Well put Midlo
Details on you big win?
Day 2 was a tougher day in GA for our VA teams.
3-8-1 record for a cummulative total of 12-11-1.
Wins go to the Virginia Cardinals, Canes Baseball and Patriots National 17u
Losses for Richmond Braves 2012, Patriots of NOVA, Richmond Braves 2013 National, Richmond Braves 17u, Virginia Diamonds 17u, RBA West Elite, Orioles Scout Team and Prospect Starts 17u Blue.
A Tie for the Canes Prospects.
Here's to day 3 tomorrow.
3-8-1 record for a cummulative total of 12-11-1.
Wins go to the Virginia Cardinals, Canes Baseball and Patriots National 17u
Losses for Richmond Braves 2012, Patriots of NOVA, Richmond Braves 2013 National, Richmond Braves 17u, Virginia Diamonds 17u, RBA West Elite, Orioles Scout Team and Prospect Starts 17u Blue.
A Tie for the Canes Prospects.
Here's to day 3 tomorrow.
Agreed that Sunday was a tough day for the Virginia-based teams. After going 9-3 the first day, I thought they went 4-7-1 on Sunday. (Are you sure, QuadAAA, that the results were 3-8-1?) Here’s what I thought I saw.
(9 a.m.) Canes Baseball (2-0) defeated Yak Baseball, 4-0. Tim Kelly (York HS, Hampton) had 1 of the Canes 4 hits. Josh Sborz (McLean HS)pitched 6 innings for the win allowing 3 hits, 2 BB and striking out 10.
(2 p.m.) Canes Prospects (1-0-1) and Florida Diamond Pros tied 5-5, with the FDP scoring 2 in the bottom of the 7th. Brandon Lowe (Nansemond River) went 2-3 with a double and 2 RBI.
(4:30 p.m.) Orioles Scout Team (1-1) lost 3-2 to Big Stix Gamers 17u.
(2 p.m.) Patriots of Nova (1-1) lost 2-0 to Del Mar Va Canes.
(4:30) Patriots National 17u (2-0) defeated the DCH Georgia Jayhawks, 5-3.
(11:30 a.m.) Prospects Stars 17U Blue (0-2) lost 7-3 to Marucci Elite 16s . Mark Gunst (Paul VI) took the loss. Jack King (West Potomac) went 1-2 with a run, a rbi and a walk in the losing cause.
(9 a.m.) RBA West (1-1) lost 6-5 to the Northeast Rays.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves 17u (0-2) got no hit by the DBAT McCabe, 13-0 in a 4 inning run rule game.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2012 (1-1) defeated the Diamond Devils 17U Black, 9-4. The team had 7 BB and & 7 hits. Justin Kime (Mt. View HS) led the team in hitting, going 2-3 with a double and 3 RBIs.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2013 (1-1) lost to the Orlando Scorpions 17U Black, 7-1. Dominic Fazio (Pittsburgh, PA) hit a homerun for the Braves.
(2 p.m.) Virginia Cardinals (2-0) shut out Teel Ravens 17U, 9-0. Daniel Bridgman (Dinwiddie HS) pitched a 7-inning complete game, 1 hitter. Josh Gardiner (Eastern View HS) and Shane Johnsonbaugh (Western Branch HS, Chesapeake) went 2-4; Brian Lee 1-2 and Nikolai Ellis (Grassfield HS, Chesapeake) went 1-3 with a double.
(7:00 p.m.) Virginia Diamonds 17u (1-1) lost to the Upstate Mavericks 17U Orange, 9-6. Josh Moore (Menchville HS) and Sean Sterling (Cox) each went 2-4 in the losing cause. Both teams had 8 hits.
(9 a.m.) Canes Baseball (2-0) defeated Yak Baseball, 4-0. Tim Kelly (York HS, Hampton) had 1 of the Canes 4 hits. Josh Sborz (McLean HS)pitched 6 innings for the win allowing 3 hits, 2 BB and striking out 10.
(2 p.m.) Canes Prospects (1-0-1) and Florida Diamond Pros tied 5-5, with the FDP scoring 2 in the bottom of the 7th. Brandon Lowe (Nansemond River) went 2-3 with a double and 2 RBI.
(4:30 p.m.) Orioles Scout Team (1-1) lost 3-2 to Big Stix Gamers 17u.
(2 p.m.) Patriots of Nova (1-1) lost 2-0 to Del Mar Va Canes.
(4:30) Patriots National 17u (2-0) defeated the DCH Georgia Jayhawks, 5-3.
(11:30 a.m.) Prospects Stars 17U Blue (0-2) lost 7-3 to Marucci Elite 16s . Mark Gunst (Paul VI) took the loss. Jack King (West Potomac) went 1-2 with a run, a rbi and a walk in the losing cause.
(9 a.m.) RBA West (1-1) lost 6-5 to the Northeast Rays.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves 17u (0-2) got no hit by the DBAT McCabe, 13-0 in a 4 inning run rule game.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2012 (1-1) defeated the Diamond Devils 17U Black, 9-4. The team had 7 BB and & 7 hits. Justin Kime (Mt. View HS) led the team in hitting, going 2-3 with a double and 3 RBIs.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2013 (1-1) lost to the Orlando Scorpions 17U Black, 7-1. Dominic Fazio (Pittsburgh, PA) hit a homerun for the Braves.
