Gary, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions knew going in that this make up date would test them with seven starters and reserves unavailable, but a late scratch of their starting pitcher for Monday night left the Lions few options.
Peter Guess was called upon to start for the Lions and pitched four innings. Aside from a wild stretch in the second inning, Guess pitched well enough to help his team. In the second, nine walks and eight hits allowed Bowman to push 15 runs across the plate.
Offensively, the Lions could not get anything going, scratching out only two hits on the evening.
Mac Price pitched a scoreless fourth inning for the Lions.
The Lions next play Tuesday evening at 6 PM in the Railcats High School Challenge vs. Hammond Academy of Science and Technology.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
VCA Baseball Escapes With 9-8 Win over Covenant Christian
DeMotte, IN - On an afternoon where there were thunderstorms just a few miles to the north, the Victory Christian Academy Lions edged out the Covenant Christian Knights 9-8 under relatively calm skies.
Luke Schrader took the hill for the Lions (7-5) and pitched four solid innings, giving up five runs, four earned, on seven hits while striking out three. Calvin Reisinger (4-0) picked up the win for the Lions, holding the Knights to three runs, two earned in the final three frames.
Calvin Reisinger set the tone early by sending a deep drive to left center for a lead off triple in the first inning as the Lions scored single runs in each of the first four innings. The Knights were able to answer, by tallying a single run in the first and two runs each in the third and fourth innings to take a 5-4 lead. The Lions threatened to break things open several times early, striking the ball well, but solid defense by the Knights limited the damage the Lions would inflict.
In the top of the fifth, the Lions would push two more across the plate on singles by Peter Guess and Evan Longhi and a line shot off of the bat of Jon Walker that was misplayed by the Knights' left fielder to take a 6-5 lead. Again, the Knights were able to answer, scoring two runs in their half of the inning without recording a single hit leaving the score after five innings at 7-6 Knights.
In the sixth, Adam Lange led off getting hit by the pitcher. Justing Reisinger singled and Peter Guess reached first safely on an error allowing Lange to score. Evan Longhi then blooped a single into left field scoring Reisinger and Guess. The Knights would threaten in the sixth, but with two outs and two runners on, Evan Duey would make a diving catch in right field to end the threat. The Lions' lead was 9-7.
The Knights would score one more run in the seventh, making the final 9-8 Lions.
Evan Longhi had three hits and three RBIs. Calvin Reisinger, Justin Reisinger and Peter Guess all had three hits and Peter Guess and Jon Walker scored three and two runs respectively for the Lions.
The Lions play next Monday night against Bowman Academy in a game rescheduled from a rainout earlier in the year.
Luke Schrader took the hill for the Lions (7-5) and pitched four solid innings, giving up five runs, four earned, on seven hits while striking out three. Calvin Reisinger (4-0) picked up the win for the Lions, holding the Knights to three runs, two earned in the final three frames.
Calvin Reisinger set the tone early by sending a deep drive to left center for a lead off triple in the first inning as the Lions scored single runs in each of the first four innings. The Knights were able to answer, by tallying a single run in the first and two runs each in the third and fourth innings to take a 5-4 lead. The Lions threatened to break things open several times early, striking the ball well, but solid defense by the Knights limited the damage the Lions would inflict.
In the top of the fifth, the Lions would push two more across the plate on singles by Peter Guess and Evan Longhi and a line shot off of the bat of Jon Walker that was misplayed by the Knights' left fielder to take a 6-5 lead. Again, the Knights were able to answer, scoring two runs in their half of the inning without recording a single hit leaving the score after five innings at 7-6 Knights.
In the sixth, Adam Lange led off getting hit by the pitcher. Justing Reisinger singled and Peter Guess reached first safely on an error allowing Lange to score. Evan Longhi then blooped a single into left field scoring Reisinger and Guess. The Knights would threaten in the sixth, but with two outs and two runners on, Evan Duey would make a diving catch in right field to end the threat. The Lions' lead was 9-7.
The Knights would score one more run in the seventh, making the final 9-8 Lions.
Evan Longhi had three hits and three RBIs. Calvin Reisinger, Justin Reisinger and Peter Guess all had three hits and Peter Guess and Jon Walker scored three and two runs respectively for the Lions.
The Lions play next Monday night against Bowman Academy in a game rescheduled from a rainout earlier in the year.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
VCA Baseball Dominates Bowman Academy 14-2
Gary, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions traveled to Gary to face the Bowman Academy Eagles on Tuesday night. These two teams traded wins last year in tightly contested matches. The Lions expected nothing less this year on a night that was reminiscent of the April game last year with a temperature in the mid 40's and the wind howling in off of Lake Michigan making it feel much colder. The Lions went on to win that game 12-10 in seven innings. Unfortunately for the Eagles this year, 0-0 at the start of the game was the closest they would get to the Lions.
