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Wednesday, August 13
OWLZ: 2008 Pittsburgh NABA Champions!
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa - In one of the greatest championship series in the history of the Pittsburgh NABA, the Owlz ...
Thursday, August 14
2008 FINAL AWARDS
2008 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: OWLZ
2008 RUNNERS UP: WARRIORS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: JAMES FAGO - OWLZ
PITCHER OF THE YEAR: JASON ASHCROFT - OILERS
BATTING CHAMPION (AVG.): J. SHEARN, OWLZ - .548
HOME RUN CHAMPION: Z. CICCONE, OILERS - 2
RBI CHAMPION: J. FAGO, OWLZ - 28
STOLEN BASE CHAMPION: R. FLORIAN, BLACK SOX - 30
PITCHING-ERA: J. ASHCROFT, OILERS; D.CIMATO, WARRIORS - 1.40
PITCHING-STRIKEOUTS: N. HOMA, DUCKS - 75
Tuesday, July 29
Ashcroft No-hits the Bulldogs in 1-0 Oilers Victory
SPRING HILL, Pa - On a perfect night for baseball at Spring Hill Park on the North Side of Pittsburgh, Jason ...
Thursday, July 3
2008 All-Star Wrap - Monongahela wins 7-1
SPRING HILL, Pa - The Allegheny All-Stars took an early lead, but it was the persistence and depth of the ...
Monday, June 30
2008 All-Star Pitchers and Reserves
Allegheny Division
Manager: Ron Tiedeman, Matadors
Coaches: Jason Lesher, Warriors; Jared Kreider, Hurricanes
Pitchers: Dan Morgan, Bulldogs; Bob Holloway, Hurricanes; Dean Mosseso, Matadors; Jason Ashcroft, Oilers; Kellen Wheeler, Phantoms; Dave Cimato, Warriors; Ian Overbaugh, Warriors
Reserves: Brian Strom, Bulldogs; John Holloway, Hurricanes; Arman Mancici, Matadors; Adam Woods, Matadors; Zach Ciccone, Oilers; Harry Yeakel, Oilers; Don Stetzer, Phantoms; Rob Galvanek, Phantoms; Steve Heckman, Warriors
Monongahela Division
Manager: Ken Rayl, Black Sox
Coaches: Mike Whitaker, Eagles; Rob Cool, Owls
Pitchers: Rick Gunter, Black Sox; Alex Warren, Black Sox; Mark Guthrie, Ducks; Nick Homa, Ducks; Brian Headley, Eagles; James Fago, Owlz; Jeremy Barchie, Rakers; Ben Sororsky, Rakers
Reserves: Mark St. Amant, Black Sox; Ben Gwin, Ducks, Ken Weaver, Eagles, Tom Ondek, Eagles; Dan Sloan, Owlz; Mike Christiansen, Rakers; Jesse Jones, Rebels; Dan Stell, Rebels
Saturday, June 28
2008 All-Star Game Starters
2008 Pittsburgh NABA All-Star Game Starting Line-ups
July 2nd, 2008 - Spring Hill Field - 8:30pm
Allegheny All-Star Starters
Manager: Ron Tiedeman, Matadors
C Collette, Lucas Oilers
1B Gala, Vinny Bulldogs
2B Boley, Craig Warriors
SS Schwartzbauer, Brian Matadors
3B Joyner, Milton Hurricanes
LF Wilson, Dave Oilers
CF Wagoner, Chris Phantoms
RF Doyle, Rich Warriors
DH Derbis, Ryan Matadors
Monongahela Starters
Manager: Kenny Rayl, Black Sox
C Smith, Jesse Ducks
1B Sheran, Josh Owlz
2B Chimenti, Eric Rakers
SS Florian, Ron Black Sox
3B Eberle, Brandon Rakers
LF Tremel, John Rebels
CF Goldie, Jason Black Sox
RF Mager, Matt Eagles
DH Spina, Bill Owlz
Reserves Announced Monday, June 30th. Starting Pitchers determined by managers and announced Tuesday, July 1st.
Sunday, May 18
Wet opening weekend - Black Sox Start 3-0
PITTSBURGH, PA - The Black Sox opened a rain-drenched start of the sixth season of the Pittsburgh NABA by ...
