Peewee Tuesdays: Red Sox Defeat Yankees 11-8
PEEWEE DIVISION RIVALS TUNE UP FOR THE TP TOURNAMENT IN THEIR FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME FOR 2010
Liam (7) of the Red Sox pitched a stellar 1-2-3 third inning against the Yankees.
Tyler (10) of the Red Sox.
Two traditional Peewee Division rivals closed out the regular season today on Diamond # 2 in what can be best described as a prelude to the TP Tournament ahead.
In a hard fought battle, the Red Sox defeated the Yankees 11-8 in three and a half innings of play.
Kudos to Liam (7) of the Red Sox who pitched a stellar 1-2-3 third inning. His effort silenced the Yankees bats and kept the score tied at 7-7. It was the turning point of the game as this allowed his Red Sox teammates to score four runs in their bottom half of the third inning to take the lead 11-7. It was a lead they would not surrender.
Kudos to Aster (8) of the Red Sox who made the defensive play of the game in the top of the third inning. As the second baseman, she was able to knock down a hot liner off the bat of Brandon (8) of the Yankees and still had the composure to pick up the ball and throw to first base for the the second out against the speedy Yankee.
And another kudos to Tyler (10) of the Red Sox who delivered a clutch single in the bottom of the third inning which brought home two runs and put the Beantowners in the lead for good.
Please click on either the YANKEES or RED SOX to view more pictures from this Peewee Division game.
Peewee Tuesdays: Jays Edge Lizzies 7-6
RUNS WERE AT A PREMIUM IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME FOR BOTH TEAMS
Tommy (13) of the Jays pitched two scoreless innings versus the Lizzies.
With the TP Tournament only seven days away, the Jays and Lizzies tuned up for the battle ahead in their final regular season game at Diamond # 3 today.
In a game where pitching and defense dominated, runs were at a premium. In the end, the Jays edged the Lizzies 7-6 in five innings of play.
Kudos to Tommy (13) of the Jays who pitched two scoreless innings versus the Lizzies. Our TP Cub Reporter twittered that his effort was stellar and masterful.
Please click here to view more pictures from the Jays and Lizzies Peewee Division game. (Collage Photos kindly supplied by Tim Hutton [TP Press Photographer])
That’s Right! There’s ONLY Seven Days To Go Before ‘September Madness’!!!
THE 2010 TP TOURNAMENT COMMENCES ON SEPTEMBER 7
Iain (10) of the Lizzies (Mosquito).
There's ONLY seven days to go before the start of the 2010 TP Tournament!
A slate of up to 47 scheduled games to be played within a ten day window! (Weather permitting, of course.) It's the annual tradition that is the TP House League Baseball Tournament or what is fondly known as "September Madness" for the cornucopia of games that is served up a la carte for the baseball lover at heart starting September 7.
On the weekend, baseball games will start at the crack of dawn and continue non stop on three diamonds at Christie Pits until dusk. It's a fantastic way to wrap up the baseball season for players, parents and coaches in our Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget Divisions.
And please note that the TP Baseball Website is your definitive source for ALL the SCORES, DIVISION STANDINGS, NEWS and PICTURES that you'll need to keep on top of the 2010 TP Tournament.
Grab some crackerjack and lots of coffee because you're going to need it to survive the ride that is "September Madness"!
TP BREAKING NEWS: An Important Communique Regarding The 2010 TP House League Baseball Tournament
PDF FILE OF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE POSTED; IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FORMAT AND RULES OF TOURNEY ALSO RELEASED
Greetings TP Parents/Guardians, Players and Coaches.
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time for it, but here’s the schedule for our end-of-year 2010 TP House League Baseball Tournament (a.k.a. 'September Madness').
Please click on the following link to access a PDF copy of the 2010 TP TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE that you may either save to your computer or print out at your leisure.
We’d also like to go over a few things so that all of us…parents, coaches, players, and umpires… are all on the same page as we begin the tournament on September 7.
First of all, please note that we’re no longer following a standard division night schedule…games can be any night and also Saturday and Sunday). Please read the schedule carefully to see when your team plays.
All regular house league baseball rules will be in effect during the tournament. Diamonds 2 and 3 will have fencing set up, and balls bouncing over or rolling under the fence will be declared dead and bases will be awarded at the umpire’s discretion. Balls clearing the fence on the fly will be home runs.
