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Strong pitching abounds in Bantam League action
FARMINGTON — Brayden Moon hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the fifth inning, and the Farmington Outlaws notched a 1-0 victory over the Rattlers in Bantam League action on Wednesday night.
Moon also picked up the win following 11 strikeouts on the mound. Blair Boyd added a single for the Outlaws (2-0).
Wade Scherffius doubled and Tristan Brown singled for the Rattlers. Both teams were limited to two hits.
Raiders 2, Yellow Jackets 1
DESLOGE — Eli Claywell delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the fourth inning, and the Desloge Raiders eased past the Potosi Yellow Jackets, 2-1 at Brightwell Park.
Kolten Poorman scattered three hits and recorded 12 strikeouts for the win. Brian Chandler scored a run following a triple, and Trae Robinson had a single and two walks for the Raiders. Drew Forney also singled and scored.
The Yellow Jackets received singles from Noah Jacobsen, Ethan Nickson and Dylan Wright. Nickson allowed just four hits and fanned five on the hill.
Stars 2, Bandits 0
FREDERICKTOWN — The Bismarck Stars broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the fifth inning, and collected a 2-0 road triumph over the Fredericktown Bandits.
Austin Jarvis recorded eight strikeouts over three innings for the win after relieving Grant Latham, who fanned three batters in two frames. Hunter Drake, Latham and Jarvis each had singles for the Stars.
The Bandits had hits from Kyle Brady, Isaak Starkey and Winthie Couch.
Hustle 7, Bulldogs 6
FARMINGTON — The Leadwood Bulldogs mounted a furious fifth-inning rally before falling 7-6 to the Farmington Hustle on Wednesday night.
Jacob Meinershagen finished 3-for-3 with a triple, and Jared Barnett went 2-for-3 with a double for the Bulldogs, who scored six times in the fifth before stranding the tying run at third base.
Ty Simily added a triple and Parker Forshee had a double, while Emily Hickman and Clayton Crick chipped in singles. Barnett struck out nine batters over four innings.
CAL RIPKEN LEAGUE
Longhorns 10, Braves 0
DOE RUN — Pitchers Logan England and Saige Barton combined for a no-hitter, and each contributed a single at the plate on Wednesday, as the Farmington Longhorns coasted past the Desloge Braves 10-0.
Jonah Barnes paced the Longhorns with a triple. JoJo Augustine and Justin Boehm each had doubles.
Yankees 4, Jaguars 2
DESLOGE — Two runs in the fifth inning helped the North County Yankees earn a 4-2 victory over the Farmington Jaguars. Seth Tiefenauer had two hits and struck out seven batters for the win.
Austin Tounsand went 2-for-3, while Wyatt Thompson, Trevor Mason and Anthony Brakefield added singles for the Yankees.
Evan Dunivan finished 2-for-3 with a double for the Jaguars. Calvin Lynch ripped a double and Coby Moon singled.
Moon also picked up the win following 11 strikeouts on the mound. Blair Boyd added a single for the Outlaws (2-0).
Wade Scherffius doubled and Tristan Brown singled for the Rattlers. Both teams were limited to two hits.
Raiders 2, Yellow Jackets 1
DESLOGE — Eli Claywell delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the fourth inning, and the Desloge Raiders eased past the Potosi Yellow Jackets, 2-1 at Brightwell Park.
Kolten Poorman scattered three hits and recorded 12 strikeouts for the win. Brian Chandler scored a run following a triple, and Trae Robinson had a single and two walks for the Raiders. Drew Forney also singled and scored.
The Yellow Jackets received singles from Noah Jacobsen, Ethan Nickson and Dylan Wright. Nickson allowed just four hits and fanned five on the hill.
Stars 2, Bandits 0
FREDERICKTOWN — The Bismarck Stars broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the fifth inning, and collected a 2-0 road triumph over the Fredericktown Bandits.
Austin Jarvis recorded eight strikeouts over three innings for the win after relieving Grant Latham, who fanned three batters in two frames. Hunter Drake, Latham and Jarvis each had singles for the Stars.
