Royals 12 Panthers 7
At Guelph the Royals built up a 9-0 lead through seven innings before the Panthers fought back to make it a 9-7 ball game in the 8th inning
The Royals staged a two out rally in the 8th to make it a 12-7 Final
Sean Reilly homered twice in the contest for the Royals. Meleti Melehes pitched six scoreless innings for the win. Dexter Souter notched the save after getting the last out in the 8th and working a 1,2,3 ninth inning.
Royals Manager Kevin Hinton was forced into duty today at 1B when Frankie Hare tweaked his back during batting practice. Hinton was showing definite signs of rust. I can't recall the exact date he last played first base or for that any position.
Baycats 8 Thunderbirds 2
Barrie jumped out to a 5-0 lead off Hamilton starter Mike Fortuna . Brad Bissell got the win.
Kyle Fillier had two doubles and drove in 3 runs.
Twins 8 Fat Cats 6
Twins Manager Scott Van de Valk picked up his first win his IBL debut spoiling the Fat Cats home opener. Judging by the facebook page the fans are outraged in Ottawa over not being able to drink in their seats. At least they can drink there and probably get a hot dog lol.
According to reports 3,724 fans took in the game this evening in our nation's capital. Congrats to the Fat Cats
Saturday, May 15, 2010
What's baseball without a Hot Dog?
Sitting in the stands at the Royals game today and all I could hear is complaints about no hot dogs or fries being available.
I find it shocking that the concession stand at the park isn't selling them. I figure if enough of the regulars complain maybe something will get done.
Email the people in charge
Team President Jim Rooney jjrooney@rogers.com
Kelly Diamond royals-sales@live.com
I find it shocking that the concession stand at the park isn't selling them. I figure if enough of the regulars complain maybe something will get done.
Email the people in charge
Team President Jim Rooney jjrooney@rogers.com
Kelly Diamond royals-sales@live.com
Pitchers Duels the Norm Friday night
Both games on the schedule last night turned out to be great pitchers duels
In Brantford, the visiting London Majors downed the Red Sox 2-0.
Andy St. Gelais scattered two hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking five. Josh Palmer got the save, allowing one hit and two walks.
Marc-Andre Major started for the Red Sox allowing just one hit over six innings. Steve Murray took the loss, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits in 1 1/3 innings.
In Hamilton Kitchener defeated Hamilton 2-0
Tyler Wilson fanned 10 Thunderbirds over 8 innings out dueling David Huscko for the win.
Derek Sinko picked up the save in the ninth.
In Brantford, the visiting London Majors downed the Red Sox 2-0.
Andy St. Gelais scattered two hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking five. Josh Palmer got the save, allowing one hit and two walks.
Marc-Andre Major started for the Red Sox allowing just one hit over six innings. Steve Murray took the loss, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits in 1 1/3 innings.
In Hamilton Kitchener defeated Hamilton 2-0
Tyler Wilson fanned 10 Thunderbirds over 8 innings out dueling David Huscko for the win.
Derek Sinko picked up the save in the ninth.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Kitchener @ Hamilton Live Blog
Bottom of the 9th Kit 2 Ham 0
Tyler Wilson exits the game after a stellar 8 innings pitched. Tyler Wilson: 8 IP, 25 Balls and 71 strikes on 96 pitches. 0 ER and 10 Ks
Derek Sinko nails down the save. Final score 2-0 Kitchener.
Top of the 9th Kit 2 Ham 0
Nino Fasulo into pitch the 9th for Hamilton. David Huscko pitched 8 solid innings Final line on David Huscko: 8 IP, 38 Balls and 70 Strikes on 108 pitches. 2 ER and 5 Ks.
Bottom of the 8th Kit 2 Ham 0
Tyler Wilson out dueling David Huscko 10-7 in terms of strikeouts
The T-bird lack patience at the plate according to the INDIFM announcers
1st out of the inning goes 3 unassisted
Wilson has been getting ahead in the count 94% of the time tonight
T-birds strand a single in the inning
Top of the 8th Kit 2 Ham 0
Pitchers duel continues. David Huscko fanned his 5th of the night.