Tuesday, May 6
Full Schedule Released - Playoffs to Start July 27th
PITTSBURGH, PA - The 2008 NABA schedule was officially released today and includes some changes from years ...
Monday, April 21
First Two Weeks of Schedule Released following Manager's Meeting
Ross Township, PA - The Pittsburgh NABA released the first two weeks of the 2008 season today at the manager's ...
Friday, April 4
1st Annual Draft a Resounding success.
BROOKLINE, Pa - On Sunday, the Pittsburgh NABA managers gathered at the Moolite Cafe in Brookline to handle ...
Monday, February 11
2008 NABA to hold Open Tryouts and First Annual Draft
McCANDLESS, Pa - Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh NABA Board of Directors met to lay the groundwork for ...
Wednesday, August 15
2007 FINAL AWARDS - Revised 8/15
2007 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: REBELS
2007 RUNNERS UP: MATADORS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: JESSE JONES-REBELS
PITCHER OF THE YEAR: COREY YOKEL-MATADORS
BATTING CHAMPION (AVG.): R. BEYER-BULLDOGS, D. ROGERS, WARRIORS-.500
HOME RUN CHAMPION: KENNY RAYL-BLACK SOX-3
RBI CHAMPION: KENNY RAYL-BLACK SOX-26
STOLEN BASE CHAMPION: DAN STELL-REBELS-30
PITCHING-ERA: JASON BAKER-WARRIORS-0.29
PITCHING-STRIKEOUTS: COREY YOKEL-MATADORS-68
Tuesday, August 7
Rebels win Championship, Dalton gets Series MVP!
WASHINGTON, Pa – When ...
Friday, August 10
Pittsburgh NABA's first ever online player feedback now available
PITTSBURGH, Pa - In an effort to increase the appeal of the league, President Joe Graff has asked all players from ...
Friday, August 3
Rebels Dominate Matadors in Game One
NORTH HILLS, Pa - The Rebels jumped out to a a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning and never looked back ...
Saturday, July 28
Matadors take Allegheny Division crown
NORTH HILLS, PA - The Matadors continued their string of strong performances over the Bulldogs this year by sweeping ...
Monday, July 30
Week 14 Player & Pitcher of the Week (7/23/07 - 7/29/07)
Kabby Everly of the Rebels, and Corey Yokel of the Matadors take home the honors as both helped their teams advance ...
Thursday, July 26
Rebels come from behind to take Monongahela Wild Card
NORTH HILLS, SPRING HILL, BROOKLINE - In a wild contest that spanned three days and nine innings, suspended twice ...
Wednesday, July 25
Matadors take Game 1 in Allegheny Championship 3-1
NORTH HILLS, PA - Dean Mosesso led the Matadors earning player of the game honors along the way by allowing only ...
Tuesday, July 24
Matadors win pitching duel in Allegheny Wild Card
SPRING HILL – In a game that lasted only an hour and thirty-five minutes, the Matadors defeated the Warriors 1-0 ...
Tuesday, July 24
Week 13 Player & Pitcher of the Week (7/16/07 - 7/22/07)
The Black Sox sweep the awards this week in their 3-1 victory over the Rebels that secured their first-round bye ...
Thursday, July 19
Week 12 Player & Pitcher of the Week (7/9/07 - 7/15/07)
Greg Wittmer of the Bulldogs earns player of the week while Matt Dalton and Jesse Jones share the Pitcher of the ...
Thursday, July 12
Week 11 Player & Pitcher of the Week (7/2/07 - 7/8/07)
K. T. Murphy of the Ducks and Alex Warren of the Black Sox take home the hardware this week as the playoff picture ...
Monday, July 9
Bulldogs, Black Sox, and Rebels clinch playoff berth.
PITTSBURGH, PA - In a wild weekend, three teams clinched playoff berths while two teams were eliminated from postseason ...
Monday, July 9
Week 10 Player & Pitcher of the Week (6/25/07 - 7/1/07)
The Matadors sweep the awards this week as they make a strong push toward a playoff appearance in their inaugural ...
Saturday, July 7
2007 All-Star Game Wrap
NORTH HILLS, PA – At scenic John Herb Field in the North Hills, the Monongahela All-Stars exacted a measure of ...
Tuesday, July 3
Week 9 Player & Pitcher of the Week (6/18/07 - 6/24/07)
Matt Slavonic and Jason Baker take home the player and pitcher of the week honors for Week 9. Matt Slavonic went ...
