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2007 High School Baseball Season
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Utica 5, Birmingham Seaholm 4
"Detroit Free Press" 3-30-2007
Utica 5, Birmingham Seaholm 4: Jake Saba went 2-for-3 and pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out five and giving up three hits for Utica (1-0).
"The Detroit News" 3-30-2007
Utica 5, Seaholm 4: U, Andy Orr 3-for-3 (RBI)
"The Macomb Daily" 3-30-2007
UTICA 5, BIRMINGHAM SEAHOLM4:
Jake Sava scored on Andy Orr's RBI single in what proved to be the game-winning run in Utica's season-opening win at home against the Maples.
Sava finished with a pair of hits, including a triple, for the Chieftains.
He pitched a solid 5 1/3 innings on the mound, striking out 5 in collecting the win. Spencer Plivga and John Nelson(2 RBI) had run-scoring singles in the second inning for Utica (1-0 overall). Mike Music finished with two hits in the victory.
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Lakeshore 3, Utica 0
"Detroit Free Press" 3-31-2007
St. Clair Shores Lake Shore 3, Utica 0: Kevin Van Gheluwe had eight strikeouts and a home run for Lake Shore (1-0).
"The Macomb Daily" 3-31-2007
ST. CLAIR SHORES LAKESHORE 3, UTICA 0: Kevin Vangheluwe threw 5 hitless innings for the Shorians, struck out eight and hit a solo homerun in the fourth inning.
Lake Shore's Jim Harsen also knocked in a run and was 1-for-4. The Shorians third run came on a balk. Cameron Walker was 1-for-2 and stole three bases. Daryl Demanski pitched the final two innings and got the dave for Lake Shore.
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Utica 4, L'anse Cruese North 2
"The Detroit News" 4-3-2007
Utica 4, L'Anse Creuse North 2: U , Charley VanCamp 3-hitter (5 strikeouts), John Nelson 1-for-2 (2 RBIs)
"The Macomb Daily" 4-3-2007
UTICA 4, MACOMB TOWNSHIP L'ANSE CREUSE NORTH 2: Charlie VanCamp went the distance, striking out five while allowing just three hits to pace the Chieftains. Jon Nelson's two-run single in the fifth was the difference for Utica. Andy Orr drove in a pair of runs in the win as well. Jeremy Dunford hit a homerun for LCN.
"The Source Newspapers" 4-8-2007
Utica 4
L'Anse Creuse North 2
Charlie VanCamp fired a complete-game three-hitter last Monday, striking out five, leading the host Chieftains past the Crusaders in a MAC crossover contest.
Utica trailed 2-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, before pushing three runs across, with Jon Nelson providing the big hit, a two-run single. He also scored two runs in the game.
Andy Orr knocked in other two two Utica runs on two fielder's choices, while Trevor Plizga added a hit and a run scored.
The win improved Utica's record to 2-1 overall.
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Utica 8, Rochester 6
"Detroit Free Press" 4-4-2007
Utica 8, Rochester 6: Ben Orr batted 3-for-3 with an RBI for Utica (3-1).
"The Detroit News" 4-4-2007
Utica 8, Rochester 6: U, Ben Orr 3-for-3 (RBI), Jake Saba (5 IP, 8 Ks); R, Bill Cribbs (double, 2 RBIs)
"The Macomb Daily" 4-4-2007
UTICA 8, ROCHESTER 6: John Nelson led Utica with 3 hits, and winning pitcher Mike Music's two-run single keyed a five-run third inning for the Chieftains. Brian Mazurek drove in two runs in the seventh inning for Utica. Ben Orr also hat three hits and a RBI for the Chieftains.
"The Source Newspapers" 4-8-2007
Utica 8
Rochester 6
Utica's Brian Mazurek broke a 6-6 tie with a two-run single in the seventh inning, helping the Chieftains defeat the host Falcons in a non-conference contest last Tuesday afternoon.
Mike Music pitched the final two innings in relief of starter Jake Saba, allowing one hit and striking out two for the win. Offensively, Utica was led by Jon Nelson with three hits and two runs scored, while Music added a hit, two RBIs and a run. Spencer Plizga and Ben Orr each added a hit, with Plizga scoring twice and Orr scoring once.
The win improved Utica's record to 3-1 overall.
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"The Macomb Daily" MAC Red Division Preview
"The Macomb Daily" 4-10-2007
County teams reload with sights set on regionals
MAC Red Division
After struggling with depth and losing several close games last season, Chippewa Valley should improve on its 13-18 record and sixth place finish in the division. Four three-year starters (Justin David, CF; Scott Deng, 1B; Dale Ross, 3B; Eric Schmitt, 2B) and their two top pitchers from last season (Andy Mulder and Andrew Oakley highlight the Big Reds roster. All the afore-mentioned players are seniors.
