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Led by the hitting and pitching of twelve year old Ray Zincone, the first place Orioles (15-2) advanced to the WWCRL championship by breaking open a one run game in the bottom of the fourth inning over the third place Athletics (12-6).
On the mound, Zincone struck out six batters, walked one, and allowed only one hit in three innings of work. At the plate, Zincone led the Oriole’s seven hit attack with two hits (r.b.i. triple and two run single), two runs scored, three r.b.i.’s, and three stolen bases.
In the bottom of the first inning, the Orioles took a 3-0 lead on two extra base hits and one walk. Trevor Lawton took a hanging curve and hit the scoreboard in left-center for a solo home run. Ernie Wright, then, walked and scored on Ray Zincone’s sun-blast triple over the A’s right fielder. Two outs later, Zincone scored on a wild pitch.
In the top of the second inning, the Athletics rallied and loaded the bases with two walks (Logan Chapman and Ryan Johnson) and one hit (Alex Hernandez). Hunter Dean, however, ended the threat by striking out two batters and inducing one pop up.
In the bottom of the second inning, Matt Grenier came into the game with the Orioles threatening for more runs. After Rob Riveira walked and Tim Fournier singled with one out, Grenier induced one ground out and struck out a batter to end the inning.
In the top of the third inning, the Athletics rallied for two runs on two hits, two walks, and one error. Andrew In led off the inning with a home run over the right field fence. After one out, Matt Grenier was walked on four pitches. Jason Malette followed with a single to right field, advancing Grenier to third base. Grenier scored the second run of the inning when Logan Chapman’s grounder to second base was mishandled. After Matt Reid walked to load the bases, Trevor Lawton came into the game and struck out the final two batters to end the A’s rally.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Orioles broke the game open with six runs on four singles, one walk, and one error for a 9-2 lead. Providing the hits for the O’s were Billy Holihen (lead-off single), Billy Rae Singpracha (bunt single), Ernie Wright (r.b.i. single), and Ray Zincone (two run single to centerfield).
Zincone and Wright combined to strike out six consecutive batters to end the fifth and sixth inning.
The Orioles, the regular season champions, are now one game away from the WWCRL championship. The Athletics, who had an eight game winning streak which ironically started with a 4-2 regular season victory over the Orioles, need to win in the Loser’s Bracket Final against the “Cinderella” Red Sox (fifth place) to get another opportunity to upset the Orioles and force a winner take all final game.
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The Cinderella story of the Red Sox playoff run continued with another upset victory over the Marlins. The Red Sox, who won only four regular season games, won their third game of the playoffs to advance to the Loser’s Bracket Finals against the Athletics.
Down 3-0 after 2 ½ innings, the Red Sox erupted for five runs in the bottom of the third inning and pulled away from the fourth place Marlins.
In the top of the first inning, the Marlins took a 3-0 lead when Brian Moretti and Jared Shibley walked and scored on Joe Maynard’s double. Maynard scored one out later when Anthony Moretti reached on an error.
In the bottom of the third inning, Nick D’Ambra led off with a walk, advanced to second when Andrew D’Ambrosca reached on an error, and scored when Tyler Boisclair lined a single to right field. Mitchell Moore followed with a two run double to right center to tie the game at 3-3. Anthony Herrera, then launched a triple to the fence to score Moore. Herrera scored the Red Sox fifth run when the Marlins missed their cut off.
Tyler Boisclair, who picked up the victory, entered the game in the fifth inning. In two innings of relief, the right hander allowed just one run and struck out one batter.
Offensively, the Red Sox received contributions from Nick D’Ambra (three walks and two runs scored), Andrew D’Ambrosca (one run scored), Tyler Boisclair (one single and one run scored), Mitchell Moore (one single, one double, and one run scored), Anthony Herrera (one triple and one run scored), and Jacob Valenti-Ochs (one walk).
Offensively, the Marlins were led by Brian Moretti (four walks and two runs scored), Jared Shibley (one run scored and one walk), and Joe Maynard (one single, one double, and one triple).
Marlins and Red Sox stay alive in WWCRL Double Elimination Tournament!
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In the Quarter-Final round of the Loser's Bracket, the Marlins held off a late Dodger rally, 13-10, to advance the Loser's Bracket Semi-Finals.
In the top of the first inning, the upset-minded Dodgers scored two runs on one error and a double by Mike Pellerin and a r.b.i. single to the fence by Matt Hopper.
The Marlins came right back in the bottom of the first inning with four runs on one walk (Brian Moretti), and three hits by Jared Shibley (single), Joe Maynard (single), Nathaniel Snow (double), and Nick Pecchia (single).
In the top of the second inning, the Dodgers took a 6-4 lead on hits by Jason Rutter (single), Joe Capuano (single), Jason Paquette (single), and Kyle Henseler (single).
