Prescott, Arizona is hosting this year’s ASA “B” Nationals. Lots of local teams from So Cal in this one.
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ASA “B” Nationals at Prescott AZ
Saturday, September 5th, 2009Grand Bahama Fast Pitch Semi-finals Continue Tonight
Friday, September 4th, 2009
When the best-of-seven semi-final action in the Grand Bahama Amateur Softball Association continues tonight at St. Paul’s College Park (weather permitting), the second seed Pine Ridge Local who finished the season with a 17-4 record in the men’s division, will host third seed Gizmos and Gadgets who were 5-15 on the season. It’s the first game of the series and is set for a 6:45pm start.
When the best-of-seven semi-final action in the Grand Bahama Amateur Softball Association continues tonight at St. Paul’s College Park (weather permitting), the second seed Pine Ridge Local who finished the season with a 17-4 record in the men’s division, will host third seed Gizmos and Gadgets who were 5-15 on the season. It’s the first game of the series and is set for a 6:45pm start.
In the ladies division the West End Triple Play Pearls, the runners up for the pennant who finished with a 12-10 record after struggling for much of the second half of the season, will face the feisty Kitty’s Boutique Katz in game one of their series.
The Katz season was the exact opposite of the Pearls. The Katz began the season with a 3-10 record but finished strong and ended the season at 13-11. The Katz are looking to upset the Pearls who were for much of the season in a neck-and-neck race for the pennant with the Bahamasair Flyers. Tonight’s game begins at 8:30pm.
emi final action began on Wednesday night with the Elnet Mariners, the men’s pennant winners beating the D.E.L Freighters and the Flyers beating the Vopak Flames to take a one game to none lead in their respective series. Statistics from Wednesday’s action is below.
The Elnet Mariners won over the D.E.L. Freighters 13-8. Winning pitcher – Brian “Ninja” Neely finished with 5 strike-outs & 5 hits. Desmond “Big Country” Dean with the save, 4 strike-outs & a hit.
The losing pitcher was Dexter Hall with 4 strike-outs. Mariners – Ricardo Rolle was 3 for 5 with a run, an RBI and a double & Ivan Saunders was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored, an RBI & a triple.
Freighters – Jenson Cooper Jr was 1 for 4 with a run, a homerun & 2 RBI & Kacy Charlton was 1 for 1 with 2 runs scores, 2 RBI & a double.
The Bahamasair Flyers won over the Vopak Flames 15-0. This game was stopped in the 3rd inning due to the mercy rule. Winning pitcher -was Nerissa Lockhart with 4 strike-outs & 2 hits
The losing pitcher was Raquel Wilson.
The Flyers – Vessna Laing was 2 for 2 with 3 runs & 3 RBI, Yvette “Smurf” Gibson was 3 for 3 with 3 runs scored & 2 RBI & Shanike Pinder was 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored, an RBI & a homerun.
Flames – Ranica Russell & LaDonna Wallace were both 1 for 1.
Differences between ISC and ISC II
Friday, September 4th, 2009
cbcsports.ca producer Lance Winn, who does play by play for Ballpark Radio, tackles the thorny question of the differences between ISC and ISC II. Click this link to watch this thought-provoking piece.
Take me out to the virtual ball game
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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Toronto writer provides play-by-play from World Men’s Softball Championship
Al Doran, of Alsfastball brought the ISF Championships to the World
Take Me Out to the Virtual Ball Game
For most people, watching softball means beer, popcorn and hot afternoons in the stands, cheering on your favourite team.
Some fans of the World Men’s Softball Championship, which started July 17 in Saskatoon, are getting their fix in a different way – glued to their laptops.
It’s thanks to Ontario’s Al Doran, who is writing play-by-play from almost every game of the 10-day tournament.
At Wednesday afternoon’s Argentina versus Indonesia game, Doran sat hunched at his laptop computer in a green, caged-off press booth behind home plate, typing out the results from every batter’s visit to the plate.
He also included some casual observations: “It is a bright, sunny, and hot day with light breeze, great day for a suntan in the stands,” Doran wrote early in the game.
