Mosquito Day 8: Cardinals defeat Giants 7-4 in a thriller!
CARDS WIN SEMI-FINAL GAME AND ADVANCE TO THE TP MOSQUITO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AGAINST THE CUBS; CARDINAL PLAYER HITS DRAMATIC THREE-RUN HOMER
Davey (5) of the Cardinals hit a three-run homer in the top of the first inning powering the Cardinals to a 7-4 Mosquito semi-final win over the Giants.
Harry (14) of the Cardinals came home with the winning run in the top of the fifth.
The Cardinals-Giants game was a well played affair by both teams as the game moved along at a brisk pace. In fact, three and half innings were completed only 55 minutes after the 6:00 p.m. start time.
Runs were at a premium in a game where pitching and defense dominated. The Cardinals led the Giants 3-2 after the first inning and the score remained that way until the bottom of the fourth when the Giants cashed in on some offensive opportunities to pull ahead 4-3.
However, the Cardinals dramatically rallied with four runs in the top half of the fifth to go ahead 7-4. It was lead the Cards would not surrender as Davey (5) closed the door on any Giants comeback by pitching a 1-2-3 bottom of the fifth.
Kudos to Davey (5) of the Cardinals for his dramatic three-run homer in the top half of the first inning. His home run over the left centrefield fence not only staked the Cardinals to 3-0 lead, but it also charged up and inspired his teammates in the dugout. In the end, the Cardinals victory was a total team effort.
Davey's home run was also the fourth homer hit at Diamond # 2 during the 2010 TP Tournament.
The Cardinals and Cubs will play in the TP Mosquito Championship Game on Thursday, September 16 at Diamond # 2 (6:00 p.m.)
DAY EIGHT: Only three more games to go in the TP Tournament
'SEPTEMBER MADNESS' CONTINUES TODAY WITH A MOSQUITO DIVISION SEMI-FINAL GAME BETWEEN THE GIANTS AND CARDINALS
ARMED AND READY TO GO! Left to right: Bennett (5) of the Giants and Lukas (3) of the Cardinals.
The marathon that is 'September Madness' is almost over. Forty-two tournament games have been played within the past seven days. It's been quite the rollercoaster ride and now there are only three games left in the TP Tournament and the 2010 TP House League Baseball Season.
The TP Tournament continues tonight at Diamond # 2 with another Mosquito Division Semi-Final Game. The Giants (2) and the Cardinals (3) square off at 6:00 p.m. The winner will play the Cubs (1) in the TP Mosquito Championship Game scheduled for Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. on Diamond # 2.
See you down at Christie Pits because there's only three games left in 'September Madness'.
Mosquito Day 7: Cubs victorious in Mosquito Semi-Final Game
CUBBIES 9-6 WIN VERSUS THE PIRATES PROPELS TEAM TO MOSQUITO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Jesse (1) of the Cubs pitched two stellar innings by allowing only two runs and striking out five Pirates.
The Cubs defeated the Pirates 9-6 in a Mosquito Semi-Final game tonight at Diamond # 2 to advance to the TP Mosquito Championship Game.
The superb Cubs pitching staff held a pesky and stubborn lineup of Pirates to only six runs over five innings while striking out eleven Pirates batters. The Cubbies offense made the most of their opportunities to build a 9-5 lead after four innings. It was a lead they would not relinquish.
The Cubs advance to the Mosquito Championship Game scheduled for Thursday, September 16 (6:00 p.m./Diamond # 2). The Cubbies await the winner of the Giants-Cardinals semi-final game which is scheduled for tomorrow evening (Tuesday, September 14) at Diamond # 2 (6:00 p.m.).
DAY SEVEN: Whew! There’s only four games left in the 2010 TP Tournament!
'SEPTEMBER MADNESS' CONTINUES TODAY WITH THE MOSQUITO DIVISION SEMI-FINAL GAME BETWEEN THE CUBS AND PIRATES
Left to right: Ciaran (9) of the Pirates and Tyler (7) of the Cubs.
It was looking dire late Saturday night as the rain was pouring down on the baseball diamonds at Christie Pits, but Mother Nature worked her magic and allowed us to play all twelve of our scheduled TP Tournament games on Sunday underneath beautiful blue skies.
Sunday was also the beginning of the championship playoff phase of the tournament. Some teams won their playoff games to advance further in the tourney wheras some teams lost and were eliminated. But it is also part of the commiserate lessons of life.....you can't win all the time and nothing is guaranteed (especially on the field of play or life itself). However, we are all winners for participating and socializing not only on the diamond but in our everyday existence.
