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USA Men Drop 2 at 3 Nations Challenge

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Thanks to Julie Bartel/ASA/USA Softball for this information.

For Immediate Release: 7/5/08

USA Men’s National Team UPDATE from 3 Nations Challenge

Game 1- Thursday, July 3
Canada 4 USA 2

In the Opening game of the 3 Nations Challenge in Saskatoon, the USA Men’s National team pitching kept the powerful Canadian Men’s Team off balance. The Canadian hitters managed only four hits off of pitchers Sean Kelly (Homer, Mich.) and Cody Thomson (Herriman, Utah). Kelly, the starter went five strong innings giving up four runs and four hits in five innings, walking three and striking out one. Kelly dropped to 0-1 in the tournament. The crowd of 1,950 was treated to early action as the Canadians led off the game with a solo home run by Ryan Wolfe. Wolfe had a three- run homer in the fifth and accounted for three of the four Canadian runs.

The American bats have struggled to get key hits. The USA outhit Canada five to four. Leadoff hitter Blake Miller (Kingsville, Texas) went 2-for-3 and was the catalyst for the American offense. In the fourth, Miller led off the inning with being hit by a pitch and was advanced to third by a Steve Pinnochio (Merced, Calif.) bunt and a Canadian error. Matt Palazzo (Pleasant Hill, Iowa) then scored Miller with an infield out. In the fifth inning, right fielder Eddie Ketelhut (Canton, Mich.) led off with a single and scored on a single by Blake Miller.

The Americans moved to 0-1 in the Challenge while Canada moved to 1-0.

Canada.1.0.0.0.3.0.0-4.4.1
USA………..0.0.0.1.1.0.0-2.5.0

Winning Pitcher: Frank Cox Losing Pitcher: Sean Kelly

Game 2 – Thursday, July 3
Japan 8 USA 3

The second game of the night was a slugfest as Japan and the United States combined for 20 hits in a three hour and twenty minute marathon. Japanese shortstop Ryuji Hazeyama led the Japanese with a home run and two singles. The Americans were led by right fielder Chase Turner (Stockton, Calif.) who had a single and a home run. Nate Devine (Merced, Calif.) also went 2-for-3 after replacing USA centerfielder Chad Seeman (Chenoa, Ill.) who was lost for the tournament with a fractured finger that happened on a bunt attempt in the third inning. The game was close until the fifth when the Japanese scored five, keyed by a Masateru Matsuoka grand slam. The Americans continued to hit well, but left nine runners on base.

Losing pitcher Travis Price (Corona, Calif.) went 5 2/3 innings giving up nine hits and eight runs. The Japanese threw four pitchers led by starter Tatsuya Hamag who went four innings and struck out nine. The Americans dropped to 0-2 in the tournament. Japan is now 1-0.

Japan 020 105 0 8 10 0
USA 000 002 1 3 10 0

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Last Chance ASA Qualifier – Hayward, CA

Friday, July 4th, 2008

I have attached an invitation for the 2008 A.S.A. Men’s B/C Fastpitch Invitational Tournament to be played in Hayward, California. As the 2008 ASA Roster Freeze date is on Thursday, July 17th, 2008, this tournament is the last qualifying tournament offered in which your team will be able to qualify to enter your respective 2008 National Tournaments. If you have not played in a previous ASA event to qualify your team for the Nationals your team must play in this tourney to meet the qualifying guidelines.

I have also attached an ASA Championship Roster Form for your use. A.S.A. Official Championship Roster Form, signed by each player and approved by teams local A.S.A. Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner must be turned in by the roster deadline of: Thursday, July 17th, 2008; 3:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or are in need of further information please do not hesitate to contact me at (510) 703-8352.

