Sunday, October 25
League Champions '05, '06, '07, '08, '09; Provincial Bronze '04, '05, Provincial Silver '07, '09; Provincial Gold '06, '08
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| 2009 Regular Season Champions & Ontario Silver Medalists
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Welcome UWO Fastball Enthusiasts!
Ontario Silver for Western: Western (24-1) came up short in the Provincial Championship game losing to McMaster by a score of 0-3. The loss ended the 'Stangs bid for the first ever undefeated season in Ontario University Softball. The 'Stangs had battled McMaster three times earlier this season winning all three by scores of 1-0, 3-1, and 4-3 so the Championship matchup was destined to be another close contest. Mac scored one run in the first on 2 singles and picked up two more in the third following a walk, a single, a sac fly, and another single. Western had base runners in the first, fourth, and seventh but did not score. Tournament MVP, Shannon Galea held the 'Stang offence to just 3 hits in the loss. It is the fifth consecutive Provincial medal for Western having won Gold in both '06 and '08, Silver in '07, and Bronze in '04 and '05. The 'Stangs seeded first in the tournament following an 20-0 regular season won all three Championship tournament round robin games (11-4 vs Guelph; 7-1 vs Windsor; 3-0 vs Toronto) and their semi-final vs Ottawa 7-3. Pitcher, Jackie Mitchell (London) got the Guelph and Ottawa wins, Freshman, Mel Stevenson (Brampton) won the Toronto game with a no hitter, and Shea Black (Toronto) won the Windsor game (all were complete game victories). Lindsey Martin (London) led the UWO offense with 5 singles, a double, and a triple for the weekend, while Meg Hewins (Burlington) got 2 singles, a double, and a triple, Nicole Shillington (Kingston) 6 singles and a double, Julianne Proniuk (Brampton), 4 singles and a double, and Freshman, Kristen Turner (Toronto) 4 singles.
'Stangs Complete First Ever Undefeated Regular Season: Western (20-0) defeated York twice 3-2 and 15-6, Sunday, October 18 at Stronach Park on Senior Day. In Game 1, Senior, Jackie Mitchell (London) pitched a complete game, 4 hitter for her 9th win against no losses. Shea Black (Toronto) won Game 2 improving her record to 4-0. In Game 1, Senior Tri-Captain, Siobhan O'Connell (Mississauga) hit a two out, full count, 2 RBI, double in the bottom of the 6th to put UWO in front for good (one of only 5 hits for Western in the game). In Game 2, the 'Stang bats rebounded pounding out 20 hits. Senior, Tri-Captain, Meg Maddigan (Brampton) went 5 for 5 (2 triples and 3 singles), Tri-Captain, Julianne Proniuk (Brampton) hit 3 doubles, O'Connell continued her game 1 heroics with a triple and a single, Jen Roesel (Brampton) a double and a single, Freshman, Tricia MacKay (Embro) a double and a single, and Freshman, Kristen Turner (Toronto) 2 singles.
The wins make the defending champion Mustangs the number 1 seed for the '09 Provincial Championship to be played at Stronach Park (October 23-25). The action begins at 5:30pm on Friday. Go to www.oiwfa.org for complete schedule as well as scores and updates.
'Stangs Sweep Golden Gaels: Western defeated Queen's 8-1 and 8-3 October 17 to extend their conference undefeated record to 18-0. The defending Ontario Champs occupy first place in the 12 school loop and tomorrow they can complete their first ever undefeated season if they take the doubleheader vs York Lions (noon and 2pm) at Stronach Park. Currently, the Lions occupy 6th spot but only 2 points out of fourth. They need the victories to secure a Provincial playoff spot as several schools are battling for the final few slots. The 8 team Provincial Championship goes at Stronach next Weekend (Oct 23-25). Jackie Mitchell (London) extended her record to 8 wins and no losses in Game 1 with a 5 hitter. Freshman, Mel Stevenson (Brampton,) improved to 7-0 with a 4 hit win in Game 2. Meg Maddigan (Brampton), Julieanne Proniuk (Brampton), Leslie Hanson (Oakville), and Freshman, Rachel Meyer (Toronto) all hit triples for Western. Siobhan O'Connell (Mississauga) added two singles and 3 RBI.
