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Seagulls gearing up for 2006 Season!!!
March 14, 2006 --
The San Francisco Seagulls, coached by Doug Price and assisted by Marc Caviglia and Sergio Ruiz, are getting ready for their 2nd season as a Semi-Pro Baseball Team. This years team will consist of Junior College standouts, 4-year college players, ex- college players and ex-professional players. The Seagulls schedule will consist of 30-40 games against some of the best Semi-Pro summer programs in the Bay Area. The Seagulls are also heading up to Carson City, Nevada on July 14th and July 15th to take on the Nevada Yankees in a 3 game series.
Already getting commitments from some of the best players in the area, the Seagulls are looking forward to the start of the 2006 season!!!
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HEADS UP... The Seagulls are coming!!!
April 24, 2006 - 06:00 PM --
It's baseball time again, and your 2006 San Francisco Seagulls are ready for action. On Thursday April 27th, 2006 the San Francisco Seagulls Semi-Pro Wood Bat Baseball team will be kicking of their 2nd season with a cocktail party at Bertolucci's Restaurant in South San Francisco, California.
The party will take place at 7:00 P.M. and will feature a raffle with many great prizes. Many generous people in the community have donated prizes to make this raffle a hit. The prizes will consist of two Baseball prints and one golf print, drawn by artist Phil Michaelson, four sets of two tickets to an San Francisco Giants game, one set of two tickets to an Oakland Athletics game, and two $75 gift certificates to the famous seafood restaurant Alioto's (SF).
The event will be put on by Doug Price and Marc Caviglia in attempt to fundraise enough money to cut player expenses for the upcoming season. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in attendance on April, 27th, 2006.
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Seagulls set for Opening Day!!!
May 23, 2006 - 10:30 AM --
The San Francisco Seagulls are gearing up for their Wednesday, May 31st opening day against the San Francisco Angels. The game will begin at 5:00 P.M. at BIG REC (SF). The Seagulls are coached by Doug Price(Head Coach), Marc Caviglia and Sergio Ruiz.
Here is a quick rundown of the Seagulls Roster:
CATCHERS:
The Seagulls have 3 catchers who will see action in 2006. The returning starter Sergio Ruiz is joined by 2nd year veteran Steve Salazar and newcomer Matt Lucchesi. Ruiz is an excellent Defensive catcher who brings knowledge and leadership to the Seagulls pitching staff. Both Lucchesi and Salazar enjoyed fine 2006 seasons at their Junior Colleges.
FIRST BASEMAN:
Returning Starter Marc Caviglia will man first base, while Joe McNab and Rashad Taylor will see time there. Caviglia was the Seagulls leading hitter in 2005 and is ready for a big 2006 season. He will also be used as a pitcher for the Seagulls. Taylor was drafted in 2005 by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and will also be the Seagulls starting Center Fielder. McNab is going to contribute to the Seagulls at multiple position in 2006.
INFIELDERS:
The Seagulls are very deep in the infield and have many infielders that can play multiple positions. "Having depth in the infield is going to really help us out" added Seagulls coach Price.
The returning starter at second base will be Richie Reeser, who enjoyed a fine 2005 season with the Seagulls. Returning Short Stops Brian Ghilarducci and Evan Kruger will both see significant time at multiple infield positions. Kruger and Ghilarducci are both good defenders and are solid hitters who have a knack for getting on base. Newcomer Nick Colvin will see action at Third Base and will also see significant time as a pitcher. Colvin is a two-way player who is going to be very valuable to the Seagulls. Fellow newcomer Geoff Downing will see primary action at Short Stop and Third Base, but he also will play some Second Base. The slick fielding Downing is a hard nosed player who knows how to get the job done.
OUTFIELDERS:
The Seagulls Outfield is going to be full of many talented players who will contribute in 2006. Returning players Ryan Peterson and Mike Aicardi will see playing time at the corner positions, while newcomer Rashad Taylor will man Centerfield. Peterson is a two-way player who will also see time on the pitching mound for the Seagulls. Other Outfielders who will see significant playing time are returner Matt Ghilarducci and newcomers Sean Calvello and Derick Willis. Ghilarducci is a solid defender who is an On Base Machine at the plate. Calvello enjoyed a fine first season at the City College of San Francisco. Also seeing time in the Outfield will be Kruger and Brian Ghilarducci.
