Game Time Field Team Team
7 9:30am I New Zealand vs. Venezuela
8 11:00am II Japan vs. South Africa
9 12:00pm I Argentina vs. Czech Republic
10 1:30pm II United States vs. Denmark
11 2:30pm I South Africa vs. Australia
12 4:00pm II Mexico vs. Czech Republic
13 5:00pm I Botswana vs. Venezuela
14 6:30pm II Japan vs. Denmark
15 7:30pm I Canada vs. Argentina
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USA Softball Jr. Men’s Team Falls – 06/21/2008 1:00 PM
06/21/2008
USA Softball Jr. Men’s Team FallsTeam USA lost its opening round game by a score of 4-2 to Japan at the 8th ISF Junior Men’s World Fast Pitch Championships in White horse, Yukon
Japan scored a run in the top of the first inning without a hit. USA starter B.J. Hunhoff was called for four illegal pitches before being replaced by Jim Hartman. The US countered in the bottom of the first on Nick Cole’s blast over the center field fence.
Japan took the lead with a run in the third inning and added a run in the fifth on three hits with two outs. The USA closed the gap to 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth as Cole was hit by a pitch and eventually scored on an outfield error.
Japan extended the lead to 4-2 with a six-inning run on a base hit and error on a collision in the USA outfield and another base hit. The USA threatened with two outs in the seventh as Cole was hit by a pitch again and advanced to third by Gentry Mitchell but a popup ended the game.
Hartman allowed eight hits while striking out seven and walking zero. Kojiro Hamada went the distance for Japan allowing three hits while striking out ten, walking three and hitting three USA batters.
Head coach Tim Lyon commented after the game. “It was a tough opening round game. We played well but not well enough to win. We’re looking forward to bouncing back against Denmark on Saturday.”
Courtesy: Holly Krivokapich
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The USA Junior men dropped their opening night game to the 2005 Silver medalist team from Japan. Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, and never surrendered the lead. The USA tied the game at 1 with a run of their own in the bottom of the first inning, cutting a 3-1 lead to 3-2 with a run in the bottom of the fifth, but Japan added an insurance run in the 6th for the final 4-2 victory. USA made the most of their three hits, but were outslugged by Japan, 8 hits to 3, while committing 2 errors.
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The USA Junior men will play their second game on Saturday at 1:30 pm against Denmark.
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STANDINGS AFTER ONE DAY
Australia 1-0
Japan 1-0
Canada 1-0
New Zealand 1-0
Venezula 1-0
Mexico 1-0
USA 0-1
Botswana 0-1
Denmark 0-1
South Africa 0-1
Argentina 0-1
Czech Republic 0-1
First Nations Boy at Whitehorse
Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Venezula and Mexico victors in opening round games of the ISF Junior World Championships in Whitehorse.
June 20, 2008
Game Time Field Team Team Results
1 12:00pm I Australia vs. Botswana 15 – 0
2 1:00pm II Denmark vs. New Zealand 2 – 20
3 2:30pm I Venezuela vs. South Africa 11 – 1
4 3:30pm II Argentina vs. Mexico 7 – 9
7:00pm I Canada vs. Czech Republic 13 – 1
6 7:30pm II United States vs. Japan 2 – 4
Junior Men’s Fast Pitch Championships to begin today
From the Whitehorse Daily Star
Expectations are high as Canada’s top junior ball players take to the field tonight for the team’s opening game against the Czech Republic at the Eighth ISF Junior Men’s Fast Pitch Championships.
June 20, 2008
Photo by Jon Molson
BATTER UP – A player on Team Australia sizes up a pitch during the country’s practice session on Thursday evening at Takhini diamond four.Expectations are high as Canada’s top junior ball players take to the field tonight for the team’s opening game against the Czech Republic at the Eighth ISF Junior Men’s Fast Pitch Championships.
The game will be played at 7 p.m. at Field One in the Pepsi Softball Centre and will follow the championships opening ceremonies, which are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
“We are excited about playing in front of our own country and feel privileged to do so,†said Canada’s Team Leader Duke Cormier. “It’s a benefit to us.â€
An all-time record of 12 teams for the championships are set to compete in round robin format for the next seven days. The tournament began today with a match between Australia and Botswana, which started at noon on Field One. This will be Botswana’s first appearance in the junior fastpitch championships.
The other countries include the Czech Republic, Argentina, Denmark, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, the United States and Venezuela. Of the 12 countries, only Canada, the United States and Japan have competed in all eight junior fastpitch championships, which was first held in 1981.
After the conclusion of round robin play, the top four countries will advance to the page playoff, which is scheduled to begin on June 28. The page playoff format features the third and fourth place teams facing off against one another, which will immediately be followed by a second game between two top teams at the championships.
The winning team of the second page playoff game will earn a direct birth into the Grand Final. The team that comes out victorious between the third and fourth place squads will then play whichever team loses the second playoff match.
In recent years, Australia has been on a tear at the championships and are currently the three-time defending champions.
The Australians haven’t dropped a single game in the past two world junior events and are, to date, the only team that have been able to win the title on home soil.
Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
Tenth in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 26-29, 2008.
#7 Nick Santos
Height: 5′ 7″
Position: 2B – R/R
Hometown: Pueblo, Co.
2622 miles from Whitehorse
Did You Know?
• Born April 28, 1989
• Attends Colorado State University – Pueblo
• Three people, living or dead, you would like to have dinner with: Mom, Granpa and Jessica Alba
• Favorite TV show: Entourage
• Dream career: Sports agent
• Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo
• Favorite Quote: “All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” — Bob Dylan
• Hero: Atmosphere
Accomplishments
2007 ASA 18U Sioux Falls Rookies
• National champions
2005 Jr. Men’s National Team
• Alternate on team that finished fifth
Coach’s Corner
“Nick has been around softball his entire life with his grandfather, dad, and uncle being the forces behind the Pueblo Bandits softball team. Slick fielding second baseman with a lot of range.â€
— Coach Scott Standerfer
Editor’s note: Nick is another with those “fastball genes”. He is the nephew of Chris Santos, the third generation of that family and Pueblo Bandits program. Chris hits the road to Whitehorse shortly, and will be on hand to enjoy his nephew’s moment in the sun. Midnight sun, that is.
Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
Ninth in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 26-29, 2008.
#10 Tyson Lambourne
Height: 5′ 10″
Position: First Base – R/R
Hometown: Spanish Fork, Utah
2357 miles from Whitehorse
Did You Know ?
• Born May 16, 1990
• Attends American Leadership Academy
• What inspires you to play softball? “Knowing that one day I will participate in a big men’s world tournament and show everyone that I can compete.â€
• Favorite pro team: Atlanta Braves
• Favorite food: Spaghetti
• Favorite Quote: “Impossible is nothing.†— Nike
• Favorite movie: Without a Paddle
• Three people, living or dead, you would have dinner with: Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Jennie Finch
Accomplishments
2007 ASA 18U Page Break Jrs
• Finished fourth in national championship finals
• Named team’s MVP
• Named team’s Offensive Player of the Year
2006 ASA 18U Page Break Jrs
2005 ASA 18U Page Break Jrs
Coach’s Corner
“One of the leaders of the team. Always keeps his teammates loose, but focused.â€
— Coach Scott Standerfer
Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
Eighth in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 26-29, 2008.
#17 Cedrick Lang
Height: 6′ 3″
Position: C/1B – R/R
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
2468 miles to Whitehorse
Did You Know ?
• Born May 12, 1992
• Attends O’Gorman High School
• What inspires you to play softball? “Having the opportunity to play for my country.â€
• Favorite food: Steak
• Favorite pro team: Green Bay Packers
• Dream career: Professional baseball player
• Favorite Quote: “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.” — Michael Jordan
Accomplishments
2007 ASA 18U Sioux Falls Rookies
• National Champions
2007 ISC 19U McDermotts of Baltimore
• International Champions
2007 NAFA 23U Kegel Knights of Fargo, N.D.
• National Champions
2006 ASA 16U Sioux Falls Rookies
• National Runner-Up
Coach’s Corner
“A big strong catcher from Sioux Falls, S.D. who has been around the game with his dad — long time pitcher Rick Lang — since he was a small boy. Cedrick has continued to improve his skills over the last couple of years and is really coming into his own as a catcher.â€
— Coach Gary Mullican
Editor’s note: You think he got much practice catching his dad ? 😉
Young Canadian Junior National Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships
This is the sixth in a series of Player Profiles of Canadian National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 26-29, 2008.
#25 Darcy Walushka
Born: April 24th, 1990
Hometown: Victoria, BC
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Position: Center Field, Utility
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birthdate: April 24, 1990
Birthplace: Victoria, BC Canada
Hometown: Victoria, BC Canada
Residence: Victoria, BC Canada
Languages spoken: English
Height: 172 cm / 5’8″
Weight: 68 kg / 150 lbs
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Marital status: Single
Father: Dan
Mother: Tammy
Brothers: Kristopher
Sisters: Shelley
High School: Belmont Senior Secondary
High School Location: Victoria BC
Most Influential Person: Brother Kris.
Who most influence your softball career: My Dad and brother, i was bat boy for my brothers team and travelled with them everywhere.
Softball Goals: Win a Medal as a Member of Team Canada
Club Team: Sooke Smoke
Club Team Coach: Kevin Maycock
Canadian Championships Experience: 2007 Midget Nationals – 1st Place
Years on National Team: 1
Sports Awards: All-Star Outfield 2007 Midget Nationals
Other Sports/Hobbies/Interests: Any Other Sport.
Most Memorable Softball Experience: Winning 5 straight games at 2007 midget nationals to win the title.
Pets: 2 Cats
Favourite Movie: Field of Dreams, 61*
Favourite Food: Pizza, Shrimp
Favourite Athlete: Jose Reyes, Grady Sizemore
Favourite country visited: US
Favourite Hobby: Playing Catch
Favourite Drink: Dr. Pepper
Favourite Quote: Ya Got Good Zip
