Five pitchers from the Southern California-laden Milwaukee Brewers combined on a three-hit shutout during a 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday at Blair Field in the Area Code Games.
Marina right-hander Trevor Megill and Lakewood's Shane Watson were among the quintet who baffled the Reds, with Megill striking out two of the three batters he faced during a perfect inning and Watson completing a scoreless inning.
Edison's Timothy Lopes singled twice and drove in a pair of runs and South Hills' C.J. Saylor had an RBI double. Lakewood's J.P. Crawford singled, reached on an error and scored a pair of runs. The Brewers improved to 2-1.
Bishop Amat third baseman Rio Ruiz, who had missed the Milwaukee Brewers' first game in the Area Code Games to be with the Lancers football team, made his debut with the Southern California-laden Brewers on Sunday at Blair Field in Long Beach and did not disappoint.
After entering to play third base in the sixth inning, Ruiz had a pair of hits, including one that started a two-run, ninth-inning rally. Alas, it wasn't enough as the Brewers lost, 12-7, to the Kansas City Royals.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
LB Baseball Alive and Well
Celebrating in August is becoming a Long Beach baseball tradition. Thanks to another stellar defensive effort, a 6-1 win over Simi Valley sends Long Beach PONY to Pennsylvania for the World Series. It's the third time in five years that the Whaley Navy Blue Crew will make the trip, a remarkable achievement for the homegrown program.
See the sports section of the Gazette for more info.
See the sports section of the Gazette for more info.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Area Code Baseball
The 25th annual Area Code Baseball Games have announced the players and schedule for the 2011 Games. Nearly 3,000 high school baseball players applied to the regional events which were held in multiple cities nationwide. The top 218 athletes will showcase their abilities in the 2011 Area Code Baseball Games at Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif. Aug. 5-10, 2011
The Area Code Baseball Games were created in 1987 in Lodi, Calif. by Bob Williams and the Northern California Major League Scouts. The goal was to bring together the best high school underclassman baseball players from geographical areas based on telephone area codes. Nearly 3,000 players compete nationwide for a chance to participate in the final Area Code Baseball games, the premiere search for the nation’s top baseball players. More than 350 Major League players have participated in Area Code Baseball.
Area Code Baseball offers players a unique opportunity to train like major league athletes and play in a competitive atmosphere. For some, this will be a precursor to careers as professional baseball players. The Games have produced more than 500 Major Leaguers including alumni such as Dustin Pedroia, Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett.
The four games will be streamed live on Tues., Aug. 9, on ESPN3.com. Commentators for the Games include Jim Watson, Bob Scanlon and Beto Duran. The broadcast schedule is as follows:
8:30 a.m. PST: Reds v. Brewers
11:30 a.m. PST: Royals v. Nationals
2:30 p.m. PST: White Sox v. Nationals
5:30 p.m. PST: Athletics v. Yankees
The Area Code Baseball Games were created in 1987 in Lodi, Calif. by Bob Williams and the Northern California Major League Scouts. The goal was to bring together the best high school underclassman baseball players from geographical areas based on telephone area codes. Nearly 3,000 players compete nationwide for a chance to participate in the final Area Code Baseball games, the premiere search for the nation’s top baseball players. More than 350 Major League players have participated in Area Code Baseball.
Area Code Baseball offers players a unique opportunity to train like major league athletes and play in a competitive atmosphere. For some, this will be a precursor to careers as professional baseball players. The Games have produced more than 500 Major Leaguers including alumni such as Dustin Pedroia, Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett.
The four games will be streamed live on Tues., Aug. 9, on ESPN3.com. Commentators for the Games include Jim Watson, Bob Scanlon and Beto Duran. The broadcast schedule is as follows:
8:30 a.m. PST: Reds v. Brewers
11:30 a.m. PST: Royals v. Nationals
2:30 p.m. PST: White Sox v. Nationals
5:30 p.m. PST: Athletics v. Yankees
Monday, July 11, 2011
Legion Playoffs begin
The double-elimination American Legion Area 4 playoffs begin on Tuesday at Paramount High School. The winner advances to the state tourney in Yountville.
Long Beach Wilson is seeded No. 1, followed by Paramount, Millikan, El Segundo, Long Beach Poly, Downey, Lakewood and Narbonne.
Opening games Tuesday: Millikan vs. Downey, 10 a.m.; El Segundo vs. Poly, 1 p.m.; Wilson vs. Narbonne, 4 p.m.; Lakewood vs. Paramount, 7 p.m.
