baseball
Sabermetric analysis of all things baseball - on-and-off the field. Barry Bonds fan club.
Mahopac Goes Down Fighting in 2-0 Loss to Pearl River
On Sunday May 21, 20 seeded Mahopac traveled to Pearl River for a quarterfinal match up against the fifth seed, and Ava Lichtenberger definitely welcomed the competition from her counterpart on the mound. “Pitcher’s duels, " she said, “I think they make it more exciting.” Thirteen frames and 12 zeroes, the Indian and Kiera Luckie of the Pirates really did justice. But the crooked number went up in the first inning, and it wasn’t in the top half of the inning.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Mahopac Hits their Stride at Northern Counties Championships
On Saturday May 20, Mahopac traveled to Arlington High School, and raced the Northern Counties Championships. Getting most of the day in before the rain drops, Coach Kelley Posch still saw the skies open up for her team.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Unforgettable Moments In Golf History. Content Warning.
Since its inception in 1895, the US Open Golf Championship has captivated golf enthusiasts and created countless unforgettable moments in the annals of sports history. As one of the four major championships in professional golf, the US Open has showcased exceptional skill, unwavering determination, and dramatic turnarounds on some of the world's most iconic golf courses. Join us on a journey through time as we revisit some of the most memorable moments that have shaped the legacy of the US Open.
By Bello Adeniyi3 years ago in Unbalanced
U.S. Open Report: 15th June 2023 From Samsung Authorized Service Centre. Content Warning.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the events that occurred from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, including match highlights, notable competitors, and their winning possibilities.
By ONYIGOD WRITES3 years ago in Unbalanced
Manchester United Coaches and Their Impact on the Club
From the early days to the present, these coaches have played a vital role in shaping the club's identity, implementing their footballing philosophies, and achieving remarkable success. In this article, we will explore some of the notable Manchester United coaches and their significant impact on the club's fortunes.
By ONYIGOD WRITES3 years ago in Unbalanced
The Legendry Sir Alex Ferguson
Born on December 31, 1941, in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, Ferguson's journey as a coach began in the early 1970s and continued for over four decades until his retirement in 2013. During this time, he transformed Manchester United into one of the most successful clubs in the history of the sport.
By ONYIGOD WRITES3 years ago in Unbalanced
Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat Game
Get jerseys for only 45 dollars with Worldwide shipping at jerseys and sneakers.com take advantage of their limited time buy three get one free sale all sports available Link in the description it's the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets in game five of the NBA Finals they are loud and ready they've waited a long time for this night stolen by out of Bio the ball handling from the big man and a quick bucket for Miami streus fires away Spruce knocks down this first shot of the night jump shot from Caldwell Paul preserved for the first bucket for Denver Murray kicks it back out Caldwell hope trying to draw a contact that he banks at home Vincent guards him Gordon shot is good and rattles in defensive putting on a lot of pressure Joker sets a hard screen Vincent iron and Murray throws it down the heat have missed their last nine shots Michael Porter Cuts flips it up in on a beautiful pass timeout Miami Spruce Porter in Pursuits two strives layup shot is good and a foul that screws off the bounce and a chance for a three-point play the foul by the way was on jokic who still hasn't taken a shot that ends right now foreign [Music] [Applause] drives floats it up shot way off Lowry beautiful pass ahead the streus nearly blocked but he still put it in the heat Furious they thought that should have been a fast you all catch nice feed and green banks at home guarding Lowry go out of Bio jump shot in the paint is cut six early points for bam out of bile and the Heat have a chance to take the lead [Music] [Applause] green picks up another foul shot is good and one they're not a mile now with 11 points a 13-2 run for the heat you don't have to shoot well to play well Porter trying to do that flips it up that time he shot it well seven points six rebounds for Porter or tied again Lowry on the drive gets inside can't get it out of Bio tip won't go gets it again layup is good dominant Murray looking trying to draw a foul blocked by Martin Porter puts it up and that will end a wild first quarter all right Lisa Jimmy Butler the bucket the Nuggets felt that he traveled but he gets it to go for his first field goal border block by love knocked out of bounds here's Michael Porter nice feet inside Christian Brown the fake the back shot just boys and patience from the rookie Bruce Brown goes inside this time nice adjustment in the air Caleb Martin searching goes inside layup shot is curved Caleb Martin Off the Bench with six points [Applause] only taking two shots he's hitting them both Duncan Robinson gets it back that's a set play and he knocks down the three Robinson gets a good look can't hit that out of Buy on the rebound finds Robinson cutting to the basket lays it up and in