The Marlins tied it at 6-6 when Jared Shibley (walk) and Joe Maynard (reached on an error) scored on Nathaniel Snow's second hit of the game.
After falling behind 7-6, the Dodgers re-took the lead, 10-7 on hits by Jason Paquette (single), Mike Pellerin (double), Matt Hopper (single), and Jason Rutter (single).
In the bottom of the fourth inning the Marlins took the lead for good, when they scored six runs on three walks (Dylon Oliveira, Mike Charnley, and Jared Shibley), one hit batsmen (Brian Moretti), and timely hits by Joe Maynard (bases clearing triple) and Nathaniel Snow (double).
Offensively, the Marlins were led by Nick Pecchia (four singles) and Nathaniel Snow (two doubles and one single).
The Dodgers were led by Matt Hopper (three singles) and Mike Pellerin (two doubles). Centreville Bank Red Sox 15
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The Red Sox, the 2009 WWCRL playoff champions, kept their dream of back to back championships with a pulsating 15-11 upset win over the Yankees (12-5), the WWCRL regular season runner-up.
In the top of the first inning, the Red Sox jumped out to a 3-0 lead on two walks (Andrew D’Ambrosca and Tyler Boisclair), one error, and an r.b.i. single by Mitchell Moore.
After Tyler Boisclair retired the Yankees in the bottom of the first inning, the Red Sox scored three more runs with two outs in the top of the second inning. Nick D’Ambra (single) and Andrew D’Ambrosca (walk) scored when Tyler Boisclair launched a triple to right center. Boisclair scored the Red Sox sixth run on Mitchell Moore’s second hit of the game.
After left hander Tom Doran prevented the Red Sox from scoring in the top of the third inning, the Yankees cut the lead to 6-2 when Jason LaRose (walk) and Caleb Hoyle (single) scored when David LaMountain’s grounder was mishandled.
Trailing 8-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning after giving up two unearned runs, the Yankees fought back with three runs on an error, two walks (Jason LaRose and Thomas Belrose), and two hits by Matt DeFusco (r.b.i. single) and Caleb Hoyle (r.b.i. double).
In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Yankees continued their comeback with two more runs on four walks (Matt Gambardella, Alex Cabral, Jason LaRose, and Mike DeFusco).
After Mike DeFusco retired the Red Sox in the top of the sixth inning, the Yankees completed their comeback with one run on a single by Dave LaMountain and an error to send the game into extra innings at 8-8.
In the top of the seventh inning, the Red Sox, however, scored seven runs on two errors, one walk, and hits by Tyler Boisclair (two run single), Anthony Herrera (r.b.i. single), Jacob Valenti-Ochs (r.b.i. single), and Mitchell Moore (r.b.i. single).
In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Yankees rallied for four runs on hits by Mike DeFusco (single), Tom Doran (single), David Gaipo (single), and Matt Gambardella (single).
Their rally, however, was trumped by ten year old Andrew D’Ambrosca, who induced two groundouts to end the game.
Orioles and Athletics advance to Winner's Bracket Final!
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In the second round of the WWCRL playoffs, the Orioles (14-2) held off the upset-minded Red Sox, 10-6.
Leading the way for the Orioles were Trevor Lawton, who struck out 12 batters in five innings of work, and Ray Zincone (two triples, one double, and five r.b.i.’s).
In the top of the first inning, the Red Sox jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Tyler Boisclair doubled and scored on a Mitchell Moore single.
In the bottom of the first inning, the Orioles took a 3-1 lead on hits by Ray Zincone (triple) and Trevor Lawton (single).
In the bottom of the second inning, the Orioles built a 7-1 lead when Zincone hit a bases clearing double to score Billy Holihen, Rob Riveira, and Tim Fournier. After two outs, Zincone scored when an errant throw to third base went into left field.
In the top of the fourth inning, the Red Sox closed the gap to 7-3 when Anthony Herrera and Jacob Valenti-Ochs singled to score Jordan Hendricks and Noah Valenti-Ochs. In the top of the fifth inning, the Red Sox continue to inch closer with three runs on one walk (Anthony Herrera), one single (Mitchell Moore), and two doubles by Tyler Boisclair and Ryan Blais.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Orioles received three insurance runs on a walk to Ernie Wright, a triple by Ray Zincone, a single by Hunter Dean, and one three base error.
Ernie Wright put a clamp on the Red Sox comeback by allowing one hit in the top of the sixth inning.
Offensively, the Red Sox were led by Boisclair (two doubles and two runs scored), Moore (two singles and two r.b.i.’s), Herrera (one single and two runs scored), Valenti-Ochs (one single and one run scored), and Blais (one three run double).
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Led by the pitching and hitting of twelve year olds Matthew Grenier and Andrew In, the Athletics (12-5), who finished third place during the regular season, upset the second place Yankees, 9-1.