The Eagles starter, Pipkins, was wild from the outset of the game, walking the first two batters. A couple of fielding errors later and the Lions (6-5) had a 3-0 lead. The Eagles would respond with a run in the bottom of the first off of two singles by Phillips and Moore.
Colin Wilson and Calvin Reisinger led off the 2nd with singles and score on an error and a fielder's choice. Peter Guess and Justin Reisinger were both knocked in by Nick Schrader's long single to center field. Two more runs would be plated before the inning was over, leaving the Lions with a 9-1 lead.
Both teams failed to score in the 3rd inning, but VCA came up big again with four more in the 4th. The big hit was a two run double by Calvin Reisinger. The Lions had the game well in control at 13-1.
The Eagles managed to work a run across the plate on a walk, two stolen bases and a balk in the bottom of the 4th.
The Lions would add one more run in the 5th making the final score 14-2.
Pipkin pitched a complete game for the Eagles giving up eleven earned runs on seven hits and five walks. He also struck out five and hit on batter.
Luke Schrader (1-0) earned the win for the Lions, pitching three strong innings, giving up one run on no hits and three walks. He struck out five. Austin Thomas pitched one inning giving up a run on two hits. Justin Reisinger pitched the final frame for the Lions striking out two.
The Lions next play at Covenant Christian in DeMotte on Saturday at noon.
The Eagles starter, Pipkins, was wild from the outset of the game, walking the first two batters. A couple of fielding errors later and the Lions (6-5) had a 3-0 lead. The Eagles would respond with a run in the bottom of the first off of two singles by Phillips and Moore.
Colin Wilson and Calvin Reisinger led off the 2nd with singles and score on an error and a fielder's choice. Peter Guess and Justin Reisinger were both knocked in by Nick Schrader's long single to center field. Two more runs would be plated before the inning was over, leaving the Lions with a 9-1 lead.
Both teams failed to score in the 3rd inning, but VCA came up big again with four more in the 4th. The big hit was a two run double by Calvin Reisinger. The Lions had the game well in control at 13-1.
The Eagles managed to work a run across the plate on a walk, two stolen bases and a balk in the bottom of the 4th.
The Lions would add one more run in the 5th making the final score 14-2.
Pipkin pitched a complete game for the Eagles giving up eleven earned runs on seven hits and five walks. He also struck out five and hit on batter.
Luke Schrader (1-0) earned the win for the Lions, pitching three strong innings, giving up one run on no hits and three walks. He struck out five. Austin Thomas pitched one inning giving up a run on two hits. Justin Reisinger pitched the final frame for the Lions striking out two.
The Lions next play at Covenant Christian in DeMotte on Saturday at noon.
Monday, May 2, 2011
VCA Baseball Rebounds Against Hammond Academy
Hammond, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions broke their four game losing streak by defeating the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology Hawks by the score of 9-7 Monday evening.
Nick Schrader started for the Lions (5-5), but only lasted eight batters, giving up four runs on two hits and three walks. Calvin Reisinger (3-0) earned the win, pitching five and a third innings allowing three earned runs on four hits and four walks. Justin Reisinger recorded the final four outs for the save.
The Lions jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning on four hits, including a double. The damage could have been worse, but Justin Reisinger was thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple. The Hawks responded with four runs of their own in the bottom of the first, taking advantage of three walks with two timely hits.
The Lions tallied two more runs on two hits in the top half of the second. The score remained 6-4 through the third inning. The Lions would add two runs in the fourth and one in the sixth while the Hawks tallied one in the fourth and two in the sixth for the final score of 9-7.
The Hawks threatened to win the game in the bottom of the seventh, by loading the bases with two outs, but Reisinger got the Hawks' number three hitter, Cody Glass, to hit a soft liner to Austin Thomas at third base.
Calvin Reisinger and Evan Longhi each had three hits for the Lions while Justin Reisinger and Nick Schrader each contributed two hits.
The Lions play next on Tuesday night at Bowman Academy. Game time is 4:30 and will be played at the IU Northwest baseball field.
Nick Schrader started for the Lions (5-5), but only lasted eight batters, giving up four runs on two hits and three walks. Calvin Reisinger (3-0) earned the win, pitching five and a third innings allowing three earned runs on four hits and four walks. Justin Reisinger recorded the final four outs for the save.
The Lions jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning on four hits, including a double. The damage could have been worse, but Justin Reisinger was thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple. The Hawks responded with four runs of their own in the bottom of the first, taking advantage of three walks with two timely hits.
