Both Saturday games in the IBL are cancelled .
London @ Guelph and Ottawa @ Mississauga
enjoy the rainy Saturday
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Royals win 10-4 but might have lost their Hart in the process
Guelph 10 Hamilton 4
The Royals came out full of piss and vinegar tonight (sorry for the language) and took it out on the Hamilton Thunderbirds . The Royals batters smashed out 10 runs on 17 hits on the night..
David Huscko was the first victim of the night allowing four runs on ten hits and a walk.
Bill Langford was victim number two getting roughed up for six runs in the top of the seventh inning. Kevin Hinton had a two run homer in that frame.
Ryan Hart was pretty much untouchable tonight. Tallying 11 strikeouts on the night until the bottom of the eighth inning when he allowed 3 runs to score.
A trip out to the mound to calm Hart down appeared to rattle his cage a bit. But he quickly settled down and struckout pitch hitter David Jagdeo. Then the fireworks happended. Royals Manager Kevin Hinton rushed out to the mound with the plate umpire to check if Hart was hurt
Hart tossed the ball to Hinton before he got out to the mound and walked off the field. then proceeded to undress from his uniform outside the 1st base dugout. This had shades of the infamous Cito Gaston / David Wells blow out in the mid 90's.
Hart and Hinton began jawing one another on the side of the dugout one of the assistant coaches had to separate them. It was ugly. At the end of the exchange Hart's jersey sat lying in the dirt in front of the Royals dugout.
I don't care what was said. As a manager of a ball club you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT engage in a arguement with a player in front of his teammates or a crowd of fans its classless and unprofessional.
I've heard rumors that Hart was hurt in since the opener and wasn't ready to come back. But that question might never be answered now
The Royals came out full of piss and vinegar tonight (sorry for the language) and took it out on the Hamilton Thunderbirds . The Royals batters smashed out 10 runs on 17 hits on the night..
David Huscko was the first victim of the night allowing four runs on ten hits and a walk.
Bill Langford was victim number two getting roughed up for six runs in the top of the seventh inning. Kevin Hinton had a two run homer in that frame.
Ryan Hart was pretty much untouchable tonight. Tallying 11 strikeouts on the night until the bottom of the eighth inning when he allowed 3 runs to score.
A trip out to the mound to calm Hart down appeared to rattle his cage a bit. But he quickly settled down and struckout pitch hitter David Jagdeo. Then the fireworks happended. Royals Manager Kevin Hinton rushed out to the mound with the plate umpire to check if Hart was hurt
Hart tossed the ball to Hinton before he got out to the mound and walked off the field. then proceeded to undress from his uniform outside the 1st base dugout. This had shades of the infamous Cito Gaston / David Wells blow out in the mid 90's.
Hart and Hinton began jawing one another on the side of the dugout one of the assistant coaches had to separate them. It was ugly. At the end of the exchange Hart's jersey sat lying in the dirt in front of the Royals dugout.
I don't care what was said. As a manager of a ball club you CANNOT and SHOULD NOT engage in a arguement with a player in front of his teammates or a crowd of fans its classless and unprofessional.
I've heard rumors that Hart was hurt in since the opener and wasn't ready to come back. But that question might never be answered now
Kitchener 1 London 0
Panthers starter Ross Davis pitched a complete game gem Friday night as the Panthers downed the London Majors 1-0. The Panthers re-grouped one night after being thumped 9-0 by the Leafs.
Davis finished the game allowing five hits, 4 walks and struckout nine on the evening.
Jeff Pietraszko belted a solo home run in the top of the 1st inning for the lone run of the ball game.
London starter Andy St. Gelais took the loss allowing the run on five hits, and struckout four on the night
Davis finished the game allowing five hits, 4 walks and struckout nine on the evening.
Jeff Pietraszko belted a solo home run in the top of the 1st inning for the lone run of the ball game.
London starter Andy St. Gelais took the loss allowing the run on five hits, and struckout four on the night
Preview of Friday's Games
Three games on tap this evening as the IBL kicks of the unofficial start to summer aka the May 24th long weekend
The Ottawa Fat Cats travel to Brantford to take on the Red Sox at 8 pm at Arnold Anderson Stadium.