Long Beach Wilson is seeded No. 1, followed by Paramount, Millikan, El Segundo, Long Beach Poly, Downey, Lakewood and Narbonne.
Opening games Tuesday: Millikan vs. Downey, 10 a.m.; El Segundo vs. Poly, 1 p.m.; Wilson vs. Narbonne, 4 p.m.; Lakewood vs. Paramount, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 1, 2011
DeJong Looking Good
Chase DeJong of Long Beach Wilson struck out seven in three innings at the U.S. 18U baseball trials on Thursday in North Carolina.
The USA Baseball Prospect Classic, a two-game exhibition series pitting the 18 and under trials team against the Collegiate National Team begins on Friday, July 1, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina.
The college team will send some first-round talent in its own right, highlighted by Stanford's Mark Appel, considered by many to be the top college pitcher in the class. A starter normally, the right-hander is pitching in relief for Team USA. Texas A&M's Michael Wacha is also on the team and the 18U hitters might not find Duke closer Marcus Stroman, who has struck out every batter he has faced in four innings leading up to the Classic, very easy to hit. Arizona State shortstop Deven Marrero leads the college bats.
To view the complete prospect roster go to www.usabaseball.com
The USA Baseball Prospect Classic, a two-game exhibition series pitting the 18 and under trials team against the Collegiate National Team begins on Friday, July 1, 2001 in Durham, North Carolina.
The college team will send some first-round talent in its own right, highlighted by Stanford's Mark Appel, considered by many to be the top college pitcher in the class. A starter normally, the right-hander is pitching in relief for Team USA. Texas A&M's Michael Wacha is also on the team and the 18U hitters might not find Duke closer Marcus Stroman, who has struck out every batter he has faced in four innings leading up to the Classic, very easy to hit. Arizona State shortstop Deven Marrero leads the college bats.
To view the complete prospect roster go to www.usabaseball.com
Friday, June 24, 2011
USA Baseball Tournament of Stars
At the Tournament of Stars in North Carolina, Anaheim Servite pitcher Cole Irvin threw four shutout innings while striking out seven on Thursday to lead his team to victory. Players are competing in a tournament trying to make the U.S. 18U national team. Camarillo pitcher Hunter Virant struck out two in an inning of relief. Lucas Giolito from Studio City Harvard-Westlake struck out five in four innings. Jeremy Martinez from Santa Ana Mater Dei hit two home runs for his team. For more information go to: USABaseball.com.
2011 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars presented by Major League Baseball
The Tournament of Stars (TOS) is made up of 144 of the nation's best ballplayers that are international age-eligible (born in 1993 or 1994) for 18U National Team consideration. They are invited to play for one of our seven National Member Organizations (AABC, American Legion, Babe Ruth, Dixie, PONY, NABF, RBI and USA Baseball) or via an "at-large" team selected by USA Baseball. Generally speaking, official invites for the tournament will be sent from the USA Baseball office in late April. These players form the pool of talent from which USA Baseball will select its 18U National Team to represent our country in international competition.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, June 21: Players arrive; event orientation
Wednesday-Saturday, June 22-25: Pool play
Sunday, June 26: Finals
Monday, June 27: Players depart
2011 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars presented by Major League Baseball
The Tournament of Stars (TOS) is made up of 144 of the nation's best ballplayers that are international age-eligible (born in 1993 or 1994) for 18U National Team consideration. They are invited to play for one of our seven National Member Organizations (AABC, American Legion, Babe Ruth, Dixie, PONY, NABF, RBI and USA Baseball) or via an "at-large" team selected by USA Baseball. Generally speaking, official invites for the tournament will be sent from the USA Baseball office in late April. These players form the pool of talent from which USA Baseball will select its 18U National Team to represent our country in international competition.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, June 21: Players arrive; event orientation
Wednesday-Saturday, June 22-25: Pool play
Sunday, June 26: Finals
Monday, June 27: Players depart
Friday, June 17, 2011
North - South Series Set
Palm Desert pitcher-infielder Brooks Kriske was named the most outstanding player in the North-South Series this weekend at San Diego State. Kriske is a USC commit. The South defeated the North, 5-1, on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Infielder Dallas Bacon of Newhall Hart was selected the most outstanding player for the South team.
