Game 2: Sinton vs. Hallettsville

[pirate4state]

I'll be posting updates as I get them. ;)

[Buccaneer]

Sinton 1-0 top 2nd

[Chris Hart]

Go Pirates!

[pirate4state]

Top 3rd, no change

[pirate4state]

Bottom of 4th, no change. That one run was a solo HR by Senior Daniel Ramirez! :clap:

Go Pirates Go!!! :)

[Cameron Crazy]

lets go sinton

[SintonFan_inAustin]

was lost couldn't find the field top of 5th

leadoff infield hit but runner picked off 1 out for pirates next batter fly out 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikeout going to bot 5th

Sinton 1 Halletsville 0

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Halletsville first batter strikesout

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
was lost couldn't find the field top of 5th

leadoff infield hit but runner picked off 1 out for pirates next batter fly out 2 outs :clap: Cool, you can take over. :D Victoria is the worst!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

ground out to ss 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

ground ball to 3rd error on throw to first runner goes to 2nd

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikeout swinging inning over

going to top of 6th

Sinton 1 Halletsville 0

[pirate4state]

WOW!! Already the top of the 6th!!! :eek:

GO PIRATES GO!!!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

double to lead off for pirates

[SintonFan_inAustin]

flyout to right runner tags moves to 3rd 1 out

[pirate4state]

woo-hoo....lets pick up that run!! :clap:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

single to center by homer sinton 2-0

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
single to center by homer sinton 2-0 :cheerl: WTG PIRATES!! Keep it up!!

[Buccaneer]

Game is moving right along!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

daniel batting flyouts to center 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

runner pickoff but ball drop at 2nd

[SintonFan_inAustin]

pop up to catcher great catch inning over going to bot 6th

Sinton 2 Halletsville 0

[pirate4state]

Hold 'em defense!! :thumbsup:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

great play by ss for sinton 1 out

[SintonFan_inAustin]

double over first base runnner at 2nd 1 out

[SintonFan_inAustin]

single up the middle by a diving 2nd baseman run scores runner at 1st 1 out
Sinton 2 Halletsville 1 bot 6th

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
single up the middle by a diving 2nd baseman run scores runner at 1st 1 out
Sinton 2 Halletsville 1 bot 6th Okay...we need a double play ball to end this threat!! :clap:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikeout 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

stolen base next pitch hit back to pitcher inning over after 6

Sinton 2 Halletsville 1

[SintonFan_inAustin]

top of 7th Andres leads off with single to center justin batting next

[SintonFan_inAustin]

justin moreno bunts with 2 strikes and just gets thrown out at 1st runner to 2nd break in the action catcher changing chin guards
1 out runner at 2nd Cruz now batting

[SintonFan_inAustin]

flyout just short of warning track in left

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikeout inning over going to bot of 7th

Sinton 2 Halletsville 1


this is it get it done Pirates

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
strikeout inning over going to bot of 7th

Sinton 2 Halletsville 1


this is it get it done Pirates Yes, please!! 3 up, 3 down!! 3 up, 3 down!! 3 up, 3 down!! :D

[SintonFan_inAustin]

leadoff batter for Hville infield hit up the middle

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
leadoff batter for Hville infield hit up the middle :doh: No, no, no!! :mad: C'mon Pirates!!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
leadoff batter for Hville infield hit up the middle Do you know where they are in the line-up?

[SintonFan_inAustin]

bunt to first 1st basement miss the tag runners 1st and 2nd no outs Daniel coming in to pitch wow how did he avoid the tag

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
bunt to first 1st basement miss the tag runners 1st and 2nd no outs Daniel coming in to pitch wow how did he avoid the tag I just got a call. 1st baseman attempted tag w/o the ball!! :doh: C'mon Pirates!!!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

pirates dont change pitcher hville batter bunts runners 2nd and 3rd 1 out

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
pirates dont change pitcher hville batter bunts runners 2nd and 3rd 1 out We need a strike out or two!! :D

c'mon Pirates!!

[GOFOR2]

you need a life p4S

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikeout 2 outs another game down to last out

[GOFOR2]

whats the count?

[GOFOR2]

cool.
whos pitching?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by GOFOR2
you need a life p4S :tongue: :foul: Don't make me come over there!!

