Anyone got a link to the brackets?
Any reports on games would be appreciated as well.
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Midlo,
Here is a link that might help with updates on States, I also post on other thread that has been following the games.
GoDanRiver.com
Here is a link that might help with updates on States, I also post on other thread that has been following the games.
GoDanRiver.com
... and kingjam's link has today's schedule too:
Richmond Post 361 (18-7) vs. Gloucester Post (22-3), 10 a.m.
Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier (18-6) vs. Springfield Post 176 (20-9), 1 p.m.*
Albemarle Post 74 (25-4) vs. Lynchburg Post 16 (12-7), 5 p.m.
Stafford Post 290 Nationals (25-0) vs. Danville Post 325 (12-7) 8 p.m.*
* Approximate start time. All games at American Legion Post 325 Field at Dan Daniel Park.
Richmond Post 361 (18-7) vs. Gloucester Post (22-3), 10 a.m.
Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier (18-6) vs. Springfield Post 176 (20-9), 1 p.m.*
Albemarle Post 74 (25-4) vs. Lynchburg Post 16 (12-7), 5 p.m.
Stafford Post 290 Nationals (25-0) vs. Danville Post 325 (12-7) 8 p.m.*
* Approximate start time. All games at American Legion Post 325 Field at Dan Daniel Park.
Greenbrier Post 280 wins 8-7 over Springfield Post 176, don't know details.
Thursday’s schedule
Albemarle Post 74 (25-5) vs. Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier (19-6) at 10 a.m.
Richmond Post 361 (19-7) vs. Danville Post 325 (12-8) at 1 p.m.*
Lynchburg Post 16 (13-7) vs. Stafford Post 290 Nationals (26-0) at 5 p.m.
Albemarle-Chesapeake winner vs. Richmond-Danville winner at 8 p.m.*
Albemarle Post 74 (25-5) vs. Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier (19-6) at 10 a.m.
Richmond Post 361 (19-7) vs. Danville Post 325 (12-8) at 1 p.m.*
Lynchburg Post 16 (13-7) vs. Stafford Post 290 Nationals (26-0) at 5 p.m.
Albemarle-Chesapeake winner vs. Richmond-Danville winner at 8 p.m.*
Chesapeake 280 wins 14-2 over post 74 Albemarle
Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier 14-2
Chesapeake 280 wins 9-8 over Richmond 361
Chesapeake 280 wins 6-5 over Stafford 290
quote:Originally posted by my3sonsaz:
Chesapeake 280 wins 6-5 over Stafford 290
Good for the District 2 guys! Give us an in game summary of the Championship game if you can.
Wow, great run for Post 280 thru the loser's bracket. Good luck in the championship game(s).
I don't know all the details, I wasn't there. I do know Leland Clemmons hit a solo homerun, Jordan Adair went 6 innings to earn the win and Matt Dickason went 3 innings for the save.
Chesapeake Post 280 continues hot streak, faces Lynchburg again for title
By Damien Sordelett
Published: July 30, 2010
Lynchburg Post 16 second baseman Will Parsons slowed down between first and second bases, and looked out into the outfield as Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier center fielder Leland Clemmons jumped up in excitement after making a diving catch to rob Parsons of possibly a bases-clearing hit to close out the second inning.
“I turned around and said to somebody, ‘That’s the greatest catch I’ve ever seen,’ just because of the situation,” Chesapeake manager Larry Bowles said. “Then, first pitch and I know that old baseball adage — they do it in the field and they come in and do it with the stick — but he’s come up huge for us.”
Clemmons lead off the following inning with a first-pitch home run to left field and Chesapeake continued its hot streak in the American Legion state tournament with a 12-5 victory Friday at Dan Daniel Park. The loss, Lynchburg’s (14-8) first in post-season play, sets up a rematch at 10 a.m. today for the state title and a berth into next week’s Mid-Atlantic Region tournament in West Lakes, Pa.
