by John Vittas
The Gaithersburg Giants won their seventh game in a row Monday, knocking off the Herndon Braves 7-1 at Criswell Automotive Field in Gaithersburg.
The Giants tagged Braves pitching for 11 hits, including three doubles and three infield singles. Kevin Baron went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.
"At any level of baseball, when you see your teammates having good at bats, it's gonna keep rolling on to the next guy," Baron said. "We're at the point where we know our role and we're not trying to do too much and putting it all together."
Chris Kashangaki added three hits, three runs and a stolen base, while Texas outfielder Collin Shaw and Dartmouth third baseman Jay Graham both had two hits and a pair of RBIs. Kashangaki also threw out Braves' third baseman Tom Woodruff from centerfield to keep the Giants ahead 2-1 in the sixth.
Brandon Estrain started for the Giants, giving up just one run on four hits over five and two-thirds innings.
"They weren't hitting the fastball and when they started fouling off pitches, I started coming inside," Estrain said. "Our defense was great today."
Monday was Estrain's first start of the year after pitching six innings of relief throughout the summer.
"I knew I had to throw a lot more pitches than I was used to. I had a good warmup and felt good," Estrain said. "Coach Rabberman said I had to give him five, so I gave him six."
The Giants' bullpen combined to finish off the game without allowing another run. Gaithersburg continues to lead the Ripken League in pitching with a 2.13 team ERA.
"We're putting pressure on the other guys and forcing their defense to make a play and be perfect and I think that's a big reason why we're on this run," Baron said.
The Giants will go for eight in a row this evening, traveling to Glen Burnie to play the Orioles at Bachman Park at 7p.m.
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
Giants Knock Off Aces for the Second Straight Sunday
by John Vittas
The Gaithersburg Giants held on for a 4-3 win at Frank Mann Field in Alexandria Sunday despite stranding 12 runners over the final six innings.
Gaithersburg beat the same Aces squad by one run, 6-5 the previous Sunday in extra innings. With the win, the Giants (5-2) claim sole possession of first place in the Ripken League.
Vince Molesky (1-1) earned the win, allowing three runs on seven hits over seven innings. He struck out four and did not walk a batter.
"I used my defense, they were fabulous tonight," Molesky said. "It's easy pitching with a lead. I just kept on pouring the ball into the strike zone, and left it up to the offense and defense."
Ryan McGuigan went 2-for-4 with a sac bunt and two RBIs, which came on a two-out single in the first off Aces' starter Brian O'Neill.
"I was a little late on his fastball at first when he was throwing it inside to me, and then he came outside and I just put the bat on the ball," McGuigan said.
Brandon Grove hit a solo home run in the fourth, and Chris Kashangaki added an RBI single later in the inning to make it 4-1 Giants.
The Aces got back-to-back hits from Dylan Riner and Brandon Burris in the fifth to plate two and cut the deficit to 4-3. The score wouldn't change, as Molesky retired the last seven batters he faced.
Josh Ingham picked up the save, getting Brett Carlson to ground out to strand two in the eighth.
"As a closer you're mainly throwing hard stuff," Ingham said. "I stuck with the fastball. It was a big situation and I needed to throw strikes, I didn't want to walk him, so I just kept stuffing it inside. If you get it inside enough, they can't do anything with it."
Sunday's victory is the fourth in a row for Gaithersburg.
"We're coming out here, just playing loose, playing relaxed but still getting the job done," Ingham said. "We're doing the little things right, pitching the ball really well and getting timely hitting when it counts."
The Giants will head to Bethesda Monday to take on the Big Train at 7:30 in a battle for first place.
To listen to the post-game interview with Vince Molesky, Josh Ingham and Ryan McGuigan, click here
The Gaithersburg Giants held on for a 4-3 win at Frank Mann Field in Alexandria Sunday despite stranding 12 runners over the final six innings.
Gaithersburg beat the same Aces squad by one run, 6-5 the previous Sunday in extra innings. With the win, the Giants (5-2) claim sole possession of first place in the Ripken League.
Vince Molesky (1-1) earned the win, allowing three runs on seven hits over seven innings. He struck out four and did not walk a batter.
"I used my defense, they were fabulous tonight," Molesky said. "It's easy pitching with a lead. I just kept on pouring the ball into the strike zone, and left it up to the offense and defense."
Ryan McGuigan went 2-for-4 with a sac bunt and two RBIs, which came on a two-out single in the first off Aces' starter Brian O'Neill.
"I was a little late on his fastball at first when he was throwing it inside to me, and then he came outside and I just put the bat on the ball," McGuigan said.
Brandon Grove hit a solo home run in the fourth, and Chris Kashangaki added an RBI single later in the inning to make it 4-1 Giants.
