Lakewood and Wilson will meet in the Loara Tournament Saturday, March 12 at Glover Stadium in La Palma at 3PM, but it will not be for first place. Both schools were defeated in the semi-finals and will play each other for 3rd place.
It was just one of those days for the Lancers. Lakewood fell behind 3-0 in the top of the second, and gave up another four in the top of the fourth—that’s where it stayed until a nightmare seventh inning that saw them giving up 12 runs in their eventual 19-0 loss to Vista Murrieta.
Wilson (3-1) was locked up in a tough 1-0 contest with top ranked Edison until the 6th inning, when Edison rolled a 7. The Bruins did manage to push 2 runs across in the 7th but came up short losing 8-2.
The Rams fell to 1-3 with this loss to Woodbridge. Millikan took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but gave it away in the bottom of the same inning, then fell behind 4-1 in the third, and struggled to stem the tide defensively. The Rams will try to bounce back on Saturday against Diamond Bar.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Semifinals - Loara Tournament
It's the semifinals of the Loara tournament on Thursday, and the featured match up happens at 7 p.m. at Glover Field in Anaheim. It will be Huntington Beach Edison (3-0) taking on Long Beach Wilson (3-0). Huntington Beach Edison defeated Sonora, 3-2 to get to the semi-final. Christian Lopes hit a home run and Henry Owens came in to pick up the save. Wilson defeated Cypress 2-1, Buckle hit a home run and recorded the win from the mound. Wilson will use junior standout Chase DeJong. Edison has not announced it's starter but they won't be using ace Henry Owens.
The other semifinal at 3 p.m. matches Lakewood (3-0) and Vista Murrieta (3-0). Lakewood banged out eight hits, three for extra bases, to defeat Servite 4-2. Lakewood scored early when Tyler Leidholdt was hit by pitch in the first inning and scored one batter later on an RBI double by Nick Torres. Two innings later, JP Crawford doubled and scored on a Tyler Schultz single to extend the lead to 2-0. Jacob Worrell then tripled in Schultz to give Gidley all the support he would need. Servite (2-1) scored two sixth-inning runs. Darrell Miller Jr., the son of former Angels catcher Darrell Miller, had two of Servite's four hits.
The possibility of an all Long Beach final speaks highly of the Moore League and the strong traditions of baseball at both Wilson and Lakewood. Should be a good semi and as even better final.
The other semifinal at 3 p.m. matches Lakewood (3-0) and Vista Murrieta (3-0). Lakewood banged out eight hits, three for extra bases, to defeat Servite 4-2. Lakewood scored early when Tyler Leidholdt was hit by pitch in the first inning and scored one batter later on an RBI double by Nick Torres. Two innings later, JP Crawford doubled and scored on a Tyler Schultz single to extend the lead to 2-0. Jacob Worrell then tripled in Schultz to give Gidley all the support he would need. Servite (2-1) scored two sixth-inning runs. Darrell Miller Jr., the son of former Angels catcher Darrell Miller, had two of Servite's four hits.
The possibility of an all Long Beach final speaks highly of the Moore League and the strong traditions of baseball at both Wilson and Lakewood. Should be a good semi and as even better final.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Local Teams Open Well
Millikan 8, La Mirada 2: Catcher Alex Antonaras went 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI for the Rams at the Loara Tournament. Jordan Ybarra added two hits and two RBIs.
LB Poly 7, Mayfair 1: Senior right-hander Tyler Maxwell who has signed with Stanford, pitched five solid innings to earn a win and also hit a two-run triple.
Wilson 8, Artesia 2: Bobby Webb struck out five in four innings for the Bruins at the Loara Tournament. He also had three singles and scored twice for Wilson. Keith White also had three hits and an RBI.
Lakewood 6, El Modena 1: J.P. Crawford went 3-for-4 with a run scored and Tyler Leidhodt delivered a two-run triple in the fifth for the Lancers at the Loara Tournament. Shane Watson allowed one hit in five innings and struck out two.
Los Alamitos 7, Kennedy 1: Troy Rallings allowed one run over six innings for the Griffins at the Loara Tournament. Sam Lorenzini went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Michael Farris contributed two hits.
Bellflower 10, Bishop Montgomery 3: Nick LaSala and Stevan Sanchez each went 2-for-3 for the Buccaneers in a season-opening victory at the El Segundo Tournament.
Gahr 12, Palos Verdes 4: Jacob Faria pitched five strong innings for the Gladiators at the El Segundo Tournament. Josh Palmer and Edgar Morales each hit home runs in the first inning. Alex Newman, Kevin Franklin and Anthony Rodriguez each had three hits.
St. John Bosco 5, Redondo 3: Koby Gauna allowed four hits in seven innings for the Braves at the El Segundo Tournament. Nick Wood drove in two runs.
Lynwood 3, Firebaugh 0: Francisco Marin struck out six in a shutout and had a two-run double for the host Knights in a nonleague victory. Joshua Porras added an RBI triple.
Cabrillo 16, Dominguez 0: Ray Hisquierdo struck out seven in six innings for the Jaguars in a nonleague victory at home. Louie Terrazas went 5-for-5, stole two bases and scored three times.
Paramount 4, Roosevelt 0: Alex Navarette struck out seven and allowed four hits in a shutout at the El Segundo Tournament. Jose Lopez had two RBIs, a run and a stolen base. - Ben Villa
LB Poly 7, Mayfair 1: Senior right-hander Tyler Maxwell who has signed with Stanford, pitched five solid innings to earn a win and also hit a two-run triple.
Wilson 8, Artesia 2: Bobby Webb struck out five in four innings for the Bruins at the Loara Tournament. He also had three singles and scored twice for Wilson. Keith White also had three hits and an RBI.
Lakewood 6, El Modena 1: J.P. Crawford went 3-for-4 with a run scored and Tyler Leidhodt delivered a two-run triple in the fifth for the Lancers at the Loara Tournament. Shane Watson allowed one hit in five innings and struck out two.
Los Alamitos 7, Kennedy 1: Troy Rallings allowed one run over six innings for the Griffins at the Loara Tournament. Sam Lorenzini went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Michael Farris contributed two hits.
Bellflower 10, Bishop Montgomery 3: Nick LaSala and Stevan Sanchez each went 2-for-3 for the Buccaneers in a season-opening victory at the El Segundo Tournament.
Gahr 12, Palos Verdes 4: Jacob Faria pitched five strong innings for the Gladiators at the El Segundo Tournament. Josh Palmer and Edgar Morales each hit home runs in the first inning. Alex Newman, Kevin Franklin and Anthony Rodriguez each had three hits.
St. John Bosco 5, Redondo 3: Koby Gauna allowed four hits in seven innings for the Braves at the El Segundo Tournament. Nick Wood drove in two runs.
Lynwood 3, Firebaugh 0: Francisco Marin struck out six in a shutout and had a two-run double for the host Knights in a nonleague victory. Joshua Porras added an RBI triple.
Cabrillo 16, Dominguez 0: Ray Hisquierdo struck out seven in six innings for the Jaguars in a nonleague victory at home. Louie Terrazas went 5-for-5, stole two bases and scored three times.
Paramount 4, Roosevelt 0: Alex Navarette struck out seven and allowed four hits in a shutout at the El Segundo Tournament. Jose Lopez had two RBIs, a run and a stolen base. - Ben Villa
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Play Ball
While most colleges and JC's have already begun their 2011 Baseball seasons, this weekend marks the beginning of High School Baseball with the traditional scrimmage.
The CIF Blue Book defines a scrimmage as follows. "An interscholastic scrimmage in baseball is a training session between a minimum of two and a maximum of three schools where no score is kept, free substitution and time-outs are permitted, spectators are not urged to attend, and officials are not paid."
This is what makes a scrimmage unique and the reason why it is not counted as a contest. This format permits coaches to set up situations, get game experience in the execution of certain skills in a more controlled, relaxed format. The scrimmage also allows the coaches to freely substitute players in and out giving a great deal of flexibility not normally afforded in the game.
While many High School Baseball Coaches still run a scrimmage as it was intended to be, a training session with teachable moments and free substitution, some have gone far beyond this definition and treat it as a regular contest. Even to the point of sending a message or setting the tone for the season and playing to win.
This attitude goes far beyond the intent of the rule and reflects a selfish will to win when no score is to be kept.
As a Athletic director and a traditionalist, I appreciate the intent of the scrimmage rule and would hope all coaches would see the value in it as well. Remember, you will never find that surprise on your ball club, if you don't look for it.
The CIF Blue Book defines a scrimmage as follows. "An interscholastic scrimmage in baseball is a training session between a minimum of two and a maximum of three schools where no score is kept, free substitution and time-outs are permitted, spectators are not urged to attend, and officials are not paid."
