Below are summaries and highlights from local Little League games played over the past several days:
URA 10U TOURNAMENT TEAM SHUTS OUT UPPER PROVIDENCE—
On Saturday, May 29th, the Unionville (URA) 10U tournament team displayed excellent hitting, defense, and pitching to defeat the Upper Providence Mustangs, 8-0. Big hitters for the winners from URA were Foster Loyer (2-2 with 2 stolen bases and 1 RBI), Jack Adams (2-2 with a double and 3 runs scored), and Rourke Dillon (2-2 with 1 run scored and 1 RBI).
On the mound, it was a combined shutout for URA pitchers Foster Loyer, Jack Adams, Paul Malore, and Jack Heim. The third inning was a perfect 1-2-3 frame for Heim.
The win over Upper Providence was part of a Memorial Day Weekend tournament and Manager Jay Moore was pleased with his team’s fine effort. “I’m happy with the way the team came back and hit today after a tough first game in the tournament (a 2-1 loss). It was great baserunning and great defense that were also keys to this game,” noted Moore.
The win over Upper Providence was part of a Memorial Day Weekend tournament and Manager Jay Moore was pleased with his team’s fine effort. “I’m happy with the way the team came back and hit today after a tough first game in the tournament (a 2-1 loss). It was great baserunning and great defense that were also keys to this game,” noted Moore.
WARWICK BULLDOGS NIP LANGHORNE IN TIGHT 6-5 WIN--
The Warwick Little League Bulldogs’ 11 year old team won a tight contest over Langhorne over the weekend, 6-5. The game was an A Division battle in the Suburban Travel Baseball League.
The Warwick Little League Bulldogs’ 11 year old team won a tight contest over Langhorne over the weekend, 6-5. The game was an A Division battle in the Suburban Travel Baseball League.
With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 7-4-1 and moved into fourth place in the league standings.
Manager Dan Tecce of Warwick noted, “This was a very important game in our push for the playoffs. I’m very proud of the way our boys battled back from a 5-0 deficit to overcome a tough Langhorne team. It was a very nice win for us.”
Warrington and Langhorne sit atop the division standings and Warwick is fighting for one of the final playoff spots.
Michael Goldsworthy was the winning pitcher for Warwick, with three innings pitched, 6 strikeouts and no runs allowed. Key hitters for the winners were David Brownell (3-3 with 3 RBI), Michael Landry (2-2) and Goldsworthy with the winning walk-off double in the bottom of the sixth inning.
“On the mound, I was focused on keeping them scoreless because I knew we could rally back,” said Goldsworthy. On his walk-off double, he said, “I just wanted to hit the ball hard and give us a chance to win. It was a great ending to an awesome comeback!”
BLUE JAYS KNOCK OFF YANKEES IN DOWNINGTOWN LL MAJORS—
The National Heating and Plumbing Blue Jays topped the Pepperidge Farm Yankees in the Downingtown LL on Tuesday night, 8-0. The game was played in the 11-12 year old Majors Division.
The Blue Jays are now atop the division standings with one week left to play.
The Blue Jays are now atop the division standings with one week left to play.
“It was a solid team effort by all of our guys,” said winning Manager Doug Zapf. “Every boy who got a chance to take the mound did their job to help us get the shutout. Our two 9-year olds, Doug Zapf Jr. and Brandon Sanders, both did a nice job by throwing only 9 pitches in the inning that they were allowed.”
Star hitter for the winning Blue Jays was John Paul Jr. with a 2-3 night, including a double and 3 RBI. The double scored three runners and broke the game open. The Yankees were led by Chris Caston, who was 2-2 with two singles.
Winning pitcher for the Blue Jays was Christian Dey with three innings pitched, two strikeouts and no earned runs.
“My arm felt great out there today,” said Dey. “I threw a few off-speed pitches but I was locating my fastball today so there was no need to throw other pitches.”
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Look for more Little League game summaries and features in the coming weeks on the new ASBA Blog!! To submit your league summaries or action photos of your games, please contact Ken Leidheiser at ken@allstarbaseballacademy.com. We want to hear from you and your Little League!
Look for more Little League game summaries and features in the coming weeks on the new ASBA Blog!! To submit your league summaries or action photos of your games, please contact Ken Leidheiser at ken@allstarbaseballacademy.com. We want to hear from you and your Little League!