PITCHING STAFF:
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Seagulls down Angels!!!
June 1, 2006 - 09:00 AM --
The San Francisco Seagulls opened the 2006 season with a come from behind 9-8 victory over the San Francisco Angels. After being down 4-0 after the 1st inning, the Seagulls exploded for 6 runs with 2 outs in the 2nd inning. With 2 outs, Nick Colvin got the Seagulls on the board with an RBI single to centerfield. Two batters later, Rashad Taylor followed by lacing a triple to Right Field that platted 2 Seagull runners. In the same inning, with the score tied 4-4, Marc Caviglia lined a two RBI single into left centerfield to make the score 6-4.
The game stayed close throughout, with the Seagulls clinging to a 1 run lead until the Angels tied it at 8-8 in the Top of the 8th inning. With 1 out in the bottom of the 8th, Mike Aicardi (pictured) drilled a triple over the centerfielders head and later scored on a wild pitch to give the Seagulls a 9-8 lead. Tony Damon came on to pitch the 9th inning and recorded the Save for the Seagulls. Pitcher Genero Lopez picked up the Win in relief for the Seagulls, while John Herbert fired 2 2/3 innings of no run, no hit baseball, striking out 3.
The Seagulls offense was led by Caviglia, who was 2 for 5 with 4 RBI's and Aicardi who was 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Colvin was also 2 for 2 with an RBI and 1 run scored.
The 2nd year club out of San Francisco is set to take on the Delta Toros on Saturday June 3rd in a Doubleheader starting at 11:00 A.M. The game will be played at Moscone Field in San Francisco,CA.
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Seagulls split DH with Delta Toros!!!
June 3, 2006 --
The San Francisco Seagulls split a twinbill with the Delta Toros on Saturday. In the first game, with the Seagulls leading 9-7 in the 9th inning, the Toros scored 3 runs with 2 outs and the bases empty to take Game 1 by a score of 10-9. The Seagulls rebounded in the second game and won by the score of 9-8.
Game 1 Recap:
Starter Matt Branch was on the hill for the Seagulls in Game 1, and he lasted 3 innings, giving up 2 run on 2 hits while striking out 5. With the Seagulls down 2-0 in the 3rd inning, OF Rashad Taylor singled home Geoff Downing to cut the score in the half.
The score stayed the same until the 5th inning, when OF Mike Aicardi lined a 2-2 fastball down the left field line for an inside the park Grand Slam, giving the Seagulls a 5-2 lead. The Seagulls held the lead until the 7th, when the Toros strung together 4 straight singles off of reliever Nick Stewert (3 2/3 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned) to take a 6-5 lead.
In the 7th, Seagulls 2B Tom Ledda (pictured) blasted a 1-0 fastball into left centerfield for a 3 run inside the park homerun. The Seagulls added another run to take a 9-7 lead into the 9th inning. After recording the first two outs in the 9th inning, the Toros used 2 walks and 2 hits, along with a throwing error to score 3 runs and win the game 10-9. The losing pitcher for the Seagulls was reliever Colin Murphy (0-1).
The Seagulls offense was led by Ledda (2-5, HR, 3 RBI's), Taylor (2-5,2 RBI's), and Aicardi (1-5, GS, 4 RBI's). OF Ryan Peterson and C Matt Lucchessi also collected two hits in the loss.
Game 2 Recap:
In game 2 of the doubleheader, the Seagulls started John "Worm" Herbert on the mound. The Worm, went 3 innings, allowing 1 unearned run, 0 hits, while picking up the win. The Seagulls got on the board in the 1st inning, when Taylor scored on a 2 out triple by 3B Nick Colvin.
With the score tied 1-1 in the 3rd, the Seagulls erupted for 5 runs and took a promising 6-1 lead. With no outs and 2 runners on, Ledda delivered again, lacing a 2 RBI triple into right center field giving the Seagulls a 3-1 lead. Aicardi then followed with a single, platting Ledda and making the score 4-1. Still in the 3rd inning, with 2 outs, Downing laced a single into left field scoring 1B Marc Caviglia and Peterson.
