Six Teams Advance Unbeaten in Winner’s Bracket
AWP Lumberjacks, Hill United Chiefs, Circle Tap Dukes, Omma Tigres, Kegal Black Knights and NY Gremlins
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| OKLAHOMA CITY –– The 2021 USA Softball Men’s Major Fast Pitch National Championship kicked off today as the top men’s fast pitch players from across the country were welcomed to the Softball Capital of the World® for the second-straight year. A total of 15 teams began their quest to the coveted National Championship title including the AWP Lumberjacks (Anna Schmitt), Bar on the Avenue Buzz (Justin Colombo), Bear Bottom Lodge (Codi Pannebecker), Circle Tap Dukes (Dean Kane), Fishers Softball (Sean King), Hallman Twins (Ron Hackett), Hill United Chiefs (Jeff Ellsworth), Kegel Black Knights (Mike Lewis), Marchio Sausage Co. (Dave Marchio), Midland Explorers (David Lach), NY Gremlins (Gregg Leather), Omma Tigres (Juan Medrano), Ray Rays Sports Bar Misfits (Steve Prado), Rio Grande Senators (Dave Parker) and San Antonio Glowworm (David Rios). Six teams advanced to the winner’s bracket with AWP Lumberjacks garnering two wins in the opening day and Hill United Chiefs, Circle Tap Dukes, Omma Tigres, Kegal Black Knights and NY Gremlins each posting one win to advance to winner’s bracket contests tomorrow morning. The remaining nine teams will battle it out in the loser’s bracket with the playing field narrowing to four teams leading into Championship Sunday. In the first game of the day on OGE Energy Field, Marchio Sausage Co. posted a come-from-behind walk-off victory over Bear Bottom Lodge after falling behind 5-0 through the first three innings. Marchio Sausage Co. began chipping away at the BBL lead with a three-run third inning before tying the game in the bottom of the seventh. After holding the BBL offense to a scoreless at-bat in the top of the eighth, Marchio Sausage Co. pieced together three singles from Chase Thompson, David Reiter and Sam Nieman to plate the game-winning run in walk-off fashion. The Marchio Sausage Co. offense combined for 13 hits while the pitching staff of Cody Gibbons and Joel Cooley tallied six strikeouts in the win. The walk-off victory advanced the Marchio Sausage Co. to the 8 p.m. winner’s bracket contest where they suffered a 7-0 loss to Hill United Chiefs to drop to the loser’s bracket. Posting a 9-0 shutout over the Midland Explorers and a 5-1 win over the Hallman Twins was the AWP Lumberjacks, advancing them to tomorrow’s 4 p.m. winner’s bracket matchup against the Hill United Chiefs. The 2020 Men’s Major Fast Pitch National Champions, Kegel Black Knights, kicked off the 2021 tournament with a 7-2 win over Fishers Softball while the Circle Tap Dukes pulled out a 2-0 shutout over Rio Grande Senators to pit the two winners against each other in an 8 a.m. winner’s bracket contest tomorrow morning. Claiming a 14-1 win in the 8 p.m. game on INTEGRIS Field was the NY Gremlins who will face the Omma Tigres in the winner’s bracket tomorrow morning after posting a 12-3 win over Bar on the Avenue – Buzz 2021. The elite men’s fast pitch event will continue tomorrow with four teams advancing to Championship Sunday, with the trophy game scheduled for 12 p.m. CT on the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium – OGE Energy Field. Admission, which will be sold at the gate of the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, is $7 per-day for spectators, with free admission for children five-and-under. Additional information including the tournament schedule and rosters can be found at USASoftball.com. |
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Scoreboard – Day 1 – Friday, August 6, 2021
| Fri, Aug 062:00PM PDT Start | Hallman Twins @ San Antonio GlowwormHLMR 7, SNTG 0 FinalAt HOF Field 3 |
| Fri, Aug 062:00PM PDT Start | AWP Lumberjacks @ Midland ExplorersAWPL 9, MDLN 0 FinalAt HOF Integris |
| Fri, Aug 062:00PM PDT Start | Bear Bottom Lodge @ Marchio Sausage Co.MRCH 8, BRTM 7 FinalAt HOF OG&E Stadium |
| Fri, Aug 064:00PM PDT Start | Rio Grande Senators @ Circle Tap DukesCRLT 2, RGND 0 FinalAt HOF Integris |
| Fri, Aug 064:00PM PDT Start | Fishers Softball @ Kegel Black KnightsKGLB 7, FSHR 2 FinalAt HOF OG&E Stadium |
| Fri, Aug 064:00PM PDT Start | OMMA TIGRES @ Bar On The Avenue Buzz 2021OMTG 12, BRNT 3 FinalAt HOF Field 3 |
| Fri, Aug 066:00PM PDT Start | Ray Rays Sports Bar Misfits @ NY Gremlins Clifton Park, NYNYGR 14, RYSP 1 FinalAt HOF Integris |
