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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League
Thursday, July 1, 2010
SUDBURY NORTH STARS REACH THE HALF POINT UNDEFEATED AT 10 AND 0
The Sudbury North Stars seemingly undefeatable in the 2010 season since late May picked up two more convincible victories this week . On Monday evening in a single game played at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park in Azilda , the North Stars easily disposed of the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers 9 to 3 ..Brian Kutchke started for the winners giving up but a single run in his three innings of play on three hits while striking out 2 Steelers and not issuing a single base on balls . Bruce MacDonald came in in the fourth inning to mop up two runs on three hits , fanning one batter and not giving up a single walk. Troy Nootchtai in his first outing of the season for the Steelers gave up all 9 runs , 8 earned , struck out 4 North Stars and issued one base on balls. League leading hitter Steve Sabourin led the way for the North Stars going 2 for 3 at the plate (home run , 2 runs scored , 2 runs batted in) .Teammate Jesse St Cyr went a perfect 3 for 3 (triple 3 runs scored ).Justin Nootchtai went a perfect 3 for 3 (triple , 2 runs scored ) in a losing cause for Whitefish.
The North Stars continued their winning ways on Wednesday night in Whitefish . In the opening game the Garson Hounds came from behind a 1-0 deficit in the bottom of the sixth inning when for the second game in a row pitcher Gary Lamothe was the hero . With nobody out and the bases loaded , he hit a strong double to right field clearing the bases and giving the Hounds a second come from behind victory this time 3 to 1 . Veteran Doug Foley started for the Hounds giving up but a single run (unearned) on three hits striking out 2 Steelers and not issuing a single walk . Gary Lamothe , the eventual winner in relief took over in the fourth frame facing but 14 batters , giving up 2 hits ,striking out 5 batters and not issuing a single base on balls. Danny Nootchtai went the distance for the Steelers , giving up 3 runs (all earned) , 5 hits , fanning 2 Hounds and issuing one base on balls .Gary Lamothe led the way for the Hounds going 1 for 2 (double , 3 runs batted in ) . Justin Nootchtai hit 2 for 3 (double , run scored ) in a losing cause for the Steelers.
In the nightcap , the North Stars picked up their 10th strait victory of the season with a 8-1 victory over the Parry Island Hawks. John Ainslie ( now 8-0) went the distance for the league leading North Stars giving up but a single run (earned) on 5 hits while fanning 6 Hawks and issuing one base on balls. Matt Tobobundung also went the distance for the Hawks giving up 8 runs (7 earned) on 8 hits .He struck out 9 b atters and issued 4 base on balls. Mike Cain led the way for the winners going a perfect 3 for 3 (double , three runs scored , 2 runs batted in) while Walter Jr Tobobundung also hit 3 for 3 (2 doubles , triple) in a losing cause for the Hawks.
League play resumes on Monday night in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park with a doubleheader starting at 7 PM when the North Stars take on the Garson Hounds followed by the nightcap at 9 PM under the lights when the Whitefish Lake Steelers face the Pickerel River Cardinals. Next weekend starting on July 9th , three of our league teams (North Stars ,Stelers,and Hawks ) will be taking part in the Huntsville Fastball Tournament.
Roger Legendre
League head statistician and public relations liaison
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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
JOHN AINSLIE PICKS UP HIS 9TH MOUND VICTORY
The Sudbury North Stars continued in the winning lane on Monday night in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park .The North Stars took a 4-0 lead after one frame then held on for a 8-6 victory over the Garson Hounds .John Ainslie ,the league's top pitcher a(nd still undefeated went the distance giving up 6 runs(all earned) on 10 hits while striking out two Hounds and issuing 4 base on balls. Gary Lamothe (2-3) also went the distance in suffering his third loss scattering 6 hits , giving up 8 runs (7 earned) , striking out 5 North Stars and issuing 1 base on balls. Lanny Fichette (double , 2 runs scored , 1 RBI) and Ben Bast (double , run scored) hit 2 for 3 for the North Stars while Eric Ace went 4 for 4 in a losing cause for the Hounds.
In the nightcap the Whitefish Lake Steelers continued their slump in losing their 7th in a row against the Pickerel River Cardinals. Pickerel took a 6-1 lead into the fourth and then scored 7 more to win going away 13-3.Jonathan Contin (2-4) went all the way in picking up his 2nd victory giving up but 2 runs (one earned) on 3 base hits while fanning 11 (tops in one game this season by a pitcher) and not issuing a single base on balls . Al Guenette ( 0-2) also went the distance in registering his second defeat on giving up 13 runs ( 11 earned) , 16 hits , striking out 5 batters and issuing 1 base on balls . Alex Ashawasagai led the way for the Cardinals with a perfect 4 for 4 at the dish ( triple , 4 runs scored , one run batted in ) Teammate Ed Brennan hit 3 for 4 (double , 2 triples , 3 runs scored , 1 run batted in ) . Angelo Selarno (double , triple ,run scored ) hit 2 for 3 in losing cause for the Steelers .
League play resumes Wednesday night in Whitefish with a doubleheader starting at 7 PM when the Garson Hounds take on the Pickerel River Cardinals followed at 9 PM under the lights with the Whitefish Steelers facing the Parry Island Hawks.
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball diamonds .! Don't forget to check out our league web site where new additions have been added [ www.nickelfastballplaysoftball.ca ]
Roger
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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League
Thursday, July 8, 2010
JONATHAN CONTIN PITCHES A 1-0 3 HITTER GEM
Pickerel River Cardinals on the move of late picked up a key victory on Wednesday night in Whitefish just in time just before their weekend tournament in HJuntsville. The Cardinals were led by their ace Jonathan Contin(3-4) who went the distance not giving up a single run on three base hits while striking out 9 Garson Hounds and issuing but 2 base on balls . For their part the combined duo of veteran Doug Foley (0-0) and Gary Lamothe (2-4 , suffered the loss his 4th) gave up but the single run in the fifth (earned) on 7 hits while striking out 6 Cardinals and issuing 3 base on balls. Mike Aho led the way for Pickerel (winning run scored) going 2 for 3 at the plate while Shane Bene and Todd Parsons both hit 1 for 2 in a losing cause for the Hounds.
In the nightcap , the Parry Island Hawks got the better of the slumping Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers 8 to 4 . Matt Tobobundung (3-2) went the distance in collecting his third victory of the season . Matt gave up 4 runs (all earned) on 6 hits while fanning 13 the best by a pitcher in a single game this season surpassing the 11 established by Jonathon Contin Monday night in Azilda against these same Whitefish Steelers. Matt Tobobundung helped his own cause and led the Hawks with a perfect 3 for 3 at the dish ( 2 doubles , 2 runs scored , 2 runs batted in ) with teammate Lance Curry hitting 2 for 3 (double , triple ,2 runs batted in ) . Danny Nootchtai (0-3) started for the Steelers and suffered his third mound loss of the season with veteran Al Guenette (0-2) taking over in the fifth frame . Both pitchers combined to give up 8 runs (all earned) on 10 Hawks hits while striking but one batter and issuing one single base on balls. Justin Nootchtai (double , triple , run scored , 2 runs batted in ) hit 2 for 3 in a losing cause for the Steelers.