Sunday, June 24
2007 Allegheny All-Star Starting Line-up
July 3rd, 2007 - John Herb Field, Ross Township - 8:30pm
Manager: Scott Kramer, Bulldogs
C Yokel, Corey Matadors
1B Gala, Vinny Bulldogs
2B Ludwig, Tim Matadors
SS Beyer, Rick Bulldogs
3B Rogers, Doug Warriors
LF Wojton, Chris Phantoms
CF Martin, Mike Bulldogs
RF Porter, Eric Oilers
DH Stetzer, Don Phantoms
Reserves announced Monday, June 25th. Starting pitchers determined by managers, announced Thursday, June 28th.
Monday, June 25
2007 All-Star Pitchers and Reserves
Allegheny Division
Manager: Scott Kramer, Bulldogs
Coaches: Matt Ciccone, Oilers; Doug Ryba, Warriors
Pitchers: Jason Baker, Warriors; Josh Ciccone, Oilers; Chris Feathers, Warriors; Jason Roos, Matadors; Doug Schreiber, Bulldogs
Reserves: Mike DeLodovico, Bulldogs; Steve Heckman, Warriors; Bill Jacobs, Bulldogs; Adam Myers, Warriors; Sam Schaefer, Phantoms; Allen Swanson, Phantoms; Ron Tiedeman, Matadors; Harry Yeakel, Oilers
Monongahela Division
Manager: Rob Finkel, Rebels
Coaches: Mike Whitaker, Eagles; Mick Yoder, Knights
Pitchers: Luke Dempsey, Black Sox; Sean Garrison, Knights; Aaron McBride, Eagles; Chris Recker, Black Sox, Adam Smith, Ducks
Reserves: Kabby Everly, Rebels; Lee Glasser, Eagles; Steve Hancock, Knights; Mike Jamison, Knights; Dave Lewandowski, Ducks; John Pesce, Rebels; Karl Schraegle, Black Sox
Saturday, June 23
2007 Monongahela All-Star Starting Line-up
July 3rd, 2007 - John Herb Field, Ross Township - 8:30pm
Manager: Rob Finkel, Rebels
C Jones, Jesse Rebels
1B Gwin, Ben Ducks
2B Slavonic, Matt Black Sox
SS Rayl, Kenny Black Sox
3B Amick, Jeff Rebels
LF Meyner, Dave Eagles
CF Stell, Dan Rebels
RF Fago, James Knights
DH Oliver, Adam Ducks
Reserves announced Monday, June 25th. Starting pitchers determined by managers, announced Thursday, June 28th.
Saturday, June 23
Week 8 Player & Pitcher of the Week (6/11/07 - 6/17/07)
Alan Swanson of the Phantoms and Aaron McBride of the Eagles take home this week’s Player & Pitcher of the week ...
Tuesday, June 19
Rayl, Beyer lead 2007 All-Star Voting
On July 3rd, 2007 John Herb Field will host the Pittsburgh NABA Mid-Summer Classic. Kenny Rayl of the defending ...
Thursday, June 14
Week 7 Player & Pitcher of the Week (6/4/07 - 6/10/07)
Awards this week have been hard fought, as divisional races have begun to heat up, and teams are jostling for postseason ...
Thursday, June 14
Playoff races are heating up!
PITTSBURGH, PA - Every team in the league is thinking playoffs as the Pittsburgh NABA passes the half-way mark ...
Sunday, June 10
Week 6 Player & Pitcher of the Week (5/28/07 - 6/3/07)
Corey Yokel earns both awards for the week as he helped the Matadors sweep a doubleheader against their division ...
Saturday, June 2
Week 5 Player & Pitcher of the Week (5/21/07 - 5/27/07)
Chris Roth of the Ducks went 4-6 with 4 runs, 2 doubles, a HBP, and 5 runs batted in during the Ducks two game ...
Saturday, May 26
Week 4 Player & Pitcher of the Week (5/14/07 - 5/20/07)
Dan Stell of the Rebels takes home both awards this week. Dan went 6-8 in a 2 game sweep of the Eagles and pitched ...
Saturday, May 26
Week 3 Player & Pitcher of the Week (5/7/07 – 5/13/07)
Due to the website having been unavailable, results from Week 3 have not yet been compiled. Therefore, the Week ...