The Lions tallied two more runs on two hits in the top half of the second. The score remained 6-4 through the third inning. The Lions would add two runs in the fourth and one in the sixth while the Hawks tallied one in the fourth and two in the sixth for the final score of 9-7.
The Hawks threatened to win the game in the bottom of the seventh, by loading the bases with two outs, but Reisinger got the Hawks' number three hitter, Cody Glass, to hit a soft liner to Austin Thomas at third base.
Calvin Reisinger and Evan Longhi each had three hits for the Lions while Justin Reisinger and Nick Schrader each contributed two hits.
The Lions play next on Tuesday night at Bowman Academy. Game time is 4:30 and will be played at the IU Northwest baseball field.
VCA Baseball Struggles vs. La Lumiere
LaPorte, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions entered Saturday's double header with the La Lumiere Lakers confident they could compete for a win. A one run loss earlier in the month at the hands of the Lakers coupled with the fact that the Lakers had not played in two weeks due to weather bolstered those expectations. Instead, the Lions looked like the team that had two weeks of rust from not playing, dropping both games of the double header, 8-0 and 10-0.
Although it was sunny and about 60 degrees at game time, weather definitely played a factor in the outcome. The wind was blowing in from right field at a sustained 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph affecting pop ups and throws.
Austin Thomas (1-3) took the hill for the visiting Lions (4-5) in game one and looked sharp throwing just under 75% of his pitches for strikes. Thomas gave up eight runs, but only three of them were earned due to the Lions committing nine errors in the field. Marty Mahoney started for the Lakers and pitched six strong innings allowing no runs on only one hit. He struck out seven and walked none. The Lakers Friedman pitched the seventh inning, closing out the game and preserving the shutout.
Offensively, the Lions couldn't get anything going against Mahoney, while the Lakers were taking advantage of every Lions miscue. Matt Jelinek led the Lakers with two hits, three runs and two RBIs. The Lions got a scare when Mahoney collided with Jon Walker at the plate in the first inning. Mahoney was trying to score while Walker reacting to a high throw, leaving him in a vulnerable position. Walker had the wind knocked out of him and was able to finish the day behind the plate.
Justin Reisinger started game two for the Lions and gave up six earned runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked five. Calvin Reisinger pitched the final inning for the Lions and gave up four runs on two hits and two walks. Anton Kobe pitched a complete game no-hitter for the Lakers, only allowing three runners on base. He struck out four and walked one.
Matt Jelinek again led the Lakers with three hits and three runs. Marty Mahoney had two hits and scored twice, while Benz Culbertson, Zach Wisniewski and Anton Kobe each singled once in the game.
The Lions next game is against the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology on Monday, May 2 at Riverside Park just off of 80/94 and Calumet in Hammond. Game time is at 5 PM.
Although it was sunny and about 60 degrees at game time, weather definitely played a factor in the outcome. The wind was blowing in from right field at a sustained 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph affecting pop ups and throws.
Austin Thomas (1-3) took the hill for the visiting Lions (4-5) in game one and looked sharp throwing just under 75% of his pitches for strikes. Thomas gave up eight runs, but only three of them were earned due to the Lions committing nine errors in the field. Marty Mahoney started for the Lakers and pitched six strong innings allowing no runs on only one hit. He struck out seven and walked none. The Lakers Friedman pitched the seventh inning, closing out the game and preserving the shutout.
Offensively, the Lions couldn't get anything going against Mahoney, while the Lakers were taking advantage of every Lions miscue. Matt Jelinek led the Lakers with two hits, three runs and two RBIs. The Lions got a scare when Mahoney collided with Jon Walker at the plate in the first inning. Mahoney was trying to score while Walker reacting to a high throw, leaving him in a vulnerable position. Walker had the wind knocked out of him and was able to finish the day behind the plate.
Justin Reisinger started game two for the Lions and gave up six earned runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked five. Calvin Reisinger pitched the final inning for the Lions and gave up four runs on two hits and two walks. Anton Kobe pitched a complete game no-hitter for the Lakers, only allowing three runners on base. He struck out four and walked one.
Matt Jelinek again led the Lakers with three hits and three runs. Marty Mahoney had two hits and scored twice, while Benz Culbertson, Zach Wisniewski and Anton Kobe each singled once in the game.
The Lions next game is against the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology on Monday, May 2 at Riverside Park just off of 80/94 and Calumet in Hammond. Game time is at 5 PM.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Lions Baseball Drops Two to Kouts
Kouts, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions were anxious to get back on the field Saturday after weather postponed four games over the previous ten days. Unfortunately, sloppy defense, inconsistent pitching and dead bats doomed the Lions to two identical ten run defeats at the hands of the host Kouts Mustangs.