Play will resume on Thursday night in Garson at the Lorne Brady Memorial Park when the Pickerel River Cardinals take on the still undefeated Sudbury North Stars (11-0) at 7 PM followed by the nightcap under the lights between the visiting Parry Island Hawks and the home Garson Hounds.
Have a nice weekend! If you can make it out , see you in Huntsville for the 36th annual Huntsville Men's Fastball Tournament ..Four of our own league teams from Greater Sudbury (Sudbury North Stars , Pickerel River Cardinals , Parry Island Hawks and Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers ) as well as one team from the North Shore League the Sagamok River Dawgs will in competition .
Yours in fastball ,
Roger Legendre Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor
I'll be covering the tournament for the Sudbury Star, Northern Life ,My News Sudbury , Sudburysports.com and Al's Fastball
Full report and photos by Sunday night July the 11th or Monday afternoon July the 12th
Keep fit and see you on the fastball diamonds !
Don't forget to check our league web site at www.nickelfastballplaysoftball.ca and enjoy some good readings as well as check out our continuing growing photo gallery
PICKEREL RIVER CARDINALS DEFEAT THE PREVIOUSLY UNDEFEATED NORTH STARS
The Sudbury North Stars 11-0 undefeated record since the start of the season back in May came to an end Thursday night in Garson at the Lorne Brady Memorial Park . Behind the excellent 7 hit pitching of Jonathan Contin (now 4 and 4 ) the Cardinals became the first team to defeat the first place North Stars by a close score of 4-3 . Contin also struck out 10 batters to give him a league leading 52 .The Cardinals are now on a three game winning streak . John Ainslie (8-1) suffered his first mound loss of the season giving up 4 runs ( 3 earned) on 7 hits while striking out 10 batters and issuing one base on balls . Ed "Shaq" Jr Panamick led all hitters for the Cardinals going 3 for 4 (run scored , one run batted in ) while Moe Coutu hit 3 for 4 ( double , two runs scored , one run batted in ) in a losing cause for the North Stars ..
In the nightcap , the Parry Island Hawks gave up five runs in the opening frame and never recovered enough even with a mild surge in the middle innings losing 10-6 to the Garson Hounds . Gary Lamothe ( 3-4) picked up his third victory of the season going all the way in giving up 6 runs ( 3 unearned ) on 6 hits while striking out 10 Hawks and issuing but one single base on balls .Percy Tobobungung (losing pitcher at 0-2) started the game but gave up five runs in the opening frame and giving way to Matt Tobobungung (3-2) who pitched the rest of the way giving up also five runs ( 2 unearned . Both pitchers combined to give up 7 hits while striking out 8 batters and issuing five base on balls . Todd Parson of the Hounds led all hitters with a 2 for 3 performance at the plate ( triple , 2 runs scored , 2 base on balls and one run batted in ) while Matt Tobobungung hit one for three in a losing cause for the Hawks ..
Play resumes on Monday night at Azilda with a doubleheader when the Whitefish Steelers battle the North Stars at 7 PM which will be followed by the Pickerel River Cardinals facing the Garson Hounds at 9 PM under the lights. Once again good luck to all the teams playing in the 36th annual Huntsville Men's Fastball Tournament this weekend and special good luck to our league four team North Stars ,Cardinals , Hawks and Steelers.
On a more sorrowful note , it is with our most deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of Diana Perry at the age of 53 early Thursday morning .. She was the sister of one of our men from the blue crew , Chris Peters .Once again our thoughts are with you and your family Chris.
Roger Legendre
Head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor for the Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball diamonds
WHITEFISH LAKE STEELERS UPSET THE SUDBURY NORTH STARS
The Sudbury North Stars have hit a mini slump to start the second half of the season . After going 11-0 to start the season suddenly the North Stars have lost two in a row . Their latest lost came at the hands of the last place Steelers (2-9-0 ) on Monday night in Azilda . The North Stars led for most of the way but after falling behind 4-3 the Steelers scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh with nobody out to win their third victory of the season 6-5 . Veteran Al Guenette(1-2) went all the way in collecting his first mound victory of the season giving up 5 runs (4 were earned) on 6 hits while striking out 2 batters and not issuing a single base on balls. John Ainslie (9-2) also went the distance for the North Stars giving up 6 runs (all earned) on 7 hits while striking out 4 batters an d also not issuing a single base on balls. Misadis Rice of the Whitefish Steelers led his mates with 2 for 4 performance (home ruin , run scored , 3 runs batted in) while Jesse St Cyr hit 3 for 4 (triple , 2 runs scored) in a losing cause for the North Stars .
In the nightcap , with only eight players the second place Garson Hounds (7-5-0) picked up their 7th victory of the season in dumping the Pickerel River Cardinals 9-3 . Gary Lamothe (4-4) evened his season record at 4 wins and 4 losses going the distance for the Hounds giving up three runs (only one earned) on joist four hits while striking out 6 batters and issuing but one single base on balls . Jonathan Contin(4-5) for the Cardinals also went all the way losing his fifth of the present campaign giving up 9 runs (6 earned) on 8 hits while striking out 6 batters and issuing 2 base on balls .Todd Parsons led the Hounds with a 2 for 3 performance (triple , 2 runs scored )at the plate with teammate Shane Bene hitting 2 for 4 (double) while Ed Brennan (double) and Pat Brennan Jr(double) both hit 1 for 3 in a losing cause for the Cardinals .
Play now resumes on Wednesday night in Whitefish Lake with a doubleheader starting at 7 PM when the Pickerel River Cardinals take on the Garson Hounds followed by nightcap under the lights at 9 PM when the Whitefish Lake Steelers face the Parry Island Hawks .(see attached photos of both the league leading top pitcher(John Ainslie 9-2,3,50 ) and top hitter (Steve Sabourin 708 avrg ,19 runs batted in and a slugging % of 1 478 ) both from the North Stars at this junction of the season)
The 5th Annual Northern Ontario "Brad Rienguette " Ladies and Men's Fastball Championship-The Shamy Shoot Out is now only a little more than a month away (see attached flyer). The previously scheduled 1ST Annual Nickel Ladies Fastball Cham[Championship that was originally scheduled for this coming weekend has been cancelled .
Yours in fastball !
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball diamonds !
Roger Legendre league head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor
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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League
Sunday, July 18, 2010
PERRY ISLAND HAWKS SPLIT TWO GAMES
Last week the Hawks spit two games . In the first one , they took a 5-4 lead into the fourth and held on for a 8-6 victory . Matty Tobobundung (4-2) picked up his 4th victory of the season giving up 6 runs (5 earned) on 4 hits while striking 2 and issuing four base on balls . Al Guenette (1-3) suffered his third loss of the season giving up 7 runs (6 earned) on 7 hits while striking out 2 batters and issuing only one base on balls . Danny Nootchtai (0=1) took over in the 5th inning giving up one run (unearned) , 2 hits and no base on balls were issued . Craig Brown led the way for the Hawks going 2 for 3 (home run ,two runs scored ,2 runs batted in )with teammates Walter Sr Tobobungung and Matty Tobobungung also both hitting 2 for 3 .Misadice Rice (two triples , two runs scored , one run batted in )_ hit 2 for 3 in a losing cause for the Whitefish Lake Steelers .
