Tuesday, June 14th 6pm PLAYOFF GAME 1: JTG vs. EHC

As the sixth inning was all the mattered to the JTG fans, I'll spare you all the details and mention only the highlights. In the first inning Joe made a tag out to prevent the steal at home on an overthrow. In the second inning, Ryan L. caught a pop fly to center, AJ caught a pop fly as short stop and Jared made the final out on a ground ball as third. In the fifth inning, Joe caught a foul ball to end the inning following Adam's two strikeouts from the mound.
Going into the sixth inning the score was 0-8 EHC in the lead. Jared started us off with a single. Adam followed suit with a single using the old bat and AJ reached first on a fielders choice. It was then Timmy Time and Tim doubled driving in two runs and Nick B. was able to secure a single. Sean singled and advanced to second driving in two runs as he never likes to leave his brother on base. Joe hit a two run home run over the center field fence with the final hit of the game. Way to Go Joe and way to end the game on a high note! The final score EHC 8 and JTG 6. What a well played game and we hope to see and hear all the JTG fans Thursday evening for Game 2! Happy 11th Birthday to Ryan L. The team was able to celebrate after the game with brownies and again congratulations Joe on his first home run of the season.

Sunday, June 12th, 12pm, JTG vs. JMS

Tim was our starting pitcher this cool Sunday afternoon and Tim not only pitched, but made the first out of the game by catching a pop fly. JMS began the fight and 3 runs scored, Nick B. came into pitch with a strikeout and our third baseman made the tag out at third to end the first inning. Our first three batters went down in a row with no hits, but no strikeouts. Sean Came in as out 2nd inning pitcher and struck out the first batter and Nick B. was able to make the tag out at second to retire the side. This was our inning as 15 batters came to the plate and ten runs scored! Tim and Nick walked and Sean doubled driving home his brother. Joey and Ryan L. walked and Sean stole home. Jared doubled driving in 3 runs and Adam reached first on an error using his new bat. AJ singled driving in a run and Tim came to the plate for a second time and singled driving in another run. Nick B. singled and drove in a run and was eventually able to make it home on an overthrow. Sean and Joe walked to advance the score 10-3, JTG in the lead.
AJ came into pitch in the third inning after the fourth batter came to the plate and after two strikeouts, Joe was able to make a sweet tag out at home to end the inning where only one JMS player made it home on an overthrow. Jared walked and Adam grounded out to the infield but advanced Jared to third using his old bat. AJ singled and drove Jared home but was tagged out trying to steal home, nice try AJ!
In the fourth inning, Adam made the ground out as third base, Nick W. made the ground out as second base and Jared then came into pitch. JMS began to fight back with back to back player doubles. Following a single, Jared struck out the final batter and the score advanced 11-7 with JTG in the lead. JTG scored another in the bottom of the 4th: Sean singled, Joe grounded out but Sean advanced to third. Mike P. grounded out to the short stop yet drove Sean home.
In the fifth inning, Adam caught the second batter's foul pop up  for the first out. After the fifth batter, Adam came into pitch. The final out was made by AJ on a fielder's choice throw to Shane at second base. JTG decided we were not done scoring runs yet. Jared reached first on an error and eventually stole third. AJ reached first on an error driving home Jared. Tim doubled and Nick B. grounded out to first yet drove in a run and advanced the runners who were left on base. JMS wanted one more run, so following a single and a double, a second singled drove in the final run of the game. Adam shut them down with two strikeouts in a row to end the game, JTG 14-JMS 8.