(2 p.m.) Virginia Cardinals (2-0) shut out Teel Ravens 17U, 9-0. Daniel Bridgman (Dinwiddie HS) pitched a 7-inning complete game, 1 hitter. Josh Gardiner (Eastern View HS) and Shane Johnsonbaugh (Western Branch HS, Chesapeake) went 2-4; Brian Lee 1-2 and Nikolai Ellis (Grassfield HS, Chesapeake) went 1-3 with a double.
(7:00 p.m.) Virginia Diamonds 17u (1-1) lost to the Upstate Mavericks 17U Orange, 9-6. Josh Moore (Menchville HS) and Sean Sterling (Cox) each went 2-4 in the losing cause. Both teams had 8 hits.
WB,
I missed the Richmond Braves National 2012 win. I mistakenly had this as a loss. My apologies to those players.
Revised Virginia cummulative record through 2 days is 13-10-1.
I missed the Richmond Braves National 2012 win. I mistakenly had this as a loss. My apologies to those players.
Revised Virginia cummulative record through 2 days is 13-10-1.
PIS,
As to our "big win", it'll be big if we win tonight! We have our work cut out for us, facing FTB, considered one of the top teams in the tourney field. For now I don't want to jinx us.
But I will put a word in for our pitchers thus far. Kit Scheetz and Tyler Carrico combined for a 3-hit shutout Sat. night. Daniel Bridgeman had 2 outs in the 7th when their # 3 guy finally got a clean hit through the infield to break up the no-hit bid. He was incredibly efficient and that was a Godsend, as we were sitting in the shady dugout while the other team roasted in the field a few innings there. It was HOT!
As to our "big win", it'll be big if we win tonight! We have our work cut out for us, facing FTB, considered one of the top teams in the tourney field. For now I don't want to jinx us.
But I will put a word in for our pitchers thus far. Kit Scheetz and Tyler Carrico combined for a 3-hit shutout Sat. night. Daniel Bridgeman had 2 outs in the 7th when their # 3 guy finally got a clean hit through the infield to break up the no-hit bid. He was incredibly efficient and that was a Godsend, as we were sitting in the shady dugout while the other team roasted in the field a few innings there. It was HOT!
Posted on the PG Scout Blog:
Not a VA team, but a VA player:
Del Mar Va Canes
7/11/2011 12:03:19 PM
RHP Hayden White (2012, Steward School, Midlothian, VA) topped out at 92, showing a quick arm and very easy arm action. His control was pinpoint and he showed four pitches: a curveball at 75, tight slider at 83, and changeup at 82.
Not a VA team, but a VA player:
Del Mar Va Canes
7/11/2011 12:03:19 PM
RHP Hayden White (2012, Steward School, Midlothian, VA) topped out at 92, showing a quick arm and very easy arm action. His control was pinpoint and he showed four pitches: a curveball at 75, tight slider at 83, and changeup at 82.
Monday: A better day than Sunday, not as good as Saturday. 6 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie by Virginia-based teams.
(9 a.m.) Canes Baseball (3-0) defeated Syracuse Sports Zone Braves Blue 10-0, outhitting their opponent 11-3. Tim Kelly (York HS) hit a grand slam. Other Virginia players with hits were Matt Campbell (Hickory) 1-2, Luke Lowery (Cosby) 1-1, and Josh Sborz (McLean) 1-1.
(9 a.m.) Canes Prospects (2-0-1) defeated Windward Braves Blue, 7-6. Down 6-5 going into the bottom of the last inning, the Canes Prospects scored 2 to win 7-6 on a walkoff 2 run HR by Connor Henderson (Bethel). Brandon Lowe (Nansemond River) went 2-3, Henderson 2-4 and Nathan Parker (Lake Braddock) 1-2 with each hitting a double. Connor Jones (Great Bridge) pitched the last 1.1 innings to claim the win.
(9 a.m.) Orioles Scout Team (1-2) had a tough loss to Dallas Stars Black, losing 6-5 even though they outhit the Stars 10-8. Orioles tied the game in the bottom of the 5th, 5-5 but yielded the lead in the top of the 6th. Garrett Brooks (Western Branch) was 2-2 with 2 runs, 1 BB, Tyler Ramirez (Cape Henry Collegiate, Va Beach) went 2-3, 1 run, 2 RBI; and Sean Trenchard (West Potomac),1-3, 2 rbis.
(11:30 a.m.) Patriots of Nova (1-2) lost 12-0 to the Texas Sundevils.
(9 a.m.) Patriots National 17u (3-0) defeated Northeast Lumberjacks, 4-1.
(9 a.m.) Prospects Stars 17U Blue (0-3) lost to the Bucky Dent Bandits Royal, 4-3.
(11:30 a.m.) RBA West (2-1) defeated Ohio Force, 8-5. Eight players garnered a hit. Jesse Smith (Lee Davis) went 2-3. Patrick Gardner (Deep Run) pitched 4 innings for the win.
