Huntingdon Valley (HV) used a 6 run 1st inning in defeating Fort Washington (FW) 8-6 in a Senior Legion baseball game. HV pounded out 12 hits behind 2 hits a piece from Jake Yannessa (2 for 3, 2 runs scored, RBI), Matt Meyers (2 for 4, Homerun, 2 RBI's, 2 Runs Scored), Jake Madnick (2 for 4, Double, RBI), Paul Buckley (2 for 4, Double, RBI) and Chris Ruhl (2 for 2, RBI). Picking up the win for HV on the mound was Matt Lawlor (4 IP) who raised his record to 2-3 and Ross Goodman (3 IP, 4 K's) was credited with a save.
"Anytime you can get 12 hits against The Fort you have to be super happy" an excited Coach Evan Horn said, "Beating Fort is like beating the Yankees in the majors. It is almost an honor to beat them. They are always really good and always well coached. This win in the biggest since I have been here that is for sure"
HV jumped out with 6 runs before FW came to bat when Lou Palmer (1 for 4) singled and was advanced to 2nd when Robert Hoffman bunted him over. With 1 out Yannessa blasted a run scoring triple and came into score when Meyers singled him in to make the score 2-0. After a ground out and walk to Nick Rittler, Paul Buckley hit a run scoring double to make it 3-0. With runners on 2nd and 3rd and 2 outs Ruhl smoked a single down the 3rd base line to make it 4-0. The biggest hit of the game came off the bat of the ever improving Cal Palmer who drove a 2 run single to centerfield to cap the scoring and make it a 6-0 game.
"After an inning like the 1st all you can say to yourself is please end the game now because you know the other team still has 7 at bats left" Coach Horn said, "I kept saying that they wouldn't quit and of course they didn't getting as close as 2 runs on two different occasions. They will never quit as I feel my team wouldn't in the same situation"
FW scored 2 runs in the 3rd and 3 in the 4th to make the score 7-5. HV's 8th run came when Power Hitting Meyers blasted a dead centerfield for his 3rd Home run of the season.
"Mr Nasty (Meyers) is having an MVP season for us" Coach Horn said "Every ti
me he is at the plate we are expecting something to happen. He has become one heck of a baseball player this season. The sky is the limit for him"
Goodman entered the game in the 5th inning and pitched out of a jam right away when with 2 outs and a runner on 3rd he struck out the tying run. In the 6th inning FW had runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs when Goodman got a pop up to Yannessa at shortstop. With a 2 run lead and the game in the balance Goodman set down FW 1-2-3 in the home 7th for his 2nd save of the season with 2 Strikeouts.
"Ross (Goodman) is having a great season for us" Horn said, "He seems to be well rested and is always in key situations for us. It is great to see him succeeding"
HV is home on sunday against Cedarbrook 1:00 Lower Moreland High School
Friday, June 29, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Meyers Leads 13 Hit Attack as Huntingdon Valley Beats Southampton 9-2
Huntingdon Valley (HV) used 13 hits to beat Southampton (SH) 9-2 tonight in a Senior Legion Baseball Game. Leading the way for HV was Matt Meyers (4 for 4, 3 RBI's) and Jake Yannessa (2 for 4, 2 runs scored, RBI). Meyers raised his batting averge to .643 while Yanessa raised his to .447. If the 2 hits where not enough Yannessa also pitched 6 innings and stuck out 11 to raise his record to 3-1 on the season.
"Ness (Yannessa) is one hell of a player" an excited Coach Evan Horn said, "The kid plays with one speed and that is fast. I always tell his father that I just love to watch him play. He can easily be one of the top players in this league. He hits, runs and pitches as well as anyone. I love watching him pitch because I know it is going to be a special performance and anything is possible"
HV didn't start its scoring until the 3rd inning when with 2 outs Robert Hoffman (1 for 4) and Yannessa both singled and both scored when Meyers singled them in.
