2010 SEASON COMES TO AN END IN SEMI-FINALS
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The 2010 Haymarket Senators finished first in the VBL regular season, but could not close the door on the Front Royal Cardinals in the semi-final best of three series. After taking Game 1, the Nators fell to the Cardinals in two straight eliminating them from the playoffs short of the Chamionship Series. We would like to thank all of our sponsors, host families, volunteers, fans, coaches, and players for a great 2010 season. The 33 wins in 2010 were the most in Senators history, and we are very proud of our team! We will miss each and every one of them, and wish them the best as they head back to school and fall baseball. The 2011 season is just around the corner, so please stay up to date with all the latest Senators news on the website or on Facebook by becoming a Fan of the Haymarket Senators.
SENATORS WILL HOST GAME 3 VS FRONT ROYAL TONIGHT!!
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The Haymarket Senators fell to Front Royal 6 - 5 in 11 innings last night forcing a deciding Game 3 at Haymarket tonight. The Senators came back three times to tie the game, only to fall in the 11th. Matt Benedict (7 - 2, 2.13 ERA) takes the mound for the Senators who try to advance to the Championship series for the second year in a row. The Luray Wranglers advanced to the finals last night beating Winchester in Game 3 of their series. Due to the rainouts earlier in the playoffs, the VBL has been forced to change the finals from a best of five to a best of three series. Come out tonight and support your Senators and Nators Nation!!
NATORS TAKE GAME 1 OVER FRONT ROYAL!
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(Nators will host Game 3 or Game 1 of the Finals Tuesday Night at Battlefield HS)
The Haymarket Senators beat the Front Royal Cardinals 6 - 5 last night to take a 1 - 0 lead in the best of three semi-final series. Bob Van Woert went 6.1 innings and struck out seven to improve to 6 - 0 on the season, and Matt Doyle picked up his 7th save of the year. Eric Stamets hit a 2-run homer, and Brant Jones drove in 2 runs for the Nators, who have seen record crowds this season, boosting them to an all-time high in attendance. Game 2 of the series will be tonight at Bing Crosby Stadium in Front Royal. Game time 7:30.
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( Directions: Bing Crosby Stadium: I-66 to Rt. 522 South (Exit 6) Rt. 522 into Front Royal. After crossing two bridges over the Shenandoah River, turn left at the first traffic light. After a sharp right curve and at the bottom of the hill, make a left turn onto Rt. 522 by-pass. At the first intersection make a left turn. Stadium is on the left.)
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The Senators will host a home game Tuesday night! It will either be Game 3 of the semi-finals or Game 1 of the Championship Series as Luray and Winchester play Game 3 of their semi-final series tonight in Luray!
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Head out to Front Royal and cheer on your Senators! It is just a 40 minute drive from Haymarket!!
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2010 ALL-VALLEY LEAGUE TEAMS ANNOUNCED
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Congratulations to 7 Haymarket Senators for being honored as All-Valley League Selections for 2010. Named to the First Team: Rudy Flores (FIU) DH Named to the Second Team: Jim Vahalik (Toledo) Catcher, Zeth Stone (Tennessee) 2B, Brant Jones (Longwood) 3b, Austin Schultz (Western Carolina) Utility, Yoandy Barroso (FIU) OF, and Matt Benedict (Western Carolina) Starting Pitcher.
SENATORS WILL HOST GAME 1 SUNDAY NIGHT!
UPDATE!!!!!!
It will be Haymarket hosting Front Royal in Game 1 of the VBL semi-finals tonight at Battlefield HS. Front Royal beat Waynesboro 2 games to 1 to advance to face the Nators! Gametime is 6pm!!!!
The Haymarket Senators will host either #5 Waynesboro or #4 Front Royal Sunday night in Game 1 of Round 2 of the VBL Playoffs. Gametime is 6:00pm. The Senators moved up one spot in the Perfect Game Crosschecker (www.perfectgame.org) National Rankings to #8 this week! Come cheer on your nationally ranked Nators as they aim to repeat as VBL Champions!!!
SENATORS COMPLETE SWEEP OF REBELS!!
The top-seeded Haymarket Senators (32 - 14) won Game 2 of the first round playoff series with the #8 seeded New Market Rebels (19 - 27) last night in New Market 8 - 3 completing the 2-game sweep and sending the Senators to the second round. Greg Nappo got the win going 6.1 innings, striking out 11, and improved to 5 - 1 waiting out a 2-hour weather! Haymarket will host Game 1 of the second round. The date for Game 1 of Round 2 may be determined tonight. If Front Royal beats Waynesboro tonight, Game 1 will be tomorrow (Fri 8/6) at 7:30pm. However, if a third game is necessary between Waynesboro and Front Royal, Game 1 will be Sat 8/7. Please check the VBL website (
www.valleyleaguebaseball.com) for updates to the playoff schedule. Come out and cheer for your Senators as they aim to repeat as Valley League Champions!!
SENATORS TAKE GAME 1!!!!
The top-seeded Haymarket Senators (31 - 14) won Game 1 of the first round playoff series with the #8 seeded New Market Rebels (19 - 26) last night at home 6 - 2. Matt Benedict got the win going 7 innings and improved to 7 - 2! Game 2 of the best of three series is tonight(Wed 8/4) at New Market, and if necessary, Game 3 will be at Haymarket (Thurs 8/5). Please check the VBL website (
www.valleyleaguebaseball.com) for updates to the playoff schedule. Come out and cheer for your Senators as they aim to repeat as Valley League Champions!! Directions to Rebel Park are below for those interested in attending Game 2 in New Market on Wed night.
Rebel Park
(at the old High school)
I-81 to New Market, Rt. 211E (Exit 264). At the end of the exit ramp turn east onto 211. Go to the 2nd light which will be Rt. 11. Make a left turn onto Rt. 11 North. Proceed through next traffic light. Make a right turn at the next street. The school will be in front of you.
SENATORS BEGIN PLAYOFFS TONIGHT (8/3) AT HOME!!!!!
The top-seeded Haymarket Senators (30 - 14) begin their first round playoff series with the #8 seeded New Market Rebels (19 - 25) tonight at home, game time 7:30pm. Game 2 of the best of three series will be tomorrow (Wed 8/4) at New Market, and if necessary, Game 3 will be at Haymarket (Thurs 8/5). Please check the VBL website (
www.valleyleaguebaseball.com) for updates to the playoff schedule. Come out and cheer for your Senators as they aim to repeat as Valley League Champions!! Directions to Rebel Park are below for those interested in attending Game 2 in New Market on Wed night.
Rebel Park
(at the old High school)
I-81 to New Market, Rt. 211E (Exit 264). At the end of the exit ramp turn east onto 211. Go to the 2nd light which will be Rt. 11. Make a left turn onto Rt. 11 North. Proceed through next traffic light. Make a right turn at the next street. The school will be in front of you.
Congratulations to the Senators as they have earned their way to the 9th spot in the PG CrossChecker National Poll for Summer Collegiate Baseball rankings!
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Way to go Nators!!!
Congratulations to Senators head coach Ryan Fecteau and six Senator players for making the 2010 Valley Baseball League North squad. The six Haymarket Senators for the 2010 North squad are:
