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2007 Season Stats
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Yanks lose at hands of Indians
May 22, 2007 --
On Tuesday May 22,2007 the Yankees of the Dapper Dan Minor Division took a hard defeat at the hands of the Indians. With a tied score in the bottom of the sixth with men on first and third the Indians batter J. Phillips executed a bunt fielded by Bradly Stotler. Bradly did not attempt a throw to first base however when the pitcher Nick Mazzeo got the ball the runner attempted to continue to second base and Nick threw to second to try for the out. When the ball was thrown the runner at third, Judge, was able to come home with the winning run. On the day John Ackerman hit 2 triples, Danny May had two singles, Bradley Stotler a Triple, and Nick Mazzeo and Ricky Colbert one double each. Nick Mazzeo came into the game to pitch in the first inning and pitched the rest of the game striking out 7 Indian hitters. The Yankees hope to rebound on Friday night against the Astros. Starting pitcher for Fridays game will probably be Ricky Colbert.
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May 23, 2007 --
Thanks to the entire team and parents for turning in their fundraising on time. Special thanks to Jill Mazzeo to being our "team mother"
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Coach Mike goes Blackberry
May 25, 2007 --
Coach Mike has purchased a new Blackberry so he can keep up with all the scores and action. Since viewing this site Coach said he can not stay off the web so the Blackberry will help him in staying online 24/7. Thanks Coach Mike!
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Colbert and Bittner one hit Astros
May 25, 2007 --
Ricky Colbert and Austin Bittner combined on the mound for a one hit performance against the Astros in Dapper Dan Minor Division action at Cavanaugh Field. The Astros managed just three runs in a four inning game that was shorted by the 10 run rule. Ricky struck out 6 batters in two innings and Austin accounted for 5 strike outs. The sole hit came off the bat of Winters in the third inning. The Yankees had a tremendous day at the plate with all players getting into the action in one form or another. Seven year olds JT Stevenson walked 3 times and scored 3 Runs, Ryan Muir two walks and one run scored, Dom Mazzeo one run scored on one walk and Ronnie Conner one run scored on a pair of walks. Leading hitters for the Mighty Yanks were Bradley Stotler with a Grand Slam home run, double, single, two walks and three runs scored, John Ackerman with a home run, double, single, two walks and four runs scored, Austin Bittner with three doubles, single and four runs scored, Nick Mazzeo with a double, two singles and three runs scored, Ricky Colbert a double and three runs scored on three walks,and Tyler Sponaugle a double and walk with two runs scored. Danny May contributed two runs on three walks and Zac Lee rounded out the scoring with one run on one walk. The team played extremely well together and showed great sportsmanship the entire game. They are looking forward to their next game against the Giants at Al Abrams Field on Tuesday at 6:00. Probable starter for that contest will be Ricky Colbert.
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Giants defeat Yankees 9-7 in Dissapointing Loss
May 29, 2007 --
The Giants defeated the Yankees 9-7 in Dapper Dan Minor Division action at Al Abrams field. It was a dissapointing loss for the Yankees as they pounded out 14 hits,but stuck out a total of 13 times on the evening. Giant pitcher Coty Barbe only walked 2 batters the entire game as opposed to the Yankees staff of Ricky Colbert, John Ackerman, and Nick Mazzeo giving up a total of 15 walks. Our pitchers only gave up 6 hits and struck out 16 batters indicating that a walk in this league is actually as good as a hit. For the evening top hitters for the Yankees were John Ackerman with three doubles and two runs scored, Nick Mazzeo with a triple and single with two runs scored, Ricky Colbert a double and single, Tyler Sponaugle two singles, Zac Lee two singles and Danny May a two base hit. The Giants were led at the plate with David Frendlich getting two doubles, Cody Butler a double and single, and Darian Roddy one double. The Yankees are now 1-2 on the season with both losses coming in the final inning. The Yankees play at home on Thursday evening at 7:30 against the Cubs at Cavanaugh Field and hope to show the kind of baseball they are capable of playing. Starting Pitcher is still unknown and will be made at gametime.
