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Game Highlights (4/11/14-4/20/14)
Minor A
Hot Rods 13, Knights 9: Friday, April 11
Gavin Kells in a relief pitching stint shut down the surging Knights to lead the Hot Rods to a 13-9 win in a Minor A game Friday, April 11. Kells inherited a grim situation when he took over pitching duties in the third inning. The Knights had already scored eight runs and with a runner on base were threatening to score more, but Kells kept the Knights in check the rest of the way. He allowed no runs on just one hit in three and a third innings, striking out six.
The first three innings of the game provided plenty of fireworks as the teams combined for 18 runs. After the Hot Rods put up a pair of runs in the first, the Knights struck back with five in the bottom of the inning. The five-run Knight outburst featured homers by Dylan Scales and Antonio Ventimiglia. The Hot Rods responded with five of their own in the second inning, but Ventimiglia homered again as the Knights scored three in the inning. The Hot Rods put up another pair in the third and the Knights kept the heat on with one of their own in the same inning.
For the Hot Rods, Ramon Lopez led the Hot Rods in hits with two; Jack Pirooz, Carson Webb, Aiden Hall and AJ Hurtado each got one hit. Lopez, Pirooz, Kells and Van Harmon each scored two runs; Webb, Hall, Wyatt Smith, Myles Lopez and Quentin Custodio chipped in with one run each.
For the Knights, Scales, Ventimiglia and Colby Turner each hit safely twice Jonathan Galbraith also got one hit. Turner and Ventimiglia each scored twice and Scales, Galbraith, Sebastian Aparicio, Aaron Linville and Jackson Penney each crossed the plate. By S. Harmon
It's hard to believe we are at the midway point of the season. Spring Break is here and the OVLL tournament and post season will be here before we know it. We have a few news items to report to you.
Little League Age Rule
"Your letters to Little League were heard” were the words from our District Administrator who attended the Little League Baseball International Congress. "Item 2" on the Congress agenda involved a rule change to the league age determination date, extending the date from April 30 to Dec. 31. Prior to the vote, the Congress was overwhelmed by letters, emails and phone calls from parents across the country, especially from our own West Region District 62, urging the delegates to vote against the rule change. Little League President and CEO Stephen Keener acknowledged the amount of concern expressed from parents regarding the rule change. As a result, the delegates voted on and passed an amendment to the rule change that it would not go into effect until after a three-year transition period. The amendmended rule was passed.
Recap: The new league age rule goes into effect in 2018To determine League age, now only the Year your child is born in will be used
In other words, now if your child’s birthday is after May 1, that is the “league age” of your child for the spring season that same year
So 11 year olds who turn 12 on or before Dec. 31, are now league age 12 for that spring season, playing their 12 year old year as an 11 year old
International countries have been playing under this rule. The rule change brings the US into conformity with other countries
We’d like to thank all of our families who wrote to Little League Baseball to express your concerns about the rule change, Your voices made a tremendous impact on the decision by the Congress to, at least, amend the rule with a three-year period before the change goes into effect. Though we are very disappointed with the rule change, The OVLL Board of Directors is already working on a solution that will enable our league age 13 year olds to continue playing at Ocean View.
For more info on the voting, go to the Little League Baseball Website: 2014 LLBI Congress Voting Results
OVLL Board applications Interested in volunteering countless hours to support our Little League. OVLL Board Applications are available on the website. Please read the description of the positions availible and submit your application if you are interested.
Sportsmanship Day is coming on 4/26 Ready to celebrate and honor sportsmanship. Our annual league picnic and award celebration is just around the corner.
