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(As of June 24th) Individual Commitment to a group effort, that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. Vince Lombardi One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals. Michael Korda We go where our vision is. Joseph Murphy Congratulations to the Tribe for finishing in 1st place during the regular season with a record of 14-4-1! Thank you - to parents and players for a great season of baseball. Tribe Highlights Indians (4) Vs Dodgers (3) The Indians and Dodgers played a tight game at Memorial Field Monday night, with the Tribe coming out on top 4 to 3.The Dodgers took the lead 2-0 in the third inning, with Tom Cadmus smashing a double to knock home Jake Cawlina, who had walked and stolen second base. The Indians starting pitcher Ryan Kelleher gave three strong innings for the Tribe with great control of his fastball, striking out seven in three innings. With the Dodgers winning 2-1, Nick Andreas took the mound for The Tribe in the fourth, fanning eight of the 15 batters he faced. Cawlina also had an impressive pitching performance for the Dodgers, fanning six Indians by throwing heat and a great change-up. Offensively, the Indians were strong as Ryan Kelleher, Nick Andreas and Mark McCarthy each connected for solid doubles.Matthew Rybicki nearly put one out of the park, smashing a hard-hit triple to the fence.Bailey Klein smacked two singles and Patrick Hogan batted a single to left field. Cadmus had a great game for the Dodgers, reaching base three times in three at-bats, with a walk, double and single. Matt Rybicki hit the winning RBI for the Indians, with a fielder's choice that drove home Klein. Phillies (1) Vs. Indians (13) The Indians beat the Phillies 13-1 Saturday night (5/10/08) at the National League's Moulton Field. Mark McCarthy was excellent as starting pitcher for the Indians, with 6 KOs in three scoreless, no-hit innings. He then went on to play outstanding defense at shortstop and was 2 for 3 at the plate. Bailey Kline had an outstanding night for The Tribe, smashing two homeruns, one to straight center and the other to opposite-field right. He also pitched the fourth, fifth and sixth innings, giving up only one hit and one run. Matt "Youkilis" Rybicki played a flawless first base and went 3-4 on offense, including a 3 RBI triple with bases loaded. Nick Andreas had an outstanding defensive game behind the plate, catching all five innings. Charlie McCarthy knocked in 2 RBI with a nice line-drive triple to left. Ryan Kelleher crushed a lead-off triple for The Indians. Also hitting singles for The Tribe were Andreas, James English, TJ Deinstadt and Jake Runnals. Tyler King pitched well early in the game for the Marlins; Ed Tylus played a great defensive game. Indians (13) Vs. Reds (4) The National League Reds and American League Indians met in a Mother's Day showdown on Sunday afternoon (5/11/08). The Indians came out on top, 13-4. The Indians' Ryan Kelleher pitched a great game for 5 1/3 innings, striking out 8 batters and giving up only 5 hits. Matt Rybicki was an offensive standout for the Indians, going 3 for 3 at the plate, with a triple and two singles. Mark McCarthy also had a strong bat, with a double and two singles. Tommy Quinn had a great offensive game for the Reds, with a three-run homer over the left-field fence and a single to score his fourth RBI in the fifth inning. Nick Marraffa closed for The Tribe, striking out the side to end the game in the top of the sixth. Cubs (4) Vs Indians (14) Tuesday night on Moulton Field the American League Indians beat the National League Cubs 14 to 4.The Tribe's pitching "shake and bake" combination of Nick Andreas and Nick Marraffa proved to be too much for the Cubs.Andreas struck out eleven with a great fast ball as Marraffa demonstrated his ability to locate pitches and fool batters. Offensively, the Indians were slugging as The Tribe registered 14 hits: Kelleher, Rybicki, Mark McCarthy, Bailey Klein and Nick Marraffa all batted doubles; Andreas, Klein, Charlie McCarthy, and Patrick Hogan all batted singles.In the fifth