Monday, May 21
Week 2 Player & Pitcher of the Week (4/30/07 – 5/6/07)
Kenny Rayl of the Defending Champion Black Sox regained his all-star form over the weekend as he captured Player ...
Monday, May 21
Week 1 Player & Pitcher of the Week (4/21/07 – 4/29/07)
In a rain-soaked opening week, Bill Jacobs of the Bulldogs earned Player of the Week honors with a 5 for 10 performance ...
Friday, September 1
2006 Pittsburgh NABA Summer Champions - Black Sox
Congratulations to the Black Sox in their sweep of the Colonials in the 2006 Pittsburgh NABA Championship. Game 1 was a convincing 9-1 victory while Game 2 concluded with a walk-off, Championship-clinching single by series MVP, Andy Zatman. With the Colonials ahead for 6 and 1/2 innings, Zatman came to the plate in the bottom of the 7th with one out and the bases loaded. Zatman singled to deep shortstop to score Matt Slavonic from third. Earlier in the inning, Dan Stell scored the tying run as Luke Demsey took a bases loaded walk. The Black Sox won the game 3-2, as Matt Dalton picked up the victory and the Sox walked away with their 2nd championship in 3 years. Click on the Black Sox team site for more championship info.
Thursday, October 5
2006 Final Awards, Standings, and Statistics
For 2006 Final Awards, Standings, and Statistics, check out the "League News" page. For a team-by-team breakdown of statistics, standings, and information, visit "Teams" and select "Summer 2006" from the drop-down menu.
Wednesday, August 2
Week 12 Player & Pitcher of the Week (07/17/06-07/23/06)
Ryan Joseph of the Bulldogs secures both awards as he collected the complete game, extra-inning win on the mound over the Black Sox and drove in all of his teams runs in a 3-2 victory.
Monday, July 31
2006 FINAL AWARDS
2006 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: BLACK SOX
2006 RUNNERS UP: COLONIALS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: JOHN TREMEL-ORIOLES
PITCHER OF THE YEAR: MATT DALTON-BLACK SOX
BATTING CHAMPION (AVG.): BRENDAN MALONE-PHANTOMS-.493
HOME RUN CHAMPION: K.EVERLY-ORI, B.HOLZWORTH-OIL, K.RAYL-BSOX-3
RBI CHAMPION: JOHN TREMEL-ORIOLES-25
STOLEN BASE CHAMPION: DAN STELL-BLACK SOX-23
PITCHING-ERA: MATT DALTON-BLACK SOX-0.62
PITCHING-STRIKEOUTS: MATT DALTON-BLACK SOX-83
Sunday, July 23
2006 All-Star Game
TEAM WEST Manager: "Fat" Mike Jamison-Colonials
Starters:
C-J.Jones-Eagles
1B-M.Pleva-Eagles
2B-M.Slavonic-BSOX
SS-B.Theobald-Colonials
3B-B.Holzworth-Oilers
LF-R.Joseph-Bulldogs
CF-D.Stell-BSOX
RF-B.Jacobs-Bulldogs
DH-K.Rayl-BSOX
Pitchers: L.Demsey-BSOX; D.Hazel-Colonials; D.Schreiber-Bulldogs; R.Saari-Eagles; Z.Ciccone-Oilers; M.Dalton-BSOX(injured)
Reserves: D.Sloan-Colonials; B.Shelley-Eagles; M.Whitaker-Eagles; L.Royer-Eagles; R.Beyer-Bulldogs; H.Yeakel-Oilers; M.Ciccone-Oilers
TEAM EAST Manager: Tommy Chimenti-Orioles
Pitching Coach: Steve Heckman - Warriors
Starters:
C-K.Everly-Orioles
1B-D.Ryba-Warriors
2B-B.Faust-Ducks
SS-B.Heintzelman-Warriors
3B-D.Stetzer-Phantoms
LF-B.Malone-Phantoms
CF-J.Tremel-Orioles
RF-B.Gwin-Ducks
DH-B.Hartranft-Ducks
Pitchers: R. Pietrantonio-Orioles; J.Baker-Warriors; C.Feathers-Orioles; P.Anderson-Phantoms; A.Smith-Ducks; J.Barchie-Ducks
Reserves: B.O'Brien-Orioles; R.Galvanek-Phantoms; B.Stein-Warriors; J.Lesher-Warriors; E.Lee-Ducks; A.Oliver-Ducks; R.Swanger-Ducks(moving out of town)
John Herb Field - North Hills, PA: Team East jumped out to an early first inning lead before a second inning defensive breakdown led to a pleathora of runs for Team West. "Fat" Mike Jamison entered the game for the West and was able to quell the East's offensive onslaught for the next few innings. Dan Stell and Jesse Jones sparked the offense for the West and managed to keep the East in check for the remainder of the game, ultimately winning 11-9. "Fat" Mike Jamison earned the Win, while Jesse Jones picked up the Save. All-Star MVP honors are shared by Jamison and Jones.
