2007 Freshman Record:

14-5

2007

Freshman Game Schedule/Results

Date Time Opponent Location
4/9/2007 4:00PM Irondale Win 11-0
4/16/2007 4:00PM @Forest Lake SW Win 14-1
4/18/2007 4:00PM at Meadow Creek JV Win 19-2
4/19/2007 4:00PM White Bear Lake Win 14-2
4/23/2007 4:00PM @Oltman JH (Park) Win 14-3
4/25/2007 4:00PM Roseville Win 8-2
4/26/2007 4:00PM @Cretin-Derham Hall Loss 8-6
4/27/2007 4:00PM Totino-Grace Win 8-4
4/30/2007 4:00PM Lake Jnr High (Wdby) Win 11-5
5/2/2007 4:00PM Cottage Grove Jnr High Win 8-5
5/3/2007 4:00PM Oak-Land Jnr High (Still) Loss 7-4
5/5/2007 11:00AM  @ Holy Family Loss 3-2
5/7/2007 4:00PM @Stillwater Jnr High Win 13-8
5/9/2007 4:00PM Century Jnr High (FL) Loss 7-5
5/10/2007 4:00PM @Hastings Win 8-5
5/14/2007 4:00PM Hastings Win 10-3
5/15/2007 4:15PM Mpls Southwest Win 17-3
5/16/2007 4:00PM Cretin-Derham Hall Win 15-3
5/18/2007 4:00PM @Irondale Loss 9-6

2007 Game Recaps

Friday, May 18, 2007

Freshman: Mounds View dropped their season finale 9-6 to Irondale to finish the year at 14-5. Missed opportunities and baserunning errors hurt the team, as the offense left 11 men on base. The Mustangs outhit Irondale 15-8, but also gave up 10 walks, which directly led to 6 Knight runs. Offensively, the team was led by Greg Stacy (3-3, 3B, 2 2B, BB, 2 RBI, run), who did his best to keep the team in the game by going 3-3 with two doubles and a triple. Also with multiple hits were Chris Nordling (2-4), Eric Bradley (3-3, SB), Jack Messerly (2-4, 2B), and Kyle Mauricio (2-4, 2 SB). Thank you to all parents and fans for your support throughout the season. (Coach Opitz)

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Freshman: The freshmen knew they had to get off to a fast start if they wanted to avenge their earlier 9-6 loss to Cretin. Kyle Mauricio provided the perfect spark with a splashdown home run to lead off the bottom of the first, and the offense took off from there, leading the team to a 5 inning, 15-2 victory. For the game, the team combined to hit .667 (14-21), and waited out 7 walks for a team on-base percentage of .750. Starter Jason Porten (5 IP, 1 ER, 8 K, 0 BB) pitched the full 5 innings, striking out 8 without walking a batter to earn the win. Mauricio (3-3, 2 HR, 2B, 5 RBI, 3 runs, sac) also came through for the team's last run, adding another homer in the 4th to put an exclamation point on the rout. Perfect at the plate were Tony Gazich (2-2, 2 BB, 2 run, RBI) and Jeff Anderson (1-1, BB 3 RBI, run, sac), who added a spectacular diving catch in centerfield, easily the play of the year. The team will play rival Irondale on May 18 at Edgewood Middle School.  (Coach Opitz)

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Freshman: Every freshman reached base and 13 of the 14 scored a run in the team's 17-3 win over Minneapolis SW. Eric Bradley (4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 6 K) pitched into the 5th inning, allowing only two earned runs to get the win before Joe Kelly (2/3 IP) closed out the game. Special thanks to all parents and grandparents who contributed to the team's picnic following the game, especially the Messerly family. The team's next game is May 16 at McCullough against Cretin. (Coach Opitz)

Monday, May 14, 2007

Freshman: The Mustangs defeated Hastings 10-3 in their rematch of last Thursday's extra-inning game. Tony Gazich (7 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 5 K, 2 BB) pitched a complete game, setting down the final 13 outs in order, including a mow-em-down 4th. Jeff Anderson (2-3, 2 2B, BB, 2 run, 3 RBI), Jack Messerly (2-2, 2 BB, 3 run), Rob Roman (2-4, 2B, 2 run), and Kyle Mauricio (2-4, run, 3 SB) each had two hits in the game, though every starter reached base via hit, walk, or both. The next game is May 15 against Minneapolis SW at Kohler.  (Coach Opitz)

