Port Angeles Lefties vs Corvallis Knights Series Program

Port Angeles Lefties Vs. Corvallis Knights

Series Program July 8-10, 2019 Civic Field

Lefties RETURN HOME TO FACE RED Hot Corvallis knights By: Joe Traub

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ith a six-run lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, it appeared academic that the Port Angeles Lefties would take the opener of a three-game series in Longview. But ten batters, four hits and seven runs later, the Cowlitz Black Bears had completed a stunning comeback and defeated Port Angeles 8–7 on Friday evening at Story Field.

Jordan Banholzer took the hill for the Lefties in the eighth inning and struggled to find the strike zone. He allowed two hits and walked three batters, leaving with a 7–3 lead.

Zach Tresemer relieved and gave up an RBI single followed by a fielders choice grounder and an RBI groundout. Luke Price stood in and delivered the biggest hit of all, a bloop double just past the reach of third baseman Evan Hurn to give Cowlitz the lead.

Port Angeles went down in order on two flyouts and a grounder in the ninth to end the contest.

Continued

The Lefties (14-15, 10-14 WCL) broke a 1–1 tie in the fourth inning by erupting for five runs.

Charlie Nasuti doubled in two runs and immediately scored on a run-scoring double by Damiano Palmegiani. After a pitching change, two outs and a walk, Matt Christian roped another double into the left-field corner to plate Palmegiani and Gavin Rork for a 6–1 lead.

Port Angeles added another tally in the fifth on Trevor Rosenberg’s RBI single. Nasuti, Palmegiani and Rosenberg (7-8-9 in the lineup) combined to go 6 for 12 with 4 RBI. The Lefties surrendered two runs before recording an out in the first inning Saturday, an inning that foreshadowed how much of their evening would end up. The Black Bears used a balanced attack to beat the Lefties 8–4 at Story Field in Cowlitz.

Dwayne Angebrandt suffered through a rare poor outing on the mound, giving up four runs in 3.2 innings. After Ryan Kim singled home two runs in the first inning, he hit a solo homer in the third to extend Cowlitz’s lead. Seth Beckstead then led off the fourth inning with a home run to make it 4–0.

Meanwhile, Alex Salazar was literally untouchable on the mound for the Black Bears.

The right-hander was perfect through four innings while striking out seven batters.

C.J. Schauwecker broke up the combined perfect game bid with a single after Cowlitz went to the bullpen in the fifth inning.

Trailing 5–0 into the sixth, the Leftie scratched for a pair of two-out runs. Matt Christian reached on an error to plate Nick DiPonzio, then Schauwecker singled in Justin Fugitt.

The Black Bears tacked on three more in the seventh before Zander Marco came off the bench for a pinch-hit, two-run single in the ninth inning for the final scores of 8–4.

The Lefties managed six hits in the contest, two coming from Schauwecker.

Port Angeles took it on the chin again Sunday, falling 6–3 to the Cowlitz Black Bears in the finale of the three-game series in Longview. With the loss, the Lefties have been swept in a series for the second time in 2019.

Starter Nathan Bonck pitched brilliantly for Port Angeles, allowing just two runs on four hits in six innings of work. Cowlitz led 1–0 in the top of the sixth when Ronnie Rust stepped in and delivered an opposite-field three-run homer to right field off Kyle Rich for a 3–1 Lefties advantage.

The Black Bears plated one in the bottom of the frame and things came undone in the seventh with Carter Loewen on the mound. A leadoff walk and stolen base turned into a run when Seth Beckstead singled home the tying run. After another walk, Austin Bell provided the deciding hit, a two-run triple to right-center to give Cowlitz a 5–3 lead. Bell later scored on a sacrifice fly.

Port Angeles went down in order in the eighth and ninth innings, ending the first half of West Coast League play with a 10-16 record and in last place of the North division.

The Lefties overall mark is 14-17 including non-league contests.

The Lefties now return home to start a three-game series against three-time defending champion Corvallis. First pitch on Monday from Civic Field will be at 6:35 p.m. Frankie Scalzo will be on the mound for Port Angeles against a starter to be determined for the Knights. It is Military Monday, meaning all former and current service personnel are invited to attend the game for free.

The Corvallis Knights enter the series on an active 15-game win streak, having clinched the first half South division title over the weekend. The Knights are threetime defending league champions. Following the Corvallis series, Port Angeles will host the Everett Merchants in a non-league matchup on Thursday before heading back on the road to face Yakima Valley for four games in three days.

