ASA Major Tournament
Belleville Softball Complex
South Bend Indiana
Cap tip to our friend Brent Swanson, who sent us a link to the Game summaries and line scores from this tournament. Kudos to the City of South Bend, Indiana Parks and Recreation department, for preparing and posting details of the games. ASA is not exactly famous for providing timely information on its National tournaments, so this is a pleasant discovery.
ASA Major Tournament
Belleville Softball Complex
South Bend Indiana
WINNER’S BRACKET
Second Round games
(Friday, July 31, 2009)
Patsy’s 9
Mets 0
Midwest Stampede 9,
Outlaws 0
Bandits 10
Midland Explorers 4
NY Gremlins 7
Dolan & Murphy’s 0
Second Round games
(Friday, July 31, 2009)
The Bar 4
Stock Pack 1
The Farm 12
Lawmen 0
WINNER’S BRACKET
Third games
(Saturday morning, August 1, 2009)
Winner’s Bracket semi-finals
Patsy’s v. Midwest Stampede
Pueblo Bandits vs. NY Gremlins
LOSER’S BRACKET
Third Round games
(Friday, July 31, 2009)
The Bar 5
Midland Explorers MI 4
Vancouver Grey Sox 8
Dolan & Murphy 1
Albaugh IA 7
Mets 0
Outlaws v. The Farm – not shown yet
Saturday – Loser’s Bracket – Fourth Round Games today
The Bar v. Vancouver Grey Sox
The Farm vs. Lawmen
ASA Major Tournament
Belleville Softball Complex
South Bend Indiana
WINNER’S BRACKET
First Round games
(Thursday July 30, 2009)
Patsy’s-Broken Bow, NE, 6
Lightning, Marshal MI 0
Ashland-Mets, Ashland, MI, 9
Anderson Lawmen, Anderson IN 2
Midwest Stampede, IA 8
Vancouver Grey Sox, BC, 1
Duncan Outlaws, Elkhard IN 6
The Bar-Appleton, WI , 4
Midland Explorers, MI 8
DC Current, Bremen, IN 0
“Play in Game”
Pueblo Bandits, Pueblo, CO 7
Ashland Stock Pack, Ashland OH 0
Pueblo Bandits, Pueblo, CO 1
Albaugh, Inc. Elkhart, IN 0
NY Gremlins, Long Island, NY 5
The Farm, Madison, WI 2
Dolan & Murphy, Aurora, IL 5
Quad City Sox, Davenport, IA 3
WINNER’S BRACKET
Second Round games
(Friday, July 31, 2009)
The USA (4-1) and Great Britain (3-2) square off tonight at 8:30 p.m. Saskatoon time, in a big game for both clubs. The game has playoff implications for the two, as well as two other teams in their pool, Pool A, Japan and the Phillipines.
Follow the text play-by-play with Al Doran of Al’s Fastball, by clicking here.
The game is just underway at press time, with Paul Koert toeing the rubber for the USA and Rich Haldane for Great Britain.
The USA lost their first game to New Zealand, but has won four straight.
Great Britain lost their first two, to the Philippines and New Zealand, but has won three in a row, including an upset win over Japan to pull to within one game of the USA.
If the USA wins, they would clinch 2nd place within Pool A, and grab a “double life” for the playoff round, along with New Zealand.
If Great Britain wins, they could wind up in sole possession of second place, with three other teams (likely) tied for third, with 4-3 records. (assuming GB and USA win their games tomorrow and New Zealand beats Japan).
1. New Zealand is 6-0
2. USA is 4-1
3. Japan is 4-2
4. Great Britain is 3-2
5. The Philippines are 3-3
Only four teams qualify for the playoffs.
From the official USA Softball site:
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada — The USA Softball Men’s Fast Pitch National Team bounced back from a humbling loss against New Zealand Friday with a convincing 7-0 victory over Denmark (1-1) Saturday at the International Softball Federation World Men’s Softball Championship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
(photos: L to R, Matt Palazzo, Frank DeGroat and Chase Turner)
Team USA (1-1) erupted for five runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by Matt Palazzo’s (Des Moines, Iowa) two-run homer. Frank DeGroat (Ringwood, N.J.) added a two-run homer in the top of the sixth inning to give the USA the seven run mercy-rule margin. Chase Turner (Stockton, Calif.) had three of the team’s 11 hits, while Palazzo and DeGroat added two each.
