenton Jacobsen) picked up his third win of the season last night. Jesse (Wisconsin Rapids-Cal Baptist) allowed just one run on five hits in his 7.2 innings pitched. He walked just one batter and he fanned five on the night as well.

• Tyler Jones (Madison-Madison College) win (3-4), 7 inp, 5 hits, 1 run, 0 walks, 2 strikeouts
• Tucker Healy (Bristol-Ithaca) win (3-0), 1.2 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Billy Soule (Brewster-Minnesota) 2.1 inp
• Mike Hoekstra (Lima-Eastern Illinois) win (4-2), 9 inp, 6 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 6 strikeouts
• Cheyne Witt (Orlando-Wharton JC) 2.1 inp, 4 strikeouts
• Cory Kent (Quakertown-Lehigh) save (7th), 1 inp, 1 walk,1 strikeout
• Daniel McKinney (Regina-S.E. Oklahoma State) win (6-2), 3 inp, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
• Mitchell Beacom (Wisconsin-UCLA) save (3rd), 1.2 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Douglas Baxendale (YD-Arkansas) save (7th), 0.2 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Whit Mayberry (Oneonta-Virginia) win (3-0), 6 inp, 4 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts
• Geoff Brown (Newport-Washington) win (2-0), 9 inp, 6 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts
• Anthony Armanino (Alexandria Beetles-Lewis and Clark State) 3 inp, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
• Scott Foster (Stark County-Akron) 6 inp, 2 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, 9 strikeouts
• Pierce Johnson (Harwich-Missouri State) 7 inp, 5 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts
• Kevin Chenicek (Long Island-C.W. Post) win (6-0), 7.1 inp, 3 hits, 1 run, 0 er, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts
• Tyler Dunsmore (Edmonton-Calgary) win (3-1), 7 inp, 4 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 2 strikeouts
• Nathaniel Bayuk (Lowell-Boston College) win (1-1), 1 inp, 2 strikeouts
• Ryan Carpenter (Orleans-Gonzaga) win (3-0), 8 inp, 1 hit, 1 run, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts
• James Heine (Geneva-North Dakota State) win (3-0), 2 inp, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
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Alexandria uses rare home runs to defeat Honkers in 11 innings

From the Postbulletin.com
Baseball can be full of unexpected surprises.

The Alexandria Beetles were a prime example of that on Sunday at Mayo Field. The Beetles had hit just nine home runs in 47 games coming into play against the Rochester Honkers. Then in a span of five batters in the 11th inning, the Beetles hit two home runs and held off the Honkers fora 7-6 victory in front of 2,049 fans.

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Hitters of the Night From July 25--Part 1

Here is a quick and brief glimpse of several hitters that had outstanding nights last night. Robbie Zinsmeister (pictured left) went 5 for 10 in a double-header sweep last night. Robbie (IUP) currently plays for the Quakertown Blazers of the ACBL. He scored four runs, knocked in three and stole two bases on the night.

• Cody Dent (#15 North Shore-Florida) 3 for 5, 1 run, 3 rbi's, gw home run, 2 stolen bases, walk
• Matt Watson (#4 YD-Boston College) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 6 rbi's, two home runs (4)
• John Hinson (#26 Cotuit-Clemson) 4 for 5, 1 run, 3 rbi's, double, stolen base
• Brad Hutton (#27 Winter Park-Ohio State) 2 for 5, 1 run, 4 rbi's, grand slam 
• Eddie Brown (Staten Island-Wagner) 5 for 9 in dh, 1 run, 3 rbi's, 3 doubles
• Ryan Palmer (Saskatoon-Northwood) 1 for 4, 1 run, 1 rbi, home run (5th)
• Kevin Grove (Sag Harbor-St. Johns) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, home run
• Nico Rosethenhausle (Wareham-Oklahoma State) 3 for 4, gw run scored
• Anthony Rodriguez (Regina-Taft) 3 for 3, rbi
• Jeff Harkensee (Okotoks-SE Louisiana) 2 for 4, 1 run, 3 rbi's, double (17th), home run (6th)
• Michael Roth (Sanford Mainers-South Carolina) 4 for 5, 2 runs, 3 rbi's
• Paul Wilson (Orlando-Florida) 3 for 3, double
• Effrey Valdez (Lowell-NYIT) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 5 rbi's, home run (3rd)