| Fri, Aug 066:00PM PDT Start | AWP Lumberjacks @ Hallman TwinsAWPL 5, HLMR 1 FinalAt HOF Field 3 |
| Fri, Aug 066:00PM PDT Start | Hill United Chiefs @ Marchio Sausage Co.HLNT 7, MRCH 0 FinalAt HOF OG&E Stadium |
Editor’s Note – Team of Day 1 – AWP Lumberjacks
Editor’s Note: The only team to notch two wins on Day 1 were the AWP Lumberjacks, with a 9-0 win over the Midland (MI) Explorers and 5-1 win over the Hallman Twins of Ontario, Canada. Not familiar with the Lumberjacks? Take a peek at their roster of players below. A veritable international collection of All-Stars from Argentina, USA, Czech Republic and Denmark.
Midland Explorers Can’t Catch Up To AWP Lumberjacks
Midland Explorers fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 9-0 loss to AWP Lumberjacks on Friday. AWP Lumberjacks took the lead on a single in the first inning.
The Midland Explorers struggled to contain the high-powered offense of AWP Lumberjacks, giving up nine runs.
AWP Lumberjacks got things started in the first inning when Carlos Carreno singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
A single by Michael Francis in the second inning was a positive for Midland Explorers.
Martin Gonzalez led things off on the rubber for AWP Lumberjacks. Gonzalez lasted four innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out eight and walking zero.
Jon Gwizdala was on the rubber for Midland Explorers. The pitcher went three innings, allowing four runs on two hits and striking out three. Juan Potolicchio threw two innings out of the bullpen.
Francis went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Midland Explorers in hits.
Sisko Sabate led AWP Lumberjacks with two hits in two at bats.
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Box Score – AWP Lumberjacks 9, Midland Explorers 0
AWP Lumberjacksmore stats
| Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo Ojeda | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bouley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carlos Carreno | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Crouch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Alstat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juan Garolini | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Fenstermacher | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coy Cobin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sisko Sabate | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Matias Minigutti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlos Colmenares | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Bailey | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Martin Gonzalez | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Totals | 19 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
BattingTB: Sisko Sabate 2, Carlos Carreno
RBI: Sisko Sabate, Carlos Carreno 2
SF: Carlos Carreno
ROE: Carlos Carreno, Tyler Bouley, Matias Minigutti
FC: Gonzalo Ojeda
SB: Sisko Sabate
CS: Carlos Carreno
TotalsTeam QAB: 14 (51.85%)
Jacob Fenstermacher, Sisko Sabate 2, Carlos Carreno 2, Juan Garolini 2, Gonzalo Ojeda 2, Tommy Crouch 2, Tyler Bouley 2, Carlos Colmenares
Team LOB: 3FieldingE: Martin Gonzalez
Midland Explorersmore stats
| Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Reder | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laureano Martinez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Sherman | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Krenzke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Bradford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Preston Sherman | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Francis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Devereaux | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Paul Miklovic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jon Gwizdala | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Juan Potolicchio | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Totals | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
BattingTB: Michael Francis
ROE: Justin Krenzke
SB: Michael Francis
TotalsTeam QAB: 7 (38.89%)
Fred Bradford, Dane Devereaux, Michael Francis, Justin Krenzke, Laureano Martinez, Jordan Sherman, Preston Sherman
Team LOB: 3FieldingE: Dane Devereaux 2, Paul Miklovic
AWP Lumberjacks Top Hallman 5-1 behind 3 hit, 12K pitching of Martin Gonzalez
Hallman Twins fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 5-1 loss to AWP Lumberjacks on Friday. AWP Lumberjacks took the lead on a home run in the first inning.