Travis Price (Corona, Calif.) picked up the win, allowing four hits while striking out six and walking one in five innings. Paul Koert pitched the sixth, striking out two. Jesper Panduro took the loss, yielding three runs on five hits, walking four and striking out four in 3 2/3 innings.
“After a tough loss last night, it was paramount that we bounced back in good fashion today,” said Team USA Head Coach Peter Turner (Stockton, Calif.). “We’re back on track and look forward to the challenges ahead.”
Next up for Team USA is a match with Japan (2-0) Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Saskatoon time.
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Digital clock shows local Saskatoon time.
USA opens ISF World Championship play tonight against the defending world Champions, the New Zealand Black Sox:
Scheduled for 9pm CDT, but they are at least an hour behind.
Digital clock shows local Saskatoon time.
*Note: it appears that Saskatoon is on standard time, not daylight savings, so they are only an hour ahead of California time.
(click logo to visit the official ISF XII World Championships website)
(click logo to visit the official ISF XII World Championships website)
The following is the second in a series of team previews for the 2009 ISF World Championships that begins later this week. The USA squad opens the tournament Friday night, July 17 against the reigning world champions, the New Zealand Black Sox.
From the USA Softball website:
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Although the USA Softball Men’s National Fast Pitch Team is one of the most decorated in the world, it has been 21 years since the Americans stood atop the World Championship podium. Team USA aims to change that July 17-27 when they compete at the 2009 International Softball Federation Men’s World Softball Championship in Saskatoon, Canada.
“I think we’ve got a good mix of guys that will make us competitive with the best teams in the world,†coach Pete Turner (Stockton, Calif.) said. “We have some great hitters but if our bats are struggling, it’s not game over for us. We have a strong pitching staff that I think can carry us through.â€
The squad will be led by pitchers Terry Luster (Bunceton, Mo.), Travis Price (Corona, Calif.) and Paul Koert (Brooklin, Ontario). Also competing are Frank DeGroat Jr. (Ringwood, N.J); Chris Delarwelle (Forestville, Wis.); Nate Devine (Sonora, Calif.); Don Garvey (Appleton, Wis.); Paul Koert (Brooklin, Ontario); Adam LaLonde (Ashland, Ky.); Kyle Magnusson (Minot, N.D.); Tyron McKinney (Asland, Ohio); Blake Miller (Kingsville, Texas); Daryn Miller (Creve Coeur, Ill.); Matt Palazzo (Des Moines, Iowa); Stephen Pinocchio (Jamestown, Calif.); Landy Rodriguez (West Haverstraw, N.Y.); Marcus Tan (Union City, Calif.) and Chase Turner (Stockton, Calif.).
The 17 men are part of a program that has won five gold medals (1966, 1968, 1976, 1980 and 1988), one silver (1972) and three bronze (1984, 1992 and 2000). In 2004, the last time the World Championships were contested, Team USA finished a disappointing fourth.
“Not winning a medal was a little shocking to us to be quite honest,†Turner said. “We were cruising through the pool play but when we got to the playoffs, I think we kind of got ahead of ourselves and lost control of the situation. Before we knew it, we were out of contention and asking what just happened. I don’t think any of us want to feel that way again.â€
Team USA starts the 2009 World Championships by going against the one of the best teams, five-time World Champion New Zealand, which has won the last three World titles (1996, 2000 and 2004), when pool play kicks off July 17. Also competing in Saskatoon are 2004 World silver medalists Canada and bronze medalists Australia, although the United States will not face those teams in pool play.
“There is going to be a lot of competition in Saskatoon. There are a lot of countries with a lot of talent,†Turner said. “But what happened in 2004 doesn’t determine what is going to happen here in 2009 so it’s a clean slate for everyone. We’re going to go out there and play our hardest every day like we would have if we were the defending World Champions.â€
The other pool play matches for Team USA are with Denmark on July 18; Japan on July 19; Philippines on July 20; Botswana on July 21; Great Britain on July 22; and Mexico on July 23. The World playoffs are July 24-25 with the medal rounds on July 26. Following the bronze medal game at noon, two teams will play for the 2009 International Softball Federation World Men’s Softball Championship title at 3 p.m. in the Bob Van Impe Stadium.