“We’re going to come out here and get after it and play like a different ball club,” Lynchburg manager Chris Glaize said of Saturday’s game. “It’s about how we handle adversity and that’s what the message is. … It’s going to be a dogfight tomorrow and we’re going to handle it well and come out here and play.”
Chesapeake (23-6) advanced to today’s title game by winning twice Friday morning. Chesapeake used a designed double steal with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to score the winning run to eliminate the Stafford Post 280 Nationals, 6-5.
That momentum carried over into the first inning against Lynchburg, as Chesapeake scored twice in the first inning off Lynchburg starter Willie Sligh. Sligh kept Lynchburg close despite the offense’s missed opportunities early in the game until the middle innings.
Chesapeake, much like it has during its current five-game winning streak, used a big fifth inning to pull away, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five runs. Matt Dickason went 4-for-6 with three runs scored and Joshua Carter added three RBIs. James Bedi, who pitched eight innings against Stafford, went 3-for-5 against Lynchburg.
“They’ve won four in a row coming into this and to win two today, they’re just as hot as we are,” Glaize said.
Jordan Adair picked up the victory, holding the high-scoring Lynchburg lineup to two runs on six hits in six innings. The big right-hander struck out seven and walked three.
Lynchburg, which has won 13 of its past 16 games, finally got its offense going in the seventh, rattling off three consecutive RBI singles from Zack Jones, Joseph Knight and Ben Simmons to briefly cut the deficit to 11-5.
However, Lynchburg left the bases loaded in the seventh like it had in the second and fifth innings. Parsons’ fly ball in the second was the lone time the final batter in those three innings did not strike out.
“That catch changed the whole game. You never know what’s going to happen,” Glaize said of Clemmons’ second-inning catch. “It should have been us up 3-2, but they hit the home run the next inning. That changes the whole complexion of the game.”
201 051 210 — 12 13 3 ... Post 280
000 011 300 — 05 09 1 ... Post 16
W: Jordan Adair. L: Willie Sligh.
HR: Leland Clemmons (3rd inning, 0 on, 0 out).
Highlights:
C — Matt Dickason 4-6, 3 R, 1 RBI; James Bedi 3-5, 1 R, 1 RBI; Joshua Carter 1-2, 3 RBI; Adair 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K.
L — Dustin Arrowood 2-5; Jackson Finch 2-3, 1 R; Rick Adams 2-5, 1 R, 1 RBI.
Records: Chesapeake 23-6, Lynchburg 14-8.
Next: Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier vs. Lynchburg Post 16, American Legion state championship game, 10 a.m. today at Dan Daniel Park.
By Damien Sordelett
Published: July 30, 2010
Lynchburg Post 16 second baseman Will Parsons slowed down between first and second bases, and looked out into the outfield as Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier center fielder Leland Clemmons jumped up in excitement after making a diving catch to rob Parsons of possibly a bases-clearing hit to close out the second inning.
“I turned around and said to somebody, ‘That’s the greatest catch I’ve ever seen,’ just because of the situation,” Chesapeake manager Larry Bowles said. “Then, first pitch and I know that old baseball adage — they do it in the field and they come in and do it with the stick — but he’s come up huge for us.”
Clemmons lead off the following inning with a first-pitch home run to left field and Chesapeake continued its hot streak in the American Legion state tournament with a 12-5 victory Friday at Dan Daniel Park. The loss, Lynchburg’s (14-8) first in post-season play, sets up a rematch at 10 a.m. today for the state title and a berth into next week’s Mid-Atlantic Region tournament in West Lakes, Pa.
“We’re going to come out here and get after it and play like a different ball club,” Lynchburg manager Chris Glaize said of Saturday’s game. “It’s about how we handle adversity and that’s what the message is. … It’s going to be a dogfight tomorrow and we’re going to handle it well and come out here and play.”