Monday, June 6th, 6pm, JTG vs. VB

Can we take anymore nail biters? As the visiting team Nick B. started us off with a single, continuing his hitting streak. Although Adam grounded out, he advanced Nick to second base. AJ hit a triple and drove home Nick B. Tim doubled and drove AJ home. Jared walked yet was forced out a second base when Sean reached first on a fielders choice. Sean stole second base as Joe came to the plate. Tim attempted to score another run but was tagged out at the plate. The tie doesn't go to the runner anymore! What an effort by Tim, yet the score advanced 2-0, JTG in the lead. AJ was our starting pitcher this sunny evening and after walking the first two batters he was able to secure a strikeout. The second out was made by Jared as shortstop. The final out of the first inning was a pop out to center field which was easily caught by Ryan L. The first inning ended in a 2-2 tie.
Joe continued his at bat by starting off the second inning with a walk. Ryan L. also walked and Shane was able to ground out to third base yet drove in a run. Ryan L. stole third and Nick B. doubled driving home Ryan L. The final batters popped out and struck out advancing the score 4-2, JTG in the lead. The bottom of the second was a one-man-show by AJ. The first three batters from VB grounded out to AJ at the mound!
Tim started off the top of the third inning with a double and Sean singled advancing his brother to third base. Joe singled driving in a run advancing the score 5-2. VB fought back hard. Their first batter hit a solo home run, which would be his first of two home runs for the night. The next four batters singled and two runs scored tying the game, 5-5.
The fourth inning did not change the score for either team. Adam reached first base on an error and stole both second and third on overthrows, but was left on third. AJ struck out the first two batters and the final out was made by Jared's throw home to Joe at the plate to make a tag out and end the inning.
At the top of the fifth inning, Tim and Jared singled and both advanced on overthrows during Mike P.'s at bat.  Both Tim and Jared were able to steal home on overthrows to advance the score 7-5. VB fought back again with a single, a double driving in a run, a ground out that advanced a runner to third base, and another ground out to drive in a run and tie the game 7-7.
At the top of the sixth inning, Nick W. walked and Ryan S. came into to pinch run while VB warmed up a new pitcher. Nick reached first on a fielder's choice and Ryan S. was forced out. Nick B. also reached second on an overthrow. Adam singled and advanced to third base driving home Nick B. AJ grounded out to the shortstop but drove in a run. Tim and Jared both walked. Sean doubled and advanced to third driving in 2 runs and was also able to steal home on an overthrow to advance the score 12-7. Jared made the first out on a fielders choice to second base. VB hit a two run homerun! Way to go! Nick B. came in as our closing pitcher and the final out was made when a ground out was hit to Tim on third. The final score 12-9, a JTG victory! Ryan L.'s grandpa also won the 50/50! What a game!

Sunday, June 5th, 12 pm, JTG vs. ELKS

What a game a great victory for JTG and a true team effort was put forth to fight and win! Adam started us off with a single in the first inning, but no others players had a hit. Sean was our five inning pitcher on this Sunday morning and pitched an outstanding game. In the bottom of the 1st, only one Elk player came home.
In the 2nd inning, the JTG players went down in a row with two strikeouts and a ground out to second. Our defense was strong and Sean was able to secure a strikeout, there was a ground out and a pop caught by Joey as catcher to end the second inning.
In the 3rd inning, JTG pulled ahead. Nick B. is on a hitting streak and singled and stole second on an overthrow. Adam singled with his new bat and advanced Nick B. to third base. Tim singled driving home Nick B. and Sean singled and advanced to third base driving in 2 runs, advancing the score to 3-1 with JTG in the lead. In the bottom of the third inning, Ryan L. made a diving catch for a line drive at first to secure the first out of the inning. Ryan S. made a ground out at third and Sean made the third out by striking out the batter.
In the top of the 4th inning Shane singled, but was left on first. In the bottom of the inning, Sean struck out two batters and Adam caught a pop fly to shortstop.
The fifth inning was active for both teams. Nick B. walked. Tim grounded out yet advanced Nick to second base. Sean singled and drove in a run. In the bottom of the 5th Sean struck out the first batter, Ryan Lambert had a solo home run, Adam got the runner out at second on a fielder's choice, and the final out was a ground out to Shawn,  advancing the score 4-2 with JTG continuing in the lead.
In the top of the 6th inning, Ryan L. walked and Shane singled. Nick B. walked and Ryan L. made it home on an overthrow. Adam singled and advanced to second, but was left on base. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Ryan S. was our pitcher. The first batter singled and advance to second base on an overthrow. The next batter grounded out and the runner advanced to third. Ryan struck out two more batters to end the game, JTG 7 and ELKS 2. JTG played with a team effort, a positive attitude, and smiles! Congratulations to the JTG team. Congratulations to Adam, the Colonie Little League player of the week from our JTG team! Way to make us shine and set a positive example for us all!

