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Jr D’Backs upset Scarborough

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

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SUMMERSIDE – After making an error in the top of the seventh that allowed Scarborough Wolverines (Ont 1) to cash in the tying run and make it 1-1, Colby Bierle used his ball smarts and speed to race from first base all the way home to score the winning run in a 2-1 upset win over the previously undefeated Wolverines. Earl Ghostkeeper (2-3) drove home pinch runner Codie Gross with the game’s first run. The Wolverines countered in the top of the seventh when Ryan Jaynes brought home Brad Fogal when Bierle fumbled the ball to allow the game to tie.

When he had the chance to make amends for his mistake, Bierle (1-4) put it into high gear. “When I the coach waving me that just made me beared down even more and run that much harder,” Bierle said after the thrilling win Barry Sparvier, whose two home runs and three RBI keyed an earlier 5-4 win over Elmira Advance Millwright Tuesday afternoon, was thrilled to get this win over their rivals from Scarborough.

“Every year we’ve played they have beaten us in the five years I have played Junior AAA ball,” he said. “I was jacked for this game. Everybody was.” However, Sparvier knows the Diamondbacks will need to enjoy this tonight and regroup Wednesday morning for another big game, this one against the Newfoundland and Labrador Kelly’s Pub Canadians. “We can’t stay too high for long as we still have to show up tomorrow,” he said. Brady Woods allowed just four hits and fanned five batters in picking up the win. He credited his team with the win.

“Today was the game of my life,” he said about the upset win. Andrew Putham (2-3), Jaynes (1-3, RBI) and Dale Broadway (1-3) were the batters to get hits for the Wolverines. Matt Leahy wasn’t as dominant as he had in previous outings, going six and two third innings allowing 10 hits, walking one and striking out six.

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Wolverines, Canadians share lead at Jr. Men’s

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

From The Guardian
“Covers Prince Edward Island Like the Dew”

Host P.E.I. squad suffers five-inning loss to Scarborough at junior fastpitch nationals

JASON SIMMONDS
Transcontinental Media
Tuesday, July 7, 2007

SUMMERSIDE — The Scarborough Wolverines and defending champion Kelly’s Pub Canadians from Newfoundland and Labrador are tied atop the standings of the Canadian junior men’s fast pitch championship.

Both teams sport 3-0 records.

Monday, the Wolverines overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Saint-Leonard Express from Quebec 2-1 in eight innings and blanked the host P.E.I. Source for Sports Twins 10-0 in five innings under the lights.

Scarborough blew the game against P.E.I. (1-1) open with a five-run second inning to open up a 7-0 lead.

“It was a tough result,”said Twins assistant coach Todd Richard. “One big hit put us behind the 8-ball a little farther than we wanted to be early.”

Andrew Putham, who connected for a second-inning grand slam and also tripled, drove in six Scarborough runs and Nick Dambrosio, who also hit a triple, plated three runs.

Winning pitcher Matt Leahy and Greg Dalgarno combined to limit the Twins to three hits. P.E.I. starter Neil Arnold suffered the loss.

Jeremy McKinnon, Mike MacIsaac and D’Arcy LaPierre had the Twins’ hits.

The Canadians received a grand slam from Jon Kane and a three-run blast from Ken Gosse in a seven-run third inning in a 9-2 five-inning victory over Miramichi (N.B.) Vics in the afternoon. In an early-evening matchup of two undefeated teams, the Canadians edged Elmira, Ont., 5-4 in a wild game.

In other games Monday, it was: Elmira 5 Nova Scotia 4 (8 innings); Simcoe 8 Quebec 1; Simcoe 5 Saskatchewan 4; Nova Scotia 11 New Brunswick 2 (6 innings).

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Canadian junior men’s fastpitch at a glance:

Standings –

Kelly’s (N.L.), Scarborough (Ont.), 3-0;
Elmira (Ont.), Simcoe (Ont.), 2-1;
Summerside 1-1;
Saskatoon (Sask.), East Hants (N.S.), 1-2;
Miramichi (N.B.), St-Leonard (Que.), 0-3.

Today’s Games –

12 p.m., Simcoe vs. Summerside;
12:15 p.m., East Hants vs. Scarborough;
2 p.m., Saskatoon vs .Elmira;
4 p.m., Miramichi vs. St-Leonard;
4:15 p.m., Simcoe vs. East Hants;
6 p.m., Summerside vs. Kelly’s;
6:15 p.m., Scarborough vs. Saskatoon;
8 p.m., Elmira vs. St-Leonard.

