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Recaps for Sunday, May 20, 2012:
"Slammers Run-Rule Thunder, 21-1"
Slammers - On the first very warm day of the young season the Slammers met the Thunder at Kettering Field for the first time this season. With two outs in the top of the first, Jeff Beall coaxed a walk, as did Jason Jamerson. Matt Owens then followed with an infield single with Beall coming home from second for the 1-0 lead. Rick Anderson then doubled in two runs and came home on a Justin Dunlap single for the 4-0 lead. In the second inning, Michael Galaska got the first of his four hits, stole second, moved to third on a Kevin Ashworth fly ball and scored on a Deane Grandfield ground out. Both teams scored a run each in the third inning with the Thunder run coming on a Dalton Cox run-scoring double. The Slammers responded by plating four runs in the fourth inning for the 10-1 lead. In their fifth inning the Slammers put the game out of reach by scoring 11 runs and getting the three outs in the Thunder half of the fifth to end the game early with a 21-1 win. The Slammers pounded out 18 hits on the day highlighted by Mason Rose 3-3 BB 2B 3 R RBI, Micah Wilson 2-3 BB 2B 2 R RBI, Curtis Carson 2-4 3B 2 R RBI. Dunlap went the first two innings for his first win of the season with Ben Roess pitching two innings and Beall finishing the game.
"Royals split with Redlegs"
Royals - Game 1: The Redlegs got out to an early lead plating 2 runs in the top of the first as Brandon Howard belted a double to the fence to score Bradley and Robinson. In the Bottom of the second the Royals were able to plate their first run as Shawn Rudigeair hit a double in the gap to score Brad Koopman. However in the top of the third the Redlegs kept the pressure on the Boys in Blue plating another pair of runs off a sharp single and a fielder’s choice. In the bottom of the third the Royals were able to plate 2 of their own with the help of a rare balk and a Chris Jergens FC to try and keep pace. In the top of the 4th Royals starter Jason Holmberg was able to make quick work of the bottom of the Redlegs order to get the Royals back to the plate. After 2 quick outs Paul Wilson went in to pinch run for Rudigeair and was able to quick move from 1st to 3rd with the help of a stolen base and a E2 throwing error. Frank Burgos was able to plate P. Wilson from 3rd with a hard hit ball to 3rd that sailed away from the Redlegs third baseman. With the game tied at 4 Holmberg worked well through the top of the 5th , but they were helped by a stolen base and an E2 that allowed Redman to move from 1st to 3rd and was later brought home of Robinson’s 3rd hit of the game. Down 5-4 the Royals final got the offense going sending 9 batters to the plate in the bottom of the 5th. The Royals were able to score 3 runs to take the 7-5 leade with the help of a 2 run Chris Jergens 1st longball and Jake Wilson double to plate Holmberg. In the top of the 6th though the Redlegs finally got to Holmberg and were able to send 10 batters of their own to the plate. Holmberg battled hard, but the Redlegs started the inning with a Mattice single, and he later moved to 3rd again with the help of a stolen base, with throwing error. Millard connected for a hard hit double to easily plate Mattice from 3rd. A single by Dempsey put runners at the corner, and then Lebouef nubbed a tough ball down the line that Holmberg fielded, but couldn’t make a play anywhere to load the bases. Holding onto a slim 1 run lead Holmberg got Williams to fly out to 2nd for the 1st out of the inning. However a tough pass ball on the Redlegs next batter allowed Millard to scamper home from 3rd. With the bases loaded Holmberg got Redman to ground into the 4-2 for the 2nd out of the inning, but with the bases still loaded he was unable to get Bradley out and lost him to a walk to plate the tying run. With the bases still loaded and 2 outs the Royals went to the bullpen to bring in P. Wilson to try and get that last out. However in his first appearance on the year in his first game had a bit of control problems as he hit Robinson and Howard for the 2 easy runs before getting Benthal to hit into the easy 5-3 to close out the inning. Down 7-9 the Royals were able to threaten, but not score any runs over their final 2 innings and the game ended 7-9.
