New Line-up New Result

July 12, 2010

The NorthStars shot down the Mustangs (Red) 11-8 for their 4th win over the the Mustangs this year. NS got a real lift from their bench as coach Fansher shook up the lineup. Nick Altherr pitched a complete game and threw better than the 8 runs allowed would indicate. Fortunately, NS had more timely hits [...]

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NorthStars Sloppy Play Continues

July 12, 2010

The NorthStars gave away a game that they really wanted to win. The Mustangs (Blue) roster is loaded with former teammates, friends and toss in a couple jerks for good measure, and this was a team we should be able to get up to play. NS came out sharp in the 1st with Tyler Harvey [...]

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NorthStars Lose 6-5

July 10, 2010

After a totally gutless game against the Mustangs, the NorthStars battle back to show some heart in a 6-5 loss to the Louisville Panthers.   The NorthStars left eight runners on base and struck out looking five times.  This was the worst umpiring crew we have seen this year, with pitches 6 inches off the plate being called strikes.  The [...]

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NorthStars Flattened

July 10, 2010

The NorthStars came out flat against an outstanding hitting Indiana Mustangs U15 team and were walloped 10-1.  The NorthStars tallied only 2 hits by Dylan Logan and Ben Yoder, and made an ordinary left handed pitcher look spectacular.  The Mustangs scored 8 runs with two outs.  I would expand on that fact, but Mama says [...]

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NorthStars Ousted

July 4, 2010

The NorthStars took a another step this weekend playing their way in to bracket play.  However, they failed to take advantage of their opportunities and fell to the Lynx 7-3. Tyler Harvey started on the hill for NS after dislocating his non-throwing shoulder on Friday.  He gave a great effort but wasn’t the dominating pitcher he [...]

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NorthStars Give Royals a Beating

July 4, 2010

The NorthStars administered a Royal dog slapping on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.  The weather was perfect, the opponent easy to hate, and the NorthStars were up for the challenge.  The NorthStars started their fireworks a day early, blasting the Region Royals 14-6 in a five inning run rule game.  Let’s hope they have some firepower [...]

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NorthStars No Match for Irish

July 2, 2010

On a day the NorthStars needed their “A Game” to compete with the Irish, NorthStars pitchers failed to deliver and the offense couldn’t sustain a rally. The Irish pitched well, played flawless defense, and hit “seeing eye balls” that couldn’t have been placed any better. In short, the Irish walloped the NorthStars 10-3. Ben Yoder [...]

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NorthStars 2-0 in Midwest Championships

July 1, 2010

The NorthStars dominated the Cincinnati Flash.  NS flirted with the run rule the entire game and finally pulled it off in the 5th inning with an 11-2 victory.  It was a perfect day for baseball and the NorthStars had no trouble putting together two solid perfomances in SanDiego weather. Tyler Harvey had another solid performance on the mound, [...]

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NorthStars Do Work

July 1, 2010

The NorthStars take care of business, facing the Mustangs for the 3rd time in 3 weeks.  It’s difficult to keep an edge when you’re playing a team you have already beaten twice in two meetings, but the NorthStars did what was needed to pull off another win.  Eli Jones had another outstanding performance on the [...]

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NorthStars Looking to Add Pitching Depth

June 27, 2010

As impressive as the NorthStars have been at times, it’s apparent they will only go as far as their pitching will take them. Coming into the season NS appeared to have upgraded their staff not only in quality but also in depth. Ace Kyle Williams went down in the first game of the season and [...]

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