GAMES SCHEDULED FOR LITTLE LEAGUE MAJORS

LITTLE LEAGUE MAJORS STANDINGS 2013

GAME RESULTS

Apr 22 2013
Pirates 12
Cubs 1
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The Pirates topped the two time defending champion Cubs 12-1 on Monday night at Veira in the opening game of the 2013 Little League Majors season. Pirate ace Jack Sierputoski scattered four hits over four innings and led the offense with three hits and three runs scored. Riley Amaral collected two extra base hits for the Pirates who also walked ten times while only allowing one base on balls to the Cubs. Cubs rookies Max Potter and Keaton Aliberti each collected hits in their first Major league at bats. The teams will meet again on Saturday at noon.

Apr 23 2013
Tigers 8
A's 2
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Caged by rain earlier in the week, the Tigers kicked off their 2013 campaign with a crisp 8-2 victory over the A's at Veira on Thursday. Matt Morris and three relievers limited the Athletics to 5 hits and 2 walks, while veteran teammate Hollis Kelly ignited the offense with 3 hits and 3 rbi. Colby Balboni kept the A's close with three solid innings of work while also adding an rbi single. Marquee free agent Owen Porterfield proved his worth with 2 hits and three steals for his new squad. Rookie of the year hopeful Aiden "Smitty" Smith collected a pair of doubles.

Apr 24 2013
Cardinals 3
Red Sox 6
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Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-3 Wednesday evening at Veira. The Cards jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on hits by Copper Bennett and Jack Murray in the first inning. The Red Sox, behind Willson Slayton’s three hits and the solid pitching of Jeremy Regan, Sam Cranston and Jake Howell, led 6-1 through five innings. Rookie Leo Neville’s 6th inning bloop double, which landed on the fair/foul line in right field, led to two Cardinal runs, which made things interesting.

Apr 27 2013
Cubs 9
Pirates 8
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The Cubs beat the Pirates 9-8 on Opening Day Saturday to earn a split in their season opening series. With the tying run on third and one out in the last inning Summer Cardoza fanned two Pirates to earn her first save. Bryce Nightlinger pitched three plus innings as the Cubs built an 8-4 lead but the Pirates never quit. The Cubs offense collected eleven hits as nine players reached base. Scotty Lively continued to tear the cover off the ball, going three for four with five RBIs. Rookies Andrew Marchand (2 for 4) and Keaton Aliberti (3 for 3) also had productive days at the plate. Owen Bresnick pitched 4.3 strong innings to keep the Pirates in the game. Bucs' rookies Chesca Potter and Felix Colon got their first base hits as Major League players. Veterans Owen Bresnick, Riley Amaral and Jack Sierputoski collected two hits apiece.

Apr 27 2013
A's 3
Tigers 13
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Ace Michael Habekost fanned eight over 3 innings as the Tigers picked up their second straight win over the A's, 13-3, on Opening Day Saturday at Veira Park. Kenny Hatt was a perfect 2 for 2 on the day including a long triple. Ryan Scanlon chipped in with 2 hits and 2 runs scored. The heart of the A's order, Colby Balboni, Hoffy Hearn, and Mikey Cosgrave provided the offense for the Athletics with 4 hits and all 3 runs scored.

Apr 27 2013
Red Sox 15
Cardinals 3
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The Red Sox beat the Cards 15-3 behind solid pitching and a fifteen hit attack. Peter Burke led the Sox offense with three hits and five runs scored. Willson Slayton chipped in with three hits and four RBI and Jeremy Regan added a deep triple to left center. Sam Cranston completed the rare 3 pitch inning in the sixth with help of a diving catch in centerfield, by Burke, to end the game. For the Cards, Jack Murray continued to swing a big bat with two doubles. Nate Packer and Benny Binder both made great catches in the outfield.

Apr 29 2013
Red Sox 20
A's 2
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Red Sox 20 – A’s 2 The Sox played a sound all-around game beating the A’s on Monday evening. Jimmy Lehmbert and Jacob Maccaferri lead the 13 hit attack collecting a combined four hits and five rbi. Maccaferri also made his Majors debut on the mound with two strong innings striking out four. Nicholas Cranston made a nice game ending catch, at second base, back pedaling into right field. For the A’s in the first inning, the speedy Owen Porterfield singled sharply, stole second and scored moments later on a passed ball only several feet from home plate. Hofie Hearn added a sharp single to left in the third inning while Ben Peters reached base in both his at-bats.