The Aces got back-to-back hits from Dylan Riner and Brandon Burris in the fifth to plate two and cut the deficit to 4-3. The score wouldn't change, as Molesky retired the last seven batters he faced.
Josh Ingham picked up the save, getting Brett Carlson to ground out to strand two in the eighth.
"As a closer you're mainly throwing hard stuff," Ingham said. "I stuck with the fastball. It was a big situation and I needed to throw strikes, I didn't want to walk him, so I just kept stuffing it inside. If you get it inside enough, they can't do anything with it."
Sunday's victory is the fourth in a row for Gaithersburg.
"We're coming out here, just playing loose, playing relaxed but still getting the job done," Ingham said. "We're doing the little things right, pitching the ball really well and getting timely hitting when it counts."
The Giants will head to Bethesda Monday to take on the Big Train at 7:30 in a battle for first place.
To listen to the post-game interview with Vince Molesky, Josh Ingham and Ryan McGuigan, click here
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Giants Steamroll Braves Behind Mowatt
by John Vittas
Robin Mowatt pitched seven scoreless innings to propel the Gaithersburg Giants to an 8-2 win over the Herndon Braves Saturday at Herndon High School.
Mowatt allowed just allowed just three hits, struck out six and did not walk a batter. He needed just 73 pitches to get through seven innings.
"My fastball command was really good today," Mowatt said. "I actually didn't have to use my changeup. Curveball was pretty good as well, but my fastball was definitely there tonight.
The Giants scored four runs in the first two innings off Herndon starter Jack Falvey, but did not register a hit until Chris Kashangaki's three-run double in the second. All four runs were unearned against Falvey due to a pair of errors committed by the Braves' infield.
"He went to his offspeed, low, trying to get me to ground out," Kashangaki said. "But then he missed out over the plate with a fastball and I was able to get extended and drive it over the right fielder."
Jay Graham added a two-run single and Mark Williams recorded a double and two walks in the win.
Before the Braves scored two in the ninth, Giants' pitching went a string of 21 consecutive innings without allowing a run.
"Everybody's getting ahead. That's the key," Kashangaki added. "They're pounding low in the zone, can't get hurt there."
They have now won three games in a row, improving to 4-2 on the season and pulling into a three-way tie for first place.
"Everybody's getting more comfortable," Kashangaki said. "Everybody's getting in a rhythm and playing with confidence."
The Giants will look to continue their win streak Sunday in Alexandria, taking on the Aces at 1:30pm. Vince Molesky (0-1) will be on the mound.
To listen to my postgame interview with Mowatt and Kashangaki, click here
Robin Mowatt pitched seven scoreless innings to propel the Gaithersburg Giants to an 8-2 win over the Herndon Braves Saturday at Herndon High School.
Mowatt allowed just allowed just three hits, struck out six and did not walk a batter. He needed just 73 pitches to get through seven innings.
"My fastball command was really good today," Mowatt said. "I actually didn't have to use my changeup. Curveball was pretty good as well, but my fastball was definitely there tonight.
The Giants scored four runs in the first two innings off Herndon starter Jack Falvey, but did not register a hit until Chris Kashangaki's three-run double in the second. All four runs were unearned against Falvey due to a pair of errors committed by the Braves' infield.
"He went to his offspeed, low, trying to get me to ground out," Kashangaki said. "But then he missed out over the plate with a fastball and I was able to get extended and drive it over the right fielder."
Jay Graham added a two-run single and Mark Williams recorded a double and two walks in the win.
Before the Braves scored two in the ninth, Giants' pitching went a string of 21 consecutive innings without allowing a run.
"Everybody's getting ahead. That's the key," Kashangaki added. "They're pounding low in the zone, can't get hurt there."
They have now won three games in a row, improving to 4-2 on the season and pulling into a three-way tie for first place.
"Everybody's getting more comfortable," Kashangaki said. "Everybody's getting in a rhythm and playing with confidence."
The Giants will look to continue their win streak Sunday in Alexandria, taking on the Aces at 1:30pm. Vince Molesky (0-1) will be on the mound.
To listen to my postgame interview with Mowatt and Kashangaki, click here
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Gaithersburg Giants Win First Ripken League Game in Franchise History, Defeat Aces 6-5 in 10 Innings
by John Vittas
The Gaithersburg Giants beat the Alexandria Aces 6-5 in extra innings to earn their first ever Cal Ripken League victory Sunday.
"I'm real excited that we got the win," right fielder Joe Dorsey said. "It was the home opener at a new stadium, there was a good amount of people here, I liked it. Real impressed."
Dorsey took a ball off the shoulder with the bases loaded to win the game in the tenth against Aces' reliever Tyler Fries.
