Reds Paint Pirates In Men’s Softball Championship Opener

August 24, 2015 by

By BVI Platinum.com

The veteran pitcher Roy Panhandle Hill will be hoping to take Reds to the 2015 fast pitch softball championship. Photo: Gordon French/BVI Platinum News

The veteran pitcher Roy Panhandle Hill will be hoping to take Reds to the 2015 fast pitch softball championship.
Photo: Gordon French/BVI Platinum News

The Reds overcame Republica Dominicana with a 10-4 victory in a must win game to take the best-of-five playoff series 3-2 to face the red-hot Pirates in the Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Championship which began on August 21.

The first game of the men’s fast pitch softball championship saw Reds emerge with a 12-8 victory over the Pirates, the top team at the start of the playoffs.

To kick off the game, Acting Minister of Education and Culture, Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines tossed the first pitch.

Leon Martin of Reds went 1 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in, while Richard Clendenin went 2 for 4 with a double, a home run, a run scored and 3 runs batted in.

Marlon Richardson for the Reds went 3 for 4 with a triple, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Batting for the Pirates, Allen Smith of Pirates went 1 for 1 with a double, 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in and Nikos Penn and George Burrows each went 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored.

Reds finished with 11 hits, 3 errors and left 5 runners on base while the Pirates had 6 hits, 4 errors and left 13 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Warren Brooks and the loser was Aubrey Frett.

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Pirates Send Defending Champs Power Outage Home

August 17, 2015 by

By: BVIPlatinum.com

Al Leonard trots home after his 3-run home run blast part of an eighth run rally by the Pirates in the fifth inning. Photo Credit: Gordon French/BVI Platinum News

Al Leonard trots home after his 3-run home run blast part of an eighth run rally by the Pirates in the fifth inning.
Photo: Gordon French/BVI Platinum News

The BVI Softball Association will crown a new men’s Fast Pitch League champion as the Pirates ended the season-long struggle for 2014 champions, Power Outage shortly before 1:30 am at the Softball Field in Road Town this morning, August 15.

Trailing 2-0 in the best of five playoff series and in need of a win to stay alive, Power Outage surged to an early 6-0 lead after two innings. Four runs were scored on 3 hits in the first inning and in the second inning Jeremy ‘Chicken’ Penn struck a two-run home run blast over the center field wall.

Playing without Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith who retired from the sport after last year’s title run, Power Outage relied on Joseph Smith Sr who bothered the Pirates early. On the opposite side of the field, Pirates stuck with starting pitcher Nikos Penn in spite of the early runs scored by Power Outage.

By the bottom of the third inning, the Pirates had seen enough of Smith, scoring their first run and in the fourth inning 3 more runs crossed home plate all before the first out was recorded.

Power Outage held a 6-4 edge and the Pirates were surging when umpire Glenford ‘Chappy’ Maduro halted play due to rain at the end of four innings of play. When play resumed, Nikos Penn held Power Outage to their third consecutive scoreless inning buying enough time for his hitters to take command.

Right on cue after the rain delay in the bottom of the fifth, there was no shelter from the onslaught that saw Pirates pile on 8 runs from 5 hits against Smith to wrestle the lead away, 12-6.

The inning was headlined by a three-run homer from Al Leonard.

Power Outage narrowly escaped the inning as the 9th run in the inning would have invoked the mercy rule and the game would have ended. The defending champs were not going away without a fight and scored 5 runs at the top of the 6th inning to put the score 12-11 and two runs away from taking the lead.

Pirates were held scoreless in the 6th inning to set up an intriguing 7th and final inning.

At the top of the 7th, Pirates went to their ace pitcher, Allen “Woodrow” Smith who delivered the crucial save, stranding the run to tie the game at third base and securing victory 12-11.

Leonard from the Pirates were 3 for 3, scored twice and drove in 4 runs while Rhodni Skelton was 3 for 4, 1 runs scored and 4 runs batted in.

For Power Outage, Jeremy Penn was 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 4 runs batted in while Khoy ‘The Mailman’ Frett was 3 for 3, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Pirates will await the winner of the playoff series between Reds and Republica Dominicana whose game will be played on Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00 pm.