[GOFOR2]

do you know where we live?
didnt see you at graduation last night.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by GOFOR2
do you know where we live?
didnt see you at graduation last night. Now who needs a life? :D ;)

[SintonFan_inAustin]

basehit to center run scores 2nd runner thrown out at home 2-2 extra inngs

[GOFOR2]

what the hecks the score?

[GOFOR2]

crap!

[Buccaneer]

2-2

[SintonFan_inAustin]

sintons first batter strikes out top of 8th 1 out

game tied at 2

[SintonFan_inAustin]

another strikeout 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

basehit to rf daniel coming to bat with 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

double off the left wall run scores but now called out at home missed the plate

[SintonFan_inAustin]

bot of 8th

Halletsville lead off batter flyouts to deep right field 1 out

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikeout 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

basehit to rf runner at first 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strike out looking

going to top of 9th tied at 2

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
double off the left wall run scores but now called out at home missed the plate :eek: WHAT??

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by pirate4state
:eek: WHAT??

runner missed home plate didnt touch it as he came in

[SintonFan_inAustin]

first batter strikes out

[SintonFan_inAustin]

hit to third thrown away runner moves all the way to 3rd 1 out for the pirates top of 9th game tied at 2

[SintonFan]

Come on Pirates!!!
Let's take this game!!!:clap:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by GOFOR2
you need a life p4S
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That's a little mean don't ya think?:eek::p

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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That's a little mean don't ya think?:eek: Nah. ;)

[SintonFan_inAustin]

bunt missed but safe at first on drop 3rd strikes and runner from 3rd was stealing home and scores but dont know what happen runner called out from 3rd now batter called out runner at 3 rd goes back 2 outs next batter hits off the fence this time run scores runner at 2nd

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Nah. ;)
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Ok, if you say so...:eyetwitch
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Gotta treat my executive producers well, you know?:D

[SintonFan]

Does that mean we're up? lol

[SintonFan_inAustin]

sinton 3-2 with runner at 2nd 2 outs top of 9th

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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Ok, if you say so...:eyetwitch
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Gotta treat my executive producers well, you know?:D LOL! Thanks.

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
sinton 3-2 with runner at 2nd 2 outs top of 9th
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Sweet! Let's get another one home guys!:clap:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikeout inning over

going to bot 9 Sinton 3-2

[SintonFan_inAustin]

pop up in the infield 1 out

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
strikeout inning over

going to bot 9 Sinton 3-2
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Thanks for the incredible job on the updates SFiA!:thumbsup: :clap: :clap:
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Take care of business guys!!!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

deep fly ball to left caught 2 outs

[SintonFan_inAustin]

strikout gameover pirates win

[SintonFan]

Great Game Pirates!!!!
What a way to keep the rich tradition going!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

great game despite the calls

[OnceABucJr]

The guys make it interesting don't they. I think I can see Coach K's hairline receeding from here!!!!!!!

[Bull Butter]

Good game, Pirates!

Sinton-Fal next weekend for a trip to Austin. Should be good.

[SintonFan]

Am I the only one who wonders why Coach K isn't considered for "Coach of the Year" more often?
I know the guys are good but someone has to manage the season...

[Bull Butter]

Unfortunately, those awards almost never go to someone who's team is good year in and year out. Coach K does a hell of a job in Sinton, but since they are successful on a yearly basis, the coach sort of gets overlooked. Unfair as it may be.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

great game despite the calls

[SintonFan]

I agree. But it just doesn't seem right for one who could probably pick any school in Texas to Coach at(and teach at... he's that good too.)
We have been blessed to have someone like him here for so long.

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
great game despite the calls
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I heard that, can you expound upon it?

[SintonFan_inAustin]

great game despite the calls

[pirate4state]

SFIA sounds like a broken record. :D Guess there were some questionable calls? :D

Sinton won and that's a big deal!! I guess someone forgot to tell these youngsters that they were in a "rebuilding" year. ;)

[District303aPastPlayer]

Originally posted by pirate4state
SFIA sounds like a broken record. :D Guess there were some questionable calls? :D

Sinton won and that's a big deal!! I guess someone forgot to tell these youngsters that they were in a "rebuilding" year. ;)

:doh: :doh: :D
GO PIRATES!

[pirate44]

Congrats Pirates!!:clap:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

:D lol for some reason my last post kept reposting lol guess my pda felt there were some bad calls:D

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
:D lol for some reason my last post kept reposting lol guess my pda felt there were some bad calls:D
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ROFL!
Of course your PDA would think that.;)

[Maroon87]

Our "rebuilding" CalCats won too! The Coastal Bend rules!!!:cool:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Maroon87
Our "rebuilding" CalCats won too! The Coastal Bend rules!!!:cool:
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Didn't Moody advance, too?

