West Warwick

     Led by the late game heroics of Logan Chapman, the D & D Construction Dodgers came from behind to defeat the Sharpshooter's Photo Red Sox, 7-6. 

     Down 6-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Dodgers opportunistically loaded the bases with two outs.  Logan Chapman, then, launched a fly ball to left field which three runners giving the Dodgers the weekend tournament title.

     Pitching well for the Dodgers were Alex Hernandez and Ernie Wright.  Pitching well for the Red Sox were Tim Flyntz and Dylan Oliveira. 

14 Year Old All Stars

Dom Bisceglio (P,OF)

Connor Carew (3B,C,P)

Joe Colanduono (C,P)

Ross Coffua (OF)

Steven Courtemanche (P,3B) 

Zach DeSchane (OF,PR)

Nathan Grandchamp (P,Utility) 

Richard Grenier Jr. (P,1B)

Jesse Lawrence (OF,PR)

Ryan Lawton (P,3B,SS,1B)

Steven Mathews (OF)

Jim Thornton (P,SS,3B,2B)

Coming into the 2009 West Warwick Cal Ripken season, the Centreville Bank Red Sox were the favorites to win the league championship.  At the midpoint of the season, however, they had to hold off the surprise efforts of upstarts, WW PIC Athletics and Richard’s Oil Marlins.  Holding onto a half game lead with an 8-6 record, the Red Sox not only turned back the Athletics and Marlins in divisional play, but were able to peak offensively and receive the opportunistic breaks to win the 2009 league championship. 

During the regular season and the playoffs, the Red Sox lead the league in scoring.  Offensively, the Red Sox were led by two twelve year old sluggers, Nick Motroni (32/52, .615, 9 doubles, 4 triples,12 home runs, 34 runs scored, and an OBP of .738) and Greg D’Ambrosca (28/50, .560, 13 doubles, 4 triples, 1 home run, 14 runs scored, and an OBP of .661), who combined for 43 extra bases hits.  Also, contributing to the Sox offense were Tyler Boisclair (21/55, .382, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 25 runs scored, and an OBP of .531), Kurtis Quinn (16/50, .320, 4 doubles, 1 home run, 24 runs scored, and an OBP of .525), Mitchell Moore (7 hits, 5 runs, and an OBP of .440 in nine games played), Andrew D’Ambrosca (6 singles, 2 doubles, and ten runs scored), Andrew Skorski (5 hits, 13 walks, and an OBP of .471), Nick D’Ambra (11 runs scored, 17 walks, and an OBP of .548), Mike Tetrault (13 runs scored, 17 walks, and an OBP of .490), Jacob Valenti-Ochs (4 hits, 5 runs scored, and 7 walks), and Jordan Hendrick (3 runs and 9 walks).

 Winner’s Bracket Semi-Final:  Red Sox 6 Marlins 1

Led by the combined four hit pitching of Nick Motroni, Greg D’Ambrosca, and Tyler Boisclair, the Red Sox defeated the pesky Marlins, 6-1. 

 Motroni, who worked the first two innings, struck out five consecutive batters.  D’Ambrosca, who worked in middle relief, struck out two and allowed just one hit.  Boisclair struck out three and allowed only one run on three hits. 

 In the bottom of the first inning, Kurtis Quinn lead off with a double and scored two outs later on a r.b.i. single by D’Ambrosca.In the bottom of the second inning, the Red Sox scored two more runs for a 3-0 lead on three walks (Andrew D’Ambrosca and Mike Tetreault) and a timely two run double by Jacob Valenti-Ochs.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Red Sox broke the game open with three runs on hits by Nick D’Ambra (infield hit), Tyler Boisclair (r.b.i. single), and a sacrifice fly by Nick Motroni.Offensively, the Red Sox received hits from Quinn (1/2), Boisclair (1/3), D’Ambrosca (1/2), Mitchell Moore (1/3), Valenti-Ochs (1/1), and D’Ambra (1/2). 

 The Marlins were led by Joe Maynard (2/3, one double), Tom Pecchia (1/3, 1 r.b.i.), and Anthony Moretti (1/2).

Winner’s Bracket Final:  Red Sox 5 Orioles 4

Led by the hitting of Greg D’Ambrosca (single, double, and triple) and the pitching of Nick Motroni and Tyler Boisclair, the Red Sox were able to trump the short handed Titan Sports Orioles, 5-4, in the Winner’s Bracket Final.

 In four innings of work, Motroni, who struck out eight batters, allowed only two earned runs on one hit and five walks.  After allowing two runs in the first inning, Motroni retired ten of the next twelve batters he faced.  Tyler Boisclair, who struck out three batters in picking up the save, allowed two runs on two hits and one walk.