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Pythons are Fast Pitch Women’s Softball Champs 4 years in a row!

August 12, 2015 by

By VINO

The Pythons remain unbeaten in regular season, undefeated in post season and virtually unchallenged in Championship Series since 2011. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

The Pythons remain unbeaten in regular season, undefeated in post season and virtually unchallenged in Championship Series since 2011. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

The Pythons became the 2015 Fast Pitch Women’s Softball Champions after defeating the Hawks 11-10 last night, Tuesday August 11, 2015 to complete a three nil clean sweep.

The game was all Pythons until the Hawks, with their backs to the wall at 8-0 down and starting the 5th inning, mounted a stirring comeback to rattle and almost roll the Pythons.

Perline Scatliffe led off the inning and recorded only the Hawks second hit of the night, to centre field. Riiah Durante failed to get on base, Ericka Frederick singled as Deja Adams, running for Scatliffe, was out at third on a lightening throw from Jelissa Potter.

J’heane Niles singled, Diana Hunte doubled on a fielding error, and Frederick came home to open the Hawks account.

Niles also made it home before Javelyn Frett tripled to deep centre field, eventually to bring Karema Brown, Hunte and herself home to make it 8-5. Kia Doward also scored to make it 8-6.

The Pythons failed to score at the bottom of the 5th and then faced a rejuvenated Hawks in the 6th as after two quick outs, Frett singled to allow Hunte to score.

At the bottom of the inning, Darier Malone took a full count before driving in Sheniqua Fahie to make it 9-7. Jelissa Potter hit to deep centre scoring Malone to make it 10-7 and Valissia Brathwaite then singled to score Potter, making it 11-7 and the Pythons were seemingly safe having weathered the comeback.

However, in the 7th inning, Doward came home on some wild Pythons fielding to make it 11-8. Frederick then doubled, allowing Brown home (11-9) and then Niles singled to left field scoring Durante, making it 11-10.

Unfortunately for the Hawks it was as close as it got as Fahie, in relief of Brathwaite, picked up the final two outs in quick succession.

Afterwards, coach Terry Chinnery was shaken if not stirred, but did admit he hadn’t had to say so much to his team in this year’s league. “I had to take a time out and go on the field as I couldn’t believe what I was seeing from them in the 6th and 7th inning. I used some choice words and thankfully, although it was still stressful, they regained their composure and saw out the game for the win.”

The Pythons had 7 hits, made 4 errors, while the Hawks had 10 hits, and made 8 errors.

The winning pitcher was Brathwaite who got some late relief from Fahie and the loser Durante.

Potter went 4 for 4, scored four runs, had 4 RBI and notched two doubles and two triples while Chevaughn Richardson went two for four, with 2 RBI.

“I am used to winning with this team, so losing would be more emotional. I’m comfortable in this winning spot. Richardson really impressed me tonight, when we needed it most she delivered and I’m pleased for her,” commented Potter.

For the Hawks, Niles went two for four with one run and one RBI.

Frett went two for four, with one run and 3 RBI.

Action resumes on Friday August 14, 2015 in the Men’s Play Off’s when at 7:00pm, the Republica Dominicana take on the Reds, followed by Power Outage against the Pirates.

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Mobsters get 1st win in Fast Pitch Championship

July 15, 2015 by

By VINO

Mobsters get 1st win in Fast Pitch Championship. Photo:Provided

Mobsters get 1st win in Fast Pitch Championship. Photo:Provided

On Saturday July 11, 2015, the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) coached Mobsters from West End recorded their first win of the Season in the Softball Association’s Fast Pitch League, 12-3, led by Sirron Scatliffe from the mound.

The Mobsters defeated the Republica with 2 hits, 1 error and 3 runners left on base, whilst the Republica Dominicana had 7 hits, 7 errors and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Sirron Scatliffe and the loser was Reynold Corum.

Selvyn Dawson of Mobsters went 1-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in and Sherwyn Fahie, Reuben Richardson and Adrian Stoutt each scored 2 runs.

The weekend’s action got underway with the Reds defeating Power Outage 15-5.