The Bandits had hits from Kyle Brady, Isaak Starkey and Winthie Couch.
Hustle 7, Bulldogs 6
FARMINGTON — The Leadwood Bulldogs mounted a furious fifth-inning rally before falling 7-6 to the Farmington Hustle on Wednesday night.
Jacob Meinershagen finished 3-for-3 with a triple, and Jared Barnett went 2-for-3 with a double for the Bulldogs, who scored six times in the fifth before stranding the tying run at third base.
Ty Simily added a triple and Parker Forshee had a double, while Emily Hickman and Clayton Crick chipped in singles. Barnett struck out nine batters over four innings.
CAL RIPKEN LEAGUE
Longhorns 10, Braves 0
DOE RUN — Pitchers Logan England and Saige Barton combined for a no-hitter, and each contributed a single at the plate on Wednesday, as the Farmington Longhorns coasted past the Desloge Braves 10-0.
Jonah Barnes paced the Longhorns with a triple. JoJo Augustine and Justin Boehm each had doubles.
Yankees 4, Jaguars 2
DESLOGE — Two runs in the fifth inning helped the North County Yankees earn a 4-2 victory over the Farmington Jaguars. Seth Tiefenauer had two hits and struck out seven batters for the win.
Austin Tounsand went 2-for-3, while Wyatt Thompson, Trevor Mason and Anthony Brakefield added singles for the Yankees.
Evan Dunivan finished 2-for-3 with a double for the Jaguars. Calvin Lynch ripped a double and Coby Moon singled.
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Reader Comments (28)The comments below are from readers and do not represent the views of the Daily Journal
Triple D posted on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Well lets back up a bit before college or even HS, having ones name known helps them make it to the next level. I probably put a bit more emphasis in suceeding to the next level than I should, but I feel like whether it's sports or class work or your career that one should always be focused on the next level, and work towards that. Of these I mention with the exception of class work, being known among your peers helps you suceed.
old cynic posted on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Question is, how does all the attention and the emphasis on stats and playing for attention and noteriety affect the kids? How does it affect their enjoyment of just being kids playing a kids game?
It is not about college scholarships, but of course that is where this whole discussion started.
It is not about college scholarships, but of course that is where this whole discussion started.
Triple D posted on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Cynic I watch the LL World Series because it's good to see good kids doing good things. Part of the same reason it's good to read about them in the paper. The media is always full of kids doing bad things, it's nice to read about the good ones, it kind of keeps you believing in or kids.
Triple D posted on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Cynic, I think whatever you do it doesn't hurt to be known amoung your peers. If my kid decides to play ball at MAC one day, when the coach sees his name, I want him to say oh I've heard of this kid. As a coach when I have tryouts, when a kid shows up that I've never heard of I have no choice but to judge him soley on his performance during the tryout and he may not be having his best day or two. However if I've read about him I may look past a bad tryout because I know what he's capable of. I almost look at this as a resume.
old cynic posted on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Triple D, I get to thinking you are pretty level-headed and then you go and make a comment like this..."I do believe it is important for these kids to become known among the local sports community". I ask, why?
Since I really do think you are a reasonable person based on your posts, I will take this further.....we completely jumped off the ledge when we started televising the Little League World Series on ESPN. The idea you have is the same thing on a smaller scale.
This may be hypocritical, and I guess it is, but I watch those games. I have always enjoyed watching the little guys and girls play more than the pros. Why? Because they do not get paid. The game is more pure. I of this other stuff ruins that.
Since I really do think you are a reasonable person based on your posts, I will take this further.....we completely jumped off the ledge when we started televising the Little League World Series on ESPN. The idea you have is the same thing on a smaller scale.
This may be hypocritical, and I guess it is, but I watch those games. I have always enjoyed watching the little guys and girls play more than the pros. Why? Because they do not get paid. The game is more pure. I of this other stuff ruins that.