Saturday, June 4th, 2pm, JTG vs. VFW

As the visiting team, Nick B. started us off with a single but was forced out at second. Adam also singled and stole second and Tim singled advancing Adam to third base. The next two runners went down on strikes leaving Adam on third and no score. Adam was our game pitcher, who took this game with sincere professionalism. The first VFW batter hit a double so Adam fired back with a strikeout on the next batter. Ryan L. caught a pop fly to deep shortstop for the second out and sent the ball home for an attempted out at the plate, but a run was able to score. Nick B. made the final out as second base to end the inning, 0-1 VFW.
The top of the second was uneventful for JTG. Defensively, Nick W. caught a pop fly to right field, Nick B. made a ground out at second and Adam struck out the fifth batter leading us into the top of the third inning.
Nick B. again started us off with a single. Following two pop outs, Sean also singled but was left on first. Ryan S. caught a pop to third in foul territory and Joe W. caught a pop as catcher back to back. The next VFW batter doubled, and the next two singles in a row where two runs scored. Adam struck out the final batter and the score advanced to 0-3, VFW in the lead.
In the 4th inning, Nick W. had a singled and was the only batter to make it on base. Adam started off by striking the first VFW batter out in the bottom of the 4th. The second out was a ground out to Ryan L. at shortstop, the final out was a ground out to Nick. B at second base.
The fifth inning was a busy one! In the top of the fifth, Nick B. singled for the third time this game. Tim and Sean walked and Joe made it to first on a fielders choice where Tim was out at third, but Nick made it home. Ryan L. singled driving in a run and at the end of the inning the score was 2-3 with VFW in the lead by 1 run. Adam rallied striking out the first batter. Nick was able to secure the second out on the third batter with a ground out to second. Although the next two VFW batters had a double and single, our catcher Joe made the final out at home on a throw leaving the score 2-6, VFW in the lead.
The sixth inning was a nail biter for both teams. Shane doubled and Nick singled driving in a run. Adam doubled and Tim singled driving in two runs. Sean singled and Tim slide home successfully on an overthrow. Ryan L. was able to make it to first on a fielders choice tying the game 6-6  in the sixth.
 In the bottom of the sixth, the first out was a ground out to Ryan L. at short stop. Then VFW had a single. Adam struck the next batter out and then the final batter doubled driving in the winning run to end the game, 6-7, a VFW victory.

Thursday, June 2, JTG vs. EHC

With Tim on the mound, in the end of the first there were no runs scored by either team. Nick B. doubled at the top of the 2nd and Sean doubled driving home Nick, leaving the score1-0 at the end of the second inning. In the third inning, Jared was the only one to make it around the bases with a single and stealing second and third, only to be left on third for the inning. In the bottom of the third, two runs scored from EHC. Nick B. walked and was able to advance to third through the inning, but also was left on third in the fourth inning. In the fifth inning, the first three batters went down in a row on strikes and a ground out. The bottom of the fifth was an eventful inning for EHC with Sean C. on the mound where two runs were able to score following a triple by EHC. In the top of the sixth, Tim rallied with a double, but the inning ended with no more runs by JTG. The final score 1-4, an EHC victory.