A single by Mike Glinka dropped into right between the right fielder and second baseman. Commentators remarked it was wind aided
Mat Taube called out on strikes for the 2nd out
Huscko gets another K to end the Kitchener 8th.
Bottom of the 7th Kit 2 Ham 0
Cholewka doubles off the fence in CF to start the inning. Wilson beans Durfey in the ribs.
Fortuna takes a called third strike. next batter hit into an Infield Fly
Wilson notches his 10th K of the night to end the inning.
Top of the 7th Kit 2 Ham 0
We're back
Justin Gianfranseco af 2nd not sure how he got there. A two out single by Mike Winter drove him home Panthers up 2-0
Bottom of the 6th
Wilson strikes out Saporsantos to start the bottom of the 6th . Wilson 7 K's to this point. Lost the radio feed. Hope it comes back
Top of the 6th Kit 1 Ham 0
Mat Taube doubles off the fence in RF with two outs. Stranded .
Bottom of the 5th Kit 1 Ham 0
Fortuna reaches on error by Mat Taube . Advances to 2nd on a wild pitch. Took third on another wild pitch by Tyler Wilson but was stranded at 3rd.
Top of the 5th
Huscko gets a pair of ground ball 1-3 outs
Panthers go down quietly
Bottom of the 4th Kit 1 - Ham 0
Tyler Wilson still rolling . Retires Hamilton in order. To quote the hamilton commentators "like a hot knife through butter"
Top of the 4th
David Jagdeo miss judged the first pitch resulting in a lead of single.
Huscko uncorked a wild pitch runner moved up to 2nd base. Durfey charged with a passed ball on the next pitch
Taube grounds out 1-3 forcing the runner at 3rd to hold
Luke Baker hits a sac fly to LF Panthers up 1-0
Bottom of the 3rd
Leenders reaches on an error to start the Hamilton 3rd inning. Chris Piano singles, Leenders up to 2nd.
Saporsantos pops up to Mat Taube, for the 1st out
Wilson's curveball is apparently working well tonight.
McGraw reaches base and tried the lame duck play but Wilson was a step ahead of him. Leenders thrown out at the plate to end the inning
Top of the 3rd
Mike Winter singles but was stranded at 3rd
Huscko after 3 innings - 43 pitches, 18 balls and 25 strikes.
Bottom of the 2nd
Wilson still perfect after 2
Top of the 2nd
Panthers got a runner to 3rd base but were denied by David Huscko
Bottom of the 1st
Tyler Wilson strikes out 2 of the first three batters he faces. 0-0
Top of the 1st
Panthers go down in order. 3 batters 3 balls that didn't get out of the infield
Tyler Wilson exits the game after a stellar 8 innings pitched. Tyler Wilson: 8 IP, 25 Balls and 71 strikes on 96 pitches. 0 ER and 10 Ks
Derek Sinko nails down the save. Final score 2-0 Kitchener.
Top of the 9th Kit 2 Ham 0
Nino Fasulo into pitch the 9th for Hamilton. David Huscko pitched 8 solid innings Final line on David Huscko: 8 IP, 38 Balls and 70 Strikes on 108 pitches. 2 ER and 5 Ks.
Bottom of the 8th Kit 2 Ham 0
Tyler Wilson out dueling David Huscko 10-7 in terms of strikeouts
The T-bird lack patience at the plate according to the INDIFM announcers
1st out of the inning goes 3 unassisted
Wilson has been getting ahead in the count 94% of the time tonight
T-birds strand a single in the inning
Top of the 8th Kit 2 Ham 0
Pitchers duel continues. David Huscko fanned his 5th of the night.
A single by Mike Glinka dropped into right between the right fielder and second baseman. Commentators remarked it was wind aided
Mat Taube called out on strikes for the 2nd out
Huscko gets another K to end the Kitchener 8th.
Bottom of the 7th Kit 2 Ham 0
Cholewka doubles off the fence in CF to start the inning. Wilson beans Durfey in the ribs.
Fortuna takes a called third strike. next batter hit into an Infield Fly
Wilson notches his 10th K of the night to end the inning.