Chesapeake (23-6) advanced to today’s title game by winning twice Friday morning. Chesapeake used a designed double steal with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to score the winning run to eliminate the Stafford Post 280 Nationals, 6-5.
That momentum carried over into the first inning against Lynchburg, as Chesapeake scored twice in the first inning off Lynchburg starter Willie Sligh. Sligh kept Lynchburg close despite the offense’s missed opportunities early in the game until the middle innings.
Chesapeake, much like it has during its current five-game winning streak, used a big fifth inning to pull away, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five runs. Matt Dickason went 4-for-6 with three runs scored and Joshua Carter added three RBIs. James Bedi, who pitched eight innings against Stafford, went 3-for-5 against Lynchburg.
“They’ve won four in a row coming into this and to win two today, they’re just as hot as we are,” Glaize said.
Jordan Adair picked up the victory, holding the high-scoring Lynchburg lineup to two runs on six hits in six innings. The big right-hander struck out seven and walked three.
Lynchburg, which has won 13 of its past 16 games, finally got its offense going in the seventh, rattling off three consecutive RBI singles from Zack Jones, Joseph Knight and Ben Simmons to briefly cut the deficit to 11-5.
However, Lynchburg left the bases loaded in the seventh like it had in the second and fifth innings. Parsons’ fly ball in the second was the lone time the final batter in those three innings did not strike out.
“That catch changed the whole game. You never know what’s going to happen,” Glaize said of Clemmons’ second-inning catch. “It should have been us up 3-2, but they hit the home run the next inning. That changes the whole complexion of the game.”
201 051 210 — 12 13 3 ... Post 280
000 011 300 — 05 09 1 ... Post 16
W: Jordan Adair. L: Willie Sligh.
HR: Leland Clemmons (3rd inning, 0 on, 0 out).
Highlights:
C — Matt Dickason 4-6, 3 R, 1 RBI; James Bedi 3-5, 1 R, 1 RBI; Joshua Carter 1-2, 3 RBI; Adair 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K.
L — Dustin Arrowood 2-5; Jackson Finch 2-3, 1 R; Rick Adams 2-5, 1 R, 1 RBI.
Records: Chesapeake 23-6, Lynchburg 14-8.
Next: Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier vs. Lynchburg Post 16, American Legion state championship game, 10 a.m. today at Dan Daniel Park.
Thank you for a great write-up Coach Milburn.
I heard from a good source last night that Leland is headed to UNC Charlotte. Will try to confirm with a first hand source unless someone else can confirm.
I heard from a good source last night that Leland is headed to UNC Charlotte. Will try to confirm with a first hand source unless someone else can confirm.
quote:Originally posted by WB Reporter:
Thank you for a great write-up Coach Milburn.
I heard from a good source last night that Leland is headed to UNC Charlotte. Will try to confirm with a first hand source unless someone else can confirm.
Not my article, it was written by Damien Sordelett of the Danville Register Bee as it was documented in the above post.
http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr...ain_for_title/23237/
Greenbrier wins it all 12-0!!!
quote:Originally posted by my3sonsaz:
Greenbrier wins it all 12-0!!!
Great news; good for Post 280 and District 2 ALB!
Coming back through the loosers bracket and knocking off the winner's bracket champ twice is tough.
Congrats to the boys of Post 280.....never quit, believed in themselves all the way with Larry Bowles at the helm.
Ali gets the win and Tourney MVP pitching 6 innings giving up 0 runs 1 hit 1 BB. Cody Cox came in the 7th to close it out.
The team will travel Wednesday to PA where they will play their first game Thursday night (8PM) against the host team.
Articles for all games at: http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/sports/
Ali gets the win and Tourney MVP pitching 6 innings giving up 0 runs 1 hit 1 BB. Cody Cox came in the 7th to close it out.
The team will travel Wednesday to PA where they will play their first game Thursday night (8PM) against the host team.