Austin Thomas (1-2) started game one for the Lions (4-3), pitched four innings giving up eleven earned runs on ten hits while walking 5 and striking out two. Max Everaert went the distance for the Mustangs (7-6), pitching five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. Everaert also struck out eight and hit a batter.
The Lions opened the scoring with a single run in the first inning off of hits from Austin Thomas and Nick Schrader. Kouts took advantage of early wildness from Thomas and miscues from the Lions defense to post four runs in the bottom half of the first on just a single hit. That would be all Kouts would need as they limited the Lions to one more run in the third inning while posting eight runs in their half of the next three innings for the final tally of 12-2.
Jake Keough had a double and two singles, scored two runs and knocked in one while Andrew Birky had two hits and three RBI for the Mustangs.
Austin Thomas and Calvin Reisinger each scored for the Lions. Thomas also had two of the Lions four hits.
The Lions looked to rebound in game two of the double header with the Mustangs' ace done for the day. Things looked promising at first with the Lions and Mustangs fighting to a 2-2 tie through three innings. The Mustangs added two additional runs in the fourth taking a 4-2 lead. Matt Morgart and Lance Basso ignited a five run barrage with back to back home runs to start their half of the fifth inning. Kouts added three runs in the bottom of the sixth to close out Lions with the final tally of 12-2.
Justin Reisinger started and pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing eight earned runs off of eleven hits, striking out three and walking two. Nick Schrader and Evan Longhi pitched the final inning and a third, combining to allow three runs off of two hits.
Jon Frame started for the Mustangs and gave up the Lions two runs. Andrew Birky pitched three shutout inning for the win and Jake Moore pitched a scoreless sixth to close things out for the Mustangs.
Morgart and Basso each had two hits, including a home run. Keough, Everaert, Roney and Taylor also added two hits each for the Mustangs.
(Box Scores to follow)
Austin Thomas (1-2) started game one for the Lions (4-3), pitched four innings giving up eleven earned runs on ten hits while walking 5 and striking out two. Max Everaert went the distance for the Mustangs (7-6), pitching five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. Everaert also struck out eight and hit a batter.
The Lions opened the scoring with a single run in the first inning off of hits from Austin Thomas and Nick Schrader. Kouts took advantage of early wildness from Thomas and miscues from the Lions defense to post four runs in the bottom half of the first on just a single hit. That would be all Kouts would need as they limited the Lions to one more run in the third inning while posting eight runs in their half of the next three innings for the final tally of 12-2.
Jake Keough had a double and two singles, scored two runs and knocked in one while Andrew Birky had two hits and three RBI for the Mustangs.
Austin Thomas and Calvin Reisinger each scored for the Lions. Thomas also had two of the Lions four hits.
The Lions looked to rebound in game two of the double header with the Mustangs' ace done for the day. Things looked promising at first with the Lions and Mustangs fighting to a 2-2 tie through three innings. The Mustangs added two additional runs in the fourth taking a 4-2 lead. Matt Morgart and Lance Basso ignited a five run barrage with back to back home runs to start their half of the fifth inning. Kouts added three runs in the bottom of the sixth to close out Lions with the final tally of 12-2.
Justin Reisinger started and pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing eight earned runs off of eleven hits, striking out three and walking two. Nick Schrader and Evan Longhi pitched the final inning and a third, combining to allow three runs off of two hits.
Jon Frame started for the Mustangs and gave up the Lions two runs. Andrew Birky pitched three shutout inning for the win and Jake Moore pitched a scoreless sixth to close things out for the Mustangs.
Morgart and Basso each had two hits, including a home run. Keough, Everaert, Roney and Taylor also added two hits each for the Mustangs.
(Box Scores to follow)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
VCA Baseball Defeats East Chicago Central 14-3
East Chicago, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions improved to 4-1 with a solid 14-3 win over the East Chicago Central Cardinals on Tuesday night.
The Lions were once again led offensively by Justin Reisinger, who had four hits including a three-run home run in the top of the first inning. Calvin Reisinger contributed three hits and two RBIs. Austin Thomas and Jon Walker added two hits and two runs each.
Austin Thomas evened his record at 1-1, pitching five innings, striking out five while only allowing one run. Evan Longhi pitched the final inning allowing 2 runs on no hits, striking out two and walking two.
The Lions next play Saturday, April 16 at the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology in a double header starting at 10 AM.
The Lions were once again led offensively by Justin Reisinger, who had four hits including a three-run home run in the top of the first inning. Calvin Reisinger contributed three hits and two RBIs. Austin Thomas and Jon Walker added two hits and two runs each.
Austin Thomas evened his record at 1-1, pitching five innings, striking out five while only allowing one run. Evan Longhi pitched the final inning allowing 2 runs on no hits, striking out two and walking two.