Grenier and In combined on a three hitter. Grenier, who retired eight batters in a row from the first inning to the fourth inning, earned the by striking out 10 batters and allowing just one unearned run on two infield singles. In, who worked the final two innings, struck out five batters and allowed just one single.
In addition to their combined 15 strikeout performance against the league’s highest scoring team, the tandem also combined for six hits and six r.b.i.’s.
In the top of the second inning, the Athletics scored six runs on four hits, two errors, and two walks. Logan Chapman reached on an error and beat a late throw to second on Matt Reid’s sacrifice bunt. Alex Hernandez, then, lined a single to right field to score Chapman. With runners at the corners, Ryan Johnson and Andrew In received back to back free passes for a 2-0 lead. With two outs, Matt Grenier, then, hit a triple over the Yankee’s right fielder to empty the bases for a 5-0 lead. Grenier scored one pitch later when Jason Malette’s infield grounder was mishandled.
After Grenier struck out the side in the second inning, the Athletics scored the seventh run of the game when Matt Reid was hit by a pitch and scored two outs later on Andrew In’s single to centerfield.
The Yankees cut the lead to 7-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Tom Doran walked, advance to second on a passed ball, moved to third on an infield single by David LaMountain and scored when Matt Gambardelli reached on and error.
The A’s received insurance runs in the top of the sixth inning when Matt Grenier, batting from the right side, hit a two run single to right-center to score Andrew In (single) and Stanley Paulino (reached on an error).
Besides Grenier and In’s three-hit games, the A’s received contributions from Paulino (one run scored), Chapman (one run scored), Reid (two runs scored), Hernandez (one single and one run scored), and Ryan Johnson (one single and one run scored).
Offensively, the Yankees received two singles from David LaMountain and one single from Tom Doran.
WWCRL Playoffs begin this weekend: Orioles seeking first playoff championship since 2007!
The West Warwick Cal Ripken League will be opening up their 2010 playoff schedule next week. Officials from the WWCRL believe that this year’s playoffs could be reminiscent of the 2008 playoff where the West Warwick PIC Athletics defeated the Kent Excavating Marlins for the playoff championship in two memorable extra inning games.
The Titan Sports Orioles, who finished the year with a 13-2 regular season mark, have been the odds on favorite to win this year. With a solid pitching staff and the power hitting duo of Trevor Lawton (.804 avg., 11 singles, 13 doubles, four triples, nine home runs, 28 runs scored, and 41 r.b.i.’s) and Ray Zincone (.780 avg., 14 singles, 8 doubles, 5 triples, 5 home runs, 34 runs scored, and 26 r.b.i.’s), the Orioles are the number one seed for this year’s playoffs.
During the year, the Orioles offense scored 125 runs and gave up only 64 runs. Leading pitchers for the Orioles have been Hunter Dean (54 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched) and Lawton (60 strikeouts and 11 walks in 26 innings pitched). In addition to that, they have Ray Zincone (12 strikeouts in four innings of limited action) and Ernie Wright (29 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings pitched).
The Gordon Orthodontic Yankees (12-3), who will be the number two seed, led the league with 133 runs scored and 52 runs allowed.
Although their top two pitchers, Tom Doran and Mike DeFusco, are only 11 and 10 they will be a tough tandem to face.
Leading hitters for the Yankees include twelve year old sluggers David LaMountain, Caleb Hoyle, and Matthew Gambardella.
After beginning the season 0-3, the number three seed, West Warwick PIC Athletics (10-5), won 10 of their last 12 games and allowed only 53 runs this year. In fact, two of those victories came against the Orioles and Yankees.
The Athletics, who may have the deepest pitching staff in the league, are led by 12 year old pitchers Andrew In and Matt Grenier. In, who recorded five victories this year, struck out 55 batters and walked only 12 in 24 2/3 innings of work. Grenier (2-1, 2 saves), who finished his fifth year in the Major Division, struck out 33 batters and walked only 8 in 12 1/3 innings of limited relief pitching.
The Athletics have also received solid pitching from 11 year olds Alex Hernandez (27 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings pitched), Stanley Paulino (39 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings of work), Ryan Johnson (seven appearances and 9 innings pitched), and Allen Flyntz (six appearances and 8 2/3 innings pitched).
Leading hitters for the Athletics include Grenier (.711 avg., 21 singles, 7 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs, 20 runs scored, and 31 r.b.i.’s), In (.449 avg., 15 singles, 3 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, and 29 runs scored), and Paulino (.327 avg., 16 singles and 13 runs scored).
Although the Orioles, Yankees, and Athletics are seeded in the top three positions, it would surprise no one if the D&D Construction Marlins, Centreville Bank Red Sox, or the Murphy & Fay Dodgers were to pull an upset in the first two rounds. Each team has enough pitching to pull off an upset or two.