HV plated 2 more runs in the 4th inning as well. Mario Incollingo started the rally with a single and after a great sacrifice bunt by Matt Hyman (1 for 1) Jordan Pocrass (1 for 2, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI) blasted a ground rule double to drive him in. Pocrass scored when Lou Palmer (2 for 3, 2 RBI's, run scored) singled him in.
HV biggest inning of the game was the 5th inning when it scored 3 runs. Pocrass started the rally with a walk which was followed by a singles off the bat of Cal Palmer (1 for 2) and twin brother Lou Palmer to load the bases. Hoffman hit a sacrifice fly to score Pocrass and the other 2 runs scored when Meyers drove them in.
"Yes, it was a complete team effort tonight" Coach Horn said, "This is the kind of game that makes me feel like I have these boys all on the same page. It is going to take these kind of games that might get us far in the playoffs. It is up to the boys all I can do is make the line-up"
HV plays again on Thursday away against the 1st place Fort Washington.
"Ness (Yannessa) is one hell of a player" an excited Coach Evan Horn said, "The kid plays with one speed and that is fast. I always tell his father that I just love to watch him play. He can easily be one of the top players in this league. He hits, runs and pitches as well as anyone. I love watching him pitch because I know it is going to be a special performance and anything is possible"
HV didn't start its scoring until the 3rd inning when with 2 outs Robert Hoffman (1 for 4) and Yannessa both singled and both scored when Meyers singled them in.
HV plated 2 more runs in the 4th inning as well. Mario Incollingo started the rally with a single and after a great sacrifice bunt by Matt Hyman (1 for 1) Jordan Pocrass (1 for 2, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI) blasted a ground rule double to drive him in. Pocrass scored when Lou Palmer (2 for 3, 2 RBI's, run scored) singled him in.
HV biggest inning of the game was the 5th inning when it scored 3 runs. Pocrass started the rally with a walk which was followed by a singles off the bat of Cal Palmer (1 for 2) and twin brother Lou Palmer to load the bases. Hoffman hit a sacrifice fly to score Pocrass and the other 2 runs scored when Meyers drove them in.
"Yes, it was a complete team effort tonight" Coach Horn said, "This is the kind of game that makes me feel like I have these boys all on the same page. It is going to take these kind of games that might get us far in the playoffs. It is up to the boys all I can do is make the line-up"
HV plays again on Thursday away against the 1st place Fort Washington.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Titus And Hoffman Lead The Way as Huntingdon Valley Earns Split With Horsham
Huntingdon Valley (HV) used a 5-run 5th inning in game 2 to earn a well deserved split with Horsham (HH) on Sunday afternoon. After HV dropped the first game 13-1 it bounced back in Game 2 to post a 5-4 win.
Trailing 4-0 entering the home 5th inning HV posted 5 runs lead by a 2-run broken bat double off the bat of Rob Hoffman (1 for 3, 2 RBI's)
In game 2 with HV trailing 4-0 it posted 5 runs in the home 5th inning. The inning started when Jack Titus, who was pinch hitting, singled to center field. Nick Rittler followed with another single to make it first and second. Matt Lawlor (2 for 2, run scored, RBI) doubled in a run to plate the first run of the game for HV. With the score 4-1 Cal Palmer (1 for 3) followed with a bunt single to load the bases. After a Lou Palmer walk to make it 4-2 Hoffman came up with the biggest hit of the season a 2 run scoring double to tie the game at 4. After a failed bunt Mario Incollingo drove in the final run of the game with a sacrifice ground out.