Elkins backing in and backing in Double T gets up the shot goes pulls his way through the double team and scores Larry down again Lowry's on him here comes the double team kicks it out Caldwell Polk nice fake one dribble two players good good health defense stripped and stolen Bruce Brown got the strip gets the finish at the other end Lowry wants to shoot it he does a contested three and got it first points for Kyle Lowry in the lead back up to seven the Elkins floats it up and in he's four for four from the fields sorry he's got Spruce on him a little shaken beak Falling Away got it up and in [Applause] Lowry looking for an opening fires and connects boy Carl Kyle Larry what a huge impact Off the Bench bad pass stolen by Butler Butler gets inside this time he's able to finish and the leads back up to eight Brown up top to yokich he's got their only break not that time fight for the rebound oh Christian Brown Branson puts it back up and in Gabe Vincent bam out of Bio lays it up and in but they're getting good shots against the Zone it's not the shots that they're creating it's the inability for them to convertible once again attacks Michael Porter drives and flushes with the left hand ball poked away ilkich gets it back puts it up and in and a fouls [Applause] struce puts it on the floor flips it up and in 10 points for struce Gabe Vincent's jump shot is good Vincent's first field goal Porter on the drive gets inside nice move from Porter he's got 11. all right trying to get going drives inside beautiful move from Murray Kevin Love no hesitation drills the three his first points Elkins backs in and easily scores Pope the rebound off the Miss free throw Mario all off the glass won't go tipped in by jokic long three Vincent well off Here Comes Porter picks it out Murray Corner three games hands off to Spruce stroof off the bounce layup is good and a bad pass from Murray the heat though excellent defense Kayla Martin drives and finishes Miami back up by four and Denver wants time out Lowry falls down here comes Caldwell Pope Martin bumps him low Volo misses McBrown on the follow Paul punked Away by Jokers picked up by Porter Porter drives between the legs layup and Scott how did he get that to go in Robinson double team cross court goes to Vincent Vincent drives floater is good Gabe Clemson comes right back Porter a three punching in on a bio from the foul line jumper gets it a goal soft touch and another 20-point game for bam out of Bio Off the Mark ball tip to take it by Lowry and a new 14 fires away and knocks it down right now the story of the game is the offensive rebounding they've got 15 second chance points that was our best quarter held in the below 40 percent back up top they swing in the Murray Murray a three-pointer [Applause] Kayla Martin drives inside layup is good what a gorgeous move from Caleb Martin inside jokic counted Robinson with five on the 24. Lowry a corner of Three got it Lowry does it again Bruce Brown back to ilkich spins against that a mile tough shot pulling away still knocks it down Christian Brown blocked from behind by struce what a defensive play blocked by Jordan Murray jumper puts it in timeout Miami nuggets by five Caldwell Pope finds jokic jokic and the pain drops it in he's got 26 it's a seven point lead Martin the butler Butler Connor three Nails it Caldwell Polk tries a three it's good it's gonna contavious Caldwell poke Nails another back-to-back threes from Jimmy Butler Butler tries again Butler won't go but a foul oh Butler kicking that right leg out that's going to be overturned I think so Nicole on the floor stands Butler's got the last nine points for the heat it's a one-point game just over three to play Butler now aggressive looking for a shot backs in turn shoots and scores and the heat take a one-point lead Martin on him jokicz drives down a lane layup is good nuggets back up by one Butler the drive the layup and a foul Butler with the last 13 points for the Heat Murray Falling Away rebound Brown hooks the Nuggets back up by one Jimmy Butler on the drive gets inside stops stolen by Caldwell Polk and a foul too much free throws from contavious Caldwell pole it's over at last the long wait is over after 47 years the Denver Nuggets can finally call themselves NBA champions thank you
By Azeem Taj3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Wins Defeats Eastchester and Pelham to Move into the Semis
Coach Ted Lawrence didn’t have any doubts about beginning the sectionals with Nick Fassert, and a less than stellar won-loss record still gave him no pause. “We didn’t score any runs for him,” lamented Lawrence. On the other hand, a 4-1 lead in the fifth seemed to break the hex. Not to be, a few tough hops and a misplayed fly ball negated the prosperity. Now, the dramatic turn of events required a hero, but for Scott Esposito, coming to the rescue was simply business as usual.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Fight Falls Short at Somers
More Photos https://rmonetti.blogspot.com/2023/05/somers-sb-v-jj.html On Wednesday May 17, 24th seeded John Jay traveled to Somers to face number10, and there was no shortage of excitement. The lead went back and forth, and John Jay was still threatening in the seventh. But a final score that didn’t go the Wolves way was not the final tally, according to Adrionna Palmiero, who stepped in while Steve DelMoro was away with the arrival of his first child.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
My experience going to a baseball game in Europe.