(2 p.m.) Richmond Braves 17u (1-2) got their first win, defeating the St. Louis Pirates, 9-5. Trailing 5-1, the Braves had a big 6 run 5th inning to take the lead. Tommy Mason (Hickory), 2-2, was the only Brave with multiple hits. Steve Klaiber (Cave Spring HS) walked all 4 plate appearances. Logan Moore (North Stafford) pitched 6 innings for the win.
(2 p.m.) Richmond Braves National 2012 (1-1) defeated Big Stix Gamers 2012, 11-3. The Braves only had 4 hits but reached base via walks 14 times.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2013 (1-1-1) tied Huntington Hounds 2-2.
(7 p.m.) Virginia Cardinals (2-1) lost to FTB, a perennial power at the WWB, 8-3. Josh Gardiner (Eastern View HS) had 2 of the Cardinals 4 hits. FTB only had 5 hits but reached on 9 walks. Nathan Kirby (James River) took the loss.
(11:30 a.m.) Virginia Diamonds 17u (1-2) lost to Bandits Baseball, 9-1.
(9 a.m.) Canes Baseball (3-0) defeated Syracuse Sports Zone Braves Blue 10-0, outhitting their opponent 11-3. Tim Kelly (York HS) hit a grand slam. Other Virginia players with hits were Matt Campbell (Hickory) 1-2, Luke Lowery (Cosby) 1-1, and Josh Sborz (McLean) 1-1.
(9 a.m.) Canes Prospects (2-0-1) defeated Windward Braves Blue, 7-6. Down 6-5 going into the bottom of the last inning, the Canes Prospects scored 2 to win 7-6 on a walkoff 2 run HR by Connor Henderson (Bethel). Brandon Lowe (Nansemond River) went 2-3, Henderson 2-4 and Nathan Parker (Lake Braddock) 1-2 with each hitting a double. Connor Jones (Great Bridge) pitched the last 1.1 innings to claim the win.
(9 a.m.) Orioles Scout Team (1-2) had a tough loss to Dallas Stars Black, losing 6-5 even though they outhit the Stars 10-8. Orioles tied the game in the bottom of the 5th, 5-5 but yielded the lead in the top of the 6th. Garrett Brooks (Western Branch) was 2-2 with 2 runs, 1 BB, Tyler Ramirez (Cape Henry Collegiate, Va Beach) went 2-3, 1 run, 2 RBI; and Sean Trenchard (West Potomac),1-3, 2 rbis.
(11:30 a.m.) Patriots of Nova (1-2) lost 12-0 to the Texas Sundevils.
(9 a.m.) Patriots National 17u (3-0) defeated Northeast Lumberjacks, 4-1.
(9 a.m.) Prospects Stars 17U Blue (0-3) lost to the Bucky Dent Bandits Royal, 4-3.
(11:30 a.m.) RBA West (2-1) defeated Ohio Force, 8-5. Eight players garnered a hit. Jesse Smith (Lee Davis) went 2-3. Patrick Gardner (Deep Run) pitched 4 innings for the win.
(2 p.m.) Richmond Braves 17u (1-2) got their first win, defeating the St. Louis Pirates, 9-5. Trailing 5-1, the Braves had a big 6 run 5th inning to take the lead. Tommy Mason (Hickory), 2-2, was the only Brave with multiple hits. Steve Klaiber (Cave Spring HS) walked all 4 plate appearances. Logan Moore (North Stafford) pitched 6 innings for the win.
(2 p.m.) Richmond Braves National 2012 (1-1) defeated Big Stix Gamers 2012, 11-3. The Braves only had 4 hits but reached base via walks 14 times.
(9 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2013 (1-1-1) tied Huntington Hounds 2-2.
(7 p.m.) Virginia Cardinals (2-1) lost to FTB, a perennial power at the WWB, 8-3. Josh Gardiner (Eastern View HS) had 2 of the Cardinals 4 hits. FTB only had 5 hits but reached on 9 walks. Nathan Kirby (James River) took the loss.
(11:30 a.m.) Virginia Diamonds 17u (1-2) lost to Bandits Baseball, 9-1.
Great job WB ! Thank you !!
With yesterday's 6-5-1 record and today's 8-4 record, VA teams are now a combined 27-19-2.
Wins by the VA Cardinals, Patriots of NOVA, Prospect Stars 17u Blue, Richmond Braves 2012 National, Canes Baseball, Virginia Diamonds 17u, Orioles Scout Team and Patriots Nationals 17u.
Loss for the Canes Prospects, RBA West Elite, Richmond Braves 2013 National and Richmond Braves 17u.
Tomorrow is the last day of pool play and the beginning of tournament play.
Wins by the VA Cardinals, Patriots of NOVA, Prospect Stars 17u Blue, Richmond Braves 2012 National, Canes Baseball, Virginia Diamonds 17u, Orioles Scout Team and Patriots Nationals 17u.
Loss for the Canes Prospects, RBA West Elite, Richmond Braves 2013 National and Richmond Braves 17u.
