BASEBALL BEAT THE RIGHT NUMBER.Byline: Heather Gripp Staff Writer Westlake's Tyler Adamczyk is such a big Nolan Ryan Adamczyk also likes to wear Ryan's No. 34. But Westlake did not have a uniform with that number. Adamczyk opted for No. 17 the past two years since it is half of 34. The Warriors finally got Adamczyk his No. 34 this year for his senior season. It was the least they could do to pay back the Cal-bound right-hander for being one of the region's top pitchers and hitters. ``I graduated from half of 34 to 34,'' Adamczyk said. A GOLDEN GLOVE Golden Glove could mean:
Sophomore second baseman second baseman n. Baseball The infielder who is positioned near and to the first-base side of second base. Noun 1. second baseman - (baseball) the person who plays second base second sacker Brett Wexler epitomizes Calabasas' renewed focus on defense. Although he is a capable hitter, the Coyotes often use him only on defense. Wexler has made just one error and is helping Calabasas average at least a double play a game after turning just five all of last season. ``This is a kid who has magic in his glove and dirt on his uniform,'' Coyotes coach Rick Nathanson said. ``He gives us something we haven't had in four years. ... If you're strong up the middle, you're going to win games.'' Calabasas (13-5, 6-0) already has matched its win total of a year ago and is undefeated in Frontier League The Frontier League, based in Troy, Illinois, is a professional, independent baseball organization located in the Midwestern United States and Western Pennsylvania. It operates mostly in cities not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams and is not affiliated with either. play entering today's game against second-place Nordhoff of Ojai. Unlike last year's error-prone team, the Coyotes have allowed more than six runs only once and frequently commit fewer than two errors a game. ``The last two years, we were pretty much a clinic on how not to defend in baseball,'' Nathanson said. ``I told the guys this year, `I don't care
"Don't Care" is a 1994 (see 1994 in music) single by American death metal band Obituary. if you're hitting .400, I'm not going to take two hits a game for two errors a game.' '' HE CAN'T DO EVERYTHING It may seem as if Chaminade of West Hills left-hander Bobby Paschal can do it all, but Eagles coach Scott Drootin was happy to prove otherwise. Drootin beat Paschal and teammate Erik Johnson
Erik Johnson (born March 21, 1988 in Bloomington, Minnesota) is an American ice hockey player. - who plays on the basketball team - in a game of horse this week. ``Bobby likes to think he's a basketball player,'' Drootin said jokingly. ``But I think this shows he should stick to baseball.'' On the baseball field, there wasn't much Paschal (8-0) didn't do this week. He was named MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. of the Templeton tournament after leading Chaminade to the championship. He struck out 10 in seven shutout innings Wednesday in addition to going 7 for 12 with a home run and four RBI RBI abbr. Baseball runs batted in Noun 1. rbi - a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" run batted in during the tournament. HE CAN REALLY HIT Baseballs aren't all Chris Giordano is good at hitting. The Hart of Newhall junior, who is batting .317 with a team-high 27 RBI, is also a pretty good table tennis player, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Indians. The close-knit team frequently gathers at first baseman Chris Gagnon's house to play table tennis and Giordano is the one doing most of the winning. ``I'm told Giordano's the one to beat,'' Indians coach Jim Ozella said. ``They tell me, `Coach, you want to play (John) Curtis, he's not so good.' '' LOW ON ARMS Kennedy was looking forward to having its pitching staff at full strength for next week's series against Valley Mission League leader San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. , but the Cougars of Granada Hills instead are wondering if they'll have enough pitchers to make it through the series. Tim St. Pierre, who filled in as the staff ace while Adam Geery, Eric Moore Eric Moore is a former Australian rules football player who played in the VFL between 1966 and 1972 for the Richmond Football Club and then from mid-1972 until mid-1973 for the South Melbourne Football Club. and Danny Matta rested sore arms the past few weeks, could be sidelined, too. He was hit by a pitch on his right elbow in Monday's win over Monroe of North Hills. He did not practice the next day and missed Wednesday's game. ``We've gone from pitching-rich to pitching-thin,'' said Kennedy coach Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
n. Abbr. JV A high-school or college team that competes in interschool sports on the level below varsity. Noun 1. for pitching help. Matta and Moore each pitched briefly in relief Wednesday and Geery threw in the bullpen Tuesday, but none are expected to be ready to start next week. LEAGUE UPDATES FOOTHILL Canyon of Canyon Country has a chance today to become the first team since Burroughs of Burbank in 1997 to take a season series from Hart of Newhall. Junior Jake Coash (7-0) and the second-place Cowboys already achieved one first by beating the Indians 4-2 on Tuesday, making them the first team in 19 games this season to beat Division II's top-ranked team. The Canyon senior left-hander, who has wins against Hart the past two years, gets the start against Indians senior right-hander Phil Tognetti. ``It's nice to beat Hart, but we expect to win every game. It doesn't matter who we play,'' said Cowboys catcher Josh Lagrotta, noting his team gained confidence from a strong showing at last week's Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, city (1990 pop. 69,330), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles, in