Tuesday, May 31, 6pm, JTG vs. 99

Tim started the home team off by pitching and although during the inning 3 runs scored, Tim threw 3 strikeouts. At the bottom of the 1st inning, Jared started us off with a triple and Adam a sac fly to send Jared home for the only run scored this inning for JTG. AJ pitched the 2nd inning. The first out was made by AJ (pop fly to pitcher). After 2 batters walked and advanced on an overthrow, many players of 99 scored with multiple singles. We were able to secure an out on third because of an overthrow followed by a strikeout to retire the side. Nick B. started off the bottom of the 2nd inning with a single to center field. Sean followed with a solid single and Joey and Ryan walked (which also walked in a run). Ryan S. reached first on a fielders choice where another run was able to score. Jared had a sac fly which advanced the runners and both Ryans made it home on an overthrow. Adam walked and AJ had a single. Tim singled, driving in a run, Nick followed suit with a single driving in a run as well. Sean singled again driving in a run and the inning ended after 12 batters came to the plate to tie the game 8-8.
AJ walked the first batter at the top of the third and struck out the next three batters in order. Ryan L. singled and advanced to third, but was left there as the next three batters got out. In the top of the 4th Sean pitched to one batter and Adam came into pitch a fabulous and very defensively sound game. At the halfway mark of the inning the score was 10-8, with 99 in the lead. Tim had a single, Nick B. grounded out but advanced Tim to second. The final out was a ground out leaving Tim stranded on second. In the top of the 5th inning, the first three batters went down in a row. Nick W. had a good eye and was able to secure a walk. Jared had a single and Adam doubled bringing Nick W. home advancing the score 10-9 with 99 still in the lead.
At the top of the 6th, the 99 started off with a triple, a pop fly out, a sac fly where a run scored, and finally a ground out to advance the score 11-9 in their favor. Nick B., our second batter had a solid hit but was tagged out at third, what an effort he made though. With two outs on the board, Sean singled, Joey singled and advanced to third base, driving in a run. Ryan L. singled driving in another run to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth inning.
In the top of the 7th inning, after 8 pm, Nick B. caught a pop fly at second for the first out and Adam was able to secure two strikeouts to maintain a tie game. Jared popped out to center field. Adam walked and AJ hit a double. Tim was the final batter and singled, driving in the winning run, advancing the final score 11 to 12, with a victory for JTG! What a well played game and a true team effort to maintain third place in the major's league!

Saturday, May 28, 6pm JTG vs. Daily Gazette

As the visitors, we had the first at bat. Although the first two batters popped out and grounded out, AJ was able to secure a double to start us off. Tim hit a single and advanced to second, and Nick B. singled and advanced to third while two runs scored. The third out was another pop fly, leaving the score 2-0, JTG in the lead. AJ was out pitcher for the evening and the first batter had a solid hit to right, but was thrown out at second with the teaming of Sean as the right fielder and Nick B., our second baseman. Following a single, Adam took his fielders choice to get the out at second. The final out was a pop fly. Joey started the 2nd inning off with a solid double to center field. The next two batter went down on strikes and Jared had a single. The final out was a ground out to the pitcher leaving the score 2-0. AJ only allowed a single sending the other three batter back to the dugout with strikeouts. In the third inning, our three batters popped out in a row. The first DG hitter, got a triple. The third batter singled driving in a run and the other batters struck out or grounded out bringing us into the 4th inning. Sean started us off with a solid double then advanced to third on an overthrow. Nick W. was hitch by a pitch following a strikeout. Nick advance to second on an overthrow. Shane singled driving in a run and was able to be aggressive and advance to second on an overthrow. Jared hit a triple and also was aggressive by stealing home making our score advance 6-1. Adam singled and advanced to second and Mike walked. The other JTG players grounded out to retire the side. DG started off with double and a strikeout with their third batter reaching first on an error. Adam came into pitch and struck out the first batter. The following two batters hit a double and single. JTG fought back and secured the ground out and a solid defensive play at home by Joe, tagging out the runner at home plate. At the bottom of the 4th, the score was 6-4. In the 5th inning, Sean started us off with a triple and was left on third for the remainder of the offensive inning. The second DG batter hit a solo home run advancing the score 6-5. In the 6th inning, Jared started us off with a triple and Adan singled driving Jared home. AJ doubled and eventually stole home. Tim singled driving in Adam and Tim was also able to advance to second and eventually stole home. Nick B. made a nice sac fly to center field. Joey was able to walk and stole second. The final out was a pop fly to center field, yet the score advanced 10-5. What a great team effort that inning to secure those extra runs! The first three DG batters went down in a row to leave the score 10-5. What a great team effort for a well deserved victory over DG. Again, Ryan S.'s grandma won the 50/50!