Greg Gay and Bobby Hush were key components to Dakota's Division 1 state football title in the fall, and will again be relied upon heavily on the diamond as they lead the Cougars team considered one of the division favorites. Dakota got off to a rough start though, losing 10-7 to a then undefeated Warren Woods-Tower (3-0) team in its season opener.
Eisenhower earned a share of the division title last season before falling to eventual state quarterfinalist Lake Orion in a district final. The Eagles beat Oxford 1-0 in their season opener behind a four-hit, nine strikeout effort from junior southpaw Jed Bradley. Base runners had better beware of sophomore catcher Griffin Jones, as he picked off two runners off first base already this season for the Eagles. Senior Matt Kennedy (RF/P) hot .378 last year.
After finishing in the middle of the MAC White last year, Ford replaces Port Huron Northern in the division this season. Pitching appears to be the strength of the Falcons, who had some pre-season injuries and lost 12-2 in their season opener to Rochester Hills Stoney Creek.
Romeo is another MAC Red squad that will rely largely on its success on the mound. "We will be as successful as our pitching and defense allows us to be," Bulldogs coach T.J. Delemielleure said. Senior Pitcher Brett Shankin will lead the way for the Bulldogs, and did in the team's opener when he threw a three-hitter and struck out seven in a 3-1 win over L'Anse Creuse North. Third baseman and pitcher Aaron Ploetz is also expected to contribute for Romeo. He tripled and scored a run in the season opener after hitting .302 a year ago.
Stevenson return six starters and all but one pitcher from last year's staff on a team that shared the division championship and won 21 games before losing to eventual regional finalist Fraser in the plyoffs. Leading the Titans will be senior Ryan Duffy, who makes the transition to catcher this season after batting .344 last year, and pitcher Dan Kollsmith who went 5-0 in 2006. A pair of juniors though, left-handed pitcher Steve Pistuno and center-fielder Trey Larocque, are two reasons the Titans are considered the favorite to take the division this year. Pistuno went 5-1 last year with a 1.72 ERA and a batting average of .356, while Larocgue batted .402 and turned in 10 assists.
Utica will field a young team this season, with nine fresh faces including six sophomores and a freshman adorning the varsity roster. Junior Shortstop Jon Nelson was named to the all-division team last year after batting .288 and senior first baseman Jake Saba displayed some power with a .271 average that included a pair of home runs and 18 RBI. Nelson and teammate Ben Orr each recorded three hits in an 8-6 win over Rochester earlier this year that improved the chieftains' record to 3-1.
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Macomb County Spring Break Classic
"The Macomb Daily" 4-11-2007
Utica Splits with Ford
ST. CLAIR SHORES ¡ª For Utica, getting out of a seventh-inning jam was as easy as 1-2-3.
The Chieftains turned a nifty game-ending pitcher-to-catcher-to first base double play, preserving a 5-4 victory over Sterling Heights Ford II in the Macomb County Spring Break Classic at St. Clair Shores Kyte Monroe Park.
Of course, getting into the jam was another case of 1-2-3. The Falcons first three batters reached base on a walk, a single and a play where a Chieftain fielder threw to the wrong base.
But sophomore reliever Ben Orr redeemed himself down the stretch. Orr struck out a Falcon for the inning¡¯s first out, and initiated the game¡¯s only double-play with the next batter, forcing the lead runner out at home plate before catcher A.J. Johnson beat the batter with a throw to first.
¡°I¡¯ve closed the game one other time, and it wasn¡¯t as tough as this was,¡± said Orr, adding ¡°everything¡± was going through his mind in the heat of the moment.
¡°I was getting all frustrated, especially with the coach coming out (for a conference on the mound when Ford II loaded the bases),¡± he explained. ¡°I just had a brain fart and threw it home when there was no one going. I had to buckle down and throw strikes after that, then I had to rely on my catcher ¡ª he had to make the throw to first to double up the batter.¡±
Chieftain coach Andy Lukacs admitted Orr dug himself into a hole, but that could have happened to any youngster on the varsity roster.
¡°I don¡¯t know if he was jittery, because he was excellent in relief last week against Rochester,¡± Lukacs said. ¡°He hurt himself going to the wrong base, you¡¯ve got to be able to react and think on a play like that. But give him credit, he struck out the next guy and got the batter after that on a one-hopper back to the mound. We preach home to first on a play like that. I¡¯ve also got to credit A.J. Johnson, who made the last play of the game.¡±
Utica starter Spencer Plizga didn¡¯t have things as tough as his reliever did. Plizga allowed four earned runs in six innings, striking out five. He also had two hits, keying a Chieftain comeback. Plizga scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fourth, and drove in the insurance run with a double in the fifth.