Baseball strike spurred interest
Doran’s interest in writing play-by-play came during the Major League Baseball strike in 1994. Unable to watch baseball on TV, he travelled to a softball tournament in Prince Edward Island.
“I was surprised and disappointed [to] get back to Toronto and nobody knew that the Toronto Gators had come number two in the world. It wasn’t in any of the media,” Doran told CBC News.
Softball fan Al Doran does live play-by-play from his laptop at an international tournament in Saskatoon. (Kathy Fitzpatrick/CBC)Doran, who lives in Brampton, Ont., travels to tournaments and posts his commentary and play-by-play to his website, simply for the love of the game, and to provide a service no one else is.
He updates his website with plays twice every inning.
Doran has received emails from people who follow his website in some far-flung places, including a Canadian, Rick Warford, who is working on a research ship in the South China Sea.
“There’s four [Newfoundlanders] on the Canadian team so I like following them as well,” Warford told CBC News by telephone from the waters near Singapore.
Softball federation catching up
Organizers of the tournament in Saskatoon are reaching out to softball fans through their own website.
For the first time, fans can watch live video of all 72 games, for about $60.
“When you put on a big softball tournament, it’s almost expected in some ways that you’re able to show some sort of live broadcast out there through the web,” International Softball Federation organizer Mark Loehndorf told CBC News.
There are 16 teams from five continents playing in the tournament in Saskatoon, including the United States, the Philippines, South Africa and host Canada, which was undefeated after six games as of Wednesday.
The ISF World Men’s Championship wraps up Sunday, with the gold medal game at 3 p.m. CT.
Heart Walk 2009 – Remembering Dwight “Dewey” Thompson
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009A note from Roberta Thompson:
Hello Fastpitch,
I haven’t bothered anyone like in years past. It’s time however that the emails get sent and action be taken. The 2009 Heart Walk in only 10 days from now. We desperately need you help with donations and/or participation this year.
As most of you know, Dwight died suddenly and of course very unexpectedly on March 6, 2004. If we had know about the genetic defect in his heart, we could have gotten treatment for him. It’s quite possible he would still be here with us all today.
Please do what you can, I know it’s hard. We all are having tough times in this very troubled economy. We are walking in Dwight’s memory in an effort to help raise needed funds to help in the diagnosis & treatment for all heart disease & stroke victims.
You can help me raise funds and protect those you love by making a donation online. Click on the link below to visit my personal donation page where you can make a secure online credit card donation. The American Heart Association’s online fundraising website has a minimum donation amount of $25.00. If you prefer to contribute a smaller amount, you can do so by sending a check directly to me.
Roberta Thompson
623 S Gilbuck Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-956-7258
I also have a donation envelope with me at all times, for any amount of donation you are able to give this year.
We can’t do it alone, so I am pleading with you today to please help us, help others and possibly yourself or one of your loved ones in the future.
“A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love. = BASIL
Please show courtesy with a response to this message.
Thank you very much,
Roberta Thompson
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support American Heart Association – Orange County, CA
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Diamond Dirt No. 5 – Sr. Canadians
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
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From Diamond Dirt Editor, John Thompson:
Click here to view Issue Number 5 for the Sr. Canadians (PDF)
Other “Diamond Dirt” news at Fastpitchwest.
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Diamond Dirt No. 4 – Sr. Canadians
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009HOST CENTENNIALS PERFECT
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From Diamond Dirt Editor, John Thompson:
Click here to view Issue Number 4 for the Sr. Canadians (PDF)
Other “Diamond Dirt” news at Fastpitchwest.
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ToC coverage on cbcsports.ca
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Ballpark Radio’s Lance Winn, producer at cbcsports.ca, files this report on the 2009 ISC II Tournament of Champions. Click the image below to play the video.
Diamond Dirt No. 2 – Sr. Canadians
Monday, August 31st, 2009
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From Diamond Dirt Editor, John Thompson:
Click here to view Issue Number 2 for the Sr. Canadians (PDF)
Notice to Masters Team Managers
Monday, August 31st, 2009Cap tip to his teammates and friends, wishing him a Happy 40th Birthday:
Ron Guzman is now officially eligible for the 40+ division.
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