Photo by Andre Shadow Dawson

By BVI Platinum

Hawks flew out of the weekend softball action with a 2-0 lead, moving closer to lifting the title in the women’s league.

On July 1, Hawks defeated That’s Your Problem 25-8. Hawks had 13 hits, 5 errors and left 4 runners on base. That’s Your Problem had 6 hits, 9 errors and left 6 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was Sheniqua Fahie and the loser was Thea Cooke.

Erica Frederick of Hawks went 2 for 2 with 4 runs scored and a run batted in, Sheniqua Fahie went 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 3 runs batted in and Laura Isaac went 3 for 4 with 2 triples, 3 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Tamara Phillip of That’s Your Problem went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in, and Shakira Skelton went 2 for 3 with a double, a triple, a run scored and a run batted in.

On July 3, the Hawks continued the onslaught, defeating That’s Your Problem 17-7.

Hawks had 12 hits, 4 errors and left 5 runners on base. That’s Your Problem had 6 hits, 6 errors and left 4 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was again Sheniqua Fahie and the loser was Chevaunne Richardson.

Michelle Georges of Hawks went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored, Annecha Graham went 2 for 2 with a home run 3 runs scored and 4 runs batted in and Renee Hodge went 1-3 with 2 runs batted in.

Men Battle

Pirates defeated Power Outage 12-0 to tie their 7-game series at 1-1. Pirates had 9 hits, 2 errors and left 1 runner on base, while Power Outage 2 hits, 2 errors and left 3 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was Allen Smith and the loser was Yervis Rodriguez.

Tramore Frazer of Pirates went 1 for 2 with a double and 2 runs scored, Rafael Solomon went 1 for 2 with 2 runs batted in and Nikos Penn went 2 for 2 with a double, a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in.

Schedule of Games

Friday 08 July, 2016 7:00PM-Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 3)

Saturday 09 July, 2016 6:00PM- Pirates VS Power Outage (Game3)

Sunday 10 July, 2016 6:00PM- That’s Your Problem VS Hawks (Game 4)
8:00PM -Power Outage VS Pirates (Game 4)

Friday 15 July, 2016 7:00PM- Pirates VS Power Outage (Game 5)

Saturday 16 July, 2016 6.00PM-Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 5 if necessary)

Sunday 17 July, 2016 6:00PM-That’s Your Problem VS Hawks (Game 6 if necessary)
8:00PM-Power Outage VS Pirates (Game 6 if necessary)

Friday 22 July, 2016 7:00PM-Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 7 if necessary)

Saturday 23 July, 2016 6:00PM-Pirates VS Power Outage (Game 7 if necessary)

Photo: provided

By VINO

The Hawks defeated the West End Warriors 3-1 in the series with 14 runs on 15 hits. They made 1 error and left 6 runners on base. The Warriors had 1 run, 1 hit, 6 errors and left 3 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was Perline Leonard and the loser was Sarah Potter. Jheane Niles of Hawks went 2-3 with 3 runs scored and 3 runs batted in, Sheniqua Fahie of Hawks went 3-4 with 2 runs scored and 4 runs batted in and Erica Frederick went 3-3 with 2 runs scored.

After recording their first win of the season in game 2 last week, the Warriors put themselves in a hole with defeat in game 3 on Saturday June 25, 2016, losing 20-13.

The Hawks had 16 hits, 6 errors and left 7 runners on base. West End Warriors had 7 hits, 5 errors and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Sheniqua Fahie and the loser was Sarah Potter.

Fahie of Hawks went 3-5 with 2 home runs, 5 runs scored and 5 runs batted in, Jelisa Potter went 4-4 with a double, a triple 4 runs scored and 5 runs batted in and Javelyn Frett went 2-4 with a triple, 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in. Kayanna Parsons of West End Warriors went 3-4 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in and Celine Thomas went 3-4 with a double, a triple, 2 runs scored and a run batted in.

Pirates defeat Reds to take series 3-1

Meanwhile, in the Men’s Division the Pirates went on to the Championship game with a 18-13 defeat of the Reds, to win the series 3-1. The Pirates had 16 hits, 7 errors and left 8 runners on base. The Reds had 14 hits, 0 errors and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Allen Smith and the loser was Roy Hill.

Nelson Ramirez of Pirates went 3-3 with 2 triples, 4 runs scored and 2 runs batted in, Rico Penn went 3-4 with 3 home runs, 4 runs scored and 8 runs batted in and Allison Leonard went 3-3 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 5 runs batted in. Leon Martin of Reds went 2-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in, Franklyn Mercado went 2-5 with 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in and Lloyd Jackson went 3-5 with a run scored and a run batted in.

Power Outage then swept the Mobsters, 3-0 in the series with a 19-4 win in game 3. Power Outage had 12 hits, 0 errors and left 2 runners on base. Mobsters had 6 hits, 5 errors and left 3 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Dariel Robinson and the loser was Andrew Stoutt.

Jamarli James of Power Outage went 3-4 with a home run and 4 runs batted in, Jeremy Penn went 2-2 with a triple, a home run, 2 runs scored and 4 runs batted in. Jamal Allen and Sylvester Johnson also homered for Power Outage.

In  Game 1 of the Men’s Championship, Power Outage defeated Pirates 13-6. Power Outage had 13 runs, 12 hits, 1 error and left 3 runners on base. Pirates had 6 runs, 5 hits, 5 errors and left 3 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Yervis Rodriguez and the loser was Nikos Penn.

Jamarli James of Power Outage went 3-3 with a double, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in, Jeremy Penn went 3-4 with a home run and 2 runs batted in and Khoy Frett went 2-3 with a home run 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in. Rico Penn, Kye Rymer and George Burrows each knocked in 2 runs for Pirates.