The Marlins have twelve year olds, Joe Maynard and Brian Moretti. Although Maynard did not see much action during the regular season due to his pitching in AAU, he is among the top four twelve year old pitchers in the league. Moretti, who was a workhorse for the Marlins this year, has solid command of his fastball and a change-up that has kept many batters off balance.
The Red Sox, who will play the Marlins in the first round, have one of the most dangerous hitters in the league in twelve year old Tyler Boisclair (9 home runs). Bosclair, who has an array of pitches in his arsenal, is one of the few players that teams want to avoid facing. The Red Sox, who won the 2010 Cal Ripken Team Event, have enough talent and skill to advance to the finals for the second consecutive year.
The Dodgers, who will face the Athletics in the first round, have a trio of pitchers (Joe Paquette, Matt Hopper, and Mike Pellerin) who could beat any team in the playoffs.
Athletics and Red Sox advance to Second Round of Playoffs!
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In the first round of the WWCRL playoffs, the Centreville Bank Red Sox opportunistically defeated the D&D Construction Marlins, 14-12.
The Red Sox, who benefitted from twelve walks and five Marlin errors, received five hits from their offense en route to the first round victory. The win advances the Red Sox to a second round matchup against the first place Orioles.
After falling behind 4-2 in the fourth inning, the Red Sox scored ten runs on five walks, four errors, and hits by Ryan Blais (three run double) and Mitchell Moore (two run single) in the top of the fifth inning to take a 10-4 lead.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Marlins scored one run when Mike Moretti walked and later scored after two Red Sox errors.
In the top of the sixth inning, the Red Sox scored four insurance runs on four walks (Anthony Herrera, Nate Woodside, Mike Tetrault, and Jordan Hendricks) and one timely hit from Jacob Valenti-Ochs (two run single).
In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Marlins fought back with seven runs on four walks (Anthony Moretti, Dylon Oliveira, Matt Morgan, and Brian Moretti), two errors, and hits from Jared Shibley (two run double) and Joe Maynard (three run triple).
Offensively, the Red Sox received contributions from Nick D’Ambra (two runs scored and one walk), Andrew D’Ambrosca (one run scored and two walks), Mitchell Moore (one single), Anthony Herrera (two runs scored), Jacob Valenti-Ochs (single, double, and two runs scored), Jordan Hendricks (two runs scored, two hit batsmen, and one walk), Ryan Blais (double), Noah Valenti-Ochs (r.b.i. single), and Mike Tetrault (four walks and one run scored).
Offensively, the Marlins received support from Brian Moretti (three runs scored and four walks), Jared Shibley (double and two runs scored), Joe Maynard (two singles, one double, one triple, and two runs scored), Nathaniel Snow (one single), Anthony Moretti (one run scored), Nick Pecchia (one run scored), Mike Moretti (one run scored), and Matt Morgan (one r.b.i. and one run scored).
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Led by the two hit pitching of a quartet of pitchers, a determined Athletic nine defeated the pesky Dodgers, 9-3.
The Athletics (11-5, third place) advance to the second round of the playoffs to face the Yankees (12-3, second place).
In the bottom of the first inning, the Athletics scored six runs on four hits and two errors.
After Andrew In reached on an error and stole second base, the A’s received timely hits from Stanley Paulino (single), Matt Grenier (two run single), Jason Malette (r.b.i. double), and Matt Reid (two run double).
The A’s added a sixth run when Ryan Johnson’s grounder to second base scored Reid from third base.
After Stanley Paulino struck out the side in the top of the second inning, the A’s scored two more runs in the bottom of the second inning to build an 8-0 lead. Andrew In doubled and scored on single by Stanley Paulino. Paulino later scored two batters later on Logan Chapman’s groundout to first base.
The Dodgers came back in the top of the third inning with two unearned runs on one error, one hit batsmen, one bases loaded walk, and single by Kyle Henseler.
In the top of the sixth inning, the Dodgers loaded the bases on three walks. Andrew In, the game’s starter, came back into the game to face Joe Paquette. Paquette, then, hit a ball to right field which was caught by nine year old Robert Bird who made a shoe string grab. Although Jason Rutter scored on the play, Bird’s catch prevented a big inning to erupt for the Dodgers.
Andrew In, who was credited with the victory started and finished the game for the A’s. In the first inning, In did not allow a run while striking out two batters.
With the bases loaded in the top of the sixth inning, In was summoned from the outfield to get the final two outs of the game. In middle relief, Stanley Paulino allowed two unearned runs on one hit while striking out three batters. Alex Hernandez, who pitched the fourth and fifth innings, struck out six batters in two innings of no-hit relief.
The Dodgers received a stellar performance by Joe Paquette. In three innings of relief, the right hander did not allow a hit while striking out four batters.