inning, James English demonstrated his ability to lay down a perfect bunt and Patrick Hogan showed the spectators that he can run the bases like a pro. Indians (5) Vs. Marlins (1) The Indians defeated the National League Marlins on Saturday, May 17, 2008 by a score of 5 to 1.The Indians pitching combination of Ryan Kelleher and Nick Marraffa was strong on the hill as they combined to strike out nine and give up only six hits. In the second inning, Charlie McCarthy knocked in three runs with a hard-hit ball to deep left field, giving the Indians a 3-0 lead.In the third inning, Jake Runnals drove in Matt Rybicki for an RBI when he smacked a double.In the fifth inning, Ryan Kelleher hit the Tribe's first inside-the-park homerun.Also hitting for the Tribe were Mark McCarthy (double), Nick Andreas (double), Matt Rybicki (single), and Charlie McCarthy (single). Indians (4) Vs Giants (1) On Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Tribe won their sixth game of the season by beating the National League Giants 4 - 1 on Memorial Field.Nick Andreas and Matt Rybicki were excellent on the mound for the Indians.Andreas opened for the Tribe, giving up only one hit.Rybicki came in to close and got the final four outs of the game. Nick Marraffa drove in two RBI with his forth-inning triple and Mark McCarthy's fifth-inning triple drove in two.Also hitting for the Tribe were Jake Runnals (2 Singles), Bailey Klein (single), Nick Andreas (1 double and 1 single), and Charlie McCarthy (2 singles). Indians (5) Vs Angels (2) The Indians won their third game in a row on Monday afternoon (May 19, 2008) against a very tough Angels team.Mark McCarthy was excellent on the hill for the Indians and was supported by excellent outfield play by his brother Charlie McCarthy and T.J. Deinstadt. Offensively, the Indians were strong at the plate.In the third and fourth innings, Nick Marraffa smacked doubles, with the latter driving in two RBI.In the fifth inning, Nick Andreas drove in one RBI with his sac fly; Bailey Klein knocked in one RBI with a single; and Mark McCarthy smacked a triple.T.J. Deinstadt was solid behind the plate batting two singles. Chris Butler pitched an excellent game for the Angels.Offensively, Chris Butler and Jarrod Costa each batted doubles for the Angels. Indians (8) Vs Braves (1) On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, the Indians defeated the Braves on Memorial Field by a score of 8 to 1.On the mound for the Indians were Bailey Klein (starter), Matt Rybicki (set-up man) and Jake Runnals (closer).Runnals closed in strong fashion for the Tribe, mowing down the Braves 1-2-3. Runnals is now a full-time member of the Tribe's bullpen. Offensive standouts for the Tribe were Ryan Kelleher, Mark McCarthy and Matt Rybicki.Kelleher smacked an inside-the-park homerun (second of the season) during his first at bat.Mark McCarthy continues to show everyone why he bats clean-up for the Tribe going 3 for 3 at the plate batting three doubles and driving in three RBI.Matt Rybicki went 2 for 3 at the plate batting two doubles knocking in one RBI.Also hitting safely for the Tribe were: Nick Marraffa (single); Bailey Klein (two singles); Charlie McCarthy (double); Nick Andreas (single); and T.J. Deinstadt (single). Tonight's win improves the Tribe's record to 8-1. Indians (11) Vs Orioles (10) On Sunday, June 1, 2008, the Indians and Orioles played an outstanding game of little league baseball on Memorial Field.The Orioles took an early lead in the game when they scored nine runs in the first three innings.The Indians were slow to respond to the Orioles – scoring only three runs in two innings.But in the third inning, the Tribe came alive when Nick Andreas smacked a double and Mark McCarthy followed with a homerun shot over the left-field fence.This was the spark that ignited the Tribe to score two more runs in the third inning, bringing the score to 9-7.In the fourth inning, Bailey Klein (relieving for Mark McCarthy) retired the side with great pitch control and an occasional knuckleball.In the forth and fifth innings, the Tribe scored four more runs bringing their total to 