In the Mosquito, Peewee, and Bantam divisions, a round-robin series will take place followed by elimination playoff games. Divisional standings will be kept during the round-robin portion, with teams receiving 2 points for a win; 1 point for a tie and 0 point for a loss.
If teams are tied in the divisional standings after the round-robin series, the following tie-breaking system will be used:
First tie-breaker: Head-to-head – the result of the game/games between the two teams; if still tied then
Second tie-breaker: Total plus/minus after 4 innings – each team’s plus/minus after 4 innings of each game will be recorded during the tournament, and this number will be the 2nd tie-breaker; if still tied then
Third tie-breaker: Plus/minus after 4 innings of game/games between the two teams; if still tied then
Fourth tie-breaker: Coin toss.
Mosquito Division: Each team will play every other team once in the round-robin, and then there will be quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a championship game. All games must be 5 innings, unless an elimination playoff game is tied in which case there will be extra innings. The games in the mosquito division will be played under a strict time limit. If the game is still in progress two hours after the start time (7:45 pm), the inning being played will be completed and the rest of the game will be suspended. However, if the outcome of that game would affect the standings and the quarter-final match-ups, the rest of the five innings will be completed at the earliest possible time.
Peewee and Bantam Divisions: Each team will play four games in the round-robin (against two teams once and one team twice), and then there will be semi-finals and a championship game. All round-robin games must be 5 innings, and playoff games will be 6 innings unless tied in which case there will be extra innings. If a 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. However, if the outcome of that completed game would affect the standings and the semi-final match-ups, the rest of the five innings will be completed at the earliest possible time.
Midget Division: The midget division tournament will be a best-of-five series between the Homesteads and the Lizzies. Any game which is potentially the clinching game will be six innings in length. Non-clinching games will be five innings in length, unless five innings have been completed before one hour and forty-five minutes of play, in which case a sixth inning will be played.
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE NOTE:
- ALL games WILL start at the scheduled time, regardless of how many players are there. Defensive teams will have to field with available players.
- Please arrive at least one half hour before game time to warm up and to allow coaches to make lineups.
- Full uniforms (houeseleague hat, houseleague jersey, houseleague pants) are to be worn.
- If games are cancelled due to weather, the tournament will run longer than indicated on the schedule.
Players, coaches, and umpires will receive a free lunch from the BBQ on Saturday. We will also be selling lunch from the BBQ on both Saturday and Sunday from approximately 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. We require some volunteers to help run the BBQ, so if you could be available for an hour or two on either Saturday or Sunday, please give your name and phone number to your child’s coach or to me before the start of the tournament. We greatly appreciate any help that you can provide. Thanks in advance!
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. Remember to check the hotline (416) 392-1914 if the weather is suspect.
Finally, let's try and keep the games and our comments positive, and help the players and coaches be good sports.
Yours sincerely,
Steve Smith, Coordinator, Toronto Playgrounds House League Baseball
The 2010 TP Tournament is only eight days away!
SEPTEMBER MADNESS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7; TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE TENTATIVELY SET TO BE RELEASED TODAY
Arlo (5) of the Dodgers.
The 2010 TP Tournament (a.k.a. 'September Madness') is set to begin in just 8 more days.
The annual tournament which wraps up the seasons in our Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions is a baseball lovers delight with a cornucopia of games that start after the Labour Day weekend.
The TP Baseball Committee is in the process of finalizing the following formats for the 2010 TP Tournament:
Mosquito Division: Each team will play every other team once in the round-robin, and then there will be quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a championship game. All games must be 5 innings, unless a playoff game is tied in which case there will be extra innings. The games in the mosquito division will be played under a strict time limit. If the game is still in progress two hours after the start time (7:45 pm), the inning being played will be completed and the rest of the game will be suspended. However, if the outcome of that completed game would affect the standings and the quarter-final match-ups, the rest of the five innings will be completed at the earliest possible time.
Peewee and Bantam Divisions: Each team will play four games in the round-robin (against two teams once and one team twice), and then there will be semi-finals and a championship game. All round-robin games must be 5 innings, and playoff games will be 6 innings unless tied in which case there will be extra innings. If a 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. However, if the outcome of that completed game would affect the standings and the semi-final match-ups, the rest of the five innings will be completed at the earliest possible time.
Midget Division: The midget division tournament will be a best-of-five series between the Homesteads and the Lizzies. Any game which is potentially the clinching game will be six innings in length. Non-clinching games will be five innings in length, unless five innings have been completed before one hour and forty-five minutes of play, in which case a sixth inning will be played.