Triple D posted on Friday, May 23rd, 2008 at 8:42 am
While I would agree most colleges aren't using the DJ as a scouting resource, I do believe it's important for these kids to become known amoung the local sports community. It has to start somewhere. I'm also thankful that the local radio stations are starting to broadcast these games as well.
old cynic posted on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 at 12:18 pm
To Pool Player, I can assure you there are no college (not even MAC) and no pro scouts that are looking in the Daily Journal for prospects.
I agree with poster who said, play for the here and now and enjoy the game.
I agree with poster who said, play for the here and now and enjoy the game.
Crazy posted on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 at 5:42 am
Newspapers have nothing to do with college coaches and recruiting. If your good, you have nothing to worry about as far as moving on to the next level. Get a clue!
baseball mom posted on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 10:58 pm
i have sit here and read all of these and i see only 2 that is congrats. who cares if your kid makes in to high school or college to play ball enjoy the excitement in the here and now. and right now im proud my son's team and coaches i don't agree with them but if they are playing the kids they think will win the game that is fine. but if they are playing the kids they are related to like cusins, or nephews, or what have you.my son doesn't get alot of playing time but i know he is only 7 and has the rest of this life to play ball.we play bantam b/c community doesn't really teach you the fundamentals you need for baseball. its just throw it to the pitcher and the play is over they don't get to make outs or anything like that. so forget about your feelings and just let the kids play ball if they are great their day will come!
POOLPLAYER posted on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 3:11 pm
MOST KIDS WILL NOT MAKE IT TO THE MAJORS I AGREE. BUT IT IS FUN TRYING. REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE BEING SCOUTED BY A PERSON OR TEAM YOUR NAME MUST BE RECOGNIZABLE. SCOUTS DONT DRIVE FOR 300 MILES TO CHECK OUT A PROSPECT BECAUSE THEY WANT TO. THEY DRIVE 300 MILES BECAUSE THEY READ ABOUT THE PLAYERS IN PAPERS AND HEAR LOTS OF RUMORS ABOUT THERE TALENT. IM NOT SAYING EVERYTHING SHOULD BE IN THE PAPER IM JUST SAYING KIDS WILL NOT SUCCED IF THERE NAME IS NOT OUT IN THE PUBLIC. THE MORE TIMES A KIDS NAME IS IN THE PAPER THE MORE RECOGNIZABLE HE IS TO OTHERS AND MIGHT GET SCHOLARSHIPS BECAUSE HIS TALENT IS SEEN AND HEARD ABOUT. WORD OF MOUTH TRAVELS. HOW DO YOU THINK PLAYERS GET SCOUTED BY COLLEGES. SCOUTS DONT DISCOVER TALENT THEY SEE FOR THERESELF WHEN THEY HEAR ENOUGH ABOUT IT. JUST THOUGHT ID GIVE SOME INFO.
Triple D posted on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 10:43 am
To Cynic, I'm not counting on a scholarship, but I do know many that have made it to MAC with one and a couple of kids I know have done even better.
Triple D posted on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 10:39 am
Sorry apparently my apostrophes didn't make it through the copy and paste move. That should have been "we'd".
To Triple D posted on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Who is "wed"?
As in: ". Dont get me wrong wed be ecstatic"
and
"wed be even happier if he made it "
As in: ". Dont get me wrong wed be ecstatic"
and
"wed be even happier if he made it "
old cynic posted on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Triple D, you have it right. As long as the kid loves to play, a parent who puts in the time and spends the money should be appreciated. Just be careful. Many who loved it when they were young, parents went overboard, kid learned not to love it. I commend you.
There is some politics, but not as much as most people want to say. Best kids play mostly.
My point, do not play for the name in the paper. Teaching the wrong thing. Should be hard work, teamwork, love of the game, being with friends, making new friends.
Remember, by the time your son or sons reach their senior year in high school, a very small percentage will still be playing baseball.
Why is that? Number of reasons, but one is burnout and another is too many expectations when they are young. Do not expect to have a college player.