No Pointstreak or Twitter coverage. Rogers TV in Brantford is showing the game on a tape delay basis at 9 pm in select areas. Ottawa fans can watch it as well at 9 pm on the English Rogers channel in the Ottawa Area.
The Kitchener Panthers travel to Labatt Park in London to take on the Majors at 7:30 pm
Rogers TV in London is broadcasting live at 7:30 pm Again check your local Rogers listings
London might have Point Streak tonight or at least their twitter.
The Guelph Royals travel to Bernie Arbour Stadium in Hamilton to face the Thunderbirds at 7:30 pm
The battle of of the cellar dwellers isn't televised but it is available on the internet on http://www.indifm.ca Pointstreak might be available . No twitter at the park though officially. However INDIFM's twitter might be working. Check the Royals twitter as I'm sure Neil (the Royals scorer) will be posting updates through out the evening from where ever he is.
The Ottawa Fat Cats travel to Brantford to take on the Red Sox at 8 pm at Arnold Anderson Stadium.
No Pointstreak or Twitter coverage. Rogers TV in Brantford is showing the game on a tape delay basis at 9 pm in select areas. Ottawa fans can watch it as well at 9 pm on the English Rogers channel in the Ottawa Area.
The Kitchener Panthers travel to Labatt Park in London to take on the Majors at 7:30 pm
Rogers TV in London is broadcasting live at 7:30 pm Again check your local Rogers listings
London might have Point Streak tonight or at least their twitter.
The Guelph Royals travel to Bernie Arbour Stadium in Hamilton to face the Thunderbirds at 7:30 pm
The battle of of the cellar dwellers isn't televised but it is available on the internet on http://www.indifm.ca Pointstreak might be available . No twitter at the park though officially. However INDIFM's twitter might be working. Check the Royals twitter as I'm sure Neil (the Royals scorer) will be posting updates through out the evening from where ever he is.
How Fat Cats Travel In Style - Sorry Bad Pun
Ottawa's team bus. Found a lot of great action shots on the team's official photographer's site.
http://freedomphotography.zoomphoto.ca/
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Leafs Bats Booming in 9-0 victory over Panthers
Toronto hitters knocked around Kitchener's pitching staff to the tune of 9 runs on 15 hits Thursday night.
Former Brantford Red Sox Raul Borjas paced the Leafs with four hits on the night. Brian Corcoran and Kern Watts each tailed three hits.
Jason Pilkington earned the victory after six shutout innings of work
Tyler Wilson took the loss for the Panthers, pitching six innings.allowing three runs on eight hits with one strikeout and a walk.
Pete Malloy had three hits for the Panthers while Luke Baker chipped in with a pair of hits.
Former Brantford Red Sox Raul Borjas paced the Leafs with four hits on the night. Brian Corcoran and Kern Watts each tailed three hits.
Jason Pilkington earned the victory after six shutout innings of work
Tyler Wilson took the loss for the Panthers, pitching six innings.allowing three runs on eight hits with one strikeout and a walk.
Pete Malloy had three hits for the Panthers while Luke Baker chipped in with a pair of hits.
Red Sox @ Twins Thursday night
Mississauga playing at home turned out a 3-1 victory over Brantford Thursday night in a tightly pitched affair
The Twins scored all three of their runs in the bottom of the 1st inning. off Red Sox starter Colin Buckborough.
Carlos Garcia drove home the Twins first run when he was hit by a pitch. An error at third by Bryon Bell allowed the 2nd run to score which was followed up with a fielders choice ground out by Brian Sewell.
Brantford scored their lone run in the 3rd inning off Adam Kudryk. on a bases loaded passed ball.
Buckborough pitched five innings in the loss allowing all three runs on two hits. walked three and struckout three
Kudryk went seven innings allowing a run on five hits, six walks, and struckout four for the win. Adam Banski closed out the final two innings for the save and didn't allow a hit but fanned two.
