Day 3 & Final Results - 2006 Vancouver Challenge

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Received: 7/30/06 11:18:27 PM 
From:  "Vancouver Grey Sox Fastpitch Softball Club" <vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com>



Subject:  Day 3 & Final Results - 2006 Vancouver Challenge  
   

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Vancouver, BC

The 5th Annual Vancouver Challenge Mens FP tournament concluded
just prior 
to 6:00 pm local time on Sunday evening. The large crowd of fastpitch

enthusiasts were once again treated to some high quality team
and individual 
performances. Unfortunately mother nature was not so kind to
the event on 
Sunday as a 75 minute rain delay during the first games in the
morning, set 
things back somewhat in terms of the scheduling. Thanks to the
teams and 
umpires cooperation, coupled with the grounds crew efforts, along
with 
clearing skies and pleasant weather the rest of the day the event
went off 
without any further delays.

Sunday's playoff matchup results were as follows:

Vancouver Grey Sox 4 - Richmond Stealers 3
WP - Sean Whitten with relief from Nick Underhill (5)
LP - John Bishop
Vancouver jumped out to an early 4 run lead, and then the scrappy
Richmond 
team battled their way back into the game, which included having
runners in 
scoring position in the 7th, before the rally was ended. Gerry
Kennedy 
paced the Grey Sox offense with a double and 2 run homerun. With
the win 
the Grey Sox advanced to the semi - final vs. CR Portland.

Saskatoon Diamondbacks 11 - Prince George Black Bears 5
WP - Jeff Farion (2) in relief of Zach Flath
LP - Mike Egerdeen (2) in relief of starter Heine Shannon. Richie
Clark (6) 
and Dan Karr (7) also made pitching appearances for the Black
Bears.
Prince George was leading 5 - 3 when the previously mentioned
rain delay 
occurred. Upon resumption of play the Saskatoon bats came alive
sparking 
them to the victory. Jason Hill lead the D' Backs offense with
a 3 for 3 
performance. With the victory Saskatoon advanced to the semi
final vs. So 
Cal Bombers.

Vancouver Grey Sox 3 - Portland CR 2 ( 8 innings)
WP - Rick Smith (5) in relief of Nick Underhill
LP - Roberto Bahler (6) in relief of Mike Piechnik
This see saw battle provided the many fans in attendance with
just about 
everything. Portland short stop Brian Ree hit the first pitch
of the bottom 
of the 1st out of the yard for an early lead. The Grey Sox tied
it only to 
see Portland take the lead again, which set up the dramatics
in the Grey Sox 
7th. With 2 outs and a runner in scoring position a very unfortunate

Portland error allowed the tieing run to cross the plate, and
with that the 
Grey Sox used that momentum to score in the 8th under the international

tiebreaker rule for the victory. With the victory the Grey Sox
advanced to 
the championship final game.

So Cal Bombers 8 - Saskatoon Diamondbacks 1
WP - Travis Price
LP - Jeff Farion
The Bombers bats stayed hot as they jumped out to an early lead
and never 
looked back in cruising to the victory. With the win So Cal advanced
to the 
championship final vs. the host Grey Sox.

Championship Game - Vancouver Grey Sox 9 - So Cal Bombers 0
WP - Rick Smith
LP - Ryan Brand with relief from Tyson Barkman (4)
The Grey Sox bats came alive at key moments producing timely
hits in this 
contest. Clayton Beck with a 3 run homerun in the top of the
1st paced 
Vancouver to an early 4 - 0 lead which they never looked back
from.

Individual Tournament Awards

Top Hitter - Glenn Ormsby, So Cal Bombers, 750. batting average
Top Pitcher - Mike Piechnik, Portland CR - 2 wins, 1.20 era in
18 innings
MVP - Kevin Schellenberg, Vancouver Grey Sox, 525. batting average,
7 runs 
scored and 4 RBIs

Tournament Highlights:

* A very committed and dedicated volunteer group who worked long
hours to 
execute the event. To the many people who staffed the gate, concession

area, beverage gardens, groomed the fields etc. sold 50 /50 tickets
and did 
everything possible to make the event happen we extend a special
thanks. 
Also kudos to George Morneau (father of major league baseball
star - Justin 
Morneau - Minnesota Twins) who went out of his way to assist
the event in 
any way possible including personally selling 50/50 tickets and
assisting 
with raffles etc.

* Special thanks to the So Cal Bombers for their first class
conduct in 
ensuring they fielded a team on Sunday afternoon despite flight
schedules, 
so the many fastpitch fans could witness a final game for the
event.

* To the team of umpires, kudos for a consistent and fine job
in officiating 
the games throughout the weekend.

* Sincere thanks to our partners South Hill Sports for co - operating
the 
event. As well of course to our participating teams the So Cal
Bombers, 
Saskatoon Diamondbacks, Prince George Black Bears, Squamish Wizards,

Richmond Stealers, Portland CR ... our sincere appreciation for
attending 
and we look forward to doing it all over again in 2007.

The Grey Sox compiled a record of 6 - 1 on the weekend, bringing
their 
overall season record to 37 - 8. Next stop - Kitchener, Ontario
and the ISC 
World Tournament.

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com
vancouverchallenge(at)hotmail.com



 

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