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The only ones I know of are Princess Anne def. Landstown, 5-3 and Bayside def. First Colonial, 4-2 I believe....
For whatever reason the Virginian Pilot website didn't post Friday's games...
For whatever reason the Virginian Pilot website didn't post Friday's games...
I got them
Bayside 4 First Colonial 2
Cox 12 Kellam 4
Princess Anne 5 Landstown 3
Salem 13 Tallwood 8
Kempsville 10 Green Run 5
Bayside 4 First Colonial 2
Cox 12 Kellam 4
Princess Anne 5 Landstown 3
Salem 13 Tallwood 8
Kempsville 10 Green Run 5
It appears the Beach District may be very interesting this year. Still have 14 district games left. The same teams will play again on April 14. It will be fun to see who makes adjustments and what those adjustments may be.
Interested to see what Bayside has after they beat First Colonial.
Obviously, Bayside has a pitcher that can hold the #2 ranked team to only 4 hits! Would love to hear more about this Justice from Bayside that had 10 strikeouts. Where are all the Bayside people, or even the FC people?
Then Cox beats Kellam, would have loved to see that whole game! Great news to hear Difulgo is still pitching after all of those rumors.
Where are you Warrior???? Give us your thoughts!
As a side note, it was great to come home from work and turn on the TV (to baseball, not basketball) and see my favorite pitcher for the White Sox on the screen!!!
Then Cox beats Kellam, would have loved to see that whole game! Great news to hear Difulgo is still pitching after all of those rumors.
Where are you Warrior???? Give us your thoughts!
As a side note, it was great to come home from work and turn on the TV (to baseball, not basketball) and see my favorite pitcher for the White Sox on the screen!!!
Bottom line is you have to swing the bat.....its early. Bayside has a strong team. They played well and congrats!
Yes, he was throwing strikes and to watch several batters go down looking with men on base is sure a bummer. I would guess we left at least 8-10 people on base.
ITS EARLY
Yes, he was throwing strikes and to watch several batters go down looking with men on base is sure a bummer. I would guess we left at least 8-10 people on base.
ITS EARLY
quote:Originally posted by 1943 yankees:
Obviously, Bayside has a pitcher that can hold the #2 ranked team to only 4 hits! Would love to hear more about this Justice from Bayside that had 10 strikeouts. Where are all the Bayside people, or even the FC people?
Then Cox beats Kellam, would have loved to see that whole game! Great news to hear Difulgo is still pitching after all of those rumors.
Where are you Warrior???? Give us your thoughts!
As a side note, it was great to come home from work and turn on the TV (to baseball, not basketball) and see my favorite pitcher for the White Sox on the screen!!!
I heard that the Kellam pitcher is having surgery March 31st. Too bad, I saw him pitch last year, he was tough. I was at the F.C Bayside game and Bayside does have a solid team. Tommy Kane, Bayside catcher, had a great game,F.C is going to be o.k, They'll start hitting, the Beach race is going to be tight. I see as many as 4 losses winning it.
Well, if that is true, surgery at the end of the month, guess the surgeon must of said it was ok to pitch up until surgery. Surely a parent or coach wouldn't let a kid scheduled for surgery pitch without medical approval. Guess he can't hurt the arm anymore than it already is. But then, why not just wait until the end of May to have the surgery?
REDBIRD, COME OUT, COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!
REDBIRD, COME OUT, COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!
I beleive "Tommy Johns " surgery has a long rehab time. He has commited to a college already I beleive.
As I understand it, his UCL is stretched and needs tightening. He was medically cleared to throw before surgery which is within the next 2 weeks. I am not sure why he is having it now vs. after the season since rehab time is 12-18 months. I would bet Jeff would be on the low end of that timeframe. He is a hard worker, a great kid and super competitive. His velocity was down quite a bit.
On another note, Cox was heard chanting "Ow, my arm hurts" when he took the mound, according to a couple of players.
On another note, Cox was heard chanting "Ow, my arm hurts" when he took the mound, according to a couple of players.
