Scrappers

Sunday, May 20th

      A great first tournament game for the Minor A Mud Hens as they took on the Red Wings Sunday afternoon. Red Wings came out strong with big hits from Cole Kaplan, Jaron Wallace, Shane Hoodman and Cody Seacat in the first inning to score 3. That only fueled the Mud Hens to turn it on both offensively & defensively. Mud Hens Kyle Roeder , Zander Fletcher, Jag Burden, Nick Skorheim all had key RBI's. Jag Burden made an amazing diving catch in center field. Great pitching performance on the mound from Chance DiMarco and closer Thomas Williams helped propel the Mud Hens into Victory, final score 10-3

Mud Hens. Pic - Thomas Williams sliding into home plate.

Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Sunday as the Mets outscored Thunder 14-13 in six innings.

The two teams combined for 21 hits in the game.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the sixth, with seven lead changes.

The Mets finally managed to grab the lead after a strong sixth inning.

The Mets scored on an RBI single by Joey Gentilella off Joshua Ocampo, plating Elijah Beyer. Antonio Ventimiglia racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Mets. He singled in the first and second innings and doubled in the fourth inning.

The Mets easily handled Thunder pitching as six hitters combined for 11 hits, six RBIs and 11 runs scored. Six relief pitchers finished off the game for the Mets.

Myles Lopez faced six batters in relief, while Lucas Flynn managed to record three outs to aid the victory. The top of the first saw Thunder take an early lead, 3-0. Ocampo singled to ignite Thunder's offense. Thunder then tacked on more runs when Ocampo scored on a passed ball and Phillips scored on an error.

It didn't take long for the Mets to answer as they scored four runs of their own in the first. The Mets scored on a steals of home by Lopez, Jack Jernigan, Ventimiglia, and Gentilella.

The Mets answered Thunder's top inning with three runs of their own in the fourth. The Mets scored on an RBI single by Jernigan, an error, and an RBI double by Ventimiglia. Gentilella got the walk-off RBI that won the game for the Mets.

By OVLL Correspondent

Nate Madole

Current Team: Rays
Jersey No: 4
Years at OVLL: 7
Past teams played on: Rockies, Angels, Rockhounds, Bulls x2, Rays x2
Favorite Coach: My dad, Coach Kent
High School likely to attend: Huntington / Ocean View
Other sports you play: Soccer, Football
Goals and Aspirations: Play baseball as long as I can, go to college, and get a good job.
What I will miss about OVLL: Hanging out at the fields with my friends all day.
Fondest memory at OVLL: Winning district for the 2011 all-stars, also winning the championship in Minor A on the Bulls.
Message to OVLL: Play every game like you are going to win it.

Nathan Adams

Current Team: Dodgers
Jersey No: 12
Years at OVLL: 7
Past teams played on: Dodgers, Yankees, Sand Gnats, Defenders, Bulls, River Cats, Dodgers
Favorite Coach: Blokdyk, Madole, Volo
High School likely to attend: Marina
Other sports you play: Football
Goals and Aspirations: To be pro.
What I will miss about OVLL: My friends.
Fondest memory at OVLL: I hit two home runs in TOC.
Message to OVLL: Thanks for the memories.

Kelan Long

Current Team: Orioles
Jersey No: 9
Years at OVLL: 9
Past teams played on: Rockies, Padres, Brewers, Twins, Diamond Jaxx, Redwings, Bees, and Rays.
Favorite Coach: Coach Z, Coach Block, Coach Mike, Coach Kent, Coach Volo, Coach Cianca and my dad.
High School likely to attend:  Huntington
Other sports you play: Basketball and Football
Goals and Aspirations: To play a professional sport, preferably baseball.
What I will miss about OVLL: Hanging out at the fields after my games with my extended Ocean View family.
Fondest memory at OVLL: In 2008 on the Diamond Jaxx we had a record of 22 – 1 went to T.O.C. and had a great team.
Message to OVLL: To all my fellow Legends, I hope to continue playing baseball with you.  And to the youngsters of OVLL, I have a mission for you: take care of the place.  I’m not alone when I say that Ocean View has become my home.