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Ontario Provincial Championships

Posted by D WAKEFIELD at Sep 4, 2006 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
For results and stories of OBAs, please visit the 'OBA' page. Ilderton Juniors won Gold. St. Thomas Rookie 'A' won Gold. North London Minor PeeWee 'A' won Gold. Lambeth Midget "C" won Gold.
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Ontario Provincial Championships

Posted by D WAKEFIELD at Sep 4, 2006 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
For results and stories of OBAs, please visit the 'OBA' page. Ilderton Juniors won Gold. St. Thomas Rookie 'A' won Gold. North London Minor PeeWee 'A' won Gold. Lambeth Midget "C" won Gold.
After their win at the Junior Elimination Tournament on the August long weekend, the St. Thomas Tomcats followed it up on August 17 by winning the Junior Intercounty, defeating Guelph in the best of 5 series. They will now compete in the Canadian Junior Championships in Guelph as "Team Ontario" on August 23-27.
After their win at the Junior Elimination Tournament on the August long weekend, the St. Thomas Tomcats followed it up on August 17 by winning the Junior Intercounty, defeating Guelph in the best of 5 series. They will now compete in the Canadian Junior Championships in Guelph as "Team Ontario" on August 23-27.
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BATTER LEAVES THE BOX BETWEEN PITCHES

Posted by D WAKEFIELD at Jun 18, 2006 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
THIS RULE DOES NOT APPLY TO ROOKIE BALL IN LDBA PLAY. 1. Once the batter enters the batter's box, he must keep one foot inside the box unless: a. he swings at a pitch b. he is forced out of the box by a pitch c. the pitcher with the ball leaves the dirt portion of the mound or positions himself on the mound farther than five feet from the rubber d. the catcher leaves his box to give defensive signals or adjust his equipment e. anyone is granted time f. he attempts a drag bunt g. the catcher does not catch the pitch h. the catcher or pitcher feints or attempts a play anywhere PENALTY: The umpire shall call a strike, and the ball remains alive. (The defense could attempt a pick-off play, for example.) 2. After leaving the box legally, the rule places no constraints on the batter.