Tuesday, July 18
Week 11 Player & Pitcher of the Week (07/10/06 - 07/16/06)
Player of the Week to be named...
Pitcher of the Week goes to the Ducks' pitcher, Jeremy Barchie for his 17 strikeout performance at Moore Park just before the lights ended the game at a 5-5 tie.
Sunday, July 9
Week 10 Player and Pitcher of the Week (07/03/06 - 07/09/06)
Bill Holzworth, Jr. of the Oilers earns the Player of the Week award by tossing 8 innings (earning a Win) with 12 strikeouts AND hitting 3 home runs, including a walk-off extra inning solo home run.
Pitcher of the Week is awarded to Jason Baker of the Warriors for another stellar outing in shutting out the Oilers in a complete game gem with 13 strikeouts and only three hits.
Friday, June 30
Week 9 Player and Pitcher of the Week (06/19/06 - 07/02/06)
Jesse Jones of the Eagles hit and pitched his way to the Player of the Week Award. Jones tossed a complete game shutout against the former first place Orioles and helped his cause immensely with a mammoth home run on to Ohio River Boulevard to put his team ahead for good and seal the game for the Eagles.
Black Sox pitcher Matt Dalton strikes out a Pittsburgh NABA record 17 Orioles batters on his way to the Week 9 Pitcher of the Week Award.
Monday, June 19
Week 8 Player and Pitcher of the Week (06/12/06 - 06/18/06)
This week's Player of the Week award is shared between two Oilers, Bill Holzworth, Jr. and Zachary Ciccone. The pair combined for an 8 for 9 showing at the plate with 8 RBI's between them.
Pitcher of the Week, for the second week in a row, goes to Jason Baker of the Warriors in another dominating performance with, again, 14 strikeouts on only 3 hits in his victory over the Eagles.
Wednesday, June 7
Week 7 Player and Pitcher of the Week (06/05/06 - 06/11/06)
Player of the Week goes to the Oriole's John Tremel as he goes 4 for 6 with a double, single, home run, grand slam, 9 RBI's, 2 stolen bases, and a walk.
Jason Baker of the Warriors earns his first Pitcher of the Week Award for his 14 strikeout performance in a win over the Black Sox.
Friday, June 2
Week 5 Player and Pitcher of the Week (05/22/06 - 05/28/06)
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEK
Friday, June 2
Week 6 Player and Pitcher of the Week (05/29/06 - 06/04/06)
The Player of the Week Award goes to Zachary Ciccone of the Oilers for his 2-3, BB, and 2 Stolen Base performance in the 8-5 win against the Black Sox.
The Pitcher of the Week Award goes to Bill Holzworth, the winning pitcher of the Oilers for his 7 innings, 9 hits, 11 strikeouts, and zero walks in the 8-5 win against the Black Sox.
Thursday, May 18
Week 4 Player and Pitcher of the Week (05/15/06 - 05/21/06)
Rick Beyer of the Bulldogs hit a 2 run double in the 4th inning to break open
the game and seal his team's victory over the Orioles to earn the
Player of the Week award.
Ryan Joseph, also of the Bulldogs, tossed a 2 hit shutout against the Orioles with 9 K's to earn the win and the Pitcher of the Week award.
Wednesday, May 10
Week 3 Player and Pitcher of the Week (05/08/06 - 05/14/06)
Player of the Week is awarded to Bill Theobald of the Colonials, going 4 for 4 with a double, triple, walk, stolen base and 7 RBI's to lead his team past the Black Sox.