Pitcher Bowdien Derby from Pasadena La Salle threw four shutout innings to help the South defeat the North, 7-0, in the second game of the North-South Series at San Diego State. Dallas Bacon from Newhall Hart had two hits and two RBIs. Cody Ramer from Simi Valley had two hits and two RBIs.
The California Baseball Coaches' Assn. North-South Series is set for Saturday and Sunday at San Diego State.
Here's the local players selected for the South: INF_John Schuknecht, Palm Desert; Dallas Bacon, Hart; Cody Ramer, Simi Valley; Dennis Morton, Temecula Valley; 1B_Gabriel Clark, North; Jackson Willeford, Ramona; C_Rawley Hughes, Foothill; Collin Yelich, Westlake; P_Tim Borst, Tahquitz; Zachary Jemiola, Great Oak; Bowdien Derby, La Salle; Brooks Kriske, Palm Desert; Anthony Shew, Mission Viejo; Gabriel Corniel, Narbonne; OF_Chris Nicholson, El Camino Real; Nick Vigo, Simi Valley.
Pitcher Bowdien Derby from Pasadena La Salle threw four shutout innings to help the South defeat the North, 7-0, in the second game of the North-South Series at San Diego State. Dallas Bacon from Newhall Hart had two hits and two RBIs. Cody Ramer from Simi Valley had two hits and two RBIs.
The California Baseball Coaches' Assn. North-South Series is set for Saturday and Sunday at San Diego State.
Here's the local players selected for the South: INF_John Schuknecht, Palm Desert; Dallas Bacon, Hart; Cody Ramer, Simi Valley; Dennis Morton, Temecula Valley; 1B_Gabriel Clark, North; Jackson Willeford, Ramona; C_Rawley Hughes, Foothill; Collin Yelich, Westlake; P_Tim Borst, Tahquitz; Zachary Jemiola, Great Oak; Bowdien Derby, La Salle; Brooks Kriske, Palm Desert; Anthony Shew, Mission Viejo; Gabriel Corniel, Narbonne; OF_Chris Nicholson, El Camino Real; Nick Vigo, Simi Valley.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
East vs. West and North vs. South
There won't be a better all-star series matching top seniors-to-be and juniors-to-be than this weekend's Southwest Future All-Star Series at the Urban Youth Academy in Compton. Games matching East vs. West and North vs. South are scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. The championship game is Sunday at 5 p.m.
It's a who's who of top players expected to participate, including Mater Dei's Ty Moore, Chatsworth's Raul Camas, Harvard-Westlake's Lucas Giolito and Arden Pabst, Hart's Luke Persico, Edison's Timmy Lopes, Bishop Amat's Rio Ruiz, Gardena Serra's Dominic Smith, Alemany's Corey Sims, Valencia's A.J. Balta, El Toro's Tyler Brashears, Servite's Cole Irvin and Westlake's Collin Yelich.
Changes
Dave Lawn, the baseball coach at Anaheim Servite, is leaving to become the athletic director at San Juan Capistrano JSerra. Lawn will also become the associate head coach to Brett Kay. JSerra Athletic Director Jim Hartigan will focus on his duties as football coach.
In another change of duties, Dan Peters, a former Long Beach Millikan baseball coach, is the new athletic director at Mission Viejo Trabuco Hills
It's a who's who of top players expected to participate, including Mater Dei's Ty Moore, Chatsworth's Raul Camas, Harvard-Westlake's Lucas Giolito and Arden Pabst, Hart's Luke Persico, Edison's Timmy Lopes, Bishop Amat's Rio Ruiz, Gardena Serra's Dominic Smith, Alemany's Corey Sims, Valencia's A.J. Balta, El Toro's Tyler Brashears, Servite's Cole Irvin and Westlake's Collin Yelich.
Changes
Dave Lawn, the baseball coach at Anaheim Servite, is leaving to become the athletic director at San Juan Capistrano JSerra. Lawn will also become the associate head coach to Brett Kay. JSerra Athletic Director Jim Hartigan will focus on his duties as football coach.
In another change of duties, Dan Peters, a former Long Beach Millikan baseball coach, is the new athletic director at Mission Viejo Trabuco Hills
Monday, May 30, 2011
Let The Games Begin
UCLA and Cal State Fullerton were among 16 schools awarded NCAA baseball regionals Sunday.
UCLA clinched at least a share of the Pacific 10 Conference title with a victory over Arizona State on Saturday. The Bruins, runners up to South Carolina at the College World Series last season, played host to a regional and a super regional in 2010.