Cardiac Screenings April 26 at OVHS You’ve read the headlines: a young athlete dies from a sudden cardiac arrest while playing a sport. But did you know that a young athlete dies every three days in the US from sudden cardiac arrest? A tragedy that, for the most part, is preventable through early detection. OVLL is supporting non-profit organization Heartfelt Cardiac Projects that will offer cardiac screenings for kids and their families. On April 26, at Ocean View High School, for only $85 (a value of $1,500 of professional diagnostic services) individuals ages five and up will receive a comprehensive cardiac evaluation to pre-screen for this life-threatening condition. For more info or to sign up for an appointment, view the Cardiac Screening Flyer
Spring Break Camp Lifeletics is offering its professional skill clinics for players in all areas of development. The staff of Lifeletics teaches kids baseball in a fun and positive learning environment to develop players through a fundamentals method. April 14-17 $169 (single); $299 (siblings) Flyer
LLBB Passes League Age Rule with Three-Year Implementation Period
Prior to the vote, the Congress was overwhelmed by letters, emails and phone calls from parents across the country, especially from our own West Region District 62, urging the delegates to vote against the rule change. Little League President and CEO Stephen Keener acknowledged the amount of concern expressed from parents regarding the rule change. As a result, the delegates voted on and passed an amendment to the rule change that it would not go into effect until after a three-year transition period.
Recap:
• The new league age rule goes into effect in 2018
• League age is the age that your child is at any time in the calendar year regardless if it falls in the spring season or not
• In other words, if your child’s birthday is after May 1, that is the “league age” of your child for the spring season that same year
• So 11 year olds who turn 12 after May 1, are now league age 12 for that spring season, playing their 12 year old year as an 11 year old
• International countries have been playing under this rule. The rule change brings the US into conformity with other countries
“I’d like to thank all of our families who wrote to Little League Baseball to express your concerns about the rule change,” said Toby Reece, Ocean View Little League president. “Your voices made a tremendous impact on the decision by the Congress to, at least, amend the rule with a three-year period before the change goes into effect. Though we are very disappointed with the rule change, we are already working on a solution that will enable our league age 13 year olds to continue playing at Ocean View.”
For more info, go to the Little League Baseball Website: http://www.littleleague.org/media/llnewsarchive/2014/January-April/2014CongressVotingResults.htm
Please read the following guidelines to assist you in making your decision; and take time to reflect on the words you will write to describe your player, as your words will be read out loud to everyone in attendance. You will be giving our kids a treasured memory for the rest of their lives.
Little League coaches make a tremendous impact on the lives of their players and have the ability to instill self-worth, confidence and life skills that players carry for years to follow. Here are a few guidelines to consider:
- Sportsmanship is not defined by talent or skill sets but character, attitude, and hustle.
- Who gives encouragement through failures?
- Who is coachable, bringing a positive energy to practices and games?
- Who is dedicated to the team?
Please provide your player’s name and completed OVLL Sportsmanship Nomination Form to Joy Madole by April 21. You may email Joy at joymadole.hw@gmail.com or you may print and place the form in Joy’s folder in the snack bar. For questions, contact Joy at 714-402-6222.
As we celebrate the true spirit of sports and competition, please join us on April 26 to honor our kids as they receive their award.
Game Highlights (4/1/14-4/10/14)
Majors
Cardinals 7, Marlins 2: Tuesday, April 8
The Cardinals exploded for five runs in the first inning and rode the strong pitching of Jared Reyes, Paul Wagner and Jimmy Campbell to extend their winning streak to four games.
Joey Legg (2-for-3, two runs), Reyes (2-for-3, two runs) and Wagner (2-for-2, two RBI) paced the Cardinals' offense. Reyes pitched three scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out two. Campbell worked the final two innings and didn’t allow a run.
The Marlins broke through with two runs in the fourth on back-to-back RBI doubles from Anthony Kumaric and Riley Shannon. Joe Moore fought off several tough pitches to finish with a two-hit day for the Marlins.
Nick Shenkman (double) and Angel Zamora (single) had solid hits for the Cardinals (5-4) , while Campbell just missed a home run in the first inning, settling for a long single after his liner hit the top of the fence in center field.
