Red Sox Nation!

Red Sox had a great weekend. The Red Sox defeated the Tigers on Friday night 12-11

On Sunday the Red Sox beat the Dodgers via the Little League mercy rule with a  score of 11-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning. Kyle was big for us on the mound, striking out the side once and almost doing it again in the very next inning only giving up one walk. Jonathan Phelps hit two triples for 4 RBI's.

Great Job RED SOX!!!!!

Coach Tony

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Message from Coach Tony

Coach Tony sends a big shout out to all of his players. "great game!" A special shout to K. Reese for hitting our first homerun!!!!

Red Sox - The Long Awaited 2007 Red Sox Year Book

It's over 80 pages this year so print at your own risk.

Thanks to Evan for staying on my case until I got this done.

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Lawrence Gilliam
Ladera Little League White Sox
Schedule
Major Division Standings
White Sox Stats
http://LaderaWhiteSox.blogspot.com  - Blog
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Fwd: Ladera Little League says PLAY BALL!!

Just in case you have not received this already...

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From: <info@laderalittleleague.org >
Date: Jan 15, 2008 3:19 AM
Subject: Ladera Little League says PLAY BALL!!
To: info@laderalittleleague.org

 

 

Parents and Vounteers,   It is time to PLAY BALL!   The Ladera Little League has been granted its 2008 Charter and registration will open this weekend, January 19 th  and 20th from 1 to 3 PM at our field.  See the attached letter from league President Tracie Lyons on the new charter, the upcoming spring season, and the exciting move to District 25.   The letter from the Little League International Vice President of operations granting the charter is also attached.   As mentioned in the Ladera letter, you can obtain more detailed information on registration matters and download relevant forms from our website at www.laderalittleleague.org.  Please also note that we are seeking your involvement as volunteers at this time.   Feel free to contact us for any questions or additional information.   Schedule information such as Opening Day will be posted as it comes available.   We look forward to you joining us for another great season!   Ladera Little League 4859 Slauson Ave # 538 Los Angeles, CA 90056 (323)-296-16554 www.laderalittleleague.org info@laderalittleleague.org

Red Sox Weekend Schedule

The guys stayed alive in the TOC last night with a 9-1 victory over the Lawndale Yankees.  You can find the game recap here.  The win gets them back in the winning column after dropping their first TOC matchup against the Lennox Pirates 12-8.  The stats for both games have been added to the stats page.


Our next TOC game is Saturday at 12PM at Westchester LL.  We will meet at Ladera at 9AM for warmup and to organize a caravan to the game.  The Ladera LL Closing Day Ceremonies will also be taking place on Sat so I recommend that you arrive at the park promply at 9.  

Given the 12PM start time, we are planning to buy the team a light "brunch" that they will eat prior to the game.  Please send $5 with your player to cover the cost.

Westchester LL is located Wiley Post just south of Manchester.  I usually take Airport to  Manchester (right) and then make a left on Wiley Post.

Finally, we hope to have absentee ballots available on Sat morning for the Ladera LL election.  Please take the time to review the email the Cathy sent last night.

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Lawrence Gilliam
Minor Division Standings
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com   - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com  - Blog

Red Sox Game Reminder

We play today at Tri Park at 5:15.  Please arrive at Tri Park by 4:15.  We will NOT be meeting at Ladera to form a caravan.

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Lawrence Gilliam
Minor Division Standings
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com   - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com  - Blog

Red Sox Practice and Game Information

We will practice on Wednesday at 6PM at Ladera.

Our next TOC game is on Thursday at 5:15 at Tri Park.  Please arrive by 4:15 for warm up and team verification.  If the early start is an issue, please speak with the coaches to determine if one of us can pick your player up for the game.

Tri Park is located on Prarie and 154th Street. 

Ric Berry recommends that we take:
Prarie South to 154th Street
Right on 154th Street
Right on Doty
Left on 158th Street

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Lawrence Gilliam
Minor Division Standings
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com   - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com  - Blog

Red Sox Practice Today 5PM at Ladera

We will practice at Ladera at 5PM today.  Most likely, we will be on the Sr. field.

Red Sox Practice Reminder

We will practice on Sat morning at 9:30 AM at Ladera.