Brantford out hit Mississauga 5-3 on the night.
The Twins scored all three of their runs in the bottom of the 1st inning. off Red Sox starter Colin Buckborough.
Carlos Garcia drove home the Twins first run when he was hit by a pitch. An error at third by Bryon Bell allowed the 2nd run to score which was followed up with a fielders choice ground out by Brian Sewell.
Brantford scored their lone run in the 3rd inning off Adam Kudryk. on a bases loaded passed ball.
Buckborough pitched five innings in the loss allowing all three runs on two hits. walked three and struckout three
Kudryk went seven innings allowing a run on five hits, six walks, and struckout four for the win. Adam Banski closed out the final two innings for the save and didn't allow a hit but fanned two.
Brantford out hit Mississauga 5-3 on the night.
Mississauga @ Brantford Wednesday Night
Walter Gretzky threw out the open pitch last night at Arnold Anderson Stadium. For those of you that didn't know Wayne's dad used to be the president of the Brantford Red Sox and the each year the IBL hands out the Walter Gretzky trophy for the executive of the year.
Okay on to the game, not that it was much of one if you are Twins fan as the Red Sox had their way with them 15-4
Brantford scored seven runs in the bottom of the 1st inning off Twins starter John Solazzo He made it through just two innings, giving up eight runs of which seven of them unearned on just three hits. He walked three and struck out two.
Lee Delfino clubbed his third homer of the season and Josh McCurdy added two doubles for the Red Sox.
Former Kitchener Panther Graeme Copeland had two hits for the Twins.
Scott Robinson got his 2nd victory of the season for the Red Sox going five innings, allowing three runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and four walks.
Robert Ramsdale finished up, allowing one run on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk over four innings.
A bit of trivia : The Mississauga Twins weren't named the Twins after the MLB team they are called the Twins in honor of Twins owner Elliott Kerr's twin children.
Okay on to the game, not that it was much of one if you are Twins fan as the Red Sox had their way with them 15-4
Brantford scored seven runs in the bottom of the 1st inning off Twins starter John Solazzo He made it through just two innings, giving up eight runs of which seven of them unearned on just three hits. He walked three and struck out two.
Lee Delfino clubbed his third homer of the season and Josh McCurdy added two doubles for the Red Sox.
Former Kitchener Panther Graeme Copeland had two hits for the Twins.
Scott Robinson got his 2nd victory of the season for the Red Sox going five innings, allowing three runs on five hits with seven strikeouts and four walks.
Robert Ramsdale finished up, allowing one run on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk over four innings.
A bit of trivia : The Mississauga Twins weren't named the Twins after the MLB team they are called the Twins in honor of Twins owner Elliott Kerr's twin children.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Royals @ Baycats Final
The Baycats built up a 3-0 lead off Brett Lawson. They scored twice in the 4th and once in the 7th.
Lawson went 7 innings allowing all 3 Baycat runs on four hits, four walks and struckout four.
The Royals finally solved Chris Kemlo in the 8th scoring a single run on a lead off homer by Brian Brown . Kemlo walked one and fanned 7 on the night. The Royals scored two in the 9th to knot it up 3-3.
Barrie Scored in the bottom of the 11th off Joey Ellison. Matt Richardson singled to centerfield and then scored on an error to the pitcher I'm assuming on an attempted pickoff that wound up in the outfield.
Kyle Payne got the win in relief.
Lawson went 7 innings allowing all 3 Baycat runs on four hits, four walks and struckout four.
The Royals finally solved Chris Kemlo in the 8th scoring a single run on a lead off homer by Brian Brown . Kemlo walked one and fanned 7 on the night. The Royals scored two in the 9th to knot it up 3-3.
Barrie Scored in the bottom of the 11th off Joey Ellison. Matt Richardson singled to centerfield and then scored on an error to the pitcher I'm assuming on an attempted pickoff that wound up in the outfield.
Kyle Payne got the win in relief.
No Pointstreak Tonight
Don't expect to find live scoring for this evening's game in Brantford if the weekend was any indication won't be using the scoring package.