Do not count on the scholarships. Even the very best baseball players do not get "full ride" scholarships. Big misconception.
There is some politics, but not as much as most people want to say. Best kids play mostly.
My point, do not play for the name in the paper. Teaching the wrong thing. Should be hard work, teamwork, love of the game, being with friends, making new friends.
Remember, by the time your son or sons reach their senior year in high school, a very small percentage will still be playing baseball.
Why is that? Number of reasons, but one is burnout and another is too many expectations when they are young. Do not expect to have a college player.
Do not count on the scholarships. Even the very best baseball players do not get "full ride" scholarships. Big misconception.
Triple D posted on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Cynic Now Im confused, if you had fun and your kids played what are you bellyaching about. I agree being competitive should be and can be fun. I too wish there wasnt all the political BS associated with baseball, but that stuff is everywhere in life, work, school, EVERYWHERE. We as parents have to acknowledge it and teach them to ignore it or rise above it; if we dont do it on the diamond then well just do it elsewhere. Are you also opposed to High School baseball? The reason I ask, is if a kid wants to play HS ball he better be playing somewhere competitive or he wont have the experience and skills to make the team. My kid dreams of playing pro ball some day, we are realist enough to understand this is very lofty, on the other hand some do make it and Im not in the habit of crushing his dreams. Dont get me wrong wed be ecstatic if hes able to walk on at MAC because hell be doing what he loves, wed be even happier if he made it to a better school with a scholarship.
Triple D posted on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Cynic, it should be a rewarding life experience, if a kid isnt having that they should get out. I have two sons one in college who is a standout student and soccer player but only a mediocre baseball player and while he played both MABA and city ball he got more pleasure from city ball. On the other hand I have a 13yr/old who is a standout student and baseball player. He played community ball from the time he was five until he started MABA at 8. He has been a key player since day one, always being selected for post season play, hes very competitive in nature and would be frustrated playing in a less challenging league. The past two springs hes played on a tournament team where we travel all over to compete. Our family loves this activity and more importantly HE loves it and is making great friends from our area, these memories will be with him for a lifetime.
old cynic posted on Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
To the poster who posted "To Old Cynic". Did you read my posts? It has nothing to do with me. I have my kids raised. Been there and done that. Coached. My kids played. I am happy.
You are the type of overzealous parent or coach I am talking about. You make me laugh with the comment about community league is where you play "to just have fun". You mean the big leagues errr traveling teams are serious business? Not supposed to be fun? Cannot it not be competitive and fun? I think competition is fun.
Thanks for making my argument genius.
My point was not about leaving kids out of the paper. My question, why even put the game in the paper? We teach kids to play to see their name in print and not for the love of the game.
For you, your kid plays for the glory and the championships against watered down competition. The real talented kids throughout the state and country are not playing BR anyway. Do not kid yourself, you are not big time.
You are the type of overzealous parent or coach I am talking about. You make me laugh with the comment about community league is where you play "to just have fun". You mean the big leagues errr traveling teams are serious business? Not supposed to be fun? Cannot it not be competitive and fun? I think competition is fun.
Thanks for making my argument genius.
My point was not about leaving kids out of the paper. My question, why even put the game in the paper? We teach kids to play to see their name in print and not for the love of the game.
For you, your kid plays for the glory and the championships against watered down competition. The real talented kids throughout the state and country are not playing BR anyway. Do not kid yourself, you are not big time.
To Cynic posted on Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
It is good for you to try...but honestly, you might as well just talk to the wall. This is competitive baseball and by-God, winning seems to trump any other lesson (to some not all of the coaches). On one hand, you have your washed-up high school athletes that are trying to relive their glory years at the expense of their kids.Yet,there are others whose only goal in life is to coach a team that will dominate in this league (and will pull out all the stops to make that happen).You have even others whom have made room for their son's "Golden Glove" on the fireplace.Thankfully, there are those coaches who love the game and teaching the game.They are the ones who can teach life-lessons on the tough losses and teach humility in times of victory.They are the coaches that keep sending in the kid riding the pine after countless misses in the outfield, recognizing that the one that he DOES catch is sweeter than than even the taste of victory. Your words are wise, but fall on deaf ears. Rest easy in knowing that some of the good does remain, it is just harder to see sometimes!