Later in the week , the second place Garson Hounds pounded 11 hits on their way to a 8-5 victory over the Hawks . Eric "E-man" Abitong (2-0) in only his second appearance of the season came up with his second victory giving up 5 runs (3 earned ) on 6 hits while striking out 7 batters and issuing one base on balls Gary Lamothe took over in the fifth to strike out the side and end the game (time limit) .Matty Tobobungung (4-3)_ went all the way for the Hawks in suffering his 5th defeat of the season giving up 8 runs ( 7 earned) on 11 hits while striking 2 opponents and issuing 2 base on balls .Corey Farmer and Bryan each led the way for the Garson Hounds both hitting 3 for 3 while Jim Pawis hit 2 for 2 in as losing cause for the Hawks.
Play will resume Monday night at 7 PM when the Garson Hounds take on the first place Sudbury North Stars . The 9 PM game has been cancelled and will be played at a later date.
Attached you'll find two photos 1. League leading top pitcher John Ainslie of the North Stars at 9-2 ERA 3,84 WHIP 1,54 and Steve Sabourin of the North Stars hitting 692 with 4 home runs and 19 runs batted in
Roger
Have a good week ! Keep fit !
League head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor
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Jarvis, ON
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Jarvis, ON
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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League
Thursday, July 22, 2010
SUDBURY NORTH STARS CLINCH THE COMMISSIONER'S CUP
On their 16th regular season game , the Sudbury North Stars , now at 14-2-0 clinched first place and the Commissioner's Cup . This now gives the team a direct bye to the semis the second round of the 2010 playoffs . The game had a playoff atmosphere about it and not surprising since the season ending playoff round is only about three weeks away . Both pitchers , John Ainslie of the North Stars and Matt Tobobundung of the Parry Island Hawks (they won the Commissioner's Cup in 2009 ) were at their best supported by excellent defense both in the infield and the outfield .. Some timely hitting combined with strong base running helped the cause of both teams .The North Stars took a 3 to 1 lead into the third inning after scoring a pair of runs in the opening frame and a single in the second . The Hawks added their second run in the 4th inning to make it a close one run ball game . The Hawks score two big runs in the top of the sixth on the clutch hitting double of short stop Craig Brown . In the bottom of the seventh , Matt Tobobundung strikes out the first batter up for the North Stars but then the next two are walked putting the winning run on second base following a double steal . A costly overthrowing error to third base in an effort to tag out the runner off the base winds up in the left field to score the tying and winning run . Ainslie went the distance in picking up his 11th win of the season against 2 losses in allowing 4 runs (all earned) on 11 hits while striking out 6 batters and not issuing a single base on balls . Matt Tobobundung (4-4) suffered the loss , his fourth of the season allowing 5 runs (2 unearned in the costly bottom of the seventh ) on 9 hits while fanning 6 batters and issuing 3 base on balls . Craig Brown of the Hawks led the way in a losing cause going 3 for 4 (double , triple , 2 runs batted in ) with teammate Richard Jason going 23 for 4 (run scored , RBI) .Dwight Beers hit 1 for 3 (triple) for the North Stars . We will have a photo of this year's 2010 Commissioner's Cup winners , the Sudbury North Stars in Tuesday's write up . This was the nightcap .
In the opener which only lasted the minimum 5 innings , the Pickerel River Cardinals behind the fine pitching of Alex Ashawasagai (1-0) , his first full outing of the season dumped the last place Whitefish Lake Steelers 12-5 .The game was called because of the 7 run mercy rule . Alex gave up 5 runs (4 were earned) on 9 hits while striking out 3 batters and issuing but one single base on balls . Danny Nootchtai (0-4) suffered his 4th mound victory of the season giving up 12 runs (11 earned) on 11 hits while fanning 2 batters and issuing 2 base on balls . Ed Panamick Jr , Cardinals (soon to be a first time father) led all hitters going a perfect 3 for 3 (2 doubles ,3 runs scored ,RBI ) .Teammate Earl Contin went 2 for 3 (home run [his first of the season], 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in ) . Misadice Rice on a tear of late hit 2 for 3 (double ,run scored ,RBI ) in a losing cause for the Steelers .
Attached is a action photo from Wednesday night's first game between the Cardinals and the Steelers . The batter is Misadice Rice of the Steelers , the catcher is Kevin Flood of the Cardinals and the plate umpire is Chris Peters .
Play resumes tonight in Garson at the Lorne Brady Memorial Park when the Cardinals of Pickerel River take on the Hounds of Garson at 7 PM and that will be followed by the nightcap under the lights scheduled for 9 PM when the Whitefish Lake First Nation do battle with the Parry Island Hawks .
Have a nice weekend ! Keep fit ! Don't forget this weekend fastball tournament in Sagamok (the third annual) ) The up coming Ontario Summer Games with the under 16 girls fast pitch in Lively and the boys in Azilda .The 5th Annual Northern Ontario Fastball Championships -The Shamou Shoot Out . There is also fastball this weekend in Elk Lake . The selection of our all-star team for the 6th annual All Star Extravaganza to be played in Sagamok sometime in late August or early September with the North Shore All Stars. There is lots to do and see . Check our league web site at www.nickelfastballplaysoftball.ca -its been up dated (statistics, fastball results , profile section) and 16 new photos coming up this afternoon in the photo gallery .
Yours in fastball ,
Roger Lergendre RMMFL head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor
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Friday, July 23, 2010
35 RUNS , 48 HITS , 4 HOME RUNS
To say the least , Thursday night's games in Garson at the Lorne Brady Memorial Park were interesting .In then opener the up and coming young bucks from the Whitefish Lake First Nation behind the fine pitching of veteran Al Guenette (2-3) , who collected his second mound victory of the season , smashed 14 hits ,scored 10 runs in a sound 10-3 victory over the second place Garson Hounds . The Steelers scored 5 runs in the 3rd frame and 4 runs in the fifth frame on their way to a convincing 4th victory . Justin Nootchtai led the way for Whitefish with a perfect 3 for 3 (double , triple , run scored , RBI ) with teammates Misadis Rice 2 for 4 (double) , Owen Peltier 2 for 4 (double , home run , 3 runs scored , 3 runs batted in ) and Al Guenette 2 for 3 (double) also hitting well. The dynamic duo of Justin "vacuum" Nootchtai at short stop and versatile Misadis Rice both from the thriving young Steelers of Whitefish are hitting at combined 14 for 20 or 700 in their last three outings(photo attached) .Dan Quesnel hit 2 for 3 (double) in a losing cause for the Hounds . Al Guenette went the distance for the Steelers , giving up 3 runs (all earned) on 7 hits , striking out 4 batters and issuing 2 base on balls . Veteran Doug Foley (0-1) started for the Hounds( suffered the loss) and then gave up to Mac Ruddy in the 5th .Both pitchers combined to give up 10 runs ( 9 earned) on 14 hits while striking out 4 batters and not issuing a single walk .