The stats page has been updated.


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Lawrence Gilliam
Minor Division Standings
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com   - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com  - Blog

Red Sox TOC Parents Meeting

Sorry for the late notice.  We will hold a quick parent's meeting to get organized for TOC at the park TODAY at 6:30 PM. 

Lawrence

Red Sox Additional TOC Information

I forgot to mention that all players must have their Little League patch on their uniform jersey.  If you are missing the patch, let us know so that we can find extras.

Lawrence

Red Sox TOC Info

I have attached the TOC bracket and field locations.  On the bracket, we are Ladera 2.

Our first game is on Sunday at 2PM at Aviation Park.  TOC regulations require teams to check in with tournament officials 30 minutes prior to the game.  We will need to present a certified birth certificate and 2 utility bills for proof of residence at each game.  Please bring these items to our Thursday game against the Dodgers.

When possible, we will arrange a meet time at Ladera before each TOC game for warm up and then caravan to the game.  For Sunday's game, we will meet at Ladera at 11AM.


TOC is a double elimination tournament. 

If we win on Sunday, the next game will be on Friday 6/15 at 5:15 PM at Tri Park.
     If we win that game, the next game will be on Monday 6/18 at 5:15 PM at Aviation Park


If we lose on Sunday, the next game will be on Thur 6/14 at 5:15PM at Tri Park
    If we win that game, the next game will be Sat 6/16 at 12:00 PM at Westchester Park
    If we lose, the Sunday game, we're out

Red Sox Game Schedule

Our game that was originally scheduled for tomorrow (Tue) against the Dodgers has been moved to Thursday so that the coaches can attend a mandatory Tournament of Champions meeting. 

We will play the Dodgers on Thursday at 6PM.  There is no game tomorrow.

If we win the Thursday game, we will play the Braves on Friday to determine the overall season championship.

TOC games will start on Sat.

It is quite possible that we will play on Thur, Fri and Sat of this week.

Red Sox Game 19 Summary - "Just Let Your Soul Glo"

The Red Sox moved to 7-2 in the second half (14-5 overall) with a thrilling 5-4 victory over their nemesis, the Braves, on Sunday evening.  In a game that featured enough highlights, plot twists, injuries, foul language (bad coach), and drama for a primetime television soap opera, the Red Sox demonstrated grit and determination to earn the victory and keep their unblemished (4-0) record in games decided by 1 run.  With the win, the Red Sox sit tied atop the 2nd Half standings with the Braves who are experiencing a 2 game slide.

 

1st Inning

The Braves sent staff ace, Malik, to the mound to start the game.  The Red Sox wasted no time as Jonathan Phelps led off the first inning with a bloop, infield singe to third base.   Grant Craddolph stepped to the plate and tripled with a blast to right-center field, scoring Jonathan.  Grant would add a run, scoring on a wild pitch.   Desmond Box and Bailey Goldstein drew walks to continue the early rally.  Kyle Reece sent a long, high fly ball to left field that was handled by Braves left fielder, Blake, for out number 3. 

 

Tristan Williams took the mound for the Red Sox in the bottom half of the first.  After going 0-2 in the count, Braves lead off batter, Devin, send a soft ground ball that stuck in the grass to reach on an infield single.  Devin would display the "wheels" and score on a series of wild pitches and passed balls.  Tristan threw to Jonathan to get out 1 on a ground ball to the mound.  Braves starting catcher, Trevor, reached first on an infield single to third, and Devin J reached on a fielder's choice play.  Out 2 was recorded by Grant who fielded a pop fly to short stop.  In the only t-ball moment of the game,  Trevor and Devin J scored on the same wild pitch to bring the Braves run count to 3 in the inning.  Malik reached first on an infield fly ball but was thrown out at second by Red Sox catcher, Derek Marshall throwing to Grant at second.

 

At the end of 1, the score was 3-2 Braves.