Tomorrow is the last day of pool play and the beginning of tournament play.
Here is a little more detail on Tuesday's results. A much better day as a whole, 8 wins and 4 losses, for the Virginia-based teams bringing the cumulative record to 27 wins, 19 losses and 2 ties.
Just for informational purposes, there are 216 teams participating, divided into 36 pools of 6. Each of the 36 pool winners will advance as well as 12 of the 2nd place teams to form the championship bracket. According to PG’s rules, those 48 teams will all be seeded, with seeds 1-16 having a first round bye. This approach rewards those teams which have a better record as well as those teams which keep the runs allowed down. (This is different from some of their past WWB tournaments in which pool winners were slotted into a previously determined bracket. E.g., previously Pool A winner would play Pool B winner, Pool C winner would play Pool D winner, etc.) Those with 2 losses are not out of it; it is possible that a team which goes 3-2 could advance.
(11 a.m.) Canes Baseball (4-0) defeated Bucky Dent Bandits UCLA, 10-3. Looks like the Bandits had some pitching problems as they issued 8 walks and gave up 10 runs on 5 hits. Tim Kelly (York HS) was 1-2 (home run) with 2 rbis. Kyle Moore (Nansemond River) was 1-3 (double). Brock Hunter (McLean) pitched 5 innings for the win. The Canes currently are first in their pool.
(2 p.m.) Canes Prospects (2-1-1) were soundly defeated by Houston Kyle Chapman, 10-1. HKC collected a total of 13 hits (and 1 BB) off the Canes’ pitching while yielding no BB and only 4 hits, one each by Tyler Best (Hickory) 1-3, Dylan Raymond (Giles County) 1-2 and Nathaniel Trough (Riverbend) for the Virginia players. Connor Jones (Great Bridge) took the loss, allowing 8 hits and 5 earned runs in his 5 innings of pitching.
(2 p.m.) Orioles Scout Team (2-2) run-ruled Marucci Elite Blue, 8-0, outhitting the Blue 9-2. Jack Wynkoop (Cape Henry) pitched the first 4 innings, allowing 2 hits, to claim the win. Those players who batted .500 or more in the game were Kyle McPherson (Western Branch) 1-2; Sean Trenchard (West Potomac) 2-2 (double) with 2 runs, 1 rbi; Alex Hunt (Western Branch) 2-2, 1 run, 2 rbis, 1 BB; Jayme Murray, 2-3, 1 run, 1 rbi; and Ian Pezzella (Kempsville) 1-2, 1 rbi, 1 bb.
(4:30 p.m.) Patriots of Nova (2-2) won a close one, defeating CBC O’s Orange 2-1. CBC scored 1 in the bottom of the 4th and Patriots answered with 2 in the top of the 5th. Those batting .500 or better on the day were Chris Moylan (Batterfield) 1-1, Bryan Baquer (Osbourn Park) 1-2, 1 rbi; and Casey Hagan (West Potomac) 2-2, 1 run. Chris Colletti (Forest Park) would get the win as he was on the mound when Patriots took the lead in the 5th, but Connor Graber (Robinson), the starting pitcher who only went 3 innings, had a nice line: 3IP, 2H, 0 runs, 1 BB and *8* Ks.
(9 a.m.) Patriots National 17u (4-0) defeated Houston Heat Silver, 8-3. Two of their NC players had great days at the plate. Sam Foy was 2-3 with 3 runs, 1 rbi. Will Nance was 2-4 (home run and double) with 2 runs and 3 rbis. Michael Taylor (Christ Church School) pitched the last 3 innings.
(4:30 p.m.) Prospects Stars 17U Blue (1-3) claimed their first win by defeating the NJ Mariners 2012, 9-7. Each team had 9 hits. Those batting .500 or better on the day were Tyler Reif (Herndon) 1-1, 2 runs, 1 rbi, 3 BB; Matt Moser (Langley) 3-3 (all doubles), 1 run, 1 rbi; Michael Palma (Flint Hill School) 2-3, 1 rbi; Jack Breheny (Gonzaga) 2-2 (double & home run), 3 runs, 1 rbi, 1BB; and Matt Smith (Herndon) 1-1, 1 run, 2 BB. Kyle Corwin (Westfield) would get the win, pitching the last 3.1 innings and throwing 80% strikes.
(11:30 a.m.) RBA West (2-2) lost to the East Cobb Astos 17u, 3-2. Tough loss for RBA. East Cobb broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the 7th to claim the win. Darian Carpenter (Varina) was 2-4 with 1 run, 2 rbis. Cam Maxey (Atlee HS) took the loss.
(4:30 p.m.) Richmond Braves 17u (1-3) lost 4-1 to Farrah Builders Scout. The Braves managed only 2 hits.
(11:30 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2012 (3-1) defeated Tri-State Arsenal Showcase, 13-3, on 13 hits. Those batting .500 or better on the day were Christopher Roth (Grafton HS) 2-2, 2 runs, 1 rbi and 1 BB; Cavin Clyde (Loudoun Valley HS) 2-2 (double), 2 runs, 1 rbi; Michael Trentham (James River) 2-3 (double), 2 runs; Matt Wright (Osbourn) 2-2, 2 runs. Jordan Gee (Hargrave Military Academy) pitched all 5 innings of the run-rule shortened game. The Braves currently are first in their pool.