Friday, May 27, 6pm, JTG vs. Elks

Tim was our pitcher for this mild evening but there was no contending with the hitting, offense, and defense of the Elks. In the 4th inning, Adam came into pitch and Taylor of the Elks hit a two run home run as the third batter. AJ  as our shortstop got an ground out at second and caught a pop fly to retire the side. In the bottom of the 4th after Jared was hit by a pitch and advanced to second, the following three batters went down on strikes. In the 5th inning our defense was strong, but we still could not get a hit. Tim made a ground out as first base, Ryan S. came into pitch and allowed for a strikeout, a walk, and a final strikeout. Although Nick B. and Ryan L. walked this inning, the other batters made a ground out and went down on strikes. The sixth inning started off positive for JTG with a ground out to AJ at shortstop. Then one of the Lambert boys from the Elks, hit a solo home run. Following the next batter, another Elks player got a two-run home run and two batters later another double was hit. Ryan S. was able to secure a strikeout, a walk, and a strikeout to retire our defensive side. In the bottom of the 6th, JTG went down with a strikeout, a pop fly, and a ground out to end the game 9-0. Congratulations to Ryan Lambert of the Elks for his no hitter!  On a positive note, Ryan S.'s grandma won the 50/50! 

Sunday, May 22, 9 am, JTG vs. JMS

This game was fought in seesaw fashion and a true game to have seen. In the first inning Adam and Tim both had singles, but no one scored. Adam was our starting pitcher this morning and had two strikeouts following a walk to start off our game. Rickie of JMS hit a 2 run home run off the scoreboard to begin the game 0-2. Ryan L. walked, but all other batters struck out at the plate. Adam struck out three batters in a one-two-three style rotation with JTG down by 2. At the top of the 3rd,  Adam singled, AJ tripled driving home Adam. Joey was hit by a pitch and on Sean's pop out the runners advanced on an overthrow making the score 1-2.  Following a walk, a strikeout and a walk with JMS advancing their runners on a passed ball, a single drove in another run for JMS. JMS reaches first base on an error while another runs scores. Finally a strikeout ended the inning. Shane walked and Jared starts off the 4th inning with a double. Adam's double drives in two runs and AJ's single advances Adam to third base. AJ steals second and Tim walks to first. Although Joey pops the ball for an out, Adam is able to score on an overthrow and the runners advance. The score is now tied 5 to 5. In the bottom of the 4th, Adam throws two strikeouts before AJ enters to pitch. AJ throws the third strikeout to end the inning. The fifth inning was short and bittersweet where JTG players went down three in a row with two ground outs and a strikeout. JMS fought hard and the score at the end of the inning was 5-7; JMS in the lead. At the top of the sixth inning, Jared singled and Adam doubled bringing Jared home to score. AJ tripled on an error and was able to make it home on an overthrow. Tim singled and Joey made it to first on a fielder's choice allowing for the out at second base. Nick B. singled but the runners were left on base with a pop fly and strikeout where JTG was in the lead 8-7. JMS came into the bottom of the sixth fighting hard with two walks and a strikeout. JMS player Terry singled driving in two runs to end the game 8-9, JMS. Keep positive boys and be proud of your accomplishments on the field and know you fought hard to win.

Saturday, May 21st, 2011, 2pm JTG vs. Vellano Bros.

