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18+ All Star Game
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It was the National Division prevailing over the American division in the 18+ All Star game Wednesday night 6-4.
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Tom “The Bomb” Gandolph drove 5 shots out of spacious Decatur Central to win the Home Run Derby yet again. Maybe we’ll just start calling it the Gandolph Award.
We wish to extend a big thank you to Coach Phil Webster at Decatur Central for being a terrific host and long time supporter of the IABL.
The Nationals started the scoring in the top of the second with the Hurricanes Danny Gillin driving a double in the left center field gap and then coming across on a single by Kurt Brabender of the Dodgers. American starter Eric Teall of the Arrows then bore down and struck out the next two batters to end the inning.
The Americans came right back in the bottom of the second, with the first 3 batters reaching on hits, Tanner Freeman of the Beavers struck out the next batter and then gave up an RBI single to the Arrows Jim Wegener, followed by an RBI fielders’ choice by another Arrow, Jason Hutchison who drove in teammate Ryne Foster.
The Nationals came right back in the top of the 3rd, with the Beavers’ Bryston Bangel reaching on a 2 out bunt single, stealing second and then coming home on Dodger Dan Taylors’ single. Kurt Brabender then tied it up in the 4th with a solo Home Run to left.
The Arrows Ryan Nicholson wound up being the tough luck losing pitcher as the Nationals pushed across 2 unearned runs in the top of the 5th, making the Cubs Micah Bowers the winning pitcher.
The American squad made it a 1 run game in the 6th when they came up with an unearned run of their own with veteran Brave Matt Matheis driving in Ryan Hooten of the Astros who had reached on an error.
The Nationals added an insurance run in the 8th when Hurricanes skipper Phil Belcher reached on a walk, and then advanced to second on a single by the Orioles Jason Twomey. Bryston Bangel moved up the runners with a sac bunt and Canes SS Jude Burger came through with a Sac fly to score Belcher. Kenny Hughes, another Hurricane, pitched a scoreless 9th to pick up the save.
Going 2 for 3 with a Home Run, 2 RBI and 2 stolen bases, the Dodgers Kurt Brabender was named game MVP. | |||
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Tryouts and draft for the 2012 Season will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 12:00
The Indiana Baseball Academy will once again be the host for IABL tryouts. The IBA is located at 9760 Mayflower Park Dr. Carmel, IN 46032
We are anticipating a heavy turnout and it is strongly suggested that you pre-register online. To register go to Pay Fees on the navigation bar and fill out the age appropriate form. You may also register at the door starting at 11:00 on the 18th.
The 18+ and 28+ seasons will begin on April 29 and end with Championship weekend on August 26. The 18+ will play and 18 game schedule with 14 Sundays and 4 Thursdays. The 28+ will play a 16 game schedule with 3 doubleheaders and all games on Sundays.
The 35+ Division will begin on May 30 and will end with the Championship on September 26.
Tryouts for the 45+ will be announced soon.
You may play in more than one division if you are age eligible. For the purpose of registration please select one.
Contact IABL President John DeCosta at 317-626-1290 if you have any questions.