The onslaught of runs and hits continued in the nightcap when the Parry Island Hawks led by their veterans and younger players erupted for 20 base hits and scored 16 runs on their way to the largest run victory this season of 16-4 over the Pickerel River Cardinals . The Hawks opened the first frame with a 5-4 lead but then scored 5 more runs in both the 2nd inning and 4th inning never looking back . Matt Tobobundung (5-4) picked up his 5th win of the season giving up 4 runs ( all earned in the first inning) on 5 hits while striking out 4 batters and issuing 2 base on balls . Ed Brennan 0-2/nd loss of the season ) started for the Cardinals gave way to Alex Ashawasagai in the third who gave way to Pat Brennan Jr in the 4th .All three pitchers combined to give up 16 runs ( 15 were earned ) on 20 hits while striking out 2 batters and issuing but one single base on balls . Walter Jr Tobobundung led the parade of Hawks hitters going 3 for 4 ( 2 doubles ,2 runs scored ,RBI) with teammates Craig Brown (2 for 4 /double) , Matt Tobobundung (2 for 3 /2 run homer) ,Eric Legendre (2 for 2 /triple) , Dana Judge (2 for 3 /triple ,2 RBI's) ,Rich Jason (2 for 2 /home run) Adam Judge (2 for 3/ 3 run homer ) and Frank "Bonkers" Pegahamagabow (2 for 2 ) also hitting well . Ed "Shaq" Panavick Jr hit 1 for 1 in a losing cause for the Cardinals . Two caption photos from Thursdays games accompany this story (check the attachment)
Play now resumes on Monday night July the 26th in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park when the Garson Hounds take on the first place Sudbury North Stars at 7 PM which will be followed by the nightcap under the lights at 9 PM between the Parry Island Hawks and the Pickerel River Cardinals .
Don't forget this weekend that there are two fastball tournament .There is one in Elk Lake and one other in Sagamok First Nation .
Have a good weekend! Don't forget that August is just around the corner with the Ontario Summer Games starting in Greater Sudbury on August the 10th( great under 16 divisions in both girls and boys fastball as well as several other great events during a four day period) . For the teams interested the THE Annual Northern Ontario "Brad Rienguette Memorial " Ladies and Men's Fastball Championship -The Shamou Shoot Out is only 27 days away with the deadline for entry being August the 15th-its filling out quickly , therefore don't miss your chance to have your team in it .If you need a flyer just email me at er_legendre@sympatico.ca an d I'll send you one .
Keep fit sand see you on the fastball diamonds !
Yours in fastball ,
Roger Legendre league head statistician as well as public relations liaison/advisor
Photo 2 At bat is Bryan Welsh of the Garson Hounds ,catching from Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers Josh Shawanda and behind the plate is Kevin Roy
Photo 1 On your left is versatile Misadis Rice while on your right is four year veteran the short stop vacum Justin Nootchtai
The bats were booming Thursday in Garson
2010-07-27
by Randy Pascal
If fastball is said to be a pitchers' game, someone forgot to inform the Rick MacDonald Memorial Fastball League crew last Thursday night. The double-header at Lorne Brady Park in Garson would see no less than 33 runs cross the plate as a large percentage of hitters were clearly "zoned in" on the target.
The young and rapidly improving Whitefish Lake Steelers continued to flex their offensive muscles of late, pounding the second place Garson Hounds 10-3 with an impressive 14-hit attack. Leading the way at the plate were Justin Nootchtai (3/3 - double, triple and RBI), Misadis Rice (2/4 with a double), Owen Peltier (2/4 - double, home run, 3 runs scored and 3 RBIs) and winning pitcher Al Guenette (2/3 with a double).
Dan Quesnel ripped a pair of hits in a losing cause for the Hounds as the pitching tandem of starter Doug Foley and reliever Mac Ruddy could never really get untracked. Mind you, the damage was mild compared to the nightcap as the Parry Island Hawks register the largest run-scoring output of the season, thumping the Pickerel River Cardinals 16-4.
Walter Tobobundung Jr smashed a pair of doubles as part of his three-hit evening while Craig Brown, Matt Tobobundung, Eric Legendre, Dana Judge, Rich Jason, Adam Judge and Frank Pegahamagabow all finished with two hits apiece in a 20-hit Parry Island onslaught. The Hawks led by just one run, 5-4 after the first, but added another 5-spot in the second, matching that again in the fourth in routing the Cards.
Matt Tobobundung had little to complain about when it came to offensive support in chalking up his 5th win of the season, while Ed Brennan took the loss before giving way to Alex Ashawasagai and Pat Brennan Jr in later innings.
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Midland, MI
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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League - July 26
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
TEAMS ARE IN A PLAYOFF MODE
Two games were played Monday night in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park . In the opener the Garson Hounds handed the Sudbury North Stars only their third loss of the season as they defeated them by the score of 5-2 . Gary Lamothe ( 6-5) still not completely healed from a work accident last week , went the distance for his 6th victory of the season , giving up but two runs ( both earned) on just 4 hits while striking out a season high 9 batters and issuing only one base on balls . His opponent , John Ainslie (11-3 ) also pitched the whole game in suffering only his third mound loss of 2010 in giving up 5 runs ( 4 earned ) on 7 base hits while striking out 7 batters and issuing but one base on balls . Corey Farmer of the Hounds led all batters with a 2 for 3 ( home run , 2 runs scored , RBI ) performance at bat with teammate Todd Parson , 2 for 3 (double , run scored ) also hitting well . Moe Coutu hit 2 for 3 in a losing cause for the North Stars .
In the nightcap , the Pickerel River Cardinals came from behind to edge the Parry Island Hawks 7-6 in the bottom of the seventh frame . Jonathan Contin ( 5-6 ) picked up his 5th victory of the present campaign in giving up 6 runs ( all earned ) on 10 base hits while fanning 8 batters and issuing 2 base on balls . For his part Percy Tobobundung (0-3) also went the distance in suffering his 3rd loss of the season in giving up 7 runs ( 6 earned ) on 7 base hits while striking out 9 batters ( a season high) and issuing 2 base on balls . Jonathan Contin helped his own cause by going 2 for 4 ( 2 doubles , 2 runs scored ) in his plate appearance . Walter Sr Tobobundung hit 3 for 4 ( 2 runs scored ) in a losing cause for the Hawks .
Play will resume on Wednesday night in Whitefish Lake when the Pickerel River Cardinals take on the host Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers at 7 PM followed by the nightcap at 9 PM when the Parry Island Hawks face the first place Sudbury North Stars .
Contrary to some popular belief which was announced earlier in the year around April , the Northern Ontario Fastball Championship - the Shamou Shoot Out ( 5th annual) is not on the weekend of August the 13th to 15th but rather on the weekend of August the 20th to 22nd . (see attached flyer) . See also attached the flyer for the second annual Parry Island Fastball tournament (September 10th to the 12th )
Attached you will also find the following two captioned photos : 1. Sudbury North Stars (this year's first place finishers -Commissioner's Cup ) and one from the 1st game on Monday night between the Hounds and the North Stars (Eric Ace of Hounds at the plate ; John Ainslie of the North Stars pitching) .
This year's 5th annual All Star Extravaganza ( North Shore VS Rick McDonald ) is set for Saturday September the 18th in Sagamok .
Yours in fastball ,
Roger Legendre
Head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor for the Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League as well as the co-convener for the two up coming fastball tournaments mentioned above
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball diamonds !