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Freshman: The Mustangs won 8-5 in 8 innings at Hastings. The story of the game was Mustang pitching, as Kyle Mauricio (6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 13K) went 6 innings, striking out 13, including at least two in every full inning he pitched. Jason Porten (2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 4 K) came on in the 7th to earn the win, striking out the side in the 8th to end the game. Offensively, Rob Roman (5-5, 3B, 2 2B, 3 run, RBI, SB) continued to terrorize the baseball on the way to a 5-5 day. He has now recorded a hit in his last 11 straight official at bats, and last 10 straight plate appearances. Other performances of note include consecutive sacrifices by Stephen Jacobs (bunt) and Joe Kelly (fly) to bring home Jeff Anderson in the 8th, and Greg Stacy's work behind the plate in helping the pitchers strike out 17 Raiders. The team's next game is a rematch with Hastings on May 14 at McCullough. (Coach Opitz)

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Freshman: Two errors on bunt attempts by FL Century led to five runs in their 7-5 win over the MV Freshmen. Starter Jeff Anderson went 5 innings, allowing only 3 earned in the tough-luck loss. Jason Porten closed out the game without a batter reaching base. Rob Roman (4-4, 2B, 2 RBI, run) paced the offense with a perfect 4-4 day. Jason Porten (2-3, run, sac) and Joe Kelly (2-3, RBI, SB) each had two hits. The team's next game is Thursday at Hastings. (Coach Opitz)

Monday, May 7, 2007

Freshman: The Mustangs only led the game for one inning, but it was the most important one, as the team took a 13-8 victory at Stillwater JHS. With the team down two runs going into the top of the 7th, Kyle Mauricio proceeded to light a fire under everyone's butt, and lo and behold, the team responded with a seven run inning. Nate Iliff (6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 9 K) pitched 6 innings of gutsy relief to earn the win. Offensively, every starter scored a run, and seven different players drew a walk. Jack Messerly (3-4, 2B, BB) led the team with three hits, and Billy Turner (2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, HBP) also reached base four times in the win. The team's next game is May 9 at home vs. FL Century. (Coach Opitz)

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Freshman: Sometime during the long bus ride to Victoria, MN, the Freshmen team's bats fell asleep, as the team mustered only three hits in a 3-2 loss to Holy Family. Tony Gazich (5 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 K) provided a great start in the loss. Kyle Mauricio, Joe Kelly, and Billy Turner had hits for the Mustangs. (Coach Opitz)

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Freshman: Five unearned runs in the 4th inning doomed the Mustangs in their 7-4 loss to Oak-Land JHS. Starter Jason Porten (4 IP, 1 ER, 4 K) deserved better, as the team surrendered 7 runs in his 4 IP, only 1 being earned. Jeff Anderson (3 IP, 0 runs, 2 H, 4 K) pitched well in relief. Eric Bradley (2-3, 2 2B, BB, RBI) and Mike Jensen (2-3, BB, RBI, SB) led the offense with two hits each. (Coach Opitz)

 

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Freshman: Mustangs fans thought Billy Turner had won the game when his homer to lead off the bottom of the 6th splashed down in the pond beyond centerfield at McCullough to give the team a 4-3 lead. But Cottage Grove rebounded to score two in the top of the seventh, forcing the Mustangs to score one to extend the game. After Rob Roman (2-3, HBP, run, SB) singled, consecutive sacrifice bunt attempts by Eric Bradley (2-4, run) and Jeff Anderson were good enough to turn into singles, setting up (guess who?) Billy Turner to launch his second home run of the game, this one a walk-off grand slam that landed on top of the batting cages. Turner finished the game 2-4 with 2 HR and 5 RBI's in the 8-5 Mustang win. Kyle Mauricio (3 innings, 2 ER, 4 K) earned the win in relief following a strong start from Mike Jensen (4 innings, 1 ER). The team's next game is Thursday at home against Oak-Land JHS. (Coach Opitz)

Monday, April 30, 2007

Freshman: The freshmen took a win in the rain, 11-5 over Lake (Woodbury). Nate Iliff (3 innings), Rob Roman (2), and Joe Kelly (2) combined to allow only two earned runs. Despite recording only 5 hits for the team, the offense managed 11 runs thanks to plenty of walks (10), Lake errors (5), and passed balls. Billy Turner (2-4, 2B) had two hits for the game, and Jack Messerly walked 4 times, scoring 3 runs. The team's next game is May 2 at home vs. Cottage Grove JH. (Coach Opitz)

Friday, April 27, 2007

Freshman: The freshmen bounced back Friday with an 8-4 win over Totino Grace. Jeff Anderson (3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 5 K) got the win in relief following a strong start by Eric Bradley (4 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 5 K). Offensively, a Nate Iliff (2-3, 2B, BB, 4 RBI) double with two outs in the fourth cleared the bases to tie the game, setting up a four run sixth. In the sixth, Joe Kelly (2-2, BB, SB, 2 runs) led off with a single, and following two outs, Iliff, Kyle Mauricio, and Rob Roman singled, setting up Billy Turner (1-2, 2 BB, 2 RBI) to earn two RBI's by legging out an infield single. The next game is Monday at home against Lake (Woodbury).  (Coach Opitz)