PROVE ME WRONG :)
Guelph @ Barrie is just under way
PROVE ME WRONG :)
Guelph @ Barrie is just under way
IBL Ticket Prices
I've done some digging around on the team websites throughout the league to find the best deals
If you click on the images they do get larger sizes.
The highest prices are in red. Ottawa is the most expensive across the board
If you were a smart shopper planning to use the league pass function the ibl is trying out this season, you could buy season tickets from London and use them at any other team's park in the league all year long.
For Single game I was surprised to see Mississauga being the most expensive for an adult seat again with the Ottawa prices being the exception to the rule.
For the casual fan Toronto doesn't charge admission as its in a public park with no gate so difficult to charge there. And another note is i couldn't find Kitchener's pricing anywhere on the web.
If you click on the images they do get larger sizes.
The highest prices are in red. Ottawa is the most expensive across the board
If you were a smart shopper planning to use the league pass function the ibl is trying out this season, you could buy season tickets from London and use them at any other team's park in the league all year long.
For Single game I was surprised to see Mississauga being the most expensive for an adult seat again with the Ottawa prices being the exception to the rule.
For the casual fan Toronto doesn't charge admission as its in a public park with no gate so difficult to charge there. And another note is i couldn't find Kitchener's pricing anywhere on the web.
Baycats @ Royals - Recap
If not for the errors committed last night this would have been a very entertaining 2-1 final.
Unfortunate that Guelph's shortstop Geoff McCallum is fighting the ball out there. He looks stiff and unrelaxed in his motions.
Both starters pitched extremely well. Adam Garner threw seven complete for Barrie and was pounding the strike zone all night, getting ahead of most of the Royals hitters.
Adam Reynolds threw a lot of pitches for this early in the season 115 is way too many for May baseball. Granted he is leaving the 28th for Lethbridge and needs 9 innings over 3 games to qualify for the IBL post-season. That's assuming he's not drafted or Royals Manager Kevin Hinton doesn't release him again like last season.
Some other puzzling moves last night included Hinton reaching base late in the game and not bringing in a pinch runner. Or even earlier in the game with runners at 2nd and 1st why didn't he square around to bunt? Granted he hit a laser to 2nd base which still advanced the runners but its poor strategy with a kid like Valeriote due up. Plus Valeriote already had a triple in the game.
I get it that Hinton wants Arden Eddie's record for most hits in the league but when do you cross the line between what is good for you and what is more beneficial for the team? I personally think its time Hinton focuses on managing.
The Royals hitters have no patience at the plate what so ever. More than a handful of at bats last night they jumped on the first pitch. Yes Adam Garner was throwing 90% strikes but still show some patience especially when your already down 5-1.
I must say i like the Baycats new road jerseys. Look a lot like the brewers.
Barrie is looking solid 1-9 and are going to compete with the best of them all season long.
Some other notes: I finally got a reply back on the concession stand issues. It turns out the city removed the grill and fryers this winter as they were in poor shape. So no hot dogs this summer unless the game staff fires up some BBQ's.
Last night's attendance was around 100 people tops. it was cold and a Tuesday night while school is still in so the number is probably about the norm. The Royals need to seriously consider skipping the Tuesday nights in May as its too cold and late for families
Unfortunate that Guelph's shortstop Geoff McCallum is fighting the ball out there. He looks stiff and unrelaxed in his motions.
Both starters pitched extremely well. Adam Garner threw seven complete for Barrie and was pounding the strike zone all night, getting ahead of most of the Royals hitters.
Adam Reynolds threw a lot of pitches for this early in the season 115 is way too many for May baseball. Granted he is leaving the 28th for Lethbridge and needs 9 innings over 3 games to qualify for the IBL post-season. That's assuming he's not drafted or Royals Manager Kevin Hinton doesn't release him again like last season.
Some other puzzling moves last night included Hinton reaching base late in the game and not bringing in a pinch runner. Or even earlier in the game with runners at 2nd and 1st why didn't he square around to bunt? Granted he hit a laser to 2nd base which still advanced the runners but its poor strategy with a kid like Valeriote due up. Plus Valeriote already had a triple in the game.