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Yankees defeat Cubs 15-2 behind May's Pitching
May 31, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Yankees rebounded from Tuesdays loss by defeating the Cubs 15-2 in Minor League action from Cavanaugh Field. Winning pitcher Danny May went the distance in a four inning 10 run rule shorted contest. Danny walked only 6 batters and struck out six and got great defensive support from Austin Bittner at shortstop. The Yankees also had a tremendous day at the plate accumulating a total of 16 hits. Leading hitters for the Yankees were John Ackerman with two singles, a home run and a pair of runs scored, Bradly Stotler two singles, a home run, and two runs scored, Austin Bittner a double, single and two runs scored, Ronnie Conner a triple and single, Ricky Colbert a triple, and JT Stevenson a double. The Cubs were lead at the plate by L. Squires who hit three singles. The team should take pride in this victory as every player contributed to the win as all batting positions accounted for at least one run. The next contest is on the road next Tuesday at Long Field against the Nationals. Next scheduled team workout is this Sunday at 4:00 at Al Abrams Field.
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Nationals game injury report.
June 5, 2007 --
The National game took a toll on a few players but all expect a full recovery by Thursdays contest with the Red Sox.
Zac Lee took a pitch off the pinky finger in batting practice but played in the game and will be fine.
JT Stevenson took a warm-up ball off the forehead during first inning warm-up, played in the game and although bruised will be fine for Thursday.
Bradly Stotler took a pitch from Tylee Powell off his left knee and is bruised and sore but hopes to be at full strength against the Red Sox.
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Yankees win 4-2 in Game Called Due To Rain
June 5, 2007 --
The Yankees finished with a 4-2 victory over the Nationals Tuesday evening at Long Field in a game halted in the 5th inning due to rain. With the game having completed 4 innings it goes in the books as a complete game and a victory in the win column for the Yanks. The team came out of the gate with a strong performance at the plate banging out seven hits in four innings. Ricky Colbert had a great day on the mound. The Yankees nine year old pitcher pitched the first two innings striking out 6 batters. With the start of the third inning and the Yankees up 4-0 Ricky took the mound and walked the first batter and Hit the second. With two men on Manager Scott Stevenson decided to replace Ricky with the second southpaw of the evening in John Ackerman. Runners quickly advance to second and third however the team gave up one run to get an out on a ground out hit to Danny May. The next batter DJ Powell singled driving in Ryan McMillan for the Nationals second run of the game. With one out and a runner on first Garrett Kesner hit a rope past Nick Mazzeo at third, JT Stevenson made a good play on the ball in the outfield and quickly got it to his cut-off man in Austin Bittner. With the Nationals DJ Powell heading toward third base Nats coach Joe Powell decided to test the Yankees relay and sent the runner home to score, Bittner took the relay and threw the ball toward home and with John Ackerman standing on the mound cut the ball for the second leg of the relay and zipped it to Bradly Stotler who applied the tag for the second out of the inning thus preventing the third run from scoring. The third out was recorded on a pop fly off the bat of Tylee Powell to Austin Bittner. The fouth inning was uneventful as both teams sent four batters to the plate with each team leaving one runner at third base. Leading hitters for the Yankees were Nick Mazzeo with a triple and single, John Ackerman with two singles and Austin Bittner with a triple. Another great team victory! The Yankees hope to continue their winning ways against the Red Sox on Thursday night at 6:00 at Al Abrams field.
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Yankees Turn Back Red Sox 14-1
June 7, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Yankees beat the Red Sox 14-1 in Minor League action Thursday evening at Al Abrams field. The contest was stopped after four innings due to the mercy rule. Ricky Colbert had another outstanding performance on the mound going three innings, striking out eight and only giving up one hit. Nick Mazzeo came finished the game in the fourth inning striking out the side. The hour and fifteen minute contest was never in doubt as the Yanks plated 11 batters in the first inning scoring five runs and again plated 15 batters in the second inning scoring nine runs. Leading hitters for the Yankees were Bradly Stotler with two doubles and a triple, Nick Mazzeo stroking three singles, Tyler Sponaugle three singles, Ricky Colbert two singles, John Ackerman a three bagger, and Ronnie Conner a double. The team was missing Austin Bittner who was out due to a family illness and Zac Lee because of a broken toe. Be sure to follow Zac's status in the Bulletin Board Injury Report Section. The Yanks play at Long Field in a 7:30 contest against the Angels next Tuesday evening.
