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Maddy’s Monday Night Photos – Best of the West

Sunday, August 6th, 2006

For those of you who have been asking, we’ve posted the photos that Maddy took at the 16th Annual Best of the West Tournament in beautiful Santa Barbara, California last weekend.

Click the link here, then the menu buttons on the left for Gallery 1 and Gallery 2. The photos are of the semi-finals and championship game, only, as we didn’t make it up there until Sunday. You’ll also note that the photos are posted at Maddy’s (new) site, www.maddysphotos.com, as we’ve run out of space temporarily at Fastpitchwest. By the way, Amtrak proved to be a great way to go, should you get the chance in the future. The fields were just blocks from the train station, and a good portion of the ride runs right along the beach.

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So Cal Players Shine at ASA Major

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

A couple of Southern Californians are playing for The Farm Tavern at the ASA Major. One is a regular, Todd Budke, and another, a pick up from Team Rainey, Stan Grebeck. They both played a key role in the Farm’s 2-1 squeaker over Keatings Thursday:

“The only run Gorreau would need came in the sixth inning when Todd Budke, a second-team All-America last year, singled, scoring Stan Grebeck. Grebeck walked to open the inning and advanced to second on a ground out before Budke laced an RBI single to right field.”

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Young Bucks Head to Mankato MN for 23 and under Nationals

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

Clyde Bennett’s “Young Bucks” head to Mankato Minnesota this week for the 23 and under Nationals. Pitcher Anthony Martinez will be on the hill for his last 23 and under National, and will be supported by, among others, USA Jr. Men’s third baseman, Kevin Castillo. The team finished second in last year’s tournament, winning the first championship game, but having to catch flights home, and unable to play the “if” game. We’ll keep an eye on them, and post updates as they become available.

Roster for Young Bucks:
Adam Alegria C Santa Barbara Ca 23
Larry Watts Jr. C Huntington Beach Ca 20
Matt Morales C Santa Barbara Ca 21
Anthony Martinez P Corona Ca 23
Jerry Sanders P Seattle Wa. 23
Kevin Castillo 1B 3B Long Beach Ca 19
Jason Reynolds 1B Santa Barbara Ca 23
Clay Miller 2B Santa Barbara Ca 21
Chris Paiva 3B Pico Rivera Ca 23
Danyel Dondero 3B Bishop Ca 16
Jason Obregon SS Pico Rivera Ca 23
Chris Marsh OF Santa Barbara Ca. 22
Eric Smalling OF Pasadena Ca 19
Jose Hernandez OF Oceanside Ca 21
Isaac Hernandez OF Whittier Ca 23

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FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs are “Best of the West”

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

Reversal of Fortunes as Utah squad rebounds from 0-3 Saturday for perfect 3-0 Sunday and Best of the West title

FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT – 9
Panteras, CA – 4
WP-Dave Ratliff
LP-Ron Rupp; Randy Clay in relief
HR-Jesse Bullock (2) (Hi Desert), 4 RBI; Tony Beeson, 2-3, 3 RBI (Panteras)

Most Valuable Pitcher- Dave Ratliff (Hi Desert Dawgs)
Co-Most Valuable Player – Jesse Bullock and Rob Winterhalder (Hi Desert Dawgs);

Check back soon, as we’ll have more details to post on the Dawgs run to the title.


Click here for the complete Best of the West Scoreboard

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Best of the West – Elimination Sunday – 10:45am Semi-finals

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, Panteras advance to Best of the West Final

Game 12

10:45 AM – Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 1 Vs 2nd Place
Taylor Farms, CA – 5
Panteras, CA – 15
WP-Ron Rupp
LP-Greg “Spud” Barker
HR-Jimmy Buentello (Panteras); Johnny “Pee Wee” Rodriguez (Panteras)

Game 13
10:45 AM – Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 2 Vs 1st Place
Team Rainey, CA – 1
FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT – 2
WP-Cody Thompson; Save-Dave Ratliff
LP-Sebastian Gervasutti
HR-Jesse Bullock (FSR);


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Best of the West – 9am Elimination Scores

Sunday, July 30th, 2006

Game 10
Taylor Farms, CA – 3
Young Bucks, CA – 2
9 innings
WP-Rob Davis
LP-Anthony Martinez
HR-Eric Smalling (Young Bucks); Kevin Castillo, RBI (Young Bucks)
The Bucks scored one run in the first and one in the second. Taylor Farms scored two in the 4th to tie it, winning it in the 9th inning. In the first tie breaker inning, Taylor loaded the bases with no outs, but did not score, Martinez escaping on 2 K’s. Taylor scored in the 9th when the throw to first on an infield grounder went wide of first.

Game 11
FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs – 8
United Sports Academy – 1
WP-Steve Morgan
LP-Cary Weiler
HR-Tyler Perry (2) (FSR); Rob Winterhalder (2) (FSR); Doug Hajjar (FSR)

10:45 am semi-final games underway:
Team Rainey v. FSR Hi Desert Dawgs
Panteras vs. Taylor Farms

12:30 pm PST Championship game


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Best of the West – Game 9 Score, Standings & Sunday Schedule

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

Game 9
Team Rainey, CA – 8
United Sports Academy, CA – 0
WP-Sebastian Gervasutti
LP-Matt Barnes
HR-Roy Guinaldo (2) (Team Rainey); Tony Acedo (Team Rainey); Chris
Hunt (Team Rainey)

That concludes the Pool Play portion of the tournament.