Reliever Danny Orlick entered the game in the 4th inning and cruised through 4 innings of work. Orlick allowed 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned, while striking out 5.
The Seagulls finished off their scoring in the 5th inning, were they scored 3 runs on 2 hits. The big blow came from Taylor, who doubled home OF Sean Calvello and Lucchessi.
In game 2, the Seagulls offense was led by Ledda (2-2,3B, 3 RBI's, SB),Taylor (1-3, 2 RBI's) and Downing (1-3, 2 RBI's).
The doubleheader split improved the Seagulls record to 2-1 on the young summer season. The Seagulls will take on the San Francisco Angels on Wednesday June 7th, 2006 at Balboa Park (SF). Game time is scheduled for 5:00 P.M.
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Stewert, Peterson lead Seagulls!!
June 10, 2006 --
The San Francisco Seagulls (4-2) split a double header on Saturday June 10th against the Folsom Pioneers. The Seagulls won the first game 5-2 behind a complete game victory by Nick Stewert (1-0) and timely hitting by OF Ryan Peterson (pictured). In Game 2, the Seagulls couldn't hold off a late rally by the Pioneers and dropped the game by a score of 5-4.
Game 1 Recap:
The Seagulls came out swinging in sunny Sacramento, with OF Rashad Taylor smashing the first pitch of the game into left field for a single. One pitch later, 2B Tom Ledda hit a line drive up the middle to set the tone early for the Seagulls. After a Pioneers throwing error led to a run, Peterson hit a ground ball up the middle to plate Ledda and make the score 2-0 Seagulls.
In the Seagulls 4th, with the game tied 2-2, the Seagulls strung together 4 hits to take a 4-2 lead. Peterson, and 1B Marc Caviglia hit consecutive singles to start the inning. The mighty midgit,3B Richie Reeser followed with a single to make the score 3-2. One batter later, OF Sean Calvello laced a double in right field to give the Seagulls a 4-2 lead.
In the 6th, Taylor singled home SS Geoff Downing to make the score 5-2 and cap off the scoring for the Seagulls.
On the mound, Stewert (7 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 7 K's) was bedazzling Pioneers hitters all day, which led to a complete game victory for crafty righthander. The Pioneers scattered runs in the 1st and 2nd inning, but never had a major scoring threat after that.
The Seagulls offense was led by Peterson (2-4,1 RBI), Reeser (2-3, 1 RBI) and Taylor (2-4, 1 RBI).
Game 2 Recap:
The Seagulls had a doubleheader sweep at the tips of their hand, but couldn't finish off the pesky Folsom Pioneers.
In Game 2, the Seagulls started SP Matt Branch (2 2/3 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 earned) who was wild in his second start with the Seagulls. The Pioneers scored a run in the 1st, without getting a hit, and 2 runs on 4 hits in the 3rd, knocking Branch out of the game. Pitcher Tony Damon ( 2 1/3 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 K's) entered the game for the Seagulls in the 3rd, and cruised in his solid relief appearance.
On the offensive side, with the Seagulls trailing 1-0 in the 2nd inning, C Joe McNab displayed a great piece of 2-out, 2-strike hitting, as he hit a 2-RBI single into centerfield scoring SS Brian Ghilarducci and Downing.
In the 5th inning, with the Seagulls trailing 3-2, and runners on 1st and 2nd, Peterson delivered again, lacing a single up the middle to tie the game at 3-3. One batter later, Caviglia had an RBI groundout to second, scoring RF Mike Aicardi and giving the Seagulls a 4-3 lead. After the 5th inning, the Seagulls could muster little offense the rest of the way.
As the Seagulls offense went cold, the Pioneers continued to chip away and scored a single runs in the 6th and 7th inning, off of reliever Colin Murphy (0-2), to give them a 5-4 lead. The Score would hold up, and the Pioneers took Game 2 of the doubleheader 5-4. RP Murphy (3 IP,4 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned, 4 K's) was effective in his relief stint. In the 8th inning, struck out the side for the Seagulls.
In Game 2, the Seagulls offense was led by McNab (1-2, 2 RBI'S).
The Seagulls played good defense all day, which was highlighted by Peterson flashing a golden arm and throwing out 2 Pioneers runners on the basepaths.
