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TP UPDATE: Rookie Ball Batting Practice Session Scheduled for Saturday, July 24

SPECIAL SESSION TO TUNE YOUR BATTING SKILLS ON THE PITCHING MACHINE

Elias (13) of the Lions takes a mighty swing.

The TP Baseball Committee wishes to extend a cordial invitation to all our Rookie Ball Players, Parents and Coaches.

There will be a special Rookie Ball Batting Practice session this Saturday. July 24 for all Rookie Ball players who are available. The practice will be held at Christie Pits # 3 and the schedule will be as follows:Thanks,

9:00 - 9:30 am: Tigers
9:30 - 10:00 am: Panthers
10:00 - 10:30 am: Lions
10:30 - 11:00 am: Jaguars
11:00 - 11:30 am: Cheetahs
11:30 - 12:00 noon: Bobcats

Rookie Ball Coaches, if you're able to attend during your team's time that would be great, but if not no worries...I will be operating the machine and trying to give whatever helpful suggestions I can. Players and parents, if you're absolutely not able to attend during your team's time but can come out during one of the other times, then please do so. However, if you can come during your team's assigned time, please do, because that will help to even out the numbers and give all the kids a chance to face as many pitches as possible.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Steve Smith
Coordinator, Toronto Playgrounds House League Baseball

Peewee Tuesdays: Jays and Red Sox Triumphant

JAYS CRUISE TO A 9-1 VICTORY OVER THE YANKEES

Dominating Jays Pitchers! From left to right: Michael (6); Cameron (7) and Jake (12).

The Jays cruised to a convincing 9-1 victory over the Yankees in four and a half innings of play at Christie Pits Diamond # 2 today.

The Jays made the most of their offensive opportunities to surge ahead.  Stellar defense and a strong Jays pitching staff silenced the mighty Yankees offensive machine.

Kudos to Jays pitchers Jake (12); Michael (6); Cameron (7) and Kane (1). The four pitchers combined to strike out five Yankees and allowed only one run over five innings.

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RED SOX STORM BACK TO USURP THE LIZZIES 11-10 IN PEEWEE NIGHTCAP

Aster (8) of the Red Sox at bat in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The Red Sox staged a miracle comeback in the bottom of the fourth and final inning to defeat the Lizzies 11-10 in a thriller of a game at Diamond # 2.

Down 10-4, the Red Sox made the most of their offensive opportunities to erase a six run deficit. 

With the score tied 10-10; the bases loaded and one out, Aster G. (8) of the Red Sox was at bat when she was hit by a pitch. Her at bat brought Adam P. (3) home from third base with the winning run to cap the incredible rally.

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Bantam Mondays: White Sox Edge A’s 13-12

IT WAS RAINING RUNS (NOT MEN) AT DOMINICO FIELD

Oliver (14) of the A's delivers against the White Sox.

The Weather Girls were nowhere to be seen at Dominico Field at Christie Pits.

However, it was certainly raining runs.

In Bantam Division action, the White Sox edged the A's 13-12 in four innings of play.

Bantam Saturdays: Expos Top Lizzies 12-8

Dueling Pitchers! From left to right: Adrian (12) of the Expos and Nico (7) of the Lizzies.

Simon (8) of the Expos at bat in the bottom of the first inning.

It was a warm and humid morning at Dominico Field at Christie Pits as two traditional rivals in the Bantam Division renewed their historic battle on the field of dreams.

The Expos prevailed over the Lizzies 12-8 in a hard fought contest between both teams over the course of three and a half innings of play.

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TP BREAKING NEWS: Diamond # 3 Back In Operation For Rookie Ball and Mosquito Division Games and Practices Starting Monday, July 19

BROKEN PIPE REPAIR COMPLETED EARLIER THAN SCHEDULED; PEEWEE DIVISION CONTINUES WITH A REVISED SCHEDULE ON JULY 20 UNTIL NEW OUTFIELD SOD TAKES HOLD

The broken pipe repair, which shut down the use of Christie Pits Diamond # 3 this week, has been completed sooner than originally forecast. 

As a result of this wonderful development, the TP Baseball Committee would like to announce that teams in our  Rookie Ball and Mosquito Divisions are returning to a regular schedule starting Monday July 19th. All Rookie Ball and Mosquito games and practices will take place as listed on the original schedule.  The TP Baseball Committee would like to thank parents and players in our Rookie Ball and Mosquito Divisions for their patience and understanding during the revised schedule changes that were made necessary this week.