The Lions next play Saturday, April 16 at the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology in a double header starting at 10 AM.
VCA Lions (14) at East Chicago Central Cardinals (3)
VCA AB R H BI SO BB East Chicago AB R H BI SO BB
C Reisinger cf 5 1 3 2 0 0 Garcia cf 2 0 0 0 1 0
Thomas p 5 2 2 1 2 0 Fernandez 1 0 0 0 0 0
J Reisinger ss 5 4 4 3 0 0 SRodreguez 2b 1 0 0 0 0 0
NSchrader 2b 4 1 1 2 1 0 Clarke 2b 1 2 1 0 0 1
Guess lf 4 2 1 0 0 0 Pena 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0
Walker c 4 2 2 0 0 0 Saeliz 1 1 0 0 1 0
Longhi 2b-p 3 1 0 0 2 1 Gonzalez 1b 2 0 2 1 0 0
Stover dh 4 0 1 1 2 0 Bufford 0 0 0 0 0 1
McNamara pr 0 1 0 0 0 0 Zakarias p 2 0 1 0 0 0
Duey 3b 2 0 1 0 0 0 Rosado 1 0 0 0 1 0
LSchrader ph 1 0 0 0 1 0 Colon ss 1 0 0 0 0 0
LRodriguez 1 0 0 0 1 0
Quiroga c 2 0 0 0 1 0
Maloahado lf 1 0 0 0 1 0
Becerra 1 0 0 0 1 0
Perez rf 2 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 37 14 15 9 8 1 21 3 7 5 7 2
VCA 3 0 5 1 1 4 - 14
ECC 0 0 0 1 0 2 - 3
2b - Thomas
3b -
HR - JReisinger
LOB - VCA 7, ECC 2
SB - JReisinger 4, NSchrader, Guess, Walker, Longhi, Clarke 2
E - ECC 5
PB - Walker 2
VCA IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
Thomas (W, 1-1) 5.0 4 1 1 0 5 0 64-39
Longhi 1.0 0 2 2 2 2 0 27-13
ECC IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
Zakarias (L) 3.0 7 8 5 0 3 1 57-41
Perez 3.0 8 6 5 1 5 0 73-47
WP - Longhi 5, Perez 1
HBP -
Scoring Summary:
Lions (1st) - JReisinger homered to left, CReisinger and Thomas scored. (Lions 3, Cardinals 0)
Lions (3rd) - NSchrader singled, Thomas scored. (Lions 4, Cardinals 0)
Lions (3rd) - Guess hit into fielders choice, NSchrader and JReisinger scored on throwing error. (Lions 6, Cardinals 0)
Lions (3rd) - Stover singled, Guess scored. (Lions 7, Cardinals 0)
Lions (3rd) - CReisinger singled, Walker scored. (Lions 8, Cardinals 0)
Lions (4th) - NSchrader grounds out to short, JReisinger scores. (Lions 9, Cardinals 0)
Lions (5th) - CReisinger singles, Longhi scores. (Lions 10, Cardinals 0)
Cardinals (5th) - DGonzales singles, Clarke scores. (Lions 10, Cardinals 1)
Lions (6th) - JReisinger scores on passed ball. (Lions 11, Cardinals 1)
Lions (6th) - Stover grounds into fielders choice, Guess and Walker score on throwing error. (Lions 13, Cardinals 1)
Lions (6th) - Thomas singles, McNamara scores. (Lions 14, Cardinals 1)
Cardinals (6th) - Clarke scores on wild pitch. (Lions 14, Cardinals 2)
Cardinals (6th) - Saeliz scores on wild pitch. (Lions 14, Cardinals 3)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
VCA Baseball Improves to 3-1 with Doubleheader Sweep of Rival Portage Christian
Valparaiso, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions matched last season's win total (3) with a doubleheader sweep of conference rival Portage Christian on Saturday at Rotary Field. VCA won the mid-afternoon opener 14-3 and finished strong with a 20-8 win in the nightcap.
Nick Schrader started the first game for the Lions and earned his first career win on three and a third solid innings pitched. Schrader gave up two runs off of four hits, walked four and struck out three. Austin Thomas finished the game giving up one run off of three hits, walked one and struck out three.
Nick Schrader lead the offensive charge with four hits in four at bats with four RBIs. Austin Thomas had three hits, two RBIs and scored three runs. Calvin Reisinger also scored three times for the Lions.
In the nightcap, Calvin Reisinger pitched four innings, giving up five earned runs on four hits, while walking three and striking out eight. Justin Reisinger closed the game, pitching one inning giving up two runs on three hits, while walking one and striking out two.