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Rick McDonald Memorial League - 29 Jul
Thursday, July 29, 2010
THE GARSON HOUNDS CLINCH SECOND PLACE
Just 11 regular season games away and two weeks left in the schedule ,the Garson Hounds picked up an important come from behind 5-4 victory over the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers on Thursday night in Garson to secure the important second place in the five team circuit . The young Steelers hot of late led all the way with a 4-2 advantage after 4 frames but the veteran Hounds playing with only 8 players came from behind in the bottom of the sixth inning scoring three runs including a solo home run by Todd Parsons ( his third of the season) to solidify the victory . Gary Lamothe(7-5) , his seventh win of the season , went the distance giving up 4 runs ( all earned) on 10 hits while striking out 4 and not issuing a single base on balls . Danny Nootchtai (0-4) started for the Steelers and suffered the mound victory (his fourth of 2010) and gave way to Henry Nootchtai in the sixth for three batters .Both pitchers combined to give up 5 runs ( all earned ) on 6 hits while fanning 2 batters and issuing one single base on balls . Dan Quesnel led the way for the Hounds going 2 for 3 at the plate (double , 2 runs scored ,RBI ) while Quinton Recollet hit 2 for 3 (double, 2 RBI's) in a losing cause for the Steelers .
In the nightcap for a second time in three games , the Hawks from Parry Island erupted for 15 runs and 17 hits on their way to a convincing 15-1 victory over the Pickerel River Cardinals . Percy Tobobundung(1-3)went the distance in picking up his first victory of the season giving up but one run (earned) on 3 base hits while striking out 5 batters and issuing 3 base on balls . Ed Brennan started for the Cardinals and suffered the loss giving up Qhinton Ashawasagai in the fifth frame .Both pitchers combined to give up 15 runs ( 13 earned ) on 17 hits while fanning 5 batters and not issuing a single base on balls . Percy Tobobundung helped his own cause in going a perfect 4 for 4 at the dish ( two triples ,double ,4 runs scored , 3 RBI's) with teammates Rich Jason (double , home run ,3 runs scored , RBI) and Matt Tobobundung (double , home run - his fourth of the season to tie him for the league lead , 2 RBI's) both hitting 3 for 4 . Ed "Shaq" Jr Panamick ( brand new father of an 8 lb 3 ounces baby boy ,mother Alexis - came into the world on July 28th at midnight) hit 1 for 2 (double) in a losing cause for the Cardinals .
Because of the Civic Holiday Weekend there will be no games on Monday in Azilda .League play resumes next Wednesday night in Whitefish Lake when at 7 PM the Pickerel River Cardinals take on the Garson Hounds followed by the nightcap under the lights scheduled for 9 PM when the Parry Island Hawks battle the host team Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers .
The interest for this year's edition of the 5TH Annual Northern Ontario "Brad Rienguette" Ladies and Men's Fastball Championships or the Shamou Shoot Out is very big . We are now looking at at least some 12 solid men's teams and 4 to 6 ladies entrants . The deadline is not over but the date to secure your position in the tournament is fast approaching that being Thursday August the 5th . The deadline for entry is Friday August the 15th . We will accept all teams until the 15th of August . The more the entries the better the prize money will be .There will also be individual prizes for MVP's and most sportsmanlike players for each game plus individual prizes for each member of the winning teams .
We are putting out a call for all former players (now fastball legends) , ladies and men as well as umpires to come out to the opening game and ceremonies of August the 20th at 6:30 PM in Azilda to be present as we will honor them .If you are going to be present please email me at (er_legendre@sympatico.ca) with a small historical resume on yourself-it would be greatly appreciated .
| NORTH STARS ADVANCE , HAWKS TIE SERIES
Two exciting games were played in semi final action on Wednesday night in Whitefish .In the opener between the Sudbury North Stars and the Garson Hounds ,two league veteran teams ,the North Stars were looking to end the series and move on to their fifth consecutive league finals but as the saying goes , the deciding game is never easy . It certainly was the case here . The Hounds took a 3-1 lead after two frames only to have the North Stars score three in the third inning and knot up the game at 4-4 .The North Stars score one more key run in the seventh only to have the Hounds do the same in the bottom of the last frame and force extra innings . The always strong North Stars score four big runs in the top of the eight while the Hounds can only come up with two .The North Stars win 9-7 and 2-0 in the best of three series to move on to the finals . John Ainslie (2-0) goes the distance for his second win of the 2010 playoffs giving up 7 runs ( 6 earned) on 10 hits while striking out three batters and issuing three base on balls( one was intentional) .Eric Abitong (0-2) also went all the way suffering his second defeat in giving up 9 runs (8 earned) on 9 base hits while fanning 3 batters 5 batters (3 were intentional). Joel Belanger led the hitters for the winners going 2 for 4 (double ,2 runs scored ,2 RBI's) with a walk with teammate John Ainslie hitting 2 for 5 (run scored) while Robbie Edwards hit 2 for 4 in a losing cause for the Hounds .
In the nightcap when the Parry Island Hawks and the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers met , the Hawks were in a due or die situation trailing that series of best of three 1-0 . The Hawks were not to be denied as they scored a big five runs in the third after coming up blank in the first two innings but then held on as the young bucks from the Steelers scored three late inning s runs .The Hawks were then hard pressed to hold and win 5-3 tying up the series at one win a piece . Matt Tobobondung (3-0) picked up his third win of the playoffs giving up 3 runs (2 unearned) on 5 base hits while striking out 9 batters and not issuing a single base on balls .Al Guenette (1-1) started for the Steelers and took the loss ,his first of the playoffs giving way to Henry Nootchtai in the fifth .Both pitchers combined to give up 5 runs (all runs were scored on the starter and all earned) on 6 base hits while striking out 8 batters and issuing 3 base on balls . Percy Tobobondung led the way for the Hawks going 2 for 2 with two base on balls .Jim Pawis also hit 2 for 3 for the Hawks while Rick Nootchtai hit 2 for 2 (double) in a losing cause for the Steelers .
The 3rd and deciding game in this series will now go next Wednesday September the 1st in Whitefish under the lights at 9 PM .
Don't forget this weekend in Rama it’s the All Ontario Native Fastball Tournament with 29 teams participating : 15 men , 9 ladies and 5 masters . I'll be reporting all the results with photos by Sunday night or Monday .On the Labor Day weekend it’s the 24th Annual Men's Senior Worlds Fastball Tournament with 32 teams in action from North Bay .I'll be reporting on that one also .Up coming September 10th to the 12th the 3rd Annual Parry Island Fastball Tournament which I'm convening .There will be a ladies division this year .For further information on this one contact Roger at er_legendre@sympatico.ca-the entry fee is $400
Keep fit ! Yours in fastball ! See you on the fastball diamonds !
Roger Legendre
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
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Des Moines, IA
THE RACE IS ON FOR THE BATTING CROWN
There were two games played Thursday night in Garson at the Lorne Brady Memorial Park . We could feel an early sign that August and soon Autumn will be coming along as the cool winds lasted throughout the evening .
In the opener the first place Sudbury North Stars easily handled the Pickerel River Cardinals to the tune of 14 to 2 . The final outcome was never in doubt as the North Stars opened the two first frames with a 6 to 1 lead and then added 8 more the rest of the ways . Bruce MacDonald (2-0) started to collect his second win of the present campaign and then gave way to John Ainslie (11-3) .Both combined to give up 2 runs (both earned) on 6 base hits while fanning 4 batters and not issuing a single base on balls .Ed Brennan (0-5) suffered the loss and gave way to Alex Ashawasagai (1-0) in the fourth inning .Both Cardinal pitchers combined to give up 14 runs ( all earned) on 17 hits while striking out 3 batters and issuing one base on balls . Veteran Moe Coutu led the onslaught for the North Stars hitting 3 for 4 (home run ,two runs scored ,4 RBI's) with teammates Bruce MacDonald and Steve Sabourin (presently one two in the league batting race ) going a perfect 2 for 2 .Ed Panamick Jr hit 2 for 2 in a losing cause for the Cardinals .