BlueJackets' Mascheri Is Golden Against Gold in 1-0 Win

From the Kitsap Sun
THE FAIRGROUNDS

After the eighth inning, Kitsap coach Matt Acker asked starting pitcher, Richie Mascheri, if he wanted to come out of the game and let the bullpen take care of the Cowlitz Black Bears in the ninth inning.

The left-hander’s response: “This game is mine.”

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Joes suffer a doubleheader loss at home

From the Journal News
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Joes can’t blame the hot weather Saturday, July 24, for their doubleheader loss at Foundation Field. According to coach Darrel Grissom, they can only blame themselves.

The Southern Ohio Copperheads won 6-3 in the seven-inning afternoon game, but they needed 13 innings to defeat the Joes 7-3 in the nightcap.

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Hitters of the Night From July 22nd--Part 2

David Casey (Conejo-Notre Dame) had a big night in the Oaks pounding of Team Vegas. He went 2 for 4, with 2 runs scored and 7 runs batted in. He hit two home runs and also walked times. He is now batting .290 in 138 at-bats this summer.

• Aaron Westlake (#1 Brewster-Vanderbilt) 1 for 3, run, rbi, home run
• Matt Juengel (#17 SLO Blues-Texas A@M) 4 for 5, 3 runs, 2 doubles, 3 stolen bases
• Kenny Bryant (Wilmington-Presbyterian) 4 for 5, 3 runs, 2 rbi's, double
• Lance Roenicke (Conejo-UCSB) 3 for 6, 2 runs, 5 rbi's, double, home run
• Jimmy Waters (Rochester-Kansas) 1 for 4, run, rbi, home run (2nd)
• Spiker Helms (Omaha-Longview) 4 for 6 in dh, 2 runs, 3 rbi's, double, triple, walk
• Branfy Arias (Columbia-Tusculum) 3 for 5, 3 runs, 1 rbi, home run
• Matt Paradise (Herndon-Santa Clara) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, double, home run
• Nate Woods (Baltimore-Belmont) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, double, walk off home run
• Michael Morris (Cincinnati-Tennessee Tech) 3 for 4, run, 3 rbi's, 2 doubles, walk
• Derek Speaker (Hornell-St. Bonaventure) 4 for 8 in dh, 2 rbi's, 2 walks
• Zach Tanida (Cowlitz-Cal State Fullerton) 3 for 4, run, 3 doubles
• Effrey Valdez (Lowell-NYIT) 3 for 4, 1 rbi
• David Chester (Gastonia-Pitt) 1 for 3, run, 4 rbi's, home run, walk
• Kevin Gifford (Lima-Alabama) 3 for 5, run, double, triple

Pitchers of the Night from July 22nd--Part 2

Dan Zlotnick (#28 Amsterdam-Marist) improved his record to 4-0 after last night's outstanding pitching effort against the Watertown Wizards. He carried a no-hitter into the 9th-inning, and just allowed one hit on the night. He pitched 8.1 innings, walked just one batter and he fanned six on the night.