 

 

2nd Inning

 

The Red Sox would battle back in the 2nd with left fielder, Dominic Vasquez, reaching on a HBP.  Dominic did a great job on the base paths moving to 2nd and 3rd on a wild pitch and passed ball.  The Braves would succumb to Tball-itis in the next sequence.  Grant drew a walk, sprinted and rounded first to draw the attention of the Braves pitcher.  An overthrow to second allowed Dominic to race home to score.  On the overthrow, Grant advanced hard to third base.  The normally sure armed Braves, followed with another overthrow into the Braves dugout, allowing Grant to score.   Derek drew a walk in the inning but was left stranded as Malik settled in to record out 3 with a strike out.

 

Jerrod led off the bottom of the second for the Braves with a walk.  He moved to second on a wild pitch.  Tristan settled in to record out 1 with a strike out.   Blake bunted to reach 1st on a fielder's choice.  Derek threw to Kyle to throw out Jerrod attempting to take third on a wild pitch.  The final out of the inning was recorded by Lawrence Gilliam who threw to Jonathan on a sharply hit ball to second.

 

After 2, the Red Sox led 4-3.

 

 

3rd Inning

 

The Sox went quietly in the top of the 3rd with Malik recording a strike out, Devin J catching a fly ball, and Malik throwing to Devin N on a come backer to the mound.

 

Tristan got the first 2 Braves batters in the bottom of the third on strikes.  Devin J sent a ground ball to the whole between SS and 2nd.  Grant charged the ball and made a strong throw to Jonathan at first that was on time but a little high as Jonathan's foot was off the base on the catch.  Braves second baseman, Robert, drew a walk to place runners at first and second.   Derek and Tristan accounted for out 3 on a great hustle play as Devin J attempted to reach home on a wild pitch.  Derek scurried to retrieve the ball and flipped it to Tristan for the out.

 

With the defense and pitching tightening, no runs were scored in the 3rd.

 

 

4th Inning

 

Trevor Edior relieved Malik on the mound to start the 4th inning.  Facing his next door neighbor, Lawrence grounded out to second for out 1.  Trevor would retire the side in order as he struck out the next batter and benefited from a great play by Jalen on a slow roller to third base off the bat of Jonathan.

 

Grant relieved Tristan on the mound to start the 4th.  He started strong, striking out the first batter he faced.  Braves reserve left fielder, Chris, doubled on a fly ball to center that sailed over the charging Desmond Box's head.  Joshua collected an RBI on a bunt single to score Chris and tie the game.  Red Sox catcher picked up on a flaw in the lead off technique at first and initiated a pick off play that went 2-3-6 (Derek to Jonathan to Tristan) to pick off the base runner.  Braves reserve center fielder, Desmond, and first baseman Devin N  followed with a walks to bring the go ahead run into scoring position with 2 outs.   Grant dug deep to strike out the number 2 hitter in the line up and end the rally.

 

At the end of 4, the game was knotted at 4 apiece.

 

5th Inning

 

As time became a factor, Grant led off the 5th with a walk.  Devin J relieved Trevor on the mound.  Grant moved to second on a wild pitch.  Derek flied out to the pitcher for out 1.   Grant continued to terrorize the base paths as he advanced to third and then took home on a wild pitch for his third run of the tame – giving the Red Sox a one run lead.  Devin J would settle in to get the next two batters on strikes and close the inning.

 

Grant returned to the mound to close out the game and made quick work of the first batter with a K on 5 pitches.  Adjusting for the Braves' proclivity for bunting, the Red Sox instituted "the bunt shift" moving the speedy Tristan the 3rd base to wrestle with the jungle like greens on the infield.  Lawrence moved to short, Bailey to second, and Kyle to right.   Jonathan turned in perhaps the most exciting catch of the year as he laid out in foul territory to snag a line drive down the first base line (can you say WEB GEM).   With one out separating the Red Sox from their first victory over the Braves - ever, Robert and Malik drew walks to put the tying and winning runs on base.  Garnering the strength of 3 years of frustration, Grant Craddolph refused to relent as he fired 4 strikes in a row (2 called, 1 swinging, and 1 that should have been called) to record a K for the last out of the game.

 

Game over …  Close the book … Hear the sweet, soothing melody of the cantata being sung by the obese lady   … The people in Hades no longer thirst for ice water …. Good night now … Thanks for playing  …. As a parting gift, enjoy the year supply of Soul Glo….

