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07-19-2006, 08:18 AM
Belfry clubs Paintsville, earns berth into Final Four
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 4:21 PM CDT
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. - Deja-vu could not have been any sweeter for the Belfry 11-12-year-old all stars.
Just eight days after clubbing Paintsville for the District 7 championship, the Bad Boys from Pond Creek slapped Paintsville with a 7-3 decision in the final game of pool play in the state Little League Tournament at Paintsville's Paul B. Hall Field.
"If we could have picked any way to get to the final four, it would be through Paintsville," Belfry shortstop Mark Tyler Williams said. "It's no secret that there's a rivalry between us... We wanted this one bad."
The win lands Belfry into a single-elimination, four team tournament to declare the state champion.
"This is where I thought we could be," Belfry manager Randy Chapman said. "Our kids have something special, and I believe the state is starting to see that also."
Williams got Belfry's offense off to a storming start with a two-run homerun in the top of the first inning. They extended their lead to 5-1 in the top of the third when first baseman Keegan "Tader" Fields and winning pitcher Brandon Chapman plated a run on a triple and single, respectively.
Brandon Chapman worked a complete game, fanning six batters and walking just three.
"I had my curve ball working, and the heat was on," Brandon Chapman said. "My teammates did an outstanding job backing me up on the field and at the plate."
Paintsville (0-3) got as close as two at 5-3 with two runs in the bottom of the third inning.
Belfry (2-1) put the game out of reach with a pair of runs in the fifth.
Williams finished with three RBI. Fields added a triple, a single and an RBI. Gary Runyon, Josh Dixon, Chris Miller and Josh Francis each finished with a single.
Ethan Daniel worked five innings in the losing cause. He allowed all seven runs on eight hits, while fanning six batters. Tanner Fitch worked in relief.
First baseman Jordan Stewart led the Paintsville bats with two singles and an RBI.
Belfry played St. Matthews Tuesday night in the opening round of the state semifinals. Complete details will be available in Thursday's edition of the Daily News.
at Paintsville, Ky.
SCORE BY INNINGS: R H E
Belfry (2-1)..................003 020-7 8 1
Paintsville (0-3)............012 000-3 6 5
Pitching:
WP - Brandon Chapman (7inns., 3r, 6h, 6k, 3bb)
LP - Ethan Daniel (5inns., 7r, 8h, 6k, 1bb)
Hitting:
Jeremy Workman 1r; Chris Miller 1b, 1r; Josh Dixon 1b; Tyler Williams 2-run HR, 3rbi, 1r; Josh Francis 1b, 2r; Brandon Chapman 1b, 1rbi, 1r; Keegan Fields 3b, 1b, 1rbi, 1r; and Gary Runyon 1b; Belfry. Ethan Daniel 1b, 1r; Brooks Pelphrey 1b, 1r; Justin Stewart 2-1b, 1rbi; Josh Moore 1b; Matt Daniels 2b, 1r; Paintsville
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006 4:21 PM CDT
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. - Deja-vu could not have been any sweeter for the Belfry 11-12-year-old all stars.
Just eight days after clubbing Paintsville for the District 7 championship, the Bad Boys from Pond Creek slapped Paintsville with a 7-3 decision in the final game of pool play in the state Little League Tournament at Paintsville's Paul B. Hall Field.
"If we could have picked any way to get to the final four, it would be through Paintsville," Belfry shortstop Mark Tyler Williams said. "It's no secret that there's a rivalry between us... We wanted this one bad."
The win lands Belfry into a single-elimination, four team tournament to declare the state champion.
"This is where I thought we could be," Belfry manager Randy Chapman said. "Our kids have something special, and I believe the state is starting to see that also."
Williams got Belfry's offense off to a storming start with a two-run homerun in the top of the first inning. They extended their lead to 5-1 in the top of the third when first baseman Keegan "Tader" Fields and winning pitcher Brandon Chapman plated a run on a triple and single, respectively.
Brandon Chapman worked a complete game, fanning six batters and walking just three.
"I had my curve ball working, and the heat was on," Brandon Chapman said. "My teammates did an outstanding job backing me up on the field and at the plate."
Paintsville (0-3) got as close as two at 5-3 with two runs in the bottom of the third inning.
Belfry (2-1) put the game out of reach with a pair of runs in the fifth.
Williams finished with three RBI. Fields added a triple, a single and an RBI. Gary Runyon, Josh Dixon, Chris Miller and Josh Francis each finished with a single.
Ethan Daniel worked five innings in the losing cause. He allowed all seven runs on eight hits, while fanning six batters. Tanner Fitch worked in relief.
First baseman Jordan Stewart led the Paintsville bats with two singles and an RBI.
Belfry played St. Matthews Tuesday night in the opening round of the state semifinals. Complete details will be available in Thursday's edition of the Daily News.
at Paintsville, Ky.
SCORE BY INNINGS: R H E
Belfry (2-1)..................003 020-7 8 1
Paintsville (0-3)............012 000-3 6 5
Pitching:
WP - Brandon Chapman (7inns., 3r, 6h, 6k, 3bb)
LP - Ethan Daniel (5inns., 7r, 8h, 6k, 1bb)
Hitting:
Jeremy Workman 1r; Chris Miller 1b, 1r; Josh Dixon 1b; Tyler Williams 2-run HR, 3rbi, 1r; Josh Francis 1b, 2r; Brandon Chapman 1b, 1rbi, 1r; Keegan Fields 3b, 1b, 1rbi, 1r; and Gary Runyon 1b; Belfry. Ethan Daniel 1b, 1r; Brooks Pelphrey 1b, 1r; Justin Stewart 2-1b, 1rbi; Josh Moore 1b; Matt Daniels 2b, 1r; Paintsville
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07-19-2006, 01:28 PM
Its been an awesome ride!! All of our kids are thrilled to have went this far!! They played good team ball and their heads are up. A few are off to the beach for a long awaited vacation. WAY TO GO BELFRY--GOOD JOB
07-19-2006, 03:02 PM
Pirates~R~Us Wrote:Its been an awesome ride!! All of our kids are thrilled to have went this far!! They played good team ball and their heads are up.
Did they lose last night ?
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07-19-2006, 03:36 PM
BelfryPride Wrote:Did they lose last night ?Yes, the score I received was ST Matthews 12
Belfry 0
way to go Pirates...nice job
07-19-2006, 09:46 PM
Congrats on a great season Belfry
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