The Bulldogs' Bill Jacobs and Ryan Joseph combined for a no-hitter against the Oilers to earn their team's first victory of the season and this week's Pitcher of the Week Award.
(Notables: Chris Feathers (Orioles) shuts out Warriors on 4 hits and 8 K's; Bill Holzworth, Jr.(Oilers) - 10 K's and 3 hits in 6 innings vs. Bulldogs)
Saturday, May 6
Week 2 Player and Pitcher of the Week (05/01/06 - 05/07/06)
Player of the Week goes to 1B Doug Ryba of the Warriors for his 3 for 3 performance against the Phantoms. Doug had a walk and two doubles to go along with his 5 RBI's on the day.
Pitcher of the Week goes to the Colonial's knuckleballer, Jexx "Sexxy Jexxy" Varner, who held the Orioles to a lone hit in the last half of the seventh inning in his complete game effort. He had six strikeouts on the way to his team's first victory of the season.
Friday, April 21
Week 1 Player and Pitcher of the Week (4/24/06 - 04/30/06)
Ben Gwin of the Ducks earns 2006's first Player of the Week Award going 3 for 4 with an RBI and a stolen base against the Black Sox (Ben also struck out the only batter he faced on the mound).
Chris Feathers of the Orioles nails down his first victory of the season with 12 strikeouts against the Phantoms, earning himself the Pitcher of the Week Award.
(Notables: 10K's by Phantoms Pitcher Paul Anderson and 8 K's in 3 innings of work by Black Sox pitcher Matt Dalton.)
Saturday, April 15
2005 All-Star Game
2005 PITTSBURGH NABA ALL STAR GAME: MONONGAHELA (DUCKS/BLACK SOX) outlasted the ALLEGHENY ALL STARS by a score of 7-6. However, Allegheny center-fielder John Tremel (Knights) was the obvious choice for MVP. Tremel went 4-4 at the plate with 2 home runs, a single and a double. Tremel was also on deck hoping to hit for the NABA's first cycle with a triple when the game ended. Congratulations to Adam Smith of the Ducks on his pitching victory for the Monongahela Division and Rick Whailen (Ducks) for his save.
Week 12 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week: John Tremel of the Knights reaches base and scores 5 times (1-1, 3 BB's, HBP) in one game.
Pitcher of the Week: M. Dukovich of the Pythons strikes out 15 Warriors en route to a 4-3 victory that propelled his team into the playoffs.
2005 FINAL AWARDS
2005 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: WARRIORS
2005 RUNNERS UP: BLACK SOX
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: MATT SLAVONIC-BLACK SOX
PITCHER OF THE YEAR: DON STETZER-RANGERS
BATTING CHAMPION (AVG.): DUSTIN WINSTON-PYTHONS- .750
HOME RUN CHAMPION: MATT SLAVONIC-BLACK SOX- 4
RBI CHAMPION: TOM MEDVITZ-WARRIORS- 28
STOLEN BASE CHAMPION: CHRIS SALO-KNIGHTS- 13
PITCHING-ERA: LUKE DEMSEY-BLACK SOX- 1.22
PITCHING-STRIKEOUTS: DON STETZER-RANGERS- 47
Week 11 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week: Matt Dalton, formerly of the Blue Jays minor league system, pitches the Black Sox to the league's first perfect game over the Knights (11K, 0 Hits, 0 Earned Runs, 0 Baserunners).
Pitcher(s) of the Week: The Knights pitching staff tosses a 3-pitcher (Chris Feathers, Eric Chimenti, John Tremel) no-hitter against the Eagles.
Week 10 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week: Ben Gwin of the Ducks leads his team in a double-header, eventually upsetting the division leading Black Sox with his effort: 5 for 9, 3 singles, a double, a home run, and 7 RBI's.
Pitcher of the Week: Brian Strom of the Pythons goes the distance and stymies the up and coming Eagles hitters for a complete game 10 run victory.
Week 9 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week: Going 4-4 with 6 RBI's, 2 HR's and 3 Runs Scored, Andrew Zatman of the Black Sox earns the Player of the Week Award (6/25).
Pitcher of the Week: Drew Nelson of the Black Sox again blanks another opponent. The Eagles managed zero runs against Nelson while his team cruised to a huge victory.