I saw the last 2 1/2 innings of that Cox/Kellam game..
unbelievable that the kid was still out there pitching.. all I can tell is he wasn't throwing hard at all, I understand his pitch count was up really high and his curve ball hit a couple of batters because it had no break..
and look at the outcome he got shelled towards the end..
Kudos to Difulgo for attempting to pitch!! but still seemed really stupid for the coaches to put him out there in the first place and possibly get really hurt, and then let him continue to pitch well into the 6th or 7th not sure, when it was pretty obvious he was in either pain or had nothing left in the tank.
He obviously gave it all he had, I wish him a speedy recovery!
unbelievable that the kid was still out there pitching.. all I can tell is he wasn't throwing hard at all, I understand his pitch count was up really high and his curve ball hit a couple of batters because it had no break..
and look at the outcome he got shelled towards the end..
Kudos to Difulgo for attempting to pitch!! but still seemed really stupid for the coaches to put him out there in the first place and possibly get really hurt, and then let him continue to pitch well into the 6th or 7th not sure, when it was pretty obvious he was in either pain or had nothing left in the tank.
He obviously gave it all he had, I wish him a speedy recovery!
Thanks for coming out of hiding Redbird! I am glad that he had medical clearance to throw. Perhaps the coach wanted to give him some innings for his senior year before the surgery.
I also heard that his pitch count was high, but I was told that he did not pitch in the seventh. As I said before, he his a great kid and will work hard so he can be successful at Norfolk State next year.
Redbird, put yourself above the chants of the opposing dugout. Sounds like Kellam took a "whippen", so just get ready for April 14.
I also heard that his pitch count was high, but I was told that he did not pitch in the seventh. As I said before, he his a great kid and will work hard so he can be successful at Norfolk State next year.
Redbird, put yourself above the chants of the opposing dugout. Sounds like Kellam took a "whippen", so just get ready for April 14.
quote:Originally posted by 1943 yankees:
Redbird, put yourself above the chants of the opposing dugout. Sounds like Kellam took a "whippen", so just get ready for April 14.
It was a close game through 4...4-3 Cox. It just got out of hand.
The chants are just words. No big deal in my book...a little classless but no big deal. April 14? No...they need to be ready for Tuesday.
chanting words to a kid who I think beat them last year is just typical of Cox .....
IMO this shouldnt be an issue, but the last three years he was used to pitch at every cost.
Regardless, what happen to the bats at Kellam,??
Cox never seems to amaze me of their classlessness....what goes around comes around.
IMO this shouldnt be an issue, but the last three years he was used to pitch at every cost.
Regardless, what happen to the bats at Kellam,??
Cox never seems to amaze me of their classlessness....what goes around comes around.
Kellam just didn't hit. Some guys have gotten off to a slow start which has hampered the offense. It will get better.
Redbird (thanks for showing some class in your choice of words),
Classlessness...Not the first word(s) that came to my mind. I hope for the Coaches and parents of the Cox players that this is not true. That sort of "direct reflection" should/would cause some embarrassment.
Classlessness...Not the first word(s) that came to my mind. I hope for the Coaches and parents of the Cox players that this is not true. That sort of "direct reflection" should/would cause some embarrassment.
Kellam - COX
Let me clear a few things up:
First of all it was a great game through 5 innings which is what you really want from your starting pitcher. Kellam was still in the game.
I have to agree with Redbird that the Kellam bats weren't there and some timely errors on our part sure didnt help either. No excuses, we got beat and that is baseball for you.
As far as the timing of my son's surgery it really isn't anyones business but our family's. To squash all these rumors it was a decision that was made with all things considered including his future baseball career. Two different surgeons advised he have it asap. These are surgeons that are tied directly with MLB also I might add. Yes it is a long recovery time and he will pitch again after that. Until you have been involved in this personally you have no right to say otherwise. Of course we would love to have our son play the rest of his senior year and he would like nothing more. But all things considered this is the best decision for our son not for anyone else.
ODU Baseball - You said he WAS tough last year and I agree. He STILL is tough and always will be.
VaAngelsFan - If you only saw the last 2 or so innings keep your mouth shut. A lot of baseball was played before you arrived. And to say he got shelled and it was stupid to put him out there begin with is just plain dumb on your part. Did you watch any baseball last year? He pitched great for a team that did not hit well or play well in the field for almost five innings. And yes he was cleared by his surgeon to play as tolerated. Which he did and did well. To leave a kid in like my son to pitch longer than some would consider necessary? Take a look back to last year and remember when he pitched with nothing left but heart and a true bulldog mentality which in my and many others opinions won us a few games. I will let his 10-1 record speak for itself.
Redbird - thanks for standing by my son.
Proudly signed by his father,
Jeff Di Fulgo Sr.
Let me clear a few things up:
First of all it was a great game through 5 innings which is what you really want from your starting pitcher. Kellam was still in the game.
I have to agree with Redbird that the Kellam bats weren't there and some timely errors on our part sure didnt help either. No excuses, we got beat and that is baseball for you.
As far as the timing of my son's surgery it really isn't anyones business but our family's. To squash all these rumors it was a decision that was made with all things considered including his future baseball career. Two different surgeons advised he have it asap. These are surgeons that are tied directly with MLB also I might add. Yes it is a long recovery time and he will pitch again after that. Until you have been involved in this personally you have no right to say otherwise. Of course we would love to have our son play the rest of his senior year and he would like nothing more. But all things considered this is the best decision for our son not for anyone else.
ODU Baseball - You said he WAS tough last year and I agree. He STILL is tough and always will be.
VaAngelsFan - If you only saw the last 2 or so innings keep your mouth shut. A lot of baseball was played before you arrived. And to say he got shelled and it was stupid to put him out there begin with is just plain dumb on your part. Did you watch any baseball last year? He pitched great for a team that did not hit well or play well in the field for almost five innings. And yes he was cleared by his surgeon to play as tolerated. Which he did and did well. To leave a kid in like my son to pitch longer than some would consider necessary? Take a look back to last year and remember when he pitched with nothing left but heart and a true bulldog mentality which in my and many others opinions won us a few games. I will let his 10-1 record speak for itself.
Redbird - thanks for standing by my son.
Proudly signed by his father,
Jeff Di Fulgo Sr.
Mr. Difulgo, my comments were in no way meant to be demeaning towards your son.
They were more so directed at the coaches for allowing him to be in for so long and letting his pitch count get as high as it was knowing full well that he is about to have surgery.
Jeff is a great competitor and I am sure this is not a very fun experience to be going thru.
I wish you and your son the best of luck with his surgery.
They were more so directed at the coaches for allowing him to be in for so long and letting his pitch count get as high as it was knowing full well that he is about to have surgery.
Jeff is a great competitor and I am sure this is not a very fun experience to be going thru.
I wish you and your son the best of luck with his surgery.
Mr. DiFulgo, As you mentioned, the timing and the surgery are your family's business. However, are there any lessons for others to learn, or that you might share, from the experience? You mentioned in your posting that last year on occasions "he pitched with nothing left but heart." If he had not done so, maybe thrown fewer pitches, would the surgery be necessary? Are the "MLB surgeons" suggesting any pitch count number which should be adhered to by a high schooler? Good luck to your son on the rehab.
Redbird,
I can assure you that if Coach Conroy heard the chants, he would shut them down, which may be why you didn't hear them.
I am amazed that nobody, from Kellam or Cox has spoken about the play at home and the scuffle. I was told by a Cox parent that after the little mishap, the next batter for Cox was hit by the very next pitch.
Come on Redbird, if that's not something to cause an issue about, I don't know what is.
Mr. Difulgo, you are correct, it is not my business about your son't surgery, however, this is a baseball web site. If you go back into other posts, you will see all the talk of him being hurt and not able to pitch. Therefore, it was just a surprise to some that he was pitching.
Just for the record, I absolutely love your son. I think he has heart that very few on the field have and shows it each and every time I have seen him.
I have told him on different occasions that I think he is the "bomb". He pitches well and I believe hits even better, which I have told him as well. I even told him I was upset to see his college choice because I would much rather see him at ODU.
Lynn Metheny
I can assure you that if Coach Conroy heard the chants, he would shut them down, which may be why you didn't hear them.