Website – www.2007jrmensfastpitch.com.

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Long Beach Black Sox, Flor de Cana Top Alliance in 2007

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007


From the SCIFL website:

The 2007 final Alliance Tournament Standings have been completed. No surprise in the A-Major as the Long Beach Black Sox have had a firm grip on the number one position since the second week of the season with the race for second being the position teams played for. For second, Rude-Pac edged the Panteras by two points.

The big race was in the A division between the So Cal Hustlers and Flor de Cana (Latin Heat). The Hustlers held the lead since week one but Flor de Cana kept pace and chipped at the lead each week. They finally caught up to the Hustlers to bring the teams into a tie going into the final weekend. With both teams being eliminated from the tournament at
the same point in the bracket, Flor de Cana lone win in the tournament to take sole possession of first place after the dust had settled.

Congratulations to all teams for a great season and the new Alliance Champs Long Beach Black Sox and Flor de Cana.

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Comox Valley Cannons, B.C. Win 47th Seattle Invitational

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

47th Annual Seattle Invitational
Fastpitch Tournament
Fort Dent Sports Complex, August 4-5, 2007

The Comox Valley Cannons from Courtenay, British Columbia defeat Cleons Auto to Win the 47th Seattle Invitational.

The Comox Valley Cannons hung on to defeat Cleons Auto 5 – 3 to win the 47th Annual Seattle Invitational. The Cannons from Courtenay, British Columbia, jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead in the bottom of the third inning on a 2-run home run by the Cannon first baseman Brad Douglas. The Cannons extended their lead to 5 – 0 in the bottom of the 5th inning on 4 consecutive hits. Left fielder, Kyle Law, lead off the inning with a triple. Right fielder, Michael Pohl, followed with a double to drive in Law. Brad Douglas then singled to drive in Pohl. Center fielder Tyler Douglas completed the scoring by driving in his brother Brad. However, Cleons Auto would not give up. In the 7th inning, as the Cannons Joe Robbins (Tournament MV-Pitcher) began to tire and yielded a couple of walks, Cleons Auto came back with 3 runs highlighted by Sean Praven’s 2-run single. Robbins recoved to get the last 3 outs and wrap up the Championship for the Cannons.

The hard fought Championship Game featured each team’s workhorse pitcher. Ryan Divish of Cleons Auto (Tournament All-Star Pitcher) started all 7 of their games in the tournament. Joe Robbins pitched in 5 of the Cannons 6 games. Robbins finished the Championship Game with 12 K’s.

Game 35 (Championship Game)

Cleons Auto (Tacoma, WA) 3 – 4 – 1
Comox Valley Cannons (Courtenay, B.C.) 5 – 5 – 0
WP – Joe Robbins
LP – Ryan Divish

CR/Adidas (Portland, OR) won the Consolation Championship.

All Stars

C – Mike Loder Cleons Auto
1B – Al Khalaf Cleons Auto
2B – Mike Shock Screaming Yaks
3B – Josh Agnew CR/Adidas
SS – Sean Praven Cleons Auto
OF – Tyler Douglas Comox Valley Cannons
OF – Mike Linnane Bodle Chiropractic
OF – Derek Stith Boise Clippers
U – Benny Van Buskirk Cleons Auto
U – Todd Barnes Comox Valley Cannons
P – Ryan Divish Cleons Auto
P – Jim Robinson Screaming Yaks

MVPitcher – Joe Robbins – Comox Valley Cannons
MVPlayer – Matt Friesen – Comox Valley Cannons

SCOREBOARD
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Baytown Hawks Win Latin Tournament

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Baytown Hawks Win Their 9th Championship Behind MVP’s Potoliccio and Pena

The Baytown Hawks with the pitching of Juan Potoliccio from (Argentina)and Lalo Escobedo from (Chiguagua,Mexico) won the Latin tournament there was also help from other parts of the world like Mark Santillano (Woodbridge Cali.) Reymundo Parra (Encenada, Mexico) Joe Morales ( El Paso Texas) Rene Solis ( El Paso Texas) Roland Gonzales (Houston Texas) Johnny Villanueva (San Antonio Texas) David Rocha (San Antonio Texas) Mark Parre ( San Antonio Texas) Jr Hernandez (Houston Texas) Daniel (pops ) Garcia (baytown texas) Roo Hinojosa ( Baytown Texas ) Matt Hinojosa (Baytown Texas) and Charlie Pena (Brownsville Texas ) the Coaches Michael (Dub) Garcia, Perry Garcia, Daniel (lalis) Garcia and the great Bebe Garcia led us to the 9th championship