(2 p.m.) Richmond Braves National 2013 (1-2-1) were run-ruled by Team Georgia Baseball Academy 17U, 8-0. The Braves only eked out 3 hits and Bryce Harman (LC Bird) was the only Virginia player with one. Adrian Powell (Broad Run), who took the loss, gave up 9 hits, 7 runs, 4ER and 3 BB while striking out 5 in his 3.1 innings of pitching.
(11:30 a.m.) Virginia Cardinals (3-1) defeated Mid South Select, 8-1 per the box score although the reported score in the “Scores and Schedules” was 7-1. Josh Gardiner (Eastern View) led the hitting going 2-3 (triple) with 2 runs, 2 rbis and a BB. Colton Konvicka (Benedictine) was 1-2 with 1 run , 2 rbis, and 1 BB. Nykolai Ellis (Grassfield) was 1-2 (double) with 2 runs and 1 rbi. Joe Manion (Powhatan HS) pitched 4.1 innings for the win.
(2:00 p.m.) Virginia Diamonds 17u (2-2) survived a close one, defeating Team Georgia Baseball 7-6. While the Diamonds never trailed, Georgia nipped at their heels. It was 2-2 at the end of 2, 5-4 Diamonds at the end of 3, 6-5 Diamonds at the end of 5 and 7-6 Diamonds at the end of 6, the final inning. Nine Diamond players recorded a hit. Those batting .500 or better in the game were Justin Carter (Woodside) 2-4, 1 run, 1 rbi; Robbie Heiser (Grafton) 1-2, 2 runs, 1 rbi, 1 BB; Alex Korecky (Menchville) 2-3, 1 run, 2 rbis; Anthony Rouleau (Woodside) 1-2, 1 rbi, 1 BB; Aaron Myers (Denbigh) 2-3, 2 rbis; and Jacob Futrell (Cox) 1-2. Aaron O’Neill (Gloucester) would claim the win, pitching the first 3 innings, allowing 4 hits, 4ER and 5 BB. Josh Moore (Menchville) would get a save, allowing 2 hits, 1 ER and 3 BB. (They were lucky to get the win issuing eight walks.)
Just for informational purposes, there are 216 teams participating, divided into 36 pools of 6. Each of the 36 pool winners will advance as well as 12 of the 2nd place teams to form the championship bracket. According to PG’s rules, those 48 teams will all be seeded, with seeds 1-16 having a first round bye. This approach rewards those teams which have a better record as well as those teams which keep the runs allowed down. (This is different from some of their past WWB tournaments in which pool winners were slotted into a previously determined bracket. E.g., previously Pool A winner would play Pool B winner, Pool C winner would play Pool D winner, etc.) Those with 2 losses are not out of it; it is possible that a team which goes 3-2 could advance.
(11 a.m.) Canes Baseball (4-0) defeated Bucky Dent Bandits UCLA, 10-3. Looks like the Bandits had some pitching problems as they issued 8 walks and gave up 10 runs on 5 hits. Tim Kelly (York HS) was 1-2 (home run) with 2 rbis. Kyle Moore (Nansemond River) was 1-3 (double). Brock Hunter (McLean) pitched 5 innings for the win. The Canes currently are first in their pool.
(2 p.m.) Canes Prospects (2-1-1) were soundly defeated by Houston Kyle Chapman, 10-1. HKC collected a total of 13 hits (and 1 BB) off the Canes’ pitching while yielding no BB and only 4 hits, one each by Tyler Best (Hickory) 1-3, Dylan Raymond (Giles County) 1-2 and Nathaniel Trough (Riverbend) for the Virginia players. Connor Jones (Great Bridge) took the loss, allowing 8 hits and 5 earned runs in his 5 innings of pitching.
(2 p.m.) Orioles Scout Team (2-2) run-ruled Marucci Elite Blue, 8-0, outhitting the Blue 9-2. Jack Wynkoop (Cape Henry) pitched the first 4 innings, allowing 2 hits, to claim the win. Those players who batted .500 or more in the game were Kyle McPherson (Western Branch) 1-2; Sean Trenchard (West Potomac) 2-2 (double) with 2 runs, 1 rbi; Alex Hunt (Western Branch) 2-2, 1 run, 2 rbis, 1 BB; Jayme Murray, 2-3, 1 run, 1 rbi; and Ian Pezzella (Kempsville) 1-2, 1 rbi, 1 bb.
(4:30 p.m.) Patriots of Nova (2-2) won a close one, defeating CBC O’s Orange 2-1. CBC scored 1 in the bottom of the 4th and Patriots answered with 2 in the top of the 5th. Those batting .500 or better on the day were Chris Moylan (Batterfield) 1-1, Bryan Baquer (Osbourn Park) 1-2, 1 rbi; and Casey Hagan (West Potomac) 2-2, 1 run. Chris Colletti (Forest Park) would get the win as he was on the mound when Patriots took the lead in the 5th, but Connor Graber (Robinson), the starting pitcher who only went 3 innings, had a nice line: 3IP, 2H, 0 runs, 1 BB and *8* Ks.
