august2010

Rick McDonald Memorial Fastball League

August 14, 2010

Sudbury, ON

 ITS PLAYOFF TIME!
 
                                             Whitefish Lake First Nation Steelers and Parry Island Hawks open the quarter finals best of three affairs with victories . In the opener , the Hounds were short of players and had to forfeit a 7-0 loss to open series "A" .In the nightcap , behind the strong pitching of ace Matt Tobobondung and timely hitting throughout the line up , the Hawks dumped the Pickerel River Cardinals 8 to 1 and take a 1-0 lead in the ":B" series .Tobobondung(1-0) gave up  one run (earned) on three base hits while striking out three batters and issuing three base on balls . His opponent from the Cardinals , Jonathan Contin (0-1) gave up 8 runs ( 4 earned) on 9 base hits while fanning 6 batters and not issuing a single base on balls . Adam  Judge from the Hawks led all hitters going a perfect 2 for 2 at the dish ( two runs scored) with teammate Walter Jr Tobobondung hitting 2 for 3 ( two runs scored ,double ,RBI , stolen base) . Alex Ashawasagai hit one for three and scored the only run in a losing cause for the Cardinals .
                                              Both series will now resume on Monday night in Azilda at the Rick McDonald Memorial Park starting at 7 PM . The annual All-Star classic pitting the North Shore Selects VS the Rick McDonald All Stars will remain on the same date of September 18th but will now change location to Massey instead of Sagamok ..
                                              The deadline for entry in the 5TH Annual Northern Ontario Fastball Championship -The ShamouShoot Out " is fast approaching being this coming Sunday August the 15th but if arrangements are made through me and my email and your late ,we will accept your entry and money .We would ,like to make the final draw schedule by this coming Wednesday and send them out on Wednesday evening so guys lets get cracking .Don't forget to tell all the former great legends to show up on the Friday night August the 20th(6:15 PM) for the special ceremony to honor Brad Rienguette and honor also the legends (ladies and men) .
 
Keep fit ! See you on the fastball diamonds !
 
Roger Legendre  league head statistician , public relations liaison/advisor and co convener of the Northern Championships
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