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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Didn't Moody advance, too?


Yes they did...:clap:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Maroon87
Yes they did...:clap:
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lol
"Coastal Bend ROOOOLS!":clap: :) :clap:

[Phil C]

Great Game and Way to go Pirates!
You would have had to have been there to have seen the "Questioned Calls."
Great effort by Halletsville too and congratulations the the Brahmas for a great season and good luck in 2A next year.

[pirate4state]

Ump's calls don't go the Pirates' way - but game, series do
By Lee Goddard Caller-Times
May 28, 2006

VICTORIA - Twice the Sinton baseball team had runs taken away by umpiring decisions, but twice the Pirates got runs in return from the generosity of Hallettsville.

Sinton survived a pair of calls that went against it, and the Pirates benefited from a controversial - but apparently correct - decision that helped them take Game 2 of the Class 3A regional semifinal into extra innings.

With the help of two unearned runs - including one in the top of the ninth inning - Sinton defeated the Brahmas 3-2 in nine innings at Riverside Park.

Combined with a 5-4 Game 1 victory Thursday, the Game 2 triumph allows the Pirates (28-8) to advance to their fourth regional final in five years :thumbsup: , where they'll face Falfurrias in a South Texas showdown. Arrangements have not yet been set for the regional final.

That series might not have been possible but for a seventh-inning call that went against Hallettsville.

With Sinton holding a 2-1 lead and in control for much of the contest, the Brahmas (24-10) had runners on second and third with one out. Pirates starter Josh Rodriguez recorded an out to set up the drama.

R.J. Delarosa hit a chopper up the middle into centerfield. One run scored, and pinch runner Trent Skelton raced home from second with the potential game-ending run.

Isaac Rendon's throw from center, very slightly on the third-base side of the home, beat Skelton to the plate on a hop. Skelton tried to dodge the tag as catcher Justin Moreno gathered the ball and whipped his mitt by Skelton's back when the runner slid into the plate.

Skelton was ruled out. He said something to the umpire and was tossed out of the game, as the contest went to extra innings.

"I did tag him," Moreno said. "I was more worried about the hop and getting the ball. I didn't get much of him, but I got him."

Despite Skelton's protests, and the pleas of Hallettsville's first base coach, Brahmas coach Jim Appelt concurred with the call.

"From my position (from third base), I thought the catcher did get him on the back," Appelt said. "Otherwise, I would have questioned the call a lot more. I saw him tag him.

"I thought we would score. I didn't think the center fielder would make a throw like that. But you have to hand it to them - they made the throw."

After that, Sinton couldn't get the breaks. An apparent go-ahead, two-out RBI double in the top of eighth by Daniel Ramirez, who had a solo home run in the second to start the scoring, was nullified. The umpire ruled Ramirez stepped out of the batter's box to get the hit, making Ramirez the inning's third out.

A Pirates squeeze play in the ninth also was overturned. It appeared Moreno successfully bunted in Andres Alaniz from third but, after an umpire's conference, the play was ruled a foul tip, third-strike out, and the runner sent back to third.

"We have resilient kids," Sinton coach Gene Kasprzyk said. "We tried not to get too animated about all that. I felt like those are the kinds of calls you make or don't make that reverse situations and take runs off the board.

"I think, if anything, it gave us the impetus that we've got to do this ourselves. We aren't getting any help, and I don't mean that in a bad way. We just have to make things go our way."

Actually, help was on the way. Robert Dunlap, the batter after Moreno, lofted a shot to deep left. The ball landed in - then bounced out - of Justin Barnes' glove, letting Alaniz score the winning run.

It was the Brahmas' fifth error of the game. In the sixth, Allen Cantu boarded when a fly ball he hit was dropped. Later in the inning, Homer Trevino singled home Cantu.

The game was Rodriguez' to finish. Over the course of nine innings, he struck out 10. Rodriguez stumbled slightly in the sixth and seventh, but he was strong in extra innings.

Staked to the 3-2 lead, Rodriguez retired Hallettsville in order in the bottom of the ninth to push the Pirates back to the regional final.

Contact Lee Goddard at 886-3613 or goddardl@ caller.com