¡°Spencer battled, he¡¯s getting better,¡± Lukacs said. ¡°When the weather¡¯s not great, it¡¯s hard to find a groove. I told him to stay focused and be the boss of the ball.¡±
After each team scored single runs in the third inning, Ford II (0-3) went up 3-1 in the fourth behind hits from Steve Szymanski, Ken Wichmann and Spencer Hult. Wichmann¡¯s two-out double drove Szymanski home from second before Hult scored Szymanski with a single to left.
The down-to-the-wire victory salvaged a split for Utica (4-2) in Macomb County Spring Break Classic action. Earlier in the afternoon, the Chieftains fell to Lake Shore, 6-4, as the Shorians strung together a five-run inning for a comeback win.
¡°We led most of the game, but we gave up five (runs) because we had two or three mental errors, and Lake Shore¡¯s too good of a team to give that many chances,¡± Lukacs said. ¡°Still, going 1-1¡¯s a lot better than 0-2.¡±
At the end of Tuesday¡¯s play, Lake Shore was the Group D pool leader, adding a 4-3 win over De La Salle to go 2-0 on the day. The Pilots also beat Ford II, 10-4.
"The Detroit News" 4-11-2007
Lake Shore 6, Utica 4: LS, Kevin Vangheluwe 2-for-3 (2 RBI doubles), Travis Brown 5 strikeouts
Utica 5, Utica Ford 4: U, Spencer Plizga 5 strikeouts (2-for-3), Brian Nazurkaen 2 RBIs), F, Ryan Ermers 2 hits
"The Macomb Daily" 4-13-2007
Soggy conditions don¡¯t dampen Pilots¡¯ play
De La Salle rolls in tourney games.
Despite rain and cold, Warren De La Salle had an easy time in both ends of a Macomb Spring Break Classic doubleheader Thursday.
The Pilots got wins from pitchers Alex Pierse and Joe Zuccaro ¡ª both making their first starts at the varsity level ¡ª to beat Utica and Utica Eisenhower.
In the opener, junior Kevin Corbeil went 4-for-4 with four RBI and John DiLaura and Mike Hemovich each contributed two hits in a 16-1 win over Utica. Pierse went all four innings, striking out seven and giving up one hit.
In the nightcap, Johnny Martinez drove in three runs to lead the Pilots to a 5-1 win over Eisenhower. Zuccaro yielded one hit in four scoreless innings and Joe Cybulski notched the save.
"The Detroit News" 4-13-2007
DeLaSalle 16, Utica 1: DLS, Kevin Corbeil 4-for-4, 4 RBIs
"The Source Newspaper" 4-15-2007
Utica 5
Ford II 4
Chieftain reliever Ben Orr worked his way out of a bases loaded and no-out jam in the seventh inning, getting a double play ball to end the game in the Chieftains' win at the Macomb County Spring Break Classic last Tuesday at Ktye-Monroe Park.
Orr relieved winning pitcher Spencer Plizga, who pitched the first six innings, allowing seven hits and striking out five with four walks. He helped his own cause offensively with two hits, an RBI and a run scored.
Brian Mazurek added a hitand two ribbies, while Trevor Plizga had a hit, RBI and a run scored. Guy Burton also had a hit and ribbie.
Ford was led by Ryan Ermers, Spencer Hult and Trevor Borsak with two hits each, with Ermers knocking in a run and scoring another. Hult also scored a run. Steve Szymanski chipped in a hit, while Travis White scored a run.
Hult started on the hill and took the loss, giving up eight hits and striking out five in five innings of work.
Lakeshore 6
Utica 4
Trailing 3-2 in the fifth inning, the Shorians erupted for four runs in the fifth, helped by three Chieftain errors, gaining the lead and holding on to defeat Utica at the Macomb County Spring Break Classic at Kyte Monroe Parklast Tuesday afternoon.
Utica was lead by Andy Orr with three hits, including a double, while Dan Baranski added a hit, two RBIs and a run scored. Kevin Couchman contributed an RBI single, while John Culcasi had an RBI ground out.
Orr started on the mound, pitched the firdt five innings and suffered the loss. He scattered six hits, walked four and struck out three along the way.
"The Macomb Daily" 4-15-2007
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Spencer Plizga
*School: Utica
*Sport: Baseball
*Clutch performance: Plizga had two clutch hits and plays that were key to his team¡¯s 5-4 comeback win over Ford. Plizga scored a run in the bottom of the fourth and drove in a run with a double in the fifth. He also pitched and struck out five batters in the game. Plizga later had three hits and two RBI in a 6-3 win over Lamphere.