Apr 30 2013
Tigers 10
Pirates 6
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The Tigers moved to 3-0 with a 10-6 victory over the Pirates at glorious Veira Park on Tuesday afternoon. Hollis Kelly continued his torrid start with 3 hits and 4 rbi while tossing three scoreless innings. Pesky Aiden Smith scored a pair of runs on 2 hits. Jack Sierputoski led the Pirate offense with 3 hits, and newcomer Henry Warner kept the Bucs in the game with some clutch relief work. Rookie Miles Sidoti slammed the door on a late Pirate rally, striking out the potential tying run in the bottom of the sixth.

May 01 2013
Cubs 9
Cardinals 4
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The Cubs beat the Cardinals 9-4 behind strong pitching and a balanced offensive attack. Veterans Chris Ferry and Bryce Nightlinger collected two hits apiece while rookies Zack Vukota and Peter Gillis got their first Majors hits and played strong outfield defense. Southpaw Michael O'Brien struck out six over two innings for the win and Andrew Marchand closed the door with two scoreless innings. Nate Packer and Leo Neville were solid on the mound for the Redbirds over the final four frames. Cards' rookie catcher Jackie Pizzano was outstanding behind the plate gunning down would be Cubs' base stealers. The teams meet again Saturday in a doubleheader.

May 04 2013
A's 1
Red Sox 15
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Sox 15 A's 1 The A's jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after one. The sox responded with a 14 run second inning behind rbi hits by Joe Serpa, Willson Slayton, Jacob Maccaferri and Jimmy Lehmberg. Jared Regan, Jake Howell and Peter Burke held the a's bats in check. The Porterfield brothers combined for three of the A's four hits.

May 04 2013
Pirates 1
Tigers 4
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Surprising no one, Hunter Cleary hit his first career MVLL home run deep over the right field scoreboard at Veira Park to lead the Tigers to a 4-1 victory over the Pirates on Saturday. Michael Habekost punched out 12 in four innings of work, while Miles Sidoti earned the save with 2 clean innings of relief. Tiger rookie Kenny Hatt chipped in with a pair of hits. For the Bucs, Jack Sierputoski had another couple of hits, while Owen Bruno Bresnick needed only 53 pitches to complete 4 innings of 4 hit, 2 run ball.

May 04 2013
Cardinals 3
Cubs 0
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The Cubs and Cardinals met on Saturday for MVLL's first double header of the season. The Cardinals, behind a two hitter by Benny Binder and Nate Packer and flawless defense, prevailed 3-0. Jack Murray played gold glove defense, doubled and stole two bases in the victory. The Cubs got a fine pitching performance from veteran tandem Bryce Nightlinger and Summer Cardoza, who also combined on a two hitter.

May 04 2013
Cubs 15
Cardinals 8
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The Cubs bats came alive in game two of their twin bill with the Cardinals. Nine players combined for 16 hits, ignited by rookie Andrew Marchand's first inning, bases clearing double in the Cubs' 15-8 win. Summer Cardoza reached base three times and drove in two runs and Chris Ferry scored four runs. Rookie Jorrien Ahren got his first Majors' hit. Keaton Aliberti earned his first Majors' win and southpaw Michael O'Brien pitched the final two and a third, allowing only one hit. For the Cardinals Leo Neville and Jack Murray, who hit an inside the park home run, reached base five times.

May 06 2013
Red Sox 6
Tigers 4
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Sox 6 - Tigers 4 A seven inning thriller between the leagues two undefeated teams did not disappoint. The Sox jumped out to an early 4-1 lead after one inning. Strong pitching, several nice defensive plays by Richie Barlett and Mike Habekost, a perfectly executed 9-4-2 out at the plate and excellent pitching by Hollis Kelly quieted the sox through the sixth. Meanwhile, for the Sox, Jeremy Regan pitched 4 2/3 innings striking out ten until touched for three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Tied 4-4 in the seventh, the Sox managed four consecutive singles resulting in two runs. In the bottom of the seventh, Jake Howell struck out two for the win. Willson Slayton and Joe Serpa each contributed three hits for the Red Sox. For the tigers, Hunter Cleary added three hits of his own.

