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Best of the West Tournament – June 7-8

Friday, May 30th, 2008

2007 ISC World Tournament Runner-up Casa Trejo Bombers to Headline Field of Teams

For immediate release: (Santa Barbara, California) May 30, 2008 – The 18th Annual Best of the West Men’s fastball Tournament will be held June 7 – 8 in Santa Barbara, CA. The Tournament is the longest running open tournament, held annually in California. Ten teams will vie for the 2008 Championship, with a berth in the 2008 ISC World Tournament, and a berth in the 2008 ISC II Tournament of Champions will be awarded, to the highest finishing teams in each category.

Heading the field will be the 2007 ISC World Tournament Runner Up, the Casa Trejo Bombers of Palm Springs. The Bombers pitching staff includes two of the best pitchers in the world, Lucas Mata of Argentina, and New Zealander Marty Grant. On Offense, the Bombers are lead by the 2001 ISC World Tournament Most Valuable Player, Darren Box of Canada. This will be the Bombers debut for the 2008 season.

Team Rainey / IAC boasts a pitching staff featuring a pair of hard throwing foreigners in Canadian Bricklen Anderson, and the very crafty, young rising star Sebastian Gervasutti of Argentina. Offensively The Team Rainey / IAC ball club is lead by veteran players like Rod Rainey, Tony Acedo, Tim & Chris Hunt. Pete Turner, the head coach of the US National Team, brings his leadership, and versatility, to the ball club.

The DeMarini ball club from Portland, Oregon is the third team attempting to grab the berth and qualify for the 2008 ISC World Tournament. Veteran hurler Matt Barnes, is joined on the Portland staff by a pair of young throwers from Argentina. The run scoring punch for Portland is lead by former US National team catcher Todd Garcia, and a 2003 ISC All-world selection, Rob Gehrke.

Among the teams leading the charge to win the berth in the ISC II Tournament of Champions are the River City Rockers ball club, based in the Sacramento area. The Rockers are fresh off a championship win at the Grants Pass, Oregon Boatnik Tournament that was held on Memorial Day weekend. Rockers Pitcher Ed Gasper shared the Co-Outstanding Pitcher honors at Grants Pass with Portland’s Matt Barnes. Also named to the All Tournament team were Rockers Rob Penticoff, David Bostick, and Mark Summers.

Innovative Communications of Lehi, Utah has won the last two Best of The West Tournament Championships. Catcher / GM Brandon Bingham leads a potent offensive attack for the Utah club. Steve Black, who was named Outstanding Pitcher at the 2007 Best of The West, is a very effective veteran right hander, The Rude Pac ball club of Sun Valley, CA has a pitching staff featuring Greg “Spud” Barker, Mark Bennett, and Gerald Pyle. In August of 2007, Rude Pac captured the NAFA A-Major World Series Championship.

The Young Bucks under 23 team ran by Santa Barbara’s Clyde Bennett will be preparing for their run at the 2008 under 23 National Championship. The 2007 SCIFL Champions Long Beach Black Sox will be competing in their first Best of The West Tournament this year. The team is lead by GM / OF / C Fred Hanker and change-up
specialist pitcher Ronny Rupp.

The Manor Dirtbags of Texas will be coming in for the Tournament and feature veteran Texas pitching Ace Johnny Mize. The always tough Grillos Team from Mexico is lead by the 2005 Best of the West MVP Arturo Solano.

Group A
Casa Trejo – A1 Bombers (Palm Springs, CA)
River City Rockers (Citrus Heights, CA)
Team Rainey / IAC (Whittier / Stockton, CA)
DeMarini (Portland, OR)
Innovative Communications (Lehi, UT)

Group B
Rude Pac (Sun Valley, CA)
Manor Dirtbags (Manor, TX)
Black Sox (Long Beach, CA)
Grillo’s (Santa Cecelia, MX)
Young Bucks (Santa Barbara, CA)

Saturday June 7 Round Robin Schedule

Game #1 Casa Trejo Bombers Vs River City Rockers
9:00 AM Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #2 Rude Pac Vs Manor Dirtbags
9:00 AM Pershing Park – Field #2

