Lumberjacks defeat Na Koa Ikaika Maui 6-5

The East Bay Lumberjacks took advantage of some shaky defense in the first inning, culminating in a 2-out grand slam by Demetrius Adams, giving the Jacks an early 4-0 lead.  Dan Rogers was fantastic on the mound, going 7 strong innings giving up 3 runs and earning the victory.  Mike Taylor contributed with a 2-rbi single in the 4th which proved to be the decisive runs.  Rob Ellis pitched the final two innings, earning the save, but not before Maui threatened in the bottom of the 9th, putting the tying and go-ahead runs on base before Serrano flew out to shallow center to end the game.  These teams go back at it Saturday night at 8:30pm PST, and the game audio can be listened to live at www.kaoi1110.com.

Box Score

Next Game: Fri 7pm vs Pacifics

Game tonight has been changed from Dan Foley Park to Laney College in Oakland!

Finalized 2013 Schedule

Our 2013 pro spring training has now been set, here is our finalized 2013 Schedule:

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- Exhibition game

> Pro game

# Tournament game

# Jan 19-21 (Sat-Mon): Palm Springs Desert Classic

- Mar 16 (Sat): vs Santa Clara Dynasty - 3pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- Mar 23 (Sat): vs Santa Rosa Rose Buds - 4pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- Apr 16 (Tue): vs Santa Rosa Rose Buds - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- Apr 25 (Thur): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

- May 2 (Thur): vs Fairfield Indians - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- May 8 (Wed): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

- May 11 (Sat): at Reno Astros - Truckee HS (DH)

- May 15 (Wed): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

> May 19 (Sun): vs San Rafael Pacifics - 3-7pm Dan Foley Park, Vallejo (DH)

> May 21 (Tue): vs Vallejo Admirals - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

> May 24 (Fri): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

> Jun 8 (Sat): vs San Rafael Pacifics - 7pm Dan Foley Park, Vallejo

> Jun 8 (Sat): at Vallejo Admirals - 6:15pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

> Jun 9 (Sun): at Vallejo Admirals - 1:15pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

> Jun 9 (Sun): at Vallejo Admirals - 7pm Dan Foley Park, Vallejo

- Jun 11 (Tue): at Humboldt Crabs - 7pm Crabs Stadium, Arcata

- Jun 12 (Wed): at Humboldt Crabs - 7pm Crabs Stadium, Arcata

> Jun 18 (Tue): at Hawaii Stars - 5:30pm Hilo, HI

> Jun 19 (Wed): at Hawaii Stars - 5:30pm Hilo, HI

> Jun 20 (Thur): at Hawaii Stars - 5:30pm Hilo, HI

> Jun 21 (Fri): at Maui Na Koa Ikaika Maui - 5:30pm Maui, HI

> Jun 22 (Sat): at Maui Na Koa Ikaika Maui - 5:30pm Maui, HI

> Jun 23 (Sun): at Maui Na Koa Ikaika Maui - 5:30pm Maui, HI

> Jul 6 (Sat): at Los Gatos Rinconas - TBA Los Gatos, CA (DH)

- Jul 10 (Wed): at TBA - 7pm

- Jul 13 (Sat): vs TBA - 10am Wilson Park, Vallejo (DH)

> Jul 23 (Tue): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

> Jul 24 (Wed): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

> Jul 25 (Thur): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

> Aug 6 (Mon): vs Vallejo Admirals - 7pm-10pm Laurel Creek Park, Fairfield

> Aug 7 (Mon): vs Vallejo Admirals - 7pm-10pm Laurel Creek Park, Fairfield

> Aug 8 (Mon): vs Vallejo Admirals - 7pm-10pm Laurel Creek Park, Fairfield

# Aug 17-18 (Sat-Sun): at Wine Country Classic

- Aug 22 (Thur): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

- Aug 28 (Wed): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

# Aug 31 - Sept 2 (Sat-Mon): at Best in the West Woodland Classic

- Sept 7 (Sat): vs Reno Astros - 12pm Wilson Park, Vallejo (DH)

# Oct 3-6 (Thur-Sun): at Arizona World Series

Updated 2013 Schedule

4/16/13 UPDATE: APR 18TH SAN QUENTIN GAME WILL BE RESCHEDULED, APR 27TH REDDING TOURNEY CANCELLED

- Exhibition game

@ League game

> Pro game

# Tournament game

# Jan 19-21 (Sat-Mon): Palm Springs Desert Classic (Optional - $75, 4-6 games)

- Mar 16 (Sat): vs Santa Clara Dynasty - 3pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- Mar 23 (Sat): vs Santa Rosa Rose Buds - 4pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- Apr 16 (Tue): vs Santa Rosa Rose Buds - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- Apr 25 (Thur): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