Nick Schrader continued his torrid offensive pace with two more hits, three runs and four RBIs - three of them on a bases loaded triple in the first inning. Justin Reisinger contributed two hits, three runs and three RBIs - all off of a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Calvin Reisinger, Austin Thomas and Peter Guess all scored three times each in the game.
VCA plays at historic Block Stadium on Tuesday, April 12 when they take on the East Chicago Central Cardinals at 5 PM.
Box Scores will be posted later.
Nick Schrader started the first game for the Lions and earned his first career win on three and a third solid innings pitched. Schrader gave up two runs off of four hits, walked four and struck out three. Austin Thomas finished the game giving up one run off of three hits, walked one and struck out three.
Nick Schrader lead the offensive charge with four hits in four at bats with four RBIs. Austin Thomas had three hits, two RBIs and scored three runs. Calvin Reisinger also scored three times for the Lions.
In the nightcap, Calvin Reisinger pitched four innings, giving up five earned runs on four hits, while walking three and striking out eight. Justin Reisinger closed the game, pitching one inning giving up two runs on three hits, while walking one and striking out two.
Nick Schrader continued his torrid offensive pace with two more hits, three runs and four RBIs - three of them on a bases loaded triple in the first inning. Justin Reisinger contributed two hits, three runs and three RBIs - all off of a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Calvin Reisinger, Austin Thomas and Peter Guess all scored three times each in the game.
VCA plays at historic Block Stadium on Tuesday, April 12 when they take on the East Chicago Central Cardinals at 5 PM.
Box Scores will be posted later.
Portage Christian School (3) at VCA Lions (14) GAME 1
PCS AB R H BI SO BB VCA AB R H BI SO BB
Quick cf 3 0 2 1 0 0 CReisinger cf 4 3 1 1 1 0
Frazier 2b 3 0 1 0 0 0 Thomas 2b-p 4 3 3 2 1 0
Sherrow c 2 1 2 0 0 1 JReisinger ss 4 1 1 2 2 0
Koontz p 3 0 1 0 0 0 Guess lf 4 1 1 0 2 0
Wolfe 1b 1 1 0 0 0 2 NSchrader p-2b 4 1 4 4 0 0
Beauvais 3b 1 1 0 0 1 1 Walker c 2 1 0 0 1 2
O'Brien 1 0 0 1 0 0 Stover dh 2 1 1 3 1 2
Wilson rf 3 0 0 0 3 0 Smith 1b 1 1 0 0 1 2
Szakas ss 2 0 1 1 1 1 Duey 3b 0 1 0 0 0 3
Ford lf 2 0 0 0 2 0 McNamara pr 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 21 3 7 3 7 5 25 14 11 12 9 9
PCS 0 1 0 1 1 - 3
VCA 2 5 0 3 4 - 14
2b - NSchrader, Sherrow 2
3b -
HR -
LOB - PCS 8, VCA 8
SB - Sherrow, Koontz, Wolfe, Beauvais, O'Brien, CReisinger,
Thomas 2, NSchrader 2
E - Quick
PB -
PCS IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
PCS 4.1 14 14 13 9 9 0 143-72
VCA IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
NSchrader (W,1-0) 3.1 4 2 2 4 4 0 64-31
Thomas 1.2 3 1 1 1 3 0 27-17
HBP -
Portage Christian School (8) at VCA Lions (20) GAME 2
PCS AB R H BI SO BB VCA AB R H BI SO BB
Quick cf 2 1 0 0 2 1 CReisinger p-ss 4 3 2 1 0 0
Frazier 3b 2 2 1 1 1 1 Thomas 2b 1 3 0 0 0 3
Sherrow 2-p 3 2 2 1 0 0 JReisinger ss-p 3 3 2 3 0 1
Koontz ss 2 1 1 1 0 1 Guess lf 4 3 3 1 0 0
Wolfe p 3 1 2 1 0 0 NSchrader cf 3 3 2 4 0 1
Szakas 1b 2 1 1 0 1 1 Walker c 4 2 2 1 0 0
Beauvais lf 1 0 0 0 1 0 Wilson pr 0 0 0 0 0 0
O'Brien 2 0 0 0 2 0 Stover dh 2 1 1 0 0 2
Lane rf 1 0 0 0 1 0 McNamara pr 0 1 0 0 0 0
Richardson 1 0 0 0 0 0 Smith 1b 4 0 0 0 4 0
Hunt 2b 1 0 0 0 1 0 Duey 3b 1 1 1 2 0 2
Rosser 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 21 8 7 4 10 4 26 20 13 12 4 9
PCS 2 0 0 4 2 - 8
VCA 7 3 2 8 x - 20
2b - Frazier, Sherrow, JReisinger
3b - NSchrader
HR - JReisinger
LOB - PCS 2, VCA 3
SB - Quick, Frazier, Koontz, Wolfe, Szakas, CReisinger 3, Thomas 2,
Guess, NSchrader 2, Walker 2, Wilson, Stover, McNamara
E - PCS 5, Thomas, Duey
PB - PCS 4, Walker 4
PCS IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
Wolfe (L) 0.0 4 7 7 3 0 0 30-13
Beauvais 2.0 3 3 3 1 1 0 38-21
Sherrow 2.0 6 10 9 5 3 1 77-38
VCA IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
CReisinger (W,2-0) 4.0 4 6 5 3 8 0 71-44
JReisinger 1.0 3 2 2 1 2 0 24-16
HBP -
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Errors Costly in 10-9 VCA Loss to La Lumiere
LaPorte, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions lost to the La Lumiere Lakers 10-9 Tuesday night in a contest that had five lead changes. In the end, the Lakers took advantage of five Lion errors to hold on for the win.