Remaining Lefties Schedule

West Coast League Standings (As of 7/8/2019)

North Team

W

L

PCT

GB

STREAK

LAST 10

Victoria HarbourCats *

18

9

0.667

-

1W

8-2

Bellingham Bells

16

11

0.593

2

1L

5-5

Wenatchee AppleSox

12

15

0.444

6

2W

5-5

Yakima Valley Pippins

12

17

0.414

7

2L

4-6

Kelowna Falcons

10

16

0.385

7.5

1L

5-5

Port Angeles Lefties

10

16

0.385

7.5

4L

4-6

South Team

W

L

PCT

GB

STREAK

LAST 10

Corvallis Knights *

21

6

0.778

-

15W

10-0

Walla Walla Sweets

18

9

0.667

3

1W

6-4

Ridgefield Raptors

13

14

0.481

8

3L

3-7

Bend Elks

12

15

0.444

9

2L

4-6

Portland Pickles

11

18

0.379

11

2W

3-7

Cowlitz Black Bears

10

17

0.370

11

3W

6-4

* Clinched Playoffs

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.

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

#58 Jordan Barnholzer

#11 Kyle Hamrick

College: Grand Canyon University Position: LHP Hometown: Santa Clara, CA

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

#36 Nathan Bonck College: Seattle University Position: LHP Hometown: Ketchikan, AK

#16 Michael Buchanan College: Edmonds CC Position: RHP Hometown: Kirkland, WA

#30 A C Chavez College: New Mexico JC Position: LHP Hometown: El Paso, TX

#42 Joe Kinsky College: Santa Barbara CC Position: RHP Hometown: Denver, CO

#34 Carter Loewen College: University of Hawaii Position: RHP Hometown: Abbotsford, BC

#12 Ryan Moeller College: Grinnell College Position: LHP Hometown: Mountain View, CA

#19 Jonny Chavez

Zack

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

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

#26 Michael Fitch

Dylan

College: Indiana Wesleyan University Position: P Hometown: El Canio, CA

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

Moore

Porter

Meet the Port angeles Lefties PITCHERS #31 Frankie Scalzo College: Grand Canyon University Position: RHP Hometown: Vista, CA

Tallon

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

#29 Jack Schlotman

#32 Josh Thompson

College: George C Wallace CC Position: RHP Hometown: Alpine, CA

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

#23 Jeffrey Shafer

#28 Zachary Tresemer

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

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

#4 Tyler Tan

#46 Nate Weeldreyer

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

College: Purdue Position: RHP Hometown: Auburn, WA

fielders #14 Nick Berry

#33 Connor Denning

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

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

#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 Hometown: Opelika, AL

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

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 Nevada Las Vegas 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 University 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 Corvallis Knights PITCHERS Pitchers # Player

College

Hometown

43

Jackson Arnsdorf

Corban Col

Astoria,OR

31

Trevor Bateson

California Riverside (U of)

Menifee,CA

5

Nick Caviglia

Utah (U of)

Fresno,OR

22

Brodie Cooper-Vassalakis

Grand Canyon U

Canberra

44

Jacob Dobmeier

California San Diego (U of)

Newport,OR

35

Sean Fekete

Sacramento State

Dubai

19

Tevita Gerber

Dixie St Col

Salt Lake City,UT

26

Abbott Haffar

California Riverside (U of)

Simi Valley, CA

40

Eric Hill

Linn Benton CC

Wilsonville,OR

36

Trace Hokkanen

Mt Hood CC

Beaverton,OR

9

Timothy Josten

Cal St Fullerton

Santa Clarita,CA

42

William Kempner

Gonzaga U

San Jose,CA

23

Connor Knutson

Portland (U of)

Sammamish, WA

39

Colton Meyer

Linfield Col

Silverton,OR

24

Connor Redmond

Undecided

Danville, CA

30

Andrew Walling

Oregon St U

Longview,WA

41

Chase Watkins

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Watsonville,CA

Catchers #

Player

College

Hometown

20

Nicholas Klemp

Portland (U of)

Everett, WA

18

Zack Moeller

Utah (U of)

Hollister,CA

Meet the Corvallis Knights Infielders

Pitchers Infielders # Player

College

Hometown

11

Andy Atwood

Texas Rio Grande Valley

Everett,WA

25

Michael Curialle

California Los Angeles (U of)

Mission Viejo,CA

3

Matthew Gretler

Oregon St U

Bonney Lake,WA

2

Jake Harvey

Oregon St U

Kennewick,WA

8

Brooks Lee

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo,CA

29

Trace Tammaro

Portland (U of)

Clayton, CA

Outfielders

Outfielders #

Player

College

Hometown

12

Michael Dixon

San Diego (U of)

Oakland,CA

7

Jake Holcroft

Portland (U of)

Yorba Linda,CA

14

Briley Knight

Utah (U of)

Corvallis, OR

21

Elliot Willy

Oregon St U

Bend, OR

37

Nick Yovetich

San Francisco (U of)

Missoula,MT

2019 Official

Scorecard

Visitors

Lefties

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.

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 other

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

2019 Lefties Stat Leaders

Frankie Scalzo

Dwayne Angebrandt

Matthew Christian

Charlie Nasuti

ERA: 1.82

Strike Outs: 23

RBI’s: 13

Batting Average: .326

Minimum Innings Pitched: 9

Minimum At Bats: 20