We've sucessfully played forty-one tournament games within a six day span. That's a lot of baseball...but it's part and parcel of the exhilaration of September Madness.
The TP Baseball Comittee wishes to thank all the parents and players who volunteered during the tournament to help us at the barbecue, coach, scorekeep, umpire, PA announcing, move equipment...etc. The success of the TP Baseball program is based on its voulnteers who go the extra mile to make it the wonderful experience that it is not only during the tourney but all season long.
The tournament continues with tonight's first scheduled Mosquito Division Semi-Final Game at 6 p.m. between the Cubs (1) and Pirates (4) at Diamond # 2.
There's only 4 more games left in the 2010 TP baseball season. We hope to see you down at Christie Pits to surf the wave as 'September Madness' winds down.
Bantam Day 6: White Sox win Bantam Crown in a 12-7 victory over the A’s
IT'S A 'TWOPEAT' AS THE WHITE SOX WIN THE BANTAM DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
2010 Bantam Division Champions
Triumphant White Sox players raise the championship trophy.
The White Sox defeated the A's 12-7 tonight at Dominico Field at Christie Pits to win their second straight TP Bantam Division Championship in a row.
The reigning 2009 Bantam Division champions managed a rare "twopeat" under the astute guidance of White Sox Head Coach Alex Beauvais and Assistant Coach Chris Novielli.
However, the White Sox had to earn their crown as the A's battled them tooth and nail for four straight innings. Eventually, by the fifth inning, the White Sox put the pedal to the metal and pulled away from the A's for the win.
Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Rael (TP Press Photographer).
Peewee Day 6: Jays and Red Sox advance to Peewee Division Championship Game
THE BLUEBIRDS AND BEANTOWNERS ADVANCE AFTER EXCITING SEMI-FINAL VICTORIES
The Red Sox players and coaches chill after their semi-final victory.
Cameron (7) of the Jays pitched two solid innings allowing only two runs and striking out three Lizzies.
The Peewee Division Championship Round kicked off today with two exciting semi-final games on Diamond # 2.
In the morning semi-final, the Jays (4) made the most of their opportunities to trump the Lizzies (1) 11-8. The Jays pitching brigade held the Lizzies potent offensive machine in check as the Bluebirds batters punched across eleven runs in the final three innings for the victory.
The Red Sox (2) edged the Yankees (3) 8-6 in the afternoon semi-final game. The Red Sox pitchers neutralized the Bronx Bombers batters in early portion of the game as the Beantowners were able to build up an 8-3 lead after three innings of play. Despite a late charge by the scrappy Yankees, the Red Sox hung on for the win.
Ugo (14) of the Yankees.
Kudos to Ugo (14) of the Yankees who hit a two-run homer over the left field fence in the top of the first inning. It was the third home run hit at Diamond # 2 during the tournament.
The Jays and Red Sox advance to the TP Peewee Championship Game on Wednesday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m.
(Yankees photo by Tim Hutton [TP Press Photographer])
Mosquito Day 6: Cardinals and Pirates advance to Semi-Finals
CARDS DEFEAT DODGERS 10-7; PIRATES EDGE LIZZIES 13-12
Lukas (3) of the Cardinals
Eden (3) of the Pirates
The Mosquito Division Championship Round began this evening with two exciting and nailbiting quarter-final games.
In a seesaw battle on Diamond # 2, the Cardinals (3) defeated the Dodgers (6) 10-7. The Cards pitching brigade held the Dodgers in check as the Red Birds made the most of their offensive opportunites to emerge triumphant.
The Cards now advance to play the Giants (2) in Tuesday's (September 14) Mosquito Division Semi-Final game at 6 p.m. at Diamond # 2.
It was raining runs on Diamond # 3 as the Pirates (4) edged the Lizzies (5) 13-12 in a rollercoaster ride of a game. After the Lizzies had scored five runs in the top of the fifth to lead 12-9, the swashbuckling Bucs stormed back with four runs of their own to emerge victorious.
The Pirates now advance to play the Cubs (1) in Monday's (September 13) Mosquito Semi-Final game at 6:00 p.m. on Diamond # 2.
FINAL MOSQUITO DIVISION STANDINGS (after 15 of 15 Round Robin Games played)
| Rank | Team | GP | Wins | Losses | Ties | PTS | +/- |
| 1 | Cubs* | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +19 |
| 2 | Giants* | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | +10 |
| 3 | Cardinals | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | +4 |
| 4 | Pirates | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -13 |
| 5 | Lizzies | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -11 |
| 6 | Dodgers | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -9 |
* Team earned a bye into the semi-finals.