- May 2 (Thur): vs Santa Rosa Rose Buds - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- May 4 (Sat): vs Los Gatos - 3pm Wilson Park, Vallejo (DH)

- May 11 (Sat): at Reno Astros - Truckee HS (DH)

> May 18 (Sat): at Vallejo Admirals - 1pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

> May 21 (Tue): vs Vallejo Admirals - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

> May 24 (Fri): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

# May 25-27 (Sat-Mon): at Santa Cruz Classic (Optional - $65, 4-6 games)

@ Jun 1 (Sat): vs TBA - 10am-3pm Wilson Park, Vallejo (DH)

> Jun 8 (Sat): at Vallejo Admirals - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

> Jun 9 (Sun): at Vallejo Admirals - 1:15pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

- Jun 11 (Tue): at Humboldt Crabs

- Jun 12 (Wed): at Humboldt Crabs

> Jun 18 (Tue): at Hawaii Stars - 5:30pm Hilo, HI

> Jun 19 (Wed): at Hawaii Stars - 5:30pm Hilo, HI

> Jun 20 (Thur): at Hawaii Stars - 5:30pm Hilo, HI

> Jun 21 (Fri): at Maui Na Koa Ikaika Maui - 5:30pm Maui, HI

> Jun 22 (Sat): at Maui Na Koa Ikaika Maui - 5:30pm Maui, HI

> Jun 23 (Sun): at Maui Na Koa Ikaika Maui - 5:30pm Maui, HI

@ Jun 30 (Sun): at TBA (DH)

@ July 7 (Sun): at TBA (DH)

@ July 11 (Thur): vs TBA - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

@ July 12 (Fri): vs TBA - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

@ Jul 13 (Sat): vs TBA - 10am Wilson Park, Vallejo (DH)

@ Jul 16 (Tue): vs TBA - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

@ Jul 17 (Wed): vs TBA - 7pm Wilson Park, Vallejo

@ Jul 20-21 (Sat-Sun): at AABC State Tournament

> Jul 23 (Tue): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

> Jul 24 (Wed): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

> Jul 25 (Thur): at San Rafael Pacifics - 6:30pm Albert Park, San Rafael

@ Jul 27-28 (Sat-Sun): at AABC Regional Tournament

> Aug 6 (Mon): vs Vallejo Admirals (1) - 7pm-10pm Laurel Creek Park, Fairfield

> Aug 7 (Mon): vs Vallejo Admirals (1) - 7pm-10pm Laurel Creek Park, Fairfield

> Aug 8 (Mon): vs Vallejo Admirals (1) - 7pm-10pm Laurel Creek Park, Fairfield

# Aug 17-18 (Sat-Sun): at Wine Country Classic (Optional - $40, 3-5 games)

- Aug 22 (Thur): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

- Aug 28 (Wed): at San Quentin - 5pm San Quentin Prison

# Aug 31 - Sept 2 (Sat-Mon): at Best in the West Woodland Classic (Optional - $65, 4-6 games)

- Sept 7 (Sat): vs Reno Astros - 12pm Wilson Park, Vallejo (DH)

# Oct 3-6 (Thur-Sun): at Arizona World Series (Optional - $100, 5-8 games)

UP NEXT: Lumberjacks host Santa Rosa Rose Buds

East Bay Lumberjacks vs Santa Rosa Rose Buds

Tuesday April 16th 7:00pm

Wilson Park, Vallejo

Springs pre-season games kick off this Saturday

The Lumberjacks play the Santa Clara Dynasty at 3pm on Saturday at Wilson Park to kick off the team's spring schedule of pre-season games.  The middle part of May brings in 5 big games against the San Rafael Pacifics and Vallejo Admirals pro baseball teams.  This is a great time for new players so show us what they got!  Go Jacks!

Next Game - 3/16 vs Dynasty

Next game: Saturday March 16th vs Santa Clara Dynasty, Wilson Park, Vallejo 3pm (changed from 12pm noon)

The Lumberjacks will warm up for their summer season by taking on some of the best semi-pro teams in the bay area.  The Dynasty have been tough competitor in the NABA league and have a lot of big bats in their lineup.