Top of the 7th Kit 2 Ham 0
We're back
Justin Gianfranseco af 2nd not sure how he got there. A two out single by Mike Winter drove him home Panthers up 2-0
Bottom of the 6th
Wilson strikes out Saporsantos to start the bottom of the 6th . Wilson 7 K's to this point. Lost the radio feed. Hope it comes back
Top of the 6th Kit 1 Ham 0
Mat Taube doubles off the fence in RF with two outs. Stranded .
Bottom of the 5th Kit 1 Ham 0
Fortuna reaches on error by Mat Taube . Advances to 2nd on a wild pitch. Took third on another wild pitch by Tyler Wilson but was stranded at 3rd.
Top of the 5th
Huscko gets a pair of ground ball 1-3 outs
Panthers go down quietly
Bottom of the 4th Kit 1 - Ham 0
Tyler Wilson still rolling . Retires Hamilton in order. To quote the hamilton commentators "like a hot knife through butter"
Top of the 4th
David Jagdeo miss judged the first pitch resulting in a lead of single.
Huscko uncorked a wild pitch runner moved up to 2nd base. Durfey charged with a passed ball on the next pitch
Taube grounds out 1-3 forcing the runner at 3rd to hold
Luke Baker hits a sac fly to LF Panthers up 1-0
Bottom of the 3rd
Leenders reaches on an error to start the Hamilton 3rd inning. Chris Piano singles, Leenders up to 2nd.
Saporsantos pops up to Mat Taube, for the 1st out
Wilson's curveball is apparently working well tonight.
McGraw reaches base and tried the lame duck play but Wilson was a step ahead of him. Leenders thrown out at the plate to end the inning
Top of the 3rd
Mike Winter singles but was stranded at 3rd
Huscko after 3 innings - 43 pitches, 18 balls and 25 strikes.
Bottom of the 2nd
Wilson still perfect after 2
Top of the 2nd
Panthers got a runner to 3rd base but were denied by David Huscko
Bottom of the 1st
Tyler Wilson strikes out 2 of the first three batters he faces. 0-0
Top of the 1st
Panthers go down in order. 3 batters 3 balls that didn't get out of the infield
Friday Night Under the Lights
Two games tonight on tap and under clear skies for a change
If you are looking to follow them from the comfort of your own home here's the links to the live scoring (Thanks Neil) although it doesn't appear to be working
http://iblguelph.bbstats.pointstreak.com/scoreboard.html?leagueid=111
If you want to listen in live to the Hamilton game click below
INDIFM apparently they will also be tweeting live from the park http://twitter.com/INDI101
Starting Pitchers from Hamilton
David Huscko (Hamilton) vs. Tyler Wilson (Kitchener)
Starting Pitchers from Brantford via Facebook
Andy St. Gelais (London) vs. Marc-Andre Major (Brantford)
If you are looking to follow them from the comfort of your own home here's the links to the live scoring (Thanks Neil) although it doesn't appear to be working
http://iblguelph.bbstats.pointstreak.com/scoreboard.html?leagueid=111
If you want to listen in live to the Hamilton game click below
INDIFM apparently they will also be tweeting live from the park http://twitter.com/INDI101
Starting Pitchers from Hamilton
David Huscko (Hamilton) vs. Tyler Wilson (Kitchener)
Starting Pitchers from Brantford via Facebook
Andy St. Gelais (London) vs. Marc-Andre Major (Brantford)
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Enough with the Rain Already
Toronto at Barrie scheduled for tonight has been washed out. Hope the weather decides to co-operate for the weekend .
For those of you scoring in the stands , that's now 5 games played in the season and 5 rainouts so the IBL is batting .500 on the season.
Rogers is covering the Red Sox home opener tomorrow night on a tape delay basis. So tune into your local Rogers station at 9 pm to catch the game. Unless you are too busy watching that other sport into another game seven. Might want to check the program guide before hand in case its only regional coverage.
Also the Hamilton home game is available on the radio http://www.indifm.ca live from Bernie Arbour.
I think Guelph is the only IBL team without either a radio or tv deal. I know the issue with Rogers involves the fence in centerfield being too high to safely film above from. Back when baseball in Guelph ran things, Maclean Hunter circa 1992-1993 (I think I just dated myself) used to have 2 cameras on top of the visitors dugout and a hand held camera right behind home plate.