(9 a.m.) Patriots National 17u (4-0) defeated Houston Heat Silver, 8-3. Two of their NC players had great days at the plate. Sam Foy was 2-3 with 3 runs, 1 rbi. Will Nance was 2-4 (home run and double) with 2 runs and 3 rbis. Michael Taylor (Christ Church School) pitched the last 3 innings.
(4:30 p.m.) Prospects Stars 17U Blue (1-3) claimed their first win by defeating the NJ Mariners 2012, 9-7. Each team had 9 hits. Those batting .500 or better on the day were Tyler Reif (Herndon) 1-1, 2 runs, 1 rbi, 3 BB; Matt Moser (Langley) 3-3 (all doubles), 1 run, 1 rbi; Michael Palma (Flint Hill School) 2-3, 1 rbi; Jack Breheny (Gonzaga) 2-2 (double & home run), 3 runs, 1 rbi, 1BB; and Matt Smith (Herndon) 1-1, 1 run, 2 BB. Kyle Corwin (Westfield) would get the win, pitching the last 3.1 innings and throwing 80% strikes.
(11:30 a.m.) RBA West (2-2) lost to the East Cobb Astos 17u, 3-2. Tough loss for RBA. East Cobb broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the 7th to claim the win. Darian Carpenter (Varina) was 2-4 with 1 run, 2 rbis. Cam Maxey (Atlee HS) took the loss.
(4:30 p.m.) Richmond Braves 17u (1-3) lost 4-1 to Farrah Builders Scout. The Braves managed only 2 hits.
(11:30 a.m.) Richmond Braves National 2012 (3-1) defeated Tri-State Arsenal Showcase, 13-3, on 13 hits. Those batting .500 or better on the day were Christopher Roth (Grafton HS) 2-2, 2 runs, 1 rbi and 1 BB; Cavin Clyde (Loudoun Valley HS) 2-2 (double), 2 runs, 1 rbi; Michael Trentham (James River) 2-3 (double), 2 runs; Matt Wright (Osbourn) 2-2, 2 runs. Jordan Gee (Hargrave Military Academy) pitched all 5 innings of the run-rule shortened game. The Braves currently are first in their pool.
(2 p.m.) Richmond Braves National 2013 (1-2-1) were run-ruled by Team Georgia Baseball Academy 17U, 8-0. The Braves only eked out 3 hits and Bryce Harman (LC Bird) was the only Virginia player with one. Adrian Powell (Broad Run), who took the loss, gave up 9 hits, 7 runs, 4ER and 3 BB while striking out 5 in his 3.1 innings of pitching.
(11:30 a.m.) Virginia Cardinals (3-1) defeated Mid South Select, 8-1 per the box score although the reported score in the “Scores and Schedules” was 7-1. Josh Gardiner (Eastern View) led the hitting going 2-3 (triple) with 2 runs, 2 rbis and a BB. Colton Konvicka (Benedictine) was 1-2 with 1 run , 2 rbis, and 1 BB. Nykolai Ellis (Grassfield) was 1-2 (double) with 2 runs and 1 rbi. Joe Manion (Powhatan HS) pitched 4.1 innings for the win.
(2:00 p.m.) Virginia Diamonds 17u (2-2) survived a close one, defeating Team Georgia Baseball 7-6. While the Diamonds never trailed, Georgia nipped at their heels. It was 2-2 at the end of 2, 5-4 Diamonds at the end of 3, 6-5 Diamonds at the end of 5 and 7-6 Diamonds at the end of 6, the final inning. Nine Diamond players recorded a hit. Those batting .500 or better in the game were Justin Carter (Woodside) 2-4, 1 run, 1 rbi; Robbie Heiser (Grafton) 1-2, 2 runs, 1 rbi, 1 BB; Alex Korecky (Menchville) 2-3, 1 run, 2 rbis; Anthony Rouleau (Woodside) 1-2, 1 rbi, 1 BB; Aaron Myers (Denbigh) 2-3, 2 rbis; and Jacob Futrell (Cox) 1-2. Aaron O’Neill (Gloucester) would claim the win, pitching the first 3 innings, allowing 4 hits, 4ER and 5 BB. Josh Moore (Menchville) would get a save, allowing 2 hits, 1 ER and 3 BB. (They were lucky to get the win issuing eight walks.)
Unfortunately while the box scores are very nice they are not always accurate. A 2-RBI hit by Gardiner was mistakenly attributed to another player. Actually Gardiner was 3-3 with 2 SB, 2 R, and 4 RBI on the game. For the tournament, Gardiner is 9-11 with 3 walks and 6 RBI from the leadoff spot. One of the most overlooked top players in Virginia, on his way to Radford in another month's time.
Also, while it was theoretically conceivable at the outset that a 3-2 team might advance to the playoffs, that was always highly unlikely, and at this point that cannot happen as there will be too many teams who will finish 4-0-1 or 4-1 for a 3-2 team to be among the top 12 2nd place finishers.