Austin Thomas (0-1) went the distance in the loss, giving up seven hits and ten runs - five earned. He walked three and struck out eight. Three Lakers' pitchers combined to give up nine runs - all earned - on four hits, 14 walks and four strikeouts. Zach Wisniewski (1-0) earned the win for the Lakers.
The Lions (1-1) could not get anything going in the first two innings, while the Lakers (1-0) jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Matt Jelinek knocked in Benz Culbertson with a triple in the first and later scored on a passed ball. Drew Luther hit a line shot right back at Thomas, knocking his glove off, but Thomas was able to recover the ball and retire Luther to end the inning.
The Lions bounced back scoring three runs in the third. Nick Schrader provided the power with a two run triple scoring Justin Reisinger and Jon Walker.
Three errors on consecutive batters committed by the Lions opened the door wide, allowing the Lakers to score four runs in the bottom half of the third inning and to take a 6-3 lead.
Each team gave up two runs each over the fourth and fifth frames leaving the tally at 8-5 Lakers heading into the sixth inning.
The Lions were finally able to take advantage of the Lakers pitching wildness and two fielding miscues, scoring four runs taking a 9-8 lead into the bottom half of the sixth. Thomas, Reisinger and Walker all had single RBI's in the frame.
If anything, the Lakers showed their resilience by scoring a single run in their half of the sixth, and then holding the Lions scoreless in the seventh.
In the bottom of the seventh, a one out single by Luther and a stolen base set the table for Mike Spaeth's grounder that eluded both Walker and Justin Reisinger, allowing Luther to score the winning run for the Lakers.
Justin Reisinger also tripled for the Lions, while the Lakers Marty Mahoney contributed two doubles in the winning effort.
Austin Thomas (0-1) went the distance in the loss, giving up seven hits and ten runs - five earned. He walked three and struck out eight. Three Lakers' pitchers combined to give up nine runs - all earned - on four hits, 14 walks and four strikeouts. Zach Wisniewski (1-0) earned the win for the Lakers.
The Lions (1-1) could not get anything going in the first two innings, while the Lakers (1-0) jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Matt Jelinek knocked in Benz Culbertson with a triple in the first and later scored on a passed ball. Drew Luther hit a line shot right back at Thomas, knocking his glove off, but Thomas was able to recover the ball and retire Luther to end the inning.
The Lions bounced back scoring three runs in the third. Nick Schrader provided the power with a two run triple scoring Justin Reisinger and Jon Walker.
Three errors on consecutive batters committed by the Lions opened the door wide, allowing the Lakers to score four runs in the bottom half of the third inning and to take a 6-3 lead.
Each team gave up two runs each over the fourth and fifth frames leaving the tally at 8-5 Lakers heading into the sixth inning.
The Lions were finally able to take advantage of the Lakers pitching wildness and two fielding miscues, scoring four runs taking a 9-8 lead into the bottom half of the sixth. Thomas, Reisinger and Walker all had single RBI's in the frame.
If anything, the Lakers showed their resilience by scoring a single run in their half of the sixth, and then holding the Lions scoreless in the seventh.
In the bottom of the seventh, a one out single by Luther and a stolen base set the table for Mike Spaeth's grounder that eluded both Walker and Justin Reisinger, allowing Luther to score the winning run for the Lakers.
Justin Reisinger also tripled for the Lions, while the Lakers Marty Mahoney contributed two doubles in the winning effort.
