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7.19 Update
SALL 11U 15 Queensbury 0
Saratoga improved to 4-2 in Cal Ripken District play, with a 15-0 win over Queensbury. Saratoga came out swinging the bats and plated 4 runs in the 1st inning, followed by 6 runs in the 2nd, and finished with 5 in the 3rd to roll to victory. Matt Davis led the way with a double, 2 singles, 3 RBI and 3 runs scored. Jack Rittenhouse did a great job behind the plate and chipped in with 2 hits. Asa Connell and Drew Patterson combined to pitch the shutout. Saratoga will complete District play tomorrow 6pm @ Wilton.

Congratulations to the Saratoga All Star teams as they are currently having one of their best tournament summers in recent history. The Cal Ripken/Williamsport teams are a combined 37-15-1 and when you include the 2 Thoroughbred team's non league games we move up to 43-20-1. FANTASTIC.

12 Year olds- Joe Place, manager and Jim Murphy and Mike Hagen, coaches

Roster: Calvin Beckwith, Devin Coffey, Connor Crotty, Matt Flynn, Ryan Flynn, Hal Hagen, Connor Kane, Travis Mooney, Keegan Murphy, Ben Place, Nick Smith and Nick Winters

Pepsi Tournament starts July 19th for the 12U team

Cal Ripken State Tournament
7.15 Niskayuna 6 SALL 12U 2
The SALL 12U lost in the semi-finals of the Cal Ripken State Tournament to Niskayuna, 6-2. It was a pitchers duel for the first 3 innings as the score was 0-0 going into the fourth. Niskayuna hit a 2 out bases loaded single to bring in two runs in the fourth. They increased the lead to 3-0 on a lead off home run in the fifth. Hal Hagen hit a smash to short that couldn't be handled and it brought in two runs to make it 3-2 going into the 6th. Niskayuna broke the game open with a 2 home runs in the 6th and then shut down the SALL 12U team in the bottom of the inning for the win.

7.13 SALL 12U 10 Wilton 7
Saratoga American continued to belt the ball in the final day of pool play at the Cal Ripken 12 yrs Old State Tournament. Saratoga had 15 hits on the night and downed their cross town rival Wilton 10-7. Wilton jumped out to an early lead scoring 4 runs in the top of the first inning. Noah Areciero doubled in Sean Hart who led off the game with single. Tyler Sullivan added two more runs with a base clearing double. The lead would be short lived when Saratoga scored 5 runs on 7 hits in the bottom of the first. Nick Smith doubled in Matt Flynn and Ben Place who had each singled. Connor Crotty add two more runs by hitting in Hal Hagen and Keenan Murphy who had both reached base on consecutive singles. Saratoga never looked back adding another five runs in the 3rd inning. Nick Winters doubled in Hagen and Murphy who each had their second singles of the night. Connor Crotty and Travis Mooney continued the rally with two consecutive singles and would later cross the plate when Ben Place smacked a two run double. Saratoga’s middle infield of Connor Kane, Nick Winters and Matt Flynn made some unbelievable defensive plays throughout the game. Saratoga plays Tuesday night at 6:00 against

7.12 SALL 12U 6 North Colonie 5 (8 innings)
Saratoga American continued their winning streak by defeating North Colonie in 8 innings on the second day of pool play at the Cal Ripken 12Yr Old State Tournament. Saratoga jumped out to a quick lead with a solo home runs blast by Matt Flynn. The score changed hands 4 times over 8 innings. In the fifth inning Nick Winters blasted a double off the center field fence to bring Saratoga within one. In the sixth, Ryan Flynn singled and advanced to second on an infield error. Nick Smith lined a single to the gap in right center to score Flynn and tie the game. The score remained tied through the 7th. In the eighth, Nick Smith blasted the game winning home run over the center field fence. Saratoga had 12 hits on the day. Travis Mooney retired the side in the bottom of the eighth to seal the victory.

