Downriver League Baseball

Comeback fuels sweep for Woodhaven

bcotner — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:15:23 +0000

After winning the first game of their double header over Allen Park, 6-3, the Warriors fell behind 9-2 going into the bottom of the fifth inning. They rallyed, scoring seven runs to tie the score 9-9. The Warriors sent 12 runners to the plate and with the help of two Jaguar pitcher’s walks , a hit batter, and six timely Warrior hits tied the ballgame. Brad Connochie came on in the sixth and seventh inning to shut down a fine Allen Park hitting ball club. The Warriors had 12 hits in the game and were led by four players who had two hits apiece, Bennett, Tallman, Connochie and Layne Gusler. The Warriors scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth when Tallman led off with a double, Koss singled and came up on a single by Brad connochie. Andrew Dayfield’s two out single brought home Koss with the Warriors 11th run.

Eagles pound AP, 12-3

bcotner — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:16:54 +0000

Kennedy beat Allen Park 12-3 behind the bats of Brett Hall and Mark Vyletel who both homered on the day and Dakota Foster who went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI. Senior John Ayoob had his best outing of the year pitching a complete game giving up 5 hits and striking out 8. Kennedy’s league record moves to 4-6.

Kennedy stops Cards, 4-2

bcotner — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:58:47 +0000

Kennedy won 4-2 behind a strong pitching performance from Marcus Doughton who fanned 8 in his complete game victory. Travis Harvey hit two homeruns and a double with 3 RBI to lead the way. The victory raises the Eagles league record to 2-3, Melvindale drops to 0-6.

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bcotner — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:11:32 +0000

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Wyandotte's Gerald Mayhew scored a run in the sixth inning. Southgate catcher Tyler Shumake reached base three times in the Titans 6-5 victory. Credit: Frank Wladyslawski

Strong Titan pitching leads the way over AP, 1-0

bcotner — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:12:19 +0000

Devon Bronson and Justin Smith were dominating on the mound for the Titans as they teamed up to throw a 3 hit shut out of the host Jaguars. Bronson racked up 11 strike outs while walking 2 & allowing 3 hits for his 2nd mound victory of the year. Smith earned his 1st save of the year as he threw 3 perfect innings striking out 7 of the 9 batters he faced. The only run of the game came in the top of the 1st inning with 2 outs when Bronson walked, moved to 2nd on a passed ball and scored on a single off the bat of Craig McNees. The Titan pitching staff has not allowed a run in the last 23 innings.

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bcotner — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:52:31 +0000

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Blake Wojtala and Jordan Conti in the Trojans 7-5 win over Wyandotte. Credit: Frank Wladyslawski

McNees leads Southgate over Truman, 10-0

bcotner — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:07:51 +0000

Craig McNees threw a complete game shut out and was 2 for 3 including a 3 run homer totaling 5 RBI for the day. On the mound he struck out 12 while allowing only 1 hit.

Kennedy handles Melvindale, 9-3

bcotner — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:05:24 +0000

On Friday, behind a strong pitching performance by Nick Patten who struck out 9, Kennedy opens up league play 1-0 and is 3-0 overall. Kennedy opened things up with 6 run 2 out rally in the 5th inning that put the Eagles up 9-0.

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bcotner — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:42:39 +0000

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Travis Rodery and Zyke Bailey during a 7-2 Bears victory. Credit: Frank Wladyslawski

2010 All-League

bcotner — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:27:25 +0000

Travis Rodery (Jr.) Wyandotte

Hunter Matt (Soph.) Wyandotte

Gerald Mayhew (Jr.) Wyandotte

Kevin Wasiukanis (Sr.) Wyandotte

Chase Schmittou (Jr.) Wyandotte

Pat Lancaster (Sr.) Carlson

Jeremy Bagnall (Jr.) Carlson

Shane Powell (Sr.) Carlson

Anthony Brinson (Jr.) Carlson

Jordan Miller (Sr.) Trenton

Dylan Vandenberg (Sr.) Trenton

Brian Pesta (Sr.) Trenton

Jordan Conti (Fr.) Trenton

Devon Bronson (Soph.) Southgate

Justin Smith (Jr.) Southgate

Brandon Crandal (Sr.) Southgate

Cameron Holloway (Sr.) Kennedy

Josh Holder (Sr.) Kennedy

Chris Frasson (Sr.) Kennedy

Tyler Baratono (Sr.) Allen Park

Jordan Shusterk (Sr.) Allen Park

Jake Makowski (Fr.) Allen Park

Zach Tallman (Fr.) Woodhaven

Zach Bennett (Jr.) Woodhaven

Steve Morales (Jr.) Lincoln Park

Cody Greean (Sr.) Truman

David Smith (Jr.) Melvindale