The Reds had 7 hits, 3 errors and left 6 runners on base. Power Outage had 8 hits, 3 errors and left 5 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was Lionel Hodge and the loser was Jamal Allen. Lloyd Jackson of Reds went 3-4 with a run scored and 2 runs batted in and Byron Hodge went 1-3 with a double, 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in. Sheldon John of Power Outage went 3-3 with a triple, a run scored and 2 runs batted in.

Pirates defeated Republica Dominicana 5-3.

The Pirates had 7 hits, 2 errors and left 3 runners on base. The Republica Dominicana had 3 hits, 0 errors and left 9 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Allen Smith and the loser was Yervis Rodriguez. Rhodni A. Skelton of Pirates went 1-2 with a home run, a run scored and 2 runs batted in. Edward Venzen of Republica Dominicana went 2-4 with a triple, a run scored and a run batted in.

Before the Mobsters enjoyed their first victory, the Hawks defeated West End Warriors 11-6.

The Hawks had 6 hits 1 error and left 8 runners on base. West End Warriors had 2 hits, 4 errors and left 11 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Riiah Durante and the loser was Sarah Potter. Jheane Niles of Hawks went 2-3 with a triple and 4 runs scored and Riiah Durante went 2-4 with a double, a run scored and a run batted in.

On Sunday, the Pythons defeated Hawks 13-8.

The Pythons had 7 hits, 2 errors and left 4 runners on base. The Hawks had 4 hits, 7 errors and left 6 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Valisia Braithwaite and the loser was Riiah Durante. Sheniqua Fahie of Pythons went 1-3 with 3 runs scored and Jelisa Potter went 2-3 with 3 runs scored and a run batted in. Perline Leonard of Hawks went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in.

And to wrap up the Weekend, the Pirates defeated Mobsters 25-16.

The Pirates had 20 hits, 7 errors and left 5 runners on base. The Mobsters had 7 hits, 8 errors and left 10 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Allen Smith and the loser was Jason Fonseca. Nikos Penn of Pirates went 4-5 with 2 doubles, a triple, a home run, 4 runs scored and 5 runs batted in and Nelson Ramirez went 2-4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 4 runs batted in. 5 Mobsters players scored 2 runs each.

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Pythons stay unbeaten in Fast Pitch Softball

July 6, 2015 by

By VINO

Darier Malone of the Hawks drives a hit in a 2015 Fast Pitch League game against the Pythons. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Darier Malone of the Hawks drives a hit in a 2015 Fast Pitch League game against the Pythons. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Last night, Sunday July 5, 2015, the Pythons beat the Hawks, 13–9, in a close game that was finally settled on a Darier Malone drive and a fielder’s error in the 5th inning that gave the pythons some breathing space.

With all their big guns, seemingly controlling the game from the plate, the Pythons found the Hawks tough to put away, something which should trouble them as without a few silly errors, the Hawks could easily have claimed a famous victory.

However, with Valissia Brathwaite on hand to wrap up the innings, despite giving away a couple of late runs, the Pythons hung on to remain unbeaten in three seasons and look odds on favourite to add the 2015 Championship to their collection.

The Pythons had 9 hits for the runs and the winning pitcher was Thea Cooke.

In other games, the Pythons also recorded a 20–5 victory over the West End Warriors, with Tammy Phillips going 3 for 3, scoring 3 runs with a homer and 4 RBI. Sheniqua Fahie, the winning pitcher, with a no hitter performance, went 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

The Hawks also beat the Warriors, 12-1, with Riiah Durante taking the win and J’heane Niles going 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

The Republica Dominicana overcame the Mobsters, 12-6, with Reynold Corum taking the win and Edward Venzen going 3 for 4 with 1 run scored and 4 RBI. Kevin Faulkner went 4 for 3 with 3 runs scored, 1 home run and 1 RBI. Clifford Green went 2 for 2 scored 2 and also hit a double and a triple with 3 RBI.

For the Mobsters, Selwyn Dawson went 2 for 3 with 2 runs a triple and 1 RBI. Andrew Stout went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored a double a triple and 1 RBI, whilst Richard Jack was 3 for 4 with 1 run and 1 RBI.