May 07 2013
Pirates 3
Cardinals 2
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Jack Sierputoski earned his second win of the season as the Pirates edged the Cardinals 3-2. Sierputoski broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning when his triple drove in Zander Amaral. Sierputoski then stole home to give the Bucs a 3-1 lead. The Cardinals scored one more in the bottom of the sixth for the final score. Cardinals veteran Cooper Bennett had a double and triple. Pitcher Benny Binder kept his team in the game with a strong performance.

May 08 2013
A's 5
Cubs 6
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Chris Ferry's bases loaded, walk off line drive over the left fielder's head capped a four run rally as the Cubs beat the A's 6-5. The A's, trailing 2-0, scored five runs in the fifth inning when they sent nine batters to the plate. Mikey Cosgrave's triple and Talon Rusillo's sharp single were the big hits. Cosgrave also doubled and made several fine defensive plays, while Colby Balboni baffled the Cubs' hitters for 5+ innings. The Cubs' Peter Gillis made two, nice catches in center and had a pair of hits while fellow rookie outfielder Jorrien Ahren drove in two runs. Summer Cardoza earned her first Majors' win in relief of Michael O'Brien, who threw four strong innings.

May 11 2013
Cubs 11
A's 1
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Under darkening skies at Veira on Saturday the Cubs beat the A's 11-1 in an abbreviated, four inning contest. Rookies Andrew Marchand and Keaton Aliberti pounded the strike zone, allowing three hits and one walk. Zack Vukota highlighted a six run third inning by ripping a fastball to left for an RBI single. Chris Ferry and Scotty Lively continued their torrid hitting with two singles apiece. A's starter Owen Porterfield compiled seven strikeouts while stroking two singles and swiping a pair of bases. The defenseive play of the day was Mikey Cosgrave's athletic, diving catch of a line drive up the middle and his heads up tag of second for an unassisted double play.

May 11 2013
Cardinals 10
Pirates 7
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The Cardinals exploded for five runs in the top of the sixth to rally past the Pirates for the 10-7 win Saturday at Veira. Cooper Bennett's triple was the biggest of several big hits for the redbirds. Jack Murray continuing his season long assault on the baseball, had three hits and scored three runs. Pitchers Benny Binder, Jackie Pizzano and Murray combined for 13 k's in the win. Pirates pitchers' Owen Bresnick and Riley Amaral pitched well through five. Amaral and Jack Sierputoski led the Bucs' offense with two hits apiece.

May 13 2013
A's 1
Pirates 10
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Pirate ace Jack Sierputoski pitched his second, complete game victory in a row as the Pirates knocked off the A's 10-1 on a cool Monday evening. A's pitcher Colby Balboni kept his team in it through three innings. In the bottom of the fourth the Pirates broke open the 2-1 contest with six runs. Sierputoski, Owen Bresnick, and Bucs' bash brothers Riley and Zander Amaral had hits in the big inning. The teams will meet again Saturday afternoon in a twinbill.

May 14 2013
Tigers 6
Cardinals 2
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Five Tiger hurlers combined on a 2-hitter as they fended off the scrappy Cardinals Tuesday evening in Oak Bluffs. Crafty southpaw Cooper Bennett kept the Cards close early, taking a 2-0 lead heading into the 3rd. The Tigers chipped away, with single runs in the next two frames, and a Matt Morris 2 run triple in the 5th finally gave the visiting Tigers some breathing room. Miles Sidoti earned his first career victory with a clean inning of relief.

May 15 2013
Cubs 2
Red Sox 7
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Peter Burke pitched five excellent innings as the undefeated Red Sox beat the Cubs 7-2. The Red Sox offensive stars were Finn Lewis, who reached base three times, and Jimmy Lehmberg, who had a pair of singles. Cubs' starter Bryce Nightlinger continued his solid play with four strong innings on the mound and a pair of hits.

May 16 2013
Red Sox 8
Tigers 1
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Heavy weekend rains bumped the highly anticipated twinbill between the league's top teams from Saturday to the following Thursday, and both the weather and the level of play were worth the wait. In the opener, the Sox were an advertisement for the RBI Hitting Academy as they pounded out 6 hits en route to a 6 run bottom of the first. Jared Regan and Sam Cranston each scored their second run of the game in the next frame, and the rest of the game saw a lot of flashed leather from both sides as neither team was able to generate much more offense. Hunter Cleary and Michael Habekost each had 3 hits for the Tigers, while Sox veteran Cranston allowed little else in picking up the win over 4 2/3 efficient innings.

