Port Angeles Lefties vs Bend Elks Series Program

Port Angeles Lefties Vs. Bend Elks

Series Program June 28 - 30, 2019 Civic Field

Lefties Continue Their 8 game homestand By: Joe Traub The Port Angeles Lefties experienced a very wet series against the Yakima Valley Pippins, but that didn’t stop them from being productive when they did get on the field.

After seeing their series opener with the Pippins postponed due to rain Tuesday, the Lefties had double the fun on Wednesday. Port Angeles rode outstanding pitching, two Matt Christian home runs and a timely error to a doubleheader sweep of Yakima Valley, winning by final scores of 4–1 and 5–4.

Port Angeles only had two hits in the opening game, but they were both clutch. Following a walk and hit batter in the home first, Christian deposited a Mark Finkelnburg offering over the left-field wall to give the Lefties a 3–1 lead. Christian then doubled in the sixth inning, stole third and scored on a throwing error.

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After Christian’s heroics were more than enough for Frankie Scalzo, who was in control from the get-go. Scalzo threw a complete game three-hitter in the seven-inning contest, facing just two batters over the minimum. He did not walk a batter and struck out six.

Only two balls left the infield against Scalzo, who improved his ERA to a team-leading 1.80.

The Pippins plated three runs (one earned) against Kyle Hamrick in the first inning of the nightcap, but Christian once again had an answer. He hit another three-run shot in the bottom of the first, also to left field, to tie the game at 3.

The teams traded single tallies in the fourth, with Trevor Rosenberg plating Nick DiPonzio with a base hit for the Lefties.

With the score still tied in the final scheduled inning of the doubleheader, Gavin Rork led off with an infield single and advanced on a throwing error. Evan Hurn walked and both runners advanced on a passed ball. Nick Brown then struck out Charlie Nasuti before intentionally walking Christian. After C.J. Schauwecker struck out, Ethan Groff hit a bouncer to short that went off the glove of Tanner Parker for a game-ending error.

Thursday’s game, scheduled to be the finale of the three-game series, was also postponed due to rain and unplayable field conditions, leaving the Lefties with an abbreviated two-game sweep. Port Angeles is in third place of the WCL North Division with a record of 9-11. They are 4.5 games behind first-place Victoria with six games remaining in the first half.

Port Angeles now welcomes the Bend Elks to town for the first time in 2019. The Elks come in with a record of 8-10, good for fourth place in the South. All-time, the Lefties have taken six of nine matchups from Bend. The Elks are managed by Joe Dominiak.

Doug Davis, who pitched for parts of 13 years and six different teams in the major leagues, is Bend’s pitching coach.

Become a Lefties Bat Boy/Girl this summer with the Lefties!

Sponsored by: For Financial Consulting PS Fors Financial is sponsoring 2 bat boy/girls at each home game this season. This has proven to be an absolute blast for the kids. You must be at least 8 years old, and the cost is $50, with 100 percent of the money going towards the OMC Pediatrics Clinic through the OMC Foundation.

If this sounds like something that you’d like to do, go to the OMC Foundation website and click on the Lefties Bat Boy/Girl tab or go to https://www.omhf.org/lefties-bat-boy-girl.

Fors Financial will also provide a Lefties T-shirt for every home game. In addition to free entry for your Bat Boy/Girl, the Lefties will provide two complimentary tickets to accompanying adults.

2019 Lefties Schedule

OMC Foundation

Over 1.4 Million in 19 Months

T

he Olympic Medical Center Foundation knows how to put the FUN in fundraising while providing serious money for a serious cause.

The Foundation has given 1,400,000 to or on behalf of OMC in the last 19 months. It is also in the midst of raising money for the expansion of the OMC Cancer Center.

“Counting pledges from donors, we have now raised over $1,000,000 towards the cancer center expansion,” said OMC Foundation Executive Director Bruce Skinner.

other staff, and other areas. Last year the Foundation donated $150,000 to help OMC purchase a nuclear camera for cardiac stress testing to replace one that has reached its service life. The new camera will reduce radiation exposure to the patient, reduce the amount of time that patients have to be in an uncomfortable position form 30 minutes to 6-10 minutes, and provide improved imaging with enhanced technology.

“Once again we are raising money for something that will save lives” said OMC In addition to direct donations, the Foundation president Bill Littlejohn.