I get it that Hinton wants Arden Eddie's record for most hits in the league but when do you cross the line between what is good for you and what is more beneficial for the team? I personally think its time Hinton focuses on managing.
The Royals hitters have no patience at the plate what so ever. More than a handful of at bats last night they jumped on the first pitch. Yes Adam Garner was throwing 90% strikes but still show some patience especially when your already down 5-1.
I must say i like the Baycats new road jerseys. Look a lot like the brewers.
Barrie is looking solid 1-9 and are going to compete with the best of them all season long.
Some other notes: I finally got a reply back on the concession stand issues. It turns out the city removed the grill and fryers this winter as they were in poor shape. So no hot dogs this summer unless the game staff fires up some BBQ's.
Last night's attendance was around 100 people tops. it was cold and a Tuesday night while school is still in so the number is probably about the norm. The Royals need to seriously consider skipping the Tuesday nights in May as its too cold and late for families
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Royals Roster Additons
The Royals signed two pitchers today according to their website. Chris Romano from Markham and Joey Ellison from Mississauga.
They also announced the release of Ryan Fleming today.
Adam Reynolds is expected to get the start tonight and Kofi Osei-Anning is apparently suiting up tonight. Curious to see who is the odd man out in the outfield.
Logically that points to Brian Brown, but with Frankie Hare's apparent injury in batting practice Saturday who knows. Hare was getting work done by their trainer and later seen on the bench not in full uniform. Maybe that puts Brown at third base moving Mark Allen back to 1st and Kevin Hinton back in the DH spot.
Get involved if you can
Been following the IBL team websites , facebook and twitter pages fairly well this season and the one thing that strikes me is that official scorers appear to be at a premium .
If you live in one of these centers and know how to score a baseball game it might be a great way for you to get involved.
Mississauga is looking for help Thursday nights with scoring and their scoreboard. If you can help contact them via their website or twitter
They also have openings for students looking for volunteer hours which are required for them to graduate.
London is in need of an official scorer as well. Please contact scott@londonmajors.com
Speaking of Facebook, Twitter etc. Most Surprisingly there are two teams in league out of the loop with their fans.
Brantford and Barrie as neither of them have a real face book, or twitter pages.
I'm not surprised in Brantford as they seem to be the only team that isn't planning to use point streak either. They really thrive on being behind the times.
Like it or not, we live in the information age. Today's fan is connected 24 x7 either via a computer, cell phone or other hand held device. You can either embrace these changes or get left behind . The league as a whole needs to get better equipped as well or how else do you plan to tap into new fan bases?
If you live in one of these centers and know how to score a baseball game it might be a great way for you to get involved.
Mississauga is looking for help Thursday nights with scoring and their scoreboard. If you can help contact them via their website or twitter
They also have openings for students looking for volunteer hours which are required for them to graduate.
London is in need of an official scorer as well. Please contact scott@londonmajors.com
Speaking of Facebook, Twitter etc. Most Surprisingly there are two teams in league out of the loop with their fans.
Brantford and Barrie as neither of them have a real face book, or twitter pages.
I'm not surprised in Brantford as they seem to be the only team that isn't planning to use point streak either. They really thrive on being behind the times.
Like it or not, we live in the information age. Today's fan is connected 24 x7 either via a computer, cell phone or other hand held device. You can either embrace these changes or get left behind . The league as a whole needs to get better equipped as well or how else do you plan to tap into new fan bases?
Lone Game on Tap Tonight
The Barrie Baycats are in Guelph this evening to face the Royals in the lone scheduled game in the IBL. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 pm at Hastings Stadium. Both teams are back at it Wednesday night in Barrie for the 2nd half of their home and home series.
Tonight is also the first 20 buck Tuesday Night promotions the Royals are running this year. You and four of your friends can get into watch the game for 20 bucks. Not a bad deal considering what Ottawa is apparently charging per game. More on that later this week.