"It was great to see my future star catcher (Titus) start that ralley" Coach Evan Horn said, "Jack (Titus) had a rough first game but he didnt let it bother him. He started that 5 run inning and it was great to see that huge smile on his face. I use this line a lot with my boys but I really feel this way about Jack, He is a true joy to coach and also an honor"
"Hoffman's hit the biggest I have seen him come up with in 2 years. Hoff is a gamer, loves the game, respects the game and gives a business like effort" Horn said, "I was joking with him about how often he breaks his bats (broke a bat in the first game) and with a proud face told me it lasted him over a year. Funny thing happened with the new bat in the second game it broke also but im sure it was well worth it but you never know what goes through the head of Hoff"
The 5-run 5th inning made a winner of Ross Goodman (5 IP, 5 Hits, 5 Walks, 5 Strikeouts). HV used a 2 inning save by Paul Buckley (2 IP, 1 Hit, 2 Strikeouts) to close the door on HH.
"Ross (Goodman) always pitches great and gives me 100% effort" Horn continued, "It was nice seeing him pick up his 2nd win of the season. When you have Buck (Buckley) to close the door it is a real plus. Buck has really excepted the closer role"
HV raised its record to 8-5-1 and sits in 2nd place with 17 points.
Some HV Stats
Ross Goodman (2-1, 1 save, 1.75 ERA) 12 innings pitched, 6 hits, 15 strikeouts
Paul Buckley (1-0, 5 Saves, 1.14 ERA) 13 innings pitched, 9 hits, 8 Strikeouts)
Jake Yannessa .405 Batting Average 14 hits, 11 Walks, 10 Runs Scored
Lou Palmer .371 Batting Average 13 hits, 5 Walks, 8 Runs Scored
Matt Meyers .583 Batting Average 14 hits, 12 RBI's, 2 Home Runs
Trailing 4-0 entering the home 5th inning HV posted 5 runs lead by a 2-run broken bat double off the bat of Rob Hoffman (1 for 3, 2 RBI's)
In game 2 with HV trailing 4-0 it posted 5 runs in the home 5th inning. The inning started when Jack Titus, who was pinch hitting, singled to center field. Nick Rittler followed with another single to make it first and second. Matt Lawlor (2 for 2, run scored, RBI) doubled in a run to plate the first run of the game for HV. With the score 4-1 Cal Palmer (1 for 3) followed with a bunt single to load the bases. After a Lou Palmer walk to make it 4-2 Hoffman came up with the biggest hit of the season a 2 run scoring double to tie the game at 4. After a failed bunt Mario Incollingo drove in the final run of the game with a sacrifice ground out.
"It was great to see my future star catcher (Titus) start that ralley" Coach Evan Horn said, "Jack (Titus) had a rough first game but he didnt let it bother him. He started that 5 run inning and it was great to see that huge smile on his face. I use this line a lot with my boys but I really feel this way about Jack, He is a true joy to coach and also an honor"
"Hoffman's hit the biggest I have seen him come up with in 2 years. Hoff is a gamer, loves the game, respects the game and gives a business like effort" Horn said, "I was joking with him about how often he breaks his bats (broke a bat in the first game) and with a proud face told me it lasted him over a year. Funny thing happened with the new bat in the second game it broke also but im sure it was well worth it but you never know what goes through the head of Hoff"
The 5-run 5th inning made a winner of Ross Goodman (5 IP, 5 Hits, 5 Walks, 5 Strikeouts). HV used a 2 inning save by Paul Buckley (2 IP, 1 Hit, 2 Strikeouts) to close the door on HH.
"Ross (Goodman) always pitches great and gives me 100% effort" Horn continued, "It was nice seeing him pick up his 2nd win of the season. When you have Buck (Buckley) to close the door it is a real plus. Buck has really excepted the closer role"
HV raised its record to 8-5-1 and sits in 2nd place with 17 points.