Standings & Seeding:
1. Team Rainey, CA -(3-0), 2 runs allowed
2. Panteras, CA (3-0), 12 runs allowed
3. Taylor Farms, CA (1-2), 13 runs allowed
4. United Sports Academy, CA (1-2) 15 runs allowed
5. Young Bucks, CA (1-2), 18 runs allowed
6. FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs (0-3)

Pairings for Sunday’s Single Elimination Bracket:
Sunday July 30

Game 10
9:00 AM Field #1 3rd Place Vs 5th Place
Taylor Farms, CA vs. Young Bucks, CA

Game 11
9:00 AM Field #2 4th Place Vs 6th Place
United Sports Academy, CA vs. FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT

Game 12
10:45 AM – Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 1 Vs 2nd Place
Winner Taylor Farms/Young Bucks vs. Panteras, CA

Game 13
10:45 AM – Winner of 9:00 AM game on Field 2 Vs 1st Place
United Sports Academy/FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs vs. Team Rainey, CA

Game 14
12:30 PM Winners of the 10:45 AM games play in the Championship Game

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Best of the West Scores – Games 7 & 8

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

[Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament scores, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn:

Game 7 (2:15pm)
Panteras, CA – 6
FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT – 3
WP-Dave (tournament director & ISC Streaming Media maven) Blackburn; save-Ron Rupp
LP-Cody Thompson
HR-Keith Barker (Panteras, his 4th of the day, leading off the game); Tony Beeson, 3-run homer; (Panteras); Jimmy Buentello, 2 run homer (Panteras). All 6 Pantera runs scored on home runs. The Panteras finish the day with a perfect 3-0 record with 12 runs allowed while the Dawgs fell to 0-3, allowing 14 runs.

Game 8
Taylor Farms, CA – 8
Young Bucks, CA – 1
WP-Greg “Spud” Baker
LP-Jerry Sanders
HR-Brian Teeters (Taylor); Shawn Mandolesi (Taylor); and James Close (Taylor); Issac Hernandez (Young Bucks). Taylor Farms and the Young Bucks finish the day with 1-2 records.

The final game of the day, underway at 5:45pm PST, between Team Rainey (2-0) and United Sports Academy (1-1).

Click here for the complete Best of the West Scoreboard

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Best of the West Scores – Games 3-6

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

[Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament scores, courtesy of tournament director, David Blackburn:

Game 3 (10:45am)
United Sports Academy, CA – 5
Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT – 4
WP-Matt Barnes
LP-Steve Morgan
HR-Darren Stiles (United); (Stiles is the son of ISC Hall of Famer, Hice Stiles)Tyler Perry (Hi-Desert), Jesse Bullock (Hi-Desert)

Game 4 (10:45am)
Panteras, CA – 8
Young Bucks, CA – 6
WP-Randy Clay; save-Ron Rupp
LP-Jerry Sanders
HR-Keith Barker (2) (Panteras); Tony Beeson (Panteras); Jason Obregon (Young Bucks).
Keith Barker also homered in the earlier 9am game, giving him three on the day. Kevin Castillo (USA Jr. Men team member) and Miller were 2-4 for the Young Bucks. .

Game 5
Team Rainey, CA – 8
Taylor Farms, CA – 0
WP-Bricklen Anderson
LP-Rob Davis
HR-Neil Sauerheber (Team Rainey)

Game 6
Young Bucks, CA – 3
United Sports Academy – 2
WP-Anthony Martinez
LP-Cary Weiler
HR-Jose Hernandez, 2 run homer and 2-3 for the Young Bucks; Kevin Castillo drove in the other run for the Bucks;


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Best of the West Scores – 9am Sat

Saturday, July 29th, 2006

[Beautiful Santa Barbara, CA]-16th Annual Best of the West tournament underway, with final scores just in on the 9am games:

Saturday July 29
9:00 AM Field #1 Team Rainey Vs FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs
9:00 AM Field #2 Panteras Vs Taylor Farms

Game 1:
Team Rainey, CA – 3
FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs, UT – 2
WP-Sebastian Gervasutti, in relief of Bricklen Anderson
LP-Dave Ratliff

A come-from-behind win for Team Rainey, with Stan Grebeck’s RBI single tying the game and Jesse Duncan coming home to score the winning run on a sacrific fly.

Game 2:
Panteras, CA – 4
Taylor Farms, CA – 3
WP-Ron Rupp
LP-Ron Mizener

Also a come-from-behind win in this one, in dramatic fashion, as the Panteras’ Johnny “Pee Wee” Rodriguez hit a 2 run walk-off homer to win this one. The Panteras Tony Beeson led off the 7th, reaching on an infield error, and scored on the walk-off homer. Keith Barker also homered for the Panteras. Chris Bunch homered for Taylor Farms, and Shawn Mandolesi had an RBI hit for Taylor.

The second set of games now underway:
10:45 AM Field #1 FSR Hi-Desert Dawgs Vs United Sports Academy
10:45 AM Field #2 Panteras Vs Young Bucks


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