On Sunday June 11th, the Seagulls take on the Sacramento Legends in a double header at Sacramento City College.
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Seagulls tie in 9th, beat Novato Knicks in 10th!!!
June 13, 2006 --
The San Francisco Seagulls (6-3) came back from a 3 run defecit in the 9th inning to beat the Novato Knicks (20-6) 6-5 in dramatic fashion.
Things started off slow for the Seagulls, as the Knicks took advantage of 2 Seagull errors for 2 quick runs in the 1st inning off of starter Genero Lopez (4 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned). In the bottom half of the 1st, the Seagulls cut the lead in half when OF Mike Aicardi hit a sacrafice fly to score OF Rashad Taylor.
With the Knicks leading 3-1 in the 3rd inning, the Seagulls chalked up another run when 1B Marc Caviglia (pictured) laced his 2nd double of the game, scoring 2B Tom Ledda and cutting the Knicks lead to 3-2.
The Knicks would expand their lead to 5-2 in the 5th inning, when reliever Tony Damon (3 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned, 6 K's) gave up a inside the park 2 run Home Run. Damon settled down and struck out 6 of the next 10 hitters he faced in 3 solid relief innings.
From the 6th inning on, the game had no action until the Seagulls bottom half of the 9th. Taylor started things off in the 9th when he was hit by a pitch, and two batters later, Aicardi was also hit by a pitch. It looked like the Seagulls were just about out of it, but with 2 outs and runners on 2nd and 3rd, OF Ryan Peterson lined a Knicks offering up the middle, for a 2 RBI single to bring the Seagulls within a run. After a passed ball moved the runner to 2nd, 3B Nick Colvin hit a routine grounder to shortstop, but the throw was up the line and Peterson came lumbering around the bases to tie the game.
Things weren't looking good for the Seagulls in the 10th, when the Knicks loaded the bases off of reliever Matt Branch (1-0) with only 1 out. Two pitches later, Branch sacked up and induced the Knicks cleanup hitter into a 4-3 DP, ending the threat.
In the bottom half of the 10th, C Matt Lucchesi hit a sharp single in the six hole to get things started. One pitch later, the Seagulls took advantage of another wild pitch and the winning run moved 90 feet closer. DH Joe McNab perfectly displayed bat control and his sacrfice bunt moved the winning run to 3rd base. With the infield drawn in, Taylor hit a 1-1 offering by the shortstop to plate Lucchesi and give the Seagulls the come from behind victory.
The Seagulls offense was led by Caviglia (3-5, 2 doubles, 1 RBI).
The Seagulls next take on the San Jose Brewers on Saturday June 17th, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. The game is scheduled for Bic Rec Field (SF).
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Poor Defense, Pitching hurt Seagulls in 12-6 loss!!!
June 17, 2006 --
The San Francisco Seagulls (6-4) dropped a 12-6 decision to the San Jose Brewers on Saturday June 17th.
Off the bat, things were looking good for the Seagulls, when OF Rashad Taylor (pictured) led off the game with a triple to right field. Two batters later, OF Mike Aicardi doubled down the line to make the score 1-0 Seagulls. The next hitter, 1B Marc Caviglia hit a ground ball single into left field, platting Aicardi and giving the Seagulls an early 2-0 lead.
Starting Pitcher Danny Orlick was cruising for the Seagulls, when he ran into a buzz saw in the 4th inning. With the Seagulls leading 3-1, the Brewers exploded for 6 runs to give them a 7-3 advantage. In the inning, the Seagulls commited 3 errors which led to 3 unearned Brewers runs.
Trailing 7-3, Seagulls relievers Sam Matulich Nick Stewert and Matt Branch did a good job of keeping the game close, as they combined for 4 1/3 shutout innings of relief.
The Seagulls would add solo runs in the 4th,7th, and 8th innings to cut the score to 7-6, but the wheels fell off in the Seagulls 9th inning. For the 2nd time in the game,the Brewers batted around the lineup, and scored 5 runs in the 9th inning to extend their lead to 12-6. In the bottom half of the 9th inning, the Seagulls loaded the bases in the 9th inning, but the threat was to little to late, as the Brewers held on for a 12-6 victory.
The Seagulls offense was led by Taylor (3-4, 2 runs, 2 Triples, RBI) and SS Brian Ghilarducci (2-3, 2 runs, 1 SB).