Some HV Stats
Ross Goodman (2-1, 1 save, 1.75 ERA) 12 innings pitched, 6 hits, 15 strikeouts
Paul Buckley (1-0, 5 Saves, 1.14 ERA) 13 innings pitched, 9 hits, 8 Strikeouts)
Jake Yannessa .405 Batting Average 14 hits, 11 Walks, 10 Runs Scored
Lou Palmer .371 Batting Average 13 hits, 5 Walks, 8 Runs Scored
Matt Meyers .583 Batting Average 14 hits, 12 RBI's, 2 Home Runs
Lawlor's Complete Game Not Enough as Huntingdon Valley Senior Legion Falls 1-0 To Fort Washington
Matt Lawlor's complete game 3 hitter wasn't enough as Huntingdon Valley (HV) fell to Fort Washington (FW) 1-0 in a Senior Legion duel. With the loss HV fell to 7-4-1 in the league but is still in 2nd place.
HV had runners on almost every inning and just couldn't push across a run. HV in total left 9 runners on base.
"A big part of my coaching is always trying to get that big 2-out hit" Head Coach Evan Horn said, "I knew going into the game it was going to be low scoring as all games with The Fort are but to leave that many runners on it was a bit on the annoying side"
FW scored its only run of the game in the 3rd inning and really didn't threaten after that.
" Lawlor really has come into his own this season. He seems to always give me that 110 pitch game (72 today) and always keeps us in games" Coach Horn continued, "I love to see the development of Matt (Lawlor) and it seems as he just cant get that break he needs to win games"
Lawlor season stats are 1-3 with a 1.40 ERA. In 25 innings he has given up 22 hits, 8 walks and 21 strikeouts.HV plays on Sunday home against Horsham
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Meyers 3-Run Homerun and Great Pitching By Yannessa Lift Huntingdon Valley to a 5-3 Victory
Huntingdon Valley (HV) received a 3-run 7th inning home run by Matthew Meyers (3 for 4, HR, 3 RBI's) to break a 2-2 tie with The Morelanders (More) and make a winner of Jake Yannessa (6 IP, 3 Hits, 7 K's) in a Lower Monto Senior Legion baseball game tonight. The game was tied at 2 when Meyers stepped to the plate and delivered the game changing hit.
"Wow what a game and what an ending" Coach Evan Horn said after the dramatic ending "The Morelanders got down early and I kept saying to my boys that they weren't going to quit and I was right they tied the game. I have to take my hat off to Ness (Yannessa) who threw his heart out tonight but the big blow was that 400 foot plus Home Run "Mr. Nasty" (Meyers) hit"
HV jumped out to a quick 1-0 when Lou Palmer (2 for 3, 3 runs scored) came around to score when Yannessa (3 for 3, RBI, Run Scored) doubled. HV then made it 2-0 when Palmer again scored when Meyers singled him in.
"Lou (Palmer) seemed to be in the middle of everything tonight" Horn said "I have always loved to lead him off because he does a great job of working pitchers and seems to always be on base. In school he was more of a run producer where here he needs to be on base for us to be successful"
The Morelanders cut the lead to 2-1 in the bottom of the 5th and tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the 6th.
The dramatic top of the 7th inning started when with 1 out L.Palmer singled and after a steal of 2nd base and fly out by Rob Hoffman The Morelanders choose to intentionally walk Yannessa to face the hot hitting Meyers who launched his 3-run home run.
HV is at it again tomorrow as it faces a really tough Fort Washington team who is in 3rd place.
"Wow what a game and what an ending" Coach Evan Horn said after the dramatic ending "The Morelanders got down early and I kept saying to my boys that they weren't going to quit and I was right they tied the game. I have to take my hat off to Ness (Yannessa) who threw his heart out tonight but the big blow was that 400 foot plus Home Run "Mr. Nasty" (Meyers) hit"
HV jumped out to a quick 1-0 when Lou Palmer (2 for 3, 3 runs scored) came around to score when Yannessa (3 for 3, RBI, Run Scored) doubled. HV then made it 2-0 when Palmer again scored when Meyers singled him in.
"Lou (Palmer) seemed to be in the middle of everything tonight" Horn said "I have always loved to lead him off because he does a great job of working pitchers and seems to always be on base. In school he was more of a run producer where here he needs to be on base for us to be successful"
The Morelanders cut the lead to 2-1 in the bottom of the 5th and tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the 6th.