This is what makes a scrimmage unique and the reason why it is not counted as a contest. This format permits coaches to set up situations, get game experience in the execution of certain skills in a more controlled, relaxed format. The scrimmage also allows the coaches to freely substitute players in and out giving a great deal of flexibility not normally afforded in the game.
While many High School Baseball Coaches still run a scrimmage as it was intended to be, a training session with teachable moments and free substitution, some have gone far beyond this definition and treat it as a regular contest. Even to the point of sending a message or setting the tone for the season and playing to win.
This attitude goes far beyond the intent of the rule and reflects a selfish will to win when no score is to be kept.
As a Athletic director and a traditionalist, I appreciate the intent of the scrimmage rule and would hope all coaches would see the value in it as well. Remember, you will never find that surprise on your ball club, if you don't look for it.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Progress Report - Tommy Peale
It has been a long road back from "Tommy John Surgery" for former 2006 South Coast Conference Player of the Year and LBCC MVP, Tommy Peale. Even though his rehab is not completed, all indications are that he is well on his way. Tom's father Gary Peale reported that, Tommy threw his first bull pen sense the surgery and everyone in Florida was very encouraged. "Tom has done everything he has been asked to do," reports his father. "We'll just have to wait and see - Time will tell."
Tommy was a key factor in the Vikings 2006 State Championship in Baseball going 16-0 in 103 innings pitched with a 1.31 ERA. He also had a .362 batting average in 35 games as a position player. Now, five years later, he is still giving everything he has to the game.
There is an old saying I learned from my LBCC coach Bob Meyers back in 1972, "The cream always rises to the top." I believed it then and still do to this day. Whether in the game of Baseball or Life, Tommy Peale will rise to meet the challenge.
All the best my friend, we're all pulling for you!
Tommy was a key factor in the Vikings 2006 State Championship in Baseball going 16-0 in 103 innings pitched with a 1.31 ERA. He also had a .362 batting average in 35 games as a position player. Now, five years later, he is still giving everything he has to the game.
There is an old saying I learned from my LBCC coach Bob Meyers back in 1972, "The cream always rises to the top." I believed it then and still do to this day. Whether in the game of Baseball or Life, Tommy Peale will rise to meet the challenge.
All the best my friend, we're all pulling for you!
Monday, February 7, 2011
LBCC Wins Opener 4-3
The Long Beach City College baseball team pounded out 12 hits in its season opener on its way to a 4-3 non-conference win at Barstow College on Saturday.
Long Beach (1-0) returns to action on Tuesday (Feb. 8) when it begins a three-game series against Orange Coast College. LBCC is at OCC on Tuesday, followed by the Vikings’ home opener at Joe Hicks Memorial Field on Thursday (Feb. 10). The two squads close the series on Friday (Feb. 11) at Orange Coast.
All games are set to begin at 2 p.m.
Long Beach (1-0) returns to action on Tuesday (Feb. 8) when it begins a three-game series against Orange Coast College. LBCC is at OCC on Tuesday, followed by the Vikings’ home opener at Joe Hicks Memorial Field on Thursday (Feb. 10). The two squads close the series on Friday (Feb. 11) at Orange Coast.
All games are set to begin at 2 p.m.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Bits and Pieces
Scouts and baseball fans won't find a better weekend competition than Saturday at San Juan Capistrano JSerra. At 9 a.m., the host Lions will take on Mission Viejo, a candidate to be No. 1 in Southern California. At noon, Mission Viejo will face La Puente Bishop Amat, led by junior Rio Ruiz. And at 3 p.m., JSerra will play Bishop Amat.
Jason D'Andrea, a senior catcher at West Hills Chaminade, has committed to UCLA, Coach Frank Mutz said. D'Andrea was a late pickup for the Bruins and will sign during the next letter of intent period.
He's one of seven Chaminade players who have signed or committed. The others are pitchers Dalton Brown (Duke) and Mathew Troupe (Arizona), outfielder Michael Dingilian (Cal Poly), infielders Tanner Reibenspies (San Diego State) and Dylan Delaney (Michigan) and outfielder Bradon Rapoport (Washington).
The high school baseball season for the City Section officially begins on Feb. 25 with the Poly tournament, and there's an outstanding opening game matchup that should feature top pitchers in City player of the year Jose Cardona of Woodland Hills El Camino Real taking on Ryan Cruz of Granada Hills Kennedy.
Coaches for both teams are expected to throw their aces in that opener at El Camino Real. Cruz defeated Chatsworth last season and didn't get to pitch in playoffs after Kennedy was upset early on.