7.11 SALL 12U 10 Clifton Park 0
Division Area Champions Saratoga American continued their streak by shutting down Clifton Park in opening day play of the Cal Ripken 12 Yr Old State Tournament being held at Gavin Park in Wilton. Saratoga’s Nick Smith and Travis Mooney combined for a no hitter and struck out 8 batters.Smith blasted a solo home run over the center field fence in the first inning. Saratoga added 3 more runs in the third when Ben Place cleared the bases with a double up the middle. In the fourth, Devin Coffey tripled in 2 more runs followed by Ryan Flynn’s solo home run over the right field fence. Saratoga had 11 hit on the night. Following the game, ceremonies were held to present the Americans with their Divisional Championship trophy by finishing first in divisional play with a 3-1 record. The first seed Americans continue pool play on Saturday against North Colonie.

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12U Thoroughbreds- Bill Rice, manager and Phil Varone, Jack Parrish and Will Gergits coaches

Roster: Lee Barringer, Teigue Donohoe, Sam Gangi, Wolf Gergits, Jacob Kamen, Matt Klingbeil, Mike Nagler, Mike Parrish, Jack Rice, Nick Stiansen , Brian Surman, Phil Varone.

Schedule: Ballston Spa Tournament July 11th, Pepsi Tournament July 18th

7.13 Saratoga T's 22 Clifton Park 4
Saratoga had a great team effort as they exploded to beat Clifton Park in the consolation round. Each member of the team scored at least once and Matt Klingbeil and Teigue Donohoe scored four times each. Klingbeil and Phil Varone went 4/4 and Jack Rice and Brian Surman added three hits apiece. Mike Nagler had a solid double to the gap in left center field and Nick Stiansen also had two solid hits. Jacob Kamen, Phil Varone, and Jack Rice held Clifton Park in check pitching four scoreless innings. This was a great finish to the tourney, and have the Thoroughbreds primed for the Pepsi Tournament which starts this Friday.

7.12 Greeneville 10 Saratoga T's 9
Saratoga lost a nail biter as they fell to the Greeneville Spartans in the bottom of the seventh inning. Saratoga led most of the way, as each player in the lineup contributed with at least one base hit. Phil Varone lead the offensive attack going 3/4 with a monstrous two-run home run. Jack Rice also had three hits and Brian Surman and Teigue Donohoe added two hits apiece. Mike Parrish kept the game close defensively throwing out the potential go ahead run at the plate from right field in the sixth inning. Jacob Kamen and Jack rice were strong on the mound, and Phil Varone pitched a scoreless 5th and 6th inning before the Spartans final comeback in the bottom of the 7th.

7.12 Halfmoon 11 Saratoga T's 3
Saratoga played the tournament favorite Halfmoon close for the first four innings of the game, but then ran out of steam against the powerful Halfmoon squad. Jacob Kamen pitched magnificently holding Halfmoon to two runs over the first two innings, which was quite a feat considering the Mariners finished the game with four home runs. Phil Varone had the big hit driving in the first two Saratoga runs with a solid double to the gap in right center field. Teigue Donohoe had the only other hit for Saratoga.

7.11 Nisky 15 Saratoga T's 10
In a game were Saratoga once trailed 9-2, the Thoroughbreds mounted a formidable comeback but fell just short in the opening round of the Midsummer Classic. Lee Barringer provided the spark in the offense as the leadoff batter with two hits. Brian Surman provide the power, hitting his first home run and scoring three runs. Teigue Donohoe started the 6-run sixth inning comeback with sole home run over the center field fence. Unfortunately Saratoga fell just short as the tournament time limit was imposed - which appeared to be the only way to stop their momentum. Even the opposing coach took time to talk to the team after the game and compliment them on their professionalism and never-quit mentality.

7.8 SALL 12U T's 12 Clifton Park 2
Behind an error free defense, Teigue Donohoe, Jack Rice Phil Varone, and Jacob Kamen allowed only 3 hits and 2 runs over seven innings. Lee Barringer, Jack Rice and Phil Varone each had two hits while Brian Surman had a bases loaded triple. Wolf Gergits and Jacob Kamen each scored 3 runs while Mike Parrish and Mike Nagler had singles.