The dramatic top of the 7th inning started when with 1 out L.Palmer singled and after a steal of 2nd base and fly out by Rob Hoffman The Morelanders choose to intentionally walk Yannessa to face the hot hitting Meyers who launched his 3-run home run.
HV is at it again tomorrow as it faces a really tough Fort Washington team who is in 3rd place.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Huntingdon Valley Uses 4-Run 7th Inning to Get Past Horsham 7-3
Huntingdon Valley (HV) used a huge 4-run 7th inning to get past a tough Horsham team 7-4 today. Horsham playing with mostly back up players due to the fact that the high school team is in the state semi finals was very hard to deal with. HV pitcher Jake Yannessa (5 Ip, 3 Hits, 7K's) and HV closer Paul Buckley (2 Ip, 1 Hit, 1K) held Horsham to 4 hits while playing catch up all game long.
"Well all I can say is the Horsham Junior Legion team must be really good because from what I saw out on the field today I was very impressed" Coach Evan Horn said "To think that it took a 4 run 7th inning to get past this team lets you know that. Jamie (Horsham Head Coach) has a great team coming up for years to come lucky him"
Horsham scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning to take a fast 2-0 lead. HV cut the lead in half in the top of the 3rd when Jake Madnick (2 for 2, 2 RbI's) singled in Lou Palmer (3 for 4) to only have Robert Hoffman (1 for 4) thrown out at the plate. Horsham scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning to take a commanding 4-1 lead.
HV would put single runs up in the 4th and 5th innings getting RBI's from Rafael Fernandez 1 for 3, 3 RBI's) and Jordan Pocrass (1 for 4, 1 RBI).
The scoring would stop until the top of the 7th inning when with 1 out Matt Meyers (1 for 4) singled to leftfield. Jack Titus was brought in the pinch run for Meyers and stole 2nd base then advanced to 3rd on a wild pitch. Team Captain Jake Madnick drove him in with a run scoring double to tie the game. After Pocrass flied out, the ever improving Paul Buckley lined a game winning single to right field. After a pitching change, Cal Palmer (1 for 3) walked then came around to score when Fernandez drove them both in to make the score 7-4. HV closer Buckley shut the door on Horsham to close the game out.
"That 7th inning shows that these kids just dont quit. Our attitude is really improving as the season goes along" a happy Coach Horn said "To see Buck (Buckley) and Raf (Fernandez) come up big is fun to watch. It seems like every game it is someone else stepping up"
HV has a doubleheader Sunday against Roslyn.
Huntingdon Valley Senior League Plays to a 3-3 Tie
Huntingdon Valley (HV) used a late rally to take a lead to only give it up with 2 outs in the home 7th as they play to a 3-3 tie with The Morelanders. HV received a great pitching performence from Lower Moreland Senior Ross Goodman (3ip, 0 hits, 4ks) and a huge day at the plate from Matt Meyers (2 for 3, 3 RBI's)
"We where lucky to be in this game tonight" Coach Evan Horn said "It took a huge hit off the bat of Matty (Meyers) and great pitching from Chips (Goodman) but we were really flat and we cant come out like this again"
HV fell behind quich as The Morelanders touched HV starter Dan Johnson with 2 quick runs in the 2nd inning but that was all they could muster until the 7th when they tied the game at 3-3.
HV scored a single run in the 4th when Meyers singled in Nick Rittler then scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning when with 2 outs Lou Palmer (1 for 4) and Jake Yannessa (1 for 3) both singled and came around to score when Meyers doubled them in.
"The game was really a back and forth game with both teams making big plays" Horn said "When you are playing a team as good as them you almost have to play a perfect game to be competitive. Im upset with the tie but on the other hand I feel as we are lucky"
HV travels to Horsham Saturday afternoon to take on Horsham.