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Zac Lee
June 7, 2007 --
It has been reported in the game report article that Zac has a broken toe when in fact all the results are not actually in as of report time. Seems as though the Yankees outfiled injured his toe running in the house when he hit is against a stand. He is using ice on a regular basis and hopes the Doctor will call advising that the toe is only badly bruised and not broken. Continue to check back for reports on Zac's condition.
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DAPPER DAN ADOPTS ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
June 11, 2007 --
DUE TO SOME UNFORTUNATE INCIDENCES THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF THE SEASON THE DAPPER DAN CLUB HAS INSTITUTED A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY THAT WILL NEED TO BE SIGNED BY ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE LEAGUE. A COPY OF THE POLICY IS IN THE HANDOUTS SECTION IN THE MENU. PLEASE REVIEW THIS DOCUMENT. THE YANKEES HAVE NOT HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE PAST BUT NO PLAYER OR FAN IS TO COMMENT IN ANY NEGATIVE MANNER TOWARD THE OTHER FANS, TEAM, OR UMPIRES.
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Angels at Yanks Halted by Storm
June 12, 2007 --
The Tuesday game between the Angels and Yankees at Long Field in the Constitution Park was halted by a storm which included a funnel cloud located around Flintstone. The Yankees jumped out to a 9 run lead in the first inning. The game will be resumed with one out and an Angel batter at the plate with a full count in the second inning at Al Abrams Field Saturday morning at 9:00.
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Utility Player and Coach go on Family Vacations
June 14, 2007 --
Coach Mike Stotler and Utility Player Bradly Stotler left for vacation on Thursday. Coach Mike vowed to stay in touch with the team by using his Blackberry and checking the website each day. He was so gracious to send a photo of the vacation spot as posted to the right. Prior to leaving Bradly got the call up for a cup of coffee with the Major Division Phillies and hit the ball well in one trip to the plate and made a spectacular catch to save at least two runs in left field. We all hope you have fun but wait your return.
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Yankees defeat Mets 17-3 Friday at Cavanaugh Field
June 15, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Yankees defeated the Mets 17-3 in Minor Division action at Cavanaugh Field Friday evening. The Yanks had another great day at the plate banging out 17 hits and got tremendous pitching from Nick Mazzeo to fend off the Mets. Mazzeo pitched four complete innings striking out 10 batters, walked three, gave up four hits, and only allowed the Mets to plate three runs on the evening. The Yankees got one run for every hit as 17 runs were tallied equaling the number of hits. For the evening John Ackerman continued his hot hitting and along with
Austin Bittner smacked two singles and a double each, Nick Mazzeo and Tyler Sponaugle hit a single and double, while Danny May and Ronnie Conner each had two singles. The Mets were lead at the plate by Kyleigh Sellars who belted a three run home run off Mazzeo in the third. The Yankees are scheduled to resume the game with the Angels at 9:00 on Saturday morning at Al Abrams where Ricky Colbert will be handed the ball.
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Colbert and Lee no hit Angels
June 16, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Yankees resumed the game against the Angels on Saturday morning and got no hit pitching from Ricky Colbert and Zac Lee to defeat the the Angels 19-0. The boys showed up at Al Abrams ready to play the 9:00 contest and came out swinging at the plate. The defense was not needed as 11 of the 12 outs in the game were strike outs. The only contacted pitch was a come backer to Zac Lee in the fourth inning. At the plate every player scored at least one run. Top hitters were John Ackerman and Austin Bittner with a triple and single, Ricky Colbert and Danny May with a double and single, and Tyler Sponaugle with a triple. They Yankees next game is Monday evening against the Braves in a 5:30 contest at Long Field.
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Braves taken down on Yankee team effort
June 18, 2007 --
The undefeated Braves were finally defeated by the Dapper Dan Yankees in Minor League action Monday night at Long Field. The Yankee team pulled together and beat up on the Braves 16-1 in a game shorten by lightning and the 10 run rule after three innings of play. Yankee Ace pitcher Ricky Colbert went the distance striking out six, walking four, and allowed only one hit and one run. At the plate almost every position player scored in the contest as the Yankees really hit the ball off Braves pitcher Tyler Smallwood. To go with the 16 runs scored the team banged out fourteen hits and pulled runners off the bases in the first and second inning. When asked about the removal of the runners coach Scott Stevenson said, "I would do the same thing against any other team, just because they are undefeated does not mean we play them any different". After pulling the players off the bases coach addressed the team and let them know that, "I believe in you guys and I know you are not going to give up and will continue to play hard, that is why I cleared the bases". The player responded and again pounded the baseball in the second inning. "This team is a winner, regardless of what happens in post season play I can see the team is a winner and I am proud of each and every one of them" said coach in a post game comment. Leading hitters on the evening were John Ackerman with two triples and a single, Austin Bittner a triple and two singles, Ricky Colbert two triples, Nick Mazzeo a triple and single, Zac Lee two singles, and Tyler Sponaugle a double. The Yanks play another Tribal foe in the Indians in a 7:30 contest at Long Field on Friday. The starter for that game has yet to be announced.