to old cynic posted on Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Remember this is not community league they're talking about. It's impossible to mention every child in the paper. Kids that make highlighted plays this week, may not next week. The coaches and players put in alot of time and effort, and they're out to win. If you want your child to play in every game then play community league. Parents should prepare their kids for what may happen if they choose to play competetive baseball. If you can't take the heat, stay outta the kitchen! That's what community league if for........."JUST TO HAVE SOME FUN"!!!
To Triple D posted on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Actually, you are very wrong about the playing time. I just wish I could do it over. I would understand it is not nearly as important as I thought it was and I would try to teach kids to just get out and play the game on their own and for parents to encourage it to happen.
These young parents will look back in a few years and see that I am right.
I am not trying to be mean....just try ing to impart some wisdom on the young folks.
These young parents will look back in a few years and see that I am right.
I am not trying to be mean....just try ing to impart some wisdom on the young folks.
Triple D posted on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
WOW you are a cynic! Why even bother posting such negativity about a story of all positives? While youre right about the fact that before the season is over there will be some people unhappymust you throw the first stone? BTW there will be many kids who have a great season with little or no negativity. Sounds like maybe you or your kid didn't get the playing time you thought you deserved.
an old cynic posted on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 9:23 am
You parents will too learn that putting these games in the paper and making a big deal out of a few kids on the team is the wrong thing to do.
Yankee fan said "All the boys did a great job", yet only a few were mentioned.....why?
He/she also felt the coaches did a great job. That means one thing, "my son played".
This is not meant to be mean, but just a little advice from an old cynic who has been there several times.
I bet before the summer is over, I can find several parents who will not be so enthusiastic. Perhaps even some of the posters on here.
It is still early in the season.
I congratulate the coaches for putting in the time. But, you will be attacked before it over.
Kids, go out and play ball in the yard or down on the field without umpires and parents. That is really where you can have some fun, and it does not even have to be in the paper.
Yankee fan said "All the boys did a great job", yet only a few were mentioned.....why?
He/she also felt the coaches did a great job. That means one thing, "my son played".
This is not meant to be mean, but just a little advice from an old cynic who has been there several times.
I bet before the summer is over, I can find several parents who will not be so enthusiastic. Perhaps even some of the posters on here.
It is still early in the season.
I congratulate the coaches for putting in the time. But, you will be attacked before it over.
Kids, go out and play ball in the yard or down on the field without umpires and parents. That is really where you can have some fun, and it does not even have to be in the paper.
yankee fan posted on Thursday, May 15th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Great job to Garrett too!! I was in too big of a hurry earlier and didn't mention him. Hang in there Chuck, you'll be back soon!!!
yankee mom posted on Thursday, May 15th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
All players and coaches did a great job in last nights game. L.J. Weible & Seth Tiefenaur pitched a awesome game!! Nice to see everyone having fun and working as a team! Keep up the good work!! If you weren't you missed a good game, the best I've seen so far this year!!
yankee fan posted on Thursday, May 15th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Congrats Yankees on your big win!!!! L.J. Weible pitched 4 great innings allowing only one run, Seth Tiefenaur came in and shut'em down. Travis Rion had an awsome triple!!! All you boys did a great job. Great job to Steve and Judd too for keeping the boys excited!! Can't wait till the next game!!
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Sure, coaches have an idea who the better kids are moving up to that next level, but that comes from word of mouth, talking with other coaches, watching, but not reading the DJ articles.
If it does, they are missing that kid who can help the team win without being a top pitcher or one of the top hitters. Lots of other ways to be a good baseball player.
On the other hand, that kid is often overlooked by coaches who are inexperienced or who do not really understand the game. Which really, supports my argument about the reporting to the paper. Basing team selections on rep and stats is wrong.