Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Bandits Bash MBC
In game two of the Fourth of July Tourney in Tacoma the NW Bandits came out and laid a big whooping on the MBC 16's. The inability of MBC to turn a crucial double play in the first inning started a hit parade that never seemed to end. Ten runs later and MBC pretty much threw in the towel and saved their arms and guns for another battle.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Big Win Over Rips
MBC came back twice to beat the Rips Brewers in extra innings. Quinn Burcham pitched a gutty five innings and yielded to Andrew Helean who went the rest of the way.
The Brewers scored twice in the second to go ahead. A single, a walk and a sac bunt put runners on second and third. A Rips single and infield out put two on the board for them.
MBC answered in the third. Nick Safka started things out with a sharp single and promply stole second. The damage did not really start until two outs. Tino Peleti singled home a run and he was followed by a single by Stuart Fairchild. Nick Reeves then singled and Tino scored and Stuart also scored as the Brewers decided to throw the ball around, in errant fashion. 3-2 MBC
MBC played add on in the fourth. David Becker hit a moon shot to the wall in left, moved to third on an infield single by Dylan Vchulek and scored on Nick Salle's clutch two out single.
Not content with holding a lead MBC decided to play their worst defense in their half of the fourth which combined with some timely Brewer hits put MBC down 7-4. A big double by the Rips catcher in the sixth made it a 8-4 deficit and things looked grim for MBC.
But Nick Salle got us going with a lead off single. Tino then launched a bomb to left center that went off the glove of the center fielder (who had traveled very far to get even that close). Nick Reeves singled to load the bases and a rattled pitcher walked Quinn Burcham and Tai Huff!
Down just two runs now the hot hitting David Becker came up and lined a two run single to right center to tie the game. Keenan Heller hit a ball too hard to short, and while the MBC team was convinced that he beat the double play toss to score the go ahead run, the man in blue said no dice and the game went extra innings.
MBC went ahead with a bases loaded walk to Tino in the eighth and added an insurance run with a sac fly by Stuart. Andrew Helean then slammed the door on the Brewers to take home the 10-8 win.
The Brewers scored twice in the second to go ahead. A single, a walk and a sac bunt put runners on second and third. A Rips single and infield out put two on the board for them.
MBC answered in the third. Nick Safka started things out with a sharp single and promply stole second. The damage did not really start until two outs. Tino Peleti singled home a run and he was followed by a single by Stuart Fairchild. Nick Reeves then singled and Tino scored and Stuart also scored as the Brewers decided to throw the ball around, in errant fashion. 3-2 MBC
MBC played add on in the fourth. David Becker hit a moon shot to the wall in left, moved to third on an infield single by Dylan Vchulek and scored on Nick Salle's clutch two out single.
Not content with holding a lead MBC decided to play their worst defense in their half of the fourth which combined with some timely Brewer hits put MBC down 7-4. A big double by the Rips catcher in the sixth made it a 8-4 deficit and things looked grim for MBC.
But Nick Salle got us going with a lead off single. Tino then launched a bomb to left center that went off the glove of the center fielder (who had traveled very far to get even that close). Nick Reeves singled to load the bases and a rattled pitcher walked Quinn Burcham and Tai Huff!
Down just two runs now the hot hitting David Becker came up and lined a two run single to right center to tie the game. Keenan Heller hit a ball too hard to short, and while the MBC team was convinced that he beat the double play toss to score the go ahead run, the man in blue said no dice and the game went extra innings.
MBC went ahead with a bases loaded walk to Tino in the eighth and added an insurance run with a sac fly by Stuart. Andrew Helean then slammed the door on the Brewers to take home the 10-8 win.
The One That Got Away
MBC had a big show down with the FOC Bears on Monday night. A good match-up, two teams high in the standings with similar records. The game was close all night and MBC suffered from not being able to close the door.
Nick Safka pitched his best game, going five innings, giving up just one earned run and limiting the Bears to four hits. Nick Salle relieved him and gave four great innings and he did so on short rest.
The Bear's threw a tough lefty against us, and ran him out for way too many innings and pitches in my book. He through 133 pitches over eight innings. A crime in my book.
The Bears scored first sneaking a run accross in the first inning. A lead-off single, a bunt in which MBC got no out (a re-occuring theme that must stop) a stolen base and an infield out.
