Sinton vs Falfurrias Region 4 Championship

[SintonFan_inAustin]

They met earlier in the year with Sinton winning that contest 9-1.

Fal has unfinish business in State Tourney but Sinton has unfinish business with Fal as they SQUEAK out couple of wins over Sinton last year in Region 4 Finals.

[pirate4state]

Should be fun!! I know Jason Garcia didn't pitch against us in that 9-1 loss. Do you remember who did? I don't even remember who pitched for us, but I wanna say JoJo for some reason. :thinking:

Sounds like both teams had some sloppy play this last series. Will be interesting to see which of them steps up!! My money is on the Pirates! :D:D:D

Good Luck!!!

[sinton66]

I hope we don't get the games messed up by rain again like last year.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Should be fun!! I know Jason Garcia didn't pitch against us in that 9-1 loss. Do you remember who did? I don't even remember who pitched for us, but I wanna say JoJo for some reason. :thinking:


Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
Pirates still batting now 4-0 on a double runners 2nd and 3rd

Fal changing pitchers now pitching armando didn't catch lasr name

for sinton Anthony Trevino is the pitcher you miss that game because of the threat of rain :D

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
you miss that game because of the threat of rain :D hahahaha oh yeah ;)

[sinton66]

Well, dangit! If we can't do Whataburger, I'm guessing Nolan Ryan is next best. I'm glad Moody won, but Geez.

[Buccaneer]

All games at Fairgrounds field.

[SINTON81]

Originally posted by Buccaneer
All games at Fairgrounds field.

Was it Wed.@7:30, Thur.@7:30 and Sat.@1:00? I thought thats what I saw on the news.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Fairgrounds field? is that where the Aviators play?

[SINTON81]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
Fairgrounds field? is that where the Aviators play? Sure is.

[sinton66]

any definite date and times?

[SINTON81]

Originally posted by sinton66
any definite date and times? I think it was it Wed.@7:30, Thur.@7:30 and Sat.@1:00? I thought thats what I saw on the news.

[sinton66]

That's now posted up in the sticky, so I guess it's right.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by sinton66
That's now posted up in the sticky, so I guess it's right. Or he could have just taken it from the info posted on this thread. ;)

[Buccaneer]

Saturday's game is 1pm

[piratebg]

Go Pirates!!!

This is the rematch that we've all been waiting and hoping for. No matter who wins, Reg IV will be well represented.

[pirate4state]

I kinda like that this game is tomorrow. :D

GO PIRATES!!!

[Phil C]

These are two great teams. I hope I get to meet Fal44. I won't be able to come tomorrow but will be there Thursday wearing my Spurs cap.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by Phil C
These are two great teams. I hope I get to meet Fal44. I won't be able to come tomorrow but will be there Thursday wearing my Spurs cap. 25 hours to game time :eek:

[sinton66]

Originally posted by Phil C
These are two great teams. I hope I get to meet Fal44. I won't be able to come tomorrow but will be there Thursday wearing my Spurs cap.

Well, if you're not coming, you'd better swing by the school before they leave and bestow your "blessing" on them.;)

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by sinton66
Well, if you're not coming, you'd better swing by the school before they leave and bestow your "blessing" on them.;) yeah the boys need the same send off u gave the girls :)

[piratebg]

Good luck tonight Pirates :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Buccaneer]

Are tickets available in Sinton?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Buccaneer
Are tickets available in Sinton? Nope. :( Gotta stand in line. Hope they have plenty of ticket agents.


GOOD LUCK SINTON PIRATES!!!!!!

[pirate4state]

Originally published 01:00 a.m., May 30, 2007
Updated 01:46 a.m., May 30, 2007

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Michelle Christenson/Caller-Times
Falfurrias' Ruben Cisneros
struck out 13 in the Jerseys' Game 2
victory over Medina Valley.

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF AGAIN
Fal, Sinton to face off for 9th time in playoffs since '91
By Javier Becerra (contact)

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Steve Nurenberg/Special to the Caller-Times
Sinton's Joseph Alaniz
received the win in the Pirates' Game 2
win in the regional semifinals.

Considering how many times Falfurrias and Sinton have crossed paths in the playoffs, it's no surprise the local powerhouses and longtime rivals are matched up this postseason.

The No. 3 Jerseys (29-6 overall) and No. 6 Pirates (27-5-1) begin a rematch of last year's Region IV-3A final tonight at Fairgrounds Field. The best-of-three showdown picks up there Thursday night and Saturday afternoon, if necessary.

At stake is a berth in next week's state tournament at The Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Falfurrias coach David Salinas had a feeling it might come down to the Jerseys and Pirates.

Again.

"We knew they were young, but that they would mature and get better," said Salinas, in his 18th year with the Jerseys. "We knew what we had coming back. If we stayed healthy and took care of things, we knew there was a good chance of playing each other."

Sinton coach Gene Kasprzyk said the Pirates put all their focus on making it to the final four.