Power Outage then beat the Pirates, 12-11, with Jeremy Penn the winning pitcher, going 3 for 2 with 2 runs scored, a double, and 2 RBI. Khoy Frett went 3 for 4 with 2 runs, 2 homers and 6 RBI.

For the Pirates, Allison Leonard scored 3 runs, hit a homer and had 3 RBI, whilst Allen Smith was 1 for 2 with 3 RBI.

Republica Dominicana also had a 16-8 win over the Reds with Yervis Rodriquez taking the win and Eddy Morales going 4 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Faulkner went 3 for 4 with 1 run, a triple and 2 RBI, whilst Angel Rosario went 3 for 3 with 3 runs.

For the Reds Carlos Casey was 3 for 3 with 3 runs, a triple and 1 RBI and Michael Vanterpool was 2 for 2 with 1 run and 2 RBI.

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Pythons enjoy victory over the Hawks in 2015 fast Pitch Softball league

June 30, 2015 by

By BVI Platinum

The Pythons Photo: Andre Dawson

The Pythons
Photo: Andre Dawson

The Hawks flew close, but the defending women champions, Pythons were able to slip away with victory in the opening of the 2015 fast Pitch Softball league which started on Friday, June 26 at the softball field in Road Town.

Led by the heavy hitting performance of Darier Malone and Jelisa Potter, the Pythons clipped the Hawks 9-8. Pythons produced 10 hits, committed 6 errors and left 7 runners stranded. Malone finished 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in and Jelisa Potter went 4 for 4 with a triple, 3 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Hawks finished with 5 hits, 9 errors and left 11 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Pythons’ Thea Cooke and the loser was Perline Leonard.

The Pythons played again on Saturday and defeated West End Warriors 16-6 with a score line of 10 hits, 4 errors and 6 runners on base. The Warriors struggled against Cooke’s pitching and finished with 2 hits, 8 errors and left 8 runners on base.

Tyalia Henley went 2-3 with a triple, 3 runs scored and 2 runs batted in for the Pythons who aslo got contribution from Cooke’s bat. She finished 2 for 2 with a run scored and a run batted in.

Cooke picked up her second victory while the losing pitcher was Sarah Potter.

On the men’s side of the league, the rivalry between the Pirates and defending champs Pirates were renewed. However, on Friday, the Pirates tipped Power Outage 9-7 with 10 hits, 5 errors and left 10 runners on base.

Power Outage had 7 runs, 6 hits, 5 errors and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher Allen Smith and the loser was Dariel Robinson.

Tramore Frazer of Pirates went 2 for 3 with a run scored and Devon Bedford went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Sheldon John of Power Outage went 2 for 4 with a run scored and Jeremy Penn went 2 for 3 with a double, and 2 runs scored.

Pirates picked up their second win on Sunday by defeating Republica Dominicana 8-6. Pirates had 6 hits, 2 errors and left 4 runners on base. The Dominicana team had 8 hits, 6 errors and left 5 runners on base. The winning pitcher was again Smith and the loser was Yervis Rodriguez.

Kye Rymer of Pirates went 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored and Nelson Ramirez went 2 for 3. Eddy Morales of Republica Dominicana went 3 for 4 with a double, a triple, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

The Dominicana squad on Saturday defeated Reds 7-2 with 12 hits, 1 error and 7 runners stranded. Reds had 5 hits, 5 errors and left 7 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Yervis Rodriguez and the loser was Denzil Daniel.

Morales went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 runs batted in and Miguel Hernandez went 1 for 2 with a run scored and 2 runs batted in.

Power Outage ended the weekend by defeating Mobsters 8-4. Power Outage had 8 hits, 1 error and left 7 runners on base while Mobsters had 6 hits, 6 errors and left 10 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Joseph Smith and the loser was Jason Fonseca.

Jeremy Penn of Power Outage went 2 for 3 with a triple, a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in and Richard Jack of Mobsters went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a run batted in.

There are three female and five male teams participating in the league. At the end of the regular season, the first and second place teams in both the male and female divisions will face off in best of five Championship series.

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