The 2010 TP Tournament Schedule is tentatively scheduled to be released by the TP Baseball Committee sometime before the end of today. A PDF file of the schedule which you may save to your computer or print out at your convenience will be posted on the website as soon as it's released. Please check back for more updates.
And please note that the TP Baseball Website is your definitive source for ALL the SCORES, DIVISION STANDINGS, NEWS and PICTURES that you'll need to keep on top of the 2010 TP Tournament.
September Madness is spreading fast! www.torontoplaygrounds.ca is the place to be be!
TP UPDATE: Extra Bantam Division Games Added To Schedule
TWO ADDITIONAL GAMES ADDED TO SCHEDULE ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Adrian (12) of the Expos.
An Important Message to all Bantam Division Players, Parents, and Coaches:
The TP Baseball Committee has been able to arrange an extra game for each Bantam Division team this last week of the regular season. The game schedule is as follows (ALL games at Christie # 1):
Wednesday, Sep. 1 6:00 p.m. A's @ Expos
Thursday, Sep. 2 6:00 p.m. White Sox @ Lizzies
‘September Madness’ is a mere nine days away!
THE 2010 TP TOURNAMENT COMMENCES ON SEPTMBER 7
Avery (2) of the Red Sox.
The 2010 TP Tournament (a.k.a. 'September Madness') is set to begin in just 9 more days.
The annual tournament which wraps up the seasons in our Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions is a baseball lovers delight with a cornucopia of games that start after the Labour Day weekend.
The TP Baseball Committee is currently in the process of finalizing the format and schedule of the 2010 TP Tournament. Information will be posted on this website as soon as they become available. Stay tuned!
And please note that the TP Baseball Website is your definitive source for ALL the SCORES, DIVISION STANDINGS, NEWS and PICTURES that you'll need to keep on top of the 2010 TP Tournament.
September Madness is spreading fast! www.torontoplaygrounds.ca is the place to be be!
Really? You don’t say? Only ten more days before the 2010 TP Tournament!
'SEPTEMBER MADNESS' BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 7
Simon (8) of the Expos.
The 2010 TP Tournament (a.k.a. 'September Madness') is set to begin in just 10 more days.
The annual tournament which wraps up the seasons in our Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions is a baseball lovers delight with a cornucopia of games that start after the Labour Day weekend.
The TP Baseball Committee is currently in the process of finalizing the format and schedule of the 2010 TP Tournament. Information will be posted on this website as soon as they become available. Stay tuned!
And please note that the TP Baseball Website is your definitive source for ALL the SCORES, DIVISION STANDINGS, NEWS and PICTURES that you'll need to keep on top of the 2010 TP Tournament.
September Madness is coming fast! www.torontoplaygrounds.ca is the place to be be!
There’s simply only eleven days to go before the 2010 TP Tournament!
'SEPTEMBER MADNESS' BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 7
Jaime (9) of the Cubs.
The 2010 TP Tournament (a.k.a. 'September Madness') is set to begin in just 11 more days.
The annual tournament which wraps up the seasons in our Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions is a baseball lovers delight with a cornucopia of games that start after the Labour Day weekend.
The TP Baseball Committee is currently in the process of finalizing the format and schedule of the 2010 TP Tournament. Information will be posted on this website as soon as they become available. Stay tuned!
And please note that the TP Baseball Website is your definitive source for ALL the SCORES, DIVISION STANDINGS, NEWS and PICTURES that you'll need to keep on top of the 2010 TP Tournament.
September Madness is on the horizon! www.torontoplaygrounds.ca is the place to be be!
Mosquito Thursdays: Giants Plunder Pirates 11-10
GIANTS STAGE SEVEN RUN RALLY IN THE FINAL INNING TO USURP BUCS
Five Alive! From left to right: Bennett (5) of the Giants and Simon (5) of the Pirates.
The Giants staged a miraculous seven run comeback on the high seas of Diamond # 3 to steal the treasure of victory away from the Pirates 11-10 in four innings of play today.
The Giants were down 10-4 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. However, the Giants plundered and pillaged the Pirates with their offensive swords and guile and eventually rallied to usurp the gold doubloons of victory away from the Buccaneers.
Our TP Cub Reporter twittered that a special kudos should go to Simon Ball (5) of the Pirates who made a spectacular defensive play at shortstop off a line drive in the bottom of the fourth inning for an out.