In the top of the first inning, the Red Sox scored two runs on hits by Boisclair (single), Motroni (r.b.i. triple), and D’Ambrosca (double).  With the game tied at 2-2 in the top of the third inning, the Red sox took a 3-2 lead when Motroni reached on a fielder’s choice and scored on D’Ambrosca’s r.b.i. triple to right-center.

In the top of the fourth inning, the Red Sox opportunistically scored two “two-out” runs on one walk (Mike Tetrault), one hit (Jacob Valenti-Ochs), and one error.  Besides the hitting efforts of D’Ambrosca, the Red Sox, also, received offensive contributions from Boisclair (two singles), Motroni (one triple), Tetrault (two walks), and Valenti-Ochs (one single).

Offensively, the Orioles, who were playing without the services of 12 year old slugger, Oliver Daras, received contributions from Nick Morel (two walks and two runs scored), Ray Zincone (one single, one walk, and two runs scored), Trevor Lawton (two walks), Cullen Kirchmeyer (one single), Hunter Dean (one single), and Tim Fournier (one walk).   

 League Championship:  Red Sox 11 Orioles 10

Counting the league season and playoffs, both the Orioles (18-3) and Red Sox (14-6) were able to beat their opponents with steady pitching, consistent defense, and timely hitting.  In a classic “roller-coaster” game which took a different look in wet conditions, the two teams combined for 19 hits (13 singles, 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 1 home run), 8 errors, and 6 walks in a 11-10 come from behind victory by the Red Sox.In the top of the first inning, the Orioles jumped out to a 5-0 lead on three hits, one walk, and two errors. 

Providing the key hits in the inning were Nick Morel (single), Hunter Dean (two run single), and Corey Greaves (two run double).In the bottom of the first inning, the Red Sox scored three runs on hits by Kurtis Quinn (single), Tyler Boisclair (single), and Nick Motroni (two run double).

The O’s made it 6-3 in the top of the second inning when Cullen Kirchmeyer (single) scored on a Ray Zincone single to right field.

After Tyler Boisclair retired the side in order in the top of the third inning, the Red Sox scored two runs in the bottom of the inning.  Nine year old Nick D’Ambra led off with a triple and scored one out later on a Boisclair single to right field.  After a walk to Nick Motroni, D’Ambrosca belted an opposite field double to left-center to scored Boisclair.

The Orioles came right back in the top of the fourth inning with four runs on hits by Kirchmeyer (single), Morel (r.b.i. single), Zincone (r.b.i. single), and Trevor Lawton (r.b.i. triple).

Down 10-5 going into the bottom of the fourth inning, the Red Sox scored six times on four hits, one walk, and three errors. Nine year old Andrew D’Ambrosca led off with a single, moved to second when Mike Tetrault reached on an error, and advanced to third when Andrew Skorski walked to load the bases.  D’Ambra, then, continued his timely hitting with a two run double to right field to cut the O’s lead to 10-7.  Kurtis Quinn grounded out, scoring Skorski to make it 10-8.  After Boisclair reached on a single to left field, D’Ambra scored on a Motroni ground out to make it 10-9.  The stage was set for something dramatic and 12 year old Greg D’Ambrosca did not let the Red Sox faithful down.  On a 1-1 pitch, the left handed slugger hit a two run opposite field home run to cap off the Red Sox come back.

That was the only run reliever Nick Motroni needed as he struck four and walked two to seal the victory for the Red Sox.

Offensively, the Red Sox were led by Quinn (1/3, one run scored), Boisclair (3/3, three runs scored, and 1 r.b.i.), Motroni (1/2, double, one run scored, and 2 r.b.i.’s), D’Ambrosca (2/2, double, home run, and 3 r.b.i.’s), Mitchell Moore (1/3), Andrew D’Ambrosca (1/3, one run scored), Mike Tetrault (one run scored), Andrew Skorski (one run scored), D’Ambra (2/2, double, triple, two runs scored, and 2 r.b.i.’s).

Offensively, the Orioles were led by Kirchmeyer (2/4, three runs scored), Morel (2/4, two runs scored, and 1 r.b.i.), Zincone (2/4, three runs scored, and 2 r.b.i.’s), Lawton (1/2, triple, two runs scored, and 1 r.b.i.), Dean (1/3, 2 r.b.i.’s), and Corey Greaves (two run double).

Each year, there is one team which makes a surprising run during the West Warwick Cal Ripken playoffs.  This past season, that team was the Richard’s Oil Marlins (6-11 regular season record), who finished in third place in the Eastern Division, yet won three games in the WWCRL Double Elimination tournament.