• Kendall Carillo (#1 Brewster-Texas) 1.2 inp, 1 strikeout
• Ryan Mace (#12 Licking County-Kent State) 4 inp, 1 hit, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
• Coty Saranthus (#19 Edenton-Delta State) 2 inp, 1 strikeout
• Mark Appel (#24 Newport-Stanford) loss (5-1), 7 inp, 5 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts
• Brady Rogers (#26 Cotuit-Arizona State) loss (2-1), 8 inp, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 10 strikeouts
• Tyler Gebler (North Adams-Rutgers) win (5-1), 9 inp, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 9 strikeouts
• Brent Suter (Hamilton-Harvard) 7 inp, 2 hits, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
• Cameron Love (Alexandria Aces-San Fransisco) win (5-2), 8 inp, 6 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts
• Logan Verrett (Chatham-Baylor) 8.1 inp, 7 hits, 2 runs, 0 walks, 10 strikeouts
• James Giulietti (Vermont-Binghamton) 5 inp, 2 hits, 0 runs, 4 walks, 7 strikeouts
• Tim Johnson (Webster-St. John Fisher) win (1-2), 6 inp, 4 hits, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts
• Kris Barone (Mohawk Valley-Herkimer County CC) win (3-3), 8 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 0 er, 2 walks, 8 strikeouts
• Tyler Shore (Niagara-Olivet Nazarene) win (3-2), 9 inp, 7 hits, 2 runs, 0 er, 2 walks, 1 strikeout
• Dan Brown (Rockville-Liberty) 5.1 inp, 3 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts
• Cory Trudell (Clarinda-Bellevue) win (5-1), 9 inp, 5 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, 11 strikeouts

Erwin bolts Cats for Phillies deal

From TBnewswatch.com
The Thunder Bay Border Cats have lost their closer.

Drew Erwin, who tops the Northwoods League with 10 saves, has signed a minor-league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies organization and won’t return to the last-place club following the annual all-star break.

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Hitters of the Night From July 22nd--Part 1

Bobby Doyon is a senior outfielder from Keene State University. He currently patrols the outfield for the Sanford Mainers of the NECBL. In last night's loss to the Westerners, Bobby went 3 for 3, with a double and a home run. This was his 2nd home run of the season.

• Jordan Ribera (#4 YD-Fresno State) 2 for 3, 2 runs, 1 rbi, home run (5th)
• Daniel Bowman (#10 Bourne-Coastal Carolina) 1 for 4, run, 2 rbi's, home run (5th)
• Adam Walker II (#12 Licking County-Jacksonville)2 for 7 in dh, 3 runs, 3 rbi's, gw walk of home run, walk
• Jake Magner (#19 Edenton-North Dakota) 3 for 5, 3 runs, 6 rbi's, double, home run
• Brad Dantzler (#27 Winter Park-State College of Florida) 4 for 4, 3 runs, 6 rbi's, 2 home runs
• Trey Blackmon (#27 Winter Park-Tallahassee CC) 3 for 3, 2 runs, 2 rbi's, double
• Jordan Steranka (Mankato-Penn State) 2 for 3, run, 2 rbi's, home run (3rd)
• Levi Ferguson (Brainerd-Indiana State) 3 for 4, run, double, stolen base
• J.K. Dykes (Corvallis-Washington State) 3 for 5, 2 runs
• Daniel Hall (Niagara-De Anza) 4 for 9 in dh, 3 runs, 2 rbi's, double
• Jay Ponciano (Keene-Washington State) 3 for 4, run, 2 rbi's, double
• Phil Bauer (Hamilton-Xavier) 4 for 7 in dh,1 run, 1 rbi, 2 stolen bases
• Ben Edelstein (Kelowna-UCSB) 3 for 4, 3 runs, double, triple, walk
• Brett Jacobs (Keene-Washington State) 3 for 4, run, rbi, double, stolen base
• Ryan Schlater (Grand Lake-Bowling Green) 3 for 5, 1 run, 3 rbi's
• Matt Francis (Webster-Rochester) 3 for 6, run, rbi, stolen base
• Ryan Ford (Lake Erie-Middle Tennessee State) 3 for 4, 2 runs
• Jack Sanlon (Lake Erie-Western Michigan) 3 for 4, run, 2 rbi's, double, walk
• Vincent Mejia (Glens Falls-UTPA) 3 for 4, 1 rbi, double
• Taylor Black (Columbia-Kentucky) 3 for 6, 2 runs, 1 rbi, 2 stolen bases

Pitcher's no-hit bid broken up in ninth inning

From the Watertown Daily Times
Watertown was already a long shot to make the New York Collegiate Baseball League playoffs.

After falling victim to a near no-hitter in a 9-0 loss to the Amsterdam Mohawks on Thursday at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, its chances look even slimmer.