UTICA 6, LAMPHERE 3:
Jason Palazzolo struck out seven and gave up seven hits in seven innings for the Chieftains to earn the win. Teammates Jon Nelson hit a pair of doubles and Spencer Plizga had three hits and two RBI. Brad Russ struck out four while giving up three runs in five innings for the Rams. Russ also had two hits and an RBI.
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Utica 11, Warren Lincoln 0
"The Macomb Daily" 4-17-2007
UTICA 11, LINCOLN 0:
Kevin Couchman had three hits and two RBIs and Guy Burton added two hits and three RBIs for the host Chieftains. Winning pitcher Spencer Plizga pitched the first three innings and got relief help from Jake Saba and Charlie VanCamp.
"The Detroit News" 4-17-2007
Utica 11, Warren Lincoln 0 (5 innings): U , Kevin Couchman 3-3, 2 RBIs
"The Source Newspaper" 4-22-2007
Utica 11
Warren Lincoln 0
Kevin Couchman had three hits, including a double, driving in and scoring two runs, leading the host Chieftains past the Abes in a MAC crossover tilt last Monday afternoon.
Guy Burton added two hits and three RBIs, while Jon Nelson and Jeff Palazzolo each scored two runs, and Andy Orr had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI.
Spencer Plizga pitched the first three innings for the win, scattering two hits and striking out one.
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Romeo 3, Utica 1
"Detroit Free Press" 4-19-2007
Romeo 3, Utica 1: Brett Shankin tossed a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts and one walk for Romeo (5-4, 1-0 MAC Red). Aaron Ploetz and James Reynolds each had two hits with one RBI.
"The Detroit News" 4-19-2007
Romeo 3, Utica 1: R , Brett Shankin 10 strikeouts (3 hits, complete game), Aaron Ploetz 2-3 (2 runs, RBI)
"The Macomb Daily" 4-19-2007
ROMEO 3, UTICA 1: Brett Shankin shut the door on the Chieftains, pitching a complete game, allowing just two hits and striking out 10 to get the win. Shankin was one of three Bulldogs who went 2-for-3 on the day. Shankin and James Reynolds were both 2-for-3 with a RBI, and Aaron Ploetz was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a RBI.
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Utica 13-12, Lutheran North 4-2
"The Macomb Daily" 4-22-2007
UTICA 13, LUTHERAN NORTH 4 Andy Orr went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored to lead the Chieftains in Game 1. Both Jeff Palazzolo and Spencer Plizga also went 2-for-3 with two RBI each.
UTICA 12, LUTHERAN NORTH 2 Mike Music went 2-for-3 with two RBI a double and a triple to lead Utica to the sweep. Kevin Couchman went 2-for-4 with three RBI, and Jake Saba went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and a triple for Utica.
"Detroit Free Press" 4-22-2007
Utica 13-12, Lutheran North 4-2: Andy Orr went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs scored for Utica (9-4). Mike Music finished 2-for-3, which included a double and a triple for Utica.
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Chippewa Valley 5, Utica 4
"The Macomb Daily" 4-24-2007
CHIPPEWA VALLEY 5, UTICA 4: Held to one hit through the first six innings by Utica’s Charlie Van Camp, the Big Reds exploded for four hits and five runs in the seventh. Kevin Bogoff hit a two-run double and senior Dale Ross singled in two runs — including the game-winner — in the inning. Jon Nelson, Mike Music and Andy Orr had two hits apiece for Utica.
"Detroit Free Press" 4-24-2007
Mt. Clemens Chippewa Valley 5, Utica 4: Dale Ross had the game-winning single for Chippewa Valley (3-6). Kevin Bogoff had a double and two RBIs. Jon Nelson, Mike Music and Andy Orr each had two hits for Utica (9-5).
"The Detroit News" 4-24-2007
Chippewa Valley 5, Utica 4: CV, Andrew Oakley 9 strikeouts, Dale Ross winning RBI single; U, Andy Orr 2-4 (RBI)
"The Source Newspapers" 4-29-2007
Chippewa Valley 5
Utica 4
The visiting Big Reds rallied for five runs in the top of the seventh inning, en route to the MAC Red Division win over the Chieftains last Monday afternoon.
Charlie VanCamp took the loss for Utica, pitching six innings, scattering three hits and striking out four. Andy Orr and Mike Music had two hits each for Utica, with Music scoring a run. Jake Saba added a double and two RBIs.
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Henry Ford II 3, Utica 1
"The Macomb Daily" 4-28-2007
FORD 3, UTICA 1 Alex Hacias threw a complete game for the Falcons while Jon Kozak (1-for-3, RBI) and Brandyn Versteegden (1-for-2, RBI) supplied the offense in a tight game. Spencer Plizga (2-for-3) knocked in Utica’s lone run.