Notable: Chris Feathers of the Knights shuts down the potent offensive attack of the, then, league leading Black Sox. Feathers gave up a mere two runs to a team that averaged almost 9 runs per game beforehand.
Week 8 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week: Adam 'Blank' Robinson of the Rangers hits two home runs in one inning, collects 5 RBI's and a stolen base while going 3 for 4 in his teams rout of the Eagles.
Pitcher of the Week: Drew Nelson of the Black Sox 1 hits the Pythons and allows his team to cruise into a playoff clinching victory.
Week 7 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week: Tom Medvitz-Warriors, 9RBI, 3 Runs, and 7 for his last 8 in two victories this week.
Pitcher of the Week: Matt Swetz-Ducks, brilliant performance in a close, complete game (loss) to the first place Black Sox.
Week 6 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Because of the abbreviated holiday weekend, Week 6 is considering statistics earned from June 27-July 10.
Player of the Week: Luke Demsey of the Black Sox almost single-handedly unseated the undefeated Warriors on the mound. Demsey gave up two hits (one of them an infield bunt) and one earned run on his way to a victory. Demsey also contributed at the plate with an RBI that ultimately was the game-winner.
Pitcher of the Week: The Ducks' Matt Swetz was impressive against the Pythons tossing a gem and quickly breezing through their hitters. Swetz accumulated 9 strikeouts and gave up a mere 3 hits on the day en route to his victory in a match pitted for revenge on the team who had beaten them just days before.
Notable: The Black Sox's Shane Kramer came up big in the most clutch of situations against the Rangers. Down by three runs in the top of the 7th inning, Kramer delivers a 2-out Grand Slam to sink the Rangers in dramatic fashion.
Week 4 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Gustavo Lopez of the Warriors earns Player of the Week honors in week 4 for his 2 for 2, 2 Home Run, 3 Run, 2 HBP's, 4 RBI effort against the Rangers.
Pitcher of the Week is a no-brainer this week as Jon Herniak of the Warriors tosses his team's first no-hitter in history against the Pythons (13 K's).
Week 5 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week for Week 5 is an impressive outing put forth by the Pythons' catcher Dustin Winston. Winston went 5-5 against the Ducks with 3 1B's, a 2B, a 3B, 3 Runs Scored, a walk, 2 RBI's, and a stolen base.
Pitcher of the Week is awarded to Chris Hoover of the Insulright Gators in his impressive thwarting of the Black Sox offense. Hoover also led his team to victory by way of his bat at Moore Park Thursday night. Congratulations goes out to Chris on his performance.
Week 3 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Matt Slavonic of the Black Sox went 4 for 4 (a double short of the cycle) with 2 RBI's and 3 runs scored against the Rangers to earn himself Player of the Week honors.
Pitcher of the Week is awarded to Steve Heckman of the undefeated (unbelievable 2 ties) Warriors who compiled 15 strikeouts against the Knights.
Week 2 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Going 2 for 3 with a single, double, a walk, 3 RBI's, 3 runs and 3 stolen bases against Insulright, the Black Sox's Dan 'The Man' Stell is Week 2's player of the Week.
In his complete game effort against the Warriors, the Python's Ben Scott earns the Pitcher of the Week Award fanning 11 players and allowing only 5 hits to the potent offense of last year's Championship Runners-Up.
Week 1 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Week 1's Player of the Week goes to the Duck's Rob Swanger. Rob went 4 for 6 at the plate with a double, triple, walk, 4 RBI's, 4 runs, 2 steals and no errors in the playing field.
Pitcher of the Week was earned by the Ranger's Don Stetzer in his victory over the Ducks in Week 1.
2004 FINAL AWARDS
2004 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: BLACK SOX
2004 RUNNERS UP: WARRIORS
CO-MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: TOM MEDVITZ-WARRIORS and KENNY RAYL-BLACK SOX
CO-PITCHERS OF THE YEAR: LUKE DEMSEY-BLACK SOX and IAN DICKMAN-DUCKS
BATTING CHAMPION (AVG.): JASON WITZBERGER-EAGLES-.562
HOME RUN CHAMPION: TOM MEDVITZ-WARRIORS and KENNY RAYL-BLACK SOX-5
RBI CHAMPION: TOM MEDVITZ-WARRIORS-22
STOLEN BASE CHAMPION: CRAIG BOLEY,STEVE HECKMAN-WARRIORS-9
PITCHING-ERA: LUKE DEMSEY-BLACK SOX-2.00
PITCHING-STRIKEOUTS: IAN DICKMAN-DUCKS-56
Week 11 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Jason Witzberger of the Eagles collects a number of hits and leads his team into the playoffs with his magnificent eye at the plate (league leader in walks). Brit Hagan of the Rangers goes 9 for 13 over the weekend with a Home Run, 8 Singles, 2 Walks, 3 RBI's and 5 Stolen Bases. Jason and Brit share the final regular season Player of the Week Award.