Game 2 would be a complete opposite for the Boys in Blue as they wore down the shorthanded Redlegs on the hot day. Kevin Reynolds started for the Royals for his 2nd start of the season and he wouldn’t disappoint. The Royals were able to get on the board early as Holmberg belted a double to the fence that was able to score Duffy from 1st for the quick 1-0 lead. Reynolds made quick work of the Redlegs needing only 7 pitches to close out the first. In the top of the 2nd the Royals were able to Reynolds helped his own cause plating Rudigeair from 3rd with a hard hit single down the firstbase line. However in the bottom of the 2nd the Redlegs were able to battle back as the were able to plate 2 runs with the help of a fielder’s choice and a rare E6 before Reyonlds recorded his only K of the day to close out the inning. Tied 2-2 The Royals were able to plate 3 in the 3rd as the Redlegs new pitcher failed to find the zone walking 6 Royals batters and the help of a Jake Wilson fielder’s choice. In the bottom half of the 3rd the Redlegs plated 1off the 1st and 3rd double steal, but Reynolds shook it off and ended the inning with a lazy flyball to left and a 5-3 to close out the 3rd with the Royals up 5-3. That would be all the offense the Redlegs would get on the day as Reynolds continued to work quickly and efficiently over the next 4 innings through the complete game. 5 of Reynolds 7 innings off the mound he only needed 10 or fewer pitches to get the Royals off the field as the sun was brutally hot on the day. Over the final 3 innings the Royals were able to plate another 5 runs with some smart base running, 6 hits, and 2 sacrifice flies to end the game 10-3. In game 2 Reynolds threw the complete game for the win only recording 1 K, but more importantly not offering up any walks, and at the plate he went 2-4. (4-8, 2 runs, SB combined to lead the Royals offense). It was a hot day for both teams as they battled it out for the split that saw the away team taking the wins in both games.
"Shockers Sweep Bats"
Shockers - Shockers took both games. First game the Bats jumped out to a 5 - 0 lead. Shockers made the comeback in the bottom of the 5th by adding 4 runs then in the bottom of the 7th added 2 more for the walk off win. Schlater picked up his 2nd victory of the year. Second game the Shockers jumped out to a 7 - 0 lead until the bottom of the 5th when the Bats added 3 runs to the board. Shockers put 5 more up and finished the game with a 12 - 3 win. David Steele gets his first victory of the year. Flaherty went 5 for 9 on the day with 4 runs, 2 RBI, 1 2b and 1 3b. Cherry went 5 for 8 and Fluty went 4 for 6.
Recaps for Saturday, May 12, 2012:
"Slammers Beat Royals 11-4"
Slammers - Sean Casey was sent to the hill for the home team while the Royals countered with DJ Swearingen. Both teams were able to score a run in the first inning as Brian Duffy led off the game with a single, moved to third on a throwing error and came home on a SAC fly by Jason Holmberg. The Slammers responded with a one out Kevin Ashworth single followed by a RBI triple from Matt Owens. The Royals got to Casey again in the second inning by scoring 3 runs on four hits and a walk. The Slammers cut the deficit to 4-3 in the sixth inning as Micah Wilson led off the inning with a double, moved to third on a ground out and came home on a TJ Ray SAC fly. The Slammers were finally able to get to Swearingen and a reliever by scoring four runs in the 7th and 8th innings. A Jake Burke SAC fly and a 2 run triple from Wilson highlighted the 7th inning and back to back RBI doubles by Owens and Jason Jamerson in the 8th inning secured the 11-4 Slammers victory. Casey went 8 innings with 8 strikeouts for his 3rd win of the season and Wilson went the final inning.
"Mariners defeat Slammers 10-3"
Slammers - In the second game the Mariners were able to jump out to a 2-0 against starter Jeff Beall as PJ Dobbins led game off with an infield single, stole second and moved to third on a ground out. Jordan Pergram knocked Dobbins in with a two out single and came around to score on a Gabe Thomas double. The Slammers bounced back with a run of their own in the first inning. PJ Dixon led off with a single and came all the way around on an Ashworth double. Beall and Mariners starter Brian Gartley settled down but the Slammers did tie the score in the 4th inning as Rick Anderson hit a one double, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a Burke double. The tie was short lived as the Mariners scored 4 times in the top of the fifth inning on four hits and two walks and added one more in the sixth inning for the 7-3 lead. The Slammers did plate one run in the seventh inning as Burke led off the inning with a triple to right center and came home on a Wilson ground out. But once again the Mariners responded with 3 runs in the eighth inning to take control of the game and give the Slammers their first loss of the season 10-3. The Slammers look to rebound this Sunday at noon at Kettering Fields by taking on the Thunder for the first time this season.