Thanks,
Vanessa Woodmansee
Men’s Fastpitch League and Tournament Coordinator
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Oakland ASA

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USA Men’s National team loses two exhibition starts to Canadian National Team

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

From Al’s Fastball:

Thursday, July 3, 2008
USA Men’s National team loses two exhibition starts to Canadian National Team

MELFORT, Saskatchewan — The USA Men’s National team went on the road in Saskatchewan to take on the Canadian National team and loss two exhibition games Wednesday night. The team traveled to Melfort, SK and played in front of over 1,400 spectators on a cool night. Team Canada swept the doubleheader by scores of 5-0 and 4-1.

Game 1 – Canada 5 USA 0
In the first game, Team USA could not score against the hard throwing Grant Patterson. Shortstop Blake Miller (Kingsville, Texas) was on base three times going 2-2 and also getting on base after being hit by a pitch. Team USA’s best scoring chance was in the sixth when Chad Seeman (Chenoa, Ill.) led off the inning with a single. After a Steve Pinnochio (Merced, Calif.) strikeout, Miller was hit by a pitch giving the U.S. two baserunners. Third baseman Matt Palazzo (Pleasant Hill, Iowa) then grounded into an inning ending double play. Left fielder Eddie Ketelhut (Canton, Mich.) had the lone extra base hit for the Americans, a double in the fifth inning with two outs. Ketelhut was stranded when right fielder Chase Turner (Stockton, Calif.) grounded out to first.

Team USA starting pitcher Cody Thomson (0-1) (Herriman, Utah) threw well allowing just six hits and striking out seven. The home run was key for the Canadians as they hit three solo home runs. Second baseman Jody Eildt was 2-3 with two solo home runs in the game. Canadian catcher Steve Crawford was 2-2 with three RBI on a double and solo home run.

Game 2 – Canada 4 USA 1
In the second game, Team USA managed only two hits against a pair of Canadian pitchers. The lone USA run was on a long solo home run by Seeman in the fifth inning. The only other hit was a single in the second off of Canadian starter Trevor Eithier. Eithier went five innings and was relieved by Derek Mayson who threw two scoreless innings. American pitcher Gerald Pyle (0-1) (Simi Valley, Calif.) tossed five innings giving up seven hits and walking four. He was relieved in the sixth by Sean Kelly (Homer, Mich.) who gave up just one hit.

Team USA ends their exhibition tour at 1-2 as they begin play tonight in the 3 Nations Challenge at 6:30 p.m. (MST) against Japan. The second game of the evening will feature USAagainst Canada at 8:30 p.m. (MST).

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USA Softball announces pool

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008


OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Amateur Softball Association announced today the 28 athletes invited to attend the USA Softball Men’s National team selection camp May 23-26 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. The Men’s National Team Selection Committee will be choosing a team to compete in the Tri-Nation Competition taking place July 3-6 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Canada, Japan and the U.S. are the three participating teams. The 18-member team will be announced on Friday, May 30 at noon/CST.

The athletes invited to attend the camp are listed below in alphabetical order:

1. Paul Algar (Lexington, Ill.)
2. Kyle Beane (Auburn, Mich.)
3. Kevin Castillo (Long Beach, Calif.)
4. Frank DeGroat, Jr. (Ringwood, N.J.)
5. Nate Devine (Merced, Calif.)
6. Bryant Hale (Pinckneyville, Ill.)
7. Bryan Hansen (Denmark, Wis).
8. B.J. Hunhoff (Harrisburg, S.D.)
9. Chris Hunt (Corona, Calif.)
10. Tim Hunt (La Habra, Calif.)
11. Tim Jorgensen (Green Bay, Wis.)
12. John Kelly (Chester, Iowa)
13. Sean Kelly (Homer, Mich.)
14. Eddy Ketelhut (Canton, Mich).
15. Brian Lammers (Lincoln, Neb.)
16. Jason Loe (Sioux Falls, S.D.)
17. Kyle Magnusson (Salt Lake City, Utah)
18. Joel Manfredi (Stockton, Calif.)
19. Blake Miller (Kingsville, Texas)
20. Daryn Miller (Bloomington, Ill.)
21. Matt Palazzo (Pleasant Hill, Iowa)
22. Steve Pinocchio (Merced, Calif.)
23. Travis Price (Corona, Calif.)
24. Gerald Pyle (Simi Valley, Calif.)
25. Brian Ree (Gresham, Ore.)
26. Chad Seeman (Chenoa, Ill.)
27. Cody Thomson (Herriman, Utah)
28. Chase Turner (Stockton, Calif.)

