en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:19:37 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:19:37 -0400 www.nbcbaseball.com http://www.nbcbaseball.com/rss/news.xml http://www.nbcbaseball.com/rss/news.xml webmaster@nbcbaseball.com (Managing Editor) 60 NBC Baseball Series News WICHITA, KS- The National Baseball Congress (NBC), in conjunction with the City of Wichita, announced several major changes to the NBC World Series at a press conference on Thursday afternoon. The changes are effective immediately and will be applied to this year's tournament. The NBC World Series celebrates its 79th edition starting Friday, July 26th. The NBC World Series is an iconic baseball tournament, said City of Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer. Its a community asset that supports tourism, promotes our city, and enhances the core area. Its our hope that its future will be as lengthy and bright as its past, which includes a loyal fan base, memorable games, and legendary players such as Ozzie Smith, Albert Pujols, Tom Seaver, and Satchel Paige. The changes to the tournament are designed to sustain the NBC tradition and ensure the tournament remains in its rightful home. The tournament has been divided into two one-week periods that will be played consecutively from July 26th through August 10th. The top two teams from the first week advance to a 16-team Championship Week. The remainder of the Championship Week bracket is comprised of the champions from the 10 most successful leagues over the tournament's last 10 years, two at-large clubs determined by NBC officials, and the previous summer's national champion and runner-up. Both weeks follow a double-elimination format. We considered many things when coming up with the new format, said Tournament Director Casey Walkup. We wanted to accommodate the many wishes of local teams, traveling teams, fans, and the tournament's history and tradition. Our number one goal is to get the NBC World Series back on the right track. We hope this format will allow us to seek more affiliates outside of our geographic locations, which in turn, will increase the quality and presence of our great tournament. The overallcompensation pool has been increased from 62,200 to 65,300, including a 1,000 raise for both the national champion and runner-up. Additionally, the two teams advancing to Championship Week from the first week will earn 5,000 each. Ticket prices for all sessions will be lowered, while the number of Buy-Out Nightswhich provide fans free general admission vouchers to specific tournament dateswill cover both weeks of the new format. For information, call the NBC World Series main office at (316) 264-OUTS Ext.5 , or visit the tournament's official website at Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article391.html#1371698377 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article391.html WICHITA, Kan. - The Santa Barbara Foresters won their fourth National Baseball Congress World Series title as a testimony to their tenacity, grit and determination, defeating the Seattle (WA) Studs 6-2 in the championship game Aug. 12. The championship, along with the 2011 title, enabled the Foresters to be the first team to win back-to-back titles since Kenai's (AK) double in 1993 and 1994. John Beck struck out 10 and allowed one unearned run over 6.2 innings to earn the win, while three relievers (Willie Kuhl, Albert Minnis and Jason Hursh) preserved it. Five players (Arby Fields, Richy Pedroza, Austin Davidson, Shane Hoelscher and Zach Fish) each scored a run and drove in for Santa Barbara (7-1). The Foresters scored three times in the second inning on singles by Davidson, Hoelscher and Fields to take the lead for good. Fish, who went 3-for-4, homered to lead off the fifth and was also named the NBCWS MVP. Seattle (6-2), which made its third appearance in the past five years, never recovered after starter David Benson was knocked out in the second. Benson had entered the game with a 2-0 record and allowing no runs in 16 innings, but departed with the loss and finished with a 1.53 ERA. Brady Steiger was the lone bright spot for the Studs, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. The Studs and Foresters met for the title in 2008, with Santa Barbara prevailing 2-0. The championship game completed a tournament that saw the pitchers dominate play to an extent not seen since the NBCWS returned to using only wood bats in 2000. The tournament finished with an ERA of 2.78 and saw 18 of the 32 teams finish with an ERA of 3.00 or below. Tournament batting finished with a wood-era low of .234 and saw only one team (Tulsa (OK) Cardinals, which went 0-2 despite a .316 team average) bat above .300. Home runs were also at an all-time low, with just 13 hit in the 63 games (surpassing the previous low of 15 hit in 2001 and 2011). Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article389.html#1371698378 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article389.html Ryan OHearn brought home the go-ahead run to give the Santa Barbara Foresters (6-1) the lead in the sixth inning, as the Santa Barbara Foresters hung on to eliminate the El Dorado Broncos (4-2) 2-1 on Friday in the Semi-Finals of the National Baseball Congress World Series at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Robert Vickers singled to start the sixth. He then went from first to second on a single by Austin Davidson. Finally, OHearn came to the plate with the score tied at one, and grounded out, bringing home Vickers. Davidson was solid at the plate for the Santa Barbara Foresters. Davidson went 3-4 and drove in one. He singled in the second, fourth, and sixth innings. The El Dorado Broncos' lineup had no answer for Cody Dickson. The El Dorado Broncos managed just two hits off of Dickson, who allowed one earned run, walked four and struck out four during his five innings of work. Brandon Faulkner was effective even in defeat, mowing down seven the Santa Barbara Foresters batters and allowing two runs. TJ McGreevy got the win, running hisWorld Seriesrecord to 2-0. McGreevy struck out two, walked none and gave up no hits. Faulkner ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. With the win Santa Barbara advances to Saturday's National Championship Game against the Seattle Studs at 7pm. General Admission tickets start at just 5 which includes a fireworks spectacular following the game. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article387.html#1371698379 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article387.html Saturday, August 11th Championship Night Post-Game Fireworks 7:00 PM Seattle (WA) Studsvs. Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters - The Santa Barbara (CA) Forestersand Seattle (WA) Studs will meet for the second time in NBC history in the Championship Game of the National Baseball Congress World Series on Saturdayat 7pm. In 2008 the Forester won the National Title with a 2-0 victory over Seattle. The Forestersare going for Back-to-Back NBC Championshipsand their 3rd all time, while the Studs are still looking fortheir first ever NBCWSTitle. Call 316-264-OUTS (6887) to get tickets for the game and fireworks show to follow. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article388.html#1371698380 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article388.html Burton Roberts, Survivor Pearl Island, contestant and the CBS Buzz Tour Bus made a stop at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium to show their appreciation to fans and to check out the 78th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. Ironically the Survivor contestestant showed up for Baseball 'Round the Clock, the NBC's own baseball version of survivor. Check out the link from CBS.com below to see how their stop went. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article390.html#1371698381 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article390.html The Seattle Studs (5-1) and the St. Joseph Mustangs (4-2) each put runners in scoring position on Thursday, but the Seattle Studs capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 6-1 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium eliminating the St. Joseph Mustangs from the NBC World Series.. Hite Gavin picked up the win for the Seattle Studs. Gavin allowed no earned runs, eight hits and two walks while striking out four over seven innings of work. Kyle Jackson couldn't get it done on the bump for the St. Joseph Mustangs, taking a loss. He pitched a solid eight innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed five runs. With the win the Seattle Studs advance to Friday's NBCWS Semi-Finals taking on the Hays Larks at 6pm. St. Joseph finishes in a tie for 5th. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article384.html#1371698382 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article384.html The Definition of a hero is a person, typically a man, who is admired for courage or noble qualities. It's a definition that refers to one man when it comes to former National Baseball Congress players, only one name remains universally synonymous with the nearly eight decades of tradition of the NBC World Series--Leroy Satchel Paige. Thursday the NBC honored and paid tribute to the NBC's hero, Mr. Satchel Paige Baseball's color barrier had yet to be broken while Paige was in his prime, so the Mobile, AL native spent year after year dominating the Negro Leagues. Paige reached the Negro Leagues at just 20-years-old when he signed with the Birmingham Barons in 1927. After overcoming some brief issues with control, Paige finished his rookie year with a 7-1 record and 69 strikeouts in 89.1 innings. Paige is regarded as one of the most influential figures in baseball history. Not only was Paige considered one of the greatest pitchers of his era, but the flamethrowing right-hander was one of the biggest advocates of integrating Major League Baseball. After his time in Birmingham, Paige led pitching staffs in Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New York, and Memphis. Paige also spent 10 stellar years with the Kansas City Monarchs where he was a teammate of Jackie Robinson. Paige was a five-time Negro League all-star, and helped the Monarchs win a World Series championship in 1942. Paige's legendary status drew so much attention, that other Negro League teams would rent his services for a game or two at a time to help improve their attendance. Paige also played a major role in the art of barnstorming during the 1930's and 1940's. Before the advent of national broadcasts or the internet, it was difficult for fans in a particular city to see the game's best players from another. With the help of Bob Feller--who Paige is currently enshrined with in the Baseball Hall of Fame--Paige helped organize a team of Negro League all-stars that competed against the MLB's best in late-1946. 35 games were scheduled in 31 cities in 17 different states. Many of the contests were played in Major League ballparks, which played a vital role in the game finally accepting players of color the following year. On July 7, 1948--Paige's 42nd birthday--Satchel Paige signed his first Major League contract as a member of the Cleveland Indians. He became the first Negro League pitcher to join the MLB, and the seventh Negro League player overall. Despite becoming the oldest rookie in Major League history, Paige posted a 3.29 ERA in six Big League seasons, and helped the Indians win the 1948 World Series. In 2010, Joe Posnanski of Sports Illustrated dubbed Paige the hardest thrower in the history of baseball. Much of this was based on the following quotes from other Major League legends: Joe DiMaggio regarded Paige as the, best he ever faced. Feller said Paige was, the best he ever saw. Dizzy Dean recalled that, Paige's fastball made his own look like a changeup. So how does Paige's legacy tie into the greatest tradition in the City of Wichita? When NBC World Series founder Hap Dumont first developed the idea for the tournament, he felt the event needed a big name to draw interest during its first year. Fewer names at the time were bigger than Satchel Paige, so Dumont offered the ace pitcher 1,000 to bring himself and his barnstorming team from Bismarck, ND to compete in the inaugural NBC World Series in 1935. Bismarck bulldozed its way to a tournament championship, with Paige winning four games and striking out an astonishing 60 batters. Both figures remain tournament records 77 years later. Paige's legacy in the NBC World Series paved the way for countless future Major Leaguers and Hall of Famers that have made the tournament what it is today. Paige is now immortalized in the stadium he helped make famous withhisnumber 17 1935 Bismarck Churchills jerseyretiredpermenantly on the outfield wall. Paige's daughter Linda Paige Shelby was on hand for the ceremony and expressed her appreciation for the honor, especially the honor taking place several years after her father's death. In addition to the jersey in right-center field, Linda Paige Shelby was also presented with both NBC and Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame plaques. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article385.html#1371698383 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article385.html Brady Steiger went 1-2, sparking the Seattle Studs (6-1) to a 6-2 victory over the Hays Larks (6-2) on Friday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the Semi-Finals of the National Baseball Congress World Series. The Hays Larks couldn't get anything going as long as Nagel Miles was pitching. The Hays Larks managed just three hits off of Miles, who allowed one earned run, walked four and struck out five during his 5 2/3 innings of work. Austin Darby reached base three times in the game for the Hays Larks. He singled in the second inning. Aaron Breit ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed three runs. Hays finishes the 2012 season with a 3rd Place NBCWS, while the Seattle Studs advance to Saturday's National Championship Game of the NBC World Series against the Santa Barbara Foresters. Call 316-264-OUTS for tickets to the game and a fireworks spectacular to follow. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article386.html#1371698384 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article386.html Shane Hoelscher collected three hits as the Santa Barbara Foresters (5-0) took home an 8-6 victory over the St. Joseph Mustangs (4-1) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Wednesday. He singled in the second, third, and fifth innings. The St. Joseph Mustangs had no answer for Albert Minnis, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The St. Joseph Mustangs managed just one hit off of the the Santa Barbara Foresters' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his 2 2/3 innings of work. Kyle Simpson racked up two RBIs on three hits for the St. Joseph Mustangs. He singled in the first, fourth, and eighth innings. Brandon Pierce recorded his first win of the year for the Santa Barbara Foresters. He allowed one run over two innings. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered three hits. Adam Maddox couldn't get it done on the mound for the St. Joseph Mustangs, taking a loss. He allowed seven runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out three. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article379.html#1371698385 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article379.html The Seattle Studs (4-1) and the Dodge City A's (3-2) both had scoring chances on Wednesday, but it was the Seattle Studs that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 6-2 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in an elimination at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Garrett Breda had two extra-base hits for the Seattle Studs. He doubled in the fourth and eighth innings. Damon Porter improved to 2-0 on theNBCWS by picking up the win for the Seattle Studs. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out seven, walked two and surrendered seven hits. Paul Smith (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed four runs. The Seattle Studs were sparked by Breda and Jett Hart, who teamed up for four hits and two RBIs. With the loss Dodge City is eliminated with a 7th Place finish while the Seattle Studs advance to Thursday's Super Six. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article380.html#1371698386 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article380.html Satchel Paige must have pitched on every mound in the country at one time or another. Its a wonder his right arm didnt fall off, considering he started pitching when he was a kid in Alabama and didnt really stop for good until he was almost 60. In almost every pocket of America, there are stories about Paiges pitching exploits. But ours in Wichita stands with the best because it was Paige who, in 1935, led the Bismarck (N.D.) Churchills to the first National Baseball Congress World Series championship. Paige, a lanky right-hander who was all arms, legs and smoke, struck out 60 in that tournament, a strikeout record that still stands after 78 years. Paige had already pitched for five teams in the Negro League by the time he hooked up with Bismarck, and his greatest years as a pitcher were yet to come with the Kansas City Monarchs in the early- to mid-1940s. But for close to two weeks in Wichita, Paige helped make baseball and the NBC a part of Wichitas civic pride. Without Paige, there might not be an NBC World Series today. Thats not hyperbole. The momentum from his record-setting performance has carried the tournament through nearly eight decades. Tonight, before the 7:30 game, the No. 17 jersey Paige wore for the Churchills will be retired. One of his eight children, daughter Linda Paige Shelby, will be a part of the ceremony. Its a great touch for a tournament that owes so much of its success to Paige and the incredible jump start he provided. And its great that after so many years, he is still being recognized for his baseball, said Paige Shelby, a mortgage opener in Kansas City, Mo., where Paige lived for most of his adult life. Paige Shelby was born in 1951, when her father was in his mid-40s and past his prime as a pitcher. She knew her dad more as a fisherman than a pitcher. Even though Paige had eight children, Shelby Paige said, he made sure to spend one-on-one time with each of them and fishing was his way to get his kids alone. People think my dad just sat around and talked about baseball, which he did not, Paige Shelby said. Somehow, he and my mother managed to make all of us kids think we were an only child and that came from those fishing trips. He always looked us in the eyes when he spoke to us, he got down to our level. Paige and his kids would throw a line in wherever there was water. It wasnt so much about the fishing, Paige Shelby said, although her father was as competitive in that arena as he was on a baseball field. It was about the lessons he wanted to teach. You always felt very comfortable talking to dad, about almost anything, Paige Shelby said. He would talk to us about when he was a boy in the South, but it wasnt all about racism. He didnt want his legacy to be about what he was denied; he wanted it to be about what he accomplished in spite of it. Paiges legend was born in the Negro League, but he did finally get a shot to pitch in the major leagues for the Cleveland Indians in 1948, when he was a 41-year-old rookie. He went 6-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 21 games and even worked two-thirds of an inning in the World Series, which Cleveland won in six games over the Boston Braves. In 1951, two seasons after leaving the Indians, Paige was signed by the St. Louis Browns and their new owner, Bill Veeck, who didnt care much about Paiges talent but hoped the famous pitcher would boost attendance. He did, but he also had surprising success as a pitcher especially in 1952 when he was 12-10 with a 3.07 ERA. In 1965, when Paige was 58, he signed a contract with the Kansas City Athletics and pitched in one game. In three innings, he gave up one hit and struck out one. Paige never stopped being amazing on the baseball field or, his daughter says, as a proud father and husband. My mother always called my father by his nickname, Satchel, rather than LeRoy, Paige Shelby said. The nickname came about when Paige was a kid, carrying bags for train passengers in Mobile, Ala. He improvised a tool, involving a pole and a rope, that enabled him to carry more multiple bags and make more money. His friends told him he looked like a satchel tree, Paige Shelby said. The nickname stuck. Paige was a great storyteller, much like Dizzy Dean, a white pitcher from the South who struck fame in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals. Dean, a Hall of Famer like Paige, once said: If Satch and I was pitching on the same team, wed clinch the pennant by the Fourth of July and go fishing until World Series time. According to accounts, Paige was a hard thrower in his youth. But when the fastball started to diminish, he transformed into a different pitcher. He developed pitches he called a two-hump blooper (changeup), Little Tom (medium-speed fastball), Long Tom (faster fastball) and his hesitation pitch, which he used to try and deceive hitters. Paige Shelby saw her father pitch only once, for the old Miami Marlins, a minor-league team. She was very young and said she doesnt remember much about it, except that her dad was brought to the field in a helicopter. It wasnt long after that, though, that her fathers right arm paid off for her. She and some of her brothers and sisters were with their father at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. He usually wasnt able to go with us to the Fair, but this time he was, Paige Shelby said. And we came upon one of those games where you try to knock over the milk bottles by throwing a ball, only the bottles have lead in the bottom of them. But dad gave the guy running it a quarter and Wham! he knocked those bottles everywhere. He gave the guy another quarter and did it again. When he started to give him another quarter, the guy said he couldnt play anymore. But I got stuffed poodles. One was pink and one was blue. I told dad we should go to other places where he could knock down bottles and we could just load up the car with stuff. Her father, Paige Shelby said, never let his success go to his head. He had been through too much racial strife in his life to get cocky. Rather than become bitter about the opportunities they were denied, Paige and his Negro League friends Buck ONeil, Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, Oscar Charleston, Judy Johnson and Cool Papa Bell were thankful for the game and for their friendships. They had a brotherhood, Paige Shelby said. Those men were like uncles to me. That Paiges incredible legacy touched Wichita and the NBC World Series is a source of pride for this community. Paiges contribution is as much a part of the tournament as it was 78 years ago. He is forever. Read more here: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article381.html#1371698387 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article381.html Josh Stone threw a shutout to lift the El Dorado Broncos (4-1) to a 4-0 win over the Greeley Grays (3-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in a Super Six elimination game at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Stone struck out 11 hitters en route to the the El Dorado Broncos win. The El Dorado Broncos' pitcher tossed nine innings of shutout ball and allowed only one hit. Thomas Clay was hot from the plate for the El Dorado Broncos. Clay went 3-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the third, fifth, and sixth innings. Matt Mundfrom (0-1) took the loss for the Greeley Grays. He lasted4 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed four runs. Greeley is eliminated finishing in a tie for 5th place while El Dorado advances to Friday's Semi-Finals against a TBD opponent. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article382.html#1371698388 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article382.html Thursday was a great day for Shawn Lewick, as Lewick tossed a shutout to carry the Hays Larks (6-1) to an 8-0 victory over the Santa Barbara Foresters at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in seven inningsin the Super Six of the National Baseball Congress World Series. The Hays Larks' Lewick kept the Santa Barbara Foresters (5-1) off the scoreboard for all seven innings he was on the hill. He pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on three hits while striking out eight. The offense exploded for the the Hays Larks in the first. The Hays Larks' bats caught fire leading to five runs. Aaron Cornell did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Hays Larks, reaching base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the first inning. Jared Wilson couldn't get it done on the hill for the Santa Barbara Foresters, taking a loss. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked three, struck out none, and allowed five runs. Both teams advance to Firday's NBCWS Semi Finals with one loss setting up a winner take all Championship Game on Saturday at 7pm. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article383.html#1371698389 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article383.html Willie Kuhl tossed eight scoreless innings to lift the Santa Barbara Foresters (4-0) to a 6-3 win over the Greeley Grays (3-1) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the National Baseball Congress World Series. The game was back-and-forth heading into the fifth, with five lead changes. The Santa Barbara Foresters took the lead in the fifth inning and held on for the victory. A sacrifice fly by Richard Sanguinetti scored Arby Fields and gave the Santa Barbara Foresters the lead for good. Austin Davidson racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Santa Barbara Foresters. He doubled in the sixth inning and singled in the first and eighth innings. Bo McLavey couldn't get it done on the mound for the Greeley Grays, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked three and struck out two. WIth the loss Greeley advances to Thursday's Super Six round while the Foresters will take on St. Joseph on Wednesday in the finals of the winner's bracket. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article377.html#1371698390 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article377.html The Hays Larks (5-1) needed 11 innings on Wednesday to take down the Nevada Griffons (4-2) 5-3 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in an elimination gameof the National Baseball Congress World Series. The game was back-and-forth heading into the eleventh, with five lead changes. Aaron Cornell racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Hays Larks. He singled in the first and fifth innings and doubled in the seventh inning. The Nevada Griffons couldn't get anything going as long as Eric Gilliland was on the mound. The Nevada Griffons managed just two hits off of Gilliland, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his 3 1/3 innings of work. Brett Macari recorded his first win of the NBCWS for the Hays Larks. He struck out one, walked none and surrendered one hit. Ron Johnson was charged with his first loss of the tournament. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out one, and allowed two runs. With the win the Larks advance into Thursday's Super Six while the Nevada Griffons are eliminated with a 7th Place Finish. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article378.html#1371698391 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article378.html The National Baseball Congress World Series is pround to announce the retirement of Leroy Satchel Paige's number prior to the tournament's feature game on Thursday, August 9th. Paige played a major role in the birth of the NBC World Series in 1935 when he agreed to bring his barnstorming club from Bismarck, ND to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Hall of Famer helped Bismarck win the inaugural tournament championship. Paige's 60 strikeouts that summer remain a World Series record to this day. Satchel Paige has meant a great deal to the rich history of this tournament, and tobaseball in the City of Wichita, said Tournament Director Casey Walkup. We are proud to be permanently honoring Satchel Paige for his contributions both on and off the field. Pre-game ceremonies begin at 7:30 p.m. Paige's name and the number 17 (the number Paige wore while playing for Bismarck) will be permanently enshrined on the right-center field wall at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Members of Paige's family will be on hand for special presentations from the NBC World Series and the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. A replica 1935 Bismarck Churchills jersey with Paige's number will be auctioned off to benefit the Satchel Paige Foundation. A limited number of replica 1935 Bismarck Churchills hats will be given away to fans. The NBC is also running a ticket special for Thursday night only,mention the Satchel Paige Special at the NBC Ticket Office, or Call 316-264-OUTS, and get2Lower Box Tickets for 17to honorSatchel Paige wearing the #17 at the NBC World Series in 1935. Paige had a legendary career in the Negro Leagues and played a vital role in breaking down baseball's color barrier in 1947. Paige reached the Majors himself in 1948, helping the Cleveland Indians win the World Series. The 78th annual NBC World Series is underway at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Individual tickets are on sale now. For more information, call the NBC World Series main office at (316) 264-OUTS. -NBC- Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article374.html#1371698392 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article374.html David Benson kept the Kansas Cannons (3-2) off the board during his seven innings of work and the Seattle Studs (3-1) beat the Kansas Cannons, 8-0 in an elimination game at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Benson allowed five hits, two walks and struck out four. The Seattle Studs blew out the Kansas Cannons thanks to 18 hits. The Seattle Studs scored three runs in the ninth on an error and a two-run triple by Bobby Tannehill. Tannehill racked up three RBIs on four hits for the Seattle Studs. Aaron Larsen couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Kansas Cannons, taking a loss. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed two runs. The Studs advance in the loser's bracket, while the Cannons are eliminated. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article375.html#1371698393 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article375.html Kris Koerper drove in the winning run to give the St. Joseph Mustangs (4-0) the lead in the eighth inning, as the St. Joseph Mustangs hung on to beat the El Dorado Broncos (3-1) 4-3 on Tuesday in the winner's bracket semi-finals of the National Baseball Congress World Series. With the St. Joseph Mustangs trailing by one, Koerper came to the plate and reached on an error, scoring Kyle Simpson. Mark Robinette had a hot bat for the St. Joseph Mustangs. Robinette went 3-5, drove in one and scored one run. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the ninth inning. Aaron Baker picked up the win for the St. Joseph Mustangs. Baker allowed no earned runs, six hits and one walk while striking out five over nine innings of work. Dakota McKaskle (1-1) took the loss for the El Dorado Broncos. Hepitchedseven innings, walked one, struck out six, and allowed four runs. With the win the St. Joseph Mustangs advance to Wednesday's winner's bracket finals, while El Dorado will play Thursday in the Super Six of the NBCWS. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article376.html#1371698394 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article376.html The Santa Barbara Foresters (3-0) beat the Hutchinson Monarchs (2-1) 5-4 but needed 13 innings to do so on Sunday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the semi-finals of the winner's bracket of the National Baseball Congress World Series. With the score tied at four, Arby Fields came to the plate and singled, scoring Zach Fish. Fields helped the Santa Barbara Foresters take the lead for good in the thirteenth inning. Jason Hursh pitched lights out for the Santa Barbara Foresters. Hursh held the Hutchinson Monarchs hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three. Paul White ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. He pitched three innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed one run. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article369.html#1371698395 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article369.html A four-run explosion in the fifth inning spurred the Greeley Grays (3-0) to a 7-1 win over the Haysville Heat at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Sunday. Justin Byrd had a busy day at the plate, collecting three extra-base hits. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the fifth, seventh, and ninth innings. The Haysville Heat (2-1) had no answer for Alex Ellison, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Haysville Heat managed just three hits off of Ellison, who allowed one earned run, walked one and struck out two during his six innings of work. Matt Royal (1-1) took the loss for the Haysville Heat. He allowed seven runs in nine innings, walked four and struck out five. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article370.html#1371698396 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article370.html The Nevada Griffons (4-1) and the Haysville Heat (2-2) volleyed the lead five times on Monday, but the Nevada Griffons came out on top for a 7-6 win on Monday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. MJ Sartin was solid at the plate for the Nevada Griffons. Sartin went 2-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He singled in the second inning and tripled in the sixth inning. Nico Lytle got the win, running his series record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over 3 1/3 innings. Lytle struck out two, walked two and gave up three hits. Drew Rainey (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs. The Haysville Heat is now eliminated while the Nevada Griffons adavnce in the losers bracket of the National Baseball Congress World Series. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article371.html#1371698397 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article371.html The Dodge City A's (3-1) and the Liberal Bee Jays (3-2) each put runners in scoring position on Monday, but the Dodge City A's capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 5-2 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in an elimination game at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Ivan Sigala led the Dodge City A's' offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He doubled in the fifth inning. It was a good day at the plate for the Liberal Bee Jays' Johnathan Sigado. Sigado went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the third inning and singled in the ninth inning. Derek Justice improved to 1-0 on theNBCWS by picking up the win for the Dodge City A's. He allowed two runs over six innings. Justice struck out four, walked three and gave up six hits. Dalton Bernardi ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the tournament. He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out seven, and allowed five runs. With the win Dodge City advances in the loser's bracket while the Liberal BeeJays are elimianted. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article372.html#1371698398 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article372.html The Hays Larks (4-1) beat the Hutchinson Monarchs 11-1 in six innings on Monday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium after a six-run explosion in the sixth inning at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Austin Darby racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Hays Larks. He tripled in the first inning and singled in the sixth inning. Justin Ziegler picked up the win for the Hays Larks. Ziegler pitched six innings and allowed no earned runs, four hits and one walk while striking out four. Zach Richert ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. He lasted4 2/3 innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed five runs. With the win Hays advances in the loser's bracket of the NBCWS, while the Hutchinson Monarchs are eliminated with a 9th place finish. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article373.html#1371698399 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article373.html The Kansas Cannons (2-1) took the last of five lead changes in a back-and-forth affair against the North County Waves (1-2), securing a 6-5 victory on Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Kansas Cannons came out swinging, scoring four runs in the first inning to jump ahead of the North County Waves early. Josh Halbert had a busy day at the plate, collecting three extra-base hits. He doubled in the first, sixth, and eighth innings. Ethan Ward recorded his first win of theNBCWS for the Kansas Cannons. Ward struck out one, walked none and gave up no hits. Jeff Neptune (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He pitchedjust one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs. The Kansas Cannons were sparked by Halbert and Tory Stoffregen, who teamed up for four hits and four RBIs. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article362.html#1371698400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article362.html At the age of 63 Dennis Mattingly retired last summer as general manager of the Anchorage Bucs in the Alaska Baseball League, the team he created in 1980. Mattingly was an old-school baseball man to whom a handshake meant everything. He was a straight-talking, no-nonsense, blue-collar man with a sense of generosity, whether he was sharing a bag of sunflower seeds up in the pressbox or donating his time to his baseball team. His efforts often took the form of physical labor at the stadium to keep the Bucs going. As general manager of the team, his job duties included driving the team bus, answering phones, recruiting players, fixing anything that broke and mowing and watering the outfield. Mattingly started the Bucs in 1980 as an adult baseball team called the Cook Inlet Bucs. A year later, thanks to Mattingly's efforts, the team earned membership in the Alaska Baseball League. Since then, Mattingly and the Bucs have brought such talents as Jered Weaver, Jeff Kent and C.J. Wilson to Alaska for the summer. Under Mattingly the Bucs won 7 ABL titles and sent 59 players to the big leagues while bringing a handful of teams to the NBC World Series. In 2000, Mattingly was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable form of cancer that attacks the immune system and makes bones brittle. The life expectancy for those with the disease is five years, but thanks in part to two life-extending stem-cell transplants, Mattingly lived for more than a decade after his diagnosis before his passing in January. This game, if you don't accept failure before you even start playing, you're in trouble. Here you can be on top of the world one day and be underneath the dirt the next. It teaches you to take what comes, Mattingly said at a game last summer. I've been through quite a bit these last several years and I'm not gonna let it get me down, because I'm not gonna dwell on things that might go wrong. On behalf of the NBC it is an honorto present the NBCHall of Fame plaque to Sandra Mattingly, the widow of Dennis, asDennis Mattingly isthe newest member of the National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article363.html#1371698401 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article363.html Paul Singh went 2-4, sparking the Impact Sports (2-1) to a 5-1 victory over the San Luis Obispo Blues (1-2) on Sunday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. He singled in the third inning and doubled in the fifth innings. The Impact Sports relied on Carlos Luzon to eat up innings en route to the win. Luzon pitched eight innings and allowed no earned runs, three hits and two walks while striking out three. Thomas Cortese brought the heat against the Impact Sports during his outing. The Impact Sports managed just one hit off of Cortese, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out three during his 2 1/3 innings of work. Travis Wilcox couldn't get it done on the bump for the San Luis Obispo Blues, taking a loss. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out six, and allowed five runs. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article364.html#1371698402 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article364.html A great effort by Tommy Bush led the Nevada Griffons (3-1) to a 2-1 win in 16 innings over the San Diego Force on Sunday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the loser's bracket o fthe National Baseball Congress World Series. Bush allowed no earned runs, three hits and three walks while striking out six over eight innings of work. Adrian DeMar handled the Nevada Griffons' lineup with ease, racking up seven strikeouts. DeMar allowed no earned runs, four hits and no walks over eight innings. A walk-off single by Matt Burns gave the Nevada Griffons the win. Burns paced the Nevada Griffons at the plate. Burns went 1-6 and drove in one. He singled in the sixteenth inning to win it. Ron Johnson improved to 1-0 in theSeries by picking up the win for the Nevada Griffons. Johnson struck out none, walked one and gave up two hits. Bobby Orozco ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. He pitchedtwo innings, walked three, struck out one, and allowed one run. San Diego is now eliminated. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article365.html#1371698403 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article365.html The Hays Larks (3-1) scored three runs in the ninth to cap a 9-2 win over the Tulsa Braves (2-2) on Sunday at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Brett Lang got on base three times in the game for the Hays Larks. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the sixth inning and singled in the ninth inning. Aaron Breit struck out eight hitters en route to the the Hays Larks win. Breit allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk over seven innings. Graham McIintyre led the Tulsa Braves' offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the sixth inning. Ben Moore couldn't get it done on the bump for the Tulsa Braves, taking a loss. He lasted5 2/3 innings, walked five, struck out three, and allowed four runs. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article366.html#1371698404 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article366.html Jake Barrios had two extra base hits as the Liberal Bee Jays (3-1) took home an 8-6 victory over the Casa Grande Cotton Kings (2-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Sunday in the elimination round of the National Baseball Congress World Series. Keegan Hucul picked up the win for the Liberal Bee Jays. Hucul allowed no earned runs, three hits and no walks while striking out one over 6 2/3 innings of work. Eric Dawson did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Casa Grande Cotton Kings, reaching base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the second inning. The Liberal Bee Jays couldn't get anything going so long as Clinton Graham was on the hill. The Liberal Bee Jays managed just three hits off of the the Casa Grande Cotton Kings' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out two during his 3 2/3 innings of work. Daniel Kephart ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of NBCWS. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked three, struck out none, and allowed five runs. Dylan Delso, Johnathan Sigado and Barrios helped lead the Liberal Bee Jays. They combined for seven hits and five RBIs. Casa Grande is now eliminted from the NBCWS while Liberal advances in the loser's bracket. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article367.html#1371698405 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article367.html Four first-inning runs helped the Kansas Cannons (3-1) to a 7-4 win over the Impact Sports (2-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Sunday in the National Baseball Congress World Series.. Ty Kildow went a perfect 3-3 at the plate for the Kansas Cannons. He singled in the second and sixth innings and doubled in the eighth inning. Derek Martinez's six strikeouts were enough to push the Kansas Cannons pastImpact Sports. Martinez allowed two earned runs on six hits and three walks over seven innings. Alex Herz was charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. He lasted just zero innings, walked two, hit two batters, struck out none, and allowed three runs. Impact Sports is eliminated from the NBCWS while the Cannons advance in the losers bracket. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article368.html#1371698406 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article368.html Ryan OHearn brought home the winning run to give the Santa Barbara Foresters (2-0) the lead in the ninth inning, as the Santa Barbara Foresters hung on to beat the Casa Grande Cotton Kings (1-1) 4-2 on Friday/Saturday morning in the 2nd round of the National Baseball Congress World Series.. OHearn came to the plate with the score tied at two, and singled, plating Arby Fields. Shane Hoelscher did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Santa Barbara Foresters, reaching base three times. He doubled in the seventh inning. Cody Dickson handled the Casa Grande Cotton Kings' lineup with ease, racking up 11 strikeouts. Dickson allowed no earned runs on four hits and three walks over 6 2/3 innings. Wichita State Shocker, Albert Minnis recorded his first win of the NBCWS for the Santa Barbara Foresters. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered one hit. Clinton Graham (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. Pitching just 1 2/3 innings, walking two, striking out one, and allowing two runs. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article355.html#1371698407 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article355.html The Newton Rebels (1-2) built an early edge on Saturday, but the Hays Larks (2-1) roared back to steal a 3-2 victory at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the loser's bracket of the National Baseball Congress World Series. While the Newton Rebels led until the sixth inning, the Hays Larks worked their way back and took the lead on an RBI single by Elvin Rodriguez. Aaron Cornell had a hot bat for the Hays Larks. Cornell went 3-4 and scored one run. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the sixth inning. Shawn Lewick picked up the win for the Hays Larks. Lewick allowed two earned runs, six hits and three walks while striking out two over seven innings of work. Rodge Macy led the Newton Rebels' offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI. He tripled in the first inning. Taylor Berthusen (0-1) took the loss for the Newton Rebels. He lasted5 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out three, and allowed three runs. The Hays Lark with the win advance in the NBCWS loser's bracket,the Newton Rebels are eliminated. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article356.html#1371698408 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article356.html The Nevada Griffons (2-1) and the Omaha Strike Zone (1-2) exchanged the lead five times on Saturday, but the Nevada Griffons ended up on top with a 5-4 win over the Omaha Strike Zone. The Nevada Griffons finally managed to grab the lead after a strong fourth inning. An error scored Robbe Ewing and gave the Nevada Griffons the lead for good. The Nevada Griffons held off the Omaha Strike Zone, as the Omaha Strike Zone were unable to overcome a three-run fifth inning deficit. The Omaha Strike Zone scored on an RBI double by Kyle Kinman in the seventh inning and an RBI single by Tanner Moore in the ninth inning. Despite their efforts, the Omaha Strike Zone couldn't finish the comeback. Matt Burns was hot from the plate for the Nevada Griffons. Burns went 2-4 and scored two runs. He singled in the first and third innings. David Collins improved to 1-0 on the NBCW by picking up the win for the Nevada Griffons. He allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered eight hits. Cody Valdez (0-1) took the loss for the Omaha Strike Zone. He lasted eight innings, walked one, struck out six, and allowed five runs. The Omaha Strike Zone is eliminated from the NBCWS while Nevada advances in the loser's bracket to Sunday. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article357.html#1371698409 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article357.html Garrett Schaede brought home the go-ahead run to give the Tulsa Braves (2-1) the lead in the sixth inning, as the Tulsa Braves hung on to beat the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs (1-2) 7-4 on Saturday at the National Baseball Congress World Series. After Taylor Alspaugh tripled, Schaede came to the plate with zero outs in the sixth and singled, scoring Alaspaugh. Alspaugh racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Tulsa Braves. He singled in the first inning, tripled in the sixth inning, and doubled in the seventh inning. Matt Lambert was effective even in defeat, mowing down six the Tulsa Braves batters and allowing three runs. Jake Fisher improved to 1-0 in the NBCWS by picking up the win for the Tulsa Braves. He allowed three runs over six innings. FISHER struck out four, walked two and gave up six hits. Lambert (0-1) took the loss for the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs who are now eliminated. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article358.html#1371698410 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article358.html A superb effort by Tyler Adams carried the Casa Grande Cotton Kings (2-1) to a 3-2 winin ten innings over the Topeka Golden Giants (1-2) on Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the National Baseball Congress World Series. Adams kept contact to a minimum, striking out 12 the Topeka Golden Giants batters. Adams allowed two earned runs, three hits and three walks over nine innings. Steven Still pushed the Casa Grande Cotton Kings ahead, in the tenth inning, and the lead lasted until the final out. With the score tied at two, Still came to the plate and hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Ashton McCoy. It was a good day at the plate for the Casa Grande Cotton Kings' McCoy. McCoy went 4-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first, third, and fifth innings and tripled in the tenth inning. Ty Geary ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. Hepitched3 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed one run. Topeka is now eliminated from the NBCWS, while Casa Grande advances into Sunday's round of the loser's bracket. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article359.html#1371698411 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article359.html A great effort by Cody Cunningham carried the St. Joseph Mustangs (3-0) to a 2-1 win over the Dodge City A's (2-1) on Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the National Baseball Congress World Series. Cunningham's eight strikeouts helped the St. Joseph Mustangs to the victory. Cunningham allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks over eight innings. The Dodge City A's had the lead early, but couldn't hold off the St. Joseph Mustangs. The Dodge City A's were ahead until the ninth inning, but the St. Joseph Mustangs would not be denied the win, taking the lead back on an RBI single by Kris Koerper. It was a good day at the plate for the St. Joseph Mustangs' Saulyer Saxon. Saxon went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the seventh and ninth innings. Ben Wright (1-1) took the loss for the Dodge City A's. He lastedeight innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article360.html#1371698412 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article360.html Brandon Faulkner hopes every outing could go as well as Saturday, as Faulkner tossed a shutout to carry the El Dorado Broncos (3-0) to a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Studs (2-1) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Faulkner racked up 11 strikeouts in the the El Dorado Broncos win. The El Dorado Broncos' pitcher tossed nine innings of shutout ball and allowed only three hits. The El Dorado Broncos' Daniel Baptista was perfect at the dish, going 3-3. He singled in the first, fourth, and sixth innings. Nagel Miles (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed one run. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article361.html#1371698413 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article361.html An ace performance by Chad Nack spurred the Liberal Bee Jays (2-1) to a 3-2 win in 11 innings over the Colorado Sox (1-2) on Friday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Nack baffled the Colorado Sox, striking out 10 batters. Nack allowed no earned runs, five hits and two walks over eight innings. A walk-off single by Tanner Rainey gave the Liberal Bee Jays the win. Rainey was solid at the plate for the Liberal Bee Jays. Rainey went 3-6, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the fifth, tenth, and eleventh innings. Ray Ashford recorded his first win of theNBCWS for the Liberal Bee Jays. Ashford struck out two, walked none and gave up two hits. Richard Sandoval ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed one run. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article351.html#1371698414 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article351.html Shawn Walters drove in the go-ahead run to give the San Diego Force (2-1) the lead in the sixth inning, as the San Diego Force hung on to beat the Plaza Tire Capahas (1-2) 5-2 on Friday. With the score tied at two in the sixth inning, Walters came to the plate and doubled, plating Devon King. Walters had a hot bat for the San Diego Force. Walters went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the fifth inning and doubled in the sixth inning. It was a good day at the plate for the San Diego Force's Tyler Nordgren. Nordgren went 1-4, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the seventh inning. Adam Byrd picked up the win for the San Diego Force. Byrd allowed no earned runs, five hits and one walk while striking out one over eight innings of work. Mark Hagedorn racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Plaza Tire Capahas. He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the seventh inning. Logan Holthaus was charged with his first loss of the NBCWS.He pitchedsix innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed four runs. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article352.html#1371698415 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article352.html Damon Porter kept the Nevada Griffons (1-1) off the board during his 5 2/3 innings of work and the Seattle Studs (2-0) beat the Nevada Griffons, 7-0. Porter allowed two hits, one walk and struck out five. The Seattle Studs blew out the Nevada Griffonsbehind nine hits. The Seattle Studs scored three runs in the third on , a double by Caleb Brown, and two singles. It was a good day at the plate for the Seattle Studs' Brown. Brown went 2-5, drove in one and scored one run. Roland Ochoa was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just three innings, walked four, struck out one, and allowed three runs. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article353.html#1371698416 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article353.html After five lead changes in Friday's game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, the Haysville Heat (2-0) finally pulled out a 8-6 win over the North County Waves (1-1) in the 78th Annual NBC World Series. The Haysville Heat took the lead in the eighth inning and held on for the victory. A sacrifice fly by Adam Jones scored Erick Gaylord and gave the Haysville Heat the lead for good. Nick Thimesch reached base three times. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the fifth and eighth innings. Jim Maxwell racked up three RBIs on three hits for the North County Waves. He singled in the first and fifth innings and doubled in the seventh innings. Ryan Thompson recorded his first win of theNBCWS for the Haysville Heat. Thompson struck out none, walked none and gave up no hits. MattStalcup (0-1) took the loss for the North County Waves. He allowed six runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out two. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article354.html#1371698417 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article354.html Jordan Stewart did his part on the rubber, but it wasn't enough to carry the Austin Gold Sox to a win on Wednesday, as the Austin Gold Sox (0-1) fell to the Santa Barbara Foresters (1-0) 2-1 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in 10 innings. The Santa Barbara Foresters couldn't get anything going as long as Stewart was on the mound. The Santa Barbara Foresters managed just one hit off of Stewart, who allowed one earned run, walked three and struck out three during his eight innings of work. Nick Palewicz allowed no earned runs, three hits and one walk while striking out four over eight innings of work. Weston Hall pushed the Santa Barbara Foresters ahead, in the tenth inning, and the lead lasted until the final out. Zach Fish to start the tenth. He then went from first to second on a groundout by Shane Hoelscher. Finally, Hall came to the plate with the score tied at one, and singled, plating Fish. TJ McGreevy, Wichita State Shocker,recorded his first win of theNBCWS for the Santa Barbara Foresters. McGreevy struck out none, walked none and gave up no hits. Jason Zgardowski couldn't get it done on the hill for the Austin Gold Sox, taking a loss. He threw one inning in relief, walked one, struck out one, and allowed one run. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article344.html#1371698418 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article344.html Wednesday was a great day for David Benson, as Benson tossed a shutout to carry the Seattle Studs (1-0) to a 2-0 victory over the Conejo Oaks (0-1) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Seattle Studs' Benson kept the Conejo Oaks off the scoreboard for all nine innings he was on the hill. He pitched a shutout, allowing no opposing players to cross the plate on four hits while ringing up four. The Seattle Studs were led by a flawless day at the dish by Kyle Boe, who went 2-2 against the Conejo Oaks' pitching. He singled in the first and sixth innings. Landon Hunt couldn't get it done on the hill for the Conejo Oaks, taking a loss. Hethrewfive innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed one run. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article345.html#1371698419 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article345.html Timothy Williams knocked in three runs, sparking the San Diego Force (1-1) to a 5-2 victory over the Austin Gold Sox (0-2) on Thursday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. He homered in the fourth inning and singled in the sixth innings. Eliot Smith racked up nine strikeouts in the the San Diego Force win. Smith allowed two earned runs, seven hits and two walks over 7 2/3 innings. Colten Boothe had two extra-base hits for the Austin Gold Sox. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the fourth and sixth innings. Clint Sharp ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed four runs. San Diego andvance in the loser's bracket with the win while the Austin Gold Sox are now eliminated. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article346.html#1371698420 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article346.html An awesome effort by Bob Moller hoisted the Colorado Sox (1-1) to a 1-0 win over the Conejo Oaks (0-2) on Thursday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Colorado Sox's Moller kept the Conejo Oaks off the scoreboard for all nine innings he was on the hill. He pitched a shutout, allowing no opposing players to cross the plate on two hits while ringing up seven. Jason Plowman couldn't get it done on the hill for the Conejo Oaks, taking a loss. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed one run. With the win Colorad advances in the loser's bracket of the NBC World Series while the Conejo Oaks are eliminated. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article347.html#1371698421 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article347.html David Leblanc kept the San Luis Obispo Blues (1-1) off the board during his six innings of work and the Greeley Grays (2-0) beat the San Luis Obispo Blues, 1-0. Leblanc struck out two and allowed one walk and four hits. Justin Byrd helped the Greeley Grays score their one and only runin the tenth inning. Darryl Baca singled to start the tenth. He then went from first to second on a single by Darius Coldiron. Finally, Byrd came to the plate with the game scoreless in the tenth inning and singled, plating Baca. Chad Girodo ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the NBCWS.In2 2/3 innings of work, struck out four, and allowed one run. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article348.html#1371698422 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article348.html A great day by Edgar Lopez wasn't enough to carry the Newton Rebels (1-1) to a win on Thursday, as the Newton Rebels fell to the Dodge City A's (2-0) 4-3 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in 10 innings. The Dodge City A's couldn't get anything going as long as Lopez was on the mound. Lopez gave up just two hits, allowed one earned run, walked two and struck out six during his eight innings of work. A walk-off double by Mitchell Corwin gave the Dodge City A's the win. Corwin reached base two times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the tenth inning. Tommy King improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Dodge City A's. He struck out one, walked one and surrendered one hit. Trey Watson was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed one run. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article349.html#1371698423 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article349.html A great effort by Josh Stone lifted the El Dorado Broncos (2-0) to a 3-1 win over the Plaza Tire Capahas (1-1) on Thursday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Stone struck out 13, paving the way for a the El Dorado Broncos win. Stone allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk over nine innings. The El Dorado Broncos held off the Plaza Tire Capahas, as the Plaza Tire Capahas were unable to overcome a three-run seventh inning deficit. The Plaza Tire Capahas scored one run in the ninth on a groundout by Jordan Kimball. Still, the Plaza Tire Capahas couldn't draw even. Brayon Colley reached base two times. Dustin Hunter couldn't get it done on the mound for the Plaza Tire Capahas, taking a loss. He lasted just six innings, walked seven, struck out six, and allowed three runs. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article350.html#1371698424 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article350.html The Cestwood Panthers (0-1) were never able to get over the hump and get over their troubles against the North County Waves (1-0) on Wednesday, as the Cestwood Panthers fell 3-2 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium after falling behind by two runs in the first inning. The Cestwood Panthers scored on an RBI single by Sam Bumpers in the third inning and an RBI single by Alex Greer in the eighth inning. Still, the Cestwood Panthers couldn't draw even. JOSEPH DARIS reached base three times in the game for the North County Waves. He singled in the first and third innings. JEFF NEPTUNE's nine strikeouts were enough to push the North County Waves past the Cestwood Panthers. NEPTUNE allowed two earned runs on three hits and three walks over 7 2/3 innings. Shane Prance (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted seven innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article342.html#1371698425 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article342.html Wednesday was a great day for Joe Begel, as Begel gave up three hits to carry the Hays Larks (1-1) to a 3-2 victory over the Wichita Prospects (0-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Wichita Prospects had the lead early, but couldn't hold off the Hays Larks. The Wichita Prospects were up until the fifth inning, but the Hays Larks had other plans for the final outcome, taking the lead back on a groundout by Austin Darby. Seth Holman was charged with his first loss of the NBC World Series year. He lasted eight innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed three runs. With the win the Larks advance in the losers bracket while the Wichita Prospects are eliminated. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article341.html#1371698426 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article341.html A walk-off from Luke Acosta brought home the winning run for the Hutchinson Monarchs (2-0) in a 4-3 victory over the Liberal Bee Jays at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Wednesday. Tyler Detmer got on base three times in the game for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He singled in the sixth and eighth innings. Paul White pitched lights out for the Hutchinson Monarchs. The Liberal Bee Jays (1-1) managed just one hit off of the the Hutchinson Monarchs' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one during his 2 2/3 innings of work. Junior Mustain recorded his second win of thetournament for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He struck out none, walked one and surrendered two hits. John Branum couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Liberal Bee Jays, taking a loss. Inone-third of an inning, he walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article343.html#1371698427 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article343.html The Katy Collegians (0-1) had a tough outing on Monday, as the El Dorado Broncos (1-0) dominated in a 14-2 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The El Dorado Broncos scored six runs in the eighth on an RBI triple by Daniel Baptista, an RBI single by , , an RBI single by , an error, and a fielder's choice. Godinez racked up five RBIs on three hits for the El Dorado Broncos. picked up the win for the El Dorado Broncos. McKaskle allowed two earned runs, four hits and five walks while striking out two over seven innings of work. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in six innings, walked three and struck out four. The El Dorado Broncos pounded the Katy Collegians pitching, as six hitters combined for 10 hits, 11 RBIs and 10 runs scored. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article334.html#1371698428 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article334.html kept the Katy Collegians (0-2) off the board during his seven innings of work and the Topeka Golden Giants (1-1) beat the Katy Collegians, 5-1. WILLIAMS struck out one and allowed one walk and five hits. had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He singled in the first inning and tripled in the fourth and seventh innings. led the Katy Collegians' offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He singled in the first and third innings. couldn't get it done on the hill for the Katy Collegians, taking a loss. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out seven, and allowed four runs. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article335.html#1371698429 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article335.html The Casa Grande Cotton Kings (1-0) put in a full day's work in a 14-inning, 4-3 win over the San Diego Force (0-1) Sunday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. With the score tied at three,, bringing home . helped the Casa Grande Cotton Kings pull ahead for the duration in the fourteenth inning. had an impressive outing against the San Diego Force's lineup. Graham gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked four and struck out four during his four innings of work. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article336.html#1371698430 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article336.html brought home the winning run to give the San Luis Obispo Blues (1-0) the lead in the seventh inning, as the San Luis Obispo Blues hung on to beat the Wichita Prospects (0-1) 6-5 on Tuesday. After singled, Dale came to the plate with the score tied at three, and singled, bringing home Witt. The San Luis Obispo Blues staved off the Wichita Prospects as the Wichita Prospects were unable to match the San Luis Obispo Blues down the stretch. The Wichita Prospects scored two runs in the ninth on an error and an RBI single by . Unfortunately, the Wichita Prospects weren't able to take the lead back. The Wichita Prospects couldn't get anything going as long as was pitching. The Wichita Prospects managed just three hits off of the the San Luis Obispo Blues' pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked one and struck out four during his five innings of work. got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over three innings. He struck out six, walked none and surrendered two hits. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just three innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed three runs. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article337.html#1371698431 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article337.html The Tulsa Braves (1-1) didn't stand a chance on Tuesday, as the St. Joseph Mustangs (2-0) captured a blowout 8-2 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The St. Joseph Mustangs scored three runs in the first on a two-run triple by and a groundout by . Robinette went a perfect 4-4 at the dish for the St. Joseph Mustangs. The St. Joseph Mustangs relied on to eat up innings en route to the win. Baker allowed two earned runs, five hits and no walks while striking out three over eight innings of work. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed five runs. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article338.html#1371698432 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article338.html The Colorado Sox (0-1) failed to take advantage of great day from on Tuesday, losing 1-0 to the Nevada Griffons (1-0) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Ham allowed one earned run, five hits and one walk while striking out six over nine innings of work. improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Nevada Griffons. Bush struck out seven, walked one and gave up four hits. Ham ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article339.html#1371698433 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article339.html A walk-off single from brought home the winning run for the Impact Sports (1-1) in a 4-3 victory over the Arvada Colts (0-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday. Finney paced the Impact Sports at the plate. Finney went 2-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the sixth and ninth innings. was solid at the plate for the Impact Sports. Wade went 2-4 and drove in one. He singled in the second inning and tripled in the sixth inning. picked up the win for the Impact Sports. Lahman pitched nine innings and allowed three earned runs, five hits and three walks while striking out five. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed one run. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article330.html#1371698434 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article330.html The Kansas Cannons (1-1) beat the Tulsa Cardinals (0-2) 11-4 on Monday thanks to a five-run ninth inning. racked up four RBIs on five hits for the Kansas Cannons. He singled in the first, second, sixth, eighth, and ninth innings. The Kansas Cannons got the win thanks in large part to 's dominant, seven-strikeout performance. Scoles allowed one earned run, seven hits and three walks over seven innings. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in 7 2/3 innings, walked three and struck out five. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article331.html#1371698435 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article331.html An excellent effort by carried the Plaza Tire Capahas (1-0) to a 1-0 win over the Topeka Golden Giants (0-1) on Monday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Plaza Tire Capahas' Smith kept the Topeka Golden Giants off the scoreboard for all nine innings he was on the hill. He pitched a shutout, allowing no opposing players to cross the plate on three hits while ringing up seven. pushed the Plaza Tire Capahas ahead, in the seventh inning, and the lead lasted until the final out. to start the seventh. He then went from first to second. Finally, Parmley came to the plate with the game scoreless in the seventh inning and grounded out, scoring Blum. couldn't get it done on the mound for the Topeka Golden Giants, taking a loss. He lasted just two innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed one run. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article332.html#1371698436 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article332.html Both the Greeley Grays (1-0) and the Hays Larks (0-1) put runners aboard on Monday, but it was the Greeley Grays that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 2-1 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The fact that the Greeley Grays grouped all of their runs into the first inning helped them take advantage of their hits. The Greeley Grays held off the Hays Larks, as the Hays Larks were unable to overcome a two-run first inning deficit. The Hays Larks scored one run in the first on an RBI single by . Still, the Hays Larks couldn't catch the Greeley Grays. The Greeley Grays relied on to eat up innings en route to the win. Mclavey allowed one earned run, seven hits and no walks while striking out five over eight innings of work. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the post-season. He threw nine completeinnings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed two runs. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article333.html#1371698437 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article333.html The Omaha Strike Zone (1-1) and the Davy Jones Cardinals (0-2) exchanged the lead four times on Sunday, but the Omaha Strike Zone ended up on top with a 7-5 win over the Davy Jones Cardinals. racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Omaha Strike Zone. He homered in the third inning and doubled in the eighth inning. recorded his first win of the year for the Omaha Strike Zone. He allowed one run over four innings. Williamsen struck out none, walked four and gave up one hit. (0-1) took the loss for the Davy Jones Cardinals. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed four runs. The Strike Zone advaced in the losers bracket while the Davy Jones Cardinals are eliminated from the NBC World Series. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article325.html#1371698438 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article325.html held the Impact Sports (0-1) scoreless for six innings to boost the Newton Rebels (1-0) to a 7-6 victory. Marlar struck out six and allowed two walks and three hits. A walk-off single by gave the Newton Rebels the win. Faught reached base two times in the game for the Newton Rebels. He also drove in one runner. He singled in the eleventh inning. had a hot bat for the Newton Rebels. Cezar went 3-6 and scored two runs. He singled in the first, second, and fourth innings. got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered no hits. couldn't get it done on the hill for the Impact Sports, taking a loss. He lasted just zero innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed no runs. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article326.html#1371698439 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article326.html The St. Joseph Mustangs (1-0) and the Tulsa Cardinals (0-1) passed the lead back and forth five times on Sunday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, but in the end the St. Joseph Mustangs pulled out an 8-4 win over the Tulsa Cardinals. It was a good day at the plate for the St. Joseph Mustangs' . Simpson went 4-5, drove in one and scored three runs. He singled in the fourth, sixth, and eighth innings and doubled in the ninth inning. got the win for the St. Joseph Mustangs thanks to nine strikeouts. Cunningham allowed two earned runs on nine hits and one walk over seven innings. A bright spot for the Tulsa Cardinals in the defeat was , who allowed only one run while striking out five. was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked two, struck out none, and allowed four runs. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article327.html#1371698440 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article327.html Sunday was a great day for , as he hit two home runs to carry the Dodge City A's (1-0) to an 8-1 victory over the Arvada Colts (0-1) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Dodge City A's blew out the Arvada Colts thanks to 16 hits, including zero extra base hits. The Dodge City A's scored three runs in the sixth on an RBI single by and a two-run home run by Drake. picked up the win for the Dodge City A's. Wright allowed no earned runs, six hits and three walks while striking out four over seven innings of work. was hot from the plate for the Arvada Colts. Hoefler went 3-5 and drove in one. He singled in the first, third, and seventh innings. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just four innings, walked three, struck out one, and allowed five runs. The Dodge City A's were sparked by and Drake, who teamed up for six hits and three RBIs. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article328.html#1371698441 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article328.html drove in the go-ahead run to give the Tulsa Braves (1-0) the lead in the sixth inning, as the Tulsa Braves hung on to beat the Kansas Cannons (0-1) 2-1 on Sunday. singled to start the sixth. He then went from first to second on a single by . Finally, ROLLAND came to the plate with the score tied at one in the sixth inning, and, plating McINTYRE. The Tulsa Braves were led by McINTYRE's hitting. McINTYRE went 3-4 and scored two runs. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article329.html#1371698442 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article329.html The Hutchinson Monarchs (1-0) and the Davy Jones Cardinals (0-1) traded the lead four times on Saturday, but the Hutchinson Monarchs ended up on top with a 6-3 win over the Davy Jones Cardinals. racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He singled in the third inning and homered in the ninth innings. paced the Davy Jones Cardinals at the plate. Stratman went 4-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first, fifth, and seventh innings. got the win, running his season record to 1-0. Mustain struck out none, walked two and gave up no hits. couldn't get it done on the bump for the Davy Jones Cardinals, taking a loss. He lasted just three innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed four runs. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article323.html#1371698443 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article323.html The Haysville Heat (1-0) built an early lead against the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs (0-1), scoring three runs in the first inning, en route to a 4-3 win on Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. helped the Haysville Heat pull ahead for the duration in the ninth inning. With the score tied at three, Hugaert came to the plate and hit a sacrifice fly, plating . recorded his first win of the year for the Haysville Heat. Royal struck out four, walked none and gave up two hits. couldn't get it done on the hill for the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed one run. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article324.html#1371698444 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article324.html The National Baseball Congressannounced the first round pairings, on Monday, for the 78th Annual NBC World Series. Game Dates are subject to change and will be finalized by Friday, July 27th. Team names will be added as they become available. Game times will be posted on our once all Qualifying Tournaments and League Championsare determined or after the 7:30 game the night before. The 2012 World Series will begin in Wichita, KS with three games on Saturday,July 28that Lawrence-Dumont Stadiumand a full slate of games on the days to follow.An NBC National Champion will be decided on Saturday, August 11th followed by a fireworks spectacular. Single session tickets are on sell now by calling 316-755-SEAT or you can purchase your full tournament pass or nightly tournament pass by calling the NBC office at 316-264-OUTS. -NBC- Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article322.html#1371698445 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article322.html Finding consistency in the game of baseball can often be a difficult task. Summer heat, grinding injuries, and the mental exhaustion of playing 162 games in six months are some of the main reasons why consistent production at any level of baseball is hard to come by. Over the last decade, few players have been as consistent at the Major League level than Texas Rangers' third baseman Michael Young--our 2012 National Baseball Congress Graduate of the Year. Through July 17th, Young has a career .302 average with 2,157 total hits, 1,046 runs scored, 172 home runs, and 952 RBI. Since 2004, Young has made seven American League All-Star teams, and finished in the top-11 in the AL MVP voting three times. The offensive production is impressive enough, but even more so when you consider that Young has spent virtually his entire career playing two of the hardest defensive positions on the diamond--shortstop and third base. Young owns a lofty .971 career fielding percentage at shortstop. His .956 mark at the hot corner is equally impressive. Young was originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth round out of the University of California-Santa Barbara in 1997. During his college years, Young played for the Alaska Goldpanners. Young hit .335 with five home runs and 33 RBI in 51 games played for the Goldpanners in 1996, and was named the team's Most Valuable Player. Young's minor league career got off to a quick start when the right-handed hitting infielder batted .308 for the New York-Penn League's St. Catherines Stompers in the summer of 1997. By 2000, Young had reached Double-A Tennessee in the Blue Jays' organization, having hit at least .282 in each of his first three professional seasons. Late in 2000, Young was dealt to the Texas Rangers in exchange for veteran pitcher Esteban Loaiza. Loaiza had three productive seasons for the Jays and stayed in the Majors through the 2008 season, but Young's stellar career has made Texas the true winners of the deal. Young earned his first cup of coffee late in 2000, and was a fixture in Texas by the middle of the following season. Young hit .262 with nine homers and 62 RBI in 2002--his first full season in the Big Leagues. The following season, the Covina, CA native slugged 33 doubles, 14 home runs, and hit .306 while collecting 72 RBI. It was the first of five consecutive seasons of hitting above .300, including a .331 mark in 2005 that captured the American League batting title. During his 10 full years in the Majors, Young has had a batting average above .300 seven times, scored 88 or more runs seven times, had eight seasons of double digit home runs, and six seasons of 90 or more RBI. Young has twice led the American League in total base hits, raking in 221 during his batting champion season of 2005, and pounding out another 213 just last year. Perhaps the most honorable thing about Young's career is his selflessness. The 35-year-old has spent his entire Major League career--1,755 games worth through July 18th--with the same team. As rare as it is to find a player with that stretch of longevity, it is even rarer for such an established player to change positions. But Young did that in 2009 when Texas called up top prospect Elvis Andrus. Young had just won his first gold glove at shortstop in 2008, but the Rangers' front office felt an alignment of Andrus at short and Young at third gave the team an optimal chance to win. Young set an example to younger players by accepting the change, and the on-field success that followed was undeniable. The position switch had little effect on Young's bat, who hit .322 with 22 homers in 2009. The following season, Young helped lead the Rangers to their first ever World Series appearance. It was Young's first postseason overall, and the Rangers' fan favorite collected four RBI during an ALCS victory over the defending champion New York Yankees. Young helped the Rangers return to the World Series again last fall. And while Texas fell one game short of the ultimate prize, Young did everything he could to ensure the Rangers won the final game of the year. Young drove in 12 runs over 13 games between the ALCS against Detroit and the Fall Classic against St. Louis. Young had four doubles and five RBI in the World Series alone. The Rangers are back in contention again this summer, and Young is once more right in the middle of their success. As the leader of one of baseball's most exciting team's in recent memory, there is a good chance Young and his teammates will be playing baseball in October for a third straight year. The 78th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series begins in Wichita, KS on Saturday, July 28th with a National Champion crowned on Saturday, August 11th. For more information visit our website and or call the NBC Office at 316-264-OUTS (6887). -NBC- Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article321.html#1371698446 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article321.html The Kansas Cannons (4-1) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 5-2 to the Haysville Heat (4-1) on Wednesday in the winner take all Championshipgame of the 2012 NBCMidwest Regional. Both teams earn a bidinto next weeks 78th Annual NBC World Series as well as have a 2,600 check in hand. The winner take all format was agreed upon by both managers and GM's prior to the game. The Haysville Heat took the lead in the sixth inning on an error. led the Haysville Heat's offensive threat, as he got on base four times in the game. He singled in the sixth inning. put together a nice outing. McCready held the Kansas Cannons hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out one. A bright spot for the Kansas Cannons in the defeat was , who allowed only three runs while striking out five. Scoles ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the tournament. This is the 3rd straight NBC Midwest Regional Title for the Heat in as many years. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article319.html#1371698447 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article319.html The Haysville Heat (3-1) and the El Dorado Broncos (3-2) traded the lead five times on Wednesday, but the Haysville Heat ended up on top with a 7-5 win over the Broncos. The Haysville Heat held off the El Dorado Broncos, as the El Dorado Broncos were unable to overcome a five-run eighth inning deficit. The El Dorado Broncos scored three runs in the eighth on a two-run double by and a groundout by . Despite their efforts, the El Dorado Broncos couldn't get over the hump. racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Haysville Heat. He doubled in the sixth inning and singled in the eighth inning. recorded his first win of the year for the Haysville Heat. He allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered eight hits. (0-1) took the loss for the El Dorado Broncos. He lasted just two innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed four runs. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article320.html#1371698448 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article320.html The El Dorado Broncos (3-1) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Park City Rangers (2-2), recording a 10-1 victory on Tuesday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. With eight runs in the first three innings, the El Dorado Broncos left no doubt about the eventual outcome. A two-run double by in the first inning and an RBI single by and an RBI single by during the second inning fueled the El Dorado Broncos' offense early. was solid at the plate for the El Dorado Broncos. Henk went 3-4, drove in one and scored three runs. He singled in the second and third innings and homered in the fifth inning. 's six strikeouts helped the El Dorado Broncos to the victory. Smallwood allowed one earned run, nine hits and two walks over seven innings. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed eight runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out three. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article316.html#1371698449 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article316.html After five lead changes in Tuesday's game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, the Park City Rangers (2-1) finally pulled out a 9-7 win over the Newton Rebels (2-2). The Park City Rangers held off the Newton Rebels, as the Newton Rebels were unable to overcome a six-run seventh inning deficit. The Newton Rebels scored four runs in the ninth on two singles and a two-run triple by . Still, the Newton Rebels couldn't catch the Park City Rangers. racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Park City Rangers. He singled in the third innings and homered in the seventh inning. got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed three runs over seven innings. Davis struck out four, walked two and gave up seven hits. couldn't get it done on the bump for the Newton Rebels, taking a loss. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed three runs. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article317.html#1371698450 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article317.html Tuesday was a great day for , as Stone threw a shutout to carry the El Dorado Broncos (2-1) to a 6-0 victory over the Hutchinson Monarchs (3-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Stone got the win for the El Dorado Broncos thanks to 11 strikeouts. The El Dorado Broncos' pitcher tossed nine innings of shutout ball and allowed only one hit. The El Dorado Broncos blew out the Hutchinson Monarchs thanks to four hits, including zero extra base hits. The El Dorado Broncos scored three runs in the seventh on a hit by pitch, a hit by pitch, , and a hit by pitch. reached base two times. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He doubled in the first inning. was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in 6 2/3 innings, walked three and struck out three. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article318.html#1371698451 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article318.html The Kansas Cannons (3-0) and the Park City Rangers (1-1) both had scoring chances on Monday, but it was the Kansas Cannons that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 4-3 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Kansas Cannons staved off the Park City Rangers as the Park City Rangers were unable to match the Kansas Cannons down the stretch. The Park City Rangers scored on an RBI double by in the seventh inning and a two-run single by Osnowitz in the ninth inning. Unfortunately, the Park City Rangers weren't able to take the lead back. picked up the win for the Kansas Cannons. Mickens allowed three earned runs, nine hits and two walks while striking out six over eight innings of work. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed three runs. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article312.html#1371698452 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article312.html Both the Newton Rebels (2-1) and the Salina Bluejays (1-2) put runners aboard on Monday, but it was the Newton Rebels that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 6-4 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. got on base three times in the game for the Newton Rebels. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the second and fifth innings. It was a good day at the plate for the Salina Bluejays' . Jones went 3-5, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the first inning and singled in the sixth and ninth innings. recorded his first win of the year for the Newton Rebels. Jackson struck out none, walked none and gave up five hits. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed five runs. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article313.html#1371698453 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article313.html The Hutchinson Monarchs (3-1) trailed by three in the ninth, but the Hutchinson Monarchs recovered thanks to a key in the tenth inning from to pull out an 8-7 win in 10 innings over the Derby Twins (0-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday. With the score tied at six in the tenth inning,, scoring . Gaul did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Hutchinson Monarchs, reaching base two times. He singled in the third inning. The Hutchinson Monarchs held off the Derby Twins, as the Derby Twins were unable to overcome a two-run tenth inning deficit. The Derby Twins scored one run in the tenth on an RBI single by . Still, the Derby Twins couldn't draw even. racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He homered in the ninth inning. got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed one run over one inning. Schoolcraft struck out one, walked two and gave up one hit. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed two runs. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article314.html#1371698454 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article314.html A loss looked likely for the Haysville Heat (2-0) when they trailed by one run in the eighth inning, but the Haysville Heat were able to capture the lead back with a in the tenth inning, spurring the Haysville Heat to a 10-2 win over the El Dorado Broncos (1-1) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday. With the score tied at two in the tenth inning,, scoring . reached base two times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the first inning. The offense exploded for the the Haysville Heat in the tenth. In the inning the Haysville Heat scored eight runs. improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Haysville Heat. Dolan struck out three, walked one and gave up no hits. couldn't get it done on the hill for the El Dorado Broncos, taking a loss. He lasted just zero innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed four runs. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article315.html#1371698455 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article315.html The Hutchinson Monarchs (2-1) and the Wichita Wheat Kings (0-2) both had scoring chances on Sunday, but it was the Hutchinson Monarchs that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 5-4 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The Hutchinson Monarchs would not relinquish the lead as the Wichita Wheat Kings were unable to weather a three-run second inning deficit. The Wichita Wheat Kings scored on a groundout by in the fourth inning, a wild pitch in the seventh inning, and a steal of home by , a single by , and an error in the eighth inning. Despite their efforts, the Wichita Wheat Kings couldn't finish the comeback. racked up four RBIs on one hit for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He doubled in the second inning. brought the heat against the Wichita Wheat Kings during his outing. Schoolcraft held the Wichita Wheat Kings hitless over 1 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two. recorded his first win of the year for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He allowed two runs over six innings. Richert struck out eight, walked none and gave up eight hits. was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked five, struck out three, and allowed three runs. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article310.html#1371698456 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article310.html The Salina Bluejays (1-1) took down the Wichita Sun Devils 8-0 on Sunday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadiumafter slamming the Wichita Sun Devils (0-2) with five runs in the third inning. Sanchez racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Salina Bluejays. pitched lights out for the Wichita Sun Devils. Stroud gave up just three hits, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out two during his 3 2/3 innings of work. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings, walked four and struck out none. Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article311.html#1371698457 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article311.html Courtesy: The WichitaEagle Tony Adame Rick Twyman doesnt need to mince words about how the team he owns has done this summer. He doesnt have the patience for it. At times, the Haysville Heat has stunk. At other times, its been average. And now, at the most critical point, he needs the team to not be either of those things. This summer weve been struggling, said Twyman, who moved the Heat from Lake Havasu, Ariz., to Haysville in 2010. And its been basically the same club weve put together the last two years theyre just not putting it together. But now, we have an opportunity to turn things around. That opportunity starts tonight in the NBC Midwest Regional at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, when the Heat faces the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs. Some nights we hit but we cant pitch, other nights its the other way around, Twyman said. But that being said, I feel like weve got the talent to make a run hopefully we can be the Heat that people are expecting to see these last couple of weeks. Haysville is the top seed in the regional as the two-time defending champion, although its a distinction that hasnt helped much this year. The Heat is in last place in the Jayhawk League with a 9-20 record. But thats not to say the team doesnt have talent. Former Wichita State shortstop Walker Davidson has had a big summer, and leads the team with a .351 batting average in 114 at-bats. Wichita State outfielder Conner Knight, a Maize product, is hitting .324. Tabor first baseman Adam McCormick, who finished fifth in the NAIA in hitting this spring, is batting .333 with 13 RBIs. Walker has been the catalyst all summer, Twyman said. And we have some other guys that are hitting the ball well, also. Haysville coach Adam Neisius, who just finished his second season at Friends, also praised Davidsons play. Walker always plays hard and hes enjoyable to be around because he also makes sure hes having fun, Neisius said. And on top of all that, hes pretty talented. Neisius said that any potential Haysville run will have to start with Kansas Wesleyan pitcher Matt Royal, one of the top pitchers in the Jayhawk this summer. Royal is 3-0 with a 1.65 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings. (Royal) has been very, very good, Neisius said. Hes able to throw strikes with all of his pitches and has really picked it up for us. Cannons 15, Rebels 10 Kansas Cannons82100310015 12 3 Newton Rebels21110050010 13 3 W Scoles. L Lopez. Monarchs 10, Sun Devils 3 Wich. Sun Devils0300000003 6 2 Hutch. Monarchs21211201x10 13 1 W Roper 1-0. L Trullinger 0-1. HR Wichita, Pearson (1). Dawgs 8, Wheat Kings 3 Diamond Dawgs1330010008 11 3 Wich.Wheat Kings1000000203 5 3 W James 1-0. L Hahn 0-1. Read more here: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article305.html#1371698458 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article305.html The El Dorado Broncos (1-0) and the Salina Bluejays (0-1) each put runners in scoring position on Saturday, but the El Dorado Broncos capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 6-2 win at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. racked up two RBIs on two hits for the El Dorado Broncos. He singled in the first and eighth innings. looked sharp on the mound. The Salina Bluejays managed just two hits off of Stone, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his three innings of work. got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over six innings. Robertson struck out one, walked one and gave up seven hits. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just five innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed three runs. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article307.html#1371698459 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article307.html The Park City Rangers (1-0) beat the Hutchinson Monarchs (1-1) 6-1 on Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium behind , who collected three hits. He singled in the fourth, sixth, and eighth innings. 's six strikeouts were enough to push the Park City Rangers past the Hutchinson Monarchs. Danielak allowed one earned run, four hits and one walk over seven innings. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 6 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed five runs. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article308.html#1371698460 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article308.html The Haysville Heat (1-0) took the last of four lead changes in a back-and-forth affair against the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs (1-1), securing a 6-4 victory on Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Haysville Heat. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the eighth innings. improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Haysville Heat. He struck out two, walked two and surrendered no hits. ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed six runs in 7 2/3 innings, walked four and struck out one. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article309.html#1371698461 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article309.html Courtesy of The Wichita Eagle StaffThe Haysville Heat is the top seed in the National Baseball Congress Midwest Regional, which begins with three games Friday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Three of the six Jayhawk League teams and 7 of 9 Walter Johnson League teams are entered. Games continue through a championship game Wednesday night, with a second championship game possible Thursday. Fridays games involve unseeded teams. Haysville, second-seed Derby Twins and third-seed Park City Rangers will play Fridays winners in Saturdays second round. The Jayhawks top three teams Dodge City, Liberal and Hays are not in the field. Neither is Walter Johnson League champion Topeka, which has already earned a berth in the national tournament.Read more here: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article304.html#1371698462 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article304.html went 3-3 at the plate as the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs (1-0) took home an 8-3 victory over the Wichita Wheat Kings (0-1) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Friday. He singled in the second innings and doubled in the third and eighth innings. kept contact to a minimum, striking out eight the Wichita Wheat Kings batters. James allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks over eight innings. (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed eight runs in six innings, walked two and struck out six. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article306.html#1371698463 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article306.html Thursday the National Baseball Congress announced a restructuredbracket and schedule for the 2012 NBC Midwest Regional.A previously committed team notified theNationalOfficelateTuesday of their withdrawl from the Midwest Regional requiring this years regional to consist of an eleven team field. Games will begin on Friday, July 13th with a Champion crowned onWednesday, July 18th or Thursday, July 19th. Both the Champions and Runners-up will recieve a check for 2,600. Click on the MW Regional tab for more information. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article303.html#1371698464 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article303.html WICHITA, KS- Squid Ink Creatve, a partner of the National Baseball Congress, recently earned a Silver ADDY in the 2012 ADDY Awards for their cover artwork on the 2011 NBC World Series souvenir program. The artwork promotes Major League closer Heath Bell above the tournament's official logo. Newly-renovated Lawrence-Dumont Stadium is featured in the background. Bell was named the tournament's 2011 Graduate of the Year for his time with the El Dorado Broncos in 1997. I have extremely enjoyed working with Squid Ink over the past three seasons, said NBC Assistant General Manager Jeremy Mock. Derek, Frank, and Dallas have continued to grow in what they can do, and they always amaze us with new ideas. They have continued to provide us with eye-catching designs for all of our print and video in an extremely timely manner, and we couldn't be happier to call them a partner of the Wingnuts and NBC World Series. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 50,000 entries each year. Their purpose is to recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising. A partner of the NBC and Wichita Wingnuts since 2010, Squid Ink Creative is a full-service agency located in Wichita that specializes graphic design, photography, web design, multimedia, and media placement. Squid Ink's portfolio covers a diverse selection of clients, including those in the aerospace, health care, corporate training, non-profit, entertainment, and retail industries. Check out their work at . The 78th annual National Baseball Congress World Series begins July 28th and runs through August 11th. Tournament passes are on sale now. For more information, call theNBC mainoffice at (316) 264-6887 or visit thetournament's official website at . -NBC- Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article302.html#1371698465 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article302.html We would like to express our condolences to the Anchorage Bucs and Liberal Bee JaysBaseball Familieswho both lost very good menlast week. Dennis Mattingly, the founder and lifeblood of the Anchorage Bucs baseball team, died Thursday night(January 5th) at his Anchorage, AKhome after a long and often public battle with cancer at the age of 63. Read more here: Bob Carlile,thelong time General Manager of the Liberal Bee Jays baseball team 2010 NBC Hall of Fame Inductee, died Fridayevening (January 6th, 2012)at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS from heart complications at the age of 74. Read more here: Both men played a very important role over the last several years in the growth and history of the National Baseball Congress and the NBC World Series. Both Dennis and Bob will be greatly missed by the National Baseball Congress Baseball Family! Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article301.html#1371698466 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article301.html WICHITA, Kan.--The National Baseball Congress is proud to announce Barry Aden, Bob Considine, Dick Chief Twyman and George Lefty Van Brunt asthe 2011 Class of the National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame. Barry Aden, like many NBC Hall of Famers, has dedicated his life to the game of baseball as both a player and a Manager in the Pacific Northwest. As a pitcher he won semi-pro games in his teens, twenties, thirties and forties and compiled a career 100 and 32 record. With a few of those coming here at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the NBC World Series. But his numbers are even more impressive managing in the Pacific International League for 22-seasons for both the Tacoma Timbers and Seattle Studs. His current record as a manager is 755 wins and 330 losses, thats nearly a .700 winning percentage. Those win totals have also earned his teams 13 Pacific International League Championships and 15 various tournament championships. This is his 16th trip to the BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series and 10th consecutive year, and with the Studs two-and-oh record he now has an NBC World Series record of 50 wins and 30 losses. Which includes 11 top ten finishes, of which three are Runner-Up finishes. He has also seen several of his past players make to the big leagues. Which include Justin Baughman, Randy Choate, David Riske, Willie Bloomquist, Nyger Morgan, Justin Leone, Sean White and the NBCs 2009 Graduate of the Year Tim Lincecum. Bob Considine, for many years, dedicated his life to NBC semi-pro baseball in the South Central Kansas area as a Manager and Commissioner while still performing his duties as a lumber broker for continental timber. Considine managed teams such as the Hutchinson Broncos, Halstead Cowboys, Bowers Homes and Wray Roofers, and occupied the position of Jayhawk League Commissioner since 1976. As the Jayhawk League Commissioner Considine established the Jayhawk League as one of the more prestigious Summer Collegiate Baseball Leagues in the Country with 9 Jayhawk teams winning the NBC National Championship, including the Liberal Bee Jays in 2010 and El Dorado Broncos in 2009 and 12 teams finishing as runner-up. Considine recently passed on May 18th, at the age of 83 and will be tremendously missed by the National Baseball Congress and The Jayhawk League. Dick Chief Twyman suddenly passed away in January of 2011 dealing a tragedy to the Twyman/Heat family and the baseball world. Chief was a good man and did a lot for the community and baseball world. We lost a great man, a loving father, a supportive general manager, a teacher of life and baseball to thousands of young men that had the honor to play for him. He was a huge ambassador of the City of Havasu, City of Haysville, and the National Baseball Congress. Chief will be greatly missed, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. In 1993 The Heat began with hopes of building a competitive baseball team comprised of elite college-level athletes. Chief was co-owner and general manager of the Heat. Building a world class team didnt take long at all. Chief and his son Rick and the Heat team had many accomplishments in the last 18 years including the 1996 US Open Championship, 8 Pacific Southwest League Championships, 1 Jayhawk League Championship, 8 National Baseball Congress Regional Championships, 8 top ten finishes in the NBC World Series, 5 Sweet Six finishes in the NBC World Series and 3 Most Popular Team in the Country Awards. One of the biggest accomplishments and award of all being the 2007 National Baseball Congress World Title which Chief was voted the Manager of the year. In 18 seasons Chief Compiled 612 wins and only 119 losses. He helped 122 players move on to play professional baseball with different organizations. Some of his players currently in the big leagues are: - Morgan Ensburg (Houston Astros) - Mike Gallo (Houston Astros) - Fernando Cortez (Kansas City Royals) - Dennis Sarfate (Milwaukee Brewers) - Sergio Romo (San Francisco Giants) - Bryan Peterson (Florida Marlins) - Craig Gentry (Texas Rangers) Chief was also a driving force and President behind the NBC Pacific Southwest League. Chief made sure from 1998 to 2009 that the PSWL was one of the strongest leagues in the country. Former teams like the Havasu Heat (currently the Haysville Heat), Casa Grande Cotton Kings and the Palm Springs Power were a few of the founding teams in the first season of 1998. Outside of baseball Chief was a very giving man. Every Christmas he sponsored a different family in need and sometimes more than one family was sponsored. He would take care of the family with presents, dinner and a Christmas tree. Chief always donated his time and donated the heats time for garbage day, or stories with the kids in after school programs, and much more. He wanted to make sure that the boys that were on the Heat team also learned how to give back to the community and people in need. Boys all over the country will tell you stories of what they have learned from Chief, not only on the baseball side but in life as well. George Lefty Van Brunt was involved with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots since their inception in 1969. In his 42 years with the Pilots he served as pitching coach, General Manager and most recently as a funding and facilities manager. During many trips to the NBC World Series in Wichita Lefty would always go the extra mile to put a smile on a persons face with a joke or piece of candy. He touched many lives with his Glacier Pilots including Randy Johnson who played in Anchorage during the 1984 summer. One of the most legendary stories about lefty was the time he was catching Randy Johnson in the bullpen prior to a game. A fastball got away him and hit Lefty in the foot and when he stood up, he was hobbling. The Big Unit had broken Leftys big toe. Lefty was a big part in the 5 NBC National Titles and 6 NBC Runner-Up finishes prior to his passing on May 24th at the age of 78. On behalf of NBC President/General Manager Josh Robertson, NBC Operations Manager Casey Walkup,NBC Tournamnet Director Jerry Taylor and the rest of the NBC we would like to welcome and congratulate Barry Aden, Bob Considine, Chief Twyman and Lefty Van Brunt into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article300.html#1371698467 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article300.html WICHITA, Kan. -- One game, one run. That was all that the Santa Barbara (Calif.) Foresters needed Saturday to win their third National Baseball Congress World Series championship, edging the Kenai (Alaska) Peninsula Oilers 1-0 in the title game of the 77th annual tournament. The Foresters went undefeated (7-0) in winning the championship as they did in 2006 and 2008. Santa Barbara scored the games lone run in the first on a Brett Vertigan single, a bunt single by Jeff McNeil, an error on the play and an infield out by Jeff McVaney. After that, Mitch Moorman pitched seven shutout innings before Spencer Messmore took over in the eighth with a man on and none out. Messmore retired all six batters, including the final two on called third strikes, to preserved the win for Moorman and earn the save Kenai, which lost to Santa Barbara 6-4 in the fourth round, only had a couple of scoring chances. One ended when Forester right fielder Joe Wallace cut down a runner at third after Mike Millers single in the third, and another ended when Stephen Brancas line drive with runners on first and third was turned into a double play by James Wharton in the seventh. Because of an injury to their planned starter Gabriel Asakura, the Peninsula Oilers kept the Foresters off balance by using eight different pitchers, each working one inning. But starter Jordan Mills was nicked for that one run to take the loss. Kenai, which was seeking its first championship since 1973-74, finished runner-up for the third time (the Oilers lost to the Dallas Phillies in 1999 in their previous appearance). Mike Dean National Baseball Congress Official Scorer Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article299.html#1371698468 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article299.html BaseballSavings.com Championship Night 6:00PM Game 62 - (Kenai (AK) Oilers Eliminated) SANTA BARBARA(CA) FORESTERS NBC WORLD SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article298.html#1371698469 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article298.html Friday, August 12th Semi-Finals Appearance By B-Boy McCoy 7:00 PM Game 61 - (Nevada (MO) Griffons Eliminated) Saturday, August 13th Championship Night By BaseballSavings.com 6:00PM Game 62 - Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters vs. Kenai (AK) Oilers 8:30 PM Game 63 - IF NECESSARY Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article297.html#1371698470 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article297.html SuperSix Quarter FinalsBy 360 Wichita Thirsty Thursday (2 Off Any Large Drink) 5:00PM Game 59 - (San Diego (CA) Waves Eliminated) 7:30PMGame 60 - (Haysville (KS) Heat Eliminated) 10:00 PM Game 58 - (Valley Center (KS) Diamond Dawgs Eliminated) Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article296.html#1371698471 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article296.html Winner's Bracket Finals Wienie Wednesday (2 Hot Dogs) 5:00PM Game 55 - (Liberal (KS) Bee Jays Eliminated) 7:30PM Game 57 - (Winner's Bracket Finals) 10:00 PM Game 56 - (Seattle (WA) Studs Eliminated) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article295.html#1371698472 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article295.html Shiner Bock Beer-for-a-Buck Night 5:00 PMGame 52 -(Topeka (KS) Golden Giants Eliminated) 7:30 PM Game 53 - 10:00 PM Game 54 - Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article294.html#1371698473 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article294.html KwikShop Dollar Days - 1 GA Tickets, 1 Concession1 Gift Shop Items 5:00PM Game 49 - 7:30PM Game 51 - 10:00PMGame 50 - Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article293.html#1371698474 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article293.html Baseball 'Round the Clock By Coleman Factory Outlet Twin Peaks 8:00 AM Game 45 -10:30 AM Game 47 - 1:00 PM Game 48 -5:00 PM Game 46 -7:30 PMGame 44 - 10:00 PMGame 43- Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article292.html#1371698475 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article292.html Saturday, August 6th Baseball 'Round the Clock By Coleman Factory Outlet Twin Peaks 8:00 AM Game 34 - (Austin (TX) Gold Sox Eliminated) 10:30AM Game 33 - (League City (TX) Hornets Eliminated) 1:00PM Game 40 - (Park City (KS) Rangers Eliminated) 5:00PM Game 39 - (Omaha (NE) Diamond Spirit) 7:30PM Game 41 -10:00PM Game 42 - 12:30AMGame 35 -(San Diego (CA) Force Eliminated) Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article291.html#1371698476 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article291.html Friday, August 5th Baseball 'Round the Clock By Coleman Factory Outlet Twin Peaks 8:00 AM Game 23 - (Northwest (WA) Honkers Eliminated) 10:30AMGame 37 - (PlayBall Sports (CO) Eliminated) 1:00PMGame 38 - (Derby (KS) Twins Eliminated) 5:00 PM Game 30 - 7:30 PM Game29 -10:00 PMGame 31 - 12:30 AM Game 36 - (Walker Transmission (CO) Eliminated) Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article289.html#1371698477 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article289.html Thursday Recap- GWASC Buyout Night 8:00 AMGame 16 -10:30 AMGame 13 - 1:00 PMGame21 - (South Bay (CA) System Eliminated) 5:00 PMGame 28 - 7:30 PMGame 27 - 10:00 PMGame 32 - 12:30 AM Game 24 - (Crestwood (IL) Panthers Eliminated) Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article288.html#1371698478 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article288.html Wenesday, August 3rd El Mexico Cafe Buyout Night Tickets at 2544 S. Seneca 10:30 AM Game 19 - (Clearwater (KS) Cowboys Eliminated) 1:00PM Game 9 - 5:00PM Game 26 - 7:30 PM Game 16 - CG (AZ) Cotton Kings3 vs. Seattle (WA) Studs4 - B6th PPD 10:00 PMGame 13 - Northwest (WA) Honkers vs. Kenai (AK) Oilers PPD Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article287.html#1371698479 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article287.html Tuesday, August 2nd Baskin Robbins Buyout Night Tickets at2126 N. Webb Rd. 2556 N. Maize Rd. 10:30 AMGame 22 - (Pueblo (CO) Collegians Eliminated) 1:00 PMGame 20 - (Katy (TX) Collegians Eliminated) 5:00 PM Game 6 - 7:30 PM Game 25 - 10:00 PMGame 14 - Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article286.html#1371698480 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article286.html Monday, August 1st Budweiser Buyout Night Player Party Tickets at Area QuikTrip Locations 10:30 AM Game 18 -(Plaza Tire Capahas (MO) Eliminated) 1:00 PMGame 10 - 5:00 PM Game12 - 7:30 PM Game 15 - 10:00 PM Game 7 - Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article285.html#1371698481 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article285.html Sunday, July 31st Wichita Suites Buyout Night Ticket locations can be found at 10:30 AM Game 17 - (Tulsa (OK) Titans Eliminated) 1:00 PM Game 8 - 5:00 PM Game 4 - 7:30 PM Game 11 - 10:00 PM Game 3 - Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article284.html#1371698482 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article284.html Saturday,July30th Opening Night Fireworks 5:00 PM Game 2- 7:30 PM Game 1 -10:00 PM Game 5 - Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article283.html#1371698483 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article283.html WICHITA, Kan.--The National Baseball Congress announces San Diego Padres Pitcher, and former El Dorado Bronco, Heath Bell as the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series Graduate of the Year. Bell is currently one of the best closers in Major League Baseball and has earned numerous honors in the big leagues over the past few seasons including being named an All-Star in 2009, 2010 2011, 2009 2010 NL Relief Man, 2010 MLB Delivery Man of the Year in, and 2009 NL Save Leader. Over the last three seasons (2009, 2010 2011) Bell has recorded 117 saves and counting. We are very excited to have Heath Bell,the best closer inMajor League Baseball, as our2011 NBC Graduate of the Year, said Casey Walkup, National Baseball Congress Operations Manager. Bell has accumulated video game closer stats over the past three seasons and is more than deserving to join the companyof Mark Teixeira, Tim Lincecum, Albert Pujols and Roger Clemens asan NBC Graduate of the Year. Bell played for the El Dorado Broncos in the 1997 National Baseball Congress World Series and in two appearances gave up no runs. Bell and theBroncos finishedin a tie for 7th place among the 32-team field. The BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual NBC World Series begins Saturday, July 30th and runs through Saturday, August 13th in Wichita, Kansas at historic Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The National Baseball Congress Congratulates Heath Bell, 2011 NBC Graduate of the Year! Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article282.html#1371698484 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article282.html WICHITA, Kan.--Thursday proved to be a long night of baseball at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium as the NBC Midwest Regional needed two games to decide the 2011 Championship. As the clock neared midnight, it was the Haysville Heat beating the Derby Twins twice to win their second straight title. Both teams take home a check for 2,600 but it is only the Haysville Heat that earns a berth in the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual NBC World Series that begins on Saturday,July 30th. The Heat accomplished that by coming up with wins of 7-3 and4-3 over the Derby Twins. Derby will still likely qualify for the NBC World Series as with a bid from the Jayhawk League or if the Haysville Heat decides to accept a Jayhawkberth instead of the one earned from MW Regional. Thursday Results: 2011 NBC Modwest Regional All-Tournament Team NameTeamPositionJohn MorelandHaysville Heat1BTanner CarpenterWichita Wheatkings2BMike MooreHaysville Heat3BMiles SilversteinEl Dorado BroncosSSDon LambertHaysville HeatOFMitch MeyerSalina Blue JaysOFKyle BurnamDerby TwinsOFJacob McNamaraHutchinson MonarchsCAdam SonabendSalina Blue JaysCJordan ParrDerby TwinsDHWalker DavidsonHaysville HeatUTLLance DayVC Diamond DawgsPClay SmithPark City RangersPKyle CremersWichita WheatkingsPCory TrudellHaysville HeatPMatt NethertonDerby TwinsPJohn MorelandHaysville HeatMVP Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article281.html#1371698485 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article281.html WICHITA, Kan.--After two games of three teams fighting to stay alive in the NBC Midwest Regional it is the Haysville Heat that comes away with a rematch against the Derby Twins for the Regional Championship. The Park City Rangerseliminated the Salina Blue Jays in the 5pm game on Thursday 10-6, only to be eliminatedby the Haysville Heat in the 8pm gameby a final of7-2. The Haysville Heat earns a check for 2,600 and a chance to win back to back NBC Midwest Regional Championships on Thursday against the Derby Twins at 6pm. Haysville and Derby will have a berth to the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual NBC World Series on the line with Derby needing one win to avenge their loss to the Heat in last years' championship game. Wednesday Results: (Salina Blue Jays Eliminated) (Park City Rangers Eliminated- Third Place) Thursday Schedule: 6pm - Derby Twins vs. Haysville Heat 9pm - Derby Twins vs. Haysville Heat (If Necessary) Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article280.html#1371698486 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article280.html WICHITA, Kansas - There were three games on the slate at Lawrence-Dumont StadiumTuesday, in the National Baseball Congress Midwest Regional,includingtwo elimination games and the finals of the winner's bracket. A matchup between two Walter Johnson League teams took place at1pm matching up the Park City Rangers and Wichita Wheatkings. Both teams put up runs in the secondandPark City added another one in the sixth to go up 2-1. The Wheatkings tied it upwith a run inthetop of the eighth to knot it up only to see the Rangers answer with two of their own in the bottom half to go on to the 4-2 win. Park City now advances to Wednesday's 5pm game toface the winner of Salina and El Dorado. With the loss the Wheatkings are eliminated finishing with a 2-2 record. It took extra-innings to decide the second elimination of the day between the Salina Blue Jays and El Dorado Broncos. With three runs in the third and three in the fifth the Broncos looked to be cruising to a potential run-rule victory. But that all changed in the sixth when Salina put up a six-spot to tie it up at six a piece. It stayed that way until the 10th when the Blue Jays put up three in the top half. The Broncos did everything they could to answer but came up one run short, only scoring two in the bottom half, and El Dorado is eliminated with a 9-8 loss. Salina advances to face Park City in the 5pm game Wednesday, and the winner of that game will play again at 8pm against the loser of the Haysville Heat and Derby Twins. The night-cap was a rematch of the 2010 NBC Midwest Regional Championship game featuring the Haysville Heat and Derby Twins in the finals of the winner's bracket with a spot in this year's championship game and a check for 2,600 on the line. It proved to be a pitchers dual with Derby scoring one in both the first and second innings to take the early 2-0 lead. Haysville didn't plate their first fun until the seventh which ended up being all the scoring this game would see. Derby advances into Thursday's, 6pm, Championship Game with the 2-1 win and assures themselves a check for 2,600. Derby is just one win away from a trip to the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. The Heat will be back in action Wednesday night at 8pm and face the winner of the Salina Blue Jays and Park City Rangers. Tuesday Results: (Wichita Wheatkings Eliminated) (El Dorado Broncos Eliminated) Wednesday Schedule: 5pm - Park City Rangers vs. Salina Blue Jays 8pm - Haysville Heat vs. WinnerPark City/ Salina Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article279.html#1371698487 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article279.html WICHITA, Kansas -- All eight remaining tems left in the NBC Midwest Regional played on Monday with two elimination and two winner's bracket games. The first elimination game, at 10am,was an extra-inning affairbetween the Salina Blue Jays and Kansas Cannons, with Salina coming away with a 3-2 win in ten-innings. The Blue Jays Brandon Monahan threw 8 strong innings giving up two runs while scattering four hits and recording 7 k's. Brian Sipe drove in Mitch Meyer in the top of the tenth which proved to be the game winner. Salina advances to play the loser of the El Dorado Broncos and Derby Twins on Tuesday at 4pm, while the Cannon's qualifying hopes come to an end. In the second elimination of the day it was the Wichita Wheatkings moving on with an 8-0 win eliminating the Hutchinson Monarchs. Wheatkings second baseman Tanner Carpenter was a perfect 4-for-4 on the day with three runs scored. The Wheatkings will face the loser of the Haysville Heat and Park City Rangers on Tuesday at 1pm. Four teams remained unbeaten heading into Monday. Last years Midwest Regional Champion, Haysville, moved one step closer to defending their title with a 9-0 run rule win in seven innings over the Park City Rangers. The Heat's shortstop, Shocker Walker Davidson, led their run parade with a 4-for-4 performance driving two runs. With the win Haysville advances to the winner's bracket finals on Tuesday while Park City drops to the loser's bracket and will take on the Wichita Wheatkings in the 1pm game Tuesday. The night cap saw the second extra inning game of the day between the Derby Twins and El Dorado Broncos. With the game tied atthree heading into the 10th both teams traded runs in the 10th to stay knotted up atfour a piece. It stayed that way till the 12th when the Twins scored two runs on their way to the 6-4 win. El Dorado drops into the loser's bracket toplay the Salina Blue Jays Tuesday in the 4pm elimination game. Derby remains undefeated and willface the Haysville Heat in the finals of the winners bracket at 7pm,in which the winner will be guaranteed a check for 2,600 and a spot in Thursday'sChampionship. Monday Results: (Kansas Cannons Eliminated) (Hutchinson Monarchs Eliminated) Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article275.html#1371698488 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article275.html WICHITA, KS -- Day three of the NBC Midwest Regional at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, in Wichita, Kansas, featuredfour elimination games with one-hundred plus degree heat. In the 10am game the Hutchinson Monarchs sqaured off against the Newton Rebels. Hutchinson came away victorious with a 10-0 five-inning run rule. Monarchs catcher Jacob McNamara was 3-for-3 with 2 RBI, while Aaron Stubblefield was 2-for-3. Hutchinson advances in the loser's bracket to play at 1pm on Monday, Newton is now eliminated. Game two proved to be all the Wichita Wheatkings as they helda 6-0 lead after the top of the 8th and went on to win 8-3. Wheatkings right fielder Josh King lead the way going3-for-5 including a triple and 2 RBI. With the win the Wheatkingsadvance in the losers bracket to take on Hutchinson,Monday at 1pm, in a battle of two Walter Johnson League teams while the Sun Devils are eliminated. In the third elimination game of the day Lindsborg jumped on top with a three-run second only for their lead to be cut to one in the bottom half. Salina then scored one in the fourth and three in the fifth and never looked back on the way to a 9-6 victory. The Blue Jays were led by Mitch Meyer, Scott Sammons, Brian Sipe and Adam Sonabendthat all went 2-for-3. Sammons also drove in three runs. The Salina Blue Jaysadvance to Monday's 10amloser's bracket game and the Lindsborg Knights are now eliminated. The night cap paired two more teams from the Walter Johnson Leaguewith the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs and Kansas Cannons. The Cannons scored three in the second which was all they needed to knockthe Walter Johnson League regular season Champions out of the NBC Midwest Regional. Tory Stoffregen's 2-for-4 performanceand pitcher Ryan Scoles seven-innings of work giving up just four hits and one run led the Cannons to the 4-1 win. Valley Center is now eliminated but will stillcompete in the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual NBC World Seriesafter earning the Walter Johnson League berth. The Cannons move advance in the loser's bracket and willfacethe Salina Blue Jays on Monday at 10am. Day 3 Results: (Newton Rebels Eliminated) (Wichita Sun Devils Eliminated) (Lindsborg Knights Eliminated) (Valley Center Diamond Dawgs Eliminated) MondaySchedule: 10am - Salina Blue Jays vs. Kansas Cannons 1pm - Hutchinson Monarchs vs. Wichita Wheatkings 4pm - #1 Haysville Heat vs. #4 Park City Rangers 7pm - #2 Derby Twins vs. El Dorado Broncos Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article273.html#1371698489 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article273.html Day two of the NBC Midwest Regional is in the books with just four teams remaining undefeated. Saturday began withtwo stellar pitching performances asClay Smith from the Park City Rangers took a no hitter into the sixth andthe Valley Center Diamond Dawgs' Chance Ross pitched six no hit innings and the Dawgs no-hitter was broken up in 8th. Park City scored the only run of the game in the 9th to advance in the winners bracket with a 1-0 win. All top four seeds advance undefeated with El Dorado, Derby and Haysville also moving on in the winners bracket. Day 2 Results: #3El Dorado Broncos 8, Hutchinson Monarchs 4 Day 3 Elimination Games: 10am - Hutchinson Monarchs vs. Newton Rebels 1pm - Wichita Sun Devils vs. Wichita Wheatkings 4pm - Salina Blue Jays vs. Lindsborg Knights 7pm - Kansas Cannons vs. Valley Center Diamond Dawgs Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article272.html#1371698490 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article272.html July 12, 2011 WICHITA, Kansas - Today the National Baseball Congress (NBC) released the 32-team bracket for the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. The 15-day tournament will open on Saturday, July 30th,with three games, and the 2011 National Champion will be crowned on Saturday, August 13th at newly renovated Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in Wichita, KS. Last years Champion the Liberal Bee Jays will be featured on opening night as the number one overall seed while the 2010 Runners-Up the Seattle Studs will occupy the second seed. Other familiar teams like the Kenai Peninsula Oilers, Santa Barbara Foresters, San Diego Stars and Valley Center Diamond Dawgs will also make repeat visits to Wichita to compete in summer baseballs most historic Championship. In the next two and a half weeks many more teams will earn berths through league and qualifying tournament championships, those teams will be inserted into their proper slot on the bracket and be updated as they become available on the NBCs website . We are very excited to showcase the new playing surface at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. We feel the players and fans alike will enjoy it as well as the other renovations the City of Wichita has provided us in the last six-months, said NBC Operations Manager Casey Walkup. This will be a very competitive tournament considering the parity in summer-collegiate baseball this summer and again we will have more than 12 states represented in our National Championship which will provide great entertainment and baseball for the fans of the NBC. Baseball Round the Clock will also be back for yet another season taking place Friday, August 5th Sunday, August 7th. Last year this family tradition received national media exposure on ESPN.com for the craze of people competing in baseballs version of Survivor17-Games in 56-Hours. More information on Baseball Round the Clock can be found at . Tournament passes are now on sale for the 77th World Series at the NBC Box Office, or by calling 316-264-OUTS (6887). Single session tickets will go on sale the week of August 18th. -National Baseball Congress- Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article271.html#1371698491 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article271.html Lawrence-DumontStadium, in Wichita, KS, willhostto the NBC Midwest Regional beginning on Friday, July 15th with a champion crowned on Thursday, July 21st. The 2011 Midwest Regional Champion will be presented with acheck for 2,600 and a berth in the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series to be played in Wichita from July 30th through August 13th. In 2010 the Haysville Heat, from the Jayhawk Collegiate Baseball League, were the NBC Midwest Regional Champions, therefore will receive the top seed in this years NBC qualifier. Joining the Heat as seeded teamsin the 12-team field, based on their 2010 Regional finish,will be theDerby Twins (Jayhawk League), El Dorado Broncos (Jayhawk League), and Park City Rangers (Walter Johnson League). All tickets for the NBC Midwest Regional will be 7 General Admission Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article269.html#1371698492 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article269.html For many years generations of families have participated in tha Baseball 'Round the Clock, one of the most historic promotions of the National Baseball Congress World Series. It is abaseball fans'ultimate survival challenge with 17- games in 56-hours!Do you think you can survive Baseball 'Round the Clock 2011? Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article270.html#1371698493 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article270.html It is a very sad day for the National Baseball Congress and Clarinda Iowa A's. After a long and courageous battle with cancerthe beloved A's General Manager Merl Eberly passed away at his home in Clarinda on Saturday morning, June 11th.Merl was inducted into the NBC Hall of Fame in 2003 andhad an impact on so many lives as he assumed many roles with the Clarinda As throughout the years. Whether you knew Merl as the General Manager, coach, teammate, Tournament Director, friend or family member you knew Merls passion for the game of baseball, the National Baseball Congressand for life. Merl will be greatly missed by all of those that had the pleasure of knowing him and his presence will be missed at Clarinda Municipal Stadium/Eberly Field Where family traditions begin, and in Wichita at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Merle and Clarinda have been involved with the NBC for many yearsand he became a very good friend of mine, said NBC Tournament Director Jerry Taylor. Certainly the Clarinda A's were a very important part of his life and they were a fixture at the NBC World Series. He will be sorely missed by the NBC family, and our condolences and sympathy goes out to the Eberly Family and ClarindaA's. Visitation at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel Wednesday, June 15 from 6-8 pm. Celebration of life service at St. Johns Lutheran Church Thursday, June 16th at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Merl Eberly Memorial Fund. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article267.html#1371698494 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article267.html It is that time of year again when we need all nominations for the 2011 NBC Graduate of the Year and 2011 NBC Hall of Fame Inductions. If you know someone that is deserving of either one of these honors please send your nominations to. Please include thier ties to the NBC, their accomplishments and how to contact the honory or their family if they are chosen.Nominations will be accepted through June 17th. National Baseball Congress 77th Annual BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series July 30th - August 12th, 2011 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article266.html#1371698495 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article266.html We would like to express our condolences to the Jayhawk League Baseball Family and the Anchorage Alaska GlacierPilots Baseball Familywho both lost very good men in the last week. Bob Considine was thelong time Jayhawk League Commissioner andpassed away on Wednesday, May 18th at the age of 83.George Lefty Van Brunt was thelong time Anchorage Glacier Pilots Pitching Coach and passed away Tuesday, May 24th at the age of 78. Both men played a very important role over the last several years in the growth and history of the National Baseball Congress and the NBC World Series. Both Bob and Lefty will be greatly missed by the National Baseball Congress Baseball Family! Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article265.html#1371698496 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article265.html Wichita, KS The National Baseball Congress is pleased to announce Old Hickory Bat Company as the Official Wood Bat Company of the National Baseball Congress and the NBC World Series for 2011. Old Hickory is proud to be partnering with the National Baseball Congress for the 2011 season and 77th Annual NBC World Series. The opportunity for Old Hickory to be involved with the National Baseball Congress, given their rich history and passion for promoting baseball at the amateur level, is something that we feel will be beneficial to the NBC, Old Hickory and all the players and teams associated with this great organization. We are excited to be the Official Wood Bat Company of the NBC and look forward to having a positive impact this season,said Travis Copley, VP/Sales and Marketing of Old Hickory Bat Company, Inc. NBC Affiliated Teams, League and Players will receive special pricing from Old Hickory Bat Co. on Custom Pro Maple, Custom Pro Ash, Diamond Series Maple and Diamond Series Ash bats. Models, colors and personalization for each of these bats can be seen at . The NBC is extremely excited about announcing this partnership with Old Hickory, which we consider the best wood bat company in the United States, says Casey Walkup, Operations Manager for the National Baseball Congress. Old Hickory provides many major leaguers with top of the line wood bats and now players affiliated with the National Baseball Congress will have access to the same products used in the Big Leagues. We feel this partnership is a home run for the NBC and Old Hickory. About Old Hickory Bat Company:Established in 1999, Old Hickory Bat Company has steadily grown from a one car garage and a handful of local players, to over 6500 square feet of manufacturing and showroom space and hundreds of players at the highest level of competition throughout the world. Old Hickory Bat Companys team consists of over 35 years of combined experience within both the wood bat manufacturing arena and on the professional playing field. Old Hickorys combined knowledge and playing experience, give us the ability to produce some of the finest maple and ash baseball bats in the game. Every order Old Hickory receives is cut from the same wood and treated with the same care and attention that our Major League players bats receive. Hand selected maple and ash from the Northeastern United States and Canada is the primary source of Old Hickorys wood. Only the highest graded wood is acceptable for use in an Old Hickory bat. Once a suitable billet of wood is selected, our bats are cut, hand sanded and hand finished to the exact specifications of each individual player. Our extensive sanding and finishing processes enable Old Hickory to thoroughly check for any imperfections. We also adhere to tight dimensional tolerances that ensure consistency from bat to bat and order to order. Every bat that is manufactured by Old Hickory has met all of our high quality standards before being boxed and shipped to your door. For more information on Old Hickory Bat Company visit . About the National Baseball Congress:Raymond Hap Dumont hosted the first National Tournament in 1935, offering the legendary Satchel Paige 1,000 to bring his barnstorming team from Bismarck, ND. It did not matter that he didn't have a dollar to his name. Hap made the money from the tournament and paid Paige along with a little bit of compensation for the other teams on the field. With coverage and sponsorship from the Sporting News, baseball's bible at the time, the tournament was an instant national success. Now, 77 years later, Dumont's tournament continues to showcase the best amateur talent in America and around the world. From Satchel Paige to Whitey Herzog, Tom Seaver, Ozzie Smith, John Olerud, Will Clark, and recently Albert Pujols, the National Tournament is a who's who for the future of the Major Leagues. Each year, nearly every Major League team sends scouts to the tournament looking for the next diamond in the rough. With 32 teams competing in a two week double elimination tournament, the days are long and the sheer volume of players is staggering. The BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series is a tournament which has no equal and will crown its 77th National Champion on August 13th with the tournament beginning July 30th. Played at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium for 77 years, Wichita, Kansas, is a proud host to the next generation of Major League Stars. For more information on the NBC and the 77th Annual BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series visit . Casey Walkup Operations Manager National Baseball Congress 316-264-6887 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article264.html#1371698497 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article264.html Wichita, KS - The National Baseball Congress (NBC) and Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc. are pleased to announce they have reached a long term agreement which will see Pointstreak provide league administration services to NBC Affiliated Leagues. The NBC feels that Pointstreak is the leader in technology and efficiency when it comes to providing rosters, scores, schedules, standings and live stats for baseball, which is why we wanted to form a long standing partnership, says Casey Walkup, Operations Manager for the National Baseball Congress. This will allow scores, rosters and standings for all NBC affiliated leagues to be found in one location, which is something the NBC has never been able to offer until now. We want to do our part in providing our players as much exposure as possible and we feel this will be a huge step in the right direction. Pointstreak Scores Only baseball platform will streamline the process of capturing and delivering game results for the National Baseball Congress and deliver those game results to the NBC for the benefit of players, fans and media partners. A unique feature of Pointstreak's Scores Only baseball solution is it's compatibility and integration with Pointstreak's Real Time Stats and League Administration Solution. By this, those who desire in depth statistical information and Real Time play by play for their team will be able to plug the full featured system into the Scores Only platform and give their team fan base full access to individual stats and Game Live, a real-time flash application that streams play-by-play baseball results over a 3-D graphical image of a baseball diamond. We are extremely excited to partner with the NBC in this initiative. To be able to offer an easy to use uniform solution to their league's that will manage rosters, schedules, scores, standings and game information will be a great efficiency for them. In addition, all stakeholders will have easy organized access to the information at the NBC website. And for those teams wanting to take it to the next level and use our Real Time Stats Solution we have made it incredibly easy to plug right in to the NBC platform, said Paul Pettipiece, VP of Baseball Operations for Pointstreak Sports Technologies. About the National Baseball Congress:Raymond Hap Dumont hosted the first National Tournament in 1935, offering the legendary Satchel Paige 1,000 to bring his barnstorming team from Bismarck, ND. It did not matter that he didn't have a dollar to his name. Hap made the money from the tournament and paid Paige along with a little bit of compensation for the other teams on the field. With coverage and sponsorship from the Sporting News, baseball's bible at the time, the tournament was an instant national success. Now, 77 years later, Dumont's tournament continues to showcase the best amateur talent in America and around the world. From Satchel Paige to Whitey Herzog, Tom Seaver, Ozzie Smith, John Olerud, Will Clark, and recently Albert Pujols, the National Tournament is a who's who for the future of the Major Leagues. Each year, nearly every Major League team sends scouts to the tournament looking for the next diamond in the rough. With 32 teams competing in a two week double elimination tournament, the days are long and the sheer volume of players is staggering. The BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series is a tournament which has no equal and will crown its 77th National Champion on August 13th with the tournament beginning July 30th. Played at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium for 77 years, Wichita, Kansas, is a proud host to the next generation of Major League Stars. About Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc.:Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc.'s mission is to provide innovative technologies to enhance the experience of the global sports community. Pointstreak provides innovative solutions for sports organizations such as associations, leagues, clubs and teams that are geared towards streamlining operations and improving the experience of the sports participant, fan and media. Pointstreak's major brands include: Pointstreak Stats, a real-time scoring official league statistics system; Pointstreak Registration; an online registration payment processing system; Pointstreak Sites; a website content management system; Team Locker Room, a free team-based social network; and STEVA Sports; sports video indexing and analysis software. More information about Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc. can be found at or through the product information website For further information contact: Casey Walkup Operations Manager National Baseball Congress 316-264-6887 Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article263.html#1371698498 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article263.html WICHITA, Kan. - Former National Baseball Congress alumn and Wichita State baseball playerCarl Hall will receive a brand new home courtesy of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. The surprise announcement took place at Eck Stadium on the campus of Wichita State Thursday afternoon. Hall, who played for the Anchorage Alaska Glacier Pilots in 1992-93 and the Shockers from 1990-94, was paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident in June of 2010. in both the 1992 and 1993 NBC World Series Hall was named to the NBC All-American Team.While at WSU he earned All-America honors as an outfielder in 1994 and was also named the Missouri Valley Conference Player-of-the-Year. The Shocker baseball team along with friends, family, volunteers for the project and fans all showed up for the big announcement. Volunteers are still needed for the project which will get underway on Fri., Feb. 18. People interested in volunteering should go to wichitaextreme.com, while information on how to donate or become a sponsor is also available on the website. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article262.html#1371698499 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article262.html The National Baseball Congresswould like to express itscondolences to the friends and family of Dick Chief Twyman who passed away early Friday morning in Wichita, KS. Chief was the long time Owner and Manager of the Havasuand Haysville Heat who won the NBC National Championship in 2007. He was a great friend and a huge ambassador of the NBC for many years. He will be tremendously missed by all at the NBC! When information about the memorial service comes available we will pass it along. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article261.html#1371698500 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article261.html WICHITA, Kansas - Today the National Baseball Congress (NBC) announced theBaseballSavings.com77th Annual NBC World Series willbegin onSaturday July 30th, 2011, at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in Wichita, KS,and will conclude on Saturday August 13th. This years World Series (Double-Elimination Format) will consist of 32-teamsfrom around the country competing for a National Championship.Theentry fee for theWorld Series will be 1,300. In 2010 the Liberal Bee Jays won their 5th NBC Title. The NBC also announced the NBC Midwest Regional will beheldFriday July 15th - Thursday July 21stat Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in Wichita, KS. This double-elimination tournament willconsist of a 12-team field with the winner recieving an automatic bid to the World Series. The NBC will take the first 12-teams to pay the 600 entry fee. In 2010 the Haysville Heat were the NBC Midwest Regional Champions. For more informationon the BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual NBC World Series and/or the NBC Midwest Regional contact the NBC Office at (316) 264-6887. Find the NCon facebook: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article260.html#1371698501 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article260.html BaseballSavings.com 77th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series WICHITA, KS- The National Baseball Congress (NBC) is pleased to announce, on the heels of the 76th annual NBC World Series, Wichita-based BaseballSavings.comTM as the title sponsor of the BaseballSavings.comTM 77th annual NBC World Series for the second consecutive year. BaseballSavings.comTM is a specialized brand in the portfolio of The Golf Warehouse, a Redcats USA brand. The National Baseball Congress was extremely pleased with year-one of having BaseballSavings.comTM on board as the title sponsor of our World Series and is very excited to continue our partnership into year-two, said Casey Walkup, Operations Manager for the NBC. The second year will allow for a tremendous amount of growth in our partnership between two heavy hitters in the baseball industry who both call Wichita home, yet have a direct impact on the game across the country. The NBC World Series is the most well-known and most historic collegiate tournament around, and continuing this partnership with BaseballSavings.comTM, the #1 online baseball retailer in the world, is a grand-slam for the BaseballSavings.comTM NBC World Series. Baseball Savings is committed to providing the largest and broadest selection of baseball products in the world, as well as providing excellent customer service and support to all NBC players and sports enthusiasts who demand the best performing, name brand products at reasonable prices.BaseballSavings.comTM is extremely proud to be the title sponsor of this successful historical event, said Brad Wolansky, CEO of BaseballSavings.comTM. The Baseball Savings family is passionate about baseball and committed to offering high performing, quality products to players and fans alike who share our love of the game! 2011 marks the 77th year of the National Baseball Congress World Series dating back to 1935 when Raymond Hap Dumont, then a Wichita sporting goods salesman, offered Satchel Paige 1,000 to bring his team to Wichita and compete in the first ever NBC World Series. The BaseballSavings.comTM 76th Annual NBC World Series crowned the Liberal (KS) Bee Jays as the National Champions on August 13th of 2010 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. For more information on the BaseballSavings.comTM 77th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series contact Casey Walkup, NBC Operations Manager, at or for tickets call 316-264-6887. Find the NBC on the web at and on Facebook at . About Redcats USA Redcats USA is a dynamic, multi-channel, web-driven home-shopping leader, with numerous successful brands in its portfolio: AVENUE, Woman Within, Jessica London, Roaman's, KingSize, and BrylaneHome sold on OneStopPlus.com, The Sportsman's Guide, The Golf WarehouseTM and BaseballSavings.comTM. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and sporting goods/outdoor gear. Redcats USA is a Redcats company. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article259.html#1371698502 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article259.html By Bob Lutz Wichita Eagle Ray Peters contacted me in the summer, looking for something. His former boss and friend, Noel Rudd, told Peters he pitched in the 1960 National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita and that he opposed legendary right-hander and Negro League star Satchel Paige. Rudd wondered if Peters, who had sent him box scores from Rudd's appearances in a Canadian amateur league, could put his research skills to the test again. Peters didn't hesitate, armed only with Rudd's e-mail that said Rudd played for Stewart Motors and Paige for he thought a Boeing team. Peters, who is retired and lives in Arkansas, went to work. He contacted the NBC and was provided some information from the 1961 NBC annual, a publication the organization stopped printing 40 years ago. There was a linescore and statistics for the tournament, but no box score of that particular game. Peters then contacted me, and I went to The Eagle's microfilm. Paige pitched for the champion Bismarck, N.D., team in the first NBC World Series in 1935, when he was 29 and was nine years removed from his debut in the Negro Leagues. Who knows how many games and innings Paige must have pitched in his lifetime? He became the oldest rookie in major-league history when he debuted for the Cleveland Indians in 1948, when he was 42. He went on to pitch in 179 games, culminating in 1965 when, at the age of 59, he pitched three scoreless innings with the Kansas City Athletics 12 years after his most recent big-league appearance. Of course, it makes sense that Rudd, a retired banker who lives in Gilbert, Ariz., would want documentation from his start against one of the most famous pitchers in baseball history. It happened on Aug. 31, 1960, in a fourth-round NBC World Series game. The stands at Lawrence Stadium were full as Rudd, a 19-year-old left-hander who was pitching at Phoenix Junior College, opposed Paige, who was not with the Boeing Bo-Jets, but with Wichita's Weller Indians. They dueled into the fifth inning of a scoreless game before Stewart Motors scored twice in the fifth, a rally started when Paige walked Ruud. Paige was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the fifth. Rudd, meanwhile, toiled on. He made it through seven shutout innings, although the Indians had no shortage of baserunners, thanks to nine hits and five Rudd walks. When Weller scored a run in the eighth inning, Rudd was taken out of the game. Eventually, the Wichita team won the game 3-2 in 10 innings. Neither Paige nor Rudd figured in the decision. Now, 50 years later, Rudd has the box score from that game, one of the most meaningful in his life. His friend, Peters, sent him a framed collection of memorabilia from that game. I just remember how full that ballpark was that night, and no one was there to watch me pitch, Rudd said. I probably started warming up in the bullpen an hour before the game because of nerves. Rudd said he couldn't stop looking in the Weller Indians' dugout before the game for Paige, and eventually he and a few teammates approached the lanky right-hander for an autograph. That didn't go so well. He wouldn't even talk to us, Rudd, now 70 and living in Gilbert, Ariz., said. He wouldn't give us an autograph for a damn thing. In fact, I think he waited until about five minutes before the game before he even started warming up. Clyde Girrens, whose four appearances on the NBC World Series all-tournament team are more than any other player, was Paige's catcher that night. Girrens, from St. Mark's, played in his first NBC state tournament when he was 15 and played five years in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He was 30 when Paige became his teammate. He had pitched for Salina that summer and (NBC founder) Hap Dumont wanted us to pick him up for attendance purposes, Girrens said. I had never met him, but we played against him in a state tournament or somewhere and I hit a home run off of him. Paige, Girrens recalled, didn't require much attention. The first time I caught him, he said to me, 'Just put the glove where you want it and I'll put the ball there,' Girrens said. He said he could take one of those pound coffee cans and hit it 99 times out of 100. Sure enough, Paige's control except for that walk to Rudd in the 1960 game was impeccable. He was a popular player with teammates wherever he played, according to historical accounts, and the Weller Indians were no different. Just delightful, Girrens said. He loved to fish and he liked being around the guys. I remember, we had a game in Blackwell, Okla., with him and they had advertised Satchel pitching in that game down there. Well, it's a 7 p.m. game and at 6:40, there's no Satchel. We're getting kind of nervous. Finally, here he comes, dragging a big ol' duffel bag. Our manager, Andy Teter, handed him a uniform, but he said he already had one. He turns that duffel bag upside down and seven or eight uniforms must have dumped out. He put one on and started warming up. We asked him where he had been and he said he was out fishing and fell asleep on the bank. Rudd remembers Paige still throwing hard in that 1960 game. As hard as me, he said. And I was a pretty hard thrower, that's how I got people out. Girrens remembers something different. I always told Satchel I could catch him bare-handed, Girrens said, no harder than he threw. Stories deviate after 50 years. But box scores don't. And now Rudd has his proof of facing the great Satchel Paige. Read more: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article258.html#1371698503 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article258.html You will never forget this yearsChampionship game between the Liberal (KS) Bee Jays and Seattle (WA) Studs!!!Keep yourown copy of the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series Championship Gameby ordering a DVD of the original telecast. PRICES 15 if purchased at theNBC Office located at Lawrence Dumont Stadium 20 if purchased by phone with valid Credit Card information (includes shipping) Call 316-264-6887 and ask for Casey Walkup, or e-mail , to purchase your BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual NBC World Series Championship GameDVD today! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article257.html#1371698504 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article257.html COURTESY: ESPN.COM - PAGE 2 WICHITA, Kan. -- We usually don't think of baseball as a game of endurance. But it is for a few hundred hearty, deeply committed and, quite possibly, insane fans at the National Baseball Congress World Series. The NBC, an organization of amateur summer leagues from across the U.S. and Canada, has held its annual World Series at Wichita's Lawrence-Dumont Stadium since 1935. For more than 40 of those years, the NBC has also staged Baseball 'Round the Clock, a marathon of games designed to test even the most hardcore hardball lover's affection for the game. About 500 ridiculously devoted souls braved savage heat and sleep deprivation earlier this month to watch 17 baseball games in 56 hours in the 2010 version of Baseball 'Round the Clock. Yes. Seventeen games, 153 innings and 918 outs -- not counting potential extra innings -- over the course of a weekend. 'Round the Clock participants, from preteens to grandparents, showed up Friday afternoon to get a general admission ticket for all five tournament sessions held that weekend. They also received a numbered wristband and matching registration card. Then they attempted to live, eat and breathe baseball until late Sunday night. Those who made the grade, anyway. It works like this: At least once during each game, contest officials will give some sort of signal. Then the scoreboard directs Round the Clockers to check in somewhere in the stadium. Contestants then get 10 minutes to scurry over and get their cards punched. Miss one check-in by even one second, and you're out. They go through this madness for the prizes. Sort of. Anyone who gets though all 17 games can win cool stuff, like a flat-screen TV or camping gear from the local Coleman factory outlet. They also do it to see future stars play. The list of players who have donned spikes for NBC teams over the decades is impressive. It starts with Satchel Paige, Billy Martin, Tom Seaver, Tony Gwynn, Ozzie Smith, Joe Carter and just keeps going. It's likely some of the are coming soon to a major league ballpark near you. Hampton Stevens for ESPN.comThis coveted T-shirt proves the bearer is a certified baseball maniac at all hours of the day and night.But most 'Round the Clockers seem to put themselves through this rigmarole to spend time with each other. They do it to bond with friends and family over love of the game, and over the sheer absurdity of their immersion in it. Of course, let's not kid ourselves. They also do it for the I Survived Baseball 'Round the Clock T-shirt. This is America, after all, where you haven't actually been anywhere or seen anything unless you have the T-shirt to prove it. There's absolutely no indication as to when contest officials might give the signal. It might be the first inning or the last. On Sunday morning of this year's event, after the local Lions Club held a pancake breakfast, officials sounded a check-in alarm after the very first pitch of the very first game -- an effort to quite literally catch the contestants napping. Most often, the signal was a cuckoo whistle. A few times, it was a bell. Once, officials made the notice silent. The check-in location just flashed on the scoreboard for several seconds, causing a very eerie kind of reverse flash mob, with a good third of the crowd rising as one for no readily apparent reason and heading in a long line toward the left-field bullpen. Participants were allowed to leave the ballpark. Most did. They would dash out to the car for food and drink, because you can't bring any into the stadium. They would sit and gab in camping chairs or their GA seats. Some relaxed in a little tent city that arose in the sycamore-shaded green swath across from the ballpark, unofficially dubbed Wingnuts Park after Wichita's independent minor league team. All depended on friends or family members inside the stadium to call or text whenever the signal sounded. This proved dangerous, though. Sometimes, for instance, the friend inside the stadium who's supposed to wake you up ends up dozing himself. One 'Round the Clocker who lived nearby even tempted fate by sneaking home for a quick shower. With temperatures hovering around 100 all weekend, you can't blame him. Deep into Sunday afternoon, it's fair to say, pretty much everyone at that ballpark desperately needed a long dance with soap and water. Most also looked to need a good slathering in aloe to treat sunburns, and possibly have one of those hydrating IVs they give athletes with the proverbial flu-like symptoms. Many of the contestants, frankly, were frazzled, even grim. In marked contrast to 24 hours earlier, a few were genuinely horrified when asked what they love about baseball, scowling as though they hoped never to see another pitch. Yet, despite all that, every single one we asked said he would be back to do it all again next year. Hampton Stevens is a contributor to Page 2 and ESPN The Magazine. He also has written for Playboy.com, Maxim, Atlantic Online, the Kansas City Star and many more publications. He lives in Kansas City, Mo., with his girlfriend and two dogs. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article256.html#1371698505 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article256.html Mike Dean NBC Official Scorer WICHITA, Kansas - Resiliency:the ability to bounce back from adversity. Liberal (Kan.) Bee Jays used that trait in a big way, defeating the Seattle (Wash.) Studs 9-6 in the championship game of the 76th annual National Baseball Congress World Series. Liberal's title, its first since 2000, is the fifth for the Bee Jays. The BeeJays overcame deficits in three of its first five wins, then bounced back from a 5-0 loss to Seattle in the quarterfinal round to finish with a 7-1 record. Joe Vaskas went 4-for-5, scored three runs and knocked in three to lead a 15-hit Liberal attack. He hit a two-run homer in the first that helped the BeeJays to a 3-0 advantage, then scored on Sam Konnoff's base hit in the fifth to give Liberal the lead for good. Blake Bergeron went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, including an RBI triple in the sixth as the Bee Jays scored a pair of insurance runs. Tyler Sturges, the second of three Bee Jay pitchers, got the win while Tomas Cruz squelched two potential Seattle rallies in pitching 3.1 innings of shutout relief with five strikeouts to get a save. The Studs (6-2), who finished second for the second time in the past three years, used a two-run homer from Kevin Corrigan and a grand slam from Kyle Boe in the fourth inning to wipe out a 6-0 deficit. Seattle put two runners on in the sixth and seventh innings, but Cruz thwarted the Studs each time. David Benson, the third of four pitchers, took the loss after allowing the last three runs. Taylor Thompson pitched the final 2.1 innings to run his tournament scoreless streak to 17.1 innings. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article253.html#1371698506 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article253.html BaseballSavings.comLarry Davis Championship Trophy Liberal (KS) Bee Jays 2nd Place - Go Wichita Trophy Seattle (WA) Studs 3rd Place - COX Communications Trophy Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters 3rd Place - 4 C Tree Farm Trophy Denver (CO) Cougars 5th Place - Lawn Sprinkler Services Trophy Haysville (KS) Heat 5th Place - WardKey Lock Trophy St. Joe (MO) Mustangs 7th Place - Park City Convention TourismTrophy Sedalia (MO) Bombers 7th Place - Park City Convention TourismTrophy San Diego (CA) Stars Millers Cleaners Most Valuable Player Paul Gonzalez, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays American Family Insurance - Tim Denk Agency Hap Dumont Award Jerry Taylor, NBC Tournament Director Just Block It Best Catcher Jose Behar, Sedalia (MO) Bombers Byers Seamless Guttering Leading Pitcher Paul Gonzalez, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays Mizuno Leading Hitter Jose Behar, Sedalia (MO) Bombers Heroes Home Run Award Blake Bergeron, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays Squid Ink Michael Dean RBI Award Blake Bergeron, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission Sportsmanship Award Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters PE Building Services Eric Pintard Most Inspirational Player Award Jake Marasco, Valley Center (KS) Diamond Dawgs Companion Animal Hospital Outstanding Local Player Charlie Lowell, El Dorado (KS) Broncos Side Pockets Most Spectacular Play Triple Play - Ronnie Romo Wichita (KS) Elite Sluggers Wichita Fish Company Leading Prospect to the Majors Hoby Milner, Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters Herb Hess Scout of the Year Larry Chase, NY Mets Lee Reed Engraving Umpire of the Year Ben Harlow EMC Insurance Best Team Offense San Diego (CA) Stars Sluggers Best Team Defense Derby (KS) Twins The Kansas African American Museum Satchel Paige Best Team Pitching Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article254.html#1371698507 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article254.html C - Jose Behar, Sedalia (MO) Bombers C - Ben Harty, Haysville (KS) Heat 1B - Blake Bergeron, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays 2B - Edwin Arroyo, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays 3B - Chris Vopenik, Gunnison (CO) Colts SS - Derek Jennings, Seattle (WA) Studs OF - Gary Owen, Haysville (KS) Heat OF - Aaron Bauman, Denver (CO) Cougars OF - Matthew Young, San Diego (CA) Stars UT - Joe Vaskas, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays UT - Shain Stoner, San Diego (CA) Stars DH - Mike Olsen, Denver (CO) Cougars P- Taylor Thompson, Seattle (WA) Studs P- Paul Gonzalez, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays P - Kyle Cremers, Haysville (KS) Heat P - Jesse Meaux, Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters P - Adam Maddox, St. Joe (MO) Mustangs MVP - Paul Gonzalez, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays Manager - John Martin, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article255.html#1371698508 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article255.html WICHITA, Kansas - Somewhere Raymond Hap Dumont is looking down and saying this is why I did what I did. Friday night at 7:00 p.m. the Seattle Studs and Liberal Bee Jays, both 6-1 in the tournament, will square off in a one-game, winner take all,National Championship game at the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. Thursday night the Bee Jays eliminated the Denver Cougars with a 10-2, 7-inning, run-rule victory to earn a spot in the title game. Seattle followed suit knocking off, NBC power, the Santa Barbara Foresters by a final score of 11-6. Liberal will go for their 5th NBC National Championship while the Studs look for their first, despite two other chances that came up short. It is sure to be a baseball fans dream! NBC Alumni Terry Elliot and Jerry Squired will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame prior to the first pitch along with a very specialHap Dumont Award presentation. Tickets are available by phone by calling (316) 264-6887 or by visiting the NBC Ticket Office. Find us on Facebook: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article251.html#1371698509 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article251.html Click on the link below to view the Starting Lineups for the Championship Game. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article252.html#1371698510 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article252.html WICHITA, Kansas The National Baseball Congress announced today that the winner take all championship game of the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual NBC World Series on Friday, August 13th will be played at 7:00 PM CST and will be televised live on COX Cable Kansas 22 throughout the state of Kansas. Game time was originally slated for 6:00 PM but with only one game Friday night, the game time has been pushed back to fill a prime-time slot at the Lawrence-Dumont Stadium and on Kansas 22. Live stats from the game along with the radio broadcast of 93.5 FM KWME (Wichita, KS) will also be available online. Heading into the Thursday there are four teams with one loss which includes the Denver (CO) Cougars, Liberal (KS) Bee Jays, Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters and Seattle (WA) Studs. The winner of Denver vs. Liberal (Thursday at 6:00 PM) and winner of Santa Barbara vs. Seattle (Thursday at 8:30 PM) will meet in the Championship game on Friday at 7:00 PM. If the Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters make it to the title game on Friday evening, plans are in place for COX Santa Barbara to air the game tape delayed to fill a prime-time slot in the PST time zone. Tickets for the BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series Championship Game are on sale now at the NBC Ticket Office or by call (316) 264-6887. Find the NBC on facebook: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article250.html#1371698511 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article250.html WICHITA, Kansas Friday the National Baseball Congress announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2010 which includes Bob Carlile, Terry Elliot, and Jerry Squires. These three men have contributed greatly to the 76 year history of the NBC World Series and we feel they are all very worthy of this NBC Hall of Fame honor, said Casey Walkup, NBC Operations Manager. Bob Carlile will be inducted to the NBC Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 7th prior to the 7:30 game, while both Terry Elliot and Jerry Squireswill be honored on Championship Night, Friday, August 13th. BOB CARLILE - For3 years Carlile has been general manager of the Liberal BeeJays, the most successful semi-pro baseball team in the state. His father was involved before him and Bob has been a key figure In the teams success for the past 45 plus years. The BeeJays have produced four NBC national titles and have finished as the runner-up six times; won 13 state and 20 Jayhawk League crowns; had three big league managers and many players who advanced to the majors. In 2009 Bobwas inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. TERRY ELLIOT- Elliot played in his first NBC tournament at age 16 out of Wellington. He has appeared in 21 tournaments as a catcher or manager or both for 9 teams. Elliot was a member of the 1998 El Dorado Broncos National Championship team. He had an outstanding career at WSU as Coach Gene Stephenson was making the Shockers a national power. Also played for Seward County and the Liberal BeeJays. Elliot appeared in the 2008 NBC tournament as a 45-year-old playing for Community Bank Cowboys. He was an all-around athlete at Cunningham high school and an all-state football player. In 2005 Terry was inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. JERRY SQUIRES- Born in Roosevelt, Okla., Squires moved to Wichita and attended Cathedral High School. He played semi-pro ball in the Victory League as an 11th grader. Played in the Cubs system at Pampa, Texas, in 1950 and the next year was called up by the Naval Reserve. Back home, he played semi-pro until 1953 with Blackwell, Okla., Arkansas City and for Nick Stevens team in the Victory League. He ran Squires Service Station near Central and Oliver for years. Jerry is a member of Kansas Baseball Hall of FameBoard ofAdvisors and an inductee in the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. -National Baseball Congress- Find us on facebook: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article248.html#1371698512 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article248.html Click on the link below to view the story. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article244.html#1371698513 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article244.html BY TAYLOR ELDRIDGE Eagle correspondent Brett Fredieu knew who the El Dorado Broncos should put in to calm the waters after Nevada (Mo.) sent ripples through the game by scoring seven consecutive runs for a 7-5 lead in the seventh inning. I knew I was the right guy in that situation, Fredieu said. I just have a lot of confidence going my way and I knew in my mind that I would get the job done. True to his word, Fredieu stalled Nevada's bats long enough for defending champion El Dorado to retaliate to win 8-7 in 11 innings. Fredieu received the win after pitching 4 1/3 scoreless innings. I was able to hit the corners with my fastball, Fredieu said. I had good movement with my fastball too. Our summer would have been over (with a loss). That was our season right there, so I had to get the job done. El Dorado filled the bases with one out in the 11th inning when Brian Fisher rang a sharp ground ball to Nevada third baseman Zach Carter, who bobbled it and then threw errantly toward home plate to allow the winning run. New for some The NBC World Series has been around for 76 years, but it's still new for some players. Andrew Riddick of the Denver Cougars spent most of this summer playing independent ball for the Kalamazoo (Mich.) Kings. He got a call a week before the tournament started asking him to play for the Cougars. I've never even heard of this, which is pretty surprising, Riddick said. It's been going on for 76 years. The guy just said he had an open spot to play in the NBC World Series and they needed a player. Riddick was a nice fit, going 2 for 4 with a home run in Denver's 9-0 victory over the Rock City (N.C.) Red Sox. Just don't ask him who's playing first base. I don't really know any of their names yet, he said, laughing. But I believe there's destiny and this was just meant to be. Too hot to trot Plaza Tire (Mo.) Capahas' Daryl Graham was on fire at the plate, singling in all five plate appearances in the team's 7-3 win over Columbia (Texas), but maybe a little too hot literally. Graham collapsed in the eighth inning tracking down a fly ball due to cramps from dehydration. My whole body just started to cramp up, Graham said. I fell to the ground and my teammates had to stretch me out. I thought I was fine after that. But after returning to the team's hotel an hour after the game, Graham once again collapsed and had to be taken to the emergency room to be treated. Plaza Tire had 16 hours between its 8-2 loss Tuesday night to the Seattle Studs and its game on Wednesday. They just said it was dehydration, Graham said. They said I was probable for Friday's game. Read more: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article246.html#1371698514 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article246.html BY TAYLOR ELDRIDGE Eagle correspondent There wasnt enough time to think for Ronnie Romo, with a baseball sizzling toward him through the muggy air at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Wednesday night.The Wichita Elite Slugger first baseman had to rely solely on instincts. It was impulse for him to raise his glove, catch the ball, tag first base and throw to second. All of that was just reaction, Romo said. I didnt really know what happened until I was running in to the dugout and I was like, Hey, that was three outs. Romo started a triple play in the third inning of the opening-round game at the National Baseball Congress World Series game that seemed to leave the Kenai (Alaska) Peninsula Oilers astonished for the rest of the Sluggers 6-3 victory. When the play occurred, the Oilers were in a middle of a promising rally with runners on first and second and a 3-0 lead. It was empowering, Romo said. It felt so huge. They had a rally going and after that, they just shut down. The played spurred one of the first big upsets of the tournament. The Sluggers were a last-minute fill-in after Kenais Alaska League mates, the Fairbanks Goldpanners, withdrew from the tournament on Sunday. Sluggers manager Steve Jansen received a call that his team was in on Sunday afternoon. He then tried to pull together players who hadnt left town 18 members of the original team were in uniform Wednesday. I was pretty much ready to hang it up for the summer, Sluggers second baseman Nic Cole said. I was actually on the golf course 10 hours away when I got the call. I was like, Yeah, Ill play. Ive wanted to play in this thing all summer long. The Oilers lived up to their strong Alaska League reputation early, taking a 3-0 lead after Garrett Wittles drove in two runs with a single. But momentum swung after the triple play. The Oilers were passive in their movements, while Wichita took on a nothing-to-lose attitude as Jansen liked to call it. It just looked like they didnt have the energy we had out there, said Brandon Hoefler, the Sluggers center fielder. Hector Acosta started the fourth inning with a lead-off triple and scored on a Romo single. The next inning the Sluggers tied the score on two hits, a hit by pitch and a wild pitch. The pressure never stopped coming from Wichita after that. A crucial Kenai error extended the sixth inning and the Sluggers capitalized when Hoefler singled in a run, and then they executed a double steal of second base and home to take a 5-3 lead. Kenai didnt threaten the rest of the game. A lot of people didnt think we belonged here, Jansen said. I think we proved otherwise today. Jansen said he doesnt mind if the Sluggers take on the underdog role for the rest of the tournament. In fact, he openly embraces it. I absolutely love it, he said. These guys are feeing off it. They see the big names on the other roster and they dont care. These guys dont care. Read more: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article247.html#1371698515 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article247.html By Chris Elliott The Wichita Eagle K.C. Pfister's two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning resonated throughout Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The crack of his bat was followed by the roar of the crowd a noise that only grew louder as the ball traveled over the left field fence to give the Haysville Heat a 5-4 lead over Chillicothe on the way to a 6-4 win on Monday. Pfister's home run was the determining factor in the win, as the Heat would tack on another run in the bottom of the ninth thanks to a RBI double by Brock Green that scored Gary Owens. Chillicothe designated hitter Steve Martin put the Mudcats' first runs on the board with a two-run home run to left field to give his team a 4-3 lead. His blast was followed by a single by Jake Jadlowski. This short offensive surge proved to be the only time throughout that Haysville pitcher David Harden seemed fazed by the Chillicothe batters as Harden lasted almost six innings. Ben Harty scored Pfister from first with a double in the top of the third for a 1-0 lead with two outs. Harden breezed through the early innings thanks to great placement and above-average efforts from both his outfielders and infielders. He threw three innings of scoreless baseball for the Heat and didn't show any signs of slowing down. Harden's luck, however, changed in the fourth after he issued a walk and Chillicothe runners advanced on an error and a fielder's choice. Then he hit the Mudcats' Steve Martin with a pitch with the bases loaded to bring home Bobby Leeper. Haysville finally got into an offensive rhythm in the top of the fifth. With two outs on the board the batters got a little more aggressive and so did the runners. Brock Green and Ben Kline hit two RBI singles in a row in the gap between the first and second to drive in runners from second. Both hits just so happened to be hard ground balls. The Heat took a 3-1 lead and gave Harden a little room to breathe. Harden found himself in trouble again thanks to a couple of errors in the bottom of the fifth. With bases loaded and no outs, Harden gave up another unearned run after he was called for a balk, which allowed the Mudcats Andrew James to get across the plate. Thanks to the arm of Haysville right fielder Nate Shaver the inning didn't get too out of control. With one out, Shaver foiled a sacrifice fly attempt by the Mudcats and gunned down Louie Templeton for the double play to get Harden out of the inning with minimal damage. Sedalia 15, Derby 4 The Sedalia Bombers turned a close game into a blowout against Derby, chalking up nine runs over the final three innings after leading 6-3. Sedalia amassed a total of 19 hits, including four home runs that were split by catcher Jose Behar and right fielder John Wegener with two each. They know we're going to hit. As long as our pitching staff can keep us in there we can support them with the runs, Behar said. We have a pretty good offense. We got a couple of runs and knew that we could trust the pitching. The pitching trusted the offense too. Read more: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article242.html#1371698516 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article242.html By Chris Elliott The Wichita Eagle The Kenai Peninsula Oilers have yet to play a game in the NBC World series, so the thought of a hot streak is irrelevant at this point. However, when they do finally get a chance to take field there's no doubt that the Oilers will look for a little bit of infielder Garrett Wittels' magic at the plate to carry over. Wittels ended his junior season with the Panthers Florida International on a 56-game hitting streak and would like to help his summer-league team from Kenai out in any way he can. Wittels' streak is two short of Robin Ventura's NCAA record of 58 straight games at Oklahoma State in 1987. Our coaches have done a good job of making me very comfortable out there in Alaska, especially the last couple of weeks with adjusting to the climate, Wittels said. They've done a good job of getting our team ready to play. We're definitely in this tournament to win it. Wittels will likely approach the plate with the same conviction that he used while playing for his college squad focusing more on the game than his personal stats. Sometimes my team needs me to get a sac bunt or my teams needs me to walk. It all just depends on what they need from me, Wittels said. I just go out there and try to help my team every game. Wittels said the only time he really focuses on protecting the plate and getting a hit is when a game is out of reach and he has had a bad night at the plate. Wittels said he has a little bit more motivation thanks to the welcoming weather of Wichita. I like it a lot. Especially because I'm from Miami. I'm used to this heat, he said. Being out there and being able to sweat all the time is definitely a good thing. Five-hit game for Behar Jose Behar went 5 for 6 with six RBIs in Sedalia's 15-4 win over Derby and was a triple away from hitting for the cycle on Monday night. Don't feel too bad for Behar, though, as he had two home runs against the Twins. One little hit can spark a big rally, and everybody contributed today, Behar said. It wasn't only me. From one through nine everybody contributed with a hit or an RBI. I don't want to put all of the credit to me. We had 19 hits. Plenty of strikes Gunnison Colts pitcher Charlie Stevens threw 8 1/3 inningsfor the Gunnison Colts in their 2-1 win over the Greeley Grays, and had 13 strikeouts in the process. Stevens only gave up one hit and one earned run in the outing. Read more: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article243.html#1371698517 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article243.html By CHRIS ELLIOTT The Wichita Eagle Dustin Quattrochi threw a shutout for the Crestwood (Ill.) Panthers in a 2-0 win over the Denver Bombers in the first game Tuesday morning. Quattrochi scattered nine singles and only walked one batter. Dustin was ahead in the count most of the day, Panthers coach Bill Storrs. He made them earn their way on base. He had a couple of quick innings... six- or seven-pitch innings. Going into the ninth I was going to take him out, but he told me he was OK to finish up so I had to leave him in there. Force fed The San Diego Force put up 12 runs in the second inning of its 18-8 win over the Katy (Texas) Collegians in the 10 a.m. game. The Force almost batted around twice in that inning. San Diego first baseman Christopher Moody was responsible for driving in three runs in the second. He drove in teammate Travis Taijeron during his first at-bat with a single to right field, and in the same inning Moody doubled to center field to score Brandon Decker and Josh Miller. cccc The San Diego Stars had monumental offensive outings from shortstop Anthony Long and second baseman Robbie Scott in a 13-6 win over Columbia (Texas). Both batters went 3 for 4 and drew two walks. Read more: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article245.html#1371698518 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article245.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, August 1, 2010 WICHITA, Kansas The National Baseball Congress announced today the Fairbanks (AK) Goldpanners, from the Alaska Baseball League, will not be participating in the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. With Fairbanks decision not to participate the Kenai (AK) Peninsula Oilers will now move to game 16 as the Alaska Baseball League Champion in the bracket, and play their opening game on Wednesday, August 4th. The Hutchinson (KS) Monarchs, who were the Mid-Kansas Collegiate Regional Champion, will now move to game 6 on the bracket and take on the League City (TX) Hornets on Tuesday, August 3rd. Filling the Fairbanks vacancy will be the Wichita (KS) Elite Sluggers, they will play the Kenai (AK) Peninsula Oilers on Wednesday, August 4th in game 16 on the bracket. Fairbanks Todd Dennis, Assistant General Manager, notified the National Baseball Congress office via e-mail on Sunday afternoon at 3:45 PM of their decision. Dennis stated, I regret to inform you that the Goldpanners cannot participate in the tournament this year. Due to a late-season collapse, and many player losses that cannot be overcome, we just won't be able to participate. Changing the bracket three-days into the World Series is not something we like doing said NBC Operations Manager Casey Walkup. But when a team decides not to participate, we have to make the necessary adjustments which results in adding a local team to complete the bracket. All bracket and schedule changes to the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual NBC World Series can be seen on the NBC website, . For more information contact Casey Walkup, NBC Operations Manager, at 316-264-6887 or via e-mail at . National Baseball Congress Find Us On Facebook: www.nbcbaseball.com Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article238.html#1371698519 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article238.html WICHITA, KS In nearly 100 degree heat the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs defeated the Denver Bombers, 2-0 in the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual NBC Tournament at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Valley Center got on the board in the first. Chance Ross reached on an error and later scored on a Jeff Hutton hit to go up 1-0. That score held until the sixth when the Diamond Dawgs David Harris scored on a throwing error to go up two. Despite six hits the Bombers were held scoreless by Valley Center Pitcher Scott Wingo, who threw a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts. With the win Valley Center advances in the winners bracket to play on Tuesday. Denver now moves to the losers bracket and will look to stay alive in the World Series on Tuesday. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article239.html#1371698520 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article239.html WICHITA, KS Liberal (KS) Bee Jays defeated the Austin (TX) Gold Sox 8-1, Saturday on El Mexico Caf Buy Out Night at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Liberal took a four run lead in the top of the first inning aided by four Gold Sox errors and never looked back. Edwin Arroyo, Bee Jays second baseman, led the way with a three for five performance at the plate, scoring two of the Bee Jays eight runs. Arroyo, a native of Puerto Rico, described his teams offensive strategy as aggressive. Tyler Gipson of the Gold Sox was two for three with one RBI, while teammate Greg Coppens added two hits in the loss. The Bee Jays advance in the winners bracket and will play Thursday. Austin will now have to battle through the losers bracket to keep any hopes alive of their first ever national championship. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article240.html#1371698521 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article240.html WICHITA, KS In Sundays night-cap the Chillicothe (MO) Mudcats received a stellar pitching performance by Sean Potter who threw a complete game shutout, striking out seven, to defeat the Everett (WA) Merchants 7-0 at the 76th Annual BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series. Chillicothe had an impressive night offensively as well with eight different players contributing to a total of fourteen hits. Shortstop Jake Brown went two for four at the plate with 2 RBI, while Jared King was three for five and Brett Chamberlin was two for four. Although, the Merchants were scoreless, Everett outfielder Andy Lyon was two for three on the night. The win advances Chillicothe in the winners bracket where they will play the Haysville (KS) Heat Monday night, August 2nd, at 7:30 PM. Everett now has a quick turn around and will play the Nevada (MO) Griffons Monday morning at 10:30 AM in an elimination game. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article241.html#1371698522 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article241.html WICHITA, KS- The St. Joseph (MO) Mustangs defeated the Greeley (CO) Grays 10-2 in eight innings, at Lawrence Dumont Stadium. This was the first of three games slated for Saturday of the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. The defense for both the Mustangs and Grays held the game scoreless until the bottom of the third inning when St Joe put up five hits. Along with the five hits, two errors from the Greeley (CO) Grays led to a Mustangs 4-0 lead. The Mustangs added another run on two hits, in the bottom of the fourth pushing the lead to five. Bob Terry of the Greeley (CO) Grays hit a two-run homerun in the top of the fifth to give the Grays hope for a come back. Although, the Grays had many opportunities with runners on base they could not capitalize. The sixth and seventh innings resulted in two more runs for the St. Joe, and three in the 8th capped off a 10-2 run rule win. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article236.html#1371698523 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article236.html WICHITA, KS- The Haysville (KS) Heat defeated the Nevada (MO) Griffons 8-3, concluding the second night of the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. The Haysville Heat displayed their talent with eight runs, fifteen hits, and two errors. Catcher Ben Harvey started the hitting frenzy with a solo homerun in the bottom of the second inning, goingtwo for three on the night. Right handed pitcher Kyle Cremers received the win pitching seven inningsgiving up just one run. The Nevada Griffons didnt give up without a battle. At the top of the eighth inning the Griffons showed signs of a comeback, but fell short. They had eight hits and three runs. Catcher Albert Selanders ended the game two for four, and Zach Carter went one for three, with one RBI. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article237.html#1371698524 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article237.html WICHITA, KS- The Derby (KS) Twins, of the Jayhawk League, shutout Play Ball Sports (CO), 18U Hap Dumont Champions, 11-0 in six innings at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Friday night. This matchup was the first game of the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series. Twins pitcher John Anderson threw a complete game with eight strikeouts giving up just two hits. Derby scored six in the third to go up 7-0, and a two run homerun by Cole Waddell in the sixth completed the run rule. Waddell was two for four with four RBI to lead to Twins, while Dillon Hazlett finished the game two for four with three RBI. With the loss Play Ball Sports moves to the losers bracket and will play Sunday, August 1st against the loser of Team Tulsa (OK) Red Rockets and Sedalia (MO) Bombers. Derby advances in the winners bracket and will play the winner of Team Tulsa (OK) Red Rockets and Sedalia (MO) Bombers on Monday, August 2nd. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article234.html#1371698525 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article234.html WICHITA, KS- Sedalia (MO) Bombers defeated Tulsa (OK) Red Rockets 12-4 on the opening night of BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual NBC Tournament at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Sedalia scored four runs in the second inning and a Jonathan Wegener homerun gave the Bombers a 5-0 lead in the fifth. Wegener was two for five with two runs scored and two RBI on the night. Jake Parsons lead off double sparked a four run Red Rockets inning cutting the deficit to one after five. Parsons led Tulsa going four for four with two runs scored. In the eight the Bombers blew it open sending eleven batters to the plate, scoring seven runs. Jeremy Patton's two hit inning piloted a seven run frame in the 12-4 run rule victory. Patton finished the night three for five; Jose Behar was two for four. The loss moves the Red Rockets to the loser's bracket where they will play Play Ball Sports on Sunday, August 1st, at 1pm. Sedalia advances in the winner's bracket to play the Derby Twins on Monday, August 2nd at a to be determined time. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article235.html#1371698526 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article235.html Friday,July30th Opening Night by The Kansas African American Museum 7:00 PM Game 39:30 PM Game 4 Saturday, July 31st National Night Out Fireworks by Meritrust Credit Union 5:00 PM Game 2 Greeley (CO) Grays vs. St. Joeseph (MO) Mustangs 7:30 PM Game 1 Gunnison (CO) Colts vs. El Dorado Broncos 10:00 PMGame 9 Nevada (MO) Griffons vs. Haysville (KS) Heat Sunday, August 1st El Mexico Cafe Night (Tickets at 2544 S. Seneca) 1:00 PMGame 22Play Ball Sports (CO)vs. Team Tulsa (OK) Red Rockets 5:00 PMGame 11Denver (CO) Bombers vs. V. Center (KS) Diamond Dawgs 7:30 PMGame8 Austin (TX) Gold Sox vs. Liberal (KS) Bee Jays 10:00 PMGame 10Everett (WA) Merchants vs. Chillicothe (MO) Mudcats ***Bracket and Schedule Subject to Change*** Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article233.html#1371698527 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article233.html NBC Midwest Regional All-Tournament Team Clint Stroud Haysville Heat 1B Scott Kimble Haysville Heat 2B K.C. Pfister Haysville Heat 3B Ben Kline Haysville Heat SS David Harris Valley Center OF Garrett Bayliff Derby Twins OF Gary Owens Haysville Heat OF Tyler Smith El Dorado Broncos C Mitch Manning Wichita Elite Sluggers C Robbie Rea El Dorado Broncos DH Cody Dyvig Valley Center UTL Drew Rainey Derby Twins P Brian Flynn El Dorado Broncos P Joseph Kornbust Wichita Wheat Kings P Joe McGrew Derby Twins P Kyle Cremers Haysville Heat P Gary Owens Haysville Heat MVP Thursday, July 22nd 6:00pm - Wednesday, July 21st 5:00pm - (Elite Sluggers Eliminated) 8:00pm -(Broncos Eliminated - 3rd Place) Tuesday, July 20th 1:00pm - (Diamond Dawgs Eliminated) 4:00pm - (Rangers Eliminated) 7:00pm - Monday, July 19th 10:00am - (Rebels Eliminated) 1:00pm - (Wheat Kings Eliminated) 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Sunday, July 18th 10:00am - (Astros Eliminated) 1:00pm - (Knights Eliminated) 4:00pm - (Blue Jays Eliminated) 7:00pm - (Monarchs Eliminated) Saturday, July 17th 10:00am- 1:00pm - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Friday, July 16th 10:00am - 1:00pm - 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article232.html#1371698528 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article232.html The BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series is right around the corner which means it's time for another year of Baseball 'Round the Clock. This year Baseball 'Round the Clock will take place from August 6th - August 8th. Lastyear 460-fans signed up for Baseball 'Round the Clock' and this year proves tobe even bigger with bigger and better prizes. If you think you can survive Baseball 'Round the Clock 2010, 17-games in 56-hours, make sure to sign up early! This years registration fee is 15 in advance, 20 if you sign up on August 6th, which will get you a general admission ticket for all 17-games which is at 25 value. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article231.html#1371698529 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article231.html WICHITA, Kansas -- The 2010 National Baseball Congress Midwest Regionalfield and bracket is set.Lawrence-DumontStadium, in Wichita, KS, willhostto the NBC Midwest Regional beginning on Friday, July 16th with a champion crowned on Thursday, July 22nd. The 2010 Midwest Regional Champion will be presented with acheck for 2,600 and a berth in the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series to be played in Wichita from July 30th through August 13th. In 2009 the El Dorado Broncos, from the Jayhawk Collegiate Baseball League, were the NBC Midwest Regional Champions, therefore receive the top seed in this years NBC qualifier, and went on to become the NBC World Series Champions. Joining the Broncos as seeded teamsin this years 12-team field, based on their 2009 Regional finish,will be theWichita Elite Sluggers (Walter Johnson League), Newton Rebels (Walter Johnson League),and Park City Rangers (Walter Johnson League).Other teams rounding out the bracket are the Air Capital Astros (River City Victory League), Derby Twins (Jayhawk League), Haysville Heat(Jayhawk League),Hutchinson Monarchs (Walter Johnson League),Lindsborg Knights (Walter Johnson League),Salina Blue Jays (Walter Johnson League),Valley Center Diamond Dawgs (Walter Johnson League)and Wichita Wheat Kings (Walter Johnson League). For ticket information call the NBC Office at 316-264-6887. Find the National Baseball Congress on facebook!!! Search: nbcbaseball -NBC- Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article229.html#1371698530 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article229.html WICHITA, KS- The National Baseball Congress World Series and Cox Communications have partnered to air the championship game of the BaseballSavings.com 76th annual National Baseball Congress World Series on Kansas 22. The game is scheduled for Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. and caps off 15 days of baseball in the nation's largest and most historic amateur tournament. This nationwide tournament is a Wichita tradition that Kansas 22 is proud to be a part of, said Janet Barnard, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Cox Kansas/Arkansas. Cox customers across 85 Kansas communities can watch as the nations finest baseball athletes go head-to-head when this years championship round airs live with exclusive coverage on Cox Cable channel 22 The game will be re-telecast twice and will be made available for the On Demand platform. The National Baseball Congress is very excited about this partnership with COX Communications, said, Casey Walkup, Operations Manager for the National Baseball Congress. Kansas 22 has proved to be the leader in the state when it comes to televising major sporting events. We feel being back on television for the first time since 2005 will provide our tournament and its stellar players with the coverage they deserve, potentially leading to a larger television audience in the future. Kansas 22 is the premier television station for Kansas programming, continually airing events with statewide interest. The BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series runs from July 30th-August 13th. Tournament passes are on sale now. For more information, call the NBC office at (316) 264-6887. Find the National Baseball Congress on facebook!!! Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article228.html#1371698531 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article228.html You can now find an updated list of NBC Alumni currently playing in Major League Baseball. Click on theAlumni in MLB tab at the right of theNBC Homepage. If youknow of any additional players that we are missing please forward that information to , and inlcude the NBCTeam he played for and his current Major Leagueteam name. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article227.html#1371698532 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article227.html The National Baseball Congress is now taking your nominations for the 2010 NBC Graduate of the Year. The criteria is as follows: Former NBC PlayerPlayed in an NBC Affiliated League, NBC Regional or the NBC World SeriesPlayed during the 2009 season in the Major LeaguesPlease send all nominations to by June 6th 2010. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article226.html#1371698533 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article226.html BaseballSavings.com76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series WICHITA, KS- The National Baseball Congress (NBC) is pleased to announce Wichita-based BaseballSavings.com as the title sponsor of the 76th annual NBC World Series. BaseballSavings.com is a specialized brand in the portfolio of The Golf Warehouse, a division of Redcats USA. The National Baseball Congress is very excited to reach a deal with BaseballSavings.com as the title sponsor of our 76-year old tournament, said Casey Walkup, Operations Manager for the NBC. This partnership joins two heavy hitters in the baseball industry who both call Wichita home, yet have a direct impact on the game across the country. The NBC World Series is the most well-known and most historic collegiate tournament around, and partnering with BaseballSavings.com, the #1 online baseball retailer in the world, is the first homerun of the BaseballSavings.com NBC World Series. Baseball Savings is committed to providing the largest and broadest selection of baseball products in the world, as well as providing excellent customer service and support to all NBC players and sports enthusiasts who demand the best performing, name brand products at reasonable prices. BaseballSavings.com is extremely proud to be the title sponsor of this outstanding historical event, said Brad Wolansky, CEO of BaseballSavings.com. The Baseball Savings family not only loves the game, our team is passionate about offering high performing, quality products to players and fans alike who are captivated by America's favorite pastime, baseball. 2010 marks the 76th year of the National Baseball Congress World Series dating back to 1935 when Raymond Hap Dumont, then a Wichita sporting goods salesman, offered Satchel Paige 1,000 to bring his team to Wichita and compete in the first ever NBC World Series. The BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual NBC World Series begins Friday, July 30th and will crown a champion on Friday, August 13th at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. For more information on the BaseballSavings.com 76th Annual National Baseball Congress World Series contact Casey Walkup, NBC Operations Manager, at or for tickets cal 316-264-6887. Find the NBC on the web at and on Facebook at . About Redcats USA Redcats USA is a dynamic, multi-channel, web-driven home-shopping leader, with numerous well-known brands in its portfolio: AVENUE, Woman Within, Jessica London, Roaman's, KingSize, BrylaneHome and BrylaneHome Kitchen sold on OneStopPlus.com, The Sportsman's Guide and The Golf Warehouse. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including men's and women's plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and sporting goods/outdoor gear. Redcats USA is a Redcats Group company. -National Baseball Congress- Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article225.html#1371698534 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article225.html WICHITA, KS- The National Baseball Congress and Pepsi Cola announced a five-year partnership on Thursday. Pepsi is a brand that's known worldwide and we are delighted to be working with them for the next five seasons, said NBC General Manager Josh Robertson. We've had a great relationship with Coca Cola over the last six years, but this was a great opportunity to gain tremendous exposure for our organization. The partnership takes place immediately and makes Pepsi Cola the official soft drink provider at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. We are very excited to be working with the NBC, said Pepsi Cola's New Business Sales Manager Steve King. They have offered a great product for fans of all ages over the last seventy-fiveyears and we are proud to now be a part of that. The 76th Annual NBC World Series Presented by BaseballSavings.com runs from July 30th - August 13thin Wichita, KS at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. For tickets, call the National Baseball Congress at (316) 264-6887. Find the NBC on Facebook at . -National Baseball Congress- Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article224.html#1371698535 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article224.html Toronto, ON Pointstreak.com Inc. and The National Baseball Congress (NBC) are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement which will see Pointstreak provide real-time scoring, official statistics and administration services for the 2010 NBC World Series. The National Baseball Congress is very excited to partner with Pointstreak for the 2010 NBC World Series. This summer will be the 76th NBC World Series held in Wichita, KS, and though we have a historic reputation, we are now taking steps toward becoming more fan friendly on the internet across the country with our Pointstreak partnership. This will offer our fans, players and coaches one location to keep up with live stats and tournament stats throughout the 15-day tournament, said Casey Walkup, Operations Manager at the NBC. Pointstreak has put a lot of effort into making this system very user friendly and viewer friendly therefore we feel its the best program around. In the future we hope to have all of our affiliated leagues and teams on board with Pointstreak to offer one location for all regular season, regional tournament and World Series stats throughout the entire summer. Pointstreak's will streamline the process of capturing and delivering game statistics for the World Series and deliver those events to the NBC website in real-time for the benefit of players, fans and media partners. A unique feature of Pointstreak's baseball statistical solution is Game Live, a real-time flash application that streams play-by-play baseball results over a 3-D graphical image of a baseball diamond. Pointstreak Stats for baseball is also geared towards the needs of media sources, providing Associated Press (AP) formatted box scores, allowing for easy reproduction of baseball stats into print media. We are very proud to have been chosen as the Official Real Time Scoring and Statistics Provider for the National Baseball Congress World Series. To have the ability to deliver real-time scoring and official statistics to their fans and media partners in true real-time will be a great enhancement to the World Series standard operations said Paul Pettipiece, VP of Baseball Operations for Pointstreak, There is a storied history surrounding the NBC World Series and they have earned their spot as one of the Premier Sporting Events in North America we are looking forward this years as one of the best ever . About the National Baseball Congress: The National Baseball Congress of Wichita, Kansas is an organization of 17 amateur and semi-professional baseball leagues operating in the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1934 by Hap Dumont, it has conducted an annual North American championship tournament among its members, The National Baseball Congress World Series, held at Wichita's Lawrence-Dumont Stadium annually since 1935. For further information contact: Casey Walkup NBC Operations Manager casey@wichitawingnuts.com About Pointstreak.com : Pointstreak provides technology driven and business solutions designed to streamline operations while facilitating and enhancing the sport participant, fan and media experience. Pointstreak's product line includes solutions for professional, collegiate, and junior sports leagues as well as for amateur and recreational sports leagues. Pointstreak's technology and products are designed to save sports organizations time, money, and effort and include solutions for statistics, online registration and website design and hosting. More information can be found on Pointstreak's website at www.pointstreaksolutions.com or www.pointstreak.com. For further information contact: Paul Pettipiece - Vice President of Baseball Operations, Pointstreak, ppettipiece@pointstreak.com or (905) 731-9867 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article223.html#1371698536 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article223.html The 2010 NBC Midwest Regional will be held at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium beginning on Friday, July 16th and concluding on Thursday, July 22nd. The Regional will again consist of twelve teams in a double elimination tournament, with the winner receiving a berth to the NBC World Series. The bracket will be filled with the first twelve teams who send their entry fee to the NBC Office. The 76th Annual NBC World Series will be held at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium beginning on Friday, July 30th and concluding with the Championship Game on Friday, August 13th. The tournament will be a 36 Team, double elimiination tournament, with teams either qualifying through Regional Tournaments or winning League Championships. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article222.html#1371698537 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article222.html 2009 Team Trophy Awards (Sponsor)Larry Davis Championship Trophy: El Dorado KS Broncos (Cox Communications) Second Place Trophy: Anchorage AK Glacier Pilots (Sponsor-Go Wichita) Third Place Trophy: Liberal KS BeeJays (Resort Promo Wear) Fourth Place Trophy: Conejo CA Oaks (4 C Tree Farm) Fourth Place Trophy: Hays KS Larks (Ward Lock Key) Fourth Place Trophy: Santa Barbara CA Foresters (Lawn Sprinkler Services Seventh Place Trophy: Crestwood IL Panthers (Park City Convention Tourism) Seventh Place Trophy: Valley Center KS Diamond Dawgs (Park City Convention Tourism) Sportsmanship Award: Valley Center KS Diamond Dawgs (Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission) Best Offensive Team: Anchorage AK Glacier Pilots - .342 BA(EMC Insurance) Best Defensive Team: Anchorage AK Glacier Pilots - .988 Fielding %(Sluggers) Best Team Pitching: El Dorado KS Broncos - 1.67 Team ERA(Wichita Pro Sports) 2009 Individual Trophy Awards (Sponsor)Eric Pintard Most Inspirational Player: Trae Bailey, Rock City NC Red Sox (Park City Convention Tourism) Outstanding Local Player: Ryan Engrav, Wichita KS Sluggers (Companion Animal Hospital) Most Spectacular Play: Derby KS Twins - Triple Steal (Side Pockets) Leading Prospect to the Majors: Tyler Blanford, Santa Barbara CA Foresters (Wichita Fish Co.) Herb Hess Scout of the Year: Larry Wild, NY Mets (Herb Hess Family) Umpire of the Year: Terry Harrison (Lee Reed Engraving) Home Run Trophy: Ryan Delgado, Conejo CA Oaks - 3 (Heroes) Michael Dean RBI Award: Gunnar Glad, Anchorage AK Glacier Pilots - 13 (El Mexico Cafe) Leading Pitcher: Garrett Carpenter, Southern California Bombers (Byers Seamless Guttering) Leading Hitter: Carlos Alonso, Anchorage AK Glacier Pilots (Brett Brothers Bats) Just Block It Catcher Award: David Allbritton, El Dorado KS Broncos (Gehrer's Performance Center) Hap Dumont Award: Roger Sellers (American Family Insurance) Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article221.html#1371698538 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article221.html Conejos started off hot scoring three runs in the first three innings, but the resilient Hays (KS) Larks sparked by Rafael Valenzulas RBI single in the third inning came back to score four in the inning to take the lead 3-4. The Oaks would not be held back. Arin Fowble hit a three run home run in the top of the sixth to give the Oaks a 6-4 lead, a lead they would not give up. The Oaks added two more insurance runs in the top of the ninth to go on to win by the score of 8-5. With the win the Conejos (CA) Oaks advance to the third round to play the winner of the Seattle- San Diego Stars game on August 9th. With the lose Hays moves on the play an elimination game against the San Diego Waves on August 8th. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article177.html#1371698539 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article177.html The El Dorado (KS) Broncos jumped out to an early 0-2 lead with a bases clearing triple in the bottom of the first inning by outfield Travis Whipple. The Southern California Bombers would cut that lead in half the next inning with a bases loaded hit batsman. The Broncos added two more runs in the bottom half of the second with a triple by outfielder Dorian Williams to extend the lead to 1-4. That was all Broncos pitcher Justin Lindsey would need. Lindsey gave up two runs and spread five hits over eight innings, while striking out eight on his way to a victory. The Broncos would add one more run in the bottom of the eighth to secure a 2-5 win over Southern Cal. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article183.html#1371698540 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article183.html The Gunnison Colts came out on top of the Derby (KS) Twins in todays 1:00 PM game. From start to finish this game was a hitters dream with Derby out-hitting Gunnison but came up short in the end, 13-10. The player of the game has to go to Gunnisons Tyree Abshire who went 2-3 with a double, a 3 run home run, 2 base on balls, and 4 RBIs. Also, Abshire scored 3 runs in the contest reaching base all 5 times he came up to the plate. Perry Bradshaw notched a win for Gunnison going 1 2/3 inning with 0 runs, 2 strikeouts and 2 walks. Matt Kretchmer received the loss going 3 1/3 allowing 7 hits, 6 runs (all earned), 1 strike out and 2 walks. Gunnison Colts move on to game 52 which will be played on Sunday the 9th and Derby moves to the losers bracket game 46 which will be played on Saturday the 8th.Written by Zach Taylor. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article176.html#1371698541 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article176.html The Sedalia Bombers and Wichita Sluggers completed a very exciting game under beautiful skies this morning. If you like offense then todays game was for you as there were already thirteen runs and twenty-four hits on the scoreboard after seven innings. The final had Sedalia defeating the Wichita Sluggers by a final score of 10-8. Sedalias Zach Hardin went six innings, gave up nine hits, allowed one earned run, and struck out five. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article174.html#1371698542 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article174.html In the first action of today the Crestwood Panthers narrowly defeated the San Antonio Titans by the score of 6-4. Crestwood stacked five of their six runs in the first three innings only to see San Antonio score three of their four in the last two innings. The Titans starter, Grant Harrelson, was roughed up early having five earned runs charged his way in only two and a third innings. The Titans bullpen settled down for the remainder of the game but the five runs in two innings was too much to overcome. Photo by: www.slapshotphotography.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article167.html#1371698543 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article167.html In todays second game the Los Angeles Rockies eliminated the Missouri Caphas from this years field of competition by a final score of 6-0. A sloppy game most of the way. Six runs scored by LA, but only two of them earned. Crucial errors decided Missouris fate. Jamey Bradshaw of LA pitched a complete game shutout and allowed only five hits with three strikeouts. Photo by: www.slapshotphotography.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article168.html#1371698544 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article168.html Todays third game featured the Clarinda (IA) As defeating the Colorado Springs Doubledays by a final score of 9-6. Clarindas Mick Gaston hit a towering solo shot to left field as As hitters had their way with Colorado Springs pitching. Greg Volz and Brandon Beall each had a three hit day in the losing effort for Colorado Springs. Clarindas bullpen held on to the lead and Dannie Strable was brought in with the bases loaded to seal the deal. Photo by: www.slapshotphotography.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article169.html#1371698545 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article169.html Steve Winnick had three hits and Travis Taijeronhad a homerun to push San Diego past Houston in today's fourth game. San Diego exploded with three runs in the bottom of the first only to have Houston storm back with a five run third inning. The game continued to go back and forth until San Diego's Richard Barrett came out of the bullpen and went five innings with one earned run and four strikeouts to shut down Houston's attack. San Diego Force #19Travis Taijeronbeing congratulated by his coach after hitting a homerun.Photo by: www.slapshotphotography.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article170.html#1371698546 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article170.html Tonight's feature game paired the Santa Barbra Foresters against Kansas' own Team Elite Kings. The Foresters, last year's NBC champions, were able to overtake the Kings with a final score of 3-2. The Kings came out strong in the first inning with a run by Bryce Miller. Late in the bottom of the fourth, Santa Barbra retaliated with two runs by Ryan Goetz and James Meador to take the lead. In the top of the sixth, Kings' Sean Loggins was able to tie the game up after Nate Wilder's single. Santa Barbra's James Wharton took over the lead with a homerun down the third base line in the bottom of the seventh for the win. After securing the go ahead run the Foresters put in their closer at the top of the eighth and rolled on to win the game. This was the first win of the tournament for the defending champions. They will take on Anchorage Glacier Piolts on Saturday. By Ashley Byers Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article172.html#1371698547 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article172.html The San Diego (CA) Stars won their opening game of the 75th NBC World Series by defeating the Orange County (CA) Pioneers by the score of 9-2. The Stars were led by an outstanding performance for their starting pitcher Gabe Ward, who threw strong for 8 1/3 innings. The Stars were led at the plate by Shain Stoner and Derek Ancrum, who each cranked out three hits in their four at bats. Stoner was able to reach base four times throughout the course of the game and Ancrum slammed two tripples during the contest. The Pioneers were able to collect ten hits during the game but were able to only plate two runs. Eric Hempe led the charge for the Pioneers offense going 3 for 5 at the plate. The Pioneers were able to work their starter Alex Curry for four innings before getting pulled in the 5th. With the win the San Diego Stars will play Saturday against the Seattle (WA) Studs. The Orange County Pioneers will next appear in the loser's bracket against the Team Elite (KS) Kings on Friday. That will do it for Thursday's action at the NBC tournament and the end of the 1st round. We will see you tomorrow for Baseball Round the Clock. Writen by Kyle Fritzler. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article173.html#1371698548 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article173.html In an almost flawless game the Seattle Studs went home with a win over the Colorado Springs Doubledays 4-0. The Studs won in impressive fashion, recording zero errors and pitching a shutout. Neither of the two pitchers for the Studs walked a batter and struck out a combined seven batters. The Studs stacked their runs up early - scoring one a piece in the first, second, third and fourth innings. A quick recap of the scoring by the studs - 1st inning: Studs left fielder Shane Shoeneberg doubled to deep center right field and scored a runner. 2nd inning: Studs leadoff hitter and third baseman Tim Steggel singled and drove in Colby Sokol. 3rd inning: A throwing error by the Doubledays right fielder allowed Mark Rockey to score an unearned run. 4th inning: After a fielding error, Nate Baker stole home and picked up the Studs fourth and final score of the game. The Studs will move on to face the Orange County-SD Stars on 8/8. The loss moves the Doubledays into the losers bracket - where they will play the Clarinda (IA) As. Written by: Garret Winsor Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article166.html#1371698549 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article166.html The National Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series continued on this week as the Valley Center (KS) Diamond Dawgs took on the visiting Houston (TX) Apollos in the 5 oclock game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Both teams got on the board early in this one, posting up a single run each in the 1st inning. The Apollos struck first with a single by Dane Yelowvich which drove in lead-off hitter Andrew Dunn. The Diamond Dawgs quickly answered after Kenny Kysar scored off a Jake Marasco single down right field line. After a scoreless 2nd inning, the Apollos regained the lead in the top of the 3rd thanks to a familiar combination. Player/coach Dunn once again scored via a Yelowvich triple to right field, making the score 2-1 in favor of the visiting team. Apollos starting pitcher Ben Blackburn then went to work, making quick work of the Diamond Dawgs in the bottom of the 3rd for a 1-2-3 inning. In all, Blackburn pitched five innings allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits while managing to strike out four batters. Neither team scored again until the bottom of the 8th inning when Valley Center took its first lead of the game. Designated hitter Jeff Hutton doubled to left-center field which brought home pinch runners Darren Boss and Lioney Henriquez making the new score 3-2. Diamond Dawgs relief pitcher Heath Wyatt went on to strike out Kyle Eaves looking and prompted Travis LHommedieu to fly out to left field for the first two outs in the top of the 9th. Derek Dibbens managed to keep hope alive for the Apollos with a line-drive single to right field, only to get caught stealing 2nd base for the final out of the game. The Apollos will now travel to the losers bracket to face the Clarinda (IA) As in an elimination game, while the Diamond Dawgs advance to the third round of the winners bracket in a match up with the Chillicothe (MO) Mudcats. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article165.html#1371698550 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article165.html The Hays Larks soared past the Plaza Tire (MO) Capahas 9-2. Getting a late start on scoring, the Larks scored eight of their nine runs with two each coming in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth innings. Larks catcher Ollie Goulder stood out with one run scored, three hits and three RBI in four at bats. Larks pitcher Andrew Hecks struck out seven batters and threw for eight innings. The win moves the Larks on to face the Conejo (CA) Oaks on Friday. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article164.html#1371698551 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article164.html In a 7-1 blowout victory the San Diego Waves defeated the Play Ball (CO) Sports in opening action on Wednesday. The Waves piled up the runs early, scoring six runs in the first inning. The Sports were unable to answer and could only score a single run which came in the third. Widening the scoring gap, the Waves capped the game with another run in the eighth and never looked back - leaving the Sports in their trail. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article162.html#1371698552 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article162.html Following a disappointing loss on Tuesday night the Nevada (MO) Griffons vented their frustration on the Hap-Dumont Sluggers, coming away with a 4-0 victory. Griffons pitcher Kyle Oesterreicher threw a complete game and walked no batters in an impressive shutout performance. The loss eliminates the Sluggers from the NBC World Series - while the Griffons will play on Sunday against a team to be determined. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article163.html#1371698553 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article163.html In what was a slow and methodical game - with an almost mechanical pace, it was the Conejo (CA) Oaks who went away with the win over the Nevada (MO) Griffons 4-2 in a ten inning crawl. One of the most exciting parts of the early half of the game was a bat that flew out of the hands of Oaks third baseman Ryan Delgado and almost hit a woman behind the third base dugout. The Griffons scored one run in the second inning to be answered by the Oaks - who scored one run in the fourth and fifth. The Griffons tied the game in the eighth with a solo run, the game went to extra innings and was capped off by two run tenth inning by Conejo and a double play defensively. Written by: Garret Winsor Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article161.html#1371698554 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article161.html Morning rain and thunder didnt stop the NBC World Series. The Clarinda (IA) As scored first with a run in the bottom of the first, but the Katy (TX) Collegians matched that with a run in the top of the second. Steven Sultz Baugu broke the tie in the bottom of the fourth with a two-run triple to give Clarinda a 3-1 lead. The Collegians took their only lead in the sixth, with a double by Beau Warren scoring one run, and pinch-hit singles by Seth Lynn and Charles Oddo giving Katy the lead 4-3. But Clarinda responded with its own three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh to take the lead for good with Mick Gaston tying the game with a triple and scoring the go-ahead run on Alvaro Bastos's single. Bastos scored the final run on Ryan Peterson's ground out. The A's prevailed 6-4 to stay alive in the NBCWS at 1-1, while Katy (TX) was eliminated at 1-2. edited by Mike Dean Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article158.html#1371698555 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article158.html The boys from Kansas fell behind early but the Liberal BeeJays beat the San Diego Waves 8-4. The Waves took an early 1-0 lead after the first but the BeeJays fired back with three runs in the third inning. The BeeJays last played against the Fairbanks Goldpanners in a exhibition match victory. An eighth inning rally by the Waves - scoring three runs but them back in the lead but the BeeJays would also have a tremendous eighth inning where they scored five runs. Those five runs came off a pitching meltdown by the Waves, in a sequence where one man was already on base a batter was hit, the next better was walked - followed up by a base hit to mid right field, an infield hit to center right and a powerful blast that resulted in a triple and sent in two runners off a fielding error. The Waves had no answer in the ninth and fell four runs short in the end. Written by: Garret Winsor Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article160.html#1371698556 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article160.html After the unorthodox decision by Crestview manager Bill Storrs to choose the visitors roll after winning the coin flip, both teams begin by playing small ball by combining for 3 sac bunts in the first 2 innings. In the third, with no out, Crestview loads the bases with 2 easy singles and a walk, however Rock Citys pitcher Ben Moore gets out of the jam with a pop out and a timely double playRock Citys second, inning ending double play. In the bottom of the 4th, Rock City finally gets runs on the board after loading the bases with no out. They score 5, with the first coming on an unadvised fielding of a soon to be foul ball. The last four come on two run singles from Josh Montague and Jeremy Peed. Crestwood answers with 2 runs in the top of the 5th. After moving runners to 2nd and 3rd with a sac bunt, a wild pith scores Eric DeBlank and a sac fly by Randy Molina scores Anthony Albano. Crestwood continued to close the gap by scoring 2 in the top of the 7th. DeBlank walked, stole 2nd and was batted in on Albanos triple down the first base line. A ground ball out scored Albano bringing the score to 5-4 at the 7th inning stretch. 5-4 is as close as Crestwood can get as Rock City wins it and advances to play on Friday the winner of the Liberal BeeJays and San Diego Waves game. Crestwood will play the San Antonio Titans on Thursday. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article159.html#1371698557 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article159.html This afternoon's game featured the Gunnison Colts from Colorado and the Clarinda A's from Iowa. The Colts came out on top winning 3-1. Ryan Castellanos got the Colts off to a great start with a three shot homer in the 3rd inning. Castellanos ended the game with two hits and three RBI's in four at bats. The A's attempted to make a comeback in the 9th getting two men on base but were unable to convert. Written by: Tyler Swartzendruber Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article155.html#1371698558 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article155.html What started out as a blowout ended in a close game between the LA Rockies and the Austin, TX Gold Sox. The Rockies were able to hold on to their early game lead and ended up winning 11-10. The Gold Sox made a tremendous comeback in the 8th inning scoring six runs which cut the Rockies lead to one. Neither team was able to score in the 9th inning. The Rockies were lead by short stop Jordan Marks with three hits and one RBI in five at bats. Written by: Tyler Swartzendruber Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article156.html#1371698559 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article156.html The first game this evening was between the Derby Twins and the Casa Grande Cotton Kings. The Twins got off to a great start with help of Kevin Hall who demonstrated tremendous poise by stealing home in the first inning (as part of a triple steal) which allowed them to take a 1-0 lead. Cole Waddell picked up where Kevin left off with a double in the 4th that drove in three runs. Casa Grande showed some life in 7th inning where they managed to score two runs but it wasn't enough. The Twins cruised on to victory with a final score of 6-2. Written by: Tyler Swartzendruber Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article154.html#1371698560 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article154.html The first game in day three at the NBC World Series was a beauty; that is, if you enjoy great pitching and defensive play. Pitchers for both teams threw complete games but it was the San Antonio Titanswho carved out a victory over the Newton Rebels 1-0. The game remained scoreless until the ninth inning when Titans catcher Ryan Morrow hit a sacrifice fly to center field and sent Drew Hamilton in for the winning run. The Rebels are eliminated from the tournament and the victory moves the Titans on to face the loser of the game between the Rock City (NC) Red Sox and the Crestwood (IL) Panthers. Written by: Garret Winsor Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article152.html#1371698561 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article152.html In the longest game (both in time and innings played) of the 75 years of the NBC World Series the Chillicothe Mudcats came away with a win over the Colorado Sox 4-1. The Mudcats took an early 1-0 lead, scoring in the first inning. They remained in the lead all the way until the Sox scored a solo run in the ninth inning and tied the game. The game remained tied 1-1 until the Mudcats scored three runs in the top of the fifteenth inning. It was a late night for everyone as the game officially finished at 3:01 AM Written by: Garret Winsor Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article157.html#1371698562 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article157.html The 2009 NBC Midwest Regional champion El Dorado Broncos won in high scoring fashion over the Katy (TX) Collegians 9-6. The Broncos fell behind by two runs after the first inning but answered back with two of their own in the second and third. The Collegians retook the lead with a strong fifth inning in which they snatched three runs. Not to be outdone, the Broncos took it in stride and fired back with one run scored in the sixth and seventh; two in the eighth and a final parting shot with one run scored in the ninth. The Collegians could only score one run in the eighth after their explosive fifth inning and fell three runs short in the end. It was poise that helped the Broncos recover after walking a batter with the bases loaded in the fifth and giving up the lead. The Broncos experience in the NBC Midwest Regional surely helped out - having been battletested and undefeated in that tournament. Written by: Garret Winsor Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article153.html#1371698563 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article153.html Taking the lead in the first inning the Southern California Bombers never relented and went on to win the game 6-0 over the Game Time (LA) Rockies. The sixth inning fueled the Bombers for another scoring run - they picked up two runs after first baseman Frank Corpus tripled down the left field line and drove in a run Corpus later scored after tagging up on a flyout in the same inning. The Bombers defense was outstanding, only allowing four hits and giving up no runs in what was the first shutout of the 75th NBC World Series. The Bombers will be playing on Friday and the Rockies will be playing tomorrow morning at 10:30 AM. Written by: Garret Winsor Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article148.html#1371698564 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article148.html In the 1:00 PM game played today at the NBC World Series it was the Colorado Springs Doubledays who prevailed over the San Antonio Titans 9-3. The game got off to a fast pace with both teams scoring two runs in the first three innings. The Doubledays sprang ahead of the Titans with a thunderous fifth inning where they scored seven runs. The Titans could only answer back with a solo run in the seventh and fell well short of a comeback. Doubledays center fielder Chris Dixon stood out with solid numbers - four hits, two runs scored and two RBI in five at bats. Written by: Garret Winsor Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article144.html#1371698565 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article144.html The Wichita Sluggers defeated the Austin (TX) Gold Sox 3-2. Sluggers left fielder Ryan Engrav helped out and had one run scored on two hits and also had one RBI. The game played out as a methodical defensive duel but the Sluggers also committed four errors and barely escaped with the victory. The Gold Sox will play tomorrow morning at 8 AM against the San Antonio Titans. With the win, the Sluggers will next face the Sedalia Bombers. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article145.html#1371698566 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article145.html In a game that got off to a wild start the Sedalia (MO) Bombers snuck away with a 9-7 victory over the Newton Rebels. The Bombers leapt to a 5-0 lead after the end of the first inning. Two errors by the Rebels early in the game cost them three runs, they also scored two of their own runs in the second to put the score at 5-2. The Bombers decided to try to put the game away and scored a solo run in the third and three more in the fourth. A late rally by the Rebels, one run in the sixth and two each in the seventh and eighth closed the gap between the two teams but the Bombers held on to a two run lead through the ninth and clinched the game. Bombers DH Jason McBride came up big with two runs scored and two RBI. Written by: Garret Winsor Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article146.html#1371698567 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article146.html The Chickasha As beat the Colorado Sox 3-1 in the closing game of day one at the NBC World Series. As pitcher Reece Dodd was on his way to a no-hitter until the Sox hit twice in the seventh inning. The first inning gave the As their first lead of the game, they also picked up solo runs in the fourth and the sixth innings. Attempting to salvage the game, the As made pitching changes late in the game but allowed the Sox to tie the game with one run coming in the eighth and two more in the ninth. The game went into extra innings with the Sox getting the winning run in the twelfth inning. Written by: Garret Winsor Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article147.html#1371698568 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article147.html The second game of the NBC World series was won by the Collegians of Katy, Texas. The Collegians got off to a great start by taking a 4-0 lead in the first inning. They were able to maintain their lead and ended up winning 5-3. Play Ball Sports of Colorado made a good attempt to come back by loading the bases in the 6th, 8th and 9th innings; however they only managed to score three runs. The Collegians were led by Beau Warren with four hits, two RBIs in five at bats. Written by: Tyler Swartzendruber Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article139.html#1371698569 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article139.html The opening gameof the NBC World Seriespitted the Team Elite Kings and Hap Dumont Sluggers in a matchup of two teams from Wichita. The Kings topped the Sluggers 6-4. The Sluggers got off to a fast start bypicking up three runs in the first inning. The Sluggers tried to answer with two runs of their own in the third inning but the Kings retailiated and picked up two more in the fourth and one more in the fifth inning. The Sluggers could only manage to pick up two more runs in the late innings and sputtered out by the ninth, unable to score two more runsin anattempt at alate rally. The Kings finished second in the NBC Midwest Regional and will move on to play on August 6th at 7:30 PM against last years NBC World Series champion, the Santa Barbara Foresters. Written by: Garret Winsor Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article138.html#1371698570 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article138.html The 2009 NBC World Series Brackets are now posted and ready for play to begin today! I sincerely apologize for taking so long to prepare this bracket, but there have been major challenges this summer. Becase of the number of teams who have dropped from the tournament, we had to completely rework the brackets three times. The problem was to honor the dates of each team's first game and to work around that in scheduling successive games. I certainly hope that the 75th Anniversary World Series is a successful and enjoyable one for everyone involved. Click to access the 2009 NBC WORLD SERIES BRACKETS. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article137.html#1371698571 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article137.html TheEl Dorado Broncos are thewinners of the 2009 NBC Midwest Regional, defeating the Team Elite Kings 15-4. We look forward to seeing how the Broncos will perform in the NBC World Series. As the last game of the NBC Midwest Regional has concluded we would like thank all of our guests that have attended the games the past week and to all of the great teams, players, coaches, fans, volunteers and sponsors that help put on a great tournament..This is the 75th year of NBC baseball and we are proud to keep this time honored tradition of Wichita alive. We look forward to seeing you at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium for all of our Wichita Wingnuts games and during August 1st-15th, when the NBC World Series is underway. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article136.html#1371698572 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article136.html In a battle to move on to theNBCMidwest Regionalchampionship game it was the Team Elite Kings taking the win over the Newton Rebels 3-2. The biggest highlight of the game wasthe two run bombhit by Rebels right fielder Andrew Revall in the ninth inning. It was apowerful hit which sent the ballhurling towards to left center field and cleared the park that gave the Rebelssome much needed hope as they tried to erase the 3-0 hole they were in. The Kings had built their lead with one run in the first and second innings and picking up their third runin the eigth. The home run did not lead up to a comeback but instead left the teamwith the bitter loss of defeat after their next batter struck out. The loss makes the Rebels the third place team in the NBCMidwest Regional. The Team Elite Kings will move on to face the El Dorado Broncosto be theNBC Midwest Regional champions andgives them achance to avenge an earlier lossin the tournament. Written by: Garret Winsor Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article134.html#1371698573 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article134.html Winning by a large margin, the El Dorado Broncos took home the NBC Midwest Regional championship with blowout win over the Team Elite Kings, 15-4. The game featured several players awarded spots on the Midwest Regional's all tournament team including tournament MVP Eliot Frey, center fielder for the Broncos.Frey had two RBI and scored three runs off four hits in six at bats. Also assisting the Broncos, was right fielderWes Cunningham who hadalmostidentifical numbers as Frey but drove in two more runs. Both teams used a slew of pitchers in the closing game of the tournament, the Broncos utilized five pitchers and the Kings used seven in the game. The game took early form with both teams scoring a string of runs, particularly the Broncos, who had scored nine runs by the end of the third inning. The Kings tried tosurge back and contendbut managed only to score in the first half of the game and never made a comeback. After the game was over both teams were awarded 2,600 for coming in first and second place. Written by: Garret Winsor Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article135.html#1371698574 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article135.html With the 5-1 victory over the Park City Rangers the Newton Rebels move one game closer to the NBC Midwest Regional championship game. They will have to play the Team Elite Kings to get a rematch against the El Dorado Broncos, who sent both teams into the losers bracket. Rebels pitcherKyle Cremersthrew all nine innings against the Rangers and only gave up one run in the process. Right fielder Andrew Revall came up big with two RBI and one run scored in just three at bats. Written by: Garret Winsor Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article133.html#1371698575 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article133.html In a closely watched matchupbetween the Newton Rebels and the Wichita Sluggers the Rebels won3-1. Rebels pitcher Alex Laabs threw a complete nine inning game and allowed only one unearned run, he walked two batters and struck out three. While the Rebels pitcher was dominating the offense scored three runs, two in the third inning and one in the eigth. The loss eliminates the Sluggers from the tournament while the Rebels will move on to play the Park City Rangers Wednesday at five PM. Written by: Garret Winsor Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article130.html#1371698576 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article130.html The Park City Rangers took the lead early and held on to it, defeating the Hutchinson Monarchs 4-1. The Rangers scored one run in the fourth and added three more in the fifth inning. The Monarchs struggled with their at bats, only answering with a single run that came in the seventh inning. Wade Morrison, pitcher for the Rangers threw six innings and gave up no runs. Rangers second baseman Tanner Stevenson drove in two runs on two hits with three at bats. The Rangers now face the Newton Rebels in the losers bracket after both teams suffered defeat at the hands of the El Dorado Broncos. Written by: Garret Winsor Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article131.html#1371698577 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article131.html The El Dorado Broncos earned their spot in the NBC Midwest Regional championship game by defeating the Team Elite Kings 6-0. The game was scoreless the entire game except the six runs the Broncos grabed in the fifth inning. The Kings made a few costly mistakes in the inning, including walking a batter while the bases were loaded and a throwing error to first base on an attempted double play that ended up scoring two runners. After a pitching change by the Kings the Broncos loaded the bases once again. After another throwing error intended for first base two more runners scored for the Broncos. While the Broncos did not look extremelyoverpowering with their win they showed the ability and aptitude to capitalize on their opponents mistakes. The Kings will look to rebound and try to win their way back into the championship game by taking on the winner of the Park City Rangers and Newton Rebels in the losers bracket. Written by: Garret Winsor Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article132.html#1371698578 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article132.html The El Dorado Broncos sent the the Park City Rangers to the losers bracket with a 10-0 victory. This was the biggest upset in the tournament, as the Rangers were the number one seeded team. One of the most blaring statistical differences in the game was the number of hits per team, the Rangers only had three compared with the fifteen the Broncos got. The standout player for the Broncos was left fielder Dorain Williams, who had a total of five RBI in the game. Chris Craycraft also threw six innings for the Broncos and gave up no runs before Matt Theisen pitched the seventh inning and the game came to a close due to the run rule. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article126.html#1371698579 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article126.html Many players contributed to the 13-3 victory in favor of the Newton Rebels over the Wichita Titans. Seven players drove in runs for the Rebels in what was a six inning slugfest for the team. The Titans came up empty against the Rebels and scored only twice, with one run in the third and one in the sixth. With the win, the Rebels stay alive to play Tuesday at 4 PM. The Titans leave the tournament after suffering their second loss. Written by: Garret Winsor Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article127.html#1371698580 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article127.html Both teams needed the win but in the end it was the Hutchinson Monarchs who survived against the Lindsborg Knights 4-3. The Knights had twelve hits, almost double the seven that the Monarchs had but could not manufacture any runs to pull ahead and take the win. The Monarchs were aided by a flawless defensive game and had zero errors, while the Knights had two. Monarchs second baseman Dennis Grant had two RBI and helped the team move on another day in the NBC Midwest Regional Tournament. Written by: Garret Winsor Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article128.html#1371698581 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article128.html The Wichita Titans came out slugging and managed to defeat the Air Capital Astros 12-2 today. The game was barely contested, as the Titans scored five runs in the second inning and another in the fourth. The Astros tried to make a comeback with two of their own in the sixth but fell in the eigth when the Titans packaged six runs together and run-ruled the Astros out of the tournament. Contributing to the hitting-fest was Titans center fielder Dallas Fenn, who drove in two runs and scored twice. Written by: Garret Winsor Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article125.html#1371698582 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article125.html In the closing action of day three at the NBC Midwest Regional the Hutchinson Monarchs beat and eliminated the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs 11-8. Both teams rolled through four pitchers but the Monarchs Payne Spence picked up the win, with 4 innings pitched with four earned runs and two strikeouts. Aiding the Monarchs pitching crew werefirst basemanBryce Miller, who drove in four runs and right fielder Bryan Chestnut, who scored three runs. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article129.html#1371698583 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article129.html The opening game of day three in the NBC Midwest Regional was won by the Lindsborg Knights, who defeated the Community Bank Cowboys 11-3. The Cowboystwo pitchers walked a total of nine batters and the teamhad five errors in the game. The loss eliminates the Cowboys from play and the Knights will move on in the losers bracket to square off against the winner of the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs and the Hutchinson Monarchs. Written by: Garret Winsor Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article124.html#1371698584 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article124.html The Newton Rebels vanquished the Wichita Rock Hounds in a game that was cut short due to the run-rule, 12-2. This marks the end of the Rock Hounds participation in the NBC Midwest Regional. The Rebels move on to the next round in the losers bracket where they will play the Wichita Titans, who eliminated the Air Capital Astros 12-2 in similar style as the Rebels. Helping the Rebels end the game early was designated hitter Taylor Stuart, who had 3 runs driven in. Written by: Garret Winsor Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article123.html#1371698585 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article123.html In a fairly even game throughout the Wichita Sluggers defeated the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs 9-4 in the 11th inning. Both teams scoredone run a piece in the first inning but the game encountered a scoring standstill and remained tied 1-1 until the eighth inning, when the Dawgs scored two runs to take the lead. The ninth inning returned to game to a tie when the Sluggers smashed three runs and the Dawgs got one to take the game into extra innings. The Sluggerssealed upthe game in the eleventh with five runs and move on to play the Team Elite Kings Monday at 7 PM. After losing, the Dawgs will square off against the Hutchinson Monarchs at 7 PM on Sunday. Written by: Garret Winsor Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article121.html#1371698586 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article121.html In the opening action in day two of the NBC Midwest Regional the Team Elite Kings defeated the Community Bank Cowboys 12-5. The Kings picked up one run in the first inning and two more in the third. The Cowboys fought back andtook the lead with a monstrous fifth inning where they grabbed five runs of their own. That would be the only bright spot for the Cowboys, who struggled the rest of the gameand did not manageto add any more to their run total. The Kings on the other hand notched six more runs to their belt in the sixth and left the Cowboys in the dust. The King's right hand man wasdesignated hitterBret Lentz, who drove in two runs and had 4 hits on 5 at bats. With the loss the Cowboys will move into the losers bracket and play the Lindsborg Knights Sunday at 10 AM. The Kings passed their first test and will play the winner of the Wichita Sluggers and the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs on Monday at 7 PM. Written by: Garret Winsor Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article118.html#1371698587 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article118.html In a closely contested game the El Dorado Broncos beat the Newton Rebels 5-4. The Rebels looked like they were in control with two runs in the second and third innings with no answer from their opponent until the fifth. That's when the Broncos scored two runs and they also got another run in the seventh. The Rebels remained in the lead until Kyle Tieman drove in the tieing and winning run in the ninth inning to cap the game inamazing fashion. The Rebels will now play the Wichita Rock Hounds sunday at 4 PM and the Broncos will face the winner of the Park City Rangers and the Air Capital Astros. Written by: Garret Winsor Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article119.html#1371698588 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article119.html The first day of the NBC Midwest Regional came to an end as the El Dorado Broncos moved past the Hutchinson Monarchs 9-2. An early battle against pitchers went haywire when the Broncos exploded with four runs in the fifth and seventh innings to add to the single run they picked up in the first. The Monarchs tried to rally but only picked up two runs, one each in the eigth and ninth innings. Both teams had three errors but Kirk Walker stood out as a difference maker for the Broncos as he hadthreehits,two runs scored and one run driven in on five at bats. Written by: Garret Winsor Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article122.html#1371698589 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article122.html In a high scoring game between the Community Bank Cowboys defeated the Wichita Titans 18-8. The runs came quick and often and by the end of the fourth inning the score was 8-6 in favor of the Cowboys. Picking up another five runs in the sixth and three more in the seventh the Cowboys looked to end the game and russled up one more in the ninth inning. The Cowboys standout players of the gameinclude left fielder Mark McBratney, who had 4 runs, 3 hits and 4 RBI in 6 at bats and shortstop Derek Dixon, who had 4 runs, 2 hits and 1 RBI in 4 at bats. The Cowboys face the third seeded Team Elite Kings Saturday morning at 10 AM. Written by: Garret Winsor Above:A baserunner for the Wichita Titans tries to slide in tosecondbase. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article117.html#1371698590 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article117.html In the first game played at the 75th NBC Midwest Regional the Wichita Astros prevailed over the Lindsborg Knights 3-1. Both teams struggled to get runs early in the gamebut the Astros got one in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth. The Knightshad one run scored by right fielder Kyle Strom off athrowing errorin the sixth inning but could not find home plate the remainder of the game.AstrospitcherMatt Braumberger played allnineinnings and allowed only one run on seven hits.Providing plenty of offense for the Astros was center fielder Ryan Herrig who hadtwo hits and one run in five at bats. It was a promising start for the Air Capital Astros who now facethe number one seeded Park City Rangers tommorow night at 7:00PM. Written by: Garret Winsor Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article115.html#1371698591 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article115.html In a game fueled by offense the Valley Center Diamond Dawgsdefeated the Wichita Rock Hounds 13-3. The Diamond Dawgs struck early with six runs in the first inning. Picking up another run in the fifth inning the Dawgs continued riding their lead into the sixth inning.However, the Rock Hounds tried to rally with three runs of their own in the sixth. Repeating their first inning numbers the Dawgs capped the game with another six runs in the sixthand ended the game earlier than expected due to the NBC Midwest Regional's run rule. The Dawgs dominating performance wasaided by third baseman Dustin Moses who had 3 hits, 3 runs and 3 RBI on 4 at bats. With their win the Dawgs will next face the second seeded Wichita Sluggers tommorow at 4 PM. Written by: Garret Winsor Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article116.html#1371698592 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article116.html The 75th Annual NBC World Series will begin on Saturday, August 1st with the Alaska Goldpanners facing the Liberal (KS) Bee Jays. These two storied teams are also celebrating significant anniversary seasons - the Goldpanners are beginning their 50th year and the Bee Jays are celebrating their 55th season. The Alaska Goldpanners have won the NBC Championship six times ('72-'73-'74-'76-'80-'02) and the Liberal Bee Jays have won four titles ('68-'79-'85-'00). These two teams have been in the NBC Finals a combined 23 times over the 75 years of play. Having theGoldpanners and the Bee Jays opening the 75th Anniversary of the NBC World Series should be a treat for the fans. During the tournament, fans will be able to vote for the 75th Anniversary All-Time All-Tournament team. Ballots will be available at the stadium for all fans to vote for their favorite NBC players. The players will be voted on by position and the top vote getters will be announced at the end of the tournament. If you wish to nominate a player, please send a nomination to the attention of Jerry Taylor, NBC, 300 South Sycamore, Wichita, KS 67213. Tickets for the 2009 NBC World Series are available by calling the ticket office at (316) 264-4625. An All-Tournament pass is availabe. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article113.html#1371698593 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article113.html Fignting for the chance just to make the trip to the NBC World Series, Beatrice turned to a young 18 year old pitcher fresh from American Legion Ball. In a must win game, Joba Chamberlain threw a complete game, 3-hitter to tave off elimination for another night. That elimination did come as Beatrice fell to the Clarinda A's but Joba Chamberlain had made his mark in big games and would return to center stage. Pitching for Nebraska in 2005, Joba Chamberlain took his game to the next level winning 10 of his 18 starts and losing just twice. With a mid-90's fastball and two breaking pitches, Joba helped the Huskers to an outstanding 57-15 record and helped lead the Huskers to the 2005 College World Series. Joba also pitched in Nebraska's first College World Series victory. Returning to Beatrice for the 2005 summer, Joba started just 6 games but recorded a 5-0 record along with an outstanding 1.59 ERA. Though triceps tendinitis limited his 2006 season, he still pitched in 14 games for the Huskers, posting a 6-5 record with 102 strikeouts in just 89.1 innings pitched. In June of 2006, Joba Chamberlain was named the 41st selection in the Major League Free Agent Draft, selected by the most storied of baseball franchises, the New York Yankees. Joba didn't pitchi in the organized minors during the 2006 season but dominated the winter league in Hawaii, posting a 2.63 ERA for the West Oahu Canefires. Before the 2007 season, Baseball America ranked Chamberlain as the 45h-best prospect in the pitching-rich Yankee organization, and the 75th best prospect in Major League Baseball, and ranked his fastball as the best in the Yankee farm system. The 2007 season would find Joba pitching at four different levels of professional baseball. he spent the first part of his 2007 season on the A-Advanced Tampa Yankees in the Florida State League. he went 4-0 with a 2.03 ERA in 7 games, and had 51 strikeouts and 11 walks. He was then promoted to the AA Trenton Thunder in the Eastern League, where he was 4-2 in 7 games with a 3.43 ERA and 64 strikeouts. He was named to the U.S. Team in the 2007 All-Star Futures Game, July 8 at ATT Park. Chamberlain pitched the thrid inning, striking out one, walking one, and allowing a hit and an earned run. On July 24, 2207, Chamberlain was promoted to AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre, and made his first start the next day, striking out 10 in 5 innings and earning his first AAA victory. While the Yankees still saw his as a starter in the future, the team announced on July 29, 2007, that Chamberlain would be moved to the Scranton-Wilkes Barre bullpen, and he made his first appearance the next day, striking out the side in 1 inning pitched and hitting 100 MPH on the radar gun three times. On August 1st, Joba went back to Trenton to make a relief appearance, striking out 2 batters in a 1-2-3 8th inning. He then came back to Scranton, pitching 2 innings and striking out 5 batters. Then the Yankees came calling. On August 7, 2007, the Yankees purchased Chamberlain's contract, elevating him to the major leagues for the first time in his career. In his debut, a Yankees victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, Chamberlain struck out the first batter he faced and went on to pitch two scoreless innings, striking out two. The television and stadium radar guns clocked his fastest pitches at 100 and 99 miles per hour, respectively, with his slider consistently registering 87. Chamberlain's usuage in games was initially restricted by what were referred to as Joba Rules, which prevented him from pitching on consecutive days and gave him an additional day of rest for each inning pitched in an outing. On august 30, 2007, Chamberlain threw two pitches over the head of Boston's Kevin Youkilis. Chamberlain was subsequently ejected for the first time in his baseball career. The next day, he was suspended for two games and fined 1,000 for the incident. When Chamberlain takes the mound, he begins with a private prayer ritual which he bagan doing in Little League. The Yankee Stadium scoreboard staff plays Motley Crue's Shout at the Devil whenever Chamberlain enters a game. Chamberlain had an extraordinary experience when he was bugged in game 2 of the 2007 ALDS against the Cleveland Indians. The game took place at jacobs Field (in Cleveland) on October 5. With the Yankees leading 1-0, Chamberlain was pitching in the bottom of the eighth when a host of small insects swarmed the field. He was repeatedly sprayed down with insecticide, which had no apparent deterrent effect on the midges. Chamberlain then threw a wild pitch, permitting Grady Sizemore to advance from first to second base. After a sacrifice bunt, Sizemore moved up to third base and, after another wild pitch by Chamberlain, Sizemore scored the tying run. The Indians went on to win the game 2-1. on October 14, Hank Steinbrenner announced that chamberlain would begin 2008 Spring Training as a starting pitcher but will limit his innings. On March 20, 2008, the Yankees announced that Chamberlain would start the season in the bullpen. Manager Joe Girardi stated that Chamberlain would be used 'without restrictions' but that the team's use of Chamberlain would be guided by common sense. Chamberlain was granted a leave of absence on April 13, 2008, when he received news that his father, Harlan, was in the hospital after collapsing at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the time of his leave, Joba had a record of 1-0, with a 0.00 ERA and six strikeouts, and has 3 holds in 4 games and 5.1 innings pitched. Chamberlain returned from bereavement in time for the second game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 19, 2008. On April 20, Hank Steinbrenner announced that he wanted Chamberlain to be moved into the starting rotation. On May 6, Chamberlain gave up a three run home run to David Dellucci to give up the lead to the Indians in the eighth inning. This was the first time he had given up a run at Yankee Stadium in over 15 innings in the regular season. On May 21, Chamberlain threw two scoreless innings and 35 pitches in an 8-0 victory against the Orioles. After the game Manager Joe Girardi announced that this was the beginning of a process to transition Chamberlain into the Yankee's starting rotation, and that he will be a member of the starting rotation at some point during the 2008 season. On June 3, Chamberlain made his first MLB start against Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays and lasted only 2.1 innings while allowing 2 runs, a hit and 4 walks. On June 25, Chamberlain earned his first career win as a starter, throwing 6.2 scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, en route to a 10-0 Yankee victory. Joba Chamberlain - from modest beginnings all the way to New York, New York - has attained success on the largest of stages and has just scratched the surface of all that he will achieve on the National Stage. And it all started as an 18 year old kid pitching in front of a couple of hundred fans in Clarinda, Iowa. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article104.html#1371698594 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article104.html The 2008 NBC World Series has concluded with the Santa Barbara (CA) Foresters winning their second championship in the past three years. The Foresters placed several players on the 2008 All American Team and on the 2008 Team Individual Awards. To view the lists of the All American Team and the Team and Individaul Awards click on the World Series Information button and select the awards that you wish to view. The 2008 NBC World Series statistics are also found on our website. To view the statistics, click on the View Statistics buttonon the World Series Information page. You will also find the Final Standings for the 74th Annual NBC World Series. To view the Final Standings click on the Final Standings for the 74th Annual NBC World Series button. You will notice that some teams finished higher than other teams with the same record. The reason for this is the we follow NCAA guidelines for team finishes in the World Series. Although, we are not a member of the NCAA, we do follow their guidelines because of the large number of NCAA players that participate in the National Baseball Congress World Series. We have to reward teams for each round that they advance in the tournament. Therefore, a team may have the same winning percentage, but they advanced one more round in the tournament before their second loss. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article103.html#1371698595 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article103.html The All-American Team for the 2008 NBC World Series has been announced. 1st Base: Clint McKeever of the Havasu Heat 2nd Base: Steve Cook of the Santa Barbara Foresters 3rd Base: Chris Kersten of the Liberal BeeJays Short Stop: Derek Jennings of the Seattle Studs Outfielders: Tim Rotola of the Wichita Sluggers, Jordan Danks of the Beatrice Bruins, and Brandon Kuykendall of the Seattle Studs Designated Hitter: Kevin Keyes of the Santa Barbara Foresters Catchers: Beau Geren of the Liberal BeeJays and Eric Roof of the Hays Larks Utility Players: Andre Miller of the Santa Barbara Foresters and Cody Lassley of the Havasu Heat Pitchers: Shane Minks of the Beatrice Bruins, Don Lisi of the Liberal BeeJays, Taylor Thompson of the Seattle Studs, Joe Zeller of the Havasu Heat, and Mike Ford of the Santa Barbara Foresters We'd like to send out a congratulations to all of the players who've earned the right to be a part of the 2008 NBC All-American Team. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article100.html#1371698596 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article100.html When Hap Dumont decided to hold a national baseball tournament in Wichita in 1934, he realized that playing a double-elimination tournament in baseball was not like playing one in any other sport. The problem is the use of pitchers. If a team went through a double-elimation tournament and advance all the way through the winner's bracket, they would sit for a few days waiting on the finish of the loser's bracket. Teams coming through the back door of the loser's bracket would have to play extra games to reach the championship game. This created an advantage for the undefeated team in a baseball tournament. Dumont decided that the best way to solve this problem was to re-seed the finals bracket once the top six teams are determind by play. He made the undefeated team (winner's bracket) play the highest remaining seed left in the tournament which they had not already played.The loser of the championship bracket would also play the highest remaining seeded team which they had not already played. The remaining two teams, then, would play each other. In effect, Hap Dumont decided to make it tougher on the undefeated team in the loser's bracket by playing them against the toughest team left in the field that they had not already played. This is known as the Hap Dumont Rule. If the undefeated team wins their first game in the quarter-finals, then they proceed right to the winner's bracket and there is a single semi-final game. However, if the undefeated team loses and all of the teams left in the tournament have one loss, then there is a two-game semi-final and a single championship game. Dumont was an innovative mind who created a championship bracket for the National Baseball Congress World Series and it has been used for many years. Click to view the 2008 NBC World Series Finals Bracket. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article87.html#1371698597 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article87.html By Jerry Taylor The ultimate story of Raymond Hap Dumont and the early history of the National Baseball Congress is captured in Bob Broeg's book, Baseball's Barnum. Enjoy the humourous exploits of Hap Dumont and the birth of his dreams - the National Baseball Congress. In 1935, Hap Dumont hosted the first NBC World Series, offering Satchel Paige 1,000 to bring his barnstorming team from Bismark, ND. It didn't matter that he didn't have 1,000 to his name. He made the money from the tournament and paid Paige along with a little bit of compensation for the other teams in the field. With coverage and sponsorship from the Sporting News, baseball's bible at the time, the tournament was an instant national success. Broeg's book contains the details of that story and many others, as he retells the early beginnings of the National Baseball Congress and the many people who made it successfull. Not only was Hap Dumont a colorful individual, but he also was a salesman. He sold Wichita, and ultimately the country on the National Baseball Congress. You can purchase a copy of Bob Broeg's Baseball's Barnum by contacting Jerry Taylor. The paperback copies are 10 each; the hardbound copies are 18. Get your copy today and begin reading about Raymond Hap Dumont, the man, the myth, the legend. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article4.html#1371698598 http://www.nbcbaseball.com/news/article4.html