I heard rumors earlier this season about the local radio getting on board too but it fell through.
For those of you scoring in the stands , that's now 5 games played in the season and 5 rainouts so the IBL is batting .500 on the season.
Rogers is covering the Red Sox home opener tomorrow night on a tape delay basis. So tune into your local Rogers station at 9 pm to catch the game. Unless you are too busy watching that other sport into another game seven. Might want to check the program guide before hand in case its only regional coverage.
Also the Hamilton home game is available on the radio http://www.indifm.ca live from Bernie Arbour.
I think Guelph is the only IBL team without either a radio or tv deal. I know the issue with Rogers involves the fence in centerfield being too high to safely film above from. Back when baseball in Guelph ran things, Maclean Hunter circa 1992-1993 (I think I just dated myself) used to have 2 cameras on top of the visitors dugout and a hand held camera right behind home plate.
I heard rumors earlier this season about the local radio getting on board too but it fell through.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Season Predictions - A few games under our belts
Going to throw this out there even though we're a few games into the schedule. Here are my predictions for the season.
Brantford Red Sox
Key departures - Justin Wendt (Moved) Adam Vella (retirement)
New faces - Colin Buckborough (Returns after a few years in the Mariners organization)
Brian Speck (Mississauga) Mike Bonanno (Missisauga)
The core of the two time defending champions remains intact. They will still be the team to beat unless something drastically changes. A lot of depth in the bullpen and on the bench. The talent rich got richer in the off-season.
Barrie Baycats
Key departures - Todd Betts (retirement)
New faces - Ryan Davis (returning after a few years absence)
I still think the rainouts/make up games at the end of the season took their toll on the Baycats the playoffs. Factor in suspensions and it was an uphill battle for the Baycats to beat Toronto then they didn't have much left in the tank for Brantford. Will definitely be contending for top spot.
Guelph Royals
Key departures - Andrew Karkoulas (retirement) Dan Zehr (Masters Degree-school) Mike Walker (Internship with the Blue Jays) Matt Fortuna (released to play with brother Mike in Hamilton)
New faces - Dino Roumel (Oshawa/Ontario Blue Jays), Kofi-Osei Aning (Oshawa) Chris Robinson , Chris Nagorski (Oshawa), Brian Brown (Former Silvercreek back after a few years) Bryan Condotta (Oshawa), Ryan Fleming (Oshawa)
Royals Manager Kevin Hinton re-stocked his cupboards with former Oshawa players but really didn't fix his lack of pitching depth in the bullpen. The reigning league MVP Jamie Pogue is out of action at least till early June after separating his shoulder a second time earlier this spring, so the Royals are also without their closer.
Hamilton Thunderbirds
Key Departures - None come to mind
New Faces - Cam Robulack (Former Brewers Draft pick) Matt Fortuna (Guelph) Thomas Robulak (Saskatoon -Western League) Chris Piano (Austria)
The T-birds weren't so fabulous last season. 7-29 but made a big push late in the season. Don't expect them to be a top 4 -5 team but a playoff spot isn't out of the question.
Kitchener Panthers
Key Departures - Graeme Copeland (Mississauga)
New Faces - None come to mind
Team commitment issues plagued the Panthers all of last year. If this doesn't improve they could be in serious trouble. Which would be sad for a franchise with a long history.
London Majors
Key Departures - Kyle Piwowarczyk (retirement) , Craig Bate (Turned Pro), Will Richards (Turned Pro), Mason Reilly
New Faces - Chauncey Ward (Import) , Cleveland Brownlee (Import), Ryan Lapensee, (Wayne State), Andy St. Gelais, (Quebec)
London lost both their catchers in the off season, plus Roop has been re-tooling his line up. They will finish middle of the pack behind Barrie, Brantford, Guelph.
Mississauga Twins
Key Departures - None
New Faces - Scott Van de Valk (Georgetown Eagles - Canadian Bantam Champs), Elliott Shrive (Trade with Guelph) Carlos Garcia (Venezuela) , Graeme Copleland (Kitchener) Kyle Langille (Guelph)
The Twins hired a very important asset in the off-season when they landed Scott Van de Valk. He's won two national championships in the past 4 seasons. (Jr. in Guelph in '06 and Bantam in Georgetown in '09) He's already leaving his mark on the Twins by bringing in players and coached that were vital to his success at those levels. He was rumored for years to be headed for the top job in Guelph but it never came to plan.