"The Detroit News" 4-28-2007
Utica Ford 3, Utica 1: UF, Alex Hacias 3 strikeouts (run, 8 hits), Brandyn Versteegden 1-2 (RBI); U, Spencer Plizga 2-3 (RBI)
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Stevenson 5, Utica 4
"The Macomb Daily" 5-1-2007
After seeing two pitches in his at bat Monday afternoon in the bottom of the seventh, Kyle Alef needed to get the job done on the next pitch he saw. Alef laid down a perfect bunt down the third-base line to score the winning run and lead Stevenson over Utica in a Macomb Area Conference Red Division baseball game, 5-4. With one out in the seventh, Ryan Duffy singled and was moved to third on a base hit to right field by Steve Pistono. After Mike Wood was walked to load the bases, Alef, who also picked up the win, laid down his bunt to plate Duffy. Utica didn’t attempt a throw on the play. The Titans trailed 3-1, but Wood put them in front with a three-run homer in the third. It was Wood’s three home run of the season and his 20th RBI. Duffy finished with three hit and Pistono had two. Brad Roettger started, went six innings, allowed six hits, gave up three earned runs and struck out four.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-1-2007
Sterling Heights Stevenson 5, Utica 4: With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, Kyle Alef laid down a squeeze bunt to score Ryan Duffy and win the game for Stevenson (11-4, 3-0 MAC Red).
"The Detroit News" 5-1-2007
S.H. Stevenson 5, Utica 4: S, Mike Wood 1-3 (3-run home run), Ryan Duffy 3-4
"The Source Newspapers" 5-6-2007
Late-inning heroics lift Titans again
By KEVIN LOZON
Source Sports Writer
The Stevenson baseball team is slowly becoming this year’s version of the cardiac kids.
The Titans have pulled out victories with late-inning heroics on several occasions this season and did so again last Monday, scoring a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat visiting Utica 5-4 in a MAC Red Division contest.
“We’re getting good pitching,” Stevenson coach Joe Emanuele said. “We’ve only had three league games and have been behind in the fifth inning of all three of them, and come back to win them all. It says a lot about these kids working hard and they don’t ever quit.”
Kyle Alef dropped a suicide-squeeze bunt down the third-base line with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring Ryan Duffy with the winning run.
“I (signaled for the squeeze bunt) because I wanted to end the game and we were in the bottom half of the inning,” Emanuele said.
The loss was another “close but no cigar” contest for the Chieftains, who fell to 0-4 in the division.
“It’s not good enough,” said frustrated Utica coach Andy Lukacs. “It’s not where we want to be and it’s not good enough. We’re not going to be satisfied until we get up over the top. Only an athlete or a competitor is going to understand that.”
Stevenson jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Jared Biesbrouck doubled and scored on an RBI double by Duffy.
Utica answered with three runs in the third inning, taking advantage of two Titan errors en route to the 3-1 lead.
The inning began with Guy Burton getting hit by a pitch before moving to second on a sacrifice bunt by Dan Baranski. Jon Nelson followed with single before Burton scored on a fielder’s choice by Mike Music who reached base when Nelson was safe on the putout attempt at second. Nelson scored on a fielding error by the Titan first-baseman, before Jake Saba scored on a throwing error by Stevenson’s catcher.
“We need to stop having one bad inning,” Emanuele said. “In all of our three league games, we’ve had one bad inning where we’ve thrown the ball around.”
The Titans answered with three runs of their own in the bottom of the third, taking a 4-3 advantage when Michael Wood launched a shot over the 350-mark in left-center field for a three-run homer, scoring Biesbrouck and Duffy, who each reached base with singles.
“Michael Wood is as hot as any player I have coached in a period of 45 at-bats,” Emanuele said. “He’s tearing it up and is carrying us right now.”
Utica tied the game 4-4 with a run in the sixth inning when Trevor Plizga doubled and scored on an infield error by the Titans.
Alef pitched the final two-thirds of the seventh inning, earning the win. Titan starting pitcher Brad Roettger started and went the first six innings, allowing six hits and striking out four.
“Brad threw a great game,” Emanuele said. “He battled out there.”
Offensively, Stevenson was led by Duffy with three hits, including a double, scoring two runs. Biesbrouck added two hits, including a double, scoring twice. Steve Pistono chipped in two hits, including a triple, while Wood had the big three-run tater.
The win improved the Titans’ record to 11-3 overall, 3-0 league.
Plizga, a freshman, suffered the loss on the hill, pitching the complete game, striking out two and allowing 10 hits.
“The kid is fearless and that’s what I like about him,” Lukacs said. “He’s an athlete. He’s a freshman and he’s one of our studs. He plays with reckless abandon.”