As a tune-up for the 2009 World Men’s Championship, the men competed in four exhibition games in Salem, Va., going undefeated against the Virginians (Salem, Va.) and Keatings (Pa.) Fitness Center.
“I am happy with the results. The guys played real well (against the Virginians and Keatins) so it was a great tune-up for the World Championships,†Turner said. “I am happy with the way that they were hitting the ball out there. And our pitching staff did exactly what we wanted, putting up zeros on the board. I really think this is one of the strongest men’s teams that we’ve had in a while.â€
The team will hold exhibitions July 15-16 against the Philippines, Saskatoon Diamondbacks and Bruno Merchants in Saskatoon. “These games are just tune-ups to get everyone playing together as a team, to get everyone understanding their roles and responsibilities before we get into Worlds,†Turner said.
For more information about Worlds, visit:
www.2009worldsmensfastpitch.com.
2009 Men’s Fast Pitch National Team Schedule
World Men’s Fast Pitch Championships
July 15
Philippines (Ex.)
Saskatoon, Canada
July 15
Saskatoon Diamondbacks (Ex.)
Saskatoon, Canada
July 16
Bruno Merchants (Ex.)
Saskatoon, Canada
July 17 – OPENING NIGHT
New Zealand
Saskatoon, Canada
July 18
Denmark
Saskatoon, Canada
July 19
Japan
Saskatoon, Canada
July 20
Philippines
Saskatoon, Canada
July 21
Botswana
Saskatoon, Canada
July 22
Great Britain
Saskatoon, Canada
July 23
Mexico
Saskatoon, Canada
July 24-27
Pending (Playoffs)
Saskatoon, Canada
USA ROSTER
Click here for individual player profiles.
Adam LaLonde
Blake Miller
Chase Turner
Chris DeLarwelle
Daryn Miller
Don Garvey
Frank DeGroat, Jr.
Kyle Magnusson
Landy Rodriguez
Marcus Tan
Matt Palazzo
Nate Devine
Paul Koert
Stephen Pinocchio
Terry Luster
Travis Price
Tyron McKinney
Head Coach Peter Turner
Asst Coach Thad Brown
Asst. Coach Avon Meacham
Salem welcomes USA fast pitch softball team
By JOHN APPICELLO, WSLS10 Sports Anchor
Our older viewers will remember the “king and his court†touring the nation back when men’s fast pitch softball was all the rage.
After falling from the limelight, it’s enjoying a bit of a renaissance.
Team USA is in Salem this weekend. The red white and blue squad is coming together after a three and a half week break, and this is their last stop before the World Cup competition in Canada.
Because these men go back and forth to their regular jobs, they relish the chance to compete at the sport they love.
Friday night against a group of Salem stars, Team USA won 9-2. Then they promptly dispatched a ranked team from Pennsylvania, Keating Fitness, 12-2.
Coach Peter Turner explained that men’s fast pitch used to get the attention, but now the women’s game has taken over, and the roles are reversed. Because his team doesn’t get as many opportunities, they relish the ones they get—even if they are little ones.
Saturday, June 27 11am – Salem Local All-Stars vs. Keatings Fitness
6pm – Team USA vs. Salem Local All-Stars
8pm – Team USA vs. Keatings Fitness Center
General Admission – $5 person per day
Who can you spot in the video?
(The video features an interview with Pete Turner)
(click logo for original news story)
Men’s U-S Fast-Pitch Softball Team is coming to Salem, Virginia
Scot Thomas the Virginia Tech Head Softball coach is coming out of the dugout and onto the playing field.
There will be a debut or re-debut of another kind on the diamond this weekend.
The Men’s United States Fast-Pitch Softball Team is coming to Salem this weekend. They will be playing at the Moyer Sports Complex on both Friday and Saturday against two different teams, one from Pennsylvania and one made up of players from our area.
The local team will also have some coaches on the playing field. Scot Thomas the Virginia Tech Head Softball coach is coming out of the dugout and onto the playing field.
As is Roanoke College Head Coach Mike Mitchell, who is expected to start at Pitcher for the Salem All-Stars.
General Admission tickets are just $5 for either day. That gets you 2 games of action with Team USA.