Other Pac-10 schools that will play host to regionals are Arizona State and Oregon State.
Fullerton, the Big West Conference champion, has played host to a regional the last four seasons and seven times in the last eight seasons. The Titans lost to UCLA in the super regional in 2010.
South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Clemson, Texas A&M, Texas Christian, Florida, Rice, Vanderbilt and Florida State also will play host to regionals June 3-6.
The 64-team tournament field will be announced Monday. The eight super regionals will be announced June 6. The College World Series begins June 18
UCLA clinched at least a share of the Pacific 10 Conference title with a victory over Arizona State on Saturday. The Bruins, runners up to South Carolina at the College World Series last season, played host to a regional and a super regional in 2010.
Other Pac-10 schools that will play host to regionals are Arizona State and Oregon State.
Fullerton, the Big West Conference champion, has played host to a regional the last four seasons and seven times in the last eight seasons. The Titans lost to UCLA in the super regional in 2010.
South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Clemson, Texas A&M, Texas Christian, Florida, Rice, Vanderbilt and Florida State also will play host to regionals June 3-6.
The 64-team tournament field will be announced Monday. The eight super regionals will be announced June 6. The College World Series begins June 18
CIF Baseball - Div.IV
What a great semifinal in Southern Section Division 4. La Puente Bishop Amat and Torrance play Tuesday night at USC. Palm Desert and Westlake Village Oaks Christian play Tuesday afternoon at College of the Desert.
Bishop Amat has revenge on its mind. It was Torrance that defeated the Lancers in the championship game of the Redondo tournament. Infielder Trent Gilbert of Torrance has put together back-to-back terrific seasons. He has 51 hits in his senior year. Last season, he had 58 hits and 45 RBIs. He has signed with Arizona.
Palm Desert gets home-field advantage, but Oaks Christian has Travis Radke on the mound, and his curveball can be very effective.
The winners advance to the championship game Thursday at Dodger Stadium. All four teams are worthy of making it.
Bishop Amat has revenge on its mind. It was Torrance that defeated the Lancers in the championship game of the Redondo tournament. Infielder Trent Gilbert of Torrance has put together back-to-back terrific seasons. He has 51 hits in his senior year. Last season, he had 58 hits and 45 RBIs. He has signed with Arizona.
Palm Desert gets home-field advantage, but Oaks Christian has Travis Radke on the mound, and his curveball can be very effective.
The winners advance to the championship game Thursday at Dodger Stadium. All four teams are worthy of making it.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
CIF Baseball
Two familiar Moore League Baseball teams will be competing in the CIF Semi Finals at Blair Field Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Lakewood H.S. ( 29-4-1) will take on Riverside North (a 6-2 winner over Dana Hills) after defeating #1 seed Edison (25-4) yesterday 3-1. It was first loss of the season for Owens (12-1), who threw a no-hitter in the first round and two hitless innings of relief in the second round Tuesday.
LB Wilson (26-6) will square off against Esperanza who defeated baseball powerhouse Mater Dei yesterday 5-1. In that game, Austin Pettibone pitched a complete game and Kevin Viers went 3 for 3 for Esperanza (22-10). Esperanza last played in a CIF-SS baseball semifinal in 2007, when the Aztecs lost to eventual Division 1 champion Long Beach Wilson.
There is still a lot of baseball to be played before reaching the finals but Tuesday should be an excellent evening of High School baseball in a beautiful facility to watch a game. Good luck to all and "may the force be with you".
Lakewood H.S. ( 29-4-1) will take on Riverside North (a 6-2 winner over Dana Hills) after defeating #1 seed Edison (25-4) yesterday 3-1. It was first loss of the season for Owens (12-1), who threw a no-hitter in the first round and two hitless innings of relief in the second round Tuesday.
LB Wilson (26-6) will square off against Esperanza who defeated baseball powerhouse Mater Dei yesterday 5-1. In that game, Austin Pettibone pitched a complete game and Kevin Viers went 3 for 3 for Esperanza (22-10). Esperanza last played in a CIF-SS baseball semifinal in 2007, when the Aztecs lost to eventual Division 1 champion Long Beach Wilson.
There is still a lot of baseball to be played before reaching the finals but Tuesday should be an excellent evening of High School baseball in a beautiful facility to watch a game. Good luck to all and "may the force be with you".
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