DAY SIX: Only 16 games left in the 2010 TP Tournament
'SEPTEMBER MADNESS' CONTINUES TODAY WITH TWELVE MORE GAMES (WEATHER PERMITTING...OF COURSE)
Cubs and Pirates enjoying "September Madness".
It's been a frenetic weekend for the 2010 TP Tournament. Within a five day span, we've managed to play 29 tournament games across four different divisions. And we still have 16 more games left to played within the next five days (weather permitting).
We've continue the weekend phase of the TP Tournament with 12 more tournament games scheduled for Sunday (September 12). They don't call it 'September Madness' for nothing!
On days of uncertain weather, please remember to check the TP Weather Hotline at (416) 392-1914 (Press '4') to see if your game will proceed as scheduled or be postponed. Please note that if some tournament games scheduled on a specific day are rained out, the schedule will continue as printed and the rained out games will be added into the schedule later in the tournament.
As we are in the weekend portion of the tournament, players, parents and fans can also check out the standings, scores and other important information at our TP Tournament Bulletin Board located behind Diamond # 2.
Updated scores, standings, pictures and other news will be posted at the conclusion of play every night on the Toronto Playgrounds House League Baseball website at www.torontoplaygrounds.ca throughout the tournament.
There are only 16 more games to go in the 2010 TP baseball season. We hope to see you down at the diamonds at Christie Pits to partake in the rollercoaster ride that is 'September Madness'.
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rael (TP Press Photographer).
TP UPDATE: Peewee and Bantam Division Semi-Final Information
With the completion of the round robin portion of the 2010 TP Tournament in our Peewee and Bantam Divisions, the TP Baseball Committee has finalized the seeding matchups and schedules for tomorrow's semi-final games.
Below are the seeded pairings and times for the semi-final games on Sunday, September 12 in our Peewee and Bantam Divisions respectively:
PEEWEE DIVISION (All semi-final games at Diamond # 2)
11:00 a.m. (4) Jays at (1) Lizzies
3:30 p.m. (3) Yankees at (2) Red Sox
BANTAM DIVISION (All semi-final games at Diamond # 1)
10:45 a.m. (4) A's at (1) Lizzies
1:30 p.m. (3) Expos at (2) White Sox
Because Environment Canada is forecasting a steady rainfall overnight and into the early morning, we strongly advise parents and players to call our TP Weather Hotline at (416) 392-1914 (press '4') to access updated information regarding the status of your scheduled tournament game(s).
2010 TP Tournament Scoreboard: Day 5
HOMESTEADS SWEEP BEST OF FIVE SERIES VERSUS LIZZIES TO WIN 2010 TP MIDGET DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
2010 TP Midget Division Champions
MOSQUITO DIVISION STANDINGS (after 10 of 15 Round Robin Games played)
| Rank | Team | GP | Wins | Losses | Ties | PTS | +/- |
| 1 | Giants | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +13 |
| 2 | Cubs* | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +16 |
| 3 | Lizzies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -3 |
| 4 | Cardinals | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 |
| 4 | Dodgers* | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -9 |
| 6 | Pirates | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -14 |
*GAME RESULT PENDING
Games in the Mosquito and Peewee Divisions will be played under a strict time limit. If the game is still in progress two hours after the start time, the inning being played will be completed and the rest of the game will be suspended. Please note that if the outcome of a suspended game would affect the outcome of the tournament standings and the quarter-final match ups , the rest of the five innings in the suspended game will be completed at the earliest possible time.
FINAL PEEWEE DIVISION STANDINGS (after 8 of 8 Round Robin Games played)
| Rank | Team | GP | Wins | Losses | Ties | PTS | +/- |
| 1 | Lizzies | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +16 |
| 2 | Red Sox | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +8 |
| 3 | Yankees | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -12 |
| 4 | Jays | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -12 |
FINAL BANTAM DIVISION STANDINGS (after 8 of 8 Round Robin Games played)
| Rank | Team | GP | Wins | Losses | Ties | PTS | +/- |
| 1 | Lizzies | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -1 |
| 2 | White Sox | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | +1 |
| 3 | Expos | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 |
| 4 | A’s | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +3 |
MIDGET DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (Best 3 out of 5 series)
| Rank | Team | GP | Wins | Losses |
| 1 | Homesteads | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Lizzies | 3 | 0 | 3 |
(Homesteads win championship series 3-0)
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