USFBL - 2011 - Colby Lewis takes one for the team!

Rod Barajas launched 2 homeruns and had 7 RBI as the Quebec City Saints really laid it on the Wisconsin Cheeseheads 27 to 8. Barajas was a one-man wrecking crew.  He launched a three-run homer in the 3rd inning, clubbed a three-run home run in the 6th inning and lined a base-hit resulting in a run in the 8th inning. Quebec City lit up the scoreboard in the 6th inning which saw them plate 8 runs on 8 hits, the 7th inning when they had 5 runs on 5 hits and the 8th inning when they had 5 runs on 5 hits. The Quebec City offense man-handled the Wisconsin pitching staff as they scored in 7 of the 9 innings. Daniel Hudson(9-6) picked up the victory, allowing 3 runs in 6 innings. Kevin Slowey recorded his 2nd save. Colby Lewis(3-12) ended up with the loss.  He allowed 7 homeruns in 7 innings of work.

http://usfleagues.net/blog/BLK7WIS@QUE.txt 

USFBL - 2011 - 24 Innings - July 4th Celebration!

Minnesota @ California, July 4th, 2011:

Joel Hanrahan had a strong outing and first baseman Lance Berkman had 5 hits and 4 RBI at Comerica Park as the very strong California Bees beat the Minnesota Mud Dogs in 24 innings by the count of 14 to 13.  The score was tied at 5 after nine. California came out on top in the 24th inning. The key offensive moment was provided by Scott Hairston who excited the crowd when he smacked a three-run homer. California lit up the scoreboard in the 24th inning when they had 9 runs on 7 hits. A wild and woolly affair, this game saw the lead change 6 times.  Josh Tomlin(5-9) got the win allowing 8 runs in 3 innings. Francisco Liriano(2-2) suffered the loss in relief. He was touched for 8 hits and 3 walks in 2 and 2/3 innings.

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USFBL - 2010 - Adrian Gonzalez hits for the CYCLE!

Adrian Gonzalez hit for the cycle and had 5 RBI and Clayton Kershaw went 6 strong innings as the Peoria Red Barons crushed the Quebec City Saints 15 to 1.

Gonzalez had a big evening at the plate. He doubled plating two runs in the 1st inning, tripled in the 3rd inning, singled in the 5th inning, hit a bases-empty home run in the 7th inning and bombed a two-run dinger in the 8th inning. Peoria bats were hot in the 1st inning when they had 4 runs on 5 hits and the 7th inning which saw them plate 5 runs on 4 hits. Quebec City was out-hit by Peoria, 15 hits to 4.

Kershaw(9-10) went 6 innings allowing no runs for the win. Brad Thomas gained credit for his 2nd save. Chris Tillman(1-4) suffered the loss. He gave up 5 runs and 8 hits in 5 innings.

USFBL - 2010 - 23 inning game !

Joey Votto had 4 hits as the Cleveland Sandlots bested the Red River Rebellion in 23 innings 7 to 3 at SAFECO Field.

The score was knotted at 1 after nine innings. Cleveland won the hard fought contest in the 23rd inning. The critical plate appearance was by Votto who elicited a roar from the hometown fans when he electrified the crowd with a Grand Slam home run. Cleveland had 18 hits for the afternoon while Red River had 13.

The victory went to Enrique Gonzalez*(1-1) who went 1/3 of an inning, allowing no runs. Freddy Garcia(0-1) was the loser in relief. He gave up 6 runs and 5 hits in 1 and 1/3 innings.

USFBL - 2010 - 13th No-Hitter!

Dillon Gee(1-0) was on top of his game in Chicago as he tossed a beauty of a no-hitter against the Chicago Orphans. The Misty Mountain Hoppers won by a score of 3 to 1.

Although disappointed to see the hometown team lose, the fans certainly were appropriately impressed with the dominating, no-hit performance of Gee. He walked 8 Chicago batters. The Misty Mountain players and coaches started to leave Gee alone with his thoughts after the game reached the 7th inning. By the time the 9th inning rolled around, you could hear a pin drop every time he went to his wind-up - and an explosion after every out. Misty Mountain had a total of 10 hits for the game.

Gio Gonzalez(2-2) was tagged with the loss. Gee was in a jubilant mood after the game. 'If I'd known I was going to throw a no hitter I would have gotten a haircut!' he said, much to the delight of the clubhouse gathering.