Game #3 Team Rainey / IAC Vs Innovative Communications
9:00 AM Cabrillo Park

Game #4 Casa Trejo Bombers Vs Portland DeMarini
10:45 AM Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #5 Manor Dirtbags Vs Santa Cecelia Grillos
10:45 AM Pershing Park – Field #2

Game #6 Long Beach Black Sox Vs Young Bucks
10:45 AM at Cabrillo Park

Game #7 Team Rainey / IAC Vs Portland DeMarini
12:30 PM Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #8 Rude Pac V Santa Cecelia Grillos
12:30 PM Pershing Park – Field #2

Game #9 Innovative Communications Vs Young Bucks
12:30 PM (Cross/Over Game) Cabrillo Park

Game #10 Casa Trejo Bombers Vs Team Rainey / IAC
2:15 PM Pershing Park – Field #1

GAME #11 Long Beach Black Sox Vs Santa Cecelia Grillos
2:15 PM Pershing Park – Field #2

Corrected infofor Game #12:
Game #12 River City Rockers Vs Portland DeMarini
4:00 PM Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #13 Rude Pac Vs Long Beach Black Sox
4:00 PM Pershing Park – Field #2

Game #14 River City Rockers Vs Innovative Communications
5:45 PM Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #15 Manor Dirtbags Vs Young Bucks
5:45 PM Pershing Park – Field #2

Sunday June 8 Elimination Schedule

Game #16 A5 Vs B4
8:30 AM Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #17 A4 Vs B5
8:30 AM Cabrillo Park

Game #18 A3 Vs B2
8:30 AM Pershing Park – Field #2

Game #19 A1 Vs Winner of Game #16
10:15 AM Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #20 A2 Vs B3
10:15 AM Cabrillo Park

Game #21 B1 Vs Winner of Game #17
10:15 AM Pershing Park – Field #2

Game #22 – Winner of Game #18 Vs Winner of Game #19
12:00 Noon Pershing Park – Field #1

Game #23 – Winner of Game #20 Vs Winner of Game #21
12:00 Noon Pershing Park – Field #2

Game #24 – Championship – Winner of Game #22 Vs Winner of Game #23
1:45 PM Pershing Park – Field #1

Maps and Directions to the two Ball Park facilities can be found through any
standard Internet map program. Use the following addresses:

Pershing Park
100 Castillo St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101


View Larger Map

Cabrillo Ball Park
800 E. Cabrillo Blvd
Santa Barbara, CA 93103


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Please contact me if anyone has any questions.

See you all in Sunny Santa Barbara!

Dave Blackburn
Tournament Director
2008 Best of The West Tournament
310-266-7803
daveb (at) virtvent.com

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Midland Explorers Open Season Friday

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Reprinted with permission from:

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Explorers have new faces as season opens Friday
By Cash Kruth
Published: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:48 AM EDT

As the Midland Explorers prepare to open their season this weekend in Kitchener, Ont., manager Clint Beane is excited for the season to get under way — and for good reason.

With a mix of returning veterans and key newcomers, Beane thinks his squad has a good chance to improve on last season’s 30-13 record. Beane also believes the Explorers can better their fifth- and 14th-place finishes, respectively, at the ASA Major National Tournament and the International Softball Congress World Tournament.

“We have a lot of new players and I’m pretty excited about (the season),” Beane said. “We’ve had a couple guys retire from playing and one move on, but I picked up another pitcher and a couple outfielders.”

The newcomers include utilitymen Chad Ferguson and Calvin Miller, outfielders Dan Skillings and Brad Ezekiel and pitcher Brian Urquhart.

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Urquhart will join veteran Grant Patterson, who earned ASA First team All-American honors in 2007, in the circle for the Explorers.

Urquhart, Patterson and second-year Explorer Mike Joseph will look to work together to fill the void left by Doug Gillis, who will suit up for Aurora (Ill.) in 2008.

Gillis, who was both an ASA All-American and an ISC All-World performer during his time with the Explorers, had been an Explorer since 1998.

“It’ll be a big loss for us,” Beane said of Gillis’ departure. “Doug was a good pitcher for a lot of years and he decided some different scenery might be better for him.