I am amazed that nobody, from Kellam or Cox has spoken about the play at home and the scuffle. I was told by a Cox parent that after the little mishap, the next batter for Cox was hit by the very next pitch.
Come on Redbird, if that's not something to cause an issue about, I don't know what is.
Mr. Difulgo, you are correct, it is not my business about your son't surgery, however, this is a baseball web site. If you go back into other posts, you will see all the talk of him being hurt and not able to pitch. Therefore, it was just a surprise to some that he was pitching.
Just for the record, I absolutely love your son. I think he has heart that very few on the field have and shows it each and every time I have seen him.
I have told him on different occasions that I think he is the "bomb". He pitches well and I believe hits even better, which I have told him as well. I even told him I was upset to see his college choice because I would much rather see him at ODU.
Lynn Metheny
Jeff- No need to come on here and defend your son and the decisions you made based upon a doctor's advice. Knowledgeable fans know what a competitive pitcher Jeff is and realize that anytime their team faces him they are in for a battle. He may not be the hardest thrower around, but he knows how to PITCH.
I sincerely hope the rumored juvenile "chanting" during the game is not true. If it is true, I hope you will attribute it to the thoughtless actions of a few overly excited and immature individuals and not mislabel an entire program (as several on this board seem so anxious to do).
Lastly, good luck to Jeff with the remainder of his season, his recovery, and with what I'm sure will be a very successful college career.
I sincerely hope the rumored juvenile "chanting" during the game is not true. If it is true, I hope you will attribute it to the thoughtless actions of a few overly excited and immature individuals and not mislabel an entire program (as several on this board seem so anxious to do).
Lastly, good luck to Jeff with the remainder of his season, his recovery, and with what I'm sure will be a very successful college career.
quote:I even told him I was upset to see his college choice because I would much rather see him at ODU.
Lord knows ODU could use something (like, right now). Correct, '43?
Mr. Difulgo,
As others have stated, you don't need to defend your personal business. It's a private matter. I have yet to run into anyone who didn't have great things to say about your son. You are (and should be) proud.
1943,
I didn't see the play at the plate. I had a bad angle. I was told by 2 players that the Cox C "slid" (I use the term loosely) into the Kellam C with high spikes. After tagging him out, Kellam pushed and Cox pushed back. The following HBP was on an offspeed pitch, I believe. If you hit someone intentionally, you don't throw a CB/CU.
As others have stated, you don't need to defend your personal business. It's a private matter. I have yet to run into anyone who didn't have great things to say about your son. You are (and should be) proud.
1943,
I didn't see the play at the plate. I had a bad angle. I was told by 2 players that the Cox C "slid" (I use the term loosely) into the Kellam C with high spikes. After tagging him out, Kellam pushed and Cox pushed back. The following HBP was on an offspeed pitch, I believe. If you hit someone intentionally, you don't throw a CB/CU.
Thank you Chris and Lynn I appreciate the kind words. Also I did not hear any chants about my son. If I had I probably would be all over this forum.
Pops, There are not enough great comments that could possibly be said about your son on this board that most people would really understand. Kellam baseball will sorely miss him. I'm quite sure you know how I feel about him ! Jeff will come back from this and be BIGGER and BETTER ! We are all rooting for him.
Thanks Driller. We are confident he will be ok as well. Thanks for the kind words.
I will definately miss seeing Jeff pitch this year. He was the first Beach player I created a Rivals profile for when I started to cover the entire Region for Virginiapreps.Com so he has always been one of my favorite players.
Here is what Sinclair said about him after a game last year.
"He get's mad when I take him out," said Kellam head coach St Clair Jones. "I told him I wouldn't take him out unless he gives me a sign that he's tired so I just leave him in there."
Again, I will truly miss watching him play.
Here is what Sinclair said about him after a game last year.
"He get's mad when I take him out," said Kellam head coach St Clair Jones. "I told him I wouldn't take him out unless he gives me a sign that he's tired so I just leave him in there."
Again, I will truly miss watching him play.
Mr.Difulgo, I didnt mean any disrespect to your son. The comment about being tough was about being able to hit against him, not an attack on his character.
