Monthly archives: August 2012


MOSQUITO > Pirates Sink Lizzies 9-6

THE GNARLY BUCCANEERS CAPTURE THE GOLD DOUBLOONS OF VICTORY ON THE WATERS OF BICKFORD PARK BAY Sailing amidst the calm waters of Bickford Park Bay this evening, the swashbuckling Pirates seized control of the mizzenmast and duly dispatched of the Go Go Lizzies in 9-6 fashion in 3 ½ innings of intense Mosquito […]


MOSQUITO > Giants Prevail 7-5 Over Dodgers

GIANTS BUILD EARLY LEAD AND DIFFUSE A LATE DODGERS RALLY FOR THE WIN AT CHRISTIE PITS DIAMOND 2 Amidst the gentle breeze of the summer wind this evening, the Giants prevailed 7-5 over the Dodgers in 4 innings of Mosquito Division play at Christie Pits Diamond 2. The Giants used an elixir of solid pitching and opportune […]


MOSQUITO > Cubs Claw Cardinals 16-4

FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS, THE CUBBIES GROUND THE CARDS AT CHRISTIE PITS DIAMOND 3 Game Report composed with files from Matt Byrnes and Garry Bulloch Beneath warm summer skies this evening, the Cubs defeated the Cardinals 16-4 in four innings of Mosquito Division action at Christie Pits Diamond 3. In the final […]


2012 TP House League Baseball Tournament

WITH THE ANNUAL END OF SEASON TOURNEY SET TO BEGIN AFTER THE LABOUR DAY WEEKEND, THE TP BASEBALL COMMITTEE HAS RELEASED THE 2012 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE AND RULES FOR THE 49 GAMES THAT WILL BE PLAYED DURING ‘SEPTEMBER MADNESS’ AT CHRISTIE PITS AND BICKFORD PARK A MESSAGE TO ALL PLAYERS, COACHES, PARENTS, AND […]


SELECT > Royal York 3 Tops Bantam Selects 11-4

DESPITE THEIR EXIT FROM THE PLAYOFFS, TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS CAN TAKE SOLACE IN KNOWING THAT THEY CAPPED OFF THEIR SEASON BY REACHING THE “FINAL FOUR” AT THE EBA TOURNAMENT Game Report composed with a file from Greg Brown. Team Photo courtesy of Carolyn Heald. On a warm and sunny evening at […]


SELECT > Bantam Selects Prevail 9-7 Over Rexdale

TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS ADVANCES TO THE “FINAL FOUR” OF THE EBA PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT Game Report composed with file from Greg Brown On a beautiful sunny day at Carmen Bush Field this morning, the Toronto Playgrounds Bantam Select team prevailed 9-7 in six innings to win their second game at the Etobicoke Baseball Association playoff […]


SELECT > Bantam Selects Top Weston 8-3

TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS WAS ALL BUSINESS IN WINNING THEIR FIRST GAME AT THE EBA PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT Game Report composed with file from Greg Brown Beneath warm and humid summer skies at Carmen Bush Field tonight, the Toronto Playgrounds Bantam Select team defeated Weston 8-3 in five innings to win their first […]


MOSQUITO > Cardinals Edge Giants 10-9

IN A THRILLER, THE CARDS RALLIED FOR FOUR IN THE FINAL INNING AND HUNG ON TO NIP THE MIGHTY GIANTS Under warm and humid skies at the Bickford Park South Diamond this evening, the Cardinals edged the Giants 10-9 in a thrilling four inning Mosquito Division showdown. Trailing 8-6, the […]


MOSQUITO > Lizzies Usurp Cubs 12-11

IN DRAMATIC FASHION, THE LIZZIES RALLY FOR SEVEN RUNS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE THIRD TO EDGE THE CUBBIES Game Report composed with files from Matt Brynes and John Rowe Beneath humid skies at Christie Pits Diamond 2 this evening, the Lizzies usurped the Cubs 12-11 in a thrilling three inning Mosquito Division nailbiter. […]


PEEWEE UPDATE > Orioles & Royals Practices Cancelled

WITH NO COACHES AVAILABLE, THE THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 PEEWEE DIVISION PRACTICES HAVE BEEN ABORTED The TP Baseball Committee has announced that the scheduled Peewee Division practices on Thursday, August 23 have been cancelled. Unfortunately, no coaches from either the Orioles and the Royals will be available to supervise the practice sessions.


SELECT > Martingrove (2) Bruise Bantam Selects 11-0

TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS GETS ROUGHED UP IN FIRST GAME AT THE EBA PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT AT CARMEN BUSH Game Report composed with file from Greg Brown Beneath beautiful summer skies this evening at Carmen Bush Field, Martingrove (2) defeated the Toronto Playgrounds Bantam Select team 11-0 in 3 ½ innings, in their first […]


PEEWEE > Royals Top Orioles 8-5

STELLAR PITCHING AND TIMELY OFFENSE ALLOW THE ROYALS TO PREVAIL OVER THE O’s AT CHRISTIE PITS On a lovely summer evening at Christie Pits Diamond 2 tonight, the Royals defeated the Orioles 8-5 in five innings of Peewee Division action. In an entertaining and well played game by both teams, the […]


PEEWEE > Lizzies Clip Jays 11-7

WITH SOME HELP FROM A CARDINAL, THE GO GO LIZZIES PREVAIL OVER THE JAYS AT CHRISTIE PITS Game Report composed with files from Ted Sharp and Paul Kelly Under the lights this evening at Christie Pits Diamond 2, the Lizzies defeated the Jays 11-7 in 4 ½ innings of Peewee […]