11 Year olds- Dave Towne, manager and Bryan Beer, coach

Roster: Eric Beer, Chris Byno, Griffin Clancy, Asa Connell, Ryan Czarnecki, Ethan Daley, Matt Davis, Drew Patterson, Max Poppel, Jack Rittenhouse, Devin Towne, Zach Kircher

Cal Ripken 11U North Division Schedule and Standings: click here

7.19 SALL 11U 15 Queensbury 0
Saratoga improved to 4-2 in Cal Ripken District play, with a 15-0 win over Queensbury. Saratoga came out swinging the bats and plated 4 runs in the 1st inning, followed by 6 runs in the 2nd, and finished with 5 in the 3rd to roll to victory. Matt Davis led the way with a double, 2 singles, 3 RBI and 3 runs scored. Jack Rittenhouse did a great job behind the plate and chipped in with 2 hits. Asa Connell and Drew Patterson combined to pitch the shutout. Saratoga will complete District play tomorrow 6pm @ Wilton.

7.16 Niskayuna 5 SALL 11U 4
Saratoga dropped to 3-2 in Cal Ripken District play with a tough loss to a fine team from Niskayuna. Saratoga led 4-1 after 3 innings, but the bats went silent after that. Niskayuna would scratch across 2 unearned runs in the fifth to get the victory. Devin Towne was outstanding on the mound for Saratoga, pitching 5 gutsy innings.

7.14 SALL 11U 14 South Glens Falls 3
SALL 11yo's improved their Cal Ripken District record to 3-1, with a 14-3 victory over South Glens Falls. In a total team effort, Saratoga put 8 runs across in the 1st inning, followed by 6 more in the 2nd inning. Asa Connell pitched 2 scoreless innings, and Matt Davis was excellent in relief. Travis Brown hit a tremendous 2 run home run for South Glens falls.

7.9 SALL11U 15 North Colonie(2) 9
SALL 11yo's improved their Cal Ripken District record to 2-1 with a 15-9 victory over North Colonie 2. Eric Beer led the offense with 2 doubles and a single, driving in 4 runs. Ryan Czarnecki added a double and single with 4 rbi's, and Asa Connell hit a 2 run home run ( his third in District play). Connell pitched 3 strong innings to start the game and left the contest leading 13-2, but North Colonie battled back with a 6 run 4th inning to make it close. Beer came on to pitch the final 2 innings for the save.

7.7 SALL11U 6 Clifton Park 0
Saratoga evened their Cal Ripken District record to 1-1 with a 6-0 victory over a very solid Clifton Park team. Asa Connell led the way by launching 2 home runs, driving in a total of 5 runs. Devin Towne and Eric Beer combined to pitch the shutout. Next up for SALL 11's, Wednesday evening 6pm vs.North Colonie 2 @ East Side Rec.

7.2 North Colonie 13 SALL 11u 7
Saratoga fell to North Colonie in game one of Cal Ripken District play 13-7. Saratoga was cruising along with a 6-0 lead on the strength of Devin Towne's 3 shutout innings and a 2 run single by Griffin Clancy. A usually stellar Saratoga defense came unglued in the 5th inning contributing to North Colonie plating 7 runs. Colonie put the game out of reach in the 6th, scoring 6 more runs including a grand slam home run by Jake Messina.