Championship Series Schedule – Best of seven series

Friday July 1, 2016            7:00PM                 Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 1)

Sunday July 3, 2016          6:00PM                 That’s Your Problem VS Hawks (Game 2)

Sunday July 3, 2016          8:00PM                 Power Outage VS Pirates (Game 2)

Friday July 8, 2016            7:00PM                 Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 3)

Saturday July 9, 2016         6:00PM                 Pirates VS Power Outage (Game3)

Sunday July 10, 2016          6:00PM                 That’s Your Problem VS Hawks (Game 4)

Sunday July 10, 2016          8:00PM                 Power Outage VS Pirates (Game 4)

Friday July 15, 2016             7:00PM                 Pirates VS Power Outage (Game 5 if necessary)

Saturday July 16, 2016         6.00PM                 Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 5 if necessary)

Sunday July 17, 2016           6:00PM                 That’s Your Problem VS Hawks (Game 6 if necessary)

Sunday July 17, 2016           8:00PM                 Power Outage VS Pirates (Game 6 if necessary)

Friday July 22, 2016              7:00PM                 Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 7 if necessary)

Saturday July 23, 2016           6:00PM                 Pirates VS Power Outage (Game 7 if necessary)

Power outage had a successful weekend in the 2016 Fast Pitch Softball League at the E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Field in Road Town. Photo: Provided

By VINO

Action got underway on Friday May 6, 2016 with the Pirates defeating the Mobsters 27-8.

Pirates had 27 runs, 14 hits, 3 errors and left 5 runners on base. Mobsters had 8 runs, 3 hits, 9 errors and left 4 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Rico Penn and the loser was Jason Fonseca.

Levron Saurauw of Pirates went 1-2 with a home run, 4 runs scored and 4 runs batted in, Rico Penn went 2-4 with 2 doubles, 3 runs scored and a run batted in and Nikos Penn went 3-4 with 3 triples 4 runs scored and a run batted in.

Miguel Hernandez of Mobsters went 1-2 with 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Power Outage edge out Reds

Power Outage then defeated Reds 8-7.

Power Outage had 8 runs, 6 hits, 5 errors and left 7 runners on base. Reds had 7 runs, 7 hits, 3 runs and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Yervis Rodriguez and the loser was Reynold Corum.

Tecius Frett of Power Outage went 1-2 with a home run 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in and Carlos Maynard went 2-3 with a home run a run scored and 4 runs batted in. Carlos Casey of Reds went 2-3 with 2 triples, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Hawks soar against West End Warriors

On Saturday May 7, 2016 the Hawks defeated West End Warriors 14-7.

The Hawks had 14 runs, 10 hits, 4 errors and left 7 runners on base. Warriors had 7 runs, 3 hits, 5 errors and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Laura Isaac and the loser was Felecia Wattley.

Jheane Niles of Hawks went 2-3 with a double, a triple, 2 runs scored and 4 runs batted in, LaDonna Woodley went 2-4 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in and Laura Isaac went 1-2 with 3 runs scored. Kirsten Lettsome of Warriors went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in.

The Reds then defeated Mobsters 13-6.

Reds had 13 runs, 8 hits, 1 error and left 2 runners on base. Mobsters had 6 runs, 6 hits, 8 errors and left 5 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Lionel Hodge and the loser was Sirron Scatliffe.

Kareem Ettienne of Reds went 2-3 with a double and 2 runs scored, Jerry Gooding went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in and Leon Martin went 1-3 with a triple, 3 runs scored and a run batted in. Kenny Rosario of Mobsters went 2-3 with 2 runs batted in and Sirron Scatliffe went 1-2 with a double, a run scored and 2 runs batted in.

And on Sunday May 8, 2016, That’s Your Problem defeated West End Warriors 15-5.

That’s Your Problem had 15 runs, 15 hits, 5 errors and left 3 runners on base. Warriors had 5 runs, 3 hits, 5 errors and left 3 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Chevaunne Richardson and the loser was Sarah Potter.

Tamara Phillip of That’s Your Problem went 3-4 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 4 runs batted in, Tafara Phillip went 3-3 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 runs batted in and Valisia Braithwaite went 3-3 with a run scored and 2 runs batted in. Kimesha Adams of Warriors went 1-2 with a double, a run scored and a run batted in.

Power Outage overcome Pirates

Power Outage then defeated Pirates 15-5. Power Outage had 15 runs, 14 hits, 3 errors and left 9 runners on base. Pirates had 5 runs, 6 hits, 3 errors and left 7 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Yervis Rodriguez and the loser was Rico Penn.

Kelvin Faulkner of Power Outage went 2-3 with a home run, 5 runs scored and a run batted in and Jamal Allen went 2-4 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 5 runs batted in. Tramore Frazer of Pirates went 1-3 with a double and 2 runs batted in.

By BVI Softball Association

Pirates on the road to winning the 2015 BVI Softball Championship title in final match against the Reds. Photo: Provided

Pirates defeated Reds 14-7. Pirates had 14 runs, 9 hits, 4 errors and left 6 runners on base. Reds had 7 runs, 9 hits, 2 errors and left 5 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was Allen Smith and the loser was Warren Brooks.

Akeem Francis of Reds went 2-3 with a double, a run scored and 2 runs batted in and Jerry Gooding went 2-3 with a double, a triple, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Tramore Frazer of Pirates went 2-4 with a home run, a run scored and 5 runs batted in.

Rico Penn went 1-3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in and Nikos Penn went 1-2 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 runs batted in.

Pirates won the series, 4 games to 2.

This was the final game of the 2015 season in which Pythons and Pirates emerged as champions in the female and male divisions, respectively.

The BVI Softball Association would like to say thank you to the participating teams and their sponsors and the fans who showed their support with their presence at the games.