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Dapper Dan Fundraiser Successful
June 20, 2007 --
The Little Caesars and Candle Wishes fundraiser was highly successful for the 2007 season. According to Dapper Dan Treasurer Sean Fradiska, profits from this years fundraiser went to various items needed to operate the league. “The Dapper Dan Club is able to provide an excellent opportunity to area little leaguers with the smallest out of pocket expense to parents in the area. The Dapper Dan was able to do this because of motivated little leaguers and their parents selling this years fundraiser. This year The Dapper Dan was able to provide hats, shirts, socks, pants, equipment and insurance to all players. Additionally, The Dapper Dan pays for the lights and electric at Long Field and provides trophies to regular season and playoff champions” said Fradiska.
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The Dapper Dan Club Wins Judgment
June 20, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Club has successfully won a judgment against the previous operator of Long Field concession booth. The previous operator failed to maintain his financial commitments to the organization. Sean Fradiska, Dapper Dan Treasurer said the following, “It is very unfortunate that it came to this but The Dapper Dan Club has to look out for the best interest of the players. The Dapper Dan operates each year on limited funds and when those funds are not paid, it really puts the league in a difficult situation.” The previous operator has thirty days to appeal the judgment or pay the outstanding balance to The Dapper Dan Club.
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Ackerman and Yankees take it to Indians
June 22, 2007 --
The Minor League Yankees of the Dapper Dan got outstanding pitching from lefty John Ackerman to win a mercy rule game with the Indians 14-0 at Long Field on Friday evening. It was a great night for baseball as the Yankees knocked off a team that gave the Yanks their first loss of the season Back on May 22 at Al Abrams. It seemed as if the team used that loss for motivation at they tore the cover off the ball as Jordan Jesse took the hill for the Indians. In the first inning John Ackerman got help from Ricky Colbert as he took a bullet out of midair hit off the bat of Barnes and turned it into an unassisted double play to end the inning. In the Yanks half of the first Austin Bittner and Danny May scored off a roundtripper hit by John Ackerman. After completing the first John again sat the Indians down sending four batters to the plat and striking out three. When the Yanks returned to the plate in the second four runs were plated with John Ackerman smacking a double and Nick Mazzeo hitting a shot down third. When the Yanks took the field in the Third Jeet again stuck to his routine and allowed four batters to step in the box and struck out three. In the bottom of the third the Yankees broke the game open scoring seven runs with big hits coming off the bat of Colbert who blast a triple to center and Bradly Stotler who cleared the bases with a home run. In the fourth John slipped and allowed five batters to plate but again struck out the side. On the day Ackerman struck out 10 batters, allowed two hits, allowed only one base on balls and gave up no runs for the shut out. At the plate the Yankees were lead by Nick Mazzeo who contributed a triple and two singles, John Ackerman who blasted a home run and single and scored three runs, Ricky Colbert a triple and single, Zac Lee two singles, and Bradly Stotler a home run. The Yankees hope to continue their winning ways next Thursday at Northcraft Field in the Riverside Complex at 8:00 in a game moved from its original 6:00 start at Cavanaugh.
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Mazzeo gets called up to the Majors
June 22, 2007 --
Nick Mazzeo the Third baseman for the Minor League Yankees has received the call to play for the Dapper Dan Major League Cardinals. Nick has agreed to play in at least the next two games as the Redbirds are short a few players due to vacations. Nicks first game will be Sunday at 2:00 at Long Field where he is expected to see some spot action. Nick will be wearing number 17 with the Cardinals.
