From Al’s Fastball: Pueblo Bandits Roll in the Joe Santos Memorial
Pueblo Bandits Roll in the Joe Santos Memorial The Pueblo Bandits reached their second title game in as many weeks when they faced off in a battle of Manley men in the Joe Santos Memorial Tournament Final. Bandit ace Jeremy Manley led the Bandits to an 8-1 win over his younger brother Regan Manley of the Colorado Rage in the championship game. The Bandits achieved run rule victories in all but one game during the three-day event held at their home park. Jeremy Manley was again dominant on championship Sunday, this time completing the weekend with a win in the final. Peter Mersereau threw a no hitter on Saturday in a run rule shortened affair. The Bandits came out swinging on Sunday, outscoring opponents 27-2 to take the title. By virtue of their win, Pueblo earned a berth into the ISC tournament. The Colorado Rage earned the ISC II berth with their runner-up finish. This tournament showed a resurgence of team and fan interest in men’s fastpitch with teams from El Paso, TX, Arizona & Utah and from all over Colorado. Thanks to all who participated and supported the event. In attendance were Charlie Smith, ISC Treasurer, and Dick Mason, ISC President/Commissioner, who commented on how “great the tournament turned out.” Below is the list of game summaries. 2006 Joe Santos Memorial Fastball Tournament Summary Pueblo, Colorado May 26, 27 & 28, 2006
1. Bandits – Pueblo, Colorado 2. Rage – Denver, Colorado 3. Desert Dawgs – Arizona & Southern Utah 4. Tatis – El Paso, Texas 5. Nationals – Denver, Colorado 6. Bombers – Denver, Colorado 7. Warriors – Ft. Collins, Colorado 8. Longshots Fastpitch – Commerce City, Colorado 9. BuckyÂ’s – La Junta, Colorado 10. DanÂ’s Custom Paint & Body – Pueblo, Colorado 11. Colorado LoboÂ’s – Pueblo, Colorado 12. Fitness Together – Pueblo, Colorado Friday Joe Santos Field 6 PM – Opening Ceremony 6:30 PM – Nationals 12 vs DanÂ’s Custom Paint & Body 10 8:00 PM – Pueblo Bandits 7 vs Fitness Together 0 9:30 PM – Colorado LoboÂ’s 1 vs Colorado Rage 8 Saturday – Joe Santos Field City Park Field 4 City Park Field 3 Tatis 9 vs Bombers 2 Warriors 21 vs BuckyÂ’s 1 Longshots 13 vs DanÂ’s P&B 0 Desert Dawgs 8 vs Colo Rage 2 Nationals 7 vs Fitness Together 8 Colo. LoboÂ’s 7 vs Bombers 1 12:00 PM: BuckyÂ’s 0 vs Pueblo Bandits 10 Warriors 10 vs Longshots 0 1:30 PM: Bandits 8 vs Desert Dawgs 7 Colorado Rage 3 vs Tatis 4 Saturday – Joe Santos Field City Park Field 4 Longshots 10 Dans Paint & Body 3 Colorado Lobos 15 Bombers 4 Fitness Together 8 Denver Nationals 4 Desert Dawgs 9 BuckyÂ’s 0 Tatis 9 Longshots 2 Sunday – Joe Santos Field Pueblo Bandits 8 Colorado LoboÂ’s 1 Colorado Rage 8 Fitness Together 0 Desert Dawgs 11 – Warriors 0 Pueblo Bandits 11 – Tatis El Paso Texas 0 Colorado Rage 5 – Desert Dwags 3 Championship Game Pueblo Bandits 8 Colorado Rage 1 Mike Kelley”
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