July 9 & 16, 2016 Game Recap

AGE GROUP: 7-9

Game: Padres of Quitanca vs Indians of Candelaria

The Indians had an unfortunate start of their season with a mix of kids being sick, on vacation, and “grounded” they only had seven players show up to play. They had to forfeit their game but being that the Padres had all twelve all show up, two of their players played with the Indians show that the kids could still enjoy a game. It turned out to be a thrilling game. The two teams went back and forth the whole game and although we changed this category from tee ball to coach pitch the kids were still hitting the ball with ferocity. The game was tied 8-8 heading into the fifth and final inning. The Indians saw routine singles turn in to doubles and triples as the Padres committed crucial errors and gave away four runs to trail 12-8 heading into their final at bat. The little guys from Quitanca fought back and scored three runs but could not muster anymore as the Indians used skillful defense to get the last three outs. The Padres were led by Jordan Zuniga and Erwin Valdivia who went 2-3 with 3 RBI’s and 2-3 with 2 RBI’s and a double respectively. While the Indians were led by Norlan Trana and Jelson Mendoza who went 2-4 with a homerun and 2 RBI’s and 2-4 with a double and 3 RBI’s.

Game: Tigers of Santa Matilde vs Pirates of Nuevo Amanacer

The Pirates came out hot and took a surprising 4-2 lead after one inning of play over the heavily favored Tigers. But, after three innings it was the Tigers who led 9-5. Each team would add one more run as the game ended 10-6. The Pirates were led by Sergio Sarria and Jostin Mayorga who had the exact same stat line of 3-3 with a run, RBI, and a triple. The Tigers were very well balanced but were led by Elio Rodriguez and Justin Somarrilla who surprisingly also had the same stat line of 2-3 with a triple, run, and RBI.

July 16 Games

The Indians easily took down the Pirates 11-5 thanks to homeruns by Jelson Mendoza and Martin Gonzalez.

The Padres got revenge on the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in a defensive battle by winning 4-2.

Next Week:

We will have the championship rematch when the Indians face the Tigers and the Pirates will look to get in the win column as they face the undefeated Padres.

Belen is ready to get back to it!

These guys are on the quest to defend their title!

 
 

AGE GROUP: 10-11

Game: Braves of Candelaria vs Cardinals of Santa Matilde

It was a pitching battle through the first two innings as the score was 1-1 and each pitcher had 6 strikeouts. The game started unraveling for the Cardinals in the third as the pitcher walked the bases loaded and the defense made crucial errors and the Braves scored five. The game did not change much after that as the game ended as a 7-2 victory for the Braves. Alexander Lopez led the way for the Braves as he pitched 4 innings while surrending only 1 run and striking out 10. At the plate he went 2-2 with a triple and a RBI. Luiz Marin struck out 9 and only gave up 2 earned runs in four innings of work for the Cardinals as he came in relief of the starter Adolfo Cordoba.

Game: Athletics of Quitanca vs Rangers of Nuevo Amanacer

The Athletics picked up where they left off from their undefeated championship season and once again dominated. Like always they were well balanced at the plate but it was Carlos Mesa and Julio Somarriba who did the most damage as the four and five hitters. Carlos hit a homerun and Julio pitched in with 2 RBI’s as the Athletics easily won 11-1. Josel Sarria was the only Ranger to get a hit and he also scored the lone run for the team from Nuevo Amanacer.

July 16 Games

In an exciting game it was the Cardinals outlasting the Rangers to win 8-7 thanks to a crucial 2-run double hit by Ana Mesa in the bottom of the fifth.

The Braves finally made it over the hump and took down the big, bad Athletics. Alexander Lopez was a triple away from the cycle as he led the Braves to a 6-5 victory.

Next Week:

The A's will look to get back on track as they face the Cardinals and in the other tilt, the Braves will look to remain undefeated as they face the Rangers.

This tree turns into one of the favorite hangout spots before games

Eduardo was thrilled after the Cardinals' first win of the year!

 

AGE GROUP: 12-13

Game: Reds of Candelaria vs Yankees of Santa Matilde

The Yankees set out to send a message to the Reds after the Reds pulled a miracle in the semifinals of the playoffs and send a message they did. After the Reds scored a run in the first the Yankees would shut them down and only allow one more run over the final six innings. The Yankees used a big second inning where they scored 4 to propel them to victory as they won 7-2. Domingo Dolmos pitched five innings and struck out 7 while only surrending one run to win the game for the Yankees. At the plate it was the catcher Francisco Mendoza who shined the brightest as he went 2-2 with 2 RBI’s and 2 runs.

Game: Giants of Nuevo Amanacer vs Red Sox of Quitanca

The last game of the day turned into an absolute slugfest. The Giants scored 14 runs through the first three innings including an 8 run third. The Red Sox although scoring 8 runs through two were shell shocked as they trailed 14-8 through three to the team that finished last in the previous season. The Giants would calm down and only scored two runs over the final 4 innings. The Red Sox tried to mount a comeback but the Giants were there to shut them down every time they got something going. The Giants made a statement by taking down the defending champs 16-13. The thee and four hitters for the Red Sox, Ivan Zeledon and Pedro Perez, played their parts as they went 3-5 with 4 RBI’s and 3-4 with 3 RBI’s and a home run. While the three and four hitters for the Giants, Stiven Lacayo and Joel Vilchez, identically went 3-5 with 3 RBI’s and 3 runs.

July 19 Games

The Yankees, led by Crisanto Mesa, took down the Giants 5-2 to stake their early claim as the division's best team.

Not wanting to start the season 0-2 the Red Sox rallied from behind and won on a walkoff single by Pedro Perez.

Next Week:

The Yankees are poised to show they are the best team while the Red Sox will look to prove why they are the defending champs as these two heavy weights will battle it out. The Reds will try to avoid an 0-3 start as they take on the Giants.

Ivan and the Red Sox have had a tough two first games

It is great to have everybody back around on Saturdays!