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10 Year olds- Williamsport- Bob Kolbe, manager and Brian Coffey and Ross Beckwith, coaches

Roster: Quinn Beckwith, Jack Bloem, Brendan Coffey, Cam D’Aloia, Rory Flaherty, Liam Gibney, Brandon Hipsley, Joe Kolbe, Joe Schmidt, Connor Skeels, Spencer Wagner

7.16 SALL 10U 5 SNLL 3
The Saratoga Americans held on for a 5-3 win over the Saratoga Nationals in a 10 year old Little League playoff game. Rory Flaherty tossed a complete game 4 hitter for the East Side squad with 4 strikeouts and no walks. SALL squeaked a run across in the 2nd when they executed a double steal with Jack Bloem taking second and then Cam D'Aloia coming home on the throw down. The score stayed 1-0 until the top of the fourth when the SNLL squad scored two on a hard hit double by their first basemen Kerr to take a 2-1 lead. After Quinn Beckwith and Jack Bloem reached base on walks Joe Kolbe came through with a double to right center to bring in two runs and move them back into a 3-2 lead. Danny Barlok pitched a great games for the Nationals allowing only 3 runs on 2 hits while striking out 5. He also scored a run and hit a double to the fence.

SALL started strong in the bottom of the 5th putting two men on with Liam Gibney reaching base on an error and Joe Schmidt walking with no outs. Spencer Wagner delivered a double to left center to bring in two insurance runs for SALL. The game got tight in the top of the fifth when Danny Coleman reached base on an error and then SALL recorded two outs. An error by the SALL squad brought home Danny Barlok, who had reached on a fielders choice, to score to make the game 5-3. The next batter for SNLL laced a single to right field but Connor Skeels came up throwing to Liam Gibney at third base who put the tag on the runner advancing from first for the final out.

The Saratoga Americans now move on to Sunday's championship game where they will play Saratoga National.

7.12. SALL10U 19 Mechanicville 5
In the first game of the double eliminatioon district tournament SALL had an offensive explosion – 17 hits – everyone contributed and Liam Gibney lead the attack with a triple, 2 doubles and a single, Brandon Hipsley had 4 singles and 3 runs scored, Spencer Wagner had 2 hits and 3 runs scored. Joe Schmidt pitched a great game and added a double, single and 3 RBIs. The 10s play Wednesday night at 6pm at the West Side against the undefeated Saratoga Nationals.

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10U Thoroughbreds- Ron Ruschak, manager and Joe Klimek and Scott Dussault, coaches

Roster: John Cahill, Patrick Clare, Trae Dussualt, Matt Eberlein, Robbie Flansburg, Steve Foley, Nolan Hagen, Hunter Johns, Steve Klimek, John Mackey, Jack Martin, Ryan Ruschak, Chris Thompson, Aaron Walsh, Luke Wurl

Schedule- Cambridge Tournament- week of July 18th

7/13 SALL T's 4 Stillwater 4
Best game of the tournament season with Saratoga knocking off a solid Infrastructure team from near Stillwater by a score of 4-0. A Great combined pitching performance was turned in by John Cahill, Steven Foley with Nolan Hagen closing out the last two innings. Hagen scratched out a first inning run on a lead off double, steal of home and scored on the overthrow. With 2 outs in the 4th inning, Robbie Flansburg and Ryan Ruschak kept the inning alive with a double and single, respectively. Matt Eberlein was the clutch hitter when he drove in both runners with a double to left center field. Luke Wurl scored the insurance run in the 5th on a 2 out hustle play when Hagen beat the throw to first on a grounder. Trae Dussault also had a hit for the Thoroughbreds.

7.12 Clifton Park 7 SALL T's 5 SALL T's 12 Bennington 4
Saratoga lost it's opening game to the Clifton Park White team by a score of 7-5 in a tightly contested opening round game. In a well played game, the pitchers dominated with Jack Martin, Nolan Hagen, Patrick Clare, and John Cahill combining on the hill. Matt Eberlein, Martin, Hagen, and Clare led the way in the hitting department. Saratoga bounced right back in the night game beating Bennington 12-4 to earn the right to play on Sunday. John Cahill, Steven Foley, and Patrick Clare pitched two innings apiece for the win. John Cahill also had 2 hits and two runs scored on offense. Others with hits were Aaron Walsh, Luke Wurl, Robbie Flansburg, Matt Eberlein and Ryan Ruschak.