AWP Lumberjacks got things started in the first inning when Carlos Carreno homered on a 1-1 count, scoring three runs.
Martin Gonzalez earned the win for AWP Lumberjacks. The hurler allowed three hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 12 and walking one.
Daniel Chapman took the loss for Hallman Twins. The bulldog went five and a third innings, allowing five runs on three hits and striking out nine.
Hallman Twins hit one home run on the day. Huemul Mata had a long ball in the third inning.
Mata, Ryan Boland, and Cameron Schiller each managed one hit to lead Hallman Twins. Hallman Twins didn’t commit a single error in the field. Boland had 13 chances in the field, the most on the team.
Gonzalo Ojeda went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead AWP Lumberjacks in hits. AWP Lumberjacks didn’t commit a single error in the field. Daniel Alstat had the most chances in the field with 12.
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Box Score – AWP Lumberjacks 5, Hallman Twins 1
AWP Lumberjacksmore stats
| Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisko Sabate | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gonzalo Ojeda | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Bouley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Carreno | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tommy Crouch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daniel Alstat | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Juan Garolini | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Fenstermacher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matias Minigutti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carlos Colmenares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Gonzalez | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Totals | 26 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
BattingHR: Carlos Carreno
TB: Daniel Alstat, Carlos Carreno 4, Juan Garolini, Gonzalo Ojeda 2, Tyler Bouley
RBI: Daniel Alstat 2, Carlos Carreno 2
FC: Tyler Bouley
HBP: Sisko Sabate
TotalsTeam QAB: 16 (51.61%)
Jacob Fenstermacher, Daniel Alstat 2, Sisko Sabate 3, Carlos Carreno 2, Juan Garolini 3, Gonzalo Ojeda 2, Tommy Crouch 2, Tyler Bouley
Team LOB: 5
Hallman Twinsmore stats
| Lineup | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teo Migliavacca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Schiller | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reilly Makea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tom Eonka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mariano Montero | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ryan Boland | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ernesto Sanchez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Huemul Mata | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Lynch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gonzalo Masmu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Chapman | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Scott Lieph | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Totals | 24 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
BattingHR: Huemul Mata
TB: Cameron Schiller, Huemul Mata 4, Ryan Boland
RBI: Huemul Mata
FC: Tom Eonka
HBP: Reilly Makea
TotalsTeam QAB: 13 (50.00%)
Cameron Schiller 2, Mariano Montero 2, Jonathan Lynch, Tom Eonka, Ernesto Sanchez, Huemul Mata 2, Ryan Boland 2, Teo Migliavacca, Reilly Makea
Team LOB: 4
AWP Lumberjacksmore stats
| Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Gonzalez | 7.0 | 99 | .717 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals | 7.0 | 99 | .717 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
PitchingW: Martin Gonzalez
HBP: Martin Gonzalez
WP: Martin Gonzalez
Pitches-Strikes: Martin Gonzalez 99-71
Groundouts-Flyouts: Martin Gonzalez 5-2
First pitch strikes-Batters faced: Martin Gonzalez 18-26
Hallman Twinsmore stats
| Pitching | IP | #P | S% | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Chapman | 5.1 | 98 | .592 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Huemul Mata | 0.2 | 11 | .727 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Lieph | 1.0 | 17 | .588 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 7.0 | 126 | .603 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
PitchingL: Daniel Chapman
HBP: Scott Lieph
WP: Daniel Chapman 3, Scott Lieph
Pitches-Strikes: Huemul Mata 11-8, Daniel Chapman 98-58, Scott Lieph 17-10
Groundouts-Flyouts: Huemul Mata 0-0, Daniel Chapman 6-0, Scott Lieph 0-1
First pitch strikes-Batters faced: Huemul Mata 2-3, Daniel Chapman 13-23, Scott Lieph 2-5
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