The Chicago Fastpitch Club improved to 7-2 on the season after traveling to Rockford to compete in the annual Dick Tracy Tournament this past weekend and finishing with a 3-1 record behind the strong pitching performance of Brett Brubaker, timely hitting and steady defense. Coming off a second place finish two weeks prior at the Icebreaker tourney in DeKalb, IL and securing a berth to the T of C in the process, Chicago FastPitch took another positive step in our preparation for the ISC II Tournament of Champions. We would also like to recognize our sponsor North Shore Coins and thank Jim for his support in our efforts.

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Chicago 11 Hustle Hogs 2

In game 1, Chicago faced a familiar foe the Dekalb Hustlehogs. Chicago took a 5 run lead in the first and lead the rest of the way. Brett Brubaker went the distance for the win with a 14 strikeout game performance. 

 

PLAYER STATS:

Brett Brubaker W 1-0 (14 ks)

Juan Rodriguez (1x3-2B-2R- 2RBI)

Carlos Rodriguez (1x2-2R-2RBI)

Johnathan Torrez (1x1-SB-1RBI)

 

Chicago 4 Red Dog 1

 

In Game 2, Chicago faced a strong veteran Goshen Red Dogs club. The game was a pitching battle as both teams struggled to score. Chicago took an early 1 run lead on a lead-off triple by David Velazquez and sac fly by Kraig Sommers. Goshen would later push a run across and tie the match at 1-1. Chicago would break the tie the top half of the 6^th after a pair of singles and a Luis Fortis 2run double. Chicago would add 1 more run in the 6^th to take a 4-1 lead. Brett Brubaker closed out the game for his second win of the day leading Chicago to a quality win against a potent hitting and strong pitching club.

 

PLAYER STATS:

Brett Brubaker W 2-0 (10ks)

David Velazquez (2x3-1R-1RBI)

Kraig Sommers (1x1-1RBI-*2 SAC*)

Luis Fortis (1x1-2B-1R-2RBI)

Ricky Velez (2x4-1R)

Lonnie Swan (2x4)

 

 

Chicago 10 BAC Pride 6

In Game 3, Chicago faced formidable and veteran pitcher Ray "Razor" Reynolds and his band of young future stars of fastpitch. Chicago got a strong effort behind starter Bryan Nicholson who recorded the win and Brett Brubaker picked up the save. Chicago improved to 3-0 on the day and wins Pool B.

 

PLAYER STATS:

Brian Nicholson W 1-0 / Save-Brett Brubaker 2inn

Juan Rodriguez (1x2-2R-1RBI)

Carlos Rodriguez (2RBI)

Lonnie Swan (1x4-1R-1RBI)

 

 

 

Thomson Merchants 6 Chicago Fastpitch Club 0

 

In Game 4, Chicago faced a tough ISC bound Thompson Merchants. Following in the spirit of the RVC clubbers and Cortland Razorbacks, Chicago featured several of its developmental players . Despite a strong pitching effort from Brett Brubaker , Chicago came up short against veteran pitcher Van Derare. We wish the Merchant well in their preparation for the Worlds.

 

PLAYER STATS:

Brett Brubaker L 2-1-1 (7Ks)

David Velazquez (1x3)

Juan Rodriguez (1x3)

Lonnie Swan (1x2)

DeJesus JR (1x2)