"I was just looking for a pitch that I could drive or put it in the air possibly for a sac fly. He put it inside and I just stood there," said Dorsey.
Kyle Colgain started the game for Gaithersburg, striking out seven over six innings. Colgain only gave up one earned run and didn't walk a batter. He pitched out of a bases loaded, no out jam in the first and stranded seven Aces in the game.
"I wasn't into getting jams on purpose but it seemed to work out tonight," Colgain joked. "The warm weather's helping my arm because my fastball felt good."
Giants' first baseman Brandon Grove was the offensive star, pounding two doubles to drive in three runs. The second double drove in two to give the Giants a 5-3 lead in the seventh inning.
"It was a first pitch fastball against the new pitcher so I was just looking for my pitch and it was right down the middle," Grove said. "I thought I hit it out but I guess I didn't get enough. But it got two runs in and it felt good."
The win was the first of the season for the Giants, who improve to 1-1 after falling to Bethesda Saturday. It's Gaithersburg's first season in the Ripken League, so Sunday marks their first win in league history as well as the first win at their new home park, Criswell Automotive Field.
"We're right there with every team so far, competing well," Colgain added. "The fielding and pitching was good and we definitely got some big hits. It's always good to get a walk off."
The Giants return to Criswell Automotive Field Monday to host a doubleheader with the Rockville Express. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the second game will begin shortly after the conclusion of the first.
To hear, the broadcast of Sunday's game, click here
To hear John Vittas' interview with Colgain, Grove, Dorsey and winning pitcher Robin Mowatt, click here
The Gaithersburg Giants beat the Alexandria Aces 6-5 in extra innings to earn their first ever Cal Ripken League victory Sunday.
"I'm real excited that we got the win," right fielder Joe Dorsey said. "It was the home opener at a new stadium, there was a good amount of people here, I liked it. Real impressed."
Dorsey took a ball off the shoulder with the bases loaded to win the game in the tenth against Aces' reliever Tyler Fries.
"I was just looking for a pitch that I could drive or put it in the air possibly for a sac fly. He put it inside and I just stood there," said Dorsey.
Kyle Colgain started the game for Gaithersburg, striking out seven over six innings. Colgain only gave up one earned run and didn't walk a batter. He pitched out of a bases loaded, no out jam in the first and stranded seven Aces in the game.
"I wasn't into getting jams on purpose but it seemed to work out tonight," Colgain joked. "The warm weather's helping my arm because my fastball felt good."
Giants' first baseman Brandon Grove was the offensive star, pounding two doubles to drive in three runs. The second double drove in two to give the Giants a 5-3 lead in the seventh inning.
"It was a first pitch fastball against the new pitcher so I was just looking for my pitch and it was right down the middle," Grove said. "I thought I hit it out but I guess I didn't get enough. But it got two runs in and it felt good."
The win was the first of the season for the Giants, who improve to 1-1 after falling to Bethesda Saturday. It's Gaithersburg's first season in the Ripken League, so Sunday marks their first win in league history as well as the first win at their new home park, Criswell Automotive Field.
"We're right there with every team so far, competing well," Colgain added. "The fielding and pitching was good and we definitely got some big hits. It's always good to get a walk off."
The Giants return to Criswell Automotive Field Monday to host a doubleheader with the Rockville Express. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the second game will begin shortly after the conclusion of the first.
To hear John Vittas' interview with Colgain, Grove, Dorsey and winning pitcher Robin Mowatt, click here
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Coming This Summer: Cal Ripken League Coverage
by John Vittas
Beginning June 6, 2013, Across the John will have full coverage of the Gaithersburg Giants of the Cal Ripken League.
Live broadcasts, post-game articles, interviews and prospect rankings will be provided throughout the season.
The Cal Ripken League features some of the top collegiate baseball prospects in the United States and is a hotbed from Major League scouts.
To learn more about the league, including the players and teams that will be featured this summer, click here: http://crcbl.bbstats.pointstreak.com/team_home.html?teamid=50863&seasonid=21979
For more information on the Giants, including their roster and schedule, click here: http://crcbl.bbstats.pointstreak.com/team_home.html?teamid=50863&seasonid=21979
Beginning June 6, 2013, Across the John will have full coverage of the Gaithersburg Giants of the Cal Ripken League.
Live broadcasts, post-game articles, interviews and prospect rankings will be provided throughout the season.
The Cal Ripken League features some of the top collegiate baseball prospects in the United States and is a hotbed from Major League scouts.
To learn more about the league, including the players and teams that will be featured this summer, click here: http://crcbl.bbstats.pointstreak.com/team_home.html?teamid=50863&seasonid=21979
For more information on the Giants, including their roster and schedule, click here: http://crcbl.bbstats.pointstreak.com/team_home.html?teamid=50863&seasonid=21979
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