California A’s Win California Classic
(photo by Jimmy Sanchez)
The California A’s captured the first ever California Classic title at the Sportsplex USA, in Santee, California, a 7-0 run rule win in the championship game over Rude Pac of Sun Valley, California. Sean Whitten picked up the win, a 3-hit, 10 strikeout performance through 5 inning. Gerald Pyle took the loss with Cory Avery in relief.
The game remained scoreless until the 4th when the California A’s plated 4 runs, on two walks and four consecutive hits by Chase Turner, Jason Porto, Jeff Twist and Kevin Castillo. Cory Avery came on in relief, but the A’s pushed home three more in the home half of the 5th on a walk, and singles by Darren Box, Bob Rostenhausler and Chase Turner, for the 7-0 final. Chase Turner led the way for the A’s offense, going 3-for-3. For Rude Pac, Jason Obregon, Canyon Vance and Casey Pymm had hits against Whitten in the losing effort.
Rude Pac reached the final with a 3-2 win over Tow Pros of San Diego while the A’s topped Vancouver Meralomas, 2-1 in their semi-final matchup. Italian Athletic outlasted the Bakersfield Silverhawks 3-2 in the Consolation final.
Cap tip to co-hosts the A’s and the Silverhawks for their work in putting together a most enjoyable tournament.
Thanks to all who tuned in to listen, hope you enjoyed the broadcasts.
Sunday scores below
Championship bracket teams and seeding:
1. California A’s (3-0)
2. Rude Pac (3-0)
3. Tow Pros (2-0-1)
4. Vancouver Meralomas (2-0-1)
5. Macabbi USA (1-1-1)
6. Cal State Builders (1-1-1)
Consolation Bracket
1. Italian Athletic Club
2. Bakersfield Silverhawks
3. Portland
4. Barona
5. Pala
Sunday’s Schedule of Games – June 20, 2010
8am
Championship Bracket
# 3 seed Tow Pros (2-0-1) vs. # 6 Cal State Builders (1-1-1)
Tow Pros defeated Cal State Builders
#4 seed Vancouver Meralomas (2-0-1) vs. Macabbi USA (1-1-1)
Vancouver Meralomas – 2
Macabbi USA – 1
WP-McCullough, Mayson in relief
LP-Russ Snow
Consolation bracket
Portland (0-2-1) vs. Silverhawks (0-1-2)
Silverhawks defeated Portland
10:00 a.m.
Consolation Bracket
Italian Athletic Club (IAC) vs. Pala
IAC – 10
Pala – 1
Semi-final
# 2 Rude Pac (3-1) vs. Tow Pros
Rude Pac – 3
Tow Pros – 2
WP-Cory Avery
LP-n/a
Catch us live on Ballparkradio, Sunday, June 20, 2010, at 10am and 12 noon Pacific time (1pm and 3pm Eastern) for the final two games of the California Classic Tournament at Sportsplex USA in Santee, California.
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Championship Bracket
Semi-final
#1 California (3-0) play winner Vancouver Meralomas/Macabbi
California A’s – 2
Vancouver Meralomas – 1
WP-Travis Price
LP-Derek Mayson
12noon
Championship game
California A’s – 7
Rude Pac, Sun Valley, CA – 0
5 innings
WP-Sean Whitten (10 K’s, 2 hitter)
LP-Gerald Pyle; Cory Avery relieved in 4th.