Jason D'Andrea, a senior catcher at West Hills Chaminade, has committed to UCLA, Coach Frank Mutz said. D'Andrea was a late pickup for the Bruins and will sign during the next letter of intent period.
He's one of seven Chaminade players who have signed or committed. The others are pitchers Dalton Brown (Duke) and Mathew Troupe (Arizona), outfielder Michael Dingilian (Cal Poly), infielders Tanner Reibenspies (San Diego State) and Dylan Delaney (Michigan) and outfielder Bradon Rapoport (Washington).
The high school baseball season for the City Section officially begins on Feb. 25 with the Poly tournament, and there's an outstanding opening game matchup that should feature top pitchers in City player of the year Jose Cardona of Woodland Hills El Camino Real taking on Ryan Cruz of Granada Hills Kennedy.
Coaches for both teams are expected to throw their aces in that opener at El Camino Real. Cruz defeated Chatsworth last season and didn't get to pitch in playoffs after Kennedy was upset early on.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Dodger Stadium looking good for finals
There has been no final contract signed, but Dodger Stadium is looking strong as the likely site for the City Section and Southern Section baseball championship games.
The Southern Section has agreed to pay for the City Section to have night games at Dodger Stadium so the Southern Section would be able to hold its section finals on Saturday, June 4 at Dodger Stadium.
The City Section would hold its Division I final on Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. at Dodger Stadium, with the Division II final on Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. The Division III final would be May 26 at USC.
The City and Southern Section still must finalize plans with the Dodgers to make sure the stadium is available.
The Southern Section has agreed to pay for the City Section to have night games at Dodger Stadium so the Southern Section would be able to hold its section finals on Saturday, June 4 at Dodger Stadium.
The City Section would hold its Division I final on Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. at Dodger Stadium, with the Division II final on Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. The Division III final would be May 26 at USC.
The City and Southern Section still must finalize plans with the Dodgers to make sure the stadium is available.
Monday, January 10, 2011
West Coast Baseball Coaches' Convention
The inaugural West Coast Baseball Coaches Convention will be held on January 13 – 15, 2011 at the renowned Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, CA.
Featuring inside information from some of baseball’s brightest minds, including coaches Ty Waller of the Oakland Athletics, Rick Renteria of the San Diego Padres, Steve Yeager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dennis Rogers of Riverside Community College, Rich Hill of the University of San Diego and many more, you are certain to become a better baseball coach!
The West Coast Baseball Coaches Convention offers you numerous national presenters and dozens of exhibitors from national and local companies…all of whom are there to provide YOU with leading-edge knowledge, equipment and apparel. And, this is all delivered to you at the state-of-the-art Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula.
Registration is only $75 (includes a reception on Friday). To register, call the Lake Elsinore Storm at (951)245-4487.
Featuring inside information from some of baseball’s brightest minds, including coaches Ty Waller of the Oakland Athletics, Rick Renteria of the San Diego Padres, Steve Yeager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dennis Rogers of Riverside Community College, Rich Hill of the University of San Diego and many more, you are certain to become a better baseball coach!
The West Coast Baseball Coaches Convention offers you numerous national presenters and dozens of exhibitors from national and local companies…all of whom are there to provide YOU with leading-edge knowledge, equipment and apparel. And, this is all delivered to you at the state-of-the-art Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula.
Registration is only $75 (includes a reception on Friday). To register, call the Lake Elsinore Storm at (951)245-4487.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Millikan Baseball Gives Back
Mike Guardabascio - Gazettes -
Saturday morning, the first day of LBUSD’s winter break, you can bet that 99% of Long Beach’s high school kids were sleeping in, catching up on sleep they’ve skipped during the school week, perhaps dreaming about presents to come the following Saturday. The Millikan baseball team was up, working at the Eastman Boys & Girls Club on Del Amo, where they gave away over 200 toys and served over 350 pancake breakfasts to children and their families. Duncan Smith from the B&G helped put things together at the facility for Millikan.
The Rams served all the food, bused all the tables, sang carols, played with the kids, and helped Santa hand out toys. All but two players in the whole program, and every single coach attended, with pitching coach Kevin Marchael handling Santa duties (probably the only time you’ll see a Ram in red and white this year). Syrup was donated by Hof’s Hut, milk and OJ by Rockview Dairies, sausages by Farmer John, coffee and hot cocoa by Starbucks, and pancake batter by California Waffles.
We tip our cap to the Millikan program for taking a moment out of their vacation to give back—if you know of a player or team who’s giving back, shoot me an email at mike@gazettes.com and we’ll put up a story this week.