Recaps for Sunday, May 6, 2012:
"Slammers Improve to 5-0 with win over Rangers"
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Slammers - The Dayton Rangers and South Dayton Slammers met for the first time this season at Xenia High School in a battle of two veteran clubs. Jeff Beall, who appeared in 17 games for the Slammers last year, took the mound for the home team. The Rangers jumped out to the quick 1-0 lead as Jonmarc Lippincott doubled and came home on a 2 out double from Ian Huss. The Slammers responded in their half of the first inning as Jason Jamerson continued his hot start by hitting a 2 run HR after a Matt Owens walk. The Rangers were able to plate 3 runs in the 4th inning on four hits, with Huss getting his second double. The Slammers tied it at 4-4 as Mason Rose scored on a Michael Galaska single and Galaska later scored from second on an errant pick off attempt. The Rangers didn't quit as they took the lead again in the 5th inning by scoring 3 runs on a 2 run HR from Jelani Arnold and solo shot from Huss. But in their 5th the Slammers were able to get to Ranger starter Shawn Schmitt by batting around and scoring 5 runs. Jamerson led off the inning with his second HR of the game and RBI singles from Micah Wilson and Rose and a 2 run triple from TJ Ray rounded out the scoring. In the 6th inning the Slammers put the game out of reach by scoring 7 runs, highlighted by Justin Dunlap's 2 run HR as the Slammers finished with 16 hits on the day. The Rangers scored twice more as the Slammers improved to 5-0 with a 16-9 win. Beall gets his first win of the year and Sean Casey finished out the last 3 innings of the victory for the save.
"Redlegs Fall to Shockers 6-4"
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"Thunder/Mariners Split DH"
Thunder - Game 1: After being saved from the bowels of Howell, and moving the DH to Franklin Community Park, the Thunder and Mariners squared off for a great afternoon of baseball. Veteran pitcher Greg Moss held the Mariners' potent lineup at bay allowing 8 runs (4 earned) scattered over 5 innings. Closer Evan Koogler came in to pitch a dominating 6th and 7th inning except for one misplaced pitch that resulted in a solo HR by MVABL veteran Gregg Foster. The 2-week break from baseball apparently took the boom out of the Thunder bats. The Mariners ace pitcher no-hit the Thunder through 6 and 2/3rd innings and was one strike away from a no-hitter until the Thunder’s short stop, Chase Coy, spoiled it by hitting a single, and John Connell followed with another single. However, the Thunder failed to score the whole game and lost the opener in a 9 to 0 shutout. Notable Performances:
Moss: 5 inn, 8 Runs (4 ER), 7 H, 3 K’s, 2 BB; Koogler: 2 inn, 1 Run, 1 H, 3Ks, 0 BB; Chase Coy: Broke up no hitter with single in bottom of the 7th, 2 outs. 1 for 3.
Game 2: In game 2, the Thunder went with hard throwing Drew Bost on the mound who managed to hold the Mariners to only 3 runs after 5 and 1/3 innings to keep the Thunder in the game and ahead by one run (4-3). Closer Ryan Callison came into pitch in the middle of the 6th as the top of the line up approached. The previous inning, Ryan had just given the Thunder the go ahead run on a two-run dinger over the centerfield fence (His first MVABL career homer). Callison struck out the 9th batter and got the lead off to pop up for the 3rd out, but not before a passed ball allowed the runner left on third to score and tie the game at 4 apiece. In the 7th, the Thunder had the bottom of the lineup rise to the top as Justin Hoskins and Jeremy Terrell both singled to put runners on first and third with 1 out. Drew Bost came to bat, and hit a short fly ball to left that normally wouldn’t be a good ball to tag on, but recognizing that the two outfielders were colliding on the play, Hoskins sped home without a play at the plate to score the go ahead run. Dalton Cox singled to left, but got caught trying to stretch it into a double to end the inning. With a one run lead, it was all up to closer Ryan Callison and the Thunder defense to stop the core of the Mariners lineup from scoring in the bottom of the 7th. Callison struck out the first batter, gave up a single, and then speedster Drew Bost made an exceptional play on a short liner to center, but smartly held up on the throw to get the runner going back to first. The Mariner’s number 5 batter grounded to second to end the game with a Thunder win!! 5 to 4. Notable Performances:
Callison: 2 for 3, HR, 2 RBIs, 1 Run; Chase Coy: 2 for 3, 2B, 2 Runs; Koogler: 2 for 3, 1 RBI; Bost: 5 1/3 inn, 9 Ks, 1 BB, 4 Runs (2 ER); Callison: 1 2/3 inn, 1 H, 3 Ks, 0 BB, 0 Runs.