Offensively, the Chieftains were led by Saba with two doubles and a run scored.
The loss dropped Utica’s record to 9-7 overall, 0-4 league.
“You have to make your own breaks,” Lukacs said. “We had too many times today where we had guys in scoring position and we don’t get the hit when we need it.”
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Utica 10, Romeo 5
"The Macomb Daily" 5-3-2007
UTICA 10, ROMEO 5:Winning pitcher Jake Saba struck out seven and allowed four hits. Saba also had two hits and two RBI to lead the Utica offense, and Jon Nelson added two hits, a RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases. Tyler Armstrong scored twice for Romeo.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-3-2007
Utica 10, Romeo 5: Jake Saba had two hits with two RBIs, and Jon Nelson added two hits with one RBI and three runs scored for Utica (10-7, 1-4 Red).
"The Detroit News" 5-3-2007
Utica 10, Romeo 5: U , Jake Saba 2 hits (2 RBIs), Jon Nelson 2 hits (RBI)
"The Source Newspapers" 5-6-2007
Utica 10
Romeo 5
An eight-run fourth inning outburst lifted the host Chieftains to the MAC Red Division win over Romeo last Wednesday afternoon.
Jake Saba earned the win on the mound, hurling the first 6 2/3 innings, striking out seven and allowing five hits. He helped his own cause with two hits, two runs scored and an RBI. Jon Nelson chipped in two hits, including a double, scoring three runs.
The win improved Utica’s record to 10-7 overall, 1-4 league.
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Dakota 3, Utica 2
"The Macomb Daily" 5-4-2007
DAKOTA 3, UTICA 2: Jimmy Lapash’s innocent grounder to third wound up scoring the game-winning run as Dakota overcame a seventh-inning lapse Thursday in this MAC Red makeup contest. Mike Slifco scored all the way from first base on Lapash’s grounder, which got away from the third baseman. A wild throw got past the first baseman, allowing Slifco to score the winning run. Greg Gay struck out two in pitching a complete game for the Cougars. Rodney Hush was 2-for-2 at the plate, driving in a pair and making a diving play from his shortstop position while on defense. Utica’s Trevor Plizga finished 2-for-3, including a two-run double in the top half of the seventh which tied the game at 2-2.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-4-2007
Macomb Dakota 3, Utica 2: Mike Sliffco scored the winning run on an error in the seventh inning for Dakota (10-2).
"The Detroit News" 5-4-2007
Macomb Dakota 3, Utica 2: MD, Rodney Hush 2-2 (2 RBIs)
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Utica 6, Shrine 5
"The Macomb Daily" 5-5-2007
UTICA 6, ROYAL OAK SHRINE 5: John Nelson knocked in John Culcasi in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead the Chieftains past Knights. Culcasi finished the game with two RBI, while Kevin Couchman (3-for-3) scored twice and knocked in a run and Jeff Palazzolo finished 2-for-4.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-5-2007
Utica 6, Royal Oak Shrine 5: Kevin Couchman had three hits, and John Culcasi drove in two runs for Utica (11-8). Kyle Weld-Wallis had two hits for Shrine.
"The Detroit News" 5-5-2007
Utica 6, Shrine 5: U, Kevin Couchman 3-3, RBI, Jeff Palazzolo 2-3; S, Kyle Weld-Wallis 2-4
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Utica 11, Eisenhower 4
"The Macomb Daily" 5-8-2007.
UTICA 11, EISENHOWER 4: Jake Saba had four hits, one of which was threerun triple in the second inning for the Chieftains. Saba, who also had a double, drove in five runs. Kevin Cochman finished with two hits, including a two-run double in the sixth. Andy Orr also knocked in two.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-8-2007
Utica 11, Utica Eisenhower 4: Jake Saba had four hits and five RBIs for Utica (12-8, 2-5 MAC Red).
"The Detroit News" 5-8-2007
Utica 11, Eisenhower 4: U , Jake Saba 4-4 (5 RBIs), Kevin Cochman 2-4 (2 RBIs)
"The Source Newspaper" 5-14-2007
Chieftains strike early in win over Eisenhower
The Utica baseball team put it all together last Monday in an 11-4 MAC Red Division win over visiting Eisenhower.
The Chieftains wasted little time gaining the upper hand in this one, jumping out to a 2-0 lead after one inning, before extending that edge to 6-0 after two frames. Utica took advantage of seven Eagle errors in the contest.
Eisenhower closed the gap to 6-2 with two runs in the third inning, before Utica answered with one run in its half of the third, good for a 7-2 edge.
The Chieftains closed out their scoring with four more runs in the sixth inning, before surrendering two runs to the Eagles in the seventh.