USFBL - 2010 - 12th No Hitter!

Barry Zito(1-0) thrilled the fans at Tropicana Field as he crafted a no-hit master piece against the Carbondale Jungle Dogs. The Lewiston Sea Dogs won by a final score of 6 to 0.

Zito had overwhelming stuff tonight. He simply never gave the Carbondale batters a decent pitch to drive. He walked just one Carbondale batter. What an evening for the fans. They were on the edge of their seats from the 7th inning on. With every out, the electricity in the air mounted. Lewiston finished with 11 hits in the victory.

Roy Oswalt(0-1) absorbed the loss. It took a while to pry Zito way from his teammates as they all wanted to show their appreciation and joy. Finally, however, Mike Bonneau got to offer his own congratulations with a big bear hug and the comment, 'That was one of the best pitched games I have seen in all my years in baseball - Zito was masterful out there tonight!'

USFBL - 2009 - 11th No-Hitter!

The Toronto Toros pitching staff gave the fans an afternoon that they'll never forget by tossing a combined no-hitter! The tension started to build around the 6th inning. By the 9th inning the crowd was electrified. Tommy Hanson (6-2) got help from Leo Nunez who pitched a perfect ninth and was credited with his 16th save.

The losing pitcher was Kevin Slowey (1-5). He allowed 10 hits and 1 walk in 7 innings. "You probably have a better chance of winning the lottery than this happening," said Hanson who got credited for the win, "I don't expect it to sink for awhile." he said. "You know, it's hard to say who was btter, the start or the
bullpen!"

http://usfleagues.net/blog/BOX06012009METTOR.txt
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USFBL - J.D. Drew has a 4 HR game!

J.D. Drew ripped 4 homeruns and had 5 rbi as the Vancouver Vampires beat the Eville Twin Killings by a score of 9 to 4.

Drew was unconscious all evening. The Eville fans hated to see him approaching the batter's box as he just kept delivering base hits! He hit a bases-empty home run in the 1st inning, delivered a solo blast in the 3rd inning, ripped a solo home run in the 5th inning, cracked a two-run shot in the 6th inning and doubled in the 8th inning!

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USFFL - Super Bowl IX - (2008)

Washington - 20 Pittsburgh - 13

Redskins end their Magic Carpet Ride season with a tough victory against the Steelers. It was Washington's defense which won this one like it did against the Vikings in the NFC Championship Game. The game was a tough defensive struggle and it was THREE big Ben Roethlisberger turnovers which decided this game. Otherwise, Pittsburgh's defense completely shut-down the injury riddled Washington offense. Already without Randle-El due to injury, Santana Moss was knocked coo-coo mid-way through Quarter One through the first half. Ever with Moss it was still very difficult to move against the Steel Curtain and Scott, who called a great game.

The first Big Ben turnover was a long pass interception which was returned 77 yards for a TD by DeAngelo Hall at the end of the 1st Quarter. Immediately afterwards on Pitt's next possession, Big Ben threw another interception on a look-in-pass. The Redskins ultimately settled for a FG to make the score 10-0. Pittsburgh then put together its best drive of the night on its next possession. The Steelers go 68 yards on five plays and get the TD on a 11 yard TD pass by Hines Ward. With 1:15 left in the half Suisham's 37 yard FG made it 13-7, but then Pitt's special teams came up with a big play. After being held to a three and out the Steelers punt with 16 seconds left but Antwaan Randle-El has the ball jarred loose and the Steelers recover at the Redskins 22 with 8 seconds left in the half. Reed trots out and kicks the 39 yard FG to make the score 13-10 Redskins at halftime.

The second half was just as defensive oriented as the first. Both defenses dominate as the Third Quarter is scoreless. Then Big Ben makes the third big turnover of the night. On 3rd and 4 on the Pitt 13 Big Ben fumbles the snap and London Fletcher recovers. Several plays later Clinton Portis runs around right end for the 3 yard TD run to put Washington up 20-10. The Steelers made a comeback attempt but the clock was not friendly. The Steelers did move the ball 68 yards on 9 plays with 2:06 left and kicked a 45 yard FG with 45 seconds left. The onside kick was recovered by Washington and Campbell took the knee to end the game.

If not for the three turnovers Washington would have only scored three points and the victory very well could have went to the med in black and gold!

It was a fun season coaching this team, and many thanks to David who chipped in when I was away and did a great job.