"We where lucky to be in this game tonight" Coach Evan Horn said "It took a huge hit off the bat of Matty (Meyers) and great pitching from Chips (Goodman) but we were really flat and we cant come out like this again"
HV fell behind quich as The Morelanders touched HV starter Dan Johnson with 2 quick runs in the 2nd inning but that was all they could muster until the 7th when they tied the game at 3-3.
HV scored a single run in the 4th when Meyers singled in Nick Rittler then scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning when with 2 outs Lou Palmer (1 for 4) and Jake Yannessa (1 for 3) both singled and came around to score when Meyers doubled them in.
"The game was really a back and forth game with both teams making big plays" Horn said "When you are playing a team as good as them you almost have to play a perfect game to be competitive. Im upset with the tie but on the other hand I feel as we are lucky"
HV travels to Horsham Saturday afternoon to take on Horsham.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lawlor and Meyers Lead The Way As Huntingdon Valley Senior Legion Starts Season 3-0
Huntingdon Valley (HV) used a great pitching performence from Matt Lawlor (6 2/3 IP, 8 K's) and a 2-Run Home Run off the bat of slugger Matt Meyers (2 for 3, HR, 2 rbi's) to get past Cedarbrook (CB) 3-2 on Tuesday night. The game came down to the final out when CB had the bases loaded and 2 outs but HV closed the door behind team closer Paul Buckley (1/3 IP, 1K). With the win HV has started the season 3-0 by winning 2 games by 1 run and 1 game by 2 runs.
"Lawlor was great tonight and in command of his fastball" Coach Evan Horn said, "I think he get a little rattled in the last inning after a couple of close pitches that didnt go his way. As he grows as a pitcher he will learn to pitch through that situation but he was just on the money tonight"
HV scored first when Meyers scored on a single off the bat of Rafael Fernandez (2 for 3, RBI). HV was keep in check by CB pitching until the top of the 6th inning when they scored twice. Jake Yannessa (1 for 3) singled and came around to score when Meyers crushed his first homerun of the season over the leftfield fence.
"Meyers has been great all season for us" Horn said, "Any given at bat he can score himself that is for sure. Matt is a great number four hitter that teams are going to have to start to worry about. His growth as a player is very easily seen. His personality well thats something you have to see to believe" Horn said laughing
CB struck twice in the bottom of the 7th and had the bases loaded and 2 outs when Coach Horn called on his closer Buckley to shut the door.
"Its not a joke anymore" Horn said about Buckley being the closer, "He can really throw the ball when he needs to get an out and tonight he did it again. I will be calling on him every game the rest of the way to close games out. Lets just call it "Buck Time"
HV has its hands full the rest of the week. Thursday home against The Morelanders, Saturday away at Horsham and a doubleheader on the road against an always tough Roslyn Blue Claws.
"Lawlor was great tonight and in command of his fastball" Coach Evan Horn said, "I think he get a little rattled in the last inning after a couple of close pitches that didnt go his way. As he grows as a pitcher he will learn to pitch through that situation but he was just on the money tonight"
HV scored first when Meyers scored on a single off the bat of Rafael Fernandez (2 for 3, RBI). HV was keep in check by CB pitching until the top of the 6th inning when they scored twice. Jake Yannessa (1 for 3) singled and came around to score when Meyers crushed his first homerun of the season over the leftfield fence.
"Meyers has been great all season for us" Horn said, "Any given at bat he can score himself that is for sure. Matt is a great number four hitter that teams are going to have to start to worry about. His growth as a player is very easily seen. His personality well thats something you have to see to believe" Horn said laughing
CB struck twice in the bottom of the 7th and had the bases loaded and 2 outs when Coach Horn called on his closer Buckley to shut the door.