'Stangs Take Bronze at National Championship: Western picked up the bronze medal Monday Oct 12 at the Canadian Intercollegiate Fastpitch Softball Championship at Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener. Western's final game (semi-final) was another thriller but this time a victory was not to be as their late inning comeback fell just short. Following several early inning miscues, the University of Saskatchewan took a 3-0 lead into the 5th inning when Western rallied for 2 runs to draw close. Then, after holding the Huskies scoreless in the 6 and 7th and with two outs and 'Stang Danielle Abdilla (Brampton) on 2B in the bottom ot the 7th, second base player, Nicole Shillington (Kingston) came to the plate. With a double, a single, and an RBI in 3 earlier at bats in the game, the table was set to complete the 'Stang comeback. Shilly drove a shot to deep right field; however, the ball landed in the right fielder's glove at the fence to end the game and with it Western's chance for the National Championship. Later, in the Championship game, Saskatchewan's luck would also run out as a late inning rally by Ontario's Laurier University produced a 7-3 victory and the Gold Medal. Mustang catcher, Julianne Proniuk (Brampton) and third base player, Abdilla were selected to the tournament all-star team.
Next Action: Western continues with OIWFA doubleheaders vs Queen's (Oct 17) and vs York (Oct 18) at Stronach Park. Currently, the 'Stangs lead with a 16-0 conference record. Interestingly, both Laurier and Western have qualified for the '09 Ontario Championship (to be played at London's Stronach Park, Oct 22-25) so the '08 Champion 'Stangs can still repeat as Ontario Champions and, in so doing, they will have an opportunity to defeat the National Champions, as well.
In earlier tournament action, Western defeated Laurier 7-6, Calgary 11-1, St. Clair 9-1 and McMaster 4-3 to advance to the National semi-final. Against Laurier and Calgary on Day 1 of the tournament, Kristen Turner (Toronto) had a triple and 3 singles, Abdilla a double and 3 singles, Shillington a triple, Lindsey Martin (London), Proniuk, and Meg Maddigan (Brampton) each hit doubles, and Meg Hewins (Burlington) recorded 3 singles. Jackie Mitchell (London) and Kristina Lemon (London) split the pitching vs Laurier while Lemon and Mel Stevensen (Brampton, ON) pitched vs Calgary. On Day 2 of the tournament, Proniuk ended the St. Clair game dramatically with a run-rule walk-off 2 run HR in the bottom of the 5th. Shea Black (Toronto) pitched a 3 hitter for the victory. Maddigan added a double and 2 singles, Hewins 3 singles, and both Turner and Jen Roesel (Brampton) 2 singles for the 'Stangs. In the McMaster game, Hewins blasted a solo HR and a 2 run double, while Maddigan hit a double and a single, and both Shillington and Martin got doubles to power UWO over McMaster. Lemon scattered 6 hits for the victory.
'Stangs Go 16-0 with 5-4 Walk-Off Win: Trailing 0-4, Western scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 7th to defeat the Guelph Gryphons 5-4 in a thrilling finish to Game 2. The inning started with a lead-off bunt single by Dani Abdilla (Brampton), followed by a single to left by Freshman, Leah Margolis (Vancouver, BC), and then a dramatic 2 strike, 3 run homerun by Freshman, Rachel Meyer (Toronto). Next, Lindsey Martin (London) singled to left, Julianne Proniuk (Brampton) moved her to 2B with a single up the middle, Leslie Hanson (Oakville) moved Martin to 3B and Proniuk to 2B with a sacrifice bunt. Then, Meg Maddigan (Brampton) singled to right scoring Martin with the tying run and moving Proniuk to 3B. After Maddigan stole 2B, Jen Roesel (Brampton) walked, and Pronuik was forced out at the plate on a fielder's choice, Abdilla came to the plate for the second time in the inning and drove the second pitch she saw up the middle scoring Maddigan for the Mustang victory. Mel Stevenson (Brampton) went the distance for her 6th win.