The 2008 USA Softball Men’s National team will be led by head coach Peter Turner (Stockton, Calif.) and assistants Thad Brown (Modesto, Calif.) and Avon Meacham (Upper Marlboro, Md.).

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North Pacific Coast Tournament Series – April 5-6

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

From our friend in Northern California, Vanessa Woodmansee. Looks like it’s going to be a busy weekend of fastpitch for teams in/from the Golden State. The SCIFL hosts their “Las Vegas Roadie” this weekend too.

Hello,

I have attached the 2008 Men’s ASA Class “C” Fastpitch North Pacific Coast Tournament Series game schedule, special rules and driving directions to the fields. Please note game times as this is a 3 game guarantee bracketing setup. All games on Saturday will be played at the Alden Oliver Sports Complex located at 258 Eden Park Place, Hayward. Games on Sunday will be played at the Larry Standley Softball Filed located at 27182 Patrick Avenue, Hayward. Hotel information was sent out in the previous e-mail.

Teams Registered include:
Romie’s Angels, Hayward
Meehlies Modular Warriors, Stockton
The Menehunes, San Francisco
Northcoast KTM, Willits
Dresslerville AC, Gardnerville, Nevada
Funky Monkey, Hayward
Santa Rosa Fastpitch Blue, Santa Rosa
Da Bruddah’s, Hayward
Team Bloodline, Guernville, CA

If you have any questions or are in need of further information please feel free to contact me @ (510) 703-8352.

Thanks and see you all on Saturday.

Vanessa Woodmansee
MFP Tournament Coordinator
Hayward, CA

Click here for the bracket and schedule.

Driving directions and Travel series rules after the jump.

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Rude Pac Loads Up for ASA “C” Nationals

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Last year, the Rude Pac came away from the NAFA World Series with the “A” Major crown, behind the stellar pitching of Spud Barker. After improving their roster even more for 2008, they were at the head of the class on many pre-season pick cards, amongst the local So Cal teams competing in the So Cal Independent Fastpitch League (SCIFL).

But in Palm Springs a couple weekends ago, the Pac was knocked off in a semi-final, having to watch the Panteras and Long Beach Black Sox square off in the finals, with the Black Sox coming away the winner. Worse still, the Pac was shutout by the Panteras in their semi-final.

Now comes the news that Rude Pac has their sights set on the ASA “C” National in Prescott, Arizona, over the Labor Day weekend, after getting pitchers Spud Barker, Gerald Pyle and Mark Bennett re-classified to the “C” Division.

We’ll let fastpitch fans draw their own conclusions on this one.

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Pac Coast ASA Tournament – April 5-6

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

South County Softball Association Hayward Area Recreation And Park District

Oakland A.S.A.
2008 A.S.A. Men’s Class “A/B/C” Fastpitch
Pacific Coast Tournament Series
April 5 & 6, 2008
Tournament Information

All teams must be registered A.S.A and in good standing with their local Amateur Softball Association.

TOURNAMENT: 2008 A.S.A. Men’s Class “A/B” & “C” FASTPITCH
LOCATION: Hayward, California, Field Locations TBA
DATE: April 5th & 6th, 2008
ENTRY FEE: $410.00 Payable to “S.C.S.A.”
MAIL TO: S.C.S.A
C/o John Gouveia or Vanessa Woodmansee
1099 “E” Street, Hayward, CA 94541
ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

PHONE INQUIRIES: Vanessa Woodmansee (510) 881-8465

E-MAIL INQUIRIES: SCSAHAYCA@aol.com

FAX: (510) 881-6751 Attn: John Gouveia

TEAM ROSTER: A.S.A. Official Championship Roster Form, signed by each player and approved by teams local A.S.A. Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner must be turned in prior to your team’s first game of the tournament.