MSBL National Article about the Lumberjacks

Always nice to get good press!  Go Jacks!

http://www.msblnational.com/TOR-Desert-Classic-Entry/Blog/2013-18-Division.htm

Jacks take 2013 Palm Springs Desert Classic

The Lumberjacks defeated the SoCal Buzz and San Jose Brew Crew (both teams winning tourney championships in the 2011 Arizona natonal tournament) to capture the 2013 Palm Springs Desert Classic!  In pool play, the Lumberjacks went 2-1, defeating the SoCal Buzz and SoCal Angels but falling to the San Jose Brew Crew.  In the semi-finals, the Jacks eliminated the Buzz, getting out to a 10-0 lead, and eventually winning 12-5.  In the Championship game, the Jacks jumped out to an 8-0 lead, and held on to win 9-5 capturing the title, going 4-1.  Rob Ellis was named the tournament MVP, winning 2 games and posting a 16-inning streak of no earned runs.  Melvin Perdue, Mike Taylor, Javier Gonzalez, Henry Robinson, David Whiteside, and Chasz Davis all hit extremely well, helping the Jacks to an exciting first place finish.

Palm Springs this Weekend!

Lumberjacks head down to Palm Springs this weekend.  Carpool leaves at 4pm from Bollinger Canyon Road 'park and ride' (next to Chevron) next to the freeway.

Here is a link to the tournament page:
http://www.scorebook.com/desertclassic

Our division features two teams that have won Arizona: The San Jose Brew Crew and the SoCal Buzz.

Here is our schedule:
> Saturday Jan 19th 8:30am: At home vs SoCal Buzz at Cathedral City HS (JV field)
> Sunday Jan 20th 8:30am: Away at San Jose Brew Crew at Desert Christian Academy
> Sunday Jan 20th 3:30pm: Away at SoCal Angels at College of the desert
> Monday Jan 21st 9:00am: First round of the playoffs (all 4 teams obviously make this)
> Monday Jan 21st 12:00pm noon: Championship

Our roster is (alphabetical by last name):

Infield:

- Damien Broadnax

- Chas Davis
- Javier Gonzalez (also pitcher)

- Kyle Hatzenbuhler (also pitcher)

- Mike Hoefs

- Jake Holt (also pitcher)

- Taylor Richardson (also pitcher)

- David Whiteside (also pitcher)

Outfield:
- Rob Ellis (also pitcher)
- David Hunt (also catcher)
- Tom Macari
- Melvin Perdue
- Danny Rico
- Lex Robins (also catcher)
- Mike Taylor (also pitcher)

Catcher:
- Jay Almendral

2013 Schedule taking shape!

The 2013 Schedule is starting to take shape, here is the current schedule:

> Sat Jan 12th: Palm Springs Warmup game
> Sat Jan 19th - Mon Jan 21st: Palm Springs Tournament
> Sat Feb 23rd: Vegas Warmup game
> Sat Mar 2nd - Mon Mar 4th: Las Vegas Tournament
> Sat Apr 21: Fairfield Warmup game
> Sat Apr 27- Sun Apr 28: Fairfield Tournament Round 1
> Sat May 4 - Sun May 5: Fairfield Tournament Finals
> Fri May 17th 7pm: Home vs San Rafael Pacifics pro team
> Sat May 18th 7pm: Away at San Rafael Pacifics pro team
> Tue May 21st 7pm: Away at Vallejo Grapes pro team
> Wed May 22nd 7pm: Home vs Vallejo Grapes pro team
> Sat May 25th - Mon May 28th: Santa Cruz Tournament
> June - July: Stan Musial AABC Games in Fontanettis League
> June 19th 5:30pm: Away at Humboldt Crabs doubleheader
> Wed Aug 7th 7pm: Home vs Vallejo Grapes pro team

> Thurs Aug 8th 7pm: Home vs Vallejo Grapes pro team

> Fri Aug 9th 7pm: Home vs Vallejo Grapes pro team

> Sat Aug 10th 1pm: Home vs Vallejo Grapes pro team doubleheader

> Sun Aug 11th 7pm: Home vs Vallejo Grapes pro team
> Aug: AABC Stan Musial National Championship
> Sept: Best of the West Woodland Tournament
> Oct: Arizona Tournament

Lumberjacks sweep Reno Astros

The Lumberjacks traveled to Reno this weekend for a double-header with the 10-time world champion Reno Astros and came out with a sweep, winning 11-3 and 14-12.  Mike Hoefs put on a show with 2 home runs and 8 RBI's in game 1 (one later measured at 433 feet on to the freeway), and another home run and 5 RBI's in game 2.  Rob Ellis was fantastic on the mound, earning the CG victory in game 1 and coming back for the save in game 2.  Mike McIntyre had a great day with a long home run as well.  Our summer season comes to a fun close on Sept 29th with a double-header vs the inmates at San Quentin Prison.