All Tournament Team Selections

Mark Santillano third base
Johnny Villanueva outfield
David Rocha catcher
Lalo Escobedo pitcher
Joe Morales golden glove

Outstanding Pitcher – Juan Potoliccio
Most Valuable Player – Charlie Pena

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Tournament at Soboba – So Cal – Sept 14-16

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

The 5th Annual Eric Post Memorial Fastpitch Open Tournament

Hosted By The Soboba BBC/So.Cal. Tribes
September 14th Thru 16th , 2007 At The Soboba Sports Complex
Limited To The First 16 Mens Teams
Teams There Will Be Friday Games
Double Elimination

Mail All Entries To
Isaiah Vivanco
Po Box 531
San Jacinto,Ca 92581
Entry Fee $300
ASA Rules With DH and DR
Debeer 212 Balls Will Be Used
Awards 1st .2nd and 3rd Place Sponsor Trophies
1st Place Hooded Sweatshirts (15)
2nd Place Shirts (15)
3rd Place Shirts (15)
9 All Tourney Awards
1 MV Pitcher
1 MV Player

Any Questions Call Isaiah Vivanco
(951)377-4173
Deadline Is Monday Sept 10th
Make Checks Payable To Isaiah Vivanco

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Youth Clinic At ISC Looking For Players To Help Out

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Editor’s note: We urge any ISC or ISC II players who can help out to contact Tom Crouch. They do great work with the youth clinic, and are working hard to ensure a solid foundation for the future of the game.

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Once again the ISC will be hosting a Youth Fastball clinic at Wilson park in Kitchener Ontario on Monday, Aug 13. The first session will be from 9-1130am and the second session will be
from 1-330pm. We are looking for players who can come out and help with the clinic. The clinic is dependent on players volunteering their time to help with this successful clinic.

On Monday night at 630 at Peter Hallman Ball Yard the Special Needs session will holding a clinic. This is for Special Olympians and athletes with special needs. On Tuesday night there will be a pitcher and catcher clinic at Peter Hallman Ball Yard as well. Please make an attempt to come out and help with any or all of these clinics. Contact me if you are available for any of the clinics and I will get more information out to you including directions to Wilson Park for Mondays clinics.

Thanks
Tom Crouch
tcro14(at)yahoo.com

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Canadian Junior Men’s Championships – Monday

Monday, August 6th, 2007

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NL powers over NB 9-2 at JR MEN’S

Grand slam, three-run blast power NL over NB at Junior Men’s

SUMMERSIDE – A grand slam and three run blast capped off a seven run, third inning as Kelly’s Pub Canadians of Newfoundland and Labrador routed New Brunswick representative Miramichi Vics 9-2 in day two play at the 2007 Causeway Bay Softball Canada Junior Men’s fast pitch championships here in Summerside.
The damage got done in the third after a pair of walks first to Felix Squires then shortstop Justin Gill (1-4) followed with a single. Stephen Strapp (0-2) was then walked to load the bases bringing NL slugger Jon Kane to the plate.

Kane (1-2) made no mistake tagging NB pitcher Jeremy Regan for a long home run that went about 300 feet, scoring all four runs. The onslaught continued when third basemen Shane O’Brien (0-1, walk) was hit by a pitch and then Matt Hill (0-1) was walked. Ken Gosse (1-3, ) sent the first offering from relief pitcher Brandon Gorman out of the park to make it 8-0.

NL pinch hitter Mark Lewis would be walked in the fourth and later score on an error by Vic center-fielder Matt Houcy for the defending champions final run of the game. New Brunswick got their first two runs of the tournament, scoring one each in the fourth and fifth innings. The Vics had nine hits off NL starter Wayne Bruce while NL had just six hits.

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Canadian Jr. Men’s Championship

Monday, August 6th, 2007

From the Guardian
“Covers Prince Edward Island Like the Dew”

Twins win men’s fastpitch opener

JASON SIMMONDS
Transcontinental Media

SUMMERSIDE — Pretty and text-book softball it was not; exciting it certainly was. Welcome to the opening game for the host P.E.I. Source for Sports Twins and Saskatoon Diamondbacks from Saskatchewan at the 2007 Causeway Bay Softball Canada national junior men’s fastpitch championship Sunday afternoon. The two teams combined for seven errors and 13 unearned runs in the Twins’ 13-9 victory.