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Levens pitches in to boost Elmira Pioneers

From the StarGazette.com
Casey Levens started his New York Collegiate Baseball League season with the Elmira Pioneers as a utility infielder, but when the depth on Elmira's pitching staff took hits because of injuries and defections, Levens assumed mound duty.

The move is paying off big for the Pioneers. Levens pitched eight strong innings Thursday night in Elmira's 3-1 win over the Allegany County Nitros at Dunn Field.

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Noteworthy Pitchers From July 22

Naturally, the first pitcher mentioned has to be Zach Taylor from the Wilmington Sharks by way of the University of Evansville. Zach pitched the first perfect game in the CPL's history last night in the Sharks win over the SwampDogs. You can view the University of Evansville press release here. You can also view the final out of the game here.

• Michael Goodnight (#4 YD-Houston) win (3-1), 8.2 inp, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts
• Justin Ziegler (#12 Licking County-Bradley) win (6-0), 4 inp, 4 hits, 1 run, 4 strikeouts
• Crayton Bare (#16 North Shore-Baylor) 5 inp, 1 hit, 1 run, 2 strikeouts
• Brady Rodgers (#26 Cotuit-Arizona State) loss (2-1), 8 inp, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 10 strikeouts
• Joseph Huges (Asheboro-ECU) win (4-3), 7 inp, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 8 strikeouts
• Mitch Running (Wis. Rapids-UW La Crosse) 6.2 inp, 5 hits, 0 run, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts
• Daniel Zapata (Willmar-Dixie State) 3 inp, 1 walk, 4 strikeouts
• Tyler Joyner (Laconia-ECU) 6 inp, 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts
• Matt Brazis (Chatham-Boston College) win (3-0), 1.2 inp, 3 strikeouts
• Adam Izokovic (Asheboro-Gardner Webb) 2 inp, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts
• Matt Dillon (Thomasville-Guilford Tech) 4.2 inp, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts
• Blake Schwartz (Mankato-Minn. State Mankato) save, 3.1 inp, 1 strikeout
• Christopher Jensen (Duluth-San Diego) win (3-1), 6 inp, 4 hits, 0 runs, 4 walks, 3 strikeouts
• Michael Woytek (Thunder Bay-Wright State) win (3-3), 6 inp, 5 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts
• Brad Monroe (Keene-Southern New Hampshire) win (3-1), 5 inp, 7 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts

Taylored for Perfection

From the Coastal Plain League
Only 117 pitches is what it took for history to be made Thursday night at Buck Hardee Field. That’s what it took Zach Taylor - photo courtesy of Thomas Sherrill - (W, 3-1) to become the first pitcher in Coastal Plain League history to throw a perfect game in a 13-0 win over the Fayetteville SwampDogs.

Taylor’s night consisted of 13 ground-outs, 10 fly-out and four strikeouts to complete the historic feat. Taylor got plenty of defensive help behind him to attain perfection. In the fourth inning, Aaron Miller made a tough backhanded play deep in the hole at shortstop to retire Nick Natoli, a play Taylor would refer to as Derek Jeter-like after the game. In the fifth, leftfielder Alex Hill made a catch on a Brandon Padula fly ball to the gap in left-center field.

Then in the ninth, Chris Mazza dropped a Jimmy Roesinger foul pop with one out, but Roesinger then grounded out to Greg Fujii for the second out of the inning. Joe Westbrook lined out to right fielder Joey Rapp to complete the perfect game. Rapp appeared to lose the ball in the lights for a split-second before reaching both hands over his head to make the grab.

Taylor said his family was visiting from Indiana, including his parents, grandmother and sister. It was the last time they would see him pitch this year, he said.

The perfect game understandably overshadowed one of the top offensive outputs for the Sharks this season. The 13 runs tie the nine-inning season best with the 13-5 win over Columbia on July 12th.