FORMAT: 3 Game Guarantee Bracketing

AWARD: Travel Fund Award to the Champion; $25.00 per team’s entry will be set aside for the Champion

Once the scheduling has been completed it is final. Any teams that withdraw after the schedule has been completed will NOT receive a refund.

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2008 North Pacific Coast Region ASA Schedule

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Thanks to Vanessa Woodmansee for info on the Northern California Schedule for 2008.

I have attached the 2008 Men’s ASA North Pacific Coast Tournament Series Schedule of Events and Format. The Series Championship will be played on the weekend of July 19 & 20, 2008 in Hayward. All teams wishing to participate must have played in (2) tournament series events listed on the attached schedule.

In order to be eligible to play in the 2008 Men’s Class “C” Fastpitch National Tournament in Prescott, Arizona teams must have participated in at least (1) ASA sanctioned event.

If you have any questions or are in need of further information please do not hesitate to contact your local ASA Commissioner or Tournament Coordinators that are listed on the attached information. For complete ASA Tournament Listings and contacts visit the ASA Region 14 Website at www.Region14.com.

Thanks and have a great season.

Vanessa Woodmansee
MFP Tournament and League Coordinator
Hayward, CA
(510) 881-8465
E-mail: SCSAHAYCA@aol.com

Schedule and Rules Below, after the jump.

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ASA Announces 2008 USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team Roster

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Oklahoma City, Okla. — The Amateur Softball Association, the National Governing Body of Softball in the U.S., announced today the 2008 USA Softball Junior Men’s National team roster that will compete in the 2008 World Championship.

“I think this is the best group we have ever put together for the Junior Men’s program,” said head coach Tim Lyon. “This team is as prepared as any team we have ever sent to the World Championship and now it’s up to them. We tell the athletes it’s how hard they work between now and June that will dictate whether they are on the medal stand.”

The Red, White and Blue will compete at the International Softball Federation VIII Jr. Men’s World Championship, June 20-29 in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. Team USA will be led by head coach Tim Lyon (South Jordan, Utah), and assistant coaches Gary Mullican (Yorba Linda, Calif.) and Scott Standerfer (Charleston, Ill.). Team USA finished fifth in the 2005 World Championships, tying their best finish in World Championship history. In 1993, they posted a 4-8 record and placed fifth as well.

The 2008 USA Softball Junior Men’s National Team rosters includes:

Robbie Black (Salem, Utah)

Jeremy Cline (Pauma Valley, Calif.)

Nicholas Cole (Sacramento, Calif.)

Mitchell Elliott (Wexford, Pa.)

James Hartman (Hartford, S.D.)

Mike Hayes (Salem, Utah)

B.J. Hunhoff (Harrisburg, S.D.)

Tyson Lambourne (Spanish Fork, Utah)

Cedrick Lang (Sioux Falls, S.D.)

Gentry Mitchell (Spanish Fork, Utah)

Chris Norris (Spanish Fork, Utah)

Robert Reder (Aurora, Ill.)

Nick Santos (Pueblo, Colo.)

Tony Viger (Sioux Falls, S.D.)

Mitch Warne (Sioux Falls, S.D.)

J.T. Weststeyn (Ballwin, Mo.)

Kevin Williams (Lake Crystal, Minn.)

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ASA Announces 2008 Men’s Fast Pitch Restricted Players List

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Oklahoma City, Okla. — The Amateur Softball Association of America, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, announced today that the following players have been named to the ASA Men’s Fast Pitch Restricted Player’s List (RPL):

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