7.8 Saratoga T's 16 Corinth 12
Saratoga 16-12 winners over the Corinth All Stars. The hitting stars for the game with 2 hits apiece were Steven Foley, Ryan Ruschak, Nolan Hagen and Trae Dussault. Steven Klimek and Luke Wurl chipped in with a hit apiece. The pitchers struggled on the night but Chris Thompson overcame and shutdown the Corinth scoring attack over the last two innings.

7.2 SALL 10U Thoroughbreds 10 Greenwich 3
Nolan Hagen, Jack Martin, Matt Eberlein and Chris Thompson combined to hold off the Greenwich team. John Mackey lead the hitting attack with 2 hits and 2 run scored. Others with hits were Trae Dussault, Hunter Johns, Chris Thompson, Patrick Clare, Hagen and Ryan Ruschak. Ruschak executed a steal of home when the catcher threw the ball back to the pitcher.

7.1 Corinth 7 SALL Throughbreds 6
The Saratoga 10U Tournament Team lost it's first game 7-6 in extra innings to the Corinth 10 year old All Star Team. Pitching well for the 10U's were Patrick Clare, Jack Martin and Chris Thompson. Hunter Johns led the Thoroughbreds with 2 hits and a run scored. Others contributing hits were Ryan Ruschak, Aaron Walsh, Matt Eberlein, John Mackey, Martin and Thompson.

9 Year olds- Pete D'Aloia, manager and Will Messier and Lincoln Skaine, coaches

Roster: Shane Barringer, Colin Bradley, Garrett Brennan, Jared D'Aloia, Jake Fauler, Gavin Gaynor, Alex Hite, Nick Kondo, Will Messier, Will Navin, Austin Patterson, Alex Skaine

Cal Ripken StateTournament Results
7.15 North Colonie 8 Saratoga 9U 1
The SALL 9U team lost in the semi-final of the Cal Ripken State Tournament to North Colonie 8-1. Great season for the 9 year old boys to get to the state semi's!

7.13 Saratoga 9U 9 Beacon 8
Saratoga hung on in a close game to defeat Beacon 9-8. Saratoga jumped out to a 6-0 lead after one inning, and then the bats went silent. Nick Kondo got the second rally started with a 2-run double, then scored on Alex Hite's single. Jared D'Aloia struck out 4 over the first three innings and Will Messier struck out 3 in 2 innings for the win. Next up is the State Semifinals against North Colonie #2 on Tuesday night at 5:30.

7.12 Saratoga 9U 9 Kent 2
Saratoga started out sluggish against a feisty team from Kent but eventually the bats were awakened and they won 9-2. Will Messier and Jake Fauler each pitched 3 innings, scattering only 4 singles. Fauler struck out 6 and was 2 for 4 at the plate. Messier scored 2 runs to help lead the offense. After leading 3-1 through 4 innings, Saratoga erupted for 6 runs in the bottom of the 5th to put the game away. Alex Skaine, Gavin Gaynor and Austin Patterson all had key hits in the inning.

7.11 Saratoga 4 Niskayuna 2
Saratoga, the North's #1 seed, and Niskayuna, the Central's #1 seed battled it out for 6 innings. Saratoga jumped out to a 3-0 lead after 3 innings. With one out in the 3rd, Jared D'Aloia hit a one out single, advanced to second on a passed ball, stole third on a delayed steal, then scored on Nick Kondo's single to start the scoring. Kondo was 1 for 3 at the plate with 2 runs scored. Kondo pitched 4 innings of scoreless baseball, then gave up 2 unearned runs to start the 5th. Jake Fauler came in for 2 innings of hitless relief, striking out 4 of the 6 batters he faced to close the game. After the game, Saratoga was awarded with their North Area District Trophies and Plaque.