Lumberjacks eliminated from State

The Lumberjacks were defeated by the Solano Mudcats, who played very well - tip of the cap to them.  The  Lumberjacks are 10-4 and qualified for the State Tournament, making this an exciting summer season so far.

Upcoming:
- July 29th 11:30am Double-header vs El Cerrito A's @ Cerrito Vista Park, El Cerrito
- August 2nd at 6:30pm (5:00pm batting practice) vs Sonoma Grapes pro team
- August 10th - 12th @ Santa Rosa JC, Wine Country Tournament.  Winning team gets $1000 prize.

Go Jacks!

Extra league game scheduled

The Lumberjacks have scheduled one extra league game vs Hayward.  This will finish our league schedule, having played every team twice now.  Game is at 7pm at Diablo Vista Park in Danville.  This will be a nice final tune-up before the State Championship starts Friday at 1pm at Dan McAuliffe Ballpark in Sacramento. Saturday and Sunday games have now also be set to Dan McAuliffe Ballpark as well instead of Woodland HS.

Jacks win final league game before State Tourney

The Lumberjacks defeated Hayward 1-0 Friday afternoon to improve to 9-4 in league and 19-10 overall.  Jasper Smith and Wayne Franklin were fantastic on the mound, shutting out Hayward.  The Lumberjacks are the #1 seed from the WBC in the State Tournament, which begins next weekend.

Lumberjacks clinch spot in State Tournament!!

The Lumberjacks swept the El Cerrito A's 3-0 and 4-0 to improve to 8-4 overall and clinch a spot in the 2012 AABC Stan Musial State Tournament.  Rob Ellis, Mike Taylor, and Jasper Smith were all fantastic on the mound, shutting out El Cerrito.  The State Tournament takes place Friday July 20th - Sunday July 21st, and features the top 2 teams from Fontanettis WBC Summer league (ours) and the Sacramento Rural League.  Go Jacks!

Humboldt Crabs axe Lumberjacks

The Lumberjacks were defeated by the scores of 10-1 and 1-0 against the Humboldt Crabs.  The Jacks scored in game one from a double crushed by Jeff Tanaka off the left field wall, and an RBI groundout from Tom Macari.  In game two, Rob Ellis was absolutely dominant, giving up only a single unearned run to take the tough-luck loss.  In 2013 there is a very good chance the Lumberjacks will get a weekend series vs Humboldt, and will be able to bring the entire squad.

Lumberjacks sweep Fontanettis

The Lumberjacks are on quite a roll, sweeping the Fontanettis Athletics 11-1 and 10-2 on Saturday.  Wayne Franklin pitched well in game one, and Daniel Gilbert and Mike Taylor pitched the second game.  The team has improved to 6-2 in league and 16-6 overall.  These were the big double-headers wins needed to help essentially lock a place in the State Tournament for the Jacks on July 20th-22nd.

Videos from game vs Pacifics

Videos have been uploaded to YouTube from our game vs the Pacifics:

Here is a link to the Playlist, there are 10 videos in all: 1. Ray Hutchinson, 2. Jeremy Hernandez, 3. Lex Robins (with Juan Cervantes and Mike Taylor), 4. Andre White (with Danny Rico and Brian Karst), 5. Brian Karst, 6-9. Mike Taylor, and 10. Tom Macari.




Here is the direct URL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdJ2lIbvY5k&list=PL2876D48ECFDCA4CD&feature=plpp_play_all

On Wednesday June 27th at 5:30pm we play two 7-inning games vs the Humboldt Crabs which features a live audio and also video broadcast on U-Stream (just go to www.humboldtcrabs.com during or after the game).

Lumberjacks sweep Greys

The Lumberjacks swept the Fontanettis Grays Sunday afternoon to improve to 4-2 in league with 8 games remaining until the State tournament at the end of July.  Wes Bentley threw a complete game and had 5 hits as the Lumberjacks won game one 14-5.  Mike Taylor pitched a complete game shutout as the Jacks completed the sweep with a 5-0 win in the nightcap.