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Yankees send six players to All Star Game
June 23, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Minor Division Yankees are sending six players to the All Star Game Sunday night at Long Field with the first pitch scheduled for 5:30. Players selected to represent the team are Shortstop Austin Bittner (.654), Utility Player Bradly Stotler (.650), Second Baseman Danny May (.571), First baseman John Ackerman (.828), Third baseman
Nick Mazzeo (.769), and Pitcher/Catcher/First baseman Ricky Colbert (.682).
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Cardinal Debut Success for Mazzeo
June 24, 2007 --
In his first game with the Cardinals of the Dapper Dan Major Division Nick Mazzeo played left field and went one for three and drove in one run and scored another in the Cardinal 6-5 victory over the Tigers. In his first trip to the plate Nick lined the ball to the glove of the outstretched Tiger First baseman. The second attempt at the plate led to a hard ground out to the second baseman. The third and final at bat for the day the stage was set with a runner in scoring position, two outs, and a scored tied at three Nick sent a line drive over the first basemans glove to allow the go ahead run to score in the sixth inning. The next batter drove Nick and another Cardinal around to score to end the inning at a 6-3 score. The Cardinals held on and finished the game with a 6-5 victory. Coach Ray Haines of the Cardinals was extremely happy with Nicks performance and presented the game ball to him in his post game comments.
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Yankees Lead Dappers over Dans in All Star Classic
June 24, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Minor Division All Star game was held Sunday night at Long Field and all six Yanks stars contributed in the Dappers 11-3 victory over the Dans. Ricky Colbert pitched the first one and two thirds innings striking out five batters. After hitting his third batter of the game Ricky was forced to give the ball up to Nick Mazzeo who came in the game and struck out one batter and would actually move on to earn the victory in the game as the pitcher. At the plate Mazzeo hammered a two RBI double, John Ackerman walked twice and scored one run, Austin Bittner walked, scored, and had an RBI single, Danny May walked and scored a run, and Bradly Stotler had a three RBI double. For the day Yankee players accounted for eight of the Dappers eleven runs. The only other extra base hit not coming off the bat of a Yankee player was a triple in the fifth inning from Astro Daniel Hott.
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TEAM PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN THURSDAY AT 7:15
June 26, 2007 --
YANKEE TEAM PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN ON THURSDAY AT 7:15 PRIOR TO OUR GAME WITH THE ASTROS. ALL PARENTS WANTING TO PURCHASE PICTURES ARE URGED TO BRING A CHECKWITH THEM TO PREPAY. THERE WILL BE AN ENVELOPE TO SELECT YOU PACKAGE. THANKS TO COACH ARTIE FOR ARRANGING FOR THE PHOTOS TO BE TAKEN BY CHRISTOPHER PHOTO.
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Rain Postpones game with Astros
June 28, 2007 --
Rainstorms that came through the region has forced the game with the Astros to be postponed until Saturday evening at 5:30. The game will be played at Cavanaugh Field. The coaches originally tried to get the game scheduled for 10:00 Saturday Morning but that conflicted with Tournament Play in Cresaptown. The Yanks now face the Giants in tonights 7:30 contest at the Park with both teams bringing a 8-2 record and a birth for second place in the league. Coach Artie is working on rescheduling pictures and we will advise all parents and players of the date.
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Mazzeo completes two game contract with Cards
June 29, 2007 --
Nick Mazzeo of the Dapper Dan Minor Division Yankees completed his two game contract with the Major Division Cardinals on Tuesday evening at Long Field. The Cardinals fell to the Phillies 11-3. At the plate Nick when 0-3 by grounding out, popping up to the pitcher, and striking out. Cardinals coach Ray Haines reported that he has been extremely happy with Nicks play and attitude. He said,"you bring a young man up from the minors to fill a spot and he hits the ball five out of six trips to the plate and drives in the go ahead run in a pivotal game against the Tigers, you could not ask for more". At this point it is unknown if Nick will be needed for Cardinal post season action.
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Yankees Defeat Giants 15-3
June 29, 2007 --
The Minor Division Yankees defeated the Giants in Dapper Dan action Thursday evening at Long Field. Ricky Colbert earned the win over Darrian Roddy as the Giants were short handed and played with two call ups from the Pee Wee League. On the evening Ricky allowed no hits through three innings and struck out nine before giving the ball to Nick Mazzeo to complete the final frame in a game halted by the 10 run mercy rule as the final score was 15-3. The Yanks banged out nine hits on the evening and played inspired ball after an hour delay in the start of the contest. Leading hitters for the Yankees were Nick Mazzeo with two doubles and six RBI's, John Ackerman a double and single, and Ricky Colbert two singles. For the Giants Cody Barbe hit a triple in the bottom half of the fourth. The Yankees conclude their regular season in a 5:30 contest at Cavanaugh Field on Saturday.