I think anyone who has watched him the last few years and are baseball people hope the VERY BEST for son. He is a talented young man.
I think anyone who has watched him the last few years and are baseball people hope the VERY BEST for son. He is a talented young man.
Ditto that!! I think your son has been the "face of Kellam " baseball the last 3 years. That says alot.
The underclassmen have BIG shoes to fill....
He set the bar high
The underclassmen have BIG shoes to fill....
He set the bar high
Wow! Thanks to all of you! Jeff Jr. reads this site as well and is encouraged by all of your kindness. Thanks very much! Hopefully you guys will come out to NSU in the future!
quote:Originally posted by redbird5:
Mr. Difulgo,
As others have stated, you don't need to defend your personal business. It's a private matter. I have yet to run into anyone who didn't have great things to say about your son. You are (and should be) proud.
1943,
I didn't see the play at the plate. I had a bad angle. I was told by 2 players that the Cox C "slid" (I use the term loosely) into the Kellam C with high spikes. After tagging him out, Kellam pushed and Cox pushed back. The following HBP was on an offspeed pitch, I believe. If you hit someone intentionally, you don't throw a CB/CU.
I am surprised that someone would post a comment that could negatively affect a player when "they didn't see the play at the plate." I saw the play at the plate, as did many who were sitting directly behind home plate, and no high cleats were involved. The umpire was watching the entire play and did not eject or warn anyone for a high cleat situation.
Also, the broad generalizations about an entire team being classless speaks volumes about anyone who would write such an all encompassing statement.
quote:Originally posted by practicepracticepractice:
I am surprised that someone would post a comment that could negatively affect a player when "they didn't see the play at the plate." I saw the play at the plate, as did many who were sitting directly behind home plate, and no high cleats were involved. The umpire was watching the entire play and did not eject or warn anyone for a high cleat situation.
Also, the broad generalizations about an entire team being classless speaks volumes about anyone who would write such an all encompassing statement.
Huh? How will it negatively affect a player?!? As I said, I am telling you what 2 players told me. I admit I didn't see it but I trust the players more than I trust an anonymous dad. The whole incident was uncalled for IMO, including the Kellam catcher's reaction.
I notice you didn't say anything about the chants directed at the Kellam pitcher. That's a good move because it was confirmed by a coach..so I will stick by the classless comment.
Let me guess...you're a Cox parent? Best of luck to you this year.
Just trying to set the record straight, not cause any high blood pressure. What is your opinion on why the home plate umpire did not eject or warn the player for the supposed high spikes?quote:Originally posted by redbird5:quote:Originally posted by practicepracticepractice:
I am surprised that someone would post a comment that could negatively affect a player when "they didn't see the play at the plate." I saw the play at the plate, as did many who were sitting directly behind home plate, and no high cleats were involved. The umpire was watching the entire play and did not eject or warn anyone for a high cleat situation.
Also, the broad generalizations about an entire team being classless speaks volumes about anyone who would write such an all encompassing statement.
Huh? How will it negatively affect a player?!? As I said, I am telling you what 2 players told me. I admit I didn't see it but I trust the players more than I trust an anonymous dad. The whole incident was uncalled for IMO, including the Kellam catcher's reaction.
I notice you didn't say anything about the chants directed at the Kellam pitcher. That's a good move because it was confirmed by a coach..so I will stick by the classless comment.
Let me guess...you're a Cox parent? Best of luck to you this year.
quote:Originally posted by practicepracticepractice:
Just trying to set the record straight, not cause any high blood pressure. What is your opinion on why the home plate umpire did not eject or warn the player for the supposed high spikes?
As soon as you answer my questions, I will answer yours. No high blood pressure here.
quote:Originally posted by redbird5:quote:Originally posted by practicepracticepractice:
Just trying to set the record straight, not cause any high blood pressure. What is your opinion on why the home plate umpire did not eject or warn the player for the supposed high spikes?
As soon as you answer my questions, I will answer yours. No high blood pressure here.
Yes I am a Cox parent and I sincerely apologize if there were chants. I did not hear any chants so I did not comment about it.
Redbird,
I am kinda curious on your opinion as to why no warnings were made?.. I saw the play..