Giants 4, Yankees 3: Sunday, April 6
Another great game of baseball as the Giants and the Yankees battled it out on the Major's field. Yankees starting pitcher, Mauro Ballinas had a great day. He pitched 3 innings, not allowing any runs from the Giants. It was not until the bottom of the fourth that the action began to heat up. Kai Marden scores and the Giants are on the board with one. Yankees fire back in the top of the sixth with a single from Sinjin Choi, Nate Skorhiem on base with a walk and a Home Run from Mauro Ballinas giving the Yankees three. Relief pitcher, William Brooks on the mound for the Yankees making it tough for the Giants but, they were not willing to give up the game. A single from Noah Karliner, followed by a double from AJ Valle and a double from Plewa scores three for the Giants and they take the win 4 to 3.
Cardinals 5, Yankees 4 (7 innings): Saturday, April 5
Kyle Christy scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the top of the seventh to cap the comeback victory for the Cardinals, who trailed 4-0 entering the fifth inning. Paul Wagner pitched the final two innings to get the victory.
Yankees starting pitcher Sinjin Choi delivered a dominant performance, striking out six batters in four hitless innings. The Cardinals erupted for four runs in the fifth to tie it at 4-4 as Wagner, Blake Christiano and David Drigla contributed RBI singles. Jimmy Campbell lined a pair of singles for the Cardinals (4-4), who ran their winning streak to three games. After Christy’s bold slide into home put the Cardinals ahead, the Yankees’ William Brooks hit an opposite-field triple with two outs, but Wagner settled down to get the game’s final out.
Cardinals 10, Pirates 0: Thursday, April 3
A pitching duel took place on the majors field on Thursday night between Shane Hoodman and Joey Legg. Timely hits by Jimmy Campbell, Sean Yackley, Eric Church and Paul Wagner, and Nick Shenkman gave Joey the needed boost to go the distance. Zack Pratte, and Nick Madole added their mighty arms to the pitching duel. In the end, Joey Legg had a perfect game thanks to the hard work of his defense and especially his catcher Kyle Christy. Joey faced 18 batters and retired them all without one of them reaching base.
Minor A
Knights 7, Bats 4: Monday, April 8
The Knights and Bats kept pace with each other and traded the lead seven times; but in the end, Knights prevailed 7-4 over the Bats in a hard fought battle over six innings. The Knights finally took the lead in the fifth and hung on until the end. Knights’ Colby Turner got an RBI double off of Bat’s pitcher Jackson Sles which scored Dylan Scales and an RBI single in the third by Jonathan Galbraith kept the runs coming in for the Knights. Scales and Turner teamed up for four hits and two RBIs. Closing pitcher Antonio Ventimiglia who came in in the fifth inning was able to hold the Bats hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one, and struck out six.
Bats scored three of their four runs in the first and one on an RBI single by Jake Reagan. Bats opening pitcher Evan Knipe and closer Kai Mullens did a great job on the mound; but in the end, Knights were able to hang on to their lead.
Express 6, Knights 6: Friday, April 4
Express and Knights played to a 6-6 tie on Friday at OVLL Minor A.
Ace pitcher Colby Turner thwarted the Express’ batters while he was on the bump holding the Express hitless over 1 1/3 innings, allowing no earned runs, walked one, and striking out three batters. Antonio Ventimiglia did his best to jumpstart the offense for Knights , reaching base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI.
Knights couldn't get their bats going while as Nico Hagadorn was on the rubber. He held Knights hitless over 1 2/3 innings, allowing no earned runs, striking out one
Express jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Lucas Flynn started the rally for Express with a single. Then moved Lucas from first to third. Lucas then stole home. Express then tacked on more run when Hagadorn scored on a steal.
Knights brought home three runs in the third inning, and matched that run total in the sixth. In the third, Knights scored on a walk by Antonio, bringing home Jackson Penney.
Express quickly matched Knights 's strong inning with a four-run inning of its own in the sixth. Express scored on a two-run double by Isaac Ballinas and a couple of errors.
Minor B
