HIGHLIGHTS

MAJOR LEAGUE

Tigers 3 - White Sox 2

6/14

What a ball game ! These 2 teams always play each other real tough and games are rarely decided by more

than a run or two. Today was no acception with a pitchers duel between Trevon Godfrey (13 K's)

& Marquis Harper (10 K's). The Tigers scored their runs by A Richard Mitchell single followed by a Nick Mazzola RBI double

Nick later scored. The Tiger third run was scored on a Trevon Godfrey delayed steal off home.

The White 2 runs were scored by alert base running of Marquis Harper and Ryan Schmidt who both scored. Some outstanding

defense by the likes of Nick Mazzola, Richard Mitchell, Trevon preserved this crucial opener of the AL Playoffs for the Tigers.

Way to Go Team !!!

6/16

What a Great Ball Game for all involved including the fans, players & coaches!

Back and forth - Back and Forth. Tigers scored three in the first by singles from Nick Mazzola, Joe Ciaravino

a key Trevon Godfrey walk followed by Dillon Webb's RBI single. The Yanks answered back with 4 of their own

With the top four Jon Bevier who singled, Alex DeLeeuw had a keen eye and walked, followed by a

Ronnie Williams walk, Jesse Brain singled they all scored.

The Tigers then answered back in the second with 3 more runs. Richard Mitchell started it with a walk,

Nick followed with a single, then Joe "Clutch Hit' Ciaravino doubled them both in.

Yankees said "Our Turn" and proceeded to score 3 of their own

led by a Jesse Brian mammoth home run a Ron Williams double and Gabe Plaza single.

The fans got to take a third inning siesta.

Then came the fourth inning eruption of the Tiger bats. Nick doubled followed by a Ciaravino RBI double,

a Noah Varicalli walk. Devin Palmer walked to the plate, gave a picture perfect swing belting a three run shot.

Trevon Godfrey scored the Tiger final run while Naylan Johnson scored the 8th run for the pinstripes.

Let us not forget the Grant Mercer shot to leftfield for a Tiger single !!!

A good game on both sides a usual site in an AL Playoff game.

Devin Palmer earned the win in relief work for Nick, then Tiger Fireman reliever Joe Ciaravino

closed the door on the Yanks ! Ryan Mazzola made an alert and great play at second base

killing any chance of another Yankee Rally ! As did Noah Varicalli nabbing a line drive in left field !

Good Job Tigers Coach D is proud of all of you

6/17

A battle between the defending City Champs and the current AL regular season champs was the billing and it lived up to the hype. 

The White Sox pitcher, Chris Sedrowski, effectively stymied the running Yanks only allowing 1 run, 4 hits and 2 free passes through 4. 

While the stout pitching of Ronnie Williams (5 1/3 total, 0 earned, 0 hits) kept the reigning champs at bay until the top of the 5th when

 it was knotted at 1 on an unearned run. 

 In the bottom of the 5th Gabriel Plaza and "Big" Jake hearing worked the count for free passes. 

Jonathon Bevier layed down a perfect bunt to jam up the bases with Alex Deleeuw cashing one run in on a fielder choice. 

Then the Pinstripes were rolling adding 6 more in the inning that featured a 2 rbi single for Naylan Johnson to take the lead to 7-1. 

 Alex relieved in the sixth with one out allowing the Sox only hit of the contest by Ryan Schmidt then closed the doors on the next 2 batters.

   WE TIP OUR HATS TO THE STAFF AND PLAYERS, GOOD SEASON WHITE SOX! and we will see you next year. 

This was a 0 - 0 game until the 4th inning, due to a umpire judgement call on a Tiger base runner who clearly

did touch third and the Yankee appeal was awarded.

The Yankees scored 2 runs in the bottom of the fourth inning, Ron Williams walked and Izzy Kirck beat out an infield single.

With some keen base running both runs crossed the plate. The Tigers answered with a run in the 5th as Dillon Webb

crossed the plate. The Yankees answered back with 2 more in the fifth, with some great base running, to put the icing on the cake.

Trevon Godfrey's 10 strikeout performance for the Tigers was just not good enough for today's game.

Jesse Brian & Jon Bevier were excellent on the mound today for the Yanks, holding the Tigers bat quite.

Hats off to the Yankees, we will see you in game 2 on Tuesday.

Again a great game between these 2 teams. The Yankees the experienced veteran team, the Tigers an up & coming

young team , played an outstanding ball game. The Tigers just could not get the big hit when needed, they had plenty of

opportunities just could not capitalize. On the other hand the Yankees did and that was the difference.

The Tigers would like to extend a hardy congrats to the Yankees and wish them well in the city championship.

Great job to the American League Champions New York Yankees.

What can I say this was another hard fought battle between the up and coming Tigers and the veteran Yankees just as the

other 5 games have been.  Ronnie Williams and Jonathon Bevier combined to strike out 13 and the defense allowed 1 run

through six innings.  Offensively Thomas Mascarin came through in the 3rd with a big 2 rbi single to put the pinstipes up 2-0

and was caught at second trying to advance with the runner from third scoring on the throw to second taking the score to 3-0. 

 The pinstripes added on more in 5th on a perfect delay steal of home by Ronnie to up 4-0. 

The Tigers added 1 in the bottom of the 5th to make it 4-1 on Trevon Godfrey base running. 

 In the sixth Jonathon struck out the first batter, the second batter had a base hit but he induced two 6-3 ground outs

 to finish the competition.  Great Job Pinstripes!   We tip our hats to Tigers for all the hard work that they did all year, keep

doing what you are doing and you will go far!  As for us the Yankees will be playing for City Championship vs. Pirates,

 good luck to both teams and keep playing hard!