Game 1

MVSA vs Tacoma Pirates

April 7, 2001

Game Time:

• 11:30 AM, partly sunny, 60 F
• played at Wheaton Regional Park at Field #2
• 1 hr 45 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

The Takoma Pirates had some difficulty generating a sustained offense against a potent MVSA defense. MVSA struggled through the second inning when pitching problems and 3 fielding errors allowed the Pirates to score 5 runs. However, as first game jitters were quieted, MVSA took control of the rest of the game. Roger T. anchored the catcher's position while Rick P., Daniel C. and Andrew V. pitched to the Pirates. As lead-off batter, Kyle B. scored twice for MVSA; Rick P. scored three times, Andrew V. added another two, and Roger T. provided the 8th run. Strong hitting for MVSA came from Rick P., who had a double and a triple, Henry B., who had a single and a double, and Tony L., who had a pair of singles. For a strong offensive perfomance and allowing no runs while pitching in the 4th, 5th, and 6th innings, Andrew V. was awarded the game ball.

Game 2

MVSA vs UMAC

April 18, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, cloudy, 50 F
• played at Hurley Field
• 2 hr 5 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

After an error-ridden 1st inning, MVSA settled down and played well against UMAC. Rick P. and Daniel C. handled the pitching chores for MVSA, allowing UMAC only 4 single hits, walking 5, and striking out 10. Hitting for MVSA, Rick P. had a double, and Henry B. and Roger T. each had a single. Kyle B. and Rick P. scored the only runs for MVSA and Roger T. had MVSA's only RBI. For his offensive efforts and a strong 6 inning performance as catcher, Roger T. was awarded the game ball.

Game 3

MVSA vs Eagles

April 21, 2001

Game Time:

• 11:30 AM, slightly cloudy, 65 F
• played at Olney Manor #4
• 1 hr 20 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Errors continue to plague MVSA, as 5 badly timed fielding errors conspired to quickly end the game. Rick P. and Daniel C. pitched for MVSA. At bat, MVSA accumulated 4 singles, hit by Henry B. Joe H., Tony L., and Rick P. The only run for MVSA came in the 2nd inning when Tony L., who got on base with a single and advanced to second on a steal, was batted in by a strong single by Joe. H. For his offensive efforts and a flawless performance as 1st baseman (4 put-outs, no errors), Joe H. was awarded the game ball.

Game 4

MVSA vs Damascus Hornets

April 26, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, sunny, 65 F
• played at Damscus Regional Park #2
• 1 hr 50 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Andrew V. and Daniel C. combined their efforts to pitch for MVSA, allowing the Hornets only 2 hits and 2 walks for the entire game. MVSA accumulated 16 hits, lead by Rick P. (3 singles and a triple), Andrew V. (3 singles), Daniel C. (2 singles), and Ian N. (2 singles). Joe H. had a pefect day at 1st base, making 7 put-outs. Joey D. and Henry B. contributed significantly to the defensive effort of MVSA as they made several attempts to stretch simple outs to double plays. For his offensive efforts (3 singles, 1 triple, 2 RBIs, and 4 runs scored) and a flawless performance as catcher and 3rd baseman, Rick P. was awarded the game ball.

Game 5

MVSA vs Burtonsville Dawgs

April 28, 2001

Game Time:

• 8:00 PM, clear, 65 F
• played at Cabin John #2
• 1 hr 45 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Andrew V., Daniel C. and Rick P. pitched for MVSA, allowing the Dawgs only 6 hits and 9 walks for the game. MVSA accumulated 9 hits, lead by Andrew V. (2 singles and a triple (3 RBIs)), Alex S. (2 singles (2 RBIs)), and Rick P. (2 singles). Joe H. and Joey D. played flawless 1st base and short stop, respectively, and accumulated 1 assist and 6 putouts combined. Scoring for MVSA was led by Rick P. who made the trip around the bases twice. For his offensive efforts (2 singles, 2 RBIs, and a run scored) Alex S. was awarded the game ball.

Game 6

MVSA vs BCC

April 30, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, sunny, 70 F
• played at Glen Hills #1
• 1 hr 55 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Andrew V., Daniel C. and Joe. H. pitched for MVSA, allowing BCC 10 hits and 5 walks for the game. MVSA accumulated 6 hits, lead by Joey D. (2 doubles (2 RBIs)) and Rick P. (2 single (1 RBI)). Roger T. had an exceptional day, scoring a run in the 6th inning, acquiring 2 RBIs, and playing a solid center field for the entire game. Scoring for MVSA was led by Rick P. who made the trip around the bases twice. For his offensive efforts (2 doubles, 2 RBIs, and a run scored) Joey D. was awarded the game ball.

