Port Angeles Lefties vs Victoria Harbourcats Series Program

Port Angeles Lefties Vs. Victoria Harbourcats

Series Program August 6-8, 2019 Civic Field paleftiesbaseball.com

Lefties Continue final homestand of season By: Joe Traub

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fter a stunning loss on Thursday in which they allowed five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning in Kelowna, the Port Angeles Lefties were virtually placed into must-win mode as they fell three games behind division-leader Victoria with ten to play.

Port Angeles continued their hot play on Friday, coming from behind to defeat the Portland Pickles 5–4 in a thriller to start the season’s final homestand at Civic Field.

The Lefties did not arrive back home until 8:30 Friday morning after a nine-hour bus ride back from Canada.

With the score tied and two outs in the top of the ninth inning, Austin Lively looked as if he had given Portland the lead with a runner on third base. He blooped a fly ball into center field where Gavin Rork came in and made a full-extension, diving catch to save the day.

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Diego Altamarino singled up the middle to start the ninth for the Lefties, his first hit with the team in 17 at-bats.

Brad Altomarie drew a walk before Jonny Chavez – a normal starting pitcher pressed into outfield duty – dropped down a bunt single to load the bases. Rork then lined a ball to right-center to score pinch-runner Carson Jackson and set off a celebration just behind the pitchers’ mound at Civic Field.

The Lefties fell behind early on Saturday and never caught up in a 9–6 defeat to Portland. League-leading home run hitter Matt Christian hit his twelfth and final blast of the season in the defeat. Tommy Takayoshi also singled in two runs as the Lefties attempted to rally in the ninth, plating three before Damiano Palmegiani and Brandon Silowka were retired to end the contest.

The home team trailed 4–1 at the seventh -inning stretch when they began to rally.

Alex Garcia was hit by a pitch and newcomer Rhys De Highden singled on the infield.

Diego Altamarino then reached on an error to load the bases.

Port Angeles was able to parlay all of that into two runs, as Brad Altomarie walked and Gavin Rork was hit by a pitch – both with the bases loaded, which brought the Sunday’s series finale was a thriller, as Lefties within 4–3.

Port Angeles plated four in the third before the Pickles answered back with Matt Christian manufactured the tying run four of their own in the fifth to tie it up at in the eighth inning. He led off with a 4. The score remained that way until the single before stealing second and tenth inning, when Portland’s Thomas advancing to third on a throwing error.

Rudinsky hit his third home run of the Garcia lifted a fly ball to center field deep series to put the visitors in front 5--–4. enough to score Garcia with the game tying run.

Justin Kelly tried to close it out in the bottom of the frame, but the never-sayPort Angeles pitchers once again did an die Lefties had an answer.

Trevor admirable job, as starter Jack Schlotman Rosenberg took a walk before Christian allowed just three hits and two earned singled to put two on. After a strikeout, runs in six innings. New addition Nate Alex Garcia singled but pinch-runner Robinson then took over and did not allow Carson Jackson was thrown out trying to a Pickles hit as he worked the final three score for the second out. frames for the victory.

Rhys De Highden then singled in the tying run and Dylan Cyr reached on an error to load the bases. After a mound visit, Brad Altomarie lined the first pitch the other way for a game-ending base hit and the walk-off celebration was on for the second time in three days at Civic Field.

Monday night, the Corvallis Knights came back to town to make up a game that had been rained out on July 10. The leagueleading Knights left no doubt, improving their WCL-best record to 36-12 with an 11–3 win.

The Knights used late home runs from Andy Atwood and Michael Dixon to break things open. Gavin Rork and Carson Jackson both singled in runs for Port Angeles.

Port Angeles now faces a six-game, home and home series with Victoria to end the season. The Lefties need to win five of the six matchups in order to reach the playoffs. The first three games of the series will be played at Civic Field before the teams hop on a ferry Friday morning to play the last three contests of the regular season in Canada.

Corvallis rode the arm of Tevita Gerber to victory, as he allowed just two hits and two unearned runs while striking out 14 in 5.2 innings. Joe Kinsky battled for the Lefties, throwing 126 pitches while walking 10 batters and giving up just four hits.