Catcher Matt Lucchessi was solid behind the plate, gunning down 3 potential base stealers.
The Seagulls next take on the Delta Toros on Monday June 19th, at Los Medanos College. The game is scheduled for a 5:00 P.M. start. the Toros and Seagulls split an earlier doubleheader.
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Short Handed, Seagulls drop 7-2 decision to Toros!!!
June 19, 2006 --
For the first time on the season, the San Francisco Seagulls (6-5) dropped back to back games. On Wednesday, June 19th, the Delta Toros defeated the Seagulls 7-2. This is the second time this summer the Toros have defeated the Seagulls.
From the beginning, things weren't looking good for the Seagulls. Only 9 players showed up for the game, and the Seagulls were forced to use pitchers in the field. Pitchers Collin Murphy, Tony Damon, Bruno Bovo and Matt Branch were forced into action for the Seagulls. The foursome combined to go 1 for 13 with 8 strikeouts and 1 RBI on the day.
The Toros started thing early, scoring solo runs in the 1st and 2nd off of Branch (2 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned). In the 2rd inning, the Toros used 2 walks and a 2 RBI double to make the score 4-0.
The Seagulls didn't breakthrough until the 6th inning, when CF Mike Aicardi started things off with a double, and later scored on a RBI single by 2B Joe McNab. The only other run the Seagulls could muster was in the 9th inning, when Bovo singled home 3B Ryan Peterson.
It was a rough day for the Seagulls, who walked 11 Toro hitters, with 5 of those walks leading to runs.
The Seagulls offense was led by Peterson (2-4,2B), Aicardi (2-4,2B) and McNab (1-3, RBI).
Next up, the Seagulls take on the San Quentin Pirates on Thuesday June 22nd,2006. The game is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. at the San Quentin Prison.
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Baseball in San Quentin: Seagulls beat San Quentin Pirates!!!
June 22, 2006 --
Going into the showdown against the San Quentin Pirates, none of the San Francisco Seagulls (7-5) players knew what to expect. This was not any ordinary game for the Seagulls, they were taking on a team made up of state prisoners. Intially, nerves were getting the best of players, intimadation was a factor, but once the Seagulls stepped onto the field and were greeted by the opposing team, they realized something... It was just two teams getting together to play America's Pastime: Baseball!!!
After the first pitch was thrown, things settled down, the nerves had been put in check and the Seagulls were ready to play some baseball. Second Baseman Tom Ledda got things started off for the Seagulls, when he lined a single into left. Two pitches later, CF Mike Aicardi hit an opposite field home run into the Indian Reservation behind the right centerfield fence. With the Seagulls leading 2-0, the next hitter, 1B Marc Caviglia hit a 1-0 offering over the right field fence to give the Seagulls an early 3-0 lead.
As the Seagulls jumped on the Pirates early, Starting Pitcher Genaro Lopez (4 IP,3 hits,0 runs,2 K's) was sharp on the hill working 4 shutout innings to pick up his 2nd win of the year.
In the 2nd inning, the Seagulls offense was back at it again. Lucchessi started things off with a single up the middle. The next hitter, OF Rashad Taylor doubled into the gap to score Lucchessi and make the score 4-0 Seagulls. Two batters later, Caviglia stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded and continued his big day with a double in the left field gap that cleared the bases and gave the Seagulls a 7-0 advantage.
Lopez, Tony Damon, Collin Murphy and Ryan Peterson combined to hurl a 5 hitter, while walking 1 and striking out 6.
The Seagulls 15 hit attack was led by Aicardi (3-4,HR,2 RBI'S) and Caviglia (2-4,HR,4 RBI'S). Peterson, Taylor and RF Matt Miraldi also collected two hits in the Seagulls victory.
The experience in San Quentin was something the Seagulls players will never forget. " I can honestly say this is the best time I have ever had playing baseball" added Seagulls starting catcher Matt Lucchessi.
Next up, the Seagulls take on the Marin Merchants. The game is scheduled for Wednesday June 28th at College of Marin. Gametime will be 5:00 P.M.
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Seagulls score 6 runs in 9th, down Merchants!!!