VCA Lions (9) at La Lumiere Lakers (10)
VCA AB R H BI SO BB La Lumiere AB R H BI SO BB
C Reisinger cf 5 2 0 0 0 2 Culbertson cf 4 2 1 1 1 1
Thomas p 4 1 1 1 0 0 Jelinek p-1b-ss 4 2 1 1 1 0
J Reisinger ss-p 4 2 2 2 0 2 Wisniewski ss-p 4 1 1 1 0 1
Walker 3b 4 1 0 1 0 1 Mahoney 3b 4 2 2 0 1 0
Guess rf 4 0 0 0 0 1 Tang 1b-p-1b 4 0 0 1 1 0
N Schrader 2b 4 0 1 2 0 0 Luther c 4 1 1 1 0 0
L Schrader dh 4 0 0 0 1 3 Spaeth lf 4 0 0 0 2 0
Smith 1b 4 2 0 0 1 3 Kobe rf 1 0 0 0 1 0
Price lf 4 1 0 0 2 2 Tucker rf 1 0 0 0 1 0
Friedman rf 1 0 1 0 0 0
Schrauben pr-rf 0 1 0 0 0 0
Price 2b 3 1 0 0 0 1
Totals 37 9 4 6 4 14 34 10 7 5 8 3
VCA 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 - 9
La Lumiere 2 0 4 1 1 1 1 - 10
2b - Mahoney 2
3b - JReisinger, NSchrader, Jelinek
HR -
LOB - VCA 7, La Lumiere 5
SB - CReisinger 2, JReisinger 2, Smith, Culbertson 2, Wisniewski 2,
Mahoney, Luther, Schrauben, Price 2
E - JReisinger, Walker, Smith 2, Lange 2
PB - Lange 4, Luther 3
VCA IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
Thomas (L, 0-1) 6.1 7 10 5 3 8 0 133-83
La Lumiere IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
Jelinek 2.1 1 3 3 7 1 0 50-14
Tang 3.0 2 3 3 6 1 0 58-25
Wisniewski (W, 1-0) 1.2 1 3 3 1 2 0 40-21
HBP -
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
VCA Baseball Wins Opener at Covenant Christian
Demotte, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions defeated the Covenant Christian Knights 15-6 in its 2011 opener on Tuesday night. Calvin Reisinger started for the Lions (1-0) and pitched four solid innings before giving way to Justin Reisinger with one out in the 5th.
The Lions tallied three runs in the opening frame highlighted by Justin Reisinger's 2-run inside the park home run. The Knights scored single runs in the first and second inning bringing the score to 3-2. A Peter Guess single and Justin Reisinger double put runners at first and third with no outs in the top of the third inning, but the Knights' Bowers was able to get two strikeouts and a soft grounder to end the threat.
The Knights brought in Dexter to pitch in the top of the 5th, and VCA promptly responded with four runs. The Knights fought back with four runs in the bottom of the inning capped by Dexter's 3-run home run.
The Knights brought in their second baseman Patton to pitch in the sixth inning and it was all Lions from there on out. Five hits and eight runs later, VCA had a 15-6 lead that would hold up for the final tally.
VCA next plays at LaLumiere in LaPorte on Tuesday, April 5 at 4:30.
The Lions tallied three runs in the opening frame highlighted by Justin Reisinger's 2-run inside the park home run. The Knights scored single runs in the first and second inning bringing the score to 3-2. A Peter Guess single and Justin Reisinger double put runners at first and third with no outs in the top of the third inning, but the Knights' Bowers was able to get two strikeouts and a soft grounder to end the threat.
The Knights brought in Dexter to pitch in the top of the 5th, and VCA promptly responded with four runs. The Knights fought back with four runs in the bottom of the inning capped by Dexter's 3-run home run.
The Knights brought in their second baseman Patton to pitch in the sixth inning and it was all Lions from there on out. Five hits and eight runs later, VCA had a 15-6 lead that would hold up for the final tally.
VCA next plays at LaLumiere in LaPorte on Tuesday, April 5 at 4:30.
VCA (15) at Covenant Christian (6)
Lions AB R H BI SO BB Knights AB R H BI SO BB
C Reisinger p-ss 5 3 1 0 1 1 Bakker cf 4 2 1 0 0 1
Guess 2b 5 3 3 4 0 2 Patton 2b-p 3 0 0 0 2 0
J Reisinger ss-p 5 3 4 4 0 0 Bultema 2b 1 1 1 0 0 0
Lange c 5 1 1 1 3 0 Bowers p 3 1 2 1 0 0
Smith 1b 4 2 0 1 1 1 Dexter 1b-p 3 1 1 4 0 0
Duey 3b 4 1 0 0 3 1 Thorn lf 3 0 0 0 2 0
Price cf 4 0 1 1 2 0 E Croft c 3 1 1 0 0 1
McNamara rf 4 1 2 1 1 0 Pineiro ss 2 0 0 0 1 0
Nichols lf 4 1 0 1 2 1 Bogaard ss 1 0 0 0 1 0
M Croft 3b 3 0 0 0 0 0
Hoek rf 3 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 40 15 12 13 13 