"Its not a joke anymore" Horn said about Buckley being the closer, "He can really throw the ball when he needs to get an out and tonight he did it again. I will be calling on him every game the rest of the way to close games out. Lets just call it "Buck Time"
HV has its hands full the rest of the week. Thursday home against The Morelanders, Saturday away at Horsham and a doubleheader on the road against an always tough Roslyn Blue Claws.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Huntingdon Valley Senior Legion Beats Warminster 4-3 to Start The Season 2-0
Huntingdon Valley (HV) used very strong pitching from Jake Yannessa (5 IP,2 ER) and Paul Buckley (2 IP) to keep Warminster in check while beating them 4-3 on Sunday evening. The game was played at a very high level and could have gone either way but HV provailed.
"The game was great and could have been a loss easily" Head Coach Evan Horn said, "In order to beat a team like Warminster you need a little luck and plays have to go your way. Coach Penacle (Warminster Head Coach Rich Penacle) is one of the best in the business and to beat him is an honor.
Yannessa started on the bump for HV and was in trouble quikly when Warminster put runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out. Yannessa got out of the inning with 2 strikeouts.
"Ness (Jake Yannessa) comes to play everyday and anything short of a great performence would be surprising" Coach Horn continued "He understands the game and watching him is really entertaining.
HV jumped out quick and took a 1-0 lead when Matt Hyman (1 for 2) used a matrix style slide to score off a single by Nick Rittler.
"Matty ran through my stop sign" Coach Horn said "I was going to give him an ear full if he didnt score but he did and all is good and he lives another day, lol"
Warminster scored 2 runs in the 2nd inning to take a short lived 2-1 lead. HV bounced right back in the bottom of the 2nd inning when with 2 outs Jake Madnick (1 for 2) singled in Nick Rittler (2 for 3, Triple) and Matt Meyers (2 for 2, 5 for 5 on the season) smoked a run scoring double scoring Madnick to take a 3-2 lead.
Yannessa put Warminster down in order in the 3rd and 4th inning before giving up a single run in the 5th inning. HV turned the ball over to Buckley who shows that he might just be the closer the team is looking for as he mowed down Warminster to earn his first save of the season.
"Buck (Buckley) really threw well in relief today" Coach Horn contined "I am a Coach that likes that closer role and Buck just might be the answer. Buck pitches with a stone face and never lets anything get to him. He is going to be a very big part of this team and we need him to be ready to throw the ball every night.
HV plays on Monday away at Warrington in a non-league game
"The game was great and could have been a loss easily" Head Coach Evan Horn said, "In order to beat a team like Warminster you need a little luck and plays have to go your way. Coach Penacle (Warminster Head Coach Rich Penacle) is one of the best in the business and to beat him is an honor.
Yannessa started on the bump for HV and was in trouble quikly when Warminster put runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out. Yannessa got out of the inning with 2 strikeouts.
"Ness (Jake Yannessa) comes to play everyday and anything short of a great performence would be surprising" Coach Horn continued "He understands the game and watching him is really entertaining.
HV jumped out quick and took a 1-0 lead when Matt Hyman (1 for 2) used a matrix style slide to score off a single by Nick Rittler.
"Matty ran through my stop sign" Coach Horn said "I was going to give him an ear full if he didnt score but he did and all is good and he lives another day, lol"
Warminster scored 2 runs in the 2nd inning to take a short lived 2-1 lead. HV bounced right back in the bottom of the 2nd inning when with 2 outs Jake Madnick (1 for 2) singled in Nick Rittler (2 for 3, Triple) and Matt Meyers (2 for 2, 5 for 5 on the season) smoked a run scoring double scoring Madnick to take a 3-2 lead.
Yannessa put Warminster down in order in the 3rd and 4th inning before giving up a single run in the 5th inning. HV turned the ball over to Buckley who shows that he might just be the closer the team is looking for as he mowed down Warminster to earn his first save of the season.
"Buck (Buckley) really threw well in relief today" Coach Horn contined "I am a Coach that likes that closer role and Buck just might be the answer. Buck pitches with a stone face and never lets anything get to him. He is going to be a very big part of this team and we need him to be ready to throw the ball every night.