the fertile San Gabriel valley; settled 1870, inc. 1956. Its industries include metal fabrication, printing, and plastics manufacturing. tournament. ``Hopefully we're still in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of doing that. We really want to win league.'' GOLDEN If Highland of Palmdale could skip the first inning, the Bulldogs might be one of the league's best teams. They've allowed 11 runs in the first inning against Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , 11 against Quartz Hill and nine against Palmdale. ``We're great once we get past the first inning,'' Highland coach Todd Zucker said. ``I joke that most teams have a closer, I need an opener, someone to pitch the first inning and get three outs.'' Even with their struggles early in games, the Bulldogs have rebounded from a 4-7 start and could reach .500 with a win today against Littlerock. MISSION Senior Dale Legaspi has been a hot hitter for Crespi of Encino - his five hits this week moved his average above .400. The rest of the Celts The following pages provide lists of nations or people of Celtic origin, arranged by branch of Celtic ethnicity or language grouping: Goidelic Celts
Wiffle ball - round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner tournament. Players have formed eight teams, built a special field and plan to play through Saturday night. MARMONTE Westlake is solidifying its hold on first and the race for the league's final two playoff spots quickly is tightening. Royal of Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. has gone from being the league leader two weeks ago to being in a three-way tie for third. One of the teams tied with the Highlanders is Moorpark, which beat Royal 7-2 on Tuesday in the Corona del Mar Del Mar is the name of several places in the United States of America:
Agoura is the year's surprise team. The Chargers are in second place instead of their usual spot in last. Much of the credit has to go to the offense since Agoura has more players ranked among the area hitting leaders than any other league team. Adam Hersh, Paul Farinacci, Mark Taylor People known as Mark Taylor include:
TRI-VALLEY St. Bonaventure of Ventura and Fillmore are the league leaders, but Oak Park is close. To remain in contention, the Eagles need consistency. ``We've played well at times and at other times we just don't play to our potential,'' Oak Park coach Eric Pryor said. ``If we can play the way we're capable of, we'll be in the hunt.'' Among the Eagles' most dependable players have been Evan Williams Evan Williams is the name of several people. They include:
DAILY NEWS TOP 10 (Records through Wednesday) No. Team Record LW 1. Chatsworth 21-0 1 2. Hart 18-1 2 3. Westlake 14-3-1 3 4. Chaminade 16-3 4 5. Lancaster 14-4-1 5 6. Camarillo 15-5 6 7. San Fernando 19-4 8 8. Crescenta Valley The Crescenta Valley is a small inland valley in Los Angeles County, California. Its name derives from its crescent-like shape, with the convex portion facing roughly northeast and the concave portion southwest. 13-4 NR 9. Kennedy 13-9 9 10. Calabasas 13-5 10 SEVEN-DAY OUTLOOK Game of the week Kennedy at San Fernando, Monday, 3 p.m.: Defending City champion Kennedy of Granada Hills entered the season as the team to beat, but San Fernando is the one in first place in Valley Mission League play. San Fernando is undefeated in league, and two wins against the second-place Cougars essentially would secure the title. The teams meet again Wednesday at Kennedy. Potential upset Lancaster and Highland of Palmdale are on opposite ends of the spectrum in the Golden League, but the first-place Eagles shouldn't overlook Highland when the teams meet twice next week. The Bulldogs lost by just one in their previous meeting and have since improved their confidence and fundamentals. Plus, Highland's first-year coach Todd Zucker knows Lancaster's tendencies better than most since he used to coach at Lancaster. Bound to happen Justin Segal will dominate when he starts for Calabasas today against Nordhoff of Ojai, maintaining the Coyotes' perfect record in the Frontier League. Segal (4-1, 1.56 ERA, two saves and 46 strikeouts in 40 1/3 innings) earned the win against second-place Nordhoff during the first round of league, but a leg cramp prevented him from completing the game. He would love to go the distance this time to add to the list of quality teams he has mastered. The right-hander's only loss is to highly ranked Palm Desert. ETC ETC - ExTendible Compiler. Fortran-like, macro extendible. "ETC - An Extendible Macro-Based Compiler", B.N. Dickman, Proc SJCC 38 (1971). . Calabasas junior Justin Segal had only one hit in his first 17 at-bats this season but is 18 for 38 since, giving him a .327 average. ... Tuesday's Mission League game between Crespi of Encino and Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks has been switched to 7 p.m. at Birmingham High of Van Nuys. Next Friday's game between the two teams was moved to Notre Dame. ... Oak Park shortstop Seth Binder is sidelined for the week with an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder. ALUMNI WANTED Former baseball all-stars are invited to play in an alumni game in association with the 25th Daily News Bernie Milligan All-Star Game. Anyone on a previous Milligan Game roster is eligible for the June 9 game. To register, call (818) 713-3627. CAPTION(S): 3 photos, 4 boxes Photo: (1) SAN FERNANDO'S RUDY LEMUS Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer (2) WESTLAKE'S TYLER ADAMCZYK Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer (3) TIM ST. PIERRE Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News Box: (1) DAILY NEWS TOP 10 (see text) (2) SEVEN-DAY FORECAST (see text) (3) ETC. (see text) (4) ALUMNI WANTED (see text) |
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