“We’re going to miss him, but we wish him the best of luck and we really appreciate everything he did for us throughout the years.”

Another key loss for the Explorers was the retirement of centerfielder Dave Frick, whom Beane called “one of the best I’ve ever seen in the game.”

Despite the departure of Frick, Beane thinks the addition of Skillings will make the outfield more potent on offense.

While the Explorers lost Gillis’ arm and Frick in the outfield, one area that doesn’t concern Beane is the infield, which returns all its starters from a year ago.

Second Team All-American catcher Craig Crawford returns behind the plate, while Kyle Beane, who earned Second Team All-World honors at the ISC World Tournament, returns at first.

Third baseman Eddy Ketelhut returns to the hot corner, while the double-play combination of second baseman Steve Horning and shortstop Todd Schultz is also back.

Clint Beane is also excited about the three home weekends the Explorers have at Currie Stadium in Emerson Park.

The Explorers’ first home tournament will be June 13-15 at the seventh annual Boulevard Lounge Tournament. The team also will host doubleheaders against the Ashland Mets from June 27-29, as well as two doubleheaders against the Argentina National Team on July 19-20.

“I’m always happy when we can play in Midland, because we have some very good fields and we all like to get the opportunity to play in Midland,” Beane said.

Regardless of whether they play in Midland or elsewhere, Beane said all the games the Explorers compete in are in preparation for the ASA and ISC tournaments.

“Last year we really had good tournaments and some tough games, and we played a lot of games but didn’t finish like we would’ve liked to,” Beane said. “But, that’s why we play all these games and do all of this traveling during the year — to get ready for those two tournaments.”

The Explorers’ first game at the Legends of Fastball Tournament in Kitchener, Ont., is at 9 p.m. Friday against CPI (N.Y.).

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Lumberkings in All-Star Charity Doubleheader

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Just an update on the fundraiser fastball exhibition games that will be taking place at Lancaster Park on June 5th. First game gets underway at 7pm and pits the Niagara Snappers against the California Lumberkings, second game begins at 9pm with the GHFL all-stars hosting the Lumberkings.

A Ball Park Radio (www.ballparkradio.com) broadcast of both games is in the final stages and looks to be on track. Keep checking for more updates. We encourage all players, fans and coaches not only from the GHFL but from all fastball leagues to come down for a night of fastball in one of the most beautiful parks in Ontario and help support a good cause. Storm’s Deli will be on hand serving up hot food and soft drinks and you can purchase tickets to be used to bid on donated items (including a brand new Wilson glove and an Easton ball bag and many more). Also, both the California Lumberkings and the GHFL will be creating T-Shirts to commemorate the night, these will be available to purchase as well.

Proceeds from the gate and several activities at the parkincluding a 50-50 draw, silent auction and souvenir sales will be donated to Melissa Brideau. Melissa is the long time girlfriend of Niagara Falls Furyplayer Tommy Watkinson who has played ball in the Niagara Falls Men’s League for the past 15 years. Melissa is stricken with a very aggressive from of Multiple Sclerosis. Melissa is 35 years old and has reached a point in her illness where a wheelchair or scooter have become her source of mobility. Melissa is having no luck with North American treatment and is traveling to Venezuela to seek treatment from world renowned specialist Dr.Yepetz utilizing rainforest natural therapy. As one can imagine this is a verycostly endeavor but one that needs to be explored now. Dr. Yepetz has successfully reversed the effects of MS in many patients and Melissa feels this type of treatment is one of the few remaining options available for her. If treatments go well, Melissa will in all probability be revisiting Venezuela multiple times.

California and Niagara will both be taking part in the 6th annual Snapper Shootout which runs from Friday June 7th- Sunday June 9th. Both teams will be competing along with 14 others to claim more than $3500 in prize money. Previous winners of the Shootout include Niagara Snappers (2004, 2005 winners, 2007 co-winner), The Rise (2006 winner) and the Elora Brewers (2007 co-winners). Another very strong field is set for this year’s tournament.

Check back to www.ghfl.ca or www.niagarasnappers.com for more updates.

