Game Recap March 19, 2016

AGE GROUP: 7-9

Game: Pirates of Nuevo Amanacer vs Padres of Quitanca

The Pirates continued their losing ways and the Padres finally got back in the win column after losing four straight games. The Pirates beat the Padres the last time these two teams met, which is the only win on the year for the Pirates. After what the Padres did to the Pirates this time it is hard to imagine how they could of lost to the Pirates. The Padres served an extra dose of run scoring to the Pirates as they dominated the whole game to win 20-1. Everyone on the Padres at least got one hit and scored a run so it was the definition of a total team effort, but young Victor Reyes highlighted the effort by hitting his second homerun of the year.

Game: Indians of Candelaria vs Tigers of Santa Matilde

This was the best game of the day as the Tigers continued their pursuit to blemish the Indians’ perfect record. After giving up 2 runs in the first half of the first inning the Tigers put through 5 of their own to take a 3 run lead. The Tigers would add 2 more runs in the second to make the Indians worried with a 7-2 lead heading into the third. Yet the Indians, showing their incredible resiliency, scored 4 runs while already having two outs in the third inning. It was thanks to a 3 run homerun by Ruben Calero and Norlan Trana followed with a solo homerun of his own as these two studs hit back-to-back homeruns for the second straight game. The Indians would score one more run in the fourth to tie the game 7-7 heading into the fifth and final inning. With one out and a man on first Ruben Calero stepped to the plate already having two homeruns on the day in as many at-bats and he decided that two was not enough as he hit his third homerun giving the Indians a 9-7 lead. The Tigers looked as though they would tie the game as they were able to get three runners on base during the bottom half of the inning, but the Indians made sure none of them would touch home as they sealed the victory.

Next Week:

The kids will take a break next weekend as we lend way for the pastors and coaches to play some softball. When play resumes on April 2^nd, the Pirates will face off against the Indians for the final time and the Padres will look to make a push for second place before the tournament as they will play the Tigers. 

It's always funny watching the little ones stretch!

Hanging out waiting for the snacks!

 

AGE GROUP: 10-11

Game: Braves of Candelaria vs Cardinals of Santa Matilde

This game looked as though it was going to be a blowout early. The Braves shut down the Cardinals in the top of the first and put through 3 runs in the bottom half thanks to the Cardinals pitcher walking the bases loaded. Yet, the game quickly turned interesting as the Cardinals scored 2 in the second and 3 in the third while the Braves added 2 runs in the second as the two teams were all tied up 5-5 heading into the fourth. The Braves changed pitchers to start the fourth and after walking the first two batters the pitcher struck out the next three batters. In the bottom half the Braves were able to sneak across another run to retake the lead 6-5. The Cardinals were once again shut down in the top of the fifth and the Braves then were able to run away with the game by scoring 4 runs thanks to another homerun by Alexander Lopez, his fourth of the year. The Cardinals did not produce any runs in the sixth and the Braves took a two game lead on second place with a 10-5 win.

Game: Rangers of Nuevo Amanacer vs Athletics of Quitanca

Stop me if you have heard this before, the Athletics come out strong and build an insurmountable lead to win the game? Well that is exactly what happened again, as the Athletics only needed two innings to build an 8-0 lead. Although, the Rangers played better over the final four innings it was not enough as they fell to the Athletics 12-6. The A’s were led by Angel Somarilla and Carlos Mesa who combined for 7 RBI’s.

Next Week:

On April 2^nd the Braves will get their last chance to knock off the Athletics as the Rangers look to seal the Cardinals in the fourth place position for the year.

The Cardinals not looking to happy as they hop on the truck to ride back to Santa Matilde

Junior is laughing at something!

 

AGE GROUP: 12-13

Game: Red Sox of Quitanca vs Yankees of Santa Matilde

The last time these two played the Yankees shocked the world and handed the Red Sox their first and only loss as they won their first game of the season. Since then, both of the two teams won their following two games. There was intrigue in the air to see what would happen in the rematch. Neither of the two teams did anything in the first inning, but in the top of the second the Red Sox exploded for 6 runs thanks to a 2 run homerun by Jose Reyes. From there the Red Sox did not look back as they would add 7 more runs over their final four at bats, and they only surrendered 3 runs to take the game and their revenge by winning 13-3.

Game: Giants of Nuevo Amanacer vs Reds of Candelaria

Thanks to the Red Sox beating the Yankees the game before, this game was a battle to see who would take over second place. The Reds made the first claim for it as they scored 2 runs in each of the first two innings to take a 4-0 lead into the third. Realizing the game could be slipping away, the Giants put through two runs of their own to halve the lead 4-2. The Reds added another run in the fourth and the Giants would add one run in the fourth and fifth inning to make the game 5-4 Reds heading into the bottom of the fifth. That is where the Reds found themselves with the bases loaded and two outs with the best hitter in the league, Alejandro Melendez, coming to the plate. He lived up to his billing of the best hitter as he hit a grand slam homerun, which was his seventh homerun on the year (he has missed two games due to injury). The grand slam comfortably put the Reds up 9-4 with two innings to play. Although, the Giants threatened in their final at bat by scoring 2 runs it was not enough and despite their recent struggles the Reds took control of second place by winning 9-6.

Next Week:

In two Saturdays the Yankees will look to bounce back and stay in the second place conversation when they face the Reds. After losing three straight, the Giants as well will try to stay in the race for second as they try to figure out things against the Red Sox.

The Red Sox warming up before the game!

It was a scorcher on Saturday and yet there were two braves souls who didn't search for shade