Articles for all games at: http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/sports/sports/
Chesapeake Post 280 rolls to American Legion state championship
By Damien Sordelett
Published: August 1, 2010
Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier starting pitcher Dean Ali allowed one hit over six innings as Chesapeake toppled Lynchburg Post 16, 12-0, in seven innings to win the American Legion state championship on a dreary Saturday morning at Dan Daniel Park.
The victory assures Chesapeake (24-6) a berth in next week’s Mid-Atlantic Region tournament in West Lakes, Pa.
Ali, the 2009 Southeastern District Player of the Year from Indian River High School, was named the tournament MVP. The right-hander finished with four strikeouts and faced only one batter over the minimum. Ali added three RBIs on two hits to spearhead the offensive attack.
“To come in here and get a one-hitter … this is like the greatest feeling in the world,” Ali said. “To be state champions and winning six games in a row, it’s awesome.”
Chesapeake lost its tournament opener to Stafford Post 290 Nationals on Tuesday and was forced to play in the loser’s bracket for the remainder of the tournament. The team responded with convincing victories over four teams with more than 20 victories — Springfield Post 176, Albemarle Post 74, Richmond Post 361 and Stafford — to advance to play Lynchburg (14-9).
Neither contest was close, as Chesapeake won 12-5 on Friday to force the deciding game that was never in doubt after Post 280 jumped out to yet another early-inning lead.
“It’s very disappointing in the way we played for seven games — going back to the district tournament and the first three games here — and to have that championship dangling in front of your nose and you’re in the driver seat … and to come out and play the way we did,” Lynchburg manager Chris Glaize said. “I felt we played not to lose instead of playing to win. All these kids are disappointed.”
Chesapeake sent 11 batters to the plate in the fifth inning, scoring seven runs on three hits and three walks to break the game open. Shortstop Matt Dickason, who went 3-for-4 with four runs scored, drove in his only run on a bases loaded walk. Ali then laced a sharp single to left that scored two more runs. Thomas Dushatinski capped off the scoring with a two-run double.
“I never like to get confident, I never like to get too happy,” Chesapeake manager Larry Bowles said, “but when they scratched that 10th run across and I had Dean and Cody (Cox) in reserve, I kind of felt a little bit at ease, but we needed to close it for sure.”
Cox, who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 21st round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft and is headed to Old Dominion University in the fall, finished off the seventh inning with a strikeout and a double play to set off a wild celebration in the infield.
Lynchburg starter James Gaines took the loss, allowing seven runs on seven hits in five-plus innings of work. Until Chesapeake’s rally in the fifth, Gaines kept Lynchburg within striking distance.
“He pitched well enough to win this baseball game,” Glaize said, “but when you put up one hit up there, it’s difficult to score runs and to win behind them.”
Lynchburg center fielder Ben Simmons broke up Ali’s no-hit bid with a one-out infield single. Simmons, though, was thrown out at second trying to advance on a passed ball.
“Dean has pitched in huge games,” Bowles said. “He’s been here and done that and he showed it today. I am so proud of him.”
Chesapeake 12, Lynchburg 0
Chesapeake 102 027 0 — 12 10 2
Lynchburg 000 000 0 — 0 1 2
W: Dean Ali (6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K). L: James Gaines (5+ IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K).
Highlights: C — Leland Clemmons 1-3, 3 R; Matt Dickason 3-4, 4 R, 1 RBI; Ali 2-4, 1 R, 3 RBI; Joshua Carter 1-1, 1 R, 3 RBI; Thomas Dushatinski 2-4, 1 R, 2 SB, 2 RBI.
Records: Chesapeake 24-6, Lynchburg 14-9.
By Damien Sordelett
Published: August 1, 2010
Chesapeake Post 280 Greenbrier starting pitcher Dean Ali allowed one hit over six innings as Chesapeake toppled Lynchburg Post 16, 12-0, in seven innings to win the American Legion state championship on a dreary Saturday morning at Dan Daniel Park.