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Casa Trejo A-1 Bombers 2008 Roster

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

2007 All World Pitcher Lucas Mata Heads Up Pitching Staff

Final roster for the 2008 Casa Trejo A-1 Bombers, last year’s ISC World Tournament runner-up:

After some last minute changes and confirmations of availability and eligibility, the Bombers are pleased to announce our final roster for the 2008 season.

1. Boom, Chad INF
2. Box, Darren C/OF
3. Butler, Mike INF
4. Devine, Nate OF/INF
5. Grant, Marty P
6. Kimura, Dave OF
7. Lalonde, Adam OF
8. Mata, Lucas P
9. Mata, Manuel INF/OF
10. Morales, Joe INF
11. O’Brien, Rob P/INF
12. Parra, Raymundo INF/OF
13. Peeples, Tony P
14. Pinocchio, Steve INF
15. Porto, Jason OF
16. Rodriguez, Landy C/INF
17. Sandback, Darrell INF/OF
18. Waverick, Kris C/OF

Staff:

Kelly McGiffin – Head Coach Ralph Trejo Sr. – Sponsor
Rob Shick – Coach Bob Piddock – Sponsor
Doug Chase – Coach Ralph Trejo Jr. – GM
Cesar Rodriguez – Coach / Website

Thanks to Cesar Rodriguez for this information.

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Vancouver Grey Sox in Kamloops, BC

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Kamloops, BC

The Vancouver Grey Sox travelled into the interior of BC this weekend as the guests of the Kamloops Minor Softball Association for a four game super series against opposition provided by the local mens league. The weekend started with a successful minor ball clinic where Grey Sox personnel spent time with the local youth providing drills and tips to the attendees. Sincere thanks to our hosts and we applaud them for their efforts in keeping the sport alive in Kamloops.

Game Results:

Sat. May 10th
Vancouver Grey Sox 6
Kamloops Fogg N Sudds 1
WP – Nick Underhill with relief from Mike Piechnik (5)
LP – Rich Haldane
Kevin Rasmussen (Everett, WA) led the Grey Sox offense with a 3 – 4 performance at the plate, Kevin Schellenberg (Squamish, BC) was 2 for 4 and Scott Newitt (Delta, BC) was 2 for 3.

Vancouver Grey Sox 8
Kamloops League All Stars 0
* 5 innings
WP – Mike Piechnik with relief from Derek Mayson (5)
LP – Garrett Toma
Brian Ree (Gresham, OR) led the Sox with a 4 for 5 performance at the plate, including 2 homeruns, one which was a grand slam. Kevin Schellenberg was 4 for 5 also with 2 homeruns. Kevin Rasmussen was 4 for 4.

Sun, May 11th
Vancouver Grey Sox 5
Kamloops Fogg N Sudds 2
WP – Nick Underhill
LP – Scott Austin
Andrew Medwedrich (Sooke, BC) led the Grey Sox offense with a 3 for 3 performance at the plate. Brian Banner (Sooke, BC) was 2 for 3.

Vancouver Grey Sox 10
Kamloops Fogg N Sudds 3
* 5 innings
WP – Mike Piechnik with relief from Derek Mayson (5)
LP – Rich Haldane
Kevin Schellenberg 3 for 4 including 2 homeruns, Kevin Ramsussen 2 for 4 with a homerun and Scott Newitt 2 for 4 with a homerun led the Grey Sox offense.

Next Action for the Grey Sox is May 24 & 25 when the team will travel to Pueblo, Colorado to participate in the Joe Santos Memorial Tournament.

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com

Thanks to Larry Kancs of the Vancouver Grey Sox for this information.

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ISC II # 2 Lumberkings Win at Sonora, CA

Monday, May 12th, 2008


The #2 ranked Bakersfield, CA California Lumberkings won the Sonora, California tournament May 3 & 4.

Click here for the report at our ISC II blog, “The Deuce”.