Foundation stages six annual fundraising events. They are the Red, Set, Go Heart Luncheon, Great Olympic Peninsula Duck Derby presented by Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Wilder Auto, Hog Wild presented by Sequim Health & Rehabilitation and Crestwood Health & Rehabilitation (which benefits the OMC Children’s Clinic), Harvest of Hope presented by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (which benefits the OMC Cancer Center) and Festival of Trees.

Funds raised have gone towards the expansion of the OMC Cancer Center, new equipment, education for nursing and

29th Annual Festival of Trees: November 29-December 1st, 2019 Photo: Lexie J Winters Photography

2019 Lefties Stat Leaders

Frankie Scalzo

Frankie Scalzo

Matthew Christian

Nick Diponzio

ERA: 1.90

Strike Outs: 20

Home Runs: 4

Batting Average: .375

Minimum Innings Pitched: 9

Minimum At Bats: 20

Dear West Coast League Fans, We’re proud of the reputation our league has developed since a modest beginning in 2005, and this year we’ll continue building upon this reputation.

Players quickly discover a challenging level of play, with an atmosphere—demanding schedule, extensive travel, wood bats, and of course top-flight competition—matching the professional conditions that many West Coast League players will soon experience in the Minor Leagues.

Meanwhile, college coaches trust that their players will receive strong instruction in our professional atmosphere, and return to their programs as better players.

Our coaches and players live with host families, and play in front of large crowds in a range of intimate, fan-friendly ballparks, from old minor league parks to state-of-the-art collegiate stadiums.

West Coast League teams feature players from around the U.S. and Canada, and every team is committed to helping college players develop both their baseball and life skills. Our teams are also dedicated to enriching their communities, and our member communities are devoted to their hometown teams. The environment is nurturing, the atmosphere thrilling, and the Pacific Northwest setting the best anywhere.

No other league has more breathtaking geography. No other league features the professionalstyle schedule of the West Coast League, with extended road trips and home stands. No other league can match the dedication and financial strength of our owners. No other league has a brighter future.

Thank you for supporting West Coast League baseball!

Rob Neyer, West Coast League Commissioner

Meet the Port angeles Lefties PITCHERS #15 Dwayne Angelbrandt II

#43 Jonathan Fortner

College: Cal State Northridge Position: RHP Hometown: Santa Ana, CA

College: Tacoma CC Position: RHP Hometown: Portland, OR

#36 Nathan Bonck

#11 Kyle Hamrick

College: Seattle University Position: RHP Hometown: Wasilla, AK

College: Olympic College Position: RHP Hometown: Bremerton, WA

#16 Michael Buchanan

#34 Carter Loewen

College: Edmonds CC Position: RHP Hometown: Kirkland, WA

College: University of Hawaii Position: RHP Hometown: Abbotsford, BC

#30 A C Chavez

#12 Ryan Moeller

College: New Mexico JC Position: LHP Hometown: El Paso, TX

College: Grinnell College Position: LHP Hometown: Mountain View, CA

#19 Jonny Chavez

Zack

Moore

College: East Central University Position: RHP Hometown: Waukonis, OK

College: Troy University Position: LHP Hometown: Dothan, AL

#13 Matthew Dunaway

Dylan

Porter

College: Skagit Valley College Position: RHP Hometown: Mililani, HI

College: Santa Barbara City College Position: RHP Hometown: Richmond, CA

#26 Michael Fitch

#31 Frankie Scalzo

College: Indiana Wesleyon University Position: P Hometown: El Cajon, CA

College: Purdue Position: P Hometown: Vista, CA

Meet the Port angeles Lefties PITCHERS #29 Jack Schlotman

Tallon

Thomason

College: UC San Diego Position: RHP Hometown: Alpine, CA

College: UNLV Position: RHP Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

#23 Jeffrey Shafer

#32 Josh Thompson

College: East Central University Position: RHP Hometown: Shawnee, OK

College: Seattle University Position: RHP Hometown: Highland Ranch, CO

#4 Tyler Tan

#28 Zachary Tresemer

College: Skagit Valley College Position: RHP Hometown: Kent, WA

College: UC San Diego Position: RHP Hometown: San Diego, CA

fielders #14 Nick Berry

#22 Nicholas DiPonzio

College: Fresno State Position: 2B/3B Hometown: Martinez, CA

College: Stetson University Position: OF Hometown: Macon, GA

#41 Matthew Boissoneault

#22 Nicholas DiPonzio

College: Seattle University Position: C Hometown: Mercer Island, WA

College: Stetson University Position: OF Hometown: Macon, GA

#37 Matthew Christian

#10 Justin Fugitt

College: Campbell University Position: 1B/OF Hometown: Opelika, AL

College: Purdue University Position: 1B/3B Hometown: Columbus, OH

#33 Connor Denning

#24 Alex Garcia

College: Campbell University Position: IF Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

College: Edmonds CC Position: C Hometown: Port Orchard, WA

Meet the Port angeles Lefties Fielders #24 Alex Garcia

#27 Damiano Palmegiani

College: Edmonds CC Position: C Hometown: Port Orchard, WA

College: Cal State Northridge Position: IF/OF Hometown: Surrey, BC

#20 Ethan Groff

#5 Gavin Rork

College: Tulane University Position: IF/OF Hometown: Orlando, FL

College: Seattle University Position: OF Hometown: Tulalip, WA

#25 Baxter Halligan

#8 Trevor Rosenberg

College: Skagit Valley College Position: OF Hometown: Pacific City, OR

College: University of San Diego Position: SS Hometown: San Diego, CA

#21 Evan Hurn

#17 Ronnie Rust

College: Marshall Position: 1B/3B/OF Hometown: Sequim, WA

College: Skagit Valley College Position: C/OF Hometown: Portland, OR

#7 Jeff Jamison

#35 C J Shauwecker

College: Fresno State Position: 2B/OF Hometown: Carmichael, CA

College: Grand Canyon University Position: 1B Hometown: Cave Creek, AZ

#18 Alexander Marco

#9 Tommy Takayoshi

College: Utah Valley Position: OF Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

College: Purdue University Position: C Hometown: Spanaway, WA

#6 Charlie Nasuti College: Purdue University Position: C Hometown: Long Beach, CA

Meet the Bend Elks PITCHERS Pitchers Number

Name

College

Home Town

9

G.T. Blackman

Lewis-Clark St College

La Grande, Ore.

39

Ricky Castro

Purdue

Naperville, Ill.

24

Drew Clark

Iowa Western CC

Reno, Nev.

44

Alan Embree

Western Oregon

Bend, Ore.

29

Jake Farnsworth

Feather River

La Pine, Ore.

47

Bradley Gonzales

Undecided

Tucson, Ariz.

40

Michael Hansell

Grand Canyon University

Sammamish, Wash.

12

Ryan Kaser

Lewis-Clark State

Hillsboro, Ore.

20

Gil Luna

Arizona

Casa Grande, Ariz.

35

Wryland McKnight Western Oregon

Sutherlin, Ore.

30

Lou Tellechea

Hope Col Casa

Grande, Ariz.

15

Brendan Turcotte

Hope College

Victoria, BC

38

Kyle Wade

Purdue

Kokomo, Ind.

4

Joe Williams

Pomona-Pitzer

La Mesa, Calif.

36

Jake Wilson

Cuesta College

Pleasanton, Calif.

25

Tyler Worrell

Glendale (Ariz.) C.C.

Phoenix, Ariz.

32

Coen Wynne

Grand Canyon University

Sydney, Australia

Catchers atchers Number

Name

College

Home Town

28

Brett Auerbach

Alabama

Mission Viejo, Calif.

19

Jason Bush

New Mexico State

Carlsbad, Calif.

41

Dante DeNiro

Grand Canyon University

Tucson, Ariz.

11

Deron Johnson

San Diego State

Poway, Calif.

Meet the Bend Elks Infielders

Pitchers Infielders Number

Name

College

Home Town

2

Nico Burgarello

Dallas Baptist

Glendale, Ariz.

3

Efry Cervantes

South Mountain CC

Tucson, Ariz.

34

Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Yavapai

Pleasant Hill, Calif.

8

Chase Fernlund

Utah

Klamath Falls, Ore.

27

Brad Morgan

New Mexico St U

Snohomish, Wash.

10

Zach Needham

Lewis-Clark State

Puyallup, Wash.

31

Nelson Padilla

Washington St U

Reno, Nev.

14

Jorge Perez

Chico State

Artesia, Calif.

23

Dayton Provost

Oklahoma State

Newhall, Calif.

Outfielders Number

Name

College

Home Town

37

Gabe Gonzalez

Los Angeles Mission Col

Los Angeles, Calif.

13

Jake Jarvis

Grand Canyon

Gilbert, Ariz.

1

Justin Parsons

Undecided

Bend, Ore.

6

Bobby Peirce

South Mountain C.C.

Scottsdale, Ariz.

18

Marco Young

Oregon

San Diego, Calif.

17

Vinny Zavolta

Feather River

Grants Pass, Ore.

2019 Official

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