MBC roared back in the fourth.Dylan Vchulek and Nick Salle led off the inning with walks. After the Bears got one out Stuart Fairchild blasted a big double to right center to score both speedy base runners. After the second out Tai Huff clutched up and screamed a single to right to score Stuart and give MBC a 3-1 lead.
In the fifth the Bears came back with a run to tighten the score. A lead-off walk, another bunt with no out recorded and another bunt (yeah we got one) put runners at second and third. A sac fly scored the run before the Bears could be retired.
MBC took a 3-2 lead into the seventh, got two out before the Bears could get a base runner and then received TWO big lessons in life on TWO balls that would have gotten MBC out of the inning as winners.
But it was not to be. Sadly MBC went on to loose in the tenth inning.
Nick Safka pitched his best game, going five innings, giving up just one earned run and limiting the Bears to four hits. Nick Salle relieved him and gave four great innings and he did so on short rest.
The Bear's threw a tough lefty against us, and ran him out for way too many innings and pitches in my book. He through 133 pitches over eight innings. A crime in my book.
The Bears scored first sneaking a run accross in the first inning. A lead-off single, a bunt in which MBC got no out (a re-occuring theme that must stop) a stolen base and an infield out.
MBC roared back in the fourth.Dylan Vchulek and Nick Salle led off the inning with walks. After the Bears got one out Stuart Fairchild blasted a big double to right center to score both speedy base runners. After the second out Tai Huff clutched up and screamed a single to right to score Stuart and give MBC a 3-1 lead.
In the fifth the Bears came back with a run to tighten the score. A lead-off walk, another bunt with no out recorded and another bunt (yeah we got one) put runners at second and third. A sac fly scored the run before the Bears could be retired.
MBC took a 3-2 lead into the seventh, got two out before the Bears could get a base runner and then received TWO big lessons in life on TWO balls that would have gotten MBC out of the inning as winners.
But it was not to be. Sadly MBC went on to loose in the tenth inning.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Tino Makes Big Comeback, MBC Wins 13-3
Tino had tons of fun in his comeback game. The team had tons of fun in his comeback game. As good as Tino is, he also inspires those around him to play better. It is wonderful to see him work so hard and finally come back from his knee surgery.
Andrew Helean pitched very well against a very good hitting Boys of Summer team. These guys rake the ball pretty good, and Andrew held them to just three hits. Andrew tired somewhat in the fifth, and Nick Salle came in to slam the door.
It became a hit fest with Tino coming back. In the first the Boys of Summer walked Dylan Vchulek and Keenan Heller bunted him over to second. Tino then laced a bullet over the second baseman's head to score Dylan from second. Stuart Fairchild followed with a monster blast over the center fielder's head for a double. But the Boys of Summer pitcher steadied himself and pitched his way out to keep the score 1-0 and they then pushed accross a run to tie the game.
In the third, Dylan led off with a booming double. Like clockworkTino scorched a ball down the right field line to score Dylan and again the opposing pitcher worked out of the jamb.
MBC blew the door down in the fourth. David Becker led off with a walk, and Jack Murphy laid down a picture perfect bunt for a single. Andrew Helean singled to load the bases. Dylan singled home a run and Keenan Heller hit a sacrifice fly. Tino Peleti then launced his third hit of the day, a towering blast over the centerfielder's head for a triple chasing the Boys of Summer starter from the game.
Stuart Fairchild greeted the reliever with a double and scored on Nick Reeves's single before the Boys of Summer could retire MBC.
In the fifth MBC scored five more runs to enforce the mercy rule and shorten the game. The big blast in the fifth was from Tai Huff, who drove a ball to the wall in left.
There was an old sit-com in the 70's called "Welcome Back Kotter", you may have heard of it, it started John Travolta's career. Anyway I drove all the way home humming the theme song to this show.
And Tino - Up your nose, with a rubber hose (You Tube it you youngins!)
Welcome back,
Your dreams were your ticket out.
Welcome back,
To that same old place that you laughed about.
Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.
Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)
Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've got him on the spot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
welcome back kotter lyrics
Your dreams were your ticket out.
Welcome back,
To that same old place that you laughed about.
Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.
Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)
Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've got him on the spot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
welcome back kotter lyrics
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
MBC Nips Tsunami at Home
In a reverse deja vu game MBC played their second 2-0, one hour fifteen minute game, with the two runs coming in the first inning in as many nights. This time MBC was on the right side of the score.
In the first Dylan Vchulek reached on an error, Keenan was beaned and Nick Salle spanked a single to load the bases. Stuart Fairchild hit a high bouncer and the Tsunami were able to force Dylan at home. Fortunately Nick Reeves laced a single up the middle to score Keenan and Nick Salle and that was all the scoring for the night.
Nick Safka and Quinn Burcham added hits in later innings and in another tie in to last night Dylan Vchulek had a long drive taken away by a great catch in left. Timing is everything as Dylan's blast would have been way into the trees in last night's ballgame.
The story of the night was Stuart Fairchild. Coach Cougan had informed Stuart that he would be pitching probably three, maybe four innings in tonight's game. But who could take him out. Stuart was throwing a perfect game through five and 1/3 innings and took his no hit bid into seventh and got two outs!
It was not to be. With one out to go a Tsunami hitter placed a ground ball in the six hole where a diving David Becker made the grab but could not make the play for the out.
In the first Dylan Vchulek reached on an error, Keenan was beaned and Nick Salle spanked a single to load the bases. Stuart Fairchild hit a high bouncer and the Tsunami were able to force Dylan at home. Fortunately Nick Reeves laced a single up the middle to score Keenan and Nick Salle and that was all the scoring for the night.
Nick Safka and Quinn Burcham added hits in later innings and in another tie in to last night Dylan Vchulek had a long drive taken away by a great catch in left. Timing is everything as Dylan's blast would have been way into the trees in last night's ballgame.
The story of the night was Stuart Fairchild. Coach Cougan had informed Stuart that he would be pitching probably three, maybe four innings in tonight's game. But who could take him out. Stuart was throwing a perfect game through five and 1/3 innings and took his no hit bid into seventh and got two outs!
It was not to be. With one out to go a Tsunami hitter placed a ground ball in the six hole where a diving David Becker made the grab but could not make the play for the out.
Tough Loss Against a Near Perfect Dow Outfield
A tough 2-0 loss at Hartman Park last night for the MBC 16's. We did not know at the time, but the game was over earlier than the amazing hour and fifteen minutes that it took to play.
Three mistakes, all made early, made the difference in a night when both starting pitchers; Nick Salle for MBC and Jacob Jensen for Dow threw strong complete games.
MBC tried early and tried too soon. Dylan Vchulek led off with a walk. Dylan moved to second on a hit and run with Nick Salle. Reliable Adam "Wee Man" Hintorne spanked a "too sharp" single up the middle and in his impatience (after waving 23 runs in the night before) coach Cougan waived the speedy Dylan home. Dow's center fielder Daniel Frederickson threw a bullet to home and Cameron Gale applied the tag on a bang bang play to nip Dylan. Of course Stuart Fairchild followed with a base hit and was then stranded; thank you for the lesson, Baseball Gods.
Cameron Gale led the Dow first inning off with a walk (Nick's only walk of the night and one of only two mistakes) and moved to second on a single from Matt Ahlquist. Both moved up a base on Nick's only other mistake of the night, a wild pitch. This set the stage for that MBC Killer, Daniel Frederickson to hit a sac fly to score one run. Ahlquist moved up as well and scored on an infield out to finish all scoring for the night. Nobody knew it then, but the game was over that fast.
Dow's outfield and Jacob Jenson then proceeded to stymie MBC all night.
Nick Reeves led off the second inning with a hard smash down the left field line. Great hustle and a perfect throw from Kenji Walker nipped Nick at second to thwart that inning.
MBC tried to get busy in the third inning after Dylan Vchulek's double, but were thwarted when Christian Higgens ran down Stuart Fairchild's smash in the right field corner.
In the fourth David Becker was the victim, as the speedy Frederickson ran down his potential RBI extra base hit in the right center gap.
The game ended in fitting fashion. Trying their best to mount a come back, but down to two outs, Andrew Helean drove a ball to the wall in left only to watch Kenji Walker make a running catch on his drive and ram into the fence.
Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to an opponent and know that you gave it your best and they made all the plays.