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Stotler No Hits Astros in Yankee 13-1 Victory
June 30, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Yankees of the Minor Division showed up determined to end the regular season on a high note against the Astros and used a No Hit and Grand Slam performance from Bradly Stotler. Stotler was given the nod in pregame to start the game on the mound partly because it was Bradly who started the season off in defeat against the Indians. Bradly redeemed himself as he struck out eight batters, walked seven, and got outstanding defense from John "Jeet" Ackerman to earn the no hit victory. At the plate Bradly hit a grand slam home run in the first inning to put the team up 5-0 at the end of one. For the day the Yankees were lead by Stotler's homer, Austin Bittner's triple and single, John Ackerman's triple, double, and single, Nick Mazzeo's double and single, and Dom Mazzeo with a double. The Yankees conclude their regular season with a 10-2 record and go into post season play as the number two seeded team. Coach Scott told the team in victory that the first part of the season is over and unfortunately it does not really mean much if you forget the second season starts next week. As of right now the Yankees have no wins and no losses with we hope four games to play! The playoffs are schedule to begin next Thursday with the play in games of the final four finishers in the league with the rest of the league starting playoff action next Friday.
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Ackerman, Colbert, King help lead 10U All Stars to Tournament Championship
July 1, 2007 --
Yankee players John Ackerman and Ricky Colbert and former Yankee Chris King helped lead the ten and under all star team from the Dapper Dan to the PVAA Tournament Championship on Sunday. All three players accounted for significant play time as Ackerman was the lead off hitter and King batter cleanup in the starting order. Colbert was brought in and played important defensive roles and was also used as a pinch runner. Ackerman completed the Tournament with several base on balls and four hits, King contributed three hits and Colbert got on base several times with at least one hit. For the weekend the Team beat the All Stars from Frostburg, Short Gap, and beat up on a good PVAA team two out of three to win the Tournament. Congratulations to all three players.
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PLAYOFFS
July 5, 2007 --
The Yankees are to play Friday 7:30 at Cavanaugh Field. The second round will be Tuesday July 10 at the Park and the Championship Series will be July 12,13,and 14 at the Park. All Players should be at the Field for Fridays game at 6:45.
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Yankees Day and Time Changed for Playoffs
July 6, 2007 --
Due to the rain in the region Thursday night all games in the Dapper Dan have been changed so the Yanks will take the field in their opening playoff game Sunday night at 7:30 at Long Field.
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Yanks take care of Red Sox in Playoff Game
July 8, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Minor League Yankees used a no hit, twelve strike out performance from lefty John Ackerman and handed the Red Sox a loss to move on to the next round in the Playoffs. The Yankees pounded out eight hits and capitalized on receiving seventeen walks in the game to score a total of 23 runs. The Sox could only muster up one run which came as a result of a free pass with the bases loaded in the fourth and final inning of play due to the time limit. John had good velocity and spotted his pitches well but may became victim of his teams 16 runs in the third inning as he had to wait to go back on the mound for nearly 40 minutes. Top hitters for the Yankees were Bradly Stotler with a grand slam home run and a three run home run, Austin Bittner a double and single, and John Ackerman a triple. The Yankees will be in playoff action on Tuesday evening at 7:30 against the Giants at Long Field, the winner of that contest advance to the best of three championship series to be played Thursday, Friday, and if needed Saturday.