Recaps for Sunday, April 29, 2012:
"Slammers sweep DH from Fury"
Slammers - The Fairborn Fury and South Dayton Slammers met for the first time ever in a DH at Bellbrook HS Sunday April 29th.
The Slammers sent Micah Wilson to the mound and the Fury countered with Joey Everhart. The score remained scoreless until the visiting Slammers were able to score 5 runs in the top of the second. Justin Dunlap reached on an error, stole second and came home on a Jake Burke single. Back to back singles by Wilson and TJ Ray loaded the bases. Everhart was able to get two short fly outs but a Deane Grandfield single scored Burke. Jason Jamerson followed with a two run single and Matt Owens finished out the scoring in the inning by singling in Grandfield for the 5-0 lead. Wilson helped his own cause by hitting his first home run of the year in the third inning for the 6-0 lead. In the fifth, the Slammers scored twice on sacrifice flies by Rick Anderson and Wilson. In the sixth, PJ Dixon led off the inning with a single, Kevin Ashworth walked and Grandfield singled to load the bases. Jamerson stepped up and doubled to deep center to plate all three runners for the 11-0 lead. The Slammers rounded out the scoring in the seventh as Burke doubled, moved to third on a Dunlap single and came home on a Dixon sacrifice fly for the 12-0 lead. Wilson's pitching line: 4IP, 3H, 1BB, 6 K for his second win. Curtis Carson made his Slammers debut a good one: 3IP, 3H, 5K.
The Slammers sent out Sean Casey for game two looking for the sweep. Sean didn't disappoint as he went all six innings, allowing 5 hits, one run, 5 BB and 10 K's for his second win on the season. The offense put up 16 runs on 17 hits led by Ashworth going 4-4 one RBI, Anderson 3-4 one 2B 5 RBI, Wilson 2-4 with second HR 4 RBI, Mason Rose 1-1 RBI and Carson ending game in sixth inning in first ever Slammers at bat with a 2 run double. The two wins improve the Slammers record to 4-0 with a showdown with the Rangers next Sunday in Xenia.
Recaps for Sunday, April 22, 2012:
"Slammers win see-saw battle with Indians"
Slammers - The Springfield Indians and South Dayton Slammers moved the start time back an hour to 2:00 at Bellbrook High School and were able to get their first meeting of the year in. Indians starter Matt Spradlin got off to a quick start by striking out 2 of the first 3 batters he faced in the top of the first inning. In their half of the first inning the Indians were able to get two runs off Slammers starter Justin Dunlap on 2 hits and 2 walks. The Slammers go a run back in the top of the second as Rick Anderson hit a two out double and Justin Dunlap brought home courtesy runner Matt Owens with a double. In the third Kevin Ashworth hit a home run to right center to tie the game at 2-2. In the fourth, the Slammers took their first lead of the game as Owens singled, stole second and scored on an Anderson single for the 3-2 lead. The Indians responded with two runs in their half of the fourth for the 4-3 lead with three hits in the inning. The back and forth affair was tied once again in the Slammers fifth inning as Ashworth doubled and moved to third on a bunt single by Deane Grandfield. Ashworth scored on a Jason Jamerson ground out to the shortstop. But the Indians didn't quit as they scored four runs of their own in the fifth and one in the sixth for a 9-4 lead. As the day was getting colder the Slammers chance for a comeback was shrinking as they entered the seventh inning. But with one out Grandfield got another of his four hits on the day to reach first base and went to third on a Jamerson double. Owens singled in both to cut the deficit to 9-6. Owens stole second and made it to third base on a wild pitch. After Anderson walked to put runners on the corner both moved up on another wild pitch to cut into the Indians lead. Dunlap knocked in Anderson with another double and he came in to score on a Micah Wilson RBI single. Mason Rose reached on an error which allowed Wilson to moved to third. Rose then stole second for runners at second and third and both scored on an Ashworth double as the Slammers battled back for the 11-9 lead. The Slammers added an insurance run in the eighth inning as Jamerson launched one over the left field fence for the 12-9 lead which was the final score. Wilson gets his first win in his Slammers debut and Rose gets the save by pitching the last three innings in his Slammers debut also. The win gives the Slammers a 2-0 record with a DH next Sunday at Bellbrook vs the Fury.