Tim C. was our starting pitcher on this sunny day and he only gave up two runs in the top of the first inning. Offensively, 18 batters came to the plate. Although it was a great team effort, a noteworthy mention was our 9th batter, Ryan S. who doubled to the left center field fence driving in three runs. The final score after the first inning was 14-2. In the top of the 2nd, Tim had three strikeouts to retire the side. Offensive moves to advance the score to 16-2: Adam walked, AJ, Nick B. and Tim singled, and Sean also singled driving in two runs. In the third inning, with Cramer still on the mound, Nick B made a quick out on the second batter. Jared N. caught a line drive as shortstop to make the second out, and stepped on second base to make a final out of the game, yet continued the ball by throwing it to first getting the batter thrown out, and if there were four outs, that would have been the fourth or a would be triple play. Mike P. walked and made it to second on a pass ball. Nick W.  also walked. Jared singled, AJ doubled driving in two runs, and Tim drove a ball at the pitcher which brought  in two more runs. In the 4th inning, Shane had his pitching debut. Jared caught a line drive and Tim got the ball in right field and threw the runner out at first. What a great long and fast throw! At the end of the inning the score was 20-2. Ryan L. was out 5th inning pitcher. The first batter singled, but the second batter grounded to the pitcher, where Ryan L. made the double play. The final out was a strikeout. Great work Ryan L.! AJ had a solo home run, Tim and Joey walked, and Nick B. and Ryan L. singled to end the inning with the score 22-2. In the 6th inning, Nick B. came into pitch. The first batter doubled and advanced to third, although a throw to Adam at third got the runner out a third as he went off the bag and was tagged out. Next,  AJ caught a pop fly. The final out of the game was a pop fly to Tim in right. Final score 22-2, great job boys, we are back on the winning side! Congratulations!

Saturday, May 14th, 2011, 8 pm JTG vs. VFW

AJ began as our starting pitcher with a strikeout and a walk. The third batter tripled driving in a run. The next player popped to Nick B. and he player on third stole home successfully. Following a walk, there was a strikeout to retire the side. Jared walked, Adam singled, and AJ walked. The next three batters were a strikeout, a fielders choice where they got the force at home and a pop out to the pitcher to end the first inning. The first batter of the second inning was hit by a pitch, yet was tagged out by Jared on an attempted steal to second. After a strikeout and two walks, Adam came into pitch and was able to make a strikeout for the third out. Ryan S. singled and stole second. Mike grounded to the pitcher advancing Ryan to third who in turn successfully stole home for our first run scored. At the end of the inning, the score was 2-1. After a line to second and a triple, VFW had a single which brought in another run. The batter then stole second on an overthrow. Adam had a strikeout, a walk, a single, a walked which brought in another run and a ground out to second. AJ, our second batter had a nice double and Tim singled driving in AJ. After two strikeouts, the score was 4-2 in VFW's favor. Defensively we had a strikeout, allowed a single, a pop fly was caught and a ground out to the pitcher retied the side. Nick B. got a single, Ryan L. grounded out to advance Nick B. Joey singled driving in a run. Adam singled then stole second and Joey stole third on an overthrow. The inning ended with a ground out to second and the score 4-3. In the fifth inning, Adam had three consecutive strikeouts and some noise was heard from the fans for his defense and Tim's solo home run, which is his second for the season. Nick B. was able to walk and steal second, but the rest of out batters went down on strikes tying the game 4-4. VFW had a single, bunted single, a walk, another single which drove in a run, a strikeout, and Joey tagged out a runner and a final strikeout to end the defensive side. Following a ground out, Jared had a single and so did Adam, the final two batters went down on a pop to the pitcher and a fielder's choice to end the game, 5-4, our fourth loss! Keep positive boys and give it your all!