WWCRL Playoffs:  First Round – Marlins10 Dodgers 6

Led by the pitching of Jake Roy and Ben Roy, the Richard's Oil Marlins came from behind to defeat the Coventry Glass Dodgers, 10-6.  Jake Roy struck out five and allowed only one hit in three innings, while his twin brother, Ben, came into the game in the fifth inning to prevent a Dodger late game rally.

Offensively, the Marlins received contributions from Ben Roy (2/4, triple, one run scored, and 3 r.b.i.'s), Joe Maynard (two runs scored), and Brian Moretti (two runs scored).

Offensively, the Dodgers were led by Rich McNeil (2/4, two runs scored) and Seth St. George (2/3, one triple).

WWCRL Playoffs:  Loser’s Bracket Quarter-finals – Marlins 7 Athletics 4

After losing to the Red Sox in the Winner’s Bracket Semi-finals, the Richard’s Oil Marlins got revenge from last year’s championship loss by knocking the WW PIC Athletics out of the playoffs with a 7-4 victory in the Loser’s Bracket Semi-Finals. 

Leading the way for the Marlins was 12 year old All Star Tom Pecchia, who went 4 for 4 in the game. 

In the top of the first inning, the Marlins took advantage of two errors and two walks to take a 3-0 lead.  After Ben Roy reached on an error, Joe Maynard walked and Jake Roy reached on an error, scoring his brother Ben.  Tom Pecchia, then laced a single to centerfield scoring Maynard.  After Jon Skurka walked to load the bases again, Brian Moretti reached on an infield single to score Jake Roy.

In the bottom of the first inning, the Athletics tied it up a 3-3 with three runs on Kyle Baxter’s bases clearing double to right center field.  Scoring on the timely hit were Mike Carley (hit batsmen), Matt Grenier (fielder’s choice), and Andrew In (walk).

In the top of the second inning, the Marlins made it 4-3 when Joe Maynard singled and scored on Tom Pecchia’s second hit of the game.

In the top of the fourth inning, the Marlins scored three more runs to build a 7-3 lead.  Jake Roy walked, advanced to second on a passed ball, moved to third on a wild pitch, and scored on Tom Pecchia’s third hit of the game.  After Jon Skurka walked , reliever Andrew in got the next two batters on a ground out and strikeout.  Nine year old Nick Pecchia, then, singled to centerfield, scoring his brother Tom and Jon Skurka.

Although there were six walks and one hit batsmen issued in the contest, the Marlins pitching trio, Jake Roy, Ben Roy, and Joe Maynard, allowed only three hits and struck out 11 batters.

WWCRL Playoffs:  Loser’s Bracket Semi-finals – Marlins 6  Dodgers 3

In the Loser’s Bracket Semi-finals, the Marlins continued their magical playoff run with a 6-3 victory over the Coventry Glass Dodgers. 

Pitching well for the Marlins, once again, were Jake Roy, Ben Roy, and Joe Maynard. 

WWCRL Playoffs:  Loser’s Bracket Finals – Orioles 8 Marlins 3

In their fifth game in a row, the Richard’s Oil Marlins could not hold off the Titan Sports Orioles in the Loser’s Bracket Finals.   

Falling behind 8-0, the Marlins valiantly came back in the top of the fifth inning, scoring three runs on hits by Ben Roy (single) and Joe Maynard (3-run bases clearing triple to left field).  For the game, the Marlins were led by Ben Roy (2/3, one run scored) and Joe Maynard (1/3, 3 r.b.i.’s).

Pitching well for the Orioles were the trio of Trevor Lawton, Ray Zincone, and Hunter Dean.  The trio allowed only three hits and struck out nine in five innings of work. 

Offensively, the O’s were led by Cullen Kirchmeyer (2/4, 2 runs scored, and 2 r.b.i.’s), Nick Morel (2/2, 2 runs scored), and Hunter Dean (2/3, 3 r.b.i.’s).

West Warwick Cal Ripken Playoff Results

First Round Games:  Athletics 7 Yankees 2; Marlins 10 Dodgers 6

Second Round Games:  Red Sox 6 Marlins 1; Orioles 4 Athletics 3

Loser's Bracket Q-Finals:  Dodgers 6 Yankees 3; Marlins 7 Athletics 4

Winner's Bracket Final:  Red Sox 6 Orioles 5

Loser's Bracket S-Final:  Dodgers 6 Marlins 3

Loser's Bracket Final:  Orioles 9 Marlins 3

League Championship:  Red Sox 11 Orioles 10