Justin Slavicek of the Yankees strikes out the first 12 Black Sox of the game en route to a season-high 14 in five innings of work. His high velocity fastball earns him the Pitcher of the Week Award.
(Honorable Mentions: Don Stetzer-Rangers and Chris Bartell-Eagles both pitch one-hitters over the weekend)
Week 10 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Chris Bartell of the Eagles earns this week's award for his effort against the Warriors. Chris led the inning off with a home run and ultimately ended the affair with the Division leading Warriors with a walk-off Grand Slam.
Although he surrendured nine runs, Ian Dickman outlasted the Maulers in tossing a league record 157 pitches. His effort earns him yet another Pitcher of the Week Award.
Week 9 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Player of the Week: Matt Hixon-Ducks
Pitchers of the Week: Jeremy Sheehan & Nathan Smith-Rangers
Week 8 Player & Pitcher of the Week
A clutch performance by Shane Kramer of the Black Sox in a come-from-behind victory over the Ducks earns him the Player of the Week Award. Shane went 2-3 with 2 singles, a walk, a game tying run in the 7th, and a game winning RBI in the 8th on an infield single.
Luke Demsey of the Black Sox edged the Ducks' Ian Dickman for this week's Pitcher of the Week. Both pitchers fared amazingly well against two offensive teams, but Demsey's 13 strikeouts and only one walk and one earned run in 8 innings pitched solidified his nod for the award.
2004 LEAGUE LEADERS (as of August 7)
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-HITTING-
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(minimum 25 Plate Appearances)
BATTING AVG:
HOME RUNS: T.Medvitz-Warriors-5,Kenny Rayl-Black Sox-5; C.Bartell-Eagles-4; B.Hagan-Rangers,M.Klayko-Yankees,M.Slavonic-B.Sox,J.Torcasio-B.Sox-3
RBI'S: T.Medvitz-Warriors-22; M.Slavonic-B.Sox-14; C.Bartell-Eagles,B.Gwin-Ducks-13
STOLEN BASES: S.Heckman-Warriors-8; B.Hagan-Rangers,K.Rayl-B.Sox-6; R.Florian-Yankees,J.Emrock-Maulers-5
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-PITCHING-
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(minimum of 20 Innings Pitched)
ERA: Luke Demsey-Black Sox-2.00; S.Heckman-Warriors-2.75; Ian Dickman-Ducks-4.02
INNINGS PITCHED: Ian Dickman-Ducks-47; J.Jacobs-Maulers-37; L.Demsey-B.Sox-35; D.Stetzer-Rangers-32
STRIKEOUTS: Ian Dickman-Ducks-56; J.Jacobs-Maulers-47; L.Demsey-B.Sox-43; D.Stetzer-Rangers-38
WINS: L.Demsey-Black Sox,Ian Dickman-Ducks-5, B.Heintzelman-Warriors-4; 3 Tied with 3
Week 7 Player & Pitcher of the Week
Ryan Mori of the Black Sox and Ron Florian of the Yankees share this week's Player of the Week award. Mori went 2 for 2 with a single, double, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases, an RBI and scored 4 runs against the Eagles. Florian not only pitched a perfect inning, but also went went 2 for 2 at the plate with a single, double, 2 walks, a stolen base, 2 RBI's and 4 runs scored against the Pythons.
Luke Demsey of the Black Sox 2 hit the Eagles (Chris Bartell of the Eagles collected both hits) while striking out 7 in the affair.
A notable effort on the part of Sean Rayl of the Black Sox must be acknowledged as he saved a run and ended the game on a spectacular leaping grab of a line drive in the final inning against the Eagles.
Week 6 Player & Pitcher of the Week
This week's award was a difficult one to distribute because of tremendous offensive outputs by two teams in separate gam |