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Blake Hunter Realizes Dream with Grey Sox

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

From the:

(click logo for official website)

Cedar slugger cracks lineup of best fastball team in Canada
 Krista Charke
The Daily News
(linked with permission)

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A-1 Bombers Sign Pitcher Marty Grant

Monday, May 5th, 2008

The Casa Trejo A-1 Bombers are very pleased to announce the signing of pitcher Marty Grant of New Zealand for the 2008 season. Grant is a long-time and highly respected member of the New Zealand National team and played this past season in the New Zealand club circuit. While unable to compete in 2004 due to an injury, Marty has been a star pitcher for New Zealand during their ISF Gold Medal run over the last several competitions and was a key pitcher for the Decatur Pride in the ISC a few years ago, twice being named All-World.

“We’ve been in discussions with Marty for a few weeks now and with his permission, we added him to our roster prior to May 1st, to enable this opportunity. Marty Grant has extensive International experience and is a world-class pitcher, and we’re obviously very excited to add his talent and leadership to our club.”

The Bomber’s ownership, staff and players welcome Marty and look forward to his contribution in 2008.

C-Rod
www.socalbombers.com

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Vancouver Grey Sox Announce Roster & Schedule

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to formally announce their 2008 roster and schedule. All Grey Sox home games will be played at South Memorial Park, located two blocks east of Fraser Street on 41 Avenue East in Vancouver.

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com

2008 Roster

2 – Trevor Johnstone – IF – Vancouver, BC
5 – Nick Medwedrich – OF – Sooke, BC
6 – Doug Cain – IF – Burnaby, BC
7 – Scott Newitt – OF – Delta, BC
8 – Kevin Schellenberg – IF – Squamish, BC *
* Softball Canada Nationals
9 – Derek Mayson – IF / P – North Vancouver, BC *
* Softball Canada Nationals
10 – Brian Ree – IF – Gresham, OR
12 – Eric Reisinger – IF – Chilliwack, BC
17 – Calem Gardner – OF – Squamish, BC
19 – Frank Cox – P – Owen Sound, ON ** Softball Canada Nationals
21 – Blake Hunter – IF / OF – Nanaimo, BC
24 – Nick Underhill – P – Kamloops, BC
27 – Sean Cameron – OF – North Vancouver, BC
29 – Korrey Gareau – P – Cobble Hill, BC ** Softball Canada Nationals
30 – Rob Giesbrecht – IF / OF – Landmark, MB
32 – Mike Piechnik – P – Victoria, BC
33 – Brian Mayson – IF / DP – North Vancouver, BC
34 – Bryan Abrey – OF – Richmond, BC
35 – Kevin Rasmussen – C – Everett, WA
37 – Jeff Wilson – P / DP – Toronto, ON
38 – Brian Banner – C – Sooke, BC
42 – Andrew Medwedrich – IF – Sooke, BC

11 – John Stuart – Field Manager – Garibaldi Highlands, BC
44 – Todd Morrison – Ass’t Coach – Chilliwack, BC
4 – Doug Van Os – Ass’t Coach – Coquitlam, BC

Larry Kancs – President / Co-Sponsor – North Vancouver, BC
Conrad Margolis – Director / Co-Sponsor – Vancouver, BC
Jim Johnson – Director – Vancouver, BC
Doug Challoner – Director – Steveston, BC
Dale McMann – Director – Surrey, BC

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Young Buck Report

Monday, April 21st, 2008

From Norwalk

Sunday Apr 20
Young Bucks 8 Just Us 2
winning pitcher Guido Silbert 5innings
Mike Watts 2 innings

Raymar 6 Young Bucks 5(8 inns)
losing pitcher Guido Silbert 2 inn
Kevin Castillo 6 inns

Young Bucks 2 Primos 1
winning pitcher Guido Silbert 4 innings
C.J Salea 1 inn

Eddie Mendez 3-10
Larry Watts 2-8 1 RBI 1 HR
Kevin Castillo 3-8 1 RBI
Eric Smalling 2-7 2 RBI’s
Danyl Dondero 2-8 2 RBI’s 1HR
John Diekman 3-8 3RBI’s
Mike Watts 3-7
Jacob Venzor 3-7 3 RBI’s
C.J. Sales 3-7 2RBIs
Chad Allison 2-7 1 RBI

absent:
Carlos Armijo
Joel Lange
Alan Miller
Eric Sander
Austin Kindrid

dropped
Jose Hernandez
Frank Hernandez
Clay Miller

Beau VanCycle

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