Game 7

MVSA vs Germantown Hawks

May 2, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, sunny, 80 F
• played at Hurley Field
• 2 hr 10 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Andrew V., Daniel C., Joe H., Rick P., and Tony L. pitched for MVSA, allowing the Hawks 8 hits and 8 walks for 40 at-bats. Seven players from MVSA had hits, lead by Rick P. (single and triple). Alex S. had an exceptional day, scoring MVSA's second run on a steal to home, and playing a solid first base (accumulating 4 put-outs). Scoring for MVSA was led by Rick P. who made the trip around the bases twice. In the 4th inning, Joey D. scored MVSA's 4th run, and then hit a solid single which drove in 2 more runs in the 6th inning. For his defensive efforts (pitched the sixth inning, and played an errorless left field), Tony L. was awarded the game ball.

Game 8

MVSA vs Olney Pirates

May 5, 2001

Game Time:

• 10:00 AM, partly cloudy, 80 F
• played at Redland Middle School #4
• 1 hr 55 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Andrew V., Joe. H. and Rick P. pitched for MVSA, allowing the Pirates 8 hits and 5 walks for the game. MVSA accumulated only 4 hits, led by Pick P. (3 singles), and Joe H. (double). Alex S. had MVSA's solitary RBI as he drove in Kyle B. for the only run of the day for MVSA. For making good contact while at bat and for playing a flawless 2nd base, Ian N. was awarded the game ball.

Game 9

MVSA vs Rockville Rockets

May 10, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, sunny and clear, 80 F
• played at Ridgeview Middle School #1
• 2 hr 10 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Rick P., Joe H., Daniel C., and Andrew V. pitched for MVSA, allowing the Rockets 10 hits and 4 walks for the game. MVSA accumulated 9 hits, led by Rick P. (2 singles and a triple) and Andrew V. (single and home run). Scoring for MVSA was led by Andrew V. (3 runs scored) and Rick P. and Joey D. (scoring 2 runs each). Going into the 6th inning, MVSA was down 2-10. After a bit of luck at the plate, the score became 4-10, although there were now 2 outs. With runners on base, Alex K. had a single which drove in the 5th run for MVSA. Batter after batter became a runner and MVSA continued to chip away at the score. With bases loaded and the score 8-10, Rick P. had a solid single, driving in two more runners to tiethe game at 10-10. Andrew V., on a 3-0 count, then launched the ball over the center fielder for a 3 RBI home run, giving MVSA the win. For starting the 6th inning rally with 2 outs with a solid single and an RBI, Alex K. got the first game ball, and for the game-winning 3 RBI home run, Andrew V. was awarded the second game ball.

Game 10

MVSA vs Takoma Pirates

May 12, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, sunny and clear, 70 F
• played at Cabin John Regional Park field #2
• 2 hr 5 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Rick P., Joe H., Daniel C., and Andrew V. pitched for MVSA, allowing the Rockets 5 hits and 5 walks for the game. MVSA accumulated 9 hits, led by Kyle B., Rick P., and Roger T. who each had 2 singles. Scoring for MVSA was led by Kyle B. and Roger T. who each scored 3 runs, and Daniel C. who made the trip around the bases twice. After a shaky first inning, MVSA played very steady baseball, both in the field and at the plate. Noteworthy in the field were two unassisted double plays for MVSA, the first occurring in the second inning when first baseman Alex S. caught a line drive and then tagged out the runner who had been on first. A repeat of this occurred in the 5th inning when first baseman Joe H. also caught a line drive and then tagged out the runner who had been on first. For pitching two exceptional innings and for getting on base and scoring twice, Daniel C. was awarded the game ball.

Game 11

MVSA vs UMAC

May 14, 2001

Game Time:

• 8:00 PM, slightly cloudy, 70 F
• played at Cabin John Regional Park field #2
• 2 hr 10 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Rick P., Joe H., and Daniel C. pitched for MVSA, allowing UMAC 9 hits and 5 walks for the game. MVSA accumulated 5 hits, led by Andrew V. who had a pair of singles. Scoring for MVSA with one run each were Joey D., Henry B., Daniel C., and Ian. N. After a shaky outing in the first two innings (5 errors), MVSA played very steady baseball, both in the field and at the plate.