Although the work is done in the outfield section of Diamond # 3, the fences will be staying up for an additional week while the new sod takes hold. Until the new grass takes root, it will pose a safety risk for players in our Peewee Division. Because of this concern, the TP Baseball Committee will be revising the Peewee Division game schedule again this week. The revised Peewee Division schedule for Tuesday, July 20 is:
 
Game 1           6:00 pm            Christie Pits # 2                   Yankees at Jays

Game 2           8:00 pm            Christie Pits # 2                   Lizzies at Red Sox

Peewee Division practices will take place Thursday July 22nd as scheduled. 

The TP Baseball Committee thanks parents and players in our Peewee Division for your continuing patience and understanding.

Mosquito Thursdays: Cardinals and Dodgers Take It To The Precipice

CARDINALS HANG ON FOR A 13-11 WIN OVER THE GIANTS; DODGERS RALLY TO EDGE THE CUBS 9-8

Harry (14) of the Cardinals strikes out one and allows no runs versus the Giants in the bottom of the second inning

The air was crackling with haze and humidity as two Mosquito Division games were played at Christie Pits and Bickford Park tonight.

The Cardinals extinguished a furious Giants rally in the top of the fourth inning at Bickford South to hang on for a hard fought 13-11 victory.

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The Dodgers rallied for three runs in the bottom of the third inning at Diamond # 2 to overtake the Cubs 9-8.

Tee Ball Thursdays: Eagles and Ravens Soar to a Tie!

OFFENSIVE TSUNAMI SURFACES AT BICKFORD NORTH

Underneath a humid and hazy sky this evening, two Tee Ball Division rivals took flight at the Bickford North baseball diamond before an enthusiastic throng of parents and friends. After flexing their respective offensive wings, the Eagles and Ravens played to a tie after two innings of play. Our TP Cub Reporter, Edgar Allan Poe, reported that a splendid time was had by all.

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Peewee Tuesdays: Razor Thin Victories By Red Sox and Yankees

RED SOX HANG ON FOR 10-9 VICTORY OVER JAYS; YANKEES EDGE LIZZIES 9-8

Liam (7) of the Red Sox strikes out three Jays batters in the top of the third inning.

On a quaint and serene evening at Christie Pits, the Red Sox held off a ferocious Jays rally in the top of the fourth inning for a razor thin 10-9 victory at Diamond # 2.

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In the tightly battled Peewee Division nightcap, the Yankees edged by the Lizzies 9-8 in four and a half innings of play at Diamond # 2.

Mosquito Monday: Pirates Rally To Usurp Lizzies 8-7

THE BUCS FIGHT BACK FROM A THREE RUN DEFICIT  TO WRESTLE THE TREASURE OF VICTORY AWAY FROM MOSQUITO DIVISION RIVAL

Super Arms! Left to right: Nico (5) of the Lizzies strikes out one and holds the Pirates scoreless in the bottom of the first inning; Eden (3) of the Pirates pitches two stellar innings versus the Lizzies.

The Pirates rallied from a three run deficit in the bottom of the third inning for an 8-7 victory over the Lizzies in four innings of play at Christie Pits Diamond # 2.

The Pirates were the victims of  an early offensive outburst from the Lizzies. However, a stellar two inning pitching effort from Pirates Eden G. M. (3) saved the day. Eden limited the Lizzies offense to only one run as he struck out three batters. His ability to neutralize the Lizzies potent batting lineup allowed the Pirates to rally for the victory.

Eden also slammed the door on any potential Lizzies rally in the top of the fourth inning by making two super defensive plays. His  first catch off a popup led to a double play when he threw to second base to double up a wayward Lizzies baserunner. His final grab off another pop up ended the game.

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Rookie Ball Mondays: Bobcats and Lions Play To A Draw

FEROCIOUS OFFENSIVE MUSCLE DISPLAYED BY BOTH TEAMS

In a close play in the bottom of the first inning, Harrison (4) of the Bobcats is safe at home despite the tag from Lions catcher Cameron (10)

On a humid evening at Diamond # 2 today, two Rookie Ball Division rivals renewed old acquaintances on the baseball field. In the end, the Bobcats and Lions clawed and stratched their way to a tie game in two innings of play. Our TP Cub Reporter twittered that a wonderful time was had by all in attendance at the game. 

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