July 30 - August 13 Game Recap

We have missed a couple of updates so here is a three game recap!

AGE GROUP: 7-9

Pirates of Nuevo Amanacer

Past three games: Lost 12-1 to Tigers, Lost 13-0 to Indians, Lost 10-3 to Padres

Unfortunately the little Pirates are just overmatched. They have faced similar results over the past three weeks. They fight hard but the other teams are just better. Despite their struggles as a team Marvin Tinoco, Eslin Lacayo and Jostin Mayorga always seem to shine each week. Through six games their batting averages are .400, .286, and .250 which are the best on the team.

The young catchers always look so cute

Tigers of Santa Matilde

Past three games: Won 12-1 against Pirates, Won 6-5 against Padres, Lost 11-4 to Indians

The past three games for the Tigers was highlighted by a walk off winner to come down from 1 run in the bottom of the fifth to beat the undefeated Padres. Yet they were brought down to earth by committing too many errors against the Indians. Jose Aranda, Justin Sommarrilla, and Elisero Rodriguez have led the way so far by batting .462, .375, and .375 respectively, but little Belen Rodriguez is close behind them as she is batting .357 on the year.

Who knows what they are all looking at

Indians of Candelaria

Past three games: Lost 1-0 to Padres, Won 13-0 against Pirates, Won 11-4 against Tigers

The 1- 0 loss to the Padres was one of the best games all season. The two teams played great defense but ultimately it was the Padres who had the bases loaded with 2 outs in the bottom of the fifth that came through with a clutch hit to win the game. The Indians have bounced back big time by scoring 24 runs after being shutout. They have been led by Norlan Tranan, Martin Gonzales, and Wilber Munez who have averages of .533, .500, and .421 respectively.

Kevin and his killer eyes

 

Padres of Quitanca

Past three games: Won 1-0 against Indians, Lost 6-5 to Tigers, Won 10-3 against Pirates

The 1-0 victory over the Indians was the first time they have beat the Indians in five tries and they were thrilled after the game. They followed up their walk off winner to lose on a walk off to the Tigers, but got back on track against the Pirates. The Padres as a team are batting .375, which leads this division, and it has been Josue Rostran, Norlan Vasquez, and Roger Espinoza leading the way with averages of .600, .533, and .467

Standings

Padres 5-1, Indians 4-2, Tigers 3-3, and Pirates 0-6

Walberto giving instructions to his hitter from the mound

AGE GROUP: 10-11

Rangers of Nuevo Amanacer

Past three games: Lost 13-0 to Athletics, Lost 4-0 to Cardinals, Lost 12-0 to Braves

The Rangers and the Pirates share in the same struggle, and that is at the moment they are just overmatched. The whole team cannot find their bats, but they look to turn things around over the last three games. Jefry Zelaya, Junior Zelaya and Kevin Vilchez always come rearing to go each and every week to give the Rangers some hope.

Everybody is watching the Rangers bat

Cardinals of Santa Matilde

Past three games: Lost 6-3 to Braves, Won 4-0 against Rangers, Lost 9-7 to Athletics

The Cardinals are definitely the most improved out of all of the twelve teams they have. They have practiced hard and it shows. They are always a tough out as the Braves and Athletics can attest. They are a team that fights to the end and will look to continue improving over the final three weeks. There is not another player that defines the kind of improvement that the Cardinals have had more than Luis Marin. Last season he was batting below .150 and this season he has an average of .474 highlighted by a enormous homerun shot against the Athletics. 

Jose being his goofy self

Braves of Candelaria

Past three games: Won 6-3 against Cardinals, Lost 7-6 to Athletics, Won 12-0 against Rangers

The Braves would like to have the second inning against the Athletics back. After taking a 3-0 lead in the first they gave up 5 runs on zero hits. It was an error-riddled inning that ultimately did them in. However they did bounce back very well against the Rangers as they shut them out in a big victory. Alexander Lopez, Jose Luis, and Missael Rivas have led the way for the Braves this season as they are batting .600, .313, and .294 respectively.

The Braves feeling pretty good

Athletics of Quitanca

Past three games: Won 13-0 against Rangers, Won 7-6 against Braves, Won 9-7 against Cardinals

The Athletics got back on track in a big way by winning three straight games. They had two tough, nail biters against the Braves and the Cardinals but the A’s used their championship resolve to pull through with victories. Like the Padres, this team from Quitanca leads the division in batting as they have an average of .343. They can thank Julio Somarrilla, Luis Ramirez, and Evert Somarrilla who have contributed to such a great team average as they are batting .444, .421, and .400 respectively.

Standings

Athletics 4-2, Braves 4-2, Cardinals 4-2, and Rangers 0-6

The A's are back rolling

 

AGE GROUP: 12-13

Reds of Candelaria

Past three games: Lost 7-3 to Yankees, Won 7-5 against Red Sox, Won 5-4 against Giants

After struggling the first go around by only winning one game, the Reds reversed their fortune by going 2-1 over the past three games. Although they have had helped from other teams committing errors, they will gladly take wins any way they can get them. It has been Luis Santana as the clear leader for batting as he has an average of .429. After Luis there are four players who sport a .250 average.

The Reds trying to get a groove going

Yankees of Santa Matilde

Past three games: Won 7-3 to Yankees, Lost 5-3 to Giants, Lost 9-5 to Red Sox

After starting off red hot, the Yankees have cooled down a bit by losing two in a row. The Giants loss was especially hard to swallow as a routine pop fly was dropped by their star Crisanto Mesa. The error eventually led to a 4 run inning by the Giants. Yet, the Yankees knowing how good they are, will surely bounce back with vigor. The Yankees are led by their three oldest player Crisanto Mesa, Julio Flores and Francisco Mendoza as they are batting .571, .438, and .438 respectively. Julio Flores gets a special shotout as his 3-run homerun against the Giants was the longest hit so far.

 

Julio is always filthy after the game but always enjoys the snacks

Red Sox of Quitanca

Past three games: Lost 13-3 to Giants, Lost 7-5 to Reds, Won 9-5 against Yankees

The Red Sox were humbled in a mighty way against the Giants and they looked like they were still feeling the sting of the loss as they followed it up by also losing to the Reds. The Red Sox have not been batting as well as they were last year but they did not have any problems against the Yankees. It will be interesting how this team finishes out the season as they have been Jekyl and Hyde like over the first six games. The Red Sox have two studs who can always be counted on an they always lead the way for them each Saturday. Pedro Perez and Ivan Zeledon are batting .545 and .500 respectively as Pedro Perez has a ridiculous 14 RBI’s so far which is double the amount of the next closest.

Pedro (middle) thinks he is cool

Giants of Nuevo Amanacer

Past three games: Won 13-3 against Red Sox, Won 5-3 against Yankees, Lost 5-4 against Reds

The Giants were rolling as they took down the Red Sox and the Yankees. They did end up hitting a bump in the road as they gave the game away to the Reds. The Giants would have been sitting solo at the top of the division with a 4-2 record, but they will have to settle for a 3-3 record like everyone else. Estiven Lacayo, Joel Vilchez, and Jorge Aragon have done most of the damage for the Giants as they are batting .476, .412, and .375 respectively.

Standings

Giants 3-3, Red Sox 3-3, Yankees 3-3, and Reds 3-3

Giants playing some lock down defense