Game 12

MVSA vs Burtonsville Dawgs

May 23, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, sunny and clear, 75 F
• played at Francis Scott Key Middle School
• 1 hr 50 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Rick P. pitched the entire game for MVSA. He threw 86 pitches, giving the Dawgs 5 hits and 0 walks and striking out nine. MVSA accumulated only 2 hits, led by Joey D. who had a double and Ian N. who had a single. Scoring for MVSA with one run each were Henry B. and Chris S. The game became a battle between the pitchers, Rick P. not allowing the Dawgs to hit as they usually do and the Dawgs keeping MVSA in check. For great outfield effort and scoring the first of only two runs for MVSA, Henry B. was awarded the game ball.

Game 13

MVSA vs Damascus Hornets

May 30, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, sunny and windy, 65 F
• played at Damascus Regional Park field #4
• 1 hr 40 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Rick P. pitched the entire game for MVSA and Daniel C. handled the chores as catcher for the entire game. Rick P. threw 72 pitches, giving the Hornets 4 hits and 1 walk and struck out 11 for 22 at-bats in 6 innings. MVSA accumulated 6 hits, led by Rick P. with two singles, and Kyle B., Joey D., Ian N., and Joe H. who each had a single. Scoring for MVSA was led by Rick P. with two runs scored, and Kyle B., Ian N., Henry B., Alex S., Tony L., and Joe H. each added another run to the score. Daniel C. and Henry B. each had 2 RBIs for the game. For great outfield effort, and hitting and scoring, Kyle B. was awarded the first game ball. For his pitching efforts, Rick P. was awarded the second game ball.

Game 14

MVSA vs BCC Big Train

June 4, 2001

Game Time:

• 8:00 PM, cloudy, 75 F
• played at Cabin John Regional Park field #2
• 2 hr 10 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

Pitching for MVSA were Kyle B., Daniel C., Joe H., Tony L., and Rick P. In addition, Henry B., Daniel C., and Rick P. played catcher. Strong hitting by BCC prevented MVSA from mounting any serious threat. MVSA was able to obtain only two singles, one from Joey D. and the other from Rick P., who also had the only RBI for MVSA. Scoring for MVSA came from Kyle B., Joey D., and Rick P., who each scored one run. Alex S. had a near perfect day playing first base, and had 9 put-outs and one error. Joey D. played hard at short stop and accumulated 6 fielding assists, and Alex K. had two spectacular catches in the outfield. For a well-played first base, Alex S. was awarded the first game ball. For keeping cool while making his debut as pitcher, Kyle B. was awarded the second game ball.

Game 15

MVSA vs Olney Pirates

June 9, 2001

Game Time:

• 8:00 PM, clear, 70 F
• played at Wheaton Regional Park field #2
• 2 hr 5 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Highlights

MVSA was once again struck with fielding problems as 9 players committed a total of 10 errors for the game. Kyle B., Alex K., Rick P., and Roger T., pitched for MVSA. In addition, Daniel C., Joe H., and Roger T. player catcher. Scoring for MVSA came from Daniel C. and Alex K. who each scored one run. Bad breaks prevented MVSA from mounting any serious threat to the Pirates. For his debut as pitcher and a strong offensive performance by recording 2 well hit singles for MVSA, Alex K. was awarded the game ball.

Game 16

MVSA vs Rockville Rockets

June 12, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, clear, 85 F
• played at Aspen Hill field #2
• 1 hr 40 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Game 17

MVSA vs Eagles

June 13, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, clear, 80 F
• played at Olney Manor Regional Park field #3
• 1 hr 45 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Game 18

MVSA vs Germantown Hawks

June 15, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, cloudy, 75 F
• played at Wheaton Regional Park field #2
• 2 hr 35 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Game 19

MVSA vs BCC Big Train - Forfeit

June 18, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, clear, 80 F
• played at Cabin John Regional Park field #2
• 0 hr 0 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

Game 20

MVSA vs UMAC

June 19, 2001

Game Time:

• 5:30 PM, clear, 80 F
• played at Cabin John Regional Park field #4
• 2 hr 0 min

Score by Inning

Team Performance

key:

AB - number of times at-bat

R - runs scored

H - hits

BB - base on balls (walks)

SO - strike-outs

E - fielding errors

LOB - runners left on base

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