June 28, 2006 --
The comeback kids did it again!! This time, the San Francisco Seagulls (8-5) scored 6 runs in the Top of the 9th inning to defeat the Marin Merchants (18-4) by a score of 8-4.
For the first 8 innings, it seemed as the Seagulls left their offense in San Francisco, as they only managed to score 2 runs on 6 hits. The Merchants pitchers had done an excellent job of keeping the Seagulls offense in check.
All would change in the 9th inning, as the Seagulls sent 9 guys to the plate, scored six runs and stole the game from the Merchants. Designated Hitter Joe McNab continued his on base surge, as he led off the inning with a walk. The next hitter, C Matt Lucchesi (pictured) lined an 0-2 slider into to left field to give the Seagulls hope. With runners on 1st and 2nd, the Merchants closer proceeded to walk SS Geoff Downing and CF Rashad Taylor to bring the Seagulls within a run. With the bases loaded, and still zero outs, 2B Tom Ledda delivered a single into right center platting two runs and giving the Seagulls a 5-4 lead. After a walk loaded the bases again, 1B Marc Caviglia took the first offering he saw up the middle for a 2 RBI single. The Seagulls would add another run on an groundout to wrap up the six run inning.
The Seagulls received stellar pitching from starter Sam Matulich (5 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned), and reliever Tony Damon (1-0) and reliever Danny Orlick (1 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 K). Damon was the pitcher of record, improving to 1-0 on the season. He was sharp out of the pen, throwing 3 innings and only allowing an unearned run. He struck out 4 Merchant hitters.
The offense was led by Lucchesi (3-3, 1 run), OF Mike Aicardi (2-3, 2 runs, RBI, 2 SB) and Caviglia (2-5), 2 RBI's). Ledda and OF Ryan Peterson each had 2 RBI's for the Seagulls.
Next up, the Seagulls will travel to Riordan High School in San Francisco to take on the San Francisco Grays. Gametime is scheduled for 5:45 P.M. on Thursday, June 29th.
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Seagulls pitch Shutout in 6-0 victory over Grays!!!
June 29, 2006 --
The San Francisco Seagulls pitchers were on their game. Three Seagulls pitchers combined to fire a shutout in a 6-0 victory over the San Francisco Grays. The Seagulls have now matched their longest win streak of the season, reeling off their 3rd straight win.
Starting Pitcher Collin Murphy (1-2) worked 5 shutout innings to pick up his first win of the season.Murphy (pictured) retired the first 8 batters he faced, and went on to strike out 7 Grays hitters, while allowing just 3 hits. Relievers Matt Branch (2 1/3 IP, 2 Hits, 0 runs) and Tony Damon (1 1/3 IP, 0 Hits, 0 runs. 2 K's) worked the last 4 innings for the combined shutout.
On the offensive side of things, the Seagulls got on the board in the 3rd inning when CF Rashad Taylor doubled home DH Sean Calvello to give the Seagulls a 1-0 lead. Two inning later, SS Geoff Downing led things off with a sharp single and scored when 2B Tom Ledda displayed clutch two-out hitting to give the Seagulls a 2-0 lead.
With the Seagulls leading 3-0 in the 7th and the bases loaded, 1B Nick Colvin and C Matt Lucchesi delivered back to back RBI singles to give the Seagulls a promising 5-0 lead. In the inning, the Seagulls managed to steal 4 bases. Another run in the 8th would finish off the scoring and give the Seagulls a 6-0 victory.
The Seagulls offense was led by LF Ryan Peterson (3-4, RBI, 3 SB). Taylor, Ledda, Colvin, and Lucchesi all had 2 hits for the Seagulls.
Next up, the Seagulls will travel to UC Berkeley on Wednesday July 5th to take on the San Jose Seals. Gametime will be scheduled for 5:00 P.M. at Evans Diamond on the Cal Bears campus.
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Four Double Plays and a Seagulls sweep!!!
July 8, 2006 --
After getting lost multiple times because of bogus travel directions (MapQuest), the San Francisco Seagulls (11-5) steamrolled through a doubleheader against the Monterey Wolfpack. The Seagulls won the first game of the doubleheader by a score of 11-7. In the second game, the Seagulls used 4 double plays in consecutive innings to win by a score of 5-2.