In the nightcap , the Garson Hounds and the Parry Island Hawks played to a 4-4 draw . The Hawks came from behind dramatically with two solo home runs in the bottom of the fifth frame .For the Hounds , Gary Lamothe (7-5) went all the way giving up 4 runs (2 earned) on 6 base hits while striking out one batter and not issuing a single base on balls .Percy Tobobondung (1-3) started for the Hawks but gave way to Matt Tobobondung (5-4) following an injury .Both Hawk pitchers combined to give up 4 runs (2 earned) on 6 base hits while fanning 10 opposition hitters and issuing 5 base on balls. Eric Ace hit 2 for 3 for the Hounds while Rich Jason hit 2 for 3 (home run ) for the Hawks .Matt Tobobondung also hit his 4th league tying home run for the Parry Island boys .
League play will not resume now until next Wednesday August the 11th in Whitefish when the Steelers play a doubleheader facing the North Stars at 7 PM followed by a battle with the Hawks under the lights at 9 PM . This will bring the regular season to a close . The playoffs , quarter finals best of three affairs could get underway Thursday night August the 12th in Garson but that decision won't come until early next week . At the latest we will see the opening round on Monday August the 16th in Azalea .
Wednesday night's two games should be crucial to individual hitting battles to be decided.
We are now only 14 days away from the start of the 5th Annual Northern Ontario Ladies and Men's Fastball Championship -The Shamou Shoot Out . It all starts on Friday August the 20th in Azilda at 6:30 Pm with a very special ceremony honoring our lost friend Brad Rienguette and also honoring the past great legends of fastball for this area .Teams have until the 15th of August , the deadline to register their team .
Attached you'll find the up dated league standings and individual leaders .
Roger Head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor
Craig Brown leads the way as Hawks clinch third
2010-08-10
by Randy Pascal
Shortstop turned pitcher Craig Brown showed little rust with the positional change, allowing one run on seven hits and going 3/3 at the plate as the Parry Island Hawks clinched third place in league standings with a 9-1 drubbing of the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers.
Al Guenette ( 3-4) started for the Steelers, eventually giving way to Henry Nootchtai in the fourth. The tandem surrendered nine runs on 16 hits as Rich Jason (2/3 - HR, 2 runs, 2 RBIs) and Walter Tobobondung Sr (2/3) joining Brown in leading the Hawks offense. Brown also tied a league record that was established last week by Dan Quesnel (Garson Hounds), stealing four bases in a single game.
Lance Curry joined in the fun for the Hawks, slamming an inside the park home run for his first round-bagger of the season. Al Guenette slashed a pair of hits in losing cause for the Steelers. Earlier in the evening, the Garson Hounds squeezed out a 4-3 victory over the slumping Pickerel River Cardinals as pitcher Eric Abitong struck out 11 in recording his third win of the year.
Opposing chucker Ed Brennan (0-4) also went the distance, allowing nine hits while striking out three. On a tear of late at the plate, Eric Ace added three more hits and a pair of RBIs to his stats, while pitcher Abitong helped his own cause, going 2/2 with a double and two runs scored. Pat Brennan Jr belted a double for the Cardinals, who will attempt to break out of a tailspin against the top-ranked Sudbury North St
COMEBACK IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
Two exciting quarter final matches were played Wednesday night in Whitefish . In the opener the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers took on the Garson Hounds in the third and deciding game of their best of three affair . The Garson Hounds took a 4-1 lead going into the 5th frame and seemed well on their way to a victory and the series but then the young bucks from Whitefish never gave up coming up with two runs in the fifth and one more in the 7th to send the game into extra innings . In the extra frame the Steelers scored three runs and held on for a 7-5 victory and a 2-1 series win . Danny Nootchtai started for the Steelers and later gave up to Henry Nootchtai with the veteran Al Guenette coming in to close in the 6th,7th and 8th inning preserving the win . All three pitchers combined to give up 5 runs (3 earned) on 8 hits while striking out 6 batters and issuing one base on balls .Gary Lamothe (1-2) went the distance for the Hounds losing his second of the playoffs in giving up 7 runs ( 4 earned) on 11 hits while fanning 3 batters and issuing one base on balls . Syd Nebenionquit led the Steelers with a 2 for 4 performance (double) while Dan Quesnel hit 3 for 4 in a losing cause for the Hounds .
In the nightcap , more excitement was coming . Pickerel River led all the way against the Parry Island Hawks with a 4-1 lead coming to the fifth inning when Matt Tobobondung sat on a hanging inside rise ball and put over the right field fence for a three run homer and a tie game . The Cardinals did not recover as the Hawks scored two more in the seventh and hung on for a 6-4 victory and a 2-0 series win . Percy Tobobondung (0-0) started for the Hawks but gave way to Matt Tobobondung (2-0) who picked up his second victory of the playoffs .Both pitchers combined to give up four runs ( all earned ) on 4 hits (Matt did not give up a hit once he took over ) while striking out 10 batters and issuing 5 base on balls .Jonathan Contin (0-2) went the distance in suffering his second loss of the playoffs in giving up 6 runs ( 4 earned) on 9 hits while striking out 8 batters and issuing one base on balls . Matt Tobobondung led all hitters going 2 for 4 (run scored , 3 run homer) with teammate Craig Brown also hitting 2 for 4 while Earl Contin hit 1 for 2 in a losing cause for the Cardinals .
The semi finals also best of three series will open up on Monday August the 23rd in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park .In series "C" starting at 7 PM the Garson Hounds will face the Sudbury North Stars and at 9 PM under the lights it will be series "D" with the Whitefish Latke Steelers taking on the Parry Island Hawks
Don't forget this coming weekend the 5th Annual Northern Ontario Fastball Championship in Azilda .Special ceremony at 6:30 Pm honoring our lost friend Brad Rienguette followed the recognition of our former legends of fastball .The games get underway at 7 PM
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball diamonds ! See you at the Shamou Shoot Out !
NORTH STARS ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE FINALS
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The second round of the playoffs got underway Monday night in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park Complex . In the opener the defending league champions the Sudbury North Stars got an early scare as the Hounds gave them a good game but in the end the veteran North Stars pulled away for a 9-5 victory and a 1-0 lead in series "A" of the best 3 series . The North Stars took an early 3-1 lead after one frame but found themselves behind 4-3 after three innings . The defending champs then scored one in the 5th and four more in the seventh and won going away 9-5 .John Ainslie (1-0) went the distance for the winners giving up 5 runs ( 4 earned) on 10 hits while striking out 3 batters and issuing 2 baser on balls .Eric Abitong (0-1) also sent the distance for the Garson Hounds giving up 9 runs ( all earned) on 10 base hits while striking out 8 batters and issuing four base on balls .Chad St Cyr led the North Stars attack going 2 for 2 at the plate with a walk ( double ,home run , run 2 , 2 RBI's) with teammate Junior Ilnitski also chipping in with a 2 for 3 performance while Robbie Edwards hit 2 for 3 (double) in a losing cause for the Hounds .In the second game it was a 7-0 victory for Whitefish Lake Steelers over Parry Island Hawks due to a lack of the proper amount of players.