To me the Cox runner made a good hard slide, Kellam's catcher blocked him out just like they are taught to do. No way he was going to be safe. So was good hard nose baseball all the way around.
Then all the interesting stuff happened when the catcher straddled the runner and went out to the infield, got a little excited and well not much else really. Maybe he was trying to fire up his teamates not sure?
Interestingly enough, guess who came up to bat very next inning, yep Kellams Catcher and personally I thought he was going to get plunked, but that didn't happen..
So I guess the umpire was right in just letting the kids play..
before you guys jump all over me.. I was just there as a spectator, not rooting for either team.
I am kinda curious on your opinion as to why no warnings were made?.. I saw the play..
To me the Cox runner made a good hard slide, Kellam's catcher blocked him out just like they are taught to do. No way he was going to be safe. So was good hard nose baseball all the way around.
Then all the interesting stuff happened when the catcher straddled the runner and went out to the infield, got a little excited and well not much else really. Maybe he was trying to fire up his teamates not sure?
Interestingly enough, guess who came up to bat very next inning, yep Kellams Catcher and personally I thought he was going to get plunked, but that didn't happen..
So I guess the umpire was right in just letting the kids play..
before you guys jump all over me.. I was just there as a spectator, not rooting for either team.
Why wouldn't they warn a player? Who knows? I would think the outburst from both teams took precedence. When the on deck hitter comes towards home after the incident, controlling the game becomes a priority. Again, this was the same comment from 2 players not involved in the play. Apparently, they saw it one way and you saw it another.
I based my "classless" comment on the chants, not the slide. Anyone that would say that to a player facing surgery IS classless.
I will say this...I've slid with my spikes up MANY times and been slid into MANY more. It's part of the game. I still don't see how you guys percieve this as a big negative. It's hardnosed.
I based my "classless" comment on the chants, not the slide. Anyone that would say that to a player facing surgery IS classless.
I will say this...I've slid with my spikes up MANY times and been slid into MANY more. It's part of the game. I still don't see how you guys percieve this as a big negative. It's hardnosed.
quote:Originally posted by redbird5:
I will say this...I've slid with my spikes up MANY times and been slid into MANY more. It's part of the game. I still don't see how you guys percieve this as a big negative. It's hardnosed.
I thought the slide was clean.. I think I even stated good hardnosed baseball.
maybe I didn't phrase that properly.
I am referring to the little antics on both sides that took place,
and honestly I was standing on Cox's side and never heard the chants.. must have been in the earlier innings when I wasn't there..
Here's another take on the play at the plate. Good, hardnosed play on both sides with the exception of the catcher moving toward the infield after the tag to check runners. As he was trying to free up from the runner at the plate, grabbed his leg and pulled him back causing a reaction. On deck batter, with bat in hand, crosses the third baseline somewhere around the middle area. Ball was still in play as no time was called and no call made by either umpire, they "didn't see" either thing. Runners on 1st and 2nd now with 1 out. Next batter got plunked with a curve ball. Doesn't make sense to load the bases with 1 out and 4 hole hitter coming to the plate. Pretty sure that was unintentional.
Several chants of "Ow my arm hurts" made by Cox bench from the 1st inning into the 3rd.
Kellam didn't hit at all and the Cox pitcher did a fine job keeping them off balance with primarily fastballs. Both teams had a little shaky defense at times. Still early in the season and alot of baseball to be played. The District is up for grabs by several teams and should be a great season.
Not a "Dad" from either team here throwing in my 2 cents and the way I saw things. Let's keep in mind, this was just 1 game and both teams have played again since then. Time to leave it where it is and move onto the next one.
Several chants of "Ow my arm hurts" made by Cox bench from the 1st inning into the 3rd.
Kellam didn't hit at all and the Cox pitcher did a fine job keeping them off balance with primarily fastballs. Both teams had a little shaky defense at times. Still early in the season and alot of baseball to be played. The District is up for grabs by several teams and should be a great season.
Not a "Dad" from either team here throwing in my 2 cents and the way I saw things. Let's keep in mind, this was just 1 game and both teams have played again since then. Time to leave it where it is and move onto the next one.