"You can't ever project those kinds of things, you just play your best baseball and hope to get to this point," he said. "We were only concerned with our performance. Now that it's Falfurrias, we have to get ready to play some baseball."

The teams have met in the playoffs eight times since 1991 and four times in the past seven years, most recently last season.

Falfurrias prevailed, winning the opener 3-2 in eight innings and the second game 8-6, which took three days to play because of rain delays. The Jerseys don't plan on the task being any easier a year later.

"It should be a very competitive series," said Salinas, whose team is in the regional final for the third straight season. "Sinton is fundamentally sound and they have tradition. It's like looking into a mirror in so many ways. We have a few more seniors than (Sinton) that are main contributors. Hopefully we'll come through there.

"That's going to be big for us."

Those seniors return with the experience of last year's appearance at the state tournament, despite the way it turned out.

Falfurrias defeated Abilene Wylie 5-2 in the state semifinals before losing to Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 2-1 in the championship game. Salinas said the team learned plenty during its time in Round Rock, as well as against Sinton the week before.

"The key for us is the same as always -- we have to pitch well and get the clutch hits," Salinas said. "I've always said that defense wins championships, so we're going to have to make the big plays. These guys know the playoffs are like a rollercoaster and that anything can happen. We're counting on the seniors stepping it up."

Sinton, meanwhile, is playing for the regional title for the fifth time in six seasons.

The Pirates advanced to the state tournament in 2002, defeating Abilene Wylie 4-1 in the semifinals and then Forney 5-0 to win the championship. The team returned to defend its title the following year, but lost to Lorena 3-2 in the title game after taking out Canyon 4-3 in the semifinals.

Kasprzyk said the Pirates know exactly what it takes to make it back.

"You just have to play the game and minimize the errors," he said. "At this level it comes down to who makes the fewest mistakes. When two good teams are going at it, you have to play to the best of your ability."

Falfurrias and Sinton have combined to win three regional championships since 2002, with the other two going to Llano (2004) and Yoakum (2005). First, the Yellow Jackets had to get by the Pirates and the Bulldogs by the Jerseys.

In South Texas, Falfurrias and Sinton have become familiar destinations for other teams seeking a spot in the state tournament.

"We have a long history, are very proud of our programs and play quality baseball," Salinas said. "To get there you have to go through one of us"

Contact Javier Becerra at 886-3734 or becerrajcaller.com

[piratebg]

Where are the Fal posters??? :confused:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by piratebg
Where are the Fal posters??? :confused:
All one of him? :D

[pirate4state]

History Lesson

Rivals Falfurrias & Sinton have squared off in the playoffs eight times since 1991, including twice in the Region IV-Finals:

2006 Regional Final s-Falfurrias
2003 Regional Final s-Sinton
2002 Regional Quarter-Final x-Sinton
1999 Area s-Sinton
1998 Area Sinton
1996 Area Sinton
1993 Area s-Falfurrias
1991 Area x-Falfurrias

s=advanced to state tournament
x=won state championship

[Phil C]

Originally posted by sinton66
Well, if you're not coming, you'd better swing by the school before they leave and bestow your "blessing" on them.;)

I'll try to find out what time they leave this afternoon. They probably won't drive all the way on mainstreet so I will probably have to be on their route from the school.

[Phil C]

Go Pirates!

[pirate4state]

4 hours to game time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheerl: :cheerl: :cheerl:

The Booster Club will be raffling an autographed picture & bat. Come by and see me!!! :D:D

[SintonFan_inAustin]

1 hour 45 mins to game time. Come on Pirates win game 1 !!!:D

[SintonFan]

LET'S GO SINTON PIRATES!!!:clap: :) :clap:

[DDBooger]

anyone doing updates?

[piratebg]

Originally posted by DDBooger
anyone doing updates?


SFIA had better be doing them or I'm gonna go crazy!!!

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by DDBooger
anyone doing updates?
.
Hey you voted for Fal!:mad:

[piratebg]

GO PIRATES!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by SintonFan
.
Hey you voted for Fal!:mad: i don't think they'll win, but wanted to kick fals votes up there to be fair:D they have what like 1 poster! i think you guys peaked at the right time, enough to beat em. they did give moody a good practice game, but you guys have been "strokin it":eek: :D
lots of runs

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by DDBooger
i don't think they'll win, but wanted to kick fals votes up there to be fair:D they have what like 1 poster! i think you guys peaked at the right time, enough to beat em. they did give moody a good practice game, but you guys have been "strokin it":eek: :D
lots of runs
.
Nice reply wise guy.:p
.
Honestly, I think these games will be pretty mid to low scoring. Pretty decent pitching for both sqads imho.:nerd:
With that said...
.
GO PIRATES!!!

[pirateman98]

Originally posted by DDBooger
anyone doing updates?

The callertimes is doing updates every half inning if no one does it on here!

[Bull Butter]

Good Luck to both teams. Whoever wwins will be an excellent representative for South Texas and Region IV. That being said, I think Fal will take it. Their pitching seems to be a bit stronger