Earlier in Game 1, Western won 7-1. Jackie Mitchell (London) got the complete game win (her 7th). Martin hit a triple, Roesel a double, Freshman, Kristen Turner (Toronto) two singles, and Meyer, Hewins, Dawn Armstrong (Cobourg), Proniuk, Maddigan, and Abdilla all contributed singles.
'Stangs Improve to 14-0: Saturday, with far better weather than predicted UWO won both vs the Toronto Blues by scores of 7-1 and 8-1. Mel Stevenson (Brampton) got the win in Game 1 (her 5th against no losses) with a two hitter. She had a perfect game through 6 1/3 when a full count pitch hit Toronto's Winnie Law. Leading Western offensively in Game 1 were Freshman Trish MacKay (Embro) with a double, 2 singles and two RBI, Meg Maddigan (Brampton), with a double and a single, and both Dani Abdilla (Brampton, ON) and Freshman, Kristen Turner (Toronto) with 2 singles. Jackie Mitchell (London) scattered 4 hits for the Game 2 win (her 6th against no losses). Freshman, Rachel Meyer (Toronto) hit 3 singles and scored 3 times, Meg Hewins (Burlington), Leslie Hanson (Oakville), Jen Roesel (Brampton), and Abdilla all hit two singles, while Dawn Armstrong (Cobourg) picked up a triple.
'Stangs Win Two Pitchers’ Duels vs Mac: Sunday, with near perfect fall weather, Western battled McMaster in two very entertaining games, both not decided until the final out. In Game 1, won by Western 1-0, Shea Black (Toronto) pitched a 3 hit shutout over 6 & 2/3 when she knocked down a line drive up the middle off the bat of Mac's Alex Blair. Although she had to come out of the game to get stitches to her hand, Black was still able to pick up the ball and throw out Blair at 1B for the second out of inning 7. Jackie Mitchell (London) replaced Black and on three pitches retired Mac's 2B, Sam Naylor on a weak ground ball to 'Stang freshman 2B, Rachel Meyer (Toronto) who easily recorded the final out in an exciting and well played game by both teams. The win was Black's third and Mitchell's first save. Meg Hewins (Burlington) scored the only run of the game in the bottom of the second, when following her lead-off triple, ‘Stang DP, Leslie Hanson (Oakville) drove Hewins home with a deep sacrifice fly to right centre. Game 2, won by UWO 3-1, was just as exciting. Mitchell (5-0) delivered a 4 hit complete game victory. The deciding inning in this one was the fourth inning when trailing 0-1, Western scored all three of their runs. Catcher, Julianne Pronuik (Brampton) led off with a single, followed by a walk to DP, Hanson. After, freshman Tricia MacKay (Embro) entered the game as a pinch runner, ‘Stang SS Lindsey Martin (London) delivered a 2 RBI triple to LF. Martin scored two batters later when CF, Meg Maddigan (Brampton, ON) deposited a ball into RF.
Mac's Shannon Galea went the distance in both games, allowing only 7 Mustang hits and picking up 12 K. The wins improve the 'Stang's '09 record to 12-0 while previously only once beaten McMaster falls to 7-3.