I googled if there are any batting cages in Amsterdam, where I could go during my vacation in Holland. I found there was one on the outskirts of the city, connected to the stadium of the Amsterdam Pirates, the local baseball team. Next thing I noticed, that during the time I’d be in Amsterdam, the European Champion Cup would take place. I decided to get tickets for June 7th, this was a great opportunity to see what baseball culture is like outside of the U.S.
By fredi schokker3 years ago in Unbalanced
Mahopac on Losing End of Thriller in Rye
On Friday May 5, Mahopac headed south to Rye, and Ava Lichtenberger and Erin Ball treated both fan bases to an exciting pitcher’s duel. At least they did for five innings. Then the bats took over, and a thrilling back and forth went in search of a hero. Both sides had an ample supply. But someone had to sound the trumpet, and the other side would have to succumb to the violins.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Unbalanced
Historical Rivalries in the FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, affectionately known as the FA Cup, has been the epitome of English football glory and drama for over a century. Throughout its rich history, the competition has seen intense battles for supremacy, with rivalries igniting the flames of passion among clubs and their supporters. In this article, we will delve into some of the most iconic clashes that have unfolded in the FA Cup, showcasing the intensity, drama, and eternal bragging rights that come with these historic rivalries. Manchester United vs. Manchester City The Manchester derby, a fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Manchester City, has extended its fiery grip into the realm of the FA Cup. In 1956, these two iconic clubs collided in the semi-finals, generating an immense buzz throughout the city. Old Trafford, the theater of dreams for United, witnessed a clash of titans as the Red Devils and the Citizens battled for bragging rights. With an atmosphere crackling with tension, the match showcased the rivalry's intensity. Denis Law, a former City player turned United talisman, rose to the occasion, scoring the decisive goal that sent United to the final, leaving City heartbroken. This victory not only provided United with a chance to lift the FA Cup but also deepened the divide between the two Manchester giants. Liverpool vs. Everton The Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton has produced countless memorable moments in the FA Cup. The intense rivalry between these two clubs has a rich history, and when they clash in the FA Cup, the stakes are raised to new heights. One such unforgettable encounter took place in 1989. The Hillsborough disaster had deeply affected the city of Liverpool, and the FA Cup became a symbol of unity and healing. In the fifth round, Liverpool and Everton faced each other at Goodison Park, where emotions ran high. With a display of immense solidarity, the Merseyside clubs stood together, united by the common cause of honoring the memory of the 96 lives lost. The match itself ended in a goalless draw, but the spirit of camaraderie and mutual respect between the rivals resonated with football fans worldwide. The replay at Anfield saw Liverpool triumph over Everton, and as the Reds progressed in the tournament, their journey became an embodiment of the city's resilience. Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur The North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is a rivalry steeped in history and passion. These two bitter rivals have locked horns in the FA Cup on numerous occasions, adding an extra layer of intensity to an already heated battle. One particular clash in 1991 stands out. In the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium, Arsenal and Tottenham faced off in what would become one of the most thrilling FA Cup matches in history. After falling behind by two goals, Arsenal mounted a stunning comeback, scoring three times to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Alan Smith's header in the dying moments of the match sealed the win for Arsenal, leaving the Spurs faithful devastated. This encounter not only cemented Arsenal's reputation as cup specialists but also added fuel to the fiery rivalry between these two clubs. The bragging rights were well and truly claimed by the Gunners, with the memory of that historic comeback etched into the annals of FA Cup folklore. The impact of historic rivalries on the FA Cup extends beyond the realms of individual matches. These intense rivalries inject an extra dose of excitement, passion, and anticipation into the tournament, capturing the hearts and minds of football fans around the world.
By Emmanuel Adedeji Adejobi3 years ago in Unbalanced