The offensive action started in the fourth inning as it did the night before in Fayetteville. After Matt Milroy replaced Ryan Prickett (L, 4-3) on the mound with the bases loaded and no outs, Conor Szczerba hit into a double play to score Kenny Bryant making it 1-0. A Chris Mazza grounder turned into more runs after second baseman Casey Maloney overthrew first base, scoring Aaron Preston and Greg Fujii to make it 3-0.

Wilmington blew the game open in the fifth, scoring six more to make it 9-0. Kenny Bryant’s double to right scored Aaron Miller for the first run on the inning. A wild pitch by Andy Lowe scored Joey Rapp and then Szczerba’s single scored Fujii and Bryant to make it 7-0. Alex Hill then reached on a fielder’s choice where Matt Willis and Szczerba scored to make it 9-0 going into the sixth.

Szczerba then kicked off the scoring in the sixth when his fielder’s choice scored Bryant. Mazza then singled to right field, scoring Szczerba and Fujii to make it 12-0. Bryant’s single scored Miller in the seventh capped the scoring at 13-0.

Bryant was 4-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Szczerba was 1-5 with two runs and three RBIs, giving him six RBIs in his last two games.

The Sharks are back in action Friday, July 23 at Buck Hardee Field against the Morehead City Marlins on Cape Fear Diagnostics Autograph Night and Taco Bell Fireworks Night. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with first pitch at 7:05.

GLSCL ANNOUNCES PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

From the Great Lake Summer Collegiate League
As the end of summer baseball is quickly approaching, the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League’s players are working harder than ever. For Hamilton Joes’ Brent Suter, diligence and performing under pressure has gotten him the title of Pitcher of the week, again.

Last week Suter was announced Pitcher of the Week for his 2-0 standings with 12 innings pitched, 12 strikeouts and 3 BBs. This week his 1-0 in a complete game with 6 strikeouts outshined his competition and brought him the recognition of Pitcher of the Week for a second time in a row. Suter’s statistics are impressive, but the fact that he can throw a fastball at 90 mph with his left-hand is what makes Suter more than just your average “Joe”.

Although Suter’s success is celebrated this week, he shares the spotlight with Player of the Week Dalton Henzman of the Lexington Hustlers. Henzman is an outfielder and has a .500 BA with 1 HR and 3 RBIs. Henzman is the first Lexington Hustler to make Player of the Week this season.

Dr. Kim Lance, commissioner of the GLSCL, gave both players congratulations, and said he is impressed with their statistics and progress this season.

“Both these players represent what it means to be in the Great Lakes League,” Lance said. “They’ve continued to work hard all season and now its really showing and paying off. That’s what they’re here for and I’m happy for both of them.”

For more information regarding the GLSCL, visit their web site at www.greatlakesleague.org.

K-State Summer Baseball Update: July 19

From Kansas State University
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Each Monday throughout the summer, k-statesports.com takes a look at current and former Wildcats in collegiate summer leagues and in the professional ranks.

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Power's Hall polices the action in the outfield

From the Niagara Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS — As an outfielder for the Niagara Power, Daniel Hall has a firm handle on the field, and he plans to continue with his assertive attitude after his baseball playing days are over.

The native of San Jose, Calif., joined the New York Collegiate Baseball League’s Niagara Falls team this year. Going into his junior year, Hall will be majoring in criminal justice at Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) University.

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Noteworthy Hitters From July 20th--Part 3

Effrey Valdez (Lowell-NYIT) went 3 for 4, with a run, rbi and triple in the All-Americans loss to #15 ranked North Shore Navigators last night. Effrey has been a bright spot for the struggling All-Americans. He is now hitting .304 this summer.