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Yankees earn bid to the Championship series with Victory over Giants
July 10, 2007 --
The Dapper Dan Minor League Yankees earned a spot in the Championship Series by beating the Giants 6-2 on a no hit performance by Ricky Colbert and John Ackerman. This was a total team victory as every player contributed to a very hard fought battle. The game started with Ricky striking out the side in the first inning and the Yanks getting one run on a single by Colbert to score Austin Bittner who hit a double. Neither team scored in the second inning but in the Third the Yanks scored three times on a three run home run by John Ackerman. The Giants edged closer in the fourth inning as Ricky had some control issues and Hit one batter and walked four allowing two to score on free passes. The fifth inning saw Ricky give way on the mound to John Ackerman after striking out the first two of the inning then issuing two walks before John entered and struck out the only batter he faced in the inning. In the Yanks half of the fifth they were able to score two insurance runs on a single by Bradly Stotler and a bases loaded walk to Ryan Muir. In the top of the sixth and Jeet on the mound he walked the first batter, got the second to ground out to Colbert at first, struck out a batter after giving a free pass and then causing River Riffy to pop up high in the air in which catcher Bradly Stotler made a spectacular catch to end the game. Leading players for the Yankees were Austin Bittner with a double, two singles and two runs scored, John Ackerman with his gut check performance on the mound and hitting a home run and triple while at the plate, Ricky Colbert's strong pitching performance (13 strikeouts) under adverse conditions while hitting two singles, Bradley Stotler with three singles and his performance behind the plate, Zac Lee with a single and his hard nose play as he took one for the team late in the game to earn a spot on base, and JT Stevenson with his hustle on the field defensively holding a runner in scoring position at second late in the game. The team will be facing the number one seed in the Braves in the best of three Championship Series starting on Thursday at 5:30 at Long Field.
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Yankees win Game One against Braves
July 12, 2007 --
The first game of the Dapper Dan Minor Division Championship was played at Long Field on Thursday evening and finished with the Yankees taking the game with a final score of 18-5. The game was completed after five innings due to the two hour time limit. The Yankees started Nick Mazzeo who pitched four strong innings and struck out three, gave up six hits, and allowed only three base on balls. The final two innings were pitch by John Ackerman who struck out four, gave up one hit, and allowed three base on balls. The Yankees used an infield that consisted of Ron Conner at Third, Austin Bittner at Short, JT Stevenson at Second, and John Ackerman at First. Ronnie played a great game at Third making three big plays. Also Tyler Sponaugle made a tremendous catch on a fly ball off the bat of Tyler Smallwood with bases loaded and two outs in the Fourth inning. Leading the way at the plate for the Yanks were Austin Bittner with four singles, John Ackerman a triple and double, Nick Mazzeo three singles, Bradly Stotler a triple and two singles, Tyler Sponaugle two singles, Ryan Muir a grand slam home run, Ronnie Conner a double, and Ricky Colbert a double. The Braves were lead by Jordan Warner two singles, Xavier Van Pelt two singles, and Chris Jackson a home run. The second game of the best of three series is scheduled for 5:30 at Long Field on Friday evening.
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Yankee Coach and Former Coach being honored by Dapper Dan
January 19, 2008 --
Coach Mike Stotler and Former Coach Paul Ackerman are both being honored at the 60th annual Dapper Dan Dinner on Saturday January 26th, 2008. Coach Mike will be receiving the Dapper Dan Man of the Year for his service to the league and his hard work on the Steak Feed. Coach Paul will be the recipient of the Northcraft Award for being an unsung hero. Coach Paul has worked over the years as an educator and coach helping young and old achieve success in athletics and education. Always willing to give back Paul has never asked for any notoriety and fits the definition of an Unsung Hero. Congratulations from the Yankee family to these two important men in our community. If your are in tickets for the dinner please contact coach Scott.
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Ackerman has toe surgery
John Ackerman had surgery performed on an infected toe Wednesday evening. First reports indicate the Yanks first baseman will recover in time for the game on Friday. If Doctors had not stopped the infection it could have caused Jeet alot of problems later on in the season.
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Jeets toe
#6 is fine his toe feels okay and he is ready for action!
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Nick Mazzeo
After taking a pitch in the back Nick soaked in an epsom salt bath and is fine. His mother is okay as she almost could not bare to watch. We will see the entire Mazzeo family ready for action Tuesday.
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Picnic will be on Saturday Aug 18th at the Lakewood (Wv) Beach and Pavillion starting at 4:00
Please call with questions.
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OUR SONG
THE MIGHTY YANKS
Front Row: Dom Mazzeo, JT Stevenson, Ronnie Conner
Back Row: Zac Lee, Danny May, Austin Bittner, Ricky Colbert, Ryan Muir, Bradly Stotler, Nick Mazzeo, Tyler Sponaugle, John Ackerman
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