'Stangs Overcome Weather and Brock: On Saturday in on and off again drizzle, Western (10-0) defeated Brock (3-5) by scores of 8-2 and 7-3. In Game 1, Shea Black (Toronto, ON) picked up the win and Melinda Stevenson (Brampton) a save. Jackie Mitchell (London) recorded the complete game win in Game 2. Julianne Proniuk (Brampton) had two triples, a single, 3 walks, and 6 RBI, freshman Kristen Turner (Toronto) added two doubles and a single, and Dani Abdilla (Brampton) 3 singles. Nicole Shillington (Kingston) and freshman Leah Margolis (Vancouver, BC) scored 4 and 3 runs, respectively. Guests of the Mustangs were the Woodstock Storm softball club.
Home Opener A Big Success: On Wednesday evening the 'Stangs battled regional rivals, The University of Windsor Lancers in their '09 home opener. Western's offence picked up right where it left off in Ottawa last weekend defeating Windsor 9-0 in Game 1 and 14-3 in Game 2. Both were run rule shortened games. UWO connected for 22 hits to Windsor's 6. Catcher/designated player, Leslie Hanson (Oakville) hit 2 triples, a double, 2 singles, 9 RBI, and scored 2 runs, while 1B, Meg Hewins (Burlington) had a triple, 4 singles, 2 RBI, and scored 7 runs. Although playing in just one of the games, catcher, Ju Proniuk (Brampton) added a double, 2 singles, 1 RBI, and scored 4 times. Jackie Mitchell (3-0, London) and Mel Stevenson (Brampton) shared a one hit win in Game 1. Stevenson (4-0) went the distance in Game 2 for the win, scattering 5 hits. The wins improve Western's '09 record to 8 wins and 0 losses. Guests of the Mustangs for the games were the Nelson Park Girls softball club.
Western Takes Two From Gee-Gees: On Sunday in the rematch of last year's finalists, UWO (6-0) defeated Ottawa (2-2) twice by scores of 8-1 and 10-8. In Game 1, Jackie Mitchell (London) scattered 4 hits in a run rule shortened game. In Game 2, Western gave up 3 runs in the first inning but scored runs in every inning except the 2nd to win in an exciting game filled with offense. Shea Black (Toronto) pitched 4 1/3 innings and Melinda Stevenson (Brampton) recorded the win in 2 1/3 innings of relief. UWO pounded out 25 hits to Ottawa's 14. Dawn Armstrong (Cobourg), Meg Hewins (Burlington), Meg Maddigan (Brampton), and Nicole Shillington (Kingston) all hit triples, while Lindsey Martin (London) and Ju Proniuk (Brampton) added two doubles each.
'Stangs Sweep Carleton: Western (4-0) took both games vs Carleton (0-2) Saturday by scores of 11-0 and 20-0. Shea Black (Toronto) pitched a 1 hit shutout and Mel Stevenson (Brampton) a 3 hit shutout in games 1 & 2, respectively. Ju Proniuk (Brampton) was 5 for 5. Meg Maddigan (Brampton), Sio O'Connell (Mississauga), Lindsey Martin (London) hit triples while Black and Meg Hewins (Burlington) added doubles.
Ontario Champs Open '09 with 2 Wins in Waterloo: The Mustangs took both ends of their season opening double header in Waterloo Sept 16. Both were 5 inning run rule games (games ends after 5 innings if one team leads by7+ runs (scores were 15-0; 8-1). Melinda Steveson (Brampton) went the distance in Game 1 allowing just 1 Waterloo hit. Jackie Mitchell (London) and Shea Black (Toronto) split the pitching in Game 2 giving up a total of only 3 hits. Mitchell recoreded the win. Offensively, the 'Stangs produced 27 hits led by Catcher, Julianne Proniuk (Brampton) with 2 HR, a triple, 3 singles, 4 RBI, and 2 runs scored; 1B Meg Hewins (Burlington) with a triple, 2 singles, 3 RBI, and 4 runs scored; Dawn Armstrong (Cobourg) with a double, 2 singles, 3 RBI, and 3 runs scored; Lindsey Martin (London) with a double, a single, 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored; and Tricia MacKay (Embro) with a double, 2 singles, 3 RBI, and 3 runs scored.
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