Both series will resume Wednesday night in Whitefish where both the Steelers and the North Stars get a chance to sweep their respective semi final seriesand advance to the league championship series best of 5 which would start next week.
Attached a caption photo from tonight's first game
Roger Legendre league head statistician and public relations liaison/advisor
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball; diamonds !
Don't forget the Senior Worlds fastball championship in North Bay coming up on the Labor Day weekend in September ; the All Ontario Native Fastball Tournament this weekend in Rama ; the 3rd annual Parry Island Fastball tournament September 10th,11th and 12th .
SUDBURY NORTH STARS WIN THE NORTHERNS
Following a great emotional ceremony on Friday night ,the first day of the tournament , the games got underway .On that very Friday evening , the color party from the Lockerby Legion led the players and the officials into the ball field area . The players were introduced and then on bag pipes we heard Amazing Grace and held a moment of silence in memory of our good friend Brad Rienguette who died last year at the age of 50 after a long courageous battle with pancreatic/liver cancer . Ralph Rienguette ,Brad's dad , threw out the first ceremonial pitch to open the tournament . Throughout the tournament ,tickets were sold on a 50/50 as well as a raffle for 7 different donated gifts .Part of the proceeds in both will be given to the Cancer Society in Brad's name and another amount to the Lalonde family who lost their home to a fire last weekend in Copper Cliff . The tournament committee thank the wonderful fans on the weekend for their generosity in contributing to both of these .
Here are the results of the round robin games played sometimes in in climate weather on both Friday and Saturday (attached documents).Final round robin standings(attached)
Championship Sunday
Quarter finals
BEAR ISLAND BRAVES VS PARRY ISLAND HAWKS
The Hawks score three runs in the opening frame and never look back on their way to a close 4-2 victory over the Braves .Both pitchers Peter McKenzie of the Braves and Matt Tobobondung of the Hawks go the distance . Tobobondung gives up but 4 hits and strikes out 5 batters while McKenzie is touched for 8 hits and fans 8 batters .Walter Jr Tobobondung (triple, double ,2 runs scored) and Eric Ace both lead the way for the winners with 2 for 3 performances while Guy Desgroseillers hits 2 for 3 in a losing performance for the Braves
PICKEREL RIVER CARDINALS VS WHITERFISH LAKE STEELERS
Veteran pitcher Mike Loach pitches a gem on a six hitter leading his Cardinals to 7-1 victory over the young Steelers .Mike fanned 12 batters .James Lewis took the loss going the distance for the Steelers .Pat Brennan Jr led the way for the Cardinals hitting 3 for 4 (double , triple) while Justin Soucy went 2 for 3 in a losing cause for the Steelers .
SEMI FINALS
PICKEREL RIVER CARDINALS VS SUDBURY NORTH STARS
This game was over in a hurry as the powerful Sudbury North Stars pounded out 7 hits and scored 11 runs in just two innings on their way to trouncing of the Cardinals 11-0- (10 run mercy rule after 3 innings of play ) .Denis Dewar pitched all three innings for the North Stars giving up but one hit while striking out 4 batters .Mike Loach started for the Cardinals but gave way to Ed Brennan in the third . Joel Belanger was the top hitter for the North Stars going 2 for 3 (triple) .
PARRY ISLAND HAWKS VS RIVER DAWGS
This semi final was much closer as the River Dawgs took a 5-1 lead into the seventh until the never say die Hawks came back to score four in the top of the seventh and create an exciting bottom of the seventh . The drama was over quickly as the River Dawgs led off with a triple by Jesse Gionnette which was followed by a bloop single by Lyle Baibocaiway to score that sixth and winning run .Both pitchers Eric Abitong of the Dawgs and Matt Tobobondung of the Hawks went the distance for their irrespective teams . Eric gave up 9 hits and Matt gave up 11 hits .
CHAMPIONSHIP
RIVER DAWGS VS SUDBURY NORTH STARS
It seemed fitting that last year's finalists met once more for the championship final (the 5th edition .As expected they did not disappoint the large crowd that came out to see some mighty fine fastball . It was for a good part a pitcher's duel between Eric "E-man" Abitong and Corey Stolar .Both had faced each other several times in league play and in tournaments . The North Stars scored four important runs in the bottom of the 2nd frame and seemed well on their way but just one inning later two crucial fielding errors by the North Stars gave two runs to the Dawgs who were right back in the game .In the top of the 5th , the River Dawgs tie the game at 4-4 .Not to be denied and almost as if the Brad "the sham " was shinning on them , the North Stars collect 3 key runs and hold on for a 7-5 victory and the crown of the 5th Annual Northern Ontario "Brad Rienguertte" Men's Fastball Championship . Corey Stolar gave up 8 hits and struck out 6 batters as the winner while Eric Abitong gave up 11 hits and fanned 9 batters .Once again as he did in the semi final , veteran Joel Belanger was the top hitter going 3 for 3(triple ,2 RBI's). Jesse Gionette hit 2 for 4 in a losing cause for the River Dawgs .
RICK McDonalds MEMORIAL FASTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
The second round of the league playoffs gets underway tonight in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park Complex . It’s the best of 3 semi finals . In the opener at 7 PM the Garson Hounds take on the league defending champions the Sudbury North Stars while at 9 PM in the nightcap under the lights the Whitefish Lake Steelers will tangle with the Parry Island Hawks .Game two in both series goes Wednesday night in Whitefish
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball diamonds
Roger Legendre league's statistician and public relations liaison/advisor
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Playoff Drama marks Fastball Semi Finals
2010-08-26
by Randy Pascal
If post-season play is supposed to bring out the best in teams, then give full marks to the final four in the Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League. A pair of semi-final encounters Wednesday night in Whitefish produced a pair of games that were close to the very end.
The opener would see the Sudbury North Stars looking to sweep aside the Garson Hounds, earning a berth in the league finals for a fifth consecutive year. Despite an outstanding season for the Stars, it was a pretty safe bet the Hounds were not about to walk quietly into the night.
It would take extra innings, but a four run outburst in the top of the eighth does the trick as Sudbury outlasts Garson 9-7, moving one step closer to the league crown. The teams were tied at four after three innings of play, trading runs again in the seventh and setting the stage for the extra inning drama.
John Ainslie picks up his second win of the post-season, scattering 10 hits over eight innings of work, while Eric Abitong was tagged with the loss, also going the distance. Joel Belanger (2/4 – double and two RBIs) and John Ainslie (2/5) paced the North Stars’ attack, while Robbie Edwards slapped a pair of hits for the Hounds.
The second semi-final may not have required extra innings, but a third and deciding game will be needed. Trailing 1-0 in the best of three series, the Parry Island Hawks force a rubber match with the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers, chalking up a 5-3 victory.
The Hawks managed all of their scoring in a third inning rally, building up a 5-0 lead and holding the hard charging Steelers late in the game. Matt Tobobondung picked up his third win of the playoffs, tossing a tidy five hitter while striking out nine.
Al Guenette took the loss, giving way to Henry Nootchtai in the fifth. Percy Tobobondung and Jim Pawis finished with two hits apiece for the Hawks, while Rick Nootchtai belted a double as part of a two-hit effort in a losing cause.
The third and deciding game in the Parry Island/Whitefish Lake series is set for next Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m. in Whitefish.
Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League playoffs/second round semis
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
NORTH STARS ADVANCE , HAWKS TIE SERIES
Two exciting games were played in semi final action on Wednesday night in Whitefish .In the opener between the Sudbury North Stars and the Garson Hounds ,two league veteran teams ,the North Stars were looking to end the series and move on to their fifth consecutive league finals but as the saying goes , the deciding game is never easy . It certainly was the case here . The Hounds took a 3-1 lead after two frames only to have the North Stars score three in the third inning and knot up the game at 4-4 .The North Stars score one more key run in the seventh only to have the Hounds do the same in the bottom of the last frame and force extra innings . The always strong North Stars score four big runs in the top of the eight while the Hounds can only come up with two .The North Stars win 9-7 and 2-0 in the best of three series to move on to the finals . John Ainslie (2-0) goes the distance for his second win of the 2010 playoffs giving up 7 runs ( 6 earned) on 10 hits while striking out three batters and issuing three base on balls( one was intentional) .Eric Abitong (0-2) also went all the way suffering his second defeat in giving up 9 runs (8 earned) on 9 base hits while fanning 3 batters 5 batters (3 were intentional). Joel Belanger led the hitters for the winners going 2 for 4 (double ,2 runs scored ,2 RBI's) with a walk with teammate John Ainslie hitting 2 for 5 (run scored) while Robbie Edwards hit 2 for 4 in a losing cause for the Hounds .
In the nightcap when the Parry Island Hawks and the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers met , the Hawks were in a due or die situation trailing that series of best of three 1-0 . The Hawks were not to be denied as they scored a big five runs in the third after coming up blank in the first two innings but then held on as the young bucks from the Steelers scored three late inning s runs ..The Hawks were then hard pressed to hold and win 5-3 tying up the series at one win a piece . Matt Tobobondung (3-0) picked up his third win of the playoffs giving up 3 runs (2 unearned) on 5 base hits while striking out 9 batters and not issuing a single base on balls .Al Guenette (1-1) started for the Steelers and took the loss ,his first of the playoffs giving way to Henry Nootchtai in the fifth .Both pitchers combined to give up 5 runs (all runs were scored on the starter and all earned) on 6 base hits while striking out 8 batters and issuing 3 base on balls . Percy Tobobondung led the way for the Hawks going 2 for 2 with two base on balls .Jim Pawis also hit 2 for 3 for the Hawks while Rick Nootchtai hit 2 for 2 (double) in a losing cause for the Steelers .
The 3rd and deciding game in this series will now go next Wednesday September the 1st in Whitefish under the lights at 9 PM .
Don't forget this weekend in Rama it’s the All Ontario Native Fastball Tournament with 29 teams participating : 15 men , 9 ladies and 5 masters . I'll be reporting all the results with photos by Sunday night or Monday .On the Labor Day weekend it’s the 24th Annual Men's Senior Worlds Fastball Tournament with 32 teams in action from North Bay .I'll be reporting on that one also .Up coming September 10th to the 12th the 3rd Annual Parry Island Fastball Tournament which I'm convening .There will be a ladies division this year .For further information on this one contact Roger at er_legendre@sympatico.ca-the entry fee is $400
Keep fit ! Yours in fastball ! See you on the fastball diamonds !
Roger Legendre
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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League - 5 Aug
Thursday, August 5, 2010
PARRY ISLAND HAWKS CLINCH 3RD PLACE
Two games were played in Whitefish on Wednesday night . In the opener , the Garson Hounds squeezed a 4-3 victory over the slumping Pickerel River Cardinals .Eric Abitong (3-0) in only his third outing of the season went all the way for the Hounds giving up 3 runs (all unearned ) on 3 base hits while striking out 11 batters and not issuing a single base on balls . Ed Brennan (0-4) went the distance in suffering his 4th loss of the season giving up 4 runs ( all earned ) on 9 hits while striking out 3 batters and issuing one base on balls . Eric Ace on a tear of late went 3 for 3 ( 2 runs batted in ) with his pitcher Abitong helping his own cause hitting 2 for 2 (double , two runs scored ,base on balls while Pat Brennan Jr hit 1 for 3 ( double ,run scored ) in a losing cause for the Cardinals .
In the nightcap , new comer to the mound , Craig Brown , a regular short stop helped his team to a convincing 9-1 victory over the Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers . The win clinched third place for the Hawks . Brown (1-0) went the distance for his first win giving up one run (unearned) on 7 hits while fanning one batter and issuing two base on balls . He didn't use any finesse pitches but simply the usual drop ,curve ,rise and the occasional change up and let his infielders do the good defensive work . Al Guenette ( 3-4) started for the Steelers and suffered his 4th loss of the season and eventually gave way to Henry Nootchtai (0-1) in the fourth .Both pitchers combined to give up 9 runs ( all earned ) on 16 hits while striking out 5 opponents and not issuing a single base on balls . Brown helped his own cause by going 3 for 3 at the dish ( 3 runs scored , 4 stolen bases to tie the league record for one game just established last week by Dan Quesnel of the Hounds ) with teammate Rich Jason hitting 2 for 3 (home run ,2 runs scored , 2 RBI's) and Walter Sr Tobobondung also hitting 2 for 3 ( run scored ,RBI ) . Lance Curry of the Hawks hit a solo home run , his first of the season ( inside the park ) . Al Guenette hit 2 for 2 in a losing cause for the Steelers .
Play resumes Thursday night in Garson at the Lorne Brady Memorial Park when the Pickerel River Cardinals take on the Sudbury North Stars at 7 PM followed by the nightcap under the lights at 9 PM when the Garson Hounds will face the surging Parry Island Hawks .
The final day for the first $100 non refundable amount to guarantee you a place in the 5TH Annual Northern Ontario Fastball Championship has come and gone but you still have a second option where you must send in the full amount on the final deadline date of August the 15th . There has been great interest in this year's tournament and we could be looking at 12 or more teams in the men's and 4 to 6 teams in the ladies . Hurry up and sign up before the final deadline of August 15th in 10 days from now .
Fastball fans don't forget to take in the Summer Games in Sudbury -ladies under 16 in Lively and men under 16 in Azilda from August the 11th to the 13th .
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Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League - 2 August
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
THE PLAYOFFS ARE ON THE HORIZON
There are only two weeks or 11 regular season games left before the Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League playoffs get underway . Two of the league's trophies have already been decided .The Sudbury North Stars have clinched first place ,the Commissioner's Cup and a bye into the second round semi finals . John Ainslie of the North Stars is this year's top pitcher (first time in his career ) . The rest of the trophies are still all up for grabs and will be decided before the start of the league quarter finals . All interested teams for the 5th Annual Northern coming up from the 20th to the 22nd of August are reminded to check the flyer on Al's Fastball News 1 from July 2010 . Attached you will find the up dated league standings (teams, hitters, pitchers and category leaders) . The 5th annual All-Star Extravaganza pitting the Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball All-Stars against the North Shore All-Stars is set for Saturday September the 18th in Sagamok starting at 1 PM with the skills competition .
IT’S A BATTLE FOR THE BATTING CROWN
There are just 7 regular season games left before the playoffs get underway . The bottom three teams will battle for position and five players will decide who is the batting champion .We are only 11 days away from the deadline for entry into the 5th Annual Northern Ontario Fastball Championship .Check the Al's Fastball
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