Red Sox Win!!!!  Red Sox Win!!!!  Red Sox Win!!!!

 

 

RED SOX GAME CHANGED BACK TO ORIGINAL TIME

Our Sunday game against the Braves will start at 4:30PM - NOT 2PM as previously announced.  Please arrive by 3:30 for warmup.

In other news, the Dodger beat the Braves today to end the Braves unbeaten streak.

Red Sox Game Reminder

We play the Dbacks today at 6PM.  Please arrive at 5PM for warmup.


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Lawrence Gilliam
Minor Division Standings
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com   - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com  - Blog

Red Sox Practice Reminder

We will practice tomorrow (Thur) at 5PM at Ladera.  See you there.

Red Sox Game 17 Game Summary - Another Close Call

The following game summary was provided by Coach Barry.

The Red Sox pulled out a closely fought 3-2 victory over the surging Nationals on Wednesday evening.   The win takes the Red Sox to 12-5 on the season (5-2 in the second half).  The victory also brings the Red Sox record to 3-0 in games decided by 1 point.  The Nationals go to 4-15 on the season (3-6 in the second half). 

Lawrence Gilliam (3-0,  5.4 ERA) started off on the mound to throw 3  2/3 solid innings allowing 2 runs (1 earned). He also gloved a hard hit one hopper and threw to first for an out. The Nationals started Jordan who also had a strong outing.  The Red Sox defense was tight all the way through. They turned a double play when Tristan Williams (.345 BA, .596 OBP) caught a pop fly at SS and threw to Jonathan Phelps (.528 BA, .630 OBP) at first for the out when the runner didn't tag up. Grant Craddolph (.486 BA, .673 OBP) hit a long high shot to left center for a stand up triple; continuing home to score on a over throw to third. Tristan and Jonathan both scored after getting on with base hits and advancing to home on stolen bases. Jonathan played a great game at first fielding two ground balls hit to first for a couple of outs and also catching throws to first for a few more outs. Kyle Reece (.286 BA, .540 OBP) scooped up a hard hit ground ball in center field and quickly made a throw to Tristan who tagged the runner out at second.  Tristan relieved Lawrence with 2 outs in the 4th and pitched a scoreless 1 1/3 innings to record his second save of the year.

Special thanks to Marie and Greg for handling the score book.  Coach Lawrence will transcribe the scorebook into the stats applications and update the website on Thursday.


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Lawrence Gilliam
Minor Division Standings
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com   - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com  - Blog

Game Reminder

We play the Nationals today at 6PM.  Please arrive by 5PM for warm up.

Red Sox Notes

Practice Reminder
We will practice tomorrow, Thur, at 5PM at Ladera.

Game Summary Omission
In a rush to go to press, I omitted an additional game ball to Tristan Williams in the Mets game for shutting down the Mets in the final inning.

Standings Update
The Braves appear to have 1st place locked up as they are leading by 2.5 games with 3 to play.  Their magic number is 2.

In an upset, the Nationals defeated the Dodgers last night in a high scoring affair. 

In the race for 2nd place, the Red Sox (4-2), hold a 1.5 game advantage on the Dbacks and Dodgers (both 3-4).   The Red Sox magic number to clinch 2nd is 3.  Any combination of 3 Red Sox Wins or 3 Dback and Dodger losses clinches 2nd place for the Sox. 


Misc Stats

• The Red Sox are 3-1 in games decided by 2 runs or less.  A key stat that measures the team's resolve to win.
• Red Sox pitchers average 1 strike out per 2.79 batters faced.  That's over 1 per inning.  Tristan and Lawrence lead way with 1 strike out per 2.55 and 2.61 batters, respectively.
• The Red Sox are 1-5 in games where they score 7 runs or less. 
  
• Outside of the division leading Braves, the Red Sox are the only team playing above .500 for the season.
• Kyle is the only Red Sox to play in every game this season.
• The Red Sox have been shut out once this year.
• The Red Sox are 0-2 in games when one of the coaches is missing.
• The Red Sox are undefeated in games immediately following a new moon
  
• (okay I made the last one up)
  

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Lawrence Gilliam
Minor Division Standings
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com   - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com  - Blog