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8 Year olds- Bob Scammell, manager and Dan MacDonald and Rick Romano, coaches

Roster: Jack Cairns, Cam Folts, Mitch Gerhardt, Jimmy Macdonald, Andrew Montville, Noah Reynolds, David Romano, Ben Scammell, Danny Sleight, Matt Triola, Kieran Wurl, Kieran Wurl, Kevin Zihal, Brett Walsh

Cal Ripken 8U States Schedule and Standings: click here

Cal Ripken State Tournament
7.18 Spring 13 SALL 8U 2
Saratoga started their Cal Ripken State tourney tonight for 8U's in Wilton. The team from Spring kept them in check with some timely hits and defensive plays. They will try again tomorrow against Clifton park.

Cal Ripken Results
7.12 Clifton Park1 10 SALL 8U 3
The SALL 8's had a tough night getting their bats going and fell behind early. Kieran Wurl pitched 2 solid innings, Noah Smith and Brett Walsh made nice defensive plays and David Romano had a 2 rbi double. Tip your hat to Clifton Park who already played 2 games earlier in the day.

7.10 SALL 8U 7 Clifton Park 6
SALL 8 year olds pulled out another come from behind victory. The 8's were down 4 to 2, tied it up in the sixth. Went down again 6 to 4 in the seventh and had one more comeback in them with a three run rally in the bottom of the seventh. Mitchell Gerhardt had the game winning walk off hit by pitch to secure the victory. Great pitching by Matt Triola, Kieran Wurl and Kevin Zihal held the undefeated Clifton Park2 team in check. Two defensive gems were made by Noah Smith in centerfield and David Romano behind the plate.

7.2 Wilton 13 SALL 8U 1
Wilton's 8's played a very good game with timely hits to win 13 to 1 over SALL's 8's. SALL could not get it going tonight and was held to just one hit. SALL moves on to play Clifton Park next week.

6.30 Clifton Park 8 SALL 8U 8
I was a tight battle right down to the wire. The ump's called the game due to darkness right after the 7th inning with the scored tied 8 to 8. SALL was down the whole game trailing 5 to 0 at one point. They tied it up at 6 to 6 in the bottom of the sixth, went down again 8 to 6 in the 7th. But they had no quit in them and came right back and tied it again 8 to 8 and that's where it ended. Outstanding pitching by Matt Triola and Kieran Wurl and some timely hitting by Jack Cairns led the way.

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Calvin Beckwith places second at Pitch Hit & Run finals at Yankee Stadium- Calvin Beckwith finished second at the 2008 Pitch Hit and Run Championship at Yankee Stadium. The event was held on the field prior to the June 21st Yankee Game and the players were then introduced to the sell out crowd. Gene Waters was instrumental in SALL participating in the PH&R program this year and we ended with a super first year.


Calvin Beckwith with 2nd place award	On the big screen during pregame introductions

SALL 2008 Mayors Cup Champions (Majors)- PBA, head coach Jim Flynn

(front kneeling): Brian Surman, Ian Frey, Ethan Daley, Ryan Czarnecki, Matt Flynn (back row): Coach Jim Flynn, Jacob Kamen, Luc Cianfarani, Griffin Clancy, Nick Smith, Ryan Flynn, Mike Nagler, Coach Stan Eddy, John Eddy

SALL 2008 Mayors Cup Champions (Minors)- Adirondack Trust, head coach Will Messier

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Front Row- Sam Mastrianni, Ryan Hogan, Daniel Dalton, Will Navin, Will Messier, Jake Yarinksy 2nd Row- Alex Hite, Shane Barringer, Will Hollyer, Gabe Yarinsky, Matt Triola, Ben Moeller 3rd Row- Coach Mark Hite, Coach Dave Mastrianni, Coach Will Messier, Coach Mark Navin

Sectional winners for Aquafina Pitch Hit & Run- Saratoga Springs American Little League hosted the local Aquafina Pitch Hit & Run Sectional competition on May 31st. 65 players from as far away as 3 hours competed in this second round of the competition.

Congratulations to top finishers from Saratoga American Little League. Age 7/8 Danny Sleight, third place, age 9/10 Brendan Coffey, second place, Brandon Hipsley third place, age 11/12 Calvin Beckwith, first place and age 13/14 Ryan Flynn, second place and Michael Torres third place. Click here to read the final results.

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