• Nick Melino (#2 Santa Barbara-Nevada) 2 for 5, 1 run, 2 rbi's, home run
• Matt Blow (#24 Newport-Virginia Tech) 3 for 3, 2 rbi's, double
• Michael Yastrzemski (#26 Cotuit-Vanderbilt) 3 for 5, 2 runs, rbi, home run
• Jordan Leyland (#26 Cotuit-UCI) 2 for 5, run, rbi, home run
• Brad Hutton (#27 Winter Park-Ohio State) 2 for 3, 3 runs, 1 rbi, home run (5th), walk
• Mitchell Brennan (#27 Winter Park-Tallahassee CC) 3 for 4, run, rbi, home run (3rd), double
• Tyler Bernard (Keene-Arizona State) 2 for 3, run, rbi, home run, stolen base
• Ryan Dunn (Swift Current-Oregon State) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 4 rbi's, home run
• Jared Denham (Alexandria Aces-San Fransisco) 4 for 5, run, 2 rbi's, double
• Steven Gonzalez (Joplin-?) 4 for 6, 1 run, 5 rbi's, gw double
• Benji Jarabeck (Ozark-Notre Dame) 3 for 4, run, rbi, double
• Steve Fernandez (Quincy-?) 4 for 5, 3 runs, 2 rbi's, double
• Shawn Lee (Swift Current-Bellevue) 3 for 5, 2 runs, 1 rbi, home run (2nd)

Noteworthy Pitchers From July 20th--Part 2

Tony Bucciferro (#24 Newport-Michigan State) earned his third win of the summer by throwing eight superb innings against the Sanford Mainers last night. Tony allowed just one run on four hits and fanned seven batters last night. He is now 3-1 this summer and he has an era of 0.95 on the year.

• Sahil Bloom (New Bedford-Stanford) 6 inp, 3 hits, 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 3 walks, 5 k's
• Daniel Renken (#1 Brewster-Cal State Fullerton) win (1-1), 3 inp, 1 hit, 1 k
• Jacob Reding (Xenia-Northwood) win (1-2), 4 inp, 2 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 4 k's
• Bryce Uhrig (#2 Santa Barbara-UCSB) 1 inp, 3 k's
• Tyler Maloof (Keene-Georgia) 2.2 inp, 1 walk, 5 k's
• Robert Lake (Leesburg-Winthrop) win (1-3), 5 inp, 4 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 5 k's
• Pat Lowery (Bristol-Columbia) win (2-2), 6.1 inp, 2 hits, 1 run, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, 7 k's
• Jimy Foster (Quincy-St. Louis) 3 inp, 1 hit, 1 walk, 3 k's
• Daniel Heben (MLB Academy-Concordia) 3 inp, 3 k's
• Josh Malin (Nevada-SIU Edwardsville) win, 5.2 inp, 6 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 7 k's
• Pablo Mendoza (Santa Maria-Paradise Valley CC) win (1-0), 7 inp, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, 6 k's
• Chris Duguay (Winter Park-W. Illinois) win (3-1), 3.2 inp, 1 hit, 4 k's
• Danny Kraus (Lorain County-Dennison) 2 inp, 2 k's
• Tanner Poppe (#4 YD-Kansas) 6 inp, 3 hits, 1 run, 3 walks, 5 k's
• Eddie Donovan (Joplin-Trinity) win, 3 inp, 0 runs, 3 walks, 4 k's
• Michael Zaccardo (Riverhead-UCONN) save, 2 inp, 2 k's
• Austin Blaski (Lima-Marietta) 5 inp, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 2 walks, 8 k's
• Andrew Austin (#12 Licking County-Kennesaw State) save (6), 1 inp, 1 hit
• Kurt Roeder (Butler-Ripon) save (2), 1 inp, 1 k

Steranka, Robinson help North to all-star win

From the Mankato Free Press
EAU CLAIRE — Mankato MoonDogs’ players Jordan Steranka and Robbie Robinson played well on Tuesday as members of the North Division team in the annual Northwoods League summer collegiate baseball all-star game.

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Noteworthy Hitters From July 20th--Part 2

Matt Scioscia will be a senior at Notre Dame this season. He is 6-1/225 pounds and currently plays for the Conejo Oaks of the California Collegiate League. He is also the son of the Angels manager, Mike Scioscia. Last night, Matt went 4 for 6, with a home run and double in the Oaks' big win. He scored two runs and knocked in three on the night as well. Matt is now hitting .271 in 133 at-bats this summer.