Game #1 Recap:
In Game #1, the Seagulls offense was led by Caviglia (3-5, 3 RBI's, SB), Taylor (3-4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI's, 3 runs) and Calvello (2-4, 1 RBI).
Game #2 Recap:
Going for their first doubleheader sweep of the season, the Seagulls gave the ball to veteran Starting Pitcher Brain Ghilarducci (pictured). Making his first start of the 2006 season, Ghilarducci (4IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 1 earned, 2 K's) worked 4 solid innings, while picking up his first victory as a member of the Seagulls. In each of the 4 innings, Ghilarducci induced inning ending doubleplays. His four doubleplays in four innings sets a new Seagulls record!!!
The pitching performance by the Seagulls was big, because the offense was near enemic in Game #2. The Seagulls finally got on the board in the 3rd inning, when 3B Evan Kruger's blazing speed forced a two out throwing error by an Wolfpack infielder, which platted Taylor. The Seagulls would use some Wolfpack defensive miscues to strike again in the 4th. The Seagulls had bases loaded and two outs when the Wolfpack pitcher threw back to back to back wild pitches to give the Seagulls a 4-1 lead. After a walk and advancement on a wild pitch by RF Matt Miraldi, Caviglia singled up the middle to wrap up the Seagulls offense and give them a 5-1 lead.
Reliever Tony Damon worked the final 3 innings to earn his 2nd save of the season. Damon allowed 1 run on 1 hit while striking out 4 Wolfpack hitters.
In Game #2, Taylor (2-4,2B, 2 runs) led the Seagulls offense.
Next up, the Seagulls are going for the series sweep against the San Francisco Angels. The game is scheduled for Tuesday July 11th, 5:00 P.M., at West Sunset Playground (SF).
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Seagulls complete three game sweep of SF Angels!!!
July 11, 2006 --
The San Francisco Seagulls (12-6) used a combination of good pitching, timely hitting and free bases to beat the San Francisco Angels by a score of 7-1. With the victory, the Seagulls completed a 3 game series sweep of the Angels.
The Seagulls were trailing 1-0 in the 1st inning, CF Rashad Taylor led things off with a walk and later scored when 1B Marc Caviglia lined a two out double into left centerfield.
After an unearned run in the first inning, Seagulls starting pitcher Danny Orlick (pictured) was in cruise control the rest of the way. Orlick (6IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 0 earned, 3 K's) forced Angels hitters to chase pitches all night, while picking up his second win of the season. Reliever Sam Matulich (3IP, 3 hits, 0 runs, 4 K's) worked the last 3 innings to pick up his first save of the season.
With the score tied at 1-1 in the 3rd inning, 2B Tom Ledda delievered a double to deep center field, that scored Taylor and gave the Seagulls a 2-1 lead. After using 3 walks to add a run in the 4th inning, the Seagulls exploded for 4 runs in the 5th. The Seagulls used 3 walks and an Angels throwing error to plate the first two runners, and then with two outs and two runners on, DH Sean Calvello delivered the big blow. Calvello lined a 1-2 fastball into right field for a 2-RBI triple, platting C Joe McNab and SS Evan Kruger and giving the visitors a convincing 7-1 lead.
The Seagulls could only muster 5 hits, but took advantage of wild pitching and 9 Angels walks to score 7 runs.
No individual Seagulls paired hits, but Taylor, Ledda, Caviglia, Kruger and Calvello led the 5 hit attack.
Next up, the Seagulls travel to Carson City, Nevada to take on the Nevada Pioneers in a 3 game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 P.M. on Friday July 14th, 2006. The Seagulls and Yankees then will square off in a 11:00 A.M. doubleheader on Saturday July 15th, 2006.
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Seagulls silenced in Carson City, Nevada!!!
July 15, 2006 --
Coming into the series against the Nevada Yankees, the San Francisco Seagulls were rolling. The Seagulls (13-8) had won 6 of their last 7 games, and they were clicking on all cylinders. All of their luck would change in the Sierra's, as the Seagulls dropped two of 3 games. Seagulls pitchers only allowed 10 runs in 26 innings of work, but a lack of timely hitting and situational defense played a role in the defeats.
Here is a game by game rundown of the Carson City, Nevada series.
Game #1 Recap:
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