USSSA STATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

June 22-24, 2012     FW Cubs 11U Blue WIN the USSSA INDIANA STATE TOURNAMENT in Fishers, IN over the weekend.  Strong pitching performances by Hackworth, Bradtmiller, Chao, Jordan, and Brubaker power the Cubs past the competition.  Bradtmiller had 10 strikeouts in a 12 - 0 shutout against the Royals to start the charge through the championship bracket.

Offensively, everyone was swinging the bats.  Every game had different leaders step up to drive in runs and power the team to a championship win of 8 - 1 against the Carmel Gold team.

Cincy Flames Tourney Update

FW Cubs 11U Blue struggle to get going during the Cincy Flames tournament.  Low run production did not help the cause and led to a 1 - 4 record during the weeks games.  Defense and Offense struggled to get anything rolling which led to lots of opportunity to learn and grow as a team and individually as players.

Cubs -- Runner's Up at Bruno's Battle of the Bat

Cubs come in second vs Granger Irish.  Cubs offensive attack dissappeared.  Cubs only had 5 hits combined with base running mistakes to come up way short vs. the Grainger Irish.
Pitching was off after a day in the sun as well.  Hackworth gave up 5 runs on 2 hits and 1 error.  Sowers came in to give up 6 runs on 7 hits in the shut out loss.  More growing and learning to do for all. 

Up next, two weeks of league games before they head to the Cincy Flames tournament on June 7th.

Bruno's Battle of the Bat Tourney Recap

Game 1 -- Cubs vs Niles Vikings --  Cubs win 14 - 3.  Bats were alive in the morning.  Cubs had 14 runs on 8 hits, 2 lob with 4 errors.  Hackworth hits his 2nd homerun of the season.  Pitching was lead by Aaron Chao giving up 1 run in 3 innings of work to shut the Vikings down.

Game 2  -- Cubs vs Flames Baseball (Grand Rapids).   -- Cubs win 8 - 7 in a close battle.
Cubs come alive in the fourth inning putting up 5 runs to come back and win .  Bradtmiller pitches 3 innings to shut the Flames down.  Zac only gives up 2 runs on 2 hits to stop the surge. 

Game 3 -- Cubs vs West Michigan Blast   ---  Cubs win 10 - 2 in five innings.
Bats come alive again to put up 10 runs on 12 hits in five innings.  Hackworth, Chao, and Ball led the offensive attach with 3, 2, 2 hits each.  Hackworth pitched 3 shut out innings to start with Sowers closing out the game with 4 strikeouts, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. 

Game 4 --  Cubs vs Huntertown Lions   ---  Cubs win 6 - 3 in five innings. 
Cubs fought hard putting up an offensive attack led by Ball, Hackworth, Brubaker and Brege all with 2 hits each.  Chao pitched 4 innings giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and Brandtmiller closes out the game giving up 1 run on 1 hit.

Cubs on to the Championship vs Grainger Irish.

Indy RBI Showdown -- 3rd Place Finish

Good game between the Indiana Blazers and FW Cubs Blue.  Blazers took the win 8 - 2 on Sunday. 
Slow start for Hackworth giving up 8 runs on 8 hits, 4 strikeouts, 3 walks, 2 Lob, on two errors in six innings.
Offensively the Cubs Blue had 2 runs, on 3 hits, 4 Lob, and 1 error.  Bats were swinging but they again hit the ball right at the defense. 

Back to league play this week to prepare for the next tourney in two weeks in Lakeville, IN.

INDY RBI SHOWDOWN -- GAME 3

FW Cubs Blue WIN 16-0 against the Indiana Hornets. Chao and Bradtmiller pitched 5 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts, 2 hits, 3 walks, 2 errors and 6 Lob. Offensively, Cubs Blue were pounding the ball with 16 runs, on 15 hits, 2 errors and 6 Lob. Bussard and Brege led the way with 3 hits. Hackworth, Chao, Jordan, Lashure, and Ball rounded out the offensive attack with 2 hits each. Game 4 will be a rematch of game 1 against the Indiana Blazers. Should be a good one. Game time 1:30pm Sunday.

INDY RBI Showdown - Game 2

FW Cubs Blue WIN in 5 with Strong outing by Brubaker.  FW Cubs Blue win 14 - 4 over the Hurricane Green.  Brubaker pitched a strong five innings giving up 4 runs with 11 strikeouts, 4 hits, 3 Lob and 3 walks.
Offensively FW Cubs Blue had 14 runs on 3 hits with 9 errors and 5 Lob.  Bats were hot this game. 

First bracket game is tonight at 7:30pm with the Indiana Hornets.  Keep it going FW Cubs 11 Blue.

Indy RBI Showdown

FW Cubs Blue vs. Indiana Blazers in the first game.  Lost 4 - 0.  Blazers Murphy had 5 strikeouts, on 2 hits with 3 Lob.  Bats were swinging but going right to the infielders. 
Sowers, Chao combined for 4 runs on 4 hits with 5 Lob in six innings.  Good hard fought game.

Next game at 1:30pm against the Hurrincanes Green. 

League Game - FW Cubs Red vs. FW Cubs Blue

FW Cubs Blue win today in an 8 - 4 decision.  FW Cubs Blue offensively had 8 Runs on 10 hits, 8 lob and 1 reaching on error.  Hackworth and Chao lead the way with 3 and 2 hits a piece.  5 others helped to drive in the runs with 1 hit each.  Pitching got a work out today with Jordan, Hughes, Sowers, and Brege combining to give up 4 runs on 9 hits with 10 lob and 1 reaching on error.  They had 5 stikeouts and 5 walks in 5 innings combined.

Looking forward to the upcoming Indianapolis tournament this weekend.  Stay tuned.

!!!! CCAC SPRING CLASSIC CHAMPIONS !!!!

Hackworth shuts down Duneland Flyers in a 7 - 0 WIN.   Hackworth pitched 5 innings with 11 strikeouts, giving up 2 hits, 4 walks, and 1 reaching on error.  Bradtmiller closed out the game with 2 strikeouts, 0 hits, 1 walk.   The Team offensively put together 7 runs on 7 hits with 4 left on base.

First tournament of the year and first CHAMPIONSHIP trophy.  FW Cubs Blue earn their BPA world series berth with this win.

CCAC Spring Classic - Update

Fort Wayne Cubs Blue pull out tough game against Michiana Scappers (Logan) in a 9 - 8 WIN.

Brubaker, Chao, and Sowers combined for six innings giving up 8 runs on 8 hits with 6 lob.  FW Cubs Blue put together an offensive attack consisting of 9 runs, 14 hits, 5 lob, and 1 reaching on error.  Lashure, Bussard, Hackworth, Brubaker and Jordan led the way with 2 hits apiece. 

Onto the Championship game we go.

HACKWORTH SHUTS DOWN BACKYARD DREAMS IN 3!

Ryan Hackworth pitched 3 shutout innings with 12 - 0 WIN over the Backyard Dreams (Mielock). 
Seven (7) strikeouts, 1 - hit, 2- walks facing 12 batters. 
Offense was strong with 9 -hits, 4 -LOB, and 2 reaching on errors.  Ball and Sowers lead the way with 2 hits each.  Bussard with 3- RBI's, Brubaker and Sowers with 2 -RBI's each. 

Next game is Sunday morning at 9:45am against Michiana Scrappers (Logan).  Win this one and on to championship.  Come and cheer them on.

CCAC Spring Classic - Saturday Play

FW CUBS BLUE -- Win 14 - 1 in 3 innings against Outcast Thunder.
Strong outing in the morning with good pitching performances from Bussard, Brege, and Ball.
Cubs 11U Blue had 14 runs on 4 hits, 4 -LOB, and reach on 2 errors.   Bats were getting stronger and team leadership shined.

CCAC -- GAME 1 WIN for FW Cubs 11U Blue

CCAC Spring Classic (Warsaw)   --  Game 1 Win for the FW Cubs 11U Blue --    9 - 2 in six innings.

The team came together with strong pitching performances from Chao, Sowers, and Jordan. 
The bats came alive after the first inning.  Smart base running and confidence fueled the team to the 9 - 2 win.  Next game is on Saturday (28th) @ 11:30am.  Come cheer the FW Cubs Blue to another win.

BPA CCAC SPRING Classic - Warsaw, IN

Looking to our first tourney of the year.  We hope to get off to a fast start.       First game is Friday April 27th,--- 6pm vs. Backyard Dreams (Post).   Second Game is Saturday April 28th --- 11:30am vs.  Outcast Thunder.    Bracket to be determined after....  Game 3 -- Saturday -6:30pm????

SEASON STARTS !!

Fort Wayne Cubs 11U Blue is off to a fast start.  With five games under their belts, Cubs Blue 11U are      4 wins and 1 loss.  It has been a team effort in every game.  We have some stars in the making.  Daniel and Carson are leading the way with strong batting and on base percentages.  Pitching is developing nicely, lead by lefty Aaron Chao. Defense is developing as the coaches work through the choice of players and team chemistry.  Look for the FW Cubs Blue 11U to continue to be a force on the diamond.