Last year the Twins didn't have a LHP stater which left them easy prey for a number of teams in the IBL. Already they have 3 listed on the roster. I can see them turning a few heads this year. 6th or higher isn't out of the question.
Ottawa Fat Cats
Key Departures - None as they are an expansion team
New Faces - Mike Lynch (Toronto) Danny Desclouds (Former Dodger draft pick) Rudy Vallejos (London)
Bill McKenzie could be in for a long season at the helm of the Fat Cats. I'm not saying I don't expect Ottawa to compete at the same level as Brantford or Barrie , the simple facts are that The Fat Cats are playing the majority of their games in double headers which is going to take a mental and physical toll on a number of players. They do however also have the unique luxury of playing only weekends.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Key departures: Mike Lynch (Ottawa)
New Faces : None , but knowing Old Jack he's got some tricks up his sleeves still
The Leafs were a game away from facing Brantford in the finals last year. The pitching staff is once again solid. Marek Deska looks in great form and Dominico Field is still the opposing pitcher's worst nightmare. Offensively the Leafs are a little older than most teams in the IBL but they still are capable of scoring quickly and often. Will finish in the top four.
Predicted Final Standings
1) Brantford
2) Barrie
3) Guelph
4) Toronto
5) London
6) Mississauga
7) Ottawa
8) Kitchener
9) Hamilton
Brantford Red Sox
Key departures - Justin Wendt (Moved) Adam Vella (retirement)
New faces - Colin Buckborough (Returns after a few years in the Mariners organization)
Brian Speck (Mississauga) Mike Bonanno (Missisauga)
The core of the two time defending champions remains intact. They will still be the team to beat unless something drastically changes. A lot of depth in the bullpen and on the bench. The talent rich got richer in the off-season.
Barrie Baycats
Key departures - Todd Betts (retirement)
New faces - Ryan Davis (returning after a few years absence)
I still think the rainouts/make up games at the end of the season took their toll on the Baycats the playoffs. Factor in suspensions and it was an uphill battle for the Baycats to beat Toronto then they didn't have much left in the tank for Brantford. Will definitely be contending for top spot.
Guelph Royals
Key departures - Andrew Karkoulas (retirement) Dan Zehr (Masters Degree-school) Mike Walker (Internship with the Blue Jays) Matt Fortuna (released to play with brother Mike in Hamilton)
New faces - Dino Roumel (Oshawa/Ontario Blue Jays), Kofi-Osei Aning (Oshawa) Chris Robinson , Chris Nagorski (Oshawa), Brian Brown (Former Silvercreek back after a few years) Bryan Condotta (Oshawa), Ryan Fleming (Oshawa)
Royals Manager Kevin Hinton re-stocked his cupboards with former Oshawa players but really didn't fix his lack of pitching depth in the bullpen. The reigning league MVP Jamie Pogue is out of action at least till early June after separating his shoulder a second time earlier this spring, so the Royals are also without their closer.
Hamilton Thunderbirds
Key Departures - None come to mind
New Faces - Cam Robulack (Former Brewers Draft pick) Matt Fortuna (Guelph) Thomas Robulak (Saskatoon -Western League) Chris Piano (Austria)
The T-birds weren't so fabulous last season. 7-29 but made a big push late in the season. Don't expect them to be a top 4 -5 team but a playoff spot isn't out of the question.
Kitchener Panthers
Key Departures - Graeme Copeland (Mississauga)
New Faces - None come to mind
Team commitment issues plagued the Panthers all of last year. If this doesn't improve they could be in serious trouble. Which would be sad for a franchise with a long history.
London Majors
Key Departures - Kyle Piwowarczyk (retirement) , Craig Bate (Turned Pro), Will Richards (Turned Pro), Mason Reilly
New Faces - Chauncey Ward (Import) , Cleveland Brownlee (Import), Ryan Lapensee, (Wayne State), Andy St. Gelais, (Quebec)
London lost both their catchers in the off season, plus Roop has been re-tooling his line up. They will finish middle of the pack behind Barrie, Brantford, Guelph.