Recaps for Sunday, April 15, 2012:
"Athletics Overpower Indians, 17-1"
A's - The Post 526 Athletics opened the season with a dismantling of the Indians at Fairborn High school by the score of 17 to 1. Joey Watson shut the Indians down in the top of the 1st and the Athletics exploded for 8 runs. Highlights included Joey Watson's 2-run RBI single, Jared Whited's RBI single and back-to-back solo homeruns by OJ Mcduffie and AJ Jiles. After Watson gave up a LONG homerun to Matt Spradlin in the 2nd, the Athletics scored 2 more after a 1-out double by Watson, Chris Estep walked, Jared Whited singled home Watson, and Shawn Haffner doubled home Estep. Indians reliever Brian Bay got a strike out and a comebacker ending the inning. After Watson walked Matt Buynak of the Indians with 1 out, he struck the the next batter, then got a bouncer to 3rd to end the threat. In the third the Athletics sent 12 batters to the plate and scored 7 more. Highlights included Jared Whited's 2 RBI double, Shawn Haffner's RBI double that plated Whited, OJ Mcduffie's RBI single and Brandon Kunkle's RBI single ended the scoring. Watson dominated on the mound, striking out 8, scattering 3 hits, walking just 2 in 5 strong innings to pick up his 1st win on Opening Day! Jared Whited was 3 for 3 with a double and 4 rbis; Joey Watson 3 for 4 with 3 rbis and a double; Shawn Haffner 2 for 3 with 3 rbis and 2 doubles; OJ Mcduffie 2 for 3 with 2 rbis and a homerun; AJ Jiles 2 for 3 with 2 rbis and a homerun as the Athletics pounded out 15 hits and played errorless in the field.
"Casey dominant in Slammers extra-inning W over Bats"
Slammers - The visiting South Dayton Slammers were eager to start the 2012 season vs the revamped Miami Valley Bats at AIA.
On paper the game had the potential for a pitcher's duel and it didn't disappoint. On the mound for the Slammers was 2010 All Star and league Cy Young Sean Casey, and for the Bats was number one overall draft pick Kris Brown.
The game was scoreless until the bottom of the third inning as the Bats got back-to-back one out singles to put runners on the corners. After a strikeout, Adam Rudy hit a tapper back to Casey and he threw high to first base allowing the run to score. But the Slammers were able to tie the game in the fourth as Matt Owens coaxed a two out walk, stole second and came home on a Rick Anderson triple to right center. Josh Cornwell relived Brown and he picked up where Brown left off. Meahwhile, Casey was cruising along as well as the game remained tied until the top of the tenth inning. With two outs, Deane Grandfield reached first base on an error. He moved up on a wild pitch and headed to third on another fielding error as Jason Jamerson reached first base. Jamerson eventually took off for second and on an errant throw Grandfield scored to give the Slammers the lead. Owens then singled to plate Jamerson for the 3-1 lead. Casey went back out for the 10-inning complete game and put down the Bats in order as Jamerson made a nifty bare-handed play at third to end the game. Casey's line for the game is one for the books: 10 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 HBP and 18 K's.
"Royals defeat Fury 8-3"
Fury - The Fury had been looking towards their 1st season in the MVABL. Great setting it was, opening day under the lights at AIA. The hard hitting Royals set out to spoil the night for the newcomers. Starting off with Kevin Reynolds doing what a leadoff man does, and that's get on base. Brad Koopman jumped on the ball with a line shot ground rule double. The Fury's leadoff man followed suit and was driven in on a hit by Cory Smith. The end of 1 score was Royals 2, Fury 1. Both teams were held in check in the 2nd. The Royals scored 2 more in the third, and the Fury answered with 2 in their turn at bat. Once again the hard hitting Royals would hit and steal their way to score 4 more times. That was the end of scoring. Pitching was handled by Gary Hill for the Fury who pitched 7 innings before turning the ball over to Joey Everhart for the final outs. Royals sent to the mound Jason Holmburg for a strong 6, followed up by Kevin Reynolds for their final put outs. Very few errors in this ballgame. Top of 9 Koopman scorched another liner, but was robbed by the Fury’s CF Noah Howard with a highlight catch. The Fury will look forward to a summer rematch when the Royals will hopefully be at full strength.
Great to be on the field. Play ball.
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