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Freshman: In a game where it seemed every Mustang hit went straight into a Raider glove, Cretin took an 8-6 win over the Mustang freshmen, their first loss of the season. With two outs in the 4th, the Raiders strung together five hits and two walks to complete a six run inning. The team showed heart as they battled back in the 7th, scoring three runs on four hits and an error, with the three outs of the inning being line shots right at the outfielders, culminating with Tony Gazich's shot to the fence. Nate Iliff, Jason Porten (2 runs), and Jeff Anderson (3 RBI) each had two hits in the game. Anderson starred in the field with two diving catches in center. The next game is Friday vs. Totino Grace at McCullough. (Coach Opitz)

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Freshman: It finally took seven innings, but again the freshmen walked away with a win, this time 8-2 over Roseville. In another balanced effort, seven different players recorded at least one of the team's nine hits, and seven different players reached on balls. Kyle Mauricio (2-3, 2B, BB, 3 run, 2 RBI, 3 SB) and Jack Messerly (2-3, BB, RBI, SB) each had two hits for the Mustangs. Jason Porten (5 IP, 2 ER, 6 K, 0 BB) started on the mound, going a strong five innings before Tony Gazich (2 IP, 0 H, BB) closed it out. There were a number of great plays, including Joe Kelly's diving stop at 2nd base in the 7th, Stephen Jacobs's perfect sacrifice bunt (our first of the season), and several long runs for the catch by Jeff Anderson in center field. The team will take on Cretin Thursday afternoon at Cretin-Derham Hall. (Coach Opitz)

Monday, April 23, 2007

Freshman: A balanced team effort led to a 14-3 victory for the freshmen over Oltman (Park) Junior High. For the third time in five games, every starter recorded a hit, giving the team 12 for the game. Nate Iliff (2 runs), Jason Porten (2 runs, 2 RBI), and Rob Roman (2 runs, 4 RBI) each had two hits, and Joe Kelly walked twice and scored twice. Jeff Anderson pitched the full five innings for the win, surrendering three runs while striking out seven. The competition will strengthen up later this week, starting with Roseville on Wednesday at McCullough.   (Coach Opitz)

 

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Freshman: The Mustangs did not start strong Thursday against White Bear, making four errors and falling behind 2-0 after the top of the second. But Eric Bradley's home run to lead off the bottom half of the second started a six run rally, which was later capped off when Kyle Mauricio (2-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 SB) hit a homer of his own. By the end of the 4th inning, the score was 14-2 and out of reach for the Bears. For the game, Mustang pitchers Nate Iliff (4 innings) and Joe Kelly did not allow an earned run, giving up just four hits. Bradley (3-3, HR, 3 RBI) continued his hot streak at the plate, and is now 9-10 with 11 RBI on the season. Jason Porten (3-4, 4 RBI) has also hit double digit RBI's, with 10 on the year. The next game will be played Monday at Oltman Junior High.  (Coach Opitz)

 

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Freshman: The Mustangs yet again sent their fans home early after a 19-2 win over Meadow Creek. Eric Bradley and Jason Porten combined for the five-inning two-hitter. For the second straight game, every Mustangs starter recorded a hit, and seven among them posted multi-hit games. The offense was led by Jack Messerly (3-4, 3B, 2B, 5 RBI), whose bases-loaded triple in the 3rd removed any doubt of the game's outcome. Kyle Mauricio (3-5, 4 runs), Jeff Anderson (2-3, BB, 4 RBI, 2 runs), Rob Roman (2-4, BB, 4 runs, 3 RBI), and Mike Jensen (2-3, BB, 2 runs, RBI, SB) also made significant contributions. Up next is White Bear Lake on Thursday at McCullough.  (Coach Opitz)

Monday, April 16, 2007

Freshman: The Mustangs moved to 2-0 with a 14-1 win over Forest Lake Southwest. Tony Gazich threw 4 solid innings, allowing only the single run before Mike Jensen finished the game. Offensively, every batter who stepped to the plate recorded at least 1 hit, and the team plated 3 or more runs in 4 of the 5 innings. Nate Iliff (3 runs), Eric Bradley (8 RBI in 2 games), and Joe Kelly (2B) each had 3 hits. Other highlights included Kyle Mauricio's 2 triples and Jason Porten's 4 RBIs. The next scheduled game is Wednesday at Meadow Creek.  (Coach Opitz)

 

Monday, April 9, 2007

Freshman: The Mustangs opened with an impressive 11-0, 6 inning victory over rival Irondale. Kyle Mauricio (4 innings) and Nate Iliff (2) combined for the 4-hit shutout. Eric Bradley starred at the plate, going 3-3 with a double and 5 RBI. Billy Turner chipped in with 2 hits (2B), while Jeff Anderson scored 3 times. (Coach Walsh)