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 6pm JTG vs. EHC

As the home team, Tim started off as our pitcher for this warm evening. EHC had a double to left, a triple driving in a run, a single driving in a run, a single who advanced to second and drove in a run for the first four batters. Tim struck out the next batter, there was a line out to Tim and a tag out at second by Tim to retire the side. Busy inning for Tim! Following a strikeout, Adam reached first on an error and stole second base on a pitching overthrow. Sean singled and stole second and Tim grounded out to first, yet drove in a run. The final batter struck out to end the inning 3-1. The Second inning defense was short and sweet with three consecutive strikeouts by Tim. Nick singled and Ryan L. singled and stole second while Nick stole third. The following batters struck out to end the inning. In the third inning, the batter grounded out to Tim, the second batter walked and was tagged out on an attempted steal. The third batter doubled. The final batter lined out to Tim. On to the offense: Following a strikeout, Sean grounded out to third and Tim to short stop. In the fourth inning, Tim allowed a single and a walk before three quick strikeouts. Joey grounded out to first, Nick struck out and Mike popped out to first to leading us into the fifth inning. Tim had an initial strikeout and then came a double who advanced to third. The third batter singled, driving in a run and a line drive to Adam at shortstop who threw to Ryan L. at first to make the second out. Nick W. caught a pop fly to right field to retire the side. Great job Nick! Jared doubled and the three other batters struck out. After two strikeouts and a walk, Adam came into pitch. He threw a strikeout to finish EHC. After two ground outs and a strike out, the game ended 5-1, our third loss.

Sunday, May 10, 2011 JTG vs. 99 10 am

As the visiting team our first three batters went down with a strikeout, a ground out, and a pop fly. Sean C. started off pitching to four batters bringing in his brother Tim with two strikeouts  and a run walked in with a final score of 3-0 with 99 leading at the end of the first inning. Tim started off the second inning with a walk and stole second on an overthrow. Sean had a double bringing in a run. Sean attempted to steal home but got tagged out. Nick singled and stole third as Ryan S. walked. Tim walked one batter then had three strikeouts to end the inning 3-1. In the third inning, Jared singled, Adam grounded out, although he advanced the runner, and AJ grounded out. Our final out was an aborted attempt at stealing. Defensively, Ryan L. caught a fly ball to center and Tim had two stikeouts. In the fourth inning, Tim made it to first on an error, Sean walked and Mike P. grounded out, yet advanced the runners into scoring position. Nick B. singled. A popfly and double play retired the side. Nick B. pitched the 4th inning. He walked 2 players, the next player had a double driving in a run, the next player grounded to Adam, although a run scored. There was another overthrow where a run scored, a single to centerfield, and a 3 run homerun over the centerfield fence by Abel from the 99. The final out was a popfly to Nick B. to end the inning 11-1. In the fifth inning our first three batters went down in a row. Ryan S. had his pitching debut. The first batter managed a single. Ryan L. tagged out the runner on an attempted steal to second base. The second out was made by Tim on a popfly to center field. The final out of the inning was made by Mike P. who caught a popfly. The sixth inning was short. Ryan L. walked, Tim hit a fielder's choice, and singled where Ryan L. was out at second base. Following a strikeout Mike P. singled and there was another strikeout to end the game. Final score 99 had 12 runs and  JTG had 1, our second loss. Hope all mothers have a Happy Mother's Day! We are proud of our boys.

Saturday, May 7, 2011 JTG vs. Daily Gazette 6pm

Tim C. started off as our opening pitcher with 2 strike outs and a ground ball to AJ who threw the runner out at first. Offensively, Adam T. made a drive to third base, AJ walked and Tim singled and advanced to first driving in AJ to make the score 1-0 at the bottom of the first inning. Ryan L. made his majors pitching debut. After two runs scored, AJ was brought in and made two strikeouts and Sean caught the fly ball to end the inning. Sean had a solo home run over the left centerfield fence! Following Sean, two ground outs and a strikeout retired the side. The third inning was our defensive and offensive inning.  AJ had  one strikeout, a ground ball was hit to Adam for the second out, and pop fly to Tim at first base was the third out. Jared and Adam both singled, AJ walked and Sean tripled bringing in 3 runs. He was then able to steal home. Nick B. singled and Shane walked before our last out, leaving the score 4-2. In the 4th inning, one ground out was made by Jared at third base, and two groundouts were made by Nick B. at second base. AJ singled, but offensively we had two ground outs and a pop fly that was caught. In the 5th inning, Nick B. pitched and had three strikeouts. Joey walked and Sean singled. The inning ended with a pop fly, a strikeout and a tag out at first. The sixth inning kept us fans on the edge of our seats. Adam came into pitch (Enter Sandman was playing)  and the first batter doubled to centerfield and stole to third base. The second batter was struck out. The third batter grounded out to Sean at first, yet a run was driven in. The next batter was able to make it to first base on an error by the centerfielder and advanced to second on an interference call by the umpire. The next batter was able to also reach first base on an error advancing the tying run to third base. The final batter struckout to end the game with another victory for JTG against DG 6-5.