Trevor Plizga earned the win on the hill for Utica, going the first 6 2/3 innings. He received offensive support from Jake Saba, who had four hits, including a double and triple, driving in three runs and scoring one. Jon Nelson added a hit and two runs scored, while Andy Orr also scored twice.
Eisenhower was paced by Adam Douglas, who had two doubles, driving in two runs and scoring two others. Peter Klozik added two hits, including a double, knocking in two runs, while Keith Ulatowski also scored twice.
Jed Bradley started on the mound and took the loss, allowing five hits and striking out five. He also walked three batters.
The win improved Utica’s record to 12-8 overall, 2-5 league, while Eisenhower fell to 6-11 overall, 0-5 league.
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Dakota 6, Utica 1
"The Macomb Daily" 5-11-2007.
DAKOTA 6, UTICA 1: Rodney Hush was 3-for-4 with 3 RBI and pitcher Greg Gay earned his fourth win of the season as Dakota topped Utica. Mitch Lovett had three hits for the Cougars; Bobby Hush and Fiore Tierno added two hits. Mike Music went 3-for-3 for Utica.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-11-2007
Macomb Dakota 6, Utica 1: Greg Gay pitched six innings and had six strikeouts, and Rodney Hush was 3-for-4 with three RBIs for Dakota (14-3, 6-1 MAC Red).
"The Detroit News" 5-11-2007
Dakota 6, Utica 1: D, Greg Gay 6 innings, 6 strikeouts, Rodney Hush 3-4, 3 RBIs, Mitch Lovett 3-4; U, Mike Music 3-3
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Henry Ford II 6, Utica 4
"The Macomb Daily" 5-15-2007.
FORD 6, UTICA 4:Ryan Ermers and Spencer Hult both hit solo home runs and Trevor Borsak tossed a two-hitter over six innings to earn the win for Ford. Hult was 2-for-2 with two RBI; Jon Kozak added two hits for the host Falcons.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-15-2007
Utica Ford 6, Utica 4: Ryan Ermers and Spencer Hult each hit home runs for Utica Ford (13-9, 6-3).
"The Detroit News" 5-15-2007
Utica Ford 6, Utica 4: UF, Ryan Ermers home run, Spencer Hult home run
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Stevenson 2, Utica 0
"The Macomb Daily" 5-17-2007.
STEVENSON 2, UTICA 0: Dan Kollsmith struck out four batters allowed just two hits in seven innings to lead the Titans over the Chieftains. Trey Larocque went 2-for-4 and Mike Wood finished 3-for-3 for Stevenson.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-17-2007
Sterling Heights Stevenson 2, Utica 0: Dan Kollsmitch pitched a two-hitter and Trey Larocque was 2-for-4 with a run scored for Stevenson (15-10, 5-4 MAC Red).
"The Detroit News" 5-17-2007
S.H. Stevenson 2, Utica 0: S, Dan Kollsmith 2-hitter, Tre Larocque 2-4, Mike Wood 3-3
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Chippewa Valley 4, Utica 1
"The Macomb Daily" 5-18-2007
CHIPPEWA VALLEY 4, UTICA 1: Steve Munster allowed one run on five hits and struck out seven in a complete-game victory for Chippewa Valley. Dale Ross led the Big Reds’ offense with a two-run single in the third inning and was credited with another RBI when he drew a basesloaded walk in the fifth.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-18-2007
Clinton Twp. Chippewa Valley 4, Utica 1: Dale Ross went 1-for-2 with three RBIs and pitcher Steve Munster had seven strikeouts for Chippewa Valley (12-13).
"The Detroit News" 5-18-2007
Chippewa Valley 4, Utica 1 : C , Dale Ross 3 RBIs
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Warren Mott Invitational
"The Macomb Daily" 5-20-2007
WARREN-MOTT CLASSIC: Center Line won the event, beating the hosts (10-4) and Utica (3-2) before falling to Sterling Heights (5-1).
The Panthers topped Utica 3-2 in the ninth inning after the Chieftains forced extra innings with a two-run seventh.
Chris Gottardo eventually scored the winning run for Center Line after advancing to first base by beating out the throw after a dropped third strike. Ryan St. Pierre, who got the win with four strikeouts and three hits, brought Gottardo home with a base hit.
St. Pierre had a couple hits and a RBI as the Panthers (11-13 overall) beat the Marauders, and teammate Seth Brecker hit a pair of home runs, finishing with three RBI and three runs scored. Gary James got the win, striking out four and giving up eight hits.
Sterling Heights then knocked off Center Line after Stallions pitcher Jeff Kozumplik threw a complete game, striking out four, while giving up just two hits and two walks. Adam Jablonski (1-for-2) walked twice, Matt Marotte, (2-for-4) drove in two runs and Mohammed Faleh (1-for-3) scored a run for Sterling Heights.