Three mistakes, all made early, made the difference in a night when both starting pitchers; Nick Salle for MBC and Jacob Jensen for Dow threw strong complete games.
MBC tried early and tried too soon. Dylan Vchulek led off with a walk. Dylan moved to second on a hit and run with Nick Salle. Reliable Adam "Wee Man" Hintorne spanked a "too sharp" single up the middle and in his impatience (after waving 23 runs in the night before) coach Cougan waived the speedy Dylan home. Dow's center fielder Daniel Frederickson threw a bullet to home and Cameron Gale applied the tag on a bang bang play to nip Dylan. Of course Stuart Fairchild followed with a base hit and was then stranded; thank you for the lesson, Baseball Gods.
Cameron Gale led the Dow first inning off with a walk (Nick's only walk of the night and one of only two mistakes) and moved to second on a single from Matt Ahlquist. Both moved up a base on Nick's only other mistake of the night, a wild pitch. This set the stage for that MBC Killer, Daniel Frederickson to hit a sac fly to score one run. Ahlquist moved up as well and scored on an infield out to finish all scoring for the night. Nobody knew it then, but the game was over that fast.
Dow's outfield and Jacob Jenson then proceeded to stymie MBC all night.
Nick Reeves led off the second inning with a hard smash down the left field line. Great hustle and a perfect throw from Kenji Walker nipped Nick at second to thwart that inning.
MBC tried to get busy in the third inning after Dylan Vchulek's double, but were thwarted when Christian Higgens ran down Stuart Fairchild's smash in the right field corner.
In the fourth David Becker was the victim, as the speedy Frederickson ran down his potential RBI extra base hit in the right center gap.
The game ended in fitting fashion. Trying their best to mount a come back, but down to two outs, Andrew Helean drove a ball to the wall in left only to watch Kenji Walker make a running catch on his drive and ram into the fence.
Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to an opponent and know that you gave it your best and they made all the plays.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
MBC Explodes for Win Against Bulldogs
Wow. 23-1, and they scored first!
The Kent Bulldogs came to town and tried to jump on MBC early. Two lead off singles and a walk put MBC in some trouble, add in an errant throw and you have a Bulldog run. But Andrew Helean bowed his neck and pitched out of this first inning jamb and cruised the rest of the way.
MBC matched the Bulldogs, and then some with their first inning. Nick Salle tied the game with a lead-off home run and four hits later the MBC team had scored four first inning runs. Nick hit another bomb in the fifth for a double and his disappointment could be heard all over Magnolia as his drive died just before the right field fence.
Kennan Heller got things going in the second with a lead off hit and MBC batted around and scored seven runs, with Keenan notching two hits in the inning.
In the fifth inning David Becker launched a ball that got pretty close to the burm in left field, a monster double.
Every MBC player got a hit, why JP even tallied a hit for the injured Robbie Dunbar who sat on the bench all night. He could not bring himself to award a studying Tai Huff or the sick Dylan Vchulek hits. His rule was "you had to be there to benefit".
Adam Hinthorne and Nick Reeves had three hits a piece and Nick Salle, Stuart Fairchild, Jack Murphy, David Becker and Keenan all had two hits.
The Kent Bulldogs came to town and tried to jump on MBC early. Two lead off singles and a walk put MBC in some trouble, add in an errant throw and you have a Bulldog run. But Andrew Helean bowed his neck and pitched out of this first inning jamb and cruised the rest of the way.
MBC matched the Bulldogs, and then some with their first inning. Nick Salle tied the game with a lead-off home run and four hits later the MBC team had scored four first inning runs. Nick hit another bomb in the fifth for a double and his disappointment could be heard all over Magnolia as his drive died just before the right field fence.
Kennan Heller got things going in the second with a lead off hit and MBC batted around and scored seven runs, with Keenan notching two hits in the inning.
In the fifth inning David Becker launched a ball that got pretty close to the burm in left field, a monster double.
Every MBC player got a hit, why JP even tallied a hit for the injured Robbie Dunbar who sat on the bench all night. He could not bring himself to award a studying Tai Huff or the sick Dylan Vchulek hits. His rule was "you had to be there to benefit".
Adam Hinthorne and Nick Reeves had three hits a piece and Nick Salle, Stuart Fairchild, Jack Murphy, David Becker and Keenan all had two hits.
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