Mississauga Twins
Key Departures - None
New Faces - Scott Van de Valk (Georgetown Eagles - Canadian Bantam Champs), Elliott Shrive (Trade with Guelph) Carlos Garcia (Venezuela) , Graeme Copleland (Kitchener) Kyle Langille (Guelph)
The Twins hired a very important asset in the off-season when they landed Scott Van de Valk. He's won two national championships in the past 4 seasons. (Jr. in Guelph in '06 and Bantam in Georgetown in '09) He's already leaving his mark on the Twins by bringing in players and coached that were vital to his success at those levels. He was rumored for years to be headed for the top job in Guelph but it never came to plan.
Last year the Twins didn't have a LHP stater which left them easy prey for a number of teams in the IBL. Already they have 3 listed on the roster. I can see them turning a few heads this year. 6th or higher isn't out of the question.
Ottawa Fat Cats
Key Departures - None as they are an expansion team
New Faces - Mike Lynch (Toronto) Danny Desclouds (Former Dodger draft pick) Rudy Vallejos (London)
Bill McKenzie could be in for a long season at the helm of the Fat Cats. I'm not saying I don't expect Ottawa to compete at the same level as Brantford or Barrie , the simple facts are that The Fat Cats are playing the majority of their games in double headers which is going to take a mental and physical toll on a number of players. They do however also have the unique luxury of playing only weekends.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Key departures: Mike Lynch (Ottawa)
New Faces : None , but knowing Old Jack he's got some tricks up his sleeves still
The Leafs were a game away from facing Brantford in the finals last year. The pitching staff is once again solid. Marek Deska looks in great form and Dominico Field is still the opposing pitcher's worst nightmare. Offensively the Leafs are a little older than most teams in the IBL but they still are capable of scoring quickly and often. Will finish in the top four.
Predicted Final Standings
1) Brantford
2) Barrie
3) Guelph
4) Toronto
5) London
6) Mississauga
7) Ottawa
8) Kitchener
9) Hamilton
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Finally the weather co-operates... Well Sorta its still Freezing
Was able to listen to the Ottawa - Hamilton game today on http://www.indifm.ca/ from Hamilton. I got to give the play by play announcer props. He was freezing and at least he was full of energy.
Congratulations to the Ottawa Fat Cats on their first victory in their first ever game. Still can't find their roster anywhere though.
A interesting point i caught in the broadcast. Apparently one of Hamilton's import players got turned away at the border by Canadian Customs. (I'd love to blame former Thunderbird skipper Jeff Lounsbury for that as he works for customs)
Didn't catch the Royals - Toronto game live from Dominico Field on Rogers as I'm a Bell subscriber.
Apparently the Leafs reversed their fortunes in the bottom of the 9th after back to back walks and an infield single (that's still the same old Christie Pits for you) A fielders choice tied the game then Tony Lewis ended it with a 3 run blast. Game over 4-1 Final
Another pitchers duel and the Royals' offense is still anemic getting a total of 5 hits on the day.
Can't find the details of the London -Kitchener game. it looks like the live scoring conked out in the 3rd inning. Hamilton had issues as well by the looks of things.
Congratulations to the Ottawa Fat Cats on their first victory in their first ever game. Still can't find their roster anywhere though.
A interesting point i caught in the broadcast. Apparently one of Hamilton's import players got turned away at the border by Canadian Customs. (I'd love to blame former Thunderbird skipper Jeff Lounsbury for that as he works for customs)
Didn't catch the Royals - Toronto game live from Dominico Field on Rogers as I'm a Bell subscriber.
Apparently the Leafs reversed their fortunes in the bottom of the 9th after back to back walks and an infield single (that's still the same old Christie Pits for you) A fielders choice tied the game then Tony Lewis ended it with a 3 run blast. Game over 4-1 Final
Another pitchers duel and the Royals' offense is still anemic getting a total of 5 hits on the day.
Can't find the details of the London -Kitchener game. it looks like the live scoring conked out in the 3rd inning. Hamilton had issues as well by the looks of things.
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