• Alex Hudak (Leesburg-Florida Atlantic) 2 for 4, 2 runs, 1 rbi, home run
• Jeff McVaney (#2 Santa Barbara-Texas State) 3 for 5, 2 runs, rbi, stolen base
• Kyle Kubitza (#2 Santa Barbara-Texas State) 2 for 5, 3 runs, rbi, home run
• Billy Ferriter (#18 North Fork-UCONN) 2 for 4 in dh, run, rbi, home run, stolen base
• Steve Selsky (Orleans-Arizona) 2 for 4, run, rbi, home run, double
• Danny Oh (#1 Brewster-Cal) 3 for 4, run, 2 rbi's, 2 doubles, walk
• Patrick Blair (#25 Youse's-Wake Forest) 2 for 5, run, 2 rbi's, home run
• Tyson Parks (Chillicothe Mudcats-Ark. Little Rock) 1 for 4, run, rbi, home run
• Scott Bradbury (Joplin-C. Missouri) 3 for , 2 runs, 1 rbi, stolen base
• Ben Garcia (Dubois County-S. Indiana) 4 for 7 in dh, 1 run, 1 walk
• Blake Roberts (West Virginia-C. Arkansas) 3 for 4, 1 run, 3 rbi's, double
• Brady Hohl (Swift Current-Nebraska at Omaha) 3 for 5, 3 runs, 1 rbi
• Josh Lowden (Lethbridge-Prairie Baseball Academy) 4 for 5, 2 runs, rbi, 3 stolen bases

Pitching staff buoys Settlers to win

From the Newark Advocate
NEWARK -- Licking County Settlers pitcher Jon Gulbransen has played on summer league teams that just played out the string, especially the second half of the season.

But playing on a team as hot as the Settlers, who are in first place in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, makes coming to the park more enjoyable.

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Kitsap Survives Kelowna's Rally, Wins 9-8

From the Kitsap Sun
It started out as a rout, then turned into a nailbiter. But in the end, the Kitsap BlueJackets pulled out a 9-8 West Coast League win over the Kelowna Falcons at Gene Lobe Field.

Kitsap scored eight runs in the second inning Tuesday night to take a commanding lead, but Kelowna came back to tie the game in the sixth inning.

“This was a good game to see, and to experience,” Kitsap coach Matt Acker said. “It’s an example that anyone can come out and fight for the win.”

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Noteworthy Pitching Performances From July 20th

Dean Wolosiansky will be a senior at Ohio State this year. He is currently pitching for the West Virginia Miners of the Prospect League. Last night, Dean picked up his fourth win of the summer by throwing 8 solid innings against the Lorain County Ironmen. Dean allowed just one run on three hits. He walks just one batter and he fanned eight on the night. Dean is now 4-1 this season. He is also sporting a 1.36 era in 53 innings of work this summer.

• Tanner Freshour (Dubois County-Jacksonsville State) win (1-2), 6 inp, 4 hits, 2 runs, 3 walks, 1 k
• Adam Maddox (St. Joseph-Missouri State) win (5-1), 9 inp, 6 hits, run, 0 bb, 4 k's
• Ryan Dunn (Swift Current-Oregon State) 1 inp, 2 k's
• Mitch Schaafsma (Lethbridge-Prairie Baseball Academy) 1.1 inp, 2 k's
• Andrew Chilcoat (Baltimore-WCU) 3.2 inp, 1 hit
• Marc Zecchino (Chatham-Virginia Tech) 7 inp, 5 hits, run, 2 walks, 5 k's
• Matty Ott (#16 Harwich-LSU) save (5), 1 inp, 1 k
• Adam Brown (Sag Harbor-Stony Brook) win, 6 inp, 5 hits, 0 r, 1 walk, 4 k's
• Robert Kelly (#18 North Fork-St. Anselm) win,  4 inp, 1 hit, 1 run, 0 walks, 6 k's
• Zach Botjer (Southern Ohio-Sinclair CC) 2 inp, 1 k
• Tyler Backstrom (Delaware-Ohio) 3.1 inp, 3 walks, 2 k's