“It was a wild one,’’ said Twins head coach Scott Bridges. “Both teams made some mistakes, both teams hit the ball and it was one of those games that whoever persevered the longest was going to win. We showed a lot of heart.’’ The Twins, who trailed 9-6 after four complete innings, scored six runs in the top of the sixth for a 12-9 lead. Pinch-hitter John Arsenault drew a leadoff walk, Alex MacDonald walked and Devan Praught was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Colin Dillon, who singled and scored standing up on a three-base error in the fourth inning, reached second on a throwing error that cleared the bases and tied the game 9-9. Ryan Gallant followed with a single to put runners on the corners, and Matt Dawson scored Dillon on an infield groundout. Jeremy McKinnon, who later scored on an error, singled to plate Gallant. MacDonald hit a leadoff home run in the seventh inning to close out the scoring. “Our bats were tremendous,’’ said Bridges. “To score 13 runs in the junior nationals in one game is impressive, and they’re a pretty good team.’’ Jon Venoit earned the pitching win in relief of starter Donnelly Archibald. Pierre Richard recorded the save. Richard worked two scoreless innings, allowing only a two-out single in the seventh. Jeremy Kenny took the loss.

“Saskatchewan was ranked fourth coming in and we were ranked seventh or eighth,’’ said Bridges. “We can compete with these teams, no question, and we just have to play seven innings.’’ The Twins scored four runs in the top of the first inning to get the enthusiastic crowd at Queen Elizabeth Park’s Very Important Volunteer Field into the game. But Saskatoon responded with five runs in their first at-bat. Saskatoon led 7-4 after three innings. Each team scored twice in the fourth. “The message after the game was that there are going to be lots of peaks and valleys throughout the week, and we can’t get too excited or down too much,’’ said Bridges. “They were like yo-yos in that dugout today (Sunday).’’ Seven of Saskatoon’s runs were unearned while the Twins scored six unearned runs. Bridges says errors are part of junior ball. Next up for the P.E.I. Source for Sports Twins is the Scarborough Wolverines, the Ontario 1 representative. The two teams will clash tonight. Game time at Queen Elizabeth Park’s Very Important Volunteer Field is 8 p.m.

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ISC-TV World Tournament Streaming Video Schedule – Aug 11-18

Monday, August 6th, 2007

This year, there will be live streaming video webcasts of 20 ball games from The Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener, Ontario Canada, site of the 61st Annual ISC Men’s World Fastball Tournament.

“Last year we debuted ISC-TV to fastball fans worldwide, amassing nearly 50,000 viewers during the course of the ISC World Tournament”, said Dave Blackburn, ISC Commissioner of Streaming and Broadcasting.

“This year, we again plan to give people who love this sport, an opportunity to see these world-class athletes, compete on biggest stage for men’s fastpitch softball. A broadband Internet connection, and the free Windows Media Player, are the only things required by the viewing audience.”

To view the games live, go to www.sportsjuice.com
or click the link on the ISC Home Page at www.iscfastpitch.com

Schedule * NOTE:
ALL GAME TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME ZONE (EST) *

Sat 8/11 5:00 PM Patsy’s of NYC Vs Plangger’s Furniture
Sat 8/11 8:00 PM Kitchener Hallman Twins Vs Ashland, OH
Sat 8/11 10:00 PM Broken Bow Gremlins Vs Horse Lake Thunder

Sun 8/12 4:00 PM Orillia Riversharks Vs Midland Explorers
Sun 8/12 6:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Game # 21
Sun 8/12 8:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Game # 22

Mon 8/13 5:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Game # 31
Mon 8/13 7:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Game # 33

Tue 8/14 5:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Quarter-Finals Game # 45
Tue 8/14 7:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Quarter-Finals Game # 47

Wed 8/15 5:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Quarter-Finals Game # 57
Wed 8/15 7:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Quarter-Finals Game # 59

Thu 8/16 5:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Semi-Finals Game # 68
Thu 8/16 7:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Semi-Finals Game # 69

Fri 8/17 5:00 PM Loser’s Bracket 6th Place Game # 73
Fri 8/17 7:00 PM Winner’s Bracket Final Game # 74
Fri 8/17 9:00 PM Loser’s Bracket 5th Place Game # 75

* Sat 8/18 11:00 AM ISC II Championship Game * (tentative)

Sat 8/18 2:30 PM Loser’s Bracket 4th Place Game #76
Sat 8/18 5:00 PM Loser’s Bracket Final 3rd Place Game #77
Sat 8/18 7:30 PM ISC World Championship Game #78

Important Tech Advice to Enhance Your Viewing Experience:

Below are two hugely Important tips for improving the live streaming video performance in the Windows Media Player.

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