Utica went 2-1 on the day, beating Sterling Heights (11-2) and Warren-Mott (6-1).
In the win over Warren-Mott, Jon Nelson had two hits, two RBI and scored two runs, while winning pitcher Trevor Plizga (complete game, seven strikeouts, five hits) drove in a run on two hits and Charlie VanCamp added two hits.
Ben Orr (RBI) had two hits and scored twice in the Chieftains’ win over Sterling Heights. Andy Orr got the win, striking out seven in seven innings. In the loss to Center Line, Jake Saba drove in two runs and VanCamp went all nine innings scattering five hits.
Warren-Mott beat Sterling Heights, 2-1. Cody Vernatt allowed four hits for the win and Pat Lubeck got the save. On the day for the Marauders (12-14), Josh Pippin, Joe D’Orazio and Mike Sadowski had four hits each, while freshman Ben Filimon had three hits one of which was a home run.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-20-2007
Utica 6, Warren Mott 1: Utica also defeated Sterling Heights, 11-2, and lost to Center Line, 3-2. Jon Nelson led Utica (14-13) with three hits, four runs and two RBIs on the day.
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Utica 7, Marine City 1
"The Macomb Daily" 5-22-2007
UTICA 7, MARINE CITY 1: Jon Nelson smacked a three-run homer in the fourth inning to pace the Chieftain offense. John Culcasi added a two-run single in the first, while winning pitcher Mike Music gave up four hits and struck out three. Music also had two hits.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-22-2007
Utica 7, Marine City 1: Mike Music pitched a complete game, allowing four hits, and Jon Nelson hit a three-run home run for Utica (15-13).
"The Detroit News" 5-22-2007
Utica 7, Marine City 1: U , Mike Music 4-hitter, Jon Nelson 3-run home run
"The Source Newspapers" 5-27-2007
Utica 7
Marine City 1
Mike Music fired a four-hitter with three strikeouts, and helped his own cause with two hits and a run scored, leading the host Chieftains past the Mariners in a MAC crossover contest last Monday afternoon.
Jon Nelson led Utica offensively with a three-run home run, while John Culcasi added a two-run single. Guy Burton chipped in a sacrifice fly RBI.
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Eisenhower 9, Utica 3
"The Macomb Daily" 5-24-2007
EISENHOWER 9, UTICA 3: Matt Kennedy went 3-for-3, Robert Minor was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored and Andrew Edgerton finished 2-for-3 with a run driven in to pace the Eagles past the Chieftains. Jed Bradley allowed two hits while striking out 10 to get the win.
"The Detroit News" 5-24-2007
Eisenhower 9, Utica 3: E, Jed Bradley 2-hitter (10 strikeouts), Matt Kennedy 3-3 (RBI)
"The Source Newspapers" 5-27-2007
Eisenhower 9
Utica 3
The host Eagles jumped out to a 5-1 lead after three innings, before adding four runs in the sixth, en route to the MAC Red Division triumph over Utica last Wednesday afternoon.
Jed Bradley went the distance for Eisenhower, allowing two hits and striking out 10. Matt Kennedy had three hits, including a double, driving in a run and scoring a run, while Robert Minor added two hits and two runs, and Andrew Edgerton contributed two hits and two RBIs.
Jake Saba suffered the loss for Utica, which received a double each from Trevor Plizga and Andy Orr. Plizga scored two runs, while Orr knocked in a run and scored a run.
The win improved Eisenhower’s record to 12-17 overall, 2-10 league, while Utica fell to 15-14 overall, 2-10 league.
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Districts: Utica 8, Rochester 5
May 30, 2007 --
"The Macomb Daily" 5-30-2007
UTICA 8, ROCHESTER 5 (8 innings): Trevor Plizga started a four-run eighth with a run-scoring single, and Ben Orr also drove in two runs during the rally as Utica won in extra innings. Plizga finished with three hits, and Jon Nelson and Dan Baranski each had two hits for the Chieftains. Andy Orr hit a two-run single in the fifth for Utica's first runs of the game. Mike Music earned the win with 2 2/3 innings of relief. Utica plays host Troy Athens on Saturday at 10 a.m.
"Detroit Free Press" 5-30-2007
Utica 8, Rochester 5 (8 innings): Trevor Plizga had three hits with two RBIs, and Jon Nelson added two hits for Utica (16-14).
"The Detroit News" 5-30-2007
Utica 8, Rochester 5 (8 inn.) : U , Trevor Plizga 3-4, 2 RBIs, Andy Orr 2 RBIs; R , Bill Cribbs 3-3, RBI, Nick Hughes double, 2 RBIs
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