May 16 2013
Tigers 3
Red Sox 2
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In the nightcap, the Tigers tried to shake their post MCAS funk by sporting their throwback black vests. Early on, the Sox seemed to be inching toward a sweep with single runs in the second and third. With workhorse Jake Howell pounding the strike zone the Tigers saw their hopes of keeping the Sons of Regan (literal and figurative) within range, both in the game, but also in the MVLL season standings. But once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right. Trailing 2-1 in the fourth, the Tigers put two aboard, and with 2 outs and 2 strikes on him, Kyle Rollins felt it was time to produce his first Major League hit. Rollins scorched a triple into the right-center gap, plating 2 and amazing all. The Sox threatened, seriously threatened, in the sixth, putting runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out. All it took was a 1(Kelly)-3(Morris)-2(Cleary) double play to end it, and Aberdeen must wait as it seems there is still a long way to go in this 2013 regular season.

May 18 2013
Cardinals 0
Tigers 10
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Understanding they were under close scrutiny by management as reports surfaced of curfew violations and late night clubbing, the Tigers responded with an offensive barrage in a romp over the Cardinals early Saturday at Veira Park. Matt Morris kept the Redbirds at bay by tossing 4 shutout innings, picking up the shortened complete game victory. Michael Habekost remained white-hot with 3 more hits and 4 rbi, while Baylee Francis provided lock-down outfield defense. Jackie Pizzano singled and proved to be a baserunning menace for the Cards, and Nate Packer also provided some offensive spark.

May 18 2013
Red Sox 11
Cubs 1
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May 18 2013
Pirates 8
A's 9
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A little A's magic in the 1st of a twin bill Saturday afternoon vs. the Pirates. Pirates got on board first with 3 runs on 2 errors by the A's, but Hoffie Hearne threw out a runner stealing that got the A's out of the inning. A's would fight back and get 2 back, led by an Owen Porterfield triple. Colby Balboni would settle in on the mound for the A's with efficient 3 up 3 down pitching and defense in the second. In the fourth, the A's bats came to life scoring 5 runs as all 9 batters for the A's would get a crack at it. Led by doubles by Owen Porterfield & Cam Moore. Pirates returned the fire scoring 4 runs on a Harold Lawry double and Isaac Richards smash into right getting past the right fielder and on a throwing error home that would clear the bases. But Balboni and the A's defense would clean it up with 2 strike outs. Jack Sierpotoski would come in to shut down the A's for 2 innings and scratch out one run on Riley Amaral single leading to the tying run. Bottom of the sixth the A's came up for last at bats with the rally caps on down by one run. Ben Peters single followed Owen Porterfield Single and each stealing a base put them both in scoring position. Over due Hoffie Hearne came up with solid walk off single into right field scoring both runners. Colby Balboni would get his first major league win and complete game pitched. Porterfield had strong base running, score 3 times, and was 4 for 4. Final score A's 9 - Pirate's 8

May 18 2013
A's 13
Pirates 4
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In the second feature the A's came out with momentum after their first win. The Athletics looking like athletes would come up with 5 singles and score 6 runs in the first. Ben Peters came out firing striking out 2 of first 3 for the Pirates. In the second the A's bats continued to love the ball featuring a triple by Mikey Cosgrave leading to 3 runs. Pirates woke up and, led by Owen Bresnick and Riley Amarals hitting, would score 3 runs. The fourth was quick and flawless for the A's as two deep flies hit by Jack Sierpotoski and Harold Lawry were tracked down by Colby Balboni closing the 3rd. A's would push Cam Moore to score one more through on a Hoffie Hearne sacrifiice fly. The 4th inning defensivley was cleaned up by a heads up double play led by Mikey Cosgrave chasing down a runner between second and third and then making a play to Avery Villegas throwing out the lead runner at home for double play. . Peters would clean up his act and be efficient throught the 4th and 5th backed by great defense. Owen Porterfield would again score his third run in the second game as he was 3 for 3. Ben Peters would get his first major league win pithcing five and a half innings. While closer Cam Moore looking Fernando Rodney like coming in cool and composed striking out 2 of the last 3 batters for the Pirates. Final Score A's 13 - Pirates 4

May 20 2013
Tigers 5
Cubs 3
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