The victory assures Chesapeake (24-6) a berth in next week’s Mid-Atlantic Region tournament in West Lakes, Pa.
Ali, the 2009 Southeastern District Player of the Year from Indian River High School, was named the tournament MVP. The right-hander finished with four strikeouts and faced only one batter over the minimum. Ali added three RBIs on two hits to spearhead the offensive attack.
“To come in here and get a one-hitter … this is like the greatest feeling in the world,” Ali said. “To be state champions and winning six games in a row, it’s awesome.”
Chesapeake lost its tournament opener to Stafford Post 290 Nationals on Tuesday and was forced to play in the loser’s bracket for the remainder of the tournament. The team responded with convincing victories over four teams with more than 20 victories — Springfield Post 176, Albemarle Post 74, Richmond Post 361 and Stafford — to advance to play Lynchburg (14-9).
Neither contest was close, as Chesapeake won 12-5 on Friday to force the deciding game that was never in doubt after Post 280 jumped out to yet another early-inning lead.
“It’s very disappointing in the way we played for seven games — going back to the district tournament and the first three games here — and to have that championship dangling in front of your nose and you’re in the driver seat … and to come out and play the way we did,” Lynchburg manager Chris Glaize said. “I felt we played not to lose instead of playing to win. All these kids are disappointed.”
Chesapeake sent 11 batters to the plate in the fifth inning, scoring seven runs on three hits and three walks to break the game open. Shortstop Matt Dickason, who went 3-for-4 with four runs scored, drove in his only run on a bases loaded walk. Ali then laced a sharp single to left that scored two more runs. Thomas Dushatinski capped off the scoring with a two-run double.
“I never like to get confident, I never like to get too happy,” Chesapeake manager Larry Bowles said, “but when they scratched that 10th run across and I had Dean and Cody (Cox) in reserve, I kind of felt a little bit at ease, but we needed to close it for sure.”
Cox, who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 21st round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft and is headed to Old Dominion University in the fall, finished off the seventh inning with a strikeout and a double play to set off a wild celebration in the infield.
Lynchburg starter James Gaines took the loss, allowing seven runs on seven hits in five-plus innings of work. Until Chesapeake’s rally in the fifth, Gaines kept Lynchburg within striking distance.
“He pitched well enough to win this baseball game,” Glaize said, “but when you put up one hit up there, it’s difficult to score runs and to win behind them.”
Lynchburg center fielder Ben Simmons broke up Ali’s no-hit bid with a one-out infield single. Simmons, though, was thrown out at second trying to advance on a passed ball.
“Dean has pitched in huge games,” Bowles said. “He’s been here and done that and he showed it today. I am so proud of him.”
Chesapeake 12, Lynchburg 0
Chesapeake 102 027 0 — 12 10 2
Lynchburg 000 000 0 — 0 1 2
W: Dean Ali (6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K). L: James Gaines (5+ IP, 7 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K).
Highlights: C — Leland Clemmons 1-3, 3 R; Matt Dickason 3-4, 4 R, 1 RBI; Ali 2-4, 1 R, 3 RBI; Joshua Carter 1-1, 1 R, 3 RBI; Thomas Dushatinski 2-4, 1 R, 2 SB, 2 RBI.
Records: Chesapeake 24-6, Lynchburg 14-9.
Seems like a very nice facility, but one thing that that caught my attention ...
"Lawn Chair Seating Only at Owls Field"
http://www.westlawnowls.com/Mi...anticTournament.html
I always thought there was a seating requirement to host a Reg'l tourney?
From the pic on their website, looks like some type of terrace on the 3rd base side? Really could not tell if there were any bleachers or not?
"Lawn Chair Seating Only at Owls Field"
http://www.westlawnowls.com/Mi...anticTournament.html
I always thought there was a seating requirement to host a Reg'l tourney?
From the pic on their website, looks like some type of terrace on the 3rd base side? Really could not tell if there were any bleachers or not?