Saturday morning, the first day of LBUSD’s winter break, you can bet that 99% of Long Beach’s high school kids were sleeping in, catching up on sleep they’ve skipped during the school week, perhaps dreaming about presents to come the following Saturday. The Millikan baseball team was up, working at the Eastman Boys & Girls Club on Del Amo, where they gave away over 200 toys and served over 350 pancake breakfasts to children and their families. Duncan Smith from the B&G helped put things together at the facility for Millikan.
The Rams served all the food, bused all the tables, sang carols, played with the kids, and helped Santa hand out toys. All but two players in the whole program, and every single coach attended, with pitching coach Kevin Marchael handling Santa duties (probably the only time you’ll see a Ram in red and white this year). Syrup was donated by Hof’s Hut, milk and OJ by Rockview Dairies, sausages by Farmer John, coffee and hot cocoa by Starbucks, and pancake batter by California Waffles.
We tip our cap to the Millikan program for taking a moment out of their vacation to give back—if you know of a player or team who’s giving back, shoot me an email at mike@gazettes.com and we’ll put up a story this week.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
UCLA Baseball
Junior right-handed pitchers Trevor Bauer and Gerrit Cole have earned preseason first-team Lousville Slugger All-America honors, as announced by Collegiate Baseball on Friday. Each pitcher secured second-team All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball as sophomores in 2010.
Collegiate Baseball has selected Bauer and Cole as two of its six starting pitchers to secure preseason first-team Louisville Slugger All-America honors. The Bruins' right-handed duo is joined by Danny Hultzen (Virginia), Taylor Jungmann (Texas), Matt Purke (TCU) and Noe Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton).
Bauer and Cole have excelled in UCLA's starting rotation since their freshman seasons. They are the only returning starting pitchers in the Pac-10 Conference who have earned All-Pac-10 Team honors the last two years. Cole was named a preseason first-team All-America selection by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association (NCBWA) earlier this week.
Hailing from Valencia, Calif., Bauer went 12-3 with a 3.02 ERA as a sophomore in 2010. He led the nation with 165 strikeouts in a team-high 131.1 innings. Bauer's 165 strikeouts established the school's single-season record. The right-hander went 3-0 with a 3.60 ERA in four in the playoffs (four starts) to lead UCLA to the finals of the College World Series for the first time in program history.
With the college baseball season slated to start two months from Saturday, Bauer and Cole will return to the mound next spring with extensive resumes. Bauer has gone 21-6 with a 3.00 ERA in two seasons at UCLA, totaling 257 strikeouts and 68 walks in 236.2 innings. Cole has posted a 15-12 record with a 3.42 ERA in two years at UCLA, recording 257 strikeouts and 90 walks in 208.0 innings.
UCLA opens its 2011 schedule with a three-game series against San Francisco, beginning Friday, Feb. 18. Game time at Jackie Robinson Stadium is slated for 6 p.m.
Collegiate Baseball has selected Bauer and Cole as two of its six starting pitchers to secure preseason first-team Louisville Slugger All-America honors. The Bruins' right-handed duo is joined by Danny Hultzen (Virginia), Taylor Jungmann (Texas), Matt Purke (TCU) and Noe Ramirez (Cal State Fullerton).
Bauer and Cole have excelled in UCLA's starting rotation since their freshman seasons. They are the only returning starting pitchers in the Pac-10 Conference who have earned All-Pac-10 Team honors the last two years. Cole was named a preseason first-team All-America selection by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association (NCBWA) earlier this week.
Hailing from Valencia, Calif., Bauer went 12-3 with a 3.02 ERA as a sophomore in 2010. He led the nation with 165 strikeouts in a team-high 131.1 innings. Bauer's 165 strikeouts established the school's single-season record. The right-hander went 3-0 with a 3.60 ERA in four in the playoffs (four starts) to lead UCLA to the finals of the College World Series for the first time in program history.
With the college baseball season slated to start two months from Saturday, Bauer and Cole will return to the mound next spring with extensive resumes. Bauer has gone 21-6 with a 3.00 ERA in two seasons at UCLA, totaling 257 strikeouts and 68 walks in 236.2 innings. Cole has posted a 15-12 record with a 3.42 ERA in two years at UCLA, recording 257 strikeouts and 90 walks in 208.0 innings.
UCLA opens its 2011 schedule with a three-game series against San Francisco, beginning Friday, Feb. 18. Game time at Jackie Robinson Stadium is slated for 6 p.m.
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