HV plays on Monday away at Warrington in a non-league game
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Huntingdon Valley Uses 5 Run 5th Inning to Win League Opener 7-5 Over Southampton
Huntingdon Valley (HV) used a 5 run 5th inning to win its season opener over Southampton (SH) 7-5 in a rain shortened game. The game was halted with 1 out in the 7th inning due to a lightning strike. HV received strong pitching from Dan Johnson (4IP, 3hits, ER, 4Ks) and Ross Goodman (2 IP 5Ks) along with a great offensive game by Nick Rittler (3 for 4).
"For the first game of the season I thought we looked very sloppy" Coach Evan Horn said "For us to make 5 errors we where very fortunate to come away with a victory. If not for the great pitching by Johnson and Goodman we are looking at a loss for sure"
HV struck first in the top of the first inning when Jake Yannessa (1 for 2, RBI, 2 runs scored) singled up the middle to plate Rittler who earlier singled and stole second base.
"Great sign to see Ness (Yannessa) come through on his first at bat. He has added insentive this season and I expect a lot out of him. Truly a great kid and a joy to Coach"
HV lost the lead quick as its defense made errors and didnt help the pitchers. HV was very lucky to be only trailing 5-2 entering the 5th inning. In the 5th inning HV plated 5 runs with the use of hits by Rittler, Team Captain Jake Madnick and Mario Incollingo. The biggest hit of the game and inning came off the bat of Jordan Pocrass who lined a 2 run single up the middle to but HV in the lead to stay.
"The 5th inning was an inning I expect every game" Horn said laughing "We cant play catch up all season that is for sure. The hit by Pocrass was the game winner and to see it come from him is exciting. Your talking about a kid that loves the games and has both ears wide open learning it"
After the 5th inning HV turned the ball over to Goodman. Goodman faced 7 batters the rest of the way and retired all of them in order with 5 strikeouts.
"Chips (Goodman) really came to play today that is for sure" Horn continued "For him to throw that well is a huge plus for our team. I didnt expect him to strike out 5 batters but more like all 7 hitters he faced but I will settle for the 5"
HV is at it again tomorrow HOME against a tough Warminster team 5:00 Lower Moreland Varsity Baseball Field
"For the first game of the season I thought we looked very sloppy" Coach Evan Horn said "For us to make 5 errors we where very fortunate to come away with a victory. If not for the great pitching by Johnson and Goodman we are looking at a loss for sure"
HV struck first in the top of the first inning when Jake Yannessa (1 for 2, RBI, 2 runs scored) singled up the middle to plate Rittler who earlier singled and stole second base.
"Great sign to see Ness (Yannessa) come through on his first at bat. He has added insentive this season and I expect a lot out of him. Truly a great kid and a joy to Coach"
HV lost the lead quick as its defense made errors and didnt help the pitchers. HV was very lucky to be only trailing 5-2 entering the 5th inning. In the 5th inning HV plated 5 runs with the use of hits by Rittler, Team Captain Jake Madnick and Mario Incollingo. The biggest hit of the game and inning came off the bat of Jordan Pocrass who lined a 2 run single up the middle to but HV in the lead to stay.
"The 5th inning was an inning I expect every game" Horn said laughing "We cant play catch up all season that is for sure. The hit by Pocrass was the game winner and to see it come from him is exciting. Your talking about a kid that loves the games and has both ears wide open learning it"
After the 5th inning HV turned the ball over to Goodman. Goodman faced 7 batters the rest of the way and retired all of them in order with 5 strikeouts.
"Chips (Goodman) really came to play today that is for sure" Horn continued "For him to throw that well is a huge plus for our team. I didnt expect him to strike out 5 batters but more like all 7 hitters he faced but I will settle for the 5"
HV is at it again tomorrow HOME against a tough Warminster team 5:00 Lower Moreland Varsity Baseball Field
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