11.In the sixth, the Orioles were able to score only one run for a final of 10-11.In the sixth, the Orioles were threatening to tie the game with a runner on third with two outs.Klein, not-at-all worried about the runner on third, demonstrated his ability to pitch in clutch situations when he struck out the Orioles batter for the third and final out of the game.Offensive standouts for the Tribe in tonight's game were Nick Andreas and Mark McCarthy.Andreas smacked: 1 single, 2 doubles, and a triple.Mark McCarthy smacked his second homerun and a single. Overall, the entire Tribe played great team baseball, never giving up and always swinging the bats. Tonight's win improves the Tribe's record to 10-2-1. Angels (2) Vs Indians (6) The Indians beat the Angels on Memorial Field by a score of 6-2.On the mound throughout the entire game for the Tribe was Ryan Kelleher.Kelleher's pitching was outstanding as he struck out nine and allowing only three hits in six innings.Hitting safely for the Tribe were Mark McCarthy, Nick Marraffa, Matt Rybicki, T.J. Deinstadt, and Baily Klein.In the third inning, Deinstadt bunted perfectly and ran out the throw for a single.Jarrod Costa pitched for the Angels and was able to strike out seven Indians.Overall, the Tribe and Angels played a great game.Tonight's win over the Angels improves the Tribe's record to 11-2-1. Indians (5) Vs Red Sox (1) Mark "The Natural" McCarthy led the Indians to a 5-1 win over the Red Sox on June 7 at Memorial Field. McCarthy pitched a complete game, giving up only one hit. He had six strikeouts and threw four 1-2-3 innings. Eric Larson got the lone hit for the Red Sox, a nice double into left. McCarthy also went 2 for 3 at the plate, with a double and a single. Also hitting safely for the Tribe were Nick Andreas (double), Ryan Kelleher (single), Charlie McCarthy (single), and Jake Runnals (single). Mets (4) Vs. Indians (3) The Mets came from behind in dramatic fashion with four runs in the bottom of the fifth to beat the Indians 4-3. The big blow was a three run homer by JT Bisazza. Kevin Hodgkins then singled and came around on some heads up baserunning to score the eventual game winner. Sean Lundergan also chipped in with two hits and Chris Shalkoski and Aidan Moulton were strong in the field defensively. For the Indians, Nick Andreas pitched an excellent game. Indians (12) Vs. Tigers (5) The Indians' bats came alive Wednesday night at Brown 1 in a 12-5 win over the Tigers. Ryan Kelleher (starter) and Nick Marraffa (closer) pitched well for the Tribe. Offensively, every member of the Tribe made it safely on base. Mark McCarthy blasted a two-run homer in the fifth, bringing home brother Chuck McCarthy, who had doubled. Nick Andreas went 3-for-3, with a double and two singles. Marraffa, James English and Bailey Kline also had good nights at the plate, each with a double and single. Ryan Kelleher tripled, and Jake Runnals and Adam Huetlinger each batted singles. Brendan Mackey had a great night at the plate for the Tigers, going 4-for-4 with a double and three singles. The TribeEs Jake Runnals earned the game ball with his spectacular defensive play of the game. With bases loaded in the fifth and the Red Sox making a comeback, Runnals made a leaping grab of a line drive at second base. TJ Deinstadt then made the third out of the inning when he caught a high fly ball to centerfield. The win improves the Tribe's record to 13-3-1. Indians (6) Vs. Orioles (2) The Indians improved their record to 14-3-1 with today's win over the Orioles. It's always a great game whenever the Tribe and O's get together and today's game was no exception. On the hill for the Tribe were: Mark McCarthy (starter), Bailey Klein (set-up man) and Jake Runnals (closer) – all three were excellent.Hitting safely for the Tribe were: Ryan Kelleher (single), Mark McCarthy (2-doubles), Jake Runnals (double), Charlie McCarthy (double) and T.J. Deinstadt (single). Hitting safely for the Orioles were: Tom Higgins (single), Dylan Dodge (double), and Jay Calcagno (single). Congratulations to the Tribe for finishing in 1st place during the regular season. |