Saturday April 20 6pm JTG vs. JMS

With the nice sunny evening and warmer temperatures, JTG were ready to fight and win. Adam started us off as our pitcher with two strike outs. Ryan L. made a nice play in right field by sending the ball home to cut off a run. AJ headed off a line drive allowing only two runs to score for the first inning. On the offense, Jared was able to make it to second on an error from his pop fly, Adam also made it to second on an error, which brought home Jared. AJ walked and Sean tripled bringing in two runs to tie the game. In the 2nd inning, Adam had three strikeouts in a row, short and sweet. Although our players tried their best, we had a stikeout and two ground outs to end the inning. The 3rd inning was a busy one, with Tim making the play at first, Ryan L. catching a flyout to right field and Nick making a fielder's choice at second. Zach T. from JMS had a solo home run to left field! Adam walked and Tim doubled bringing home Adam. Joe walked and Sean singled, but Tim was tagged out at third. The inning ended 4-3, JTG in lead. In the 4th inning, AJ made an out on a ground ball as shortstop, Nick made an out at second by tagging the runner and Adam had a strikeout. Our offense went down with two strikeouts and a ground out. In the 5th inning, Adam still was pitching strong and had one stikeout. There was a pop fly to Nick B. at second base and a hit to centerfield  by JMS tied the game on an error. Jared was able to get the last out at 3rd to retire the side. AJ singled and stole to second, there were two ground outs and a play at third on a stolen base that lead us into the next inning. In the 6th inning, JMS made a gorundout to AJ as pitcher and two pop outs to first made by Tim to hold our defense. Shane started us off with a single hit to left field, Nick B. singled, Ryan L. walked and the inning ended with a groundout to third sending us into a tie-breaking inning. AJ made two strikeouts and a ground ball to Nick B. at second retired the defense. Adam started off the 7th inning by getting hit by a pitch and being sent to first base. He then stole second. AJ grounded out advancing Adam to third base. Tim singled sending Adam home and ended the inning and game with a victory over JMS 5-4. What a well played game and a true team effort!

Thursday April 28th 6pm JTG vs. ELKS

Tim started the first inning off with a strikeout and only gave up one run. On the offense, Adam and AJ had nice singles yet left the score at 1-0 Elks. In the 2nd inning Tim had another stike out on the defense. Sean and Shane were able to get on base with singles, but the Elks had a strong defense and ended the inning. In the 3rd inning, Tim had two stikeouts and Adam made an out at first for our defense. Adam hit a double but was the only player to make it on base. In the 4th inning, Tim had two stike outs and a fly ball was caught by AJ leaving the score at 2-0 Elks. Our first three batters went down with 2 strikeouts and a groundout. The 5th inning was short with Tim having three strikeouts in a row, yet the ELKS stuck out our three the same way. The 6th inning AJ came into pitch and had one strikeout and Jared had an out at second base, although the Elks brought in some more runs. Ryan S. had a single, with no other player making it on base. The final score was 5-0, ELKS Victory, our first loss.

April 9th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, and 23rd

Our First Game on April 9th we faced Daily Gazette @ 4pm.

2011 Spring Roster

Nick Blaauboer
Adam Tenney
AJ Mazzone
Tim Cramer
Joey Warner
Sean Cramer
Jared Neet
Nick Warner
Ryan Lawyer
Mike Poole
Shane Derusso
Ryan Sorrell-Baritell