Tonight is also the first 20 buck Tuesday Night promotions the Royals are running this year. You and four of your friends can get into watch the game for 20 bucks. Not a bad deal considering what Ottawa is apparently charging per game. More on that later this week.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday Recap
Ottawa 5 Mississauga 1 - Game One
Danny Desclouds pitched a three hit gem as the Fat Cats treated their fans to their first victory at home.
Mississauga 12 Ottawa 11 - Game Two
Game two was a wild affair. Ottawa opened up a big 6-2 lead then the wheels fell off.
Fat Cats starter Mike Lynch had a 4th inning walkathon in which he walked five, and gave up a grand slam to Jeff McLeod . The Twins scored 9 times to make it a 12-6 game
The Fats clawed their way back into the game but fell short losing 12-11 in front of 2400 fans
Brantford 4 Toronto 0
The Red Sox pitching staff held the Leafs to five hits on the afternoon. Brad Hogetorp allowed two hits over six and two thirds 6 K's and walked 3
Brantford managed nine hits, including three from former Leaf Joe Colameco. Lee Delfino had two hits and scored twice, including belting his 2nd homer of the season.
Hamilton 11 London 9
A four and a half hour affair. Both teams combined for 19 walks on the afternoon, 8 pitching changes and five errors. No more details available.
Kitchener 8 Barrie 7
Kevin Childs had an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Panthers the victory
Matt Cockburn pitched seven innings, while Derek Sinko picked up his 2nd save.
Kyle Payne took the loss for the Baycats in relief. Steve Lewis had a two-run homer and Dave Latour had a solo homer.
Danny Desclouds pitched a three hit gem as the Fat Cats treated their fans to their first victory at home.
The Fat Cats spotted Desclouds a three run lead bottom half of the first inning. Chris Latimer led off with a single the Mark Charrette walked, Marshall MacDonald singled to drive home Latimer. Josh Wood the Twins starter balked that allowed Charrette to score. Mombuquette then singled home MacDonald for the 3-0 lead.
The Fat Cats scored single runs in the third and fourth inning.
Kyle Langille drove home the lone run for the Twins.
Mississauga 12 Ottawa 11 - Game Two
Game two was a wild affair. Ottawa opened up a big 6-2 lead then the wheels fell off.
Fat Cats starter Mike Lynch had a 4th inning walkathon in which he walked five, and gave up a grand slam to Jeff McLeod . The Twins scored 9 times to make it a 12-6 game
The Fats clawed their way back into the game but fell short losing 12-11 in front of 2400 fans
Brantford 4 Toronto 0
The Red Sox pitching staff held the Leafs to five hits on the afternoon. Brad Hogetorp allowed two hits over six and two thirds 6 K's and walked 3
Brantford managed nine hits, including three from former Leaf Joe Colameco. Lee Delfino had two hits and scored twice, including belting his 2nd homer of the season.
Hamilton 11 London 9
A four and a half hour affair. Both teams combined for 19 walks on the afternoon, 8 pitching changes and five errors. No more details available.
Kitchener 8 Barrie 7
Kevin Childs had an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Panthers the victory
Matt Cockburn pitched seven innings, while Derek Sinko picked up his 2nd save.
Kyle Payne took the loss for the Baycats in relief. Steve Lewis had a two-run homer and Dave Latour had a solo homer.
In the News - Ottawa Edition
Found a couple of articles on the Fat Cats home opener. By the sounds of it the paid attendance is a lot lower than the actual number of butts in the seats. Apparently they just opened the gates to keep the lines moving.
Also the reason fans can't drink in their seats is that seats aren't part of the liquor license. Go figure.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Cats+draw+mixed+reviews/3033992/story.html
http://www.ottawasun.com/sports/baseball/2010/05/15/13963001.html
Would love to hear from any Ottawa fans on their thoughts on the league.
Also the reason fans can't drink in their seats is that seats aren't part of the liquor license. Go figure.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Cats+draw+mixed+reviews/3033992/story.html
http://www.ottawasun.com/sports/baseball/2010/05/15/13963001.html
Would love to hear from any Ottawa fans on their thoughts on the league.
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