The California A’s captured the first ever California Classic title at
the Sportsplex USA, in Santee, California, a 7-0 run rule win in the
championship game over Rude Pac of Sun Valley, California. Sean
Whitten picked up the win, a 2-hit, 10 strikeout performance through 5
inning. Gerald Pyle took the loss with Cory Avery in relief. Rude
Pac reached the final with a 3-2 win over Tow Pros of San Diego while
the A's topped Vancouver Meralomas, 2-1 in their semi-final matchup.
Italian Athletic outlasted the Bakersfield Silverhawks 3-2 in the
Consolation final.
Cap tip to co-hosts the A's and the Silverhawks for their work in
putting together a most enjoyable tournament.
Championship bracket teams and seeding, based on Saturday's pool play results:
1. California A’s (3-0)
2. Rude Pac (3-0)
3. Tow Pros (2-0-1)
4. Vancouver Meralomas (2-0-1)
5. Macabbi USA (1-1-1)
6. Cal State Builders (1-1-1)
Consolation Bracket
1. Italian Athletic Club
2. Bakersfield Silverhawks
3. Portland
4. Barona
5. Pala
Sunday’s Games - June 20, 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET
8am
# 3 seed Tow Pros (2-0-1) vs. # 6 Cal State Builders (1-1-1)
Tow Pros defeated Cal State Builders
#4 seed Vancouver Meralomas (2-0-1) vs. Macabbi USA (1-1-1)
Vancouver Meralomas - 2
Macabbi USA - 1
WP-McCullough, Mayson in relief
LP-Russ Snow
10am (Broadcast on Ballparkradio,
http://www.ballparkradio.comSemi-final
#1 California (3-0) vs. winner Vancouver Meralomas/Macabbi
California A’s - 2
Vancouver Meralomas - 1
WP-Travis Price
LP-Derek Mayson
Semi-final
# 2 Rude Pac (3-1) vs. Tow Pros
Rude Pac - 3
Tow Pros - 2
WP-Cory Avery
LP-n/a
12noon (Broadcast on Ballparkradio,
http://www.ballparkradio.comChampionship game
California A’s - 7
Rude Pac, Sun Valley, CA - 0
5 innings
WP-Sean Whitten (10 K’s, 2 hitter)
LP-Gerald Pyle; Cory Avery relieved in 4th.
CONSOLATION BRACKET
8pm Saturday
Pala defeated Barona
8am
Portland (0-2-1) vs. Silverhawks (0-1-2)
Silverhawks defeated Portland
10:00 a.m.
Italian Athletic Club (IAC) vs. Pala
IAC - 10
Pala - 1
12 noon
Consolation Championship
Italian Athletic Club - 3
Bakersfield Silverhawks - 2
WP-Tyson Barkman
LP-Sebastian Gervasutti
Best regards,
Jim Flanagan
www.fastpitchwest.com
www.ballparkradio.com
Email: jim (at) fastpitchwest.com