It's impossible to predict who will make the final playoff slots as even though you might be in good shape as you go to bed tonight, if you get beat badly on Wednesday you can fall mighty quickly. Right now the cutoff would be 4-1 teams with 12 runs allowed, but there are 5 teams within 2 runs of that.
We're due for another brutal day of weather Wednesday before things (supposedly) ease up on Thursday. Right now the umps and catchers are really getting nailed by the oven-like conditions. You have to switch out catchers to keep them safe and alert. Umps have been ... affected by the heat, shall we say.
Also, while it was theoretically conceivable at the outset that a 3-2 team might advance to the playoffs, that was always highly unlikely, and at this point that cannot happen as there will be too many teams who will finish 4-0-1 or 4-1 for a 3-2 team to be among the top 12 2nd place finishers.
It's impossible to predict who will make the final playoff slots as even though you might be in good shape as you go to bed tonight, if you get beat badly on Wednesday you can fall mighty quickly. Right now the cutoff would be 4-1 teams with 12 runs allowed, but there are 5 teams within 2 runs of that.
We're due for another brutal day of weather Wednesday before things (supposedly) ease up on Thursday. Right now the umps and catchers are really getting nailed by the oven-like conditions. You have to switch out catchers to keep them safe and alert. Umps have been ... affected by the heat, shall we say.
quote:Originally posted by Midlo Dad:Also, while it was theoretically conceivable at the outset that a 3-2 team might advance to the playoffs, that was always highly unlikely, and at this point that cannot happen as there will be too many teams who will finish 4-0-1 or 4-1 for a 3-2 team to be among the top 12 2nd place finishers.
Midlo,
I stated that it is still possible that a 3-2 team could advance and did not limit it to 2nd place finishers. I disagree with the statement that it CANNOT happen at this point. You have to look no further than your own pool with the Virginia Cardinals. Assuming that PG is reporting the records correctly, the current records in Pool O are:
Virginia Cardinals 3-1
FTB 3-1
EC Grays South 2-2
Midsouth Select 2-2
Teel Ravens 1-3
Game Ready 1-3
Tomorrow the Va Cardinals play Game Ready. If Va Cardinals lose to Game Ready, Va Cardinals record will be 3-2 and Game Ready's record will be 2-3. FTB plays Teel Ravens. If FTB loses to Teel Ravens, FTB's record will be 3-2 and Teel Ravens record will be 2-3. EC Grays South and Midsouth Select play one another. One will end up 3-2 and the other will end up 2-3. SO, at this point, it COULD happen. Pool O COULD have 3 teams with a 3-2 record and NO team with more than 3 wins. Thus the Pool O winner COULD be a team with no more than 3 wins.
Here's my understanding:
There are only going to be 48 teams in the playoffs. In the first round, the top 16 ranked teams get byes, and teams 17-48 play elimination games tonight. Thursday and Friday then becomes a 32-team single-elimination tournament with the winner having to win 5 games over two days. (In this heat, they will need a hospital bed and IV fluids when that ends!)
There will be 36 pool winners. They will all advance to the playoffs. Out of the 36 second place teams, only 12 will advance as wild cards. Last night I went through all 36 pools to review their standings and who they play today, to try to get a bead on how each pool could wrap up (specifically trying to get an idea of what our chances of making the playoffs might be).
The second place teams are going to be ranked first by their won-loss records. Out of the 36 pools, given who plays whom today, there will be more than 12 second place teams who finish pool play with 4-0-1 or 4-1 records.
If there are teams who are 4-0-1 but finish 2nd on tie breakers, they will get the top wild card seeds. After that, the 4-1 teams will be ranked according to runs allowed, with ties then broken by runs scored.
Pool O could well have a few 3-2 teams and we have to work hard today to avoid being one of them. But if we lose today, there's no way for us to make the playoffs. So, we're going out there to win, and hopefully to avoid giving up too many runs in the process as well. Unfortunately once you lose a game in pool play, that's the deal if you want to make the playoffs. Otherwise you get a Thursday consolation game (weather permitting) and that's the end of the trip.
Either way it's been a great trip for us. We got to play one of the top teams here and even though we lost, it was one of the most heavily scouted individual travel ball games I've ever been associated with. Outside of that game we've won, and in fact we've given up only 1 run in our 3 wins combined, so obviously we're pretty happy with our performance on the pitching/defensive side at least. Hopefully we can keep that going this afternoon.
More important, given the purpose of our team, is that we've had new interest generated in a few of our uncommitted players, and really that's what we're down here for. We're all competitive and you'd love to bring home a trophy at the end, but I'm not kidding myself about that! We just want to see how far we can get.
There are only going to be 48 teams in the playoffs. In the first round, the top 16 ranked teams get byes, and teams 17-48 play elimination games tonight. Thursday and Friday then becomes a 32-team single-elimination tournament with the winner having to win 5 games over two days. (In this heat, they will need a hospital bed and IV fluids when that ends!)
There will be 36 pool winners. They will all advance to the playoffs. Out of the 36 second place teams, only 12 will advance as wild cards. Last night I went through all 36 pools to review their standings and who they play today, to try to get a bead on how each pool could wrap up (specifically trying to get an idea of what our chances of making the playoffs might be).
The second place teams are going to be ranked first by their won-loss records. Out of the 36 pools, given who plays whom today, there will be more than 12 second place teams who finish pool play with 4-0-1 or 4-1 records.
If there are teams who are 4-0-1 but finish 2nd on tie breakers, they will get the top wild card seeds. After that, the 4-1 teams will be ranked according to runs allowed, with ties then broken by runs scored.
Pool O could well have a few 3-2 teams and we have to work hard today to avoid being one of them. But if we lose today, there's no way for us to make the playoffs. So, we're going out there to win, and hopefully to avoid giving up too many runs in the process as well. Unfortunately once you lose a game in pool play, that's the deal if you want to make the playoffs. Otherwise you get a Thursday consolation game (weather permitting) and that's the end of the trip.
Either way it's been a great trip for us. We got to play one of the top teams here and even though we lost, it was one of the most heavily scouted individual travel ball games I've ever been associated with. Outside of that game we've won, and in fact we've given up only 1 run in our 3 wins combined, so obviously we're pretty happy with our performance on the pitching/defensive side at least. Hopefully we can keep that going this afternoon.
More important, given the purpose of our team, is that we've had new interest generated in a few of our uncommitted players, and really that's what we're down here for. We're all competitive and you'd love to bring home a trophy at the end, but I'm not kidding myself about that! We just want to see how far we can get.
Nice that they are going with wildcards. Last week they only took the 30 pool winners...
Last day of pool play was a good one with the Virginia teams going 8-4 for a cummulative record of 35-23-2.
Wins go to the Virginia Cardinals, Patriots of NOVA, Canes Prospects, RBA West Elite, Canes Baseball, Richmond Braves 17u, Orioles Scout Team and Patriots Nationals 17u.
Losses to the Prospect Stars 17u Blue, Richmond Braves 2012 National, Richmond Braves 2013 National and Virginia Diamonds 17u.
All up a great showing by Virginia with a .583 winning percentage in that incredible heat. Special recognition to the Canes Baseball and Patriots Nationals 17u for 5-0 pool play records.
I am sure someone will post the tournament seedings once PG puts them on their website.
Wins go to the Virginia Cardinals, Patriots of NOVA, Canes Prospects, RBA West Elite, Canes Baseball, Richmond Braves 17u, Orioles Scout Team and Patriots Nationals 17u.
Losses to the Prospect Stars 17u Blue, Richmond Braves 2012 National, Richmond Braves 2013 National and Virginia Diamonds 17u.
All up a great showing by Virginia with a .583 winning percentage in that incredible heat. Special recognition to the Canes Baseball and Patriots Nationals 17u for 5-0 pool play records.
I am sure someone will post the tournament seedings once PG puts them on their website.
Cardinals won again tonight, 8-0, to advance to the round of 32 in the morning.
Happily the temps broke this evening, 85 felt balmy, and we got home without feeling totally spent.
Thursday's weather is supposed to be below 90 all day, though the threat of storms is ever present. Teams that win could play as many as 3 games, so it's nice it won't be 100. We'll see how long we can survive.
Happily the temps broke this evening, 85 felt balmy, and we got home without feeling totally spent.
Thursday's weather is supposed to be below 90 all day, though the threat of storms is ever present. Teams that win could play as many as 3 games, so it's nice it won't be 100. We'll see how long we can survive.
After a short night's sleep, we were a step slow here and there and tardy with the bats as well. Kentucky Baseball Club played solidly and knocked us out.
Still, pretty happy going 5-2 and finishing I guess tied for 17th out of 216 teams. After going 1-3-1 last year, it feels like we took a big step forward with our program.
And today brought news of offers to some of our previously uncommitted guys, and that is what this trip was really all about. Thanks again to PG for this wonderful event!
Still, pretty happy going 5-2 and finishing I guess tied for 17th out of 216 teams. After going 1-3-1 last year, it feels like we took a big step forward with our program.
And today brought news of offers to some of our previously uncommitted guys, and that is what this trip was really all about. Thanks again to PG for this wonderful event!
WB or Quad -
Any chance that one of you want to go through the PG site to give a recap on the Va based teams?
Rich
www.playinschool.com
Any chance that one of you want to go through the PG site to give a recap on the Va based teams?
Rich
www.playinschool.com
Virginia teams went 41-28-3 at the 17u WWBA including pool and tournament play. The Virginia Cardinals won their first playoff game before losing game 2, while Canes Baseball and Patriots Nationals 17u lost their first playoff games.
quote:Originally posted by QuadAAAA:
Virginia teams went 41-28-3 at the 17u WWBA including pool and tournament play. The Virginia Cardinals won their first playoff game before losing game 2, while Canes Baseball and Patriots Nationals 17u lost their first playoff games.
Canes and Patriots had first round byes. All 3 VA teams lost in the Round of 16.