2019 Lefties Stat Leaders

Frankie Scalzo

Dwayne Angebrandt

Matthew Christian

Gavin Rork

ERA: 2.84

Strike Outs: 37

Home Runs: 12

Batting Average: .329

ERA - Minimum inning(s) pitched - 20

Minimum At Bats: 40

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West Coast League Standings (As of 8/6/2019)

North Team

W

L

PCT

GB

STREAK

LAST 10

Victoria HarbourCats *

33

15

0.688

-

2W

7-3

Wenatchee AppleSox

27

21

0.563

6

7W

8-2

Bellingham Bells

23

24

0.489

9.5

2L

4-6

Port Angeles Lefties

22

26

0.458

11

1L

6-4

Yakima Valley Pippins

19

29

0.396

14

5L

2-8

Kelowna Falcons

17

31

0.354

16

4L

4-6

South Team

W

L

PCT

GB

STREAK

LAST 10

Corvallis Knights *

36

12

0.750

-

1W

6-4

Walla Walla Sweets

27

21

0.563

9

1L

5-5

Ridgefield Raptors

23

25

0.479

13

1W

5-5

Portland Pickles

20

27

0.426

15.5

1L

4-6

Cowlitz Black Bears

20

28

0.417

16

1W

3-7

Bend Elks

20

28

0.417

16

4W

6-4

* Clinched Playoffs

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!

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Meet the Port angeles Lefties PITCHERS #36 Nathan Bonck

#35 Nate Robinson

College: Seattle University Position: LHP Hometown: Ketchikan, AK

College: Cal St San Marcos Position: RHP

#69 Bo Bradow College: Shoreline CC Position: RHP

#18 Jaden Seibel College: Big Bend CC Position: RHP

#19 Jonny Chavez

#4 Tyler Tan

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

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

#32 Joe Kinsky

#28 Zachary Tresemer

College: Santa Barbara CC Position: RHP Hometown: Denver, CO

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

#12 Michael Musselwhite

#31 Xavier Ulrich

College: Edmonds CC Position: LHP Hometown: Edmonds, WA

College: Menlo Col. Position: RHP

#7 Travis Plunkett Position: RHP

Meet the Port angeles Lefties Catchers #33 Rhys De Highden

#9 Tommy Takayoshi

College: Pierce College Position: C Hometown: North Baldwyn

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

#22 Brandon Silowka

#66 Joel Wood

College: Pacific University Position: C

College: Lower Columbia College Position: C

Infielders #10 Brad Altomarie

#30 Riley Quinton

College: Pacific University Position: IF

College: Everett CC Position: IF

#67 Gavin Guerrero

#8 Trevor Rosenberg

Position: IF

College: University of Nevada Las Vegas Position: IF Hometown: San Diego, CA

Outfielders #14 Dylan CYR

#5 Gavin Rork

College: Edmonds CC Position: OF Hometown: Mt Vernon, WA

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

#25 Ian Fitzgerald

#15 JJ Valencia

Position: OF

College: University of Dubuque Position: OF

#6 Carson jackson Position: OF

Meet the Victoria Harbourcats PITCHERS Pitchers # Player

College

Hometown

55

Matt Amrhein

California Baptist U

Upland,CA

53

Mikey Callia

91

Aaron Celestino

20

Garrettt Goodall

18

Luka Green

Pomona-Pitzer Col

Austin,TX

29

Dakota Hawkins

Columbia Col

Chehalis,WA

16

Tyler Hilton

Benedictine U

32

Josh Laukkanen

Cloud County CC

11

Mitch Lines

Lower Columbia Col

47

Reagan MacDonald

Dallas Baptist U

89

Hunter Omlid

31

Jacob Potter

38

Derek Salata

Illinois St U

7

Zach Swanson

San Diego Christian Col

36

Calvin Turchin

Hawaii (U of)

Federal Way,WA

12

Branson Wilson

Baylor U

Fort Worth,TX

Battle Ground,WA

Wetchester,IL Victoria,BC

Catchers #

Player

College

Hometown

34

Matt Clayton

Nevada Las Vegas (U of)

Yuba City,CA

19

Jon Gale

51

Kyle Harper

Baylor U

Houston,TX

10

Tyson Hays

Illinois St U

Denver,CO

27

Frankie Niemann

Tulane U

Sanford,FL

28

Tyler Pettit

Incarnate Word (U of)

Round Rock,TX

17

MacGregor Sharpe

Douglas Col

Meet the Victoria Harbourcats Infielders

Pitchers Infielders # Player

College

Hometown

39

Liam Ballance

Parksville, BC, CAN

25

Parker Bramlett

5

Fynn Chester

2

Tanner Haney

14

Chase Meidroth

35

Emilio Nogales

33

Griffin Paxton

Texas San Antonio (U of)

West,TX

6

Harrison Spohn

California Baptist U

Upland,CA

4

Chase Stewart

22

Jason Willow

15

Gus Wilson

Angelo St U

Bullard,TX

Manhatten Beach,CA

Victoria, BC

Outfielders #

Player

College

Hometown

9

Nick Adams

Yavapai Col

Peoria,IL

52

Andrew MacQuaig

3

Nate Pecota

Camden County Col

Lee Summit,MT

23

Nick Plaia

California Baptist U

Santa Clarita,CA

13

Ty Schindel

San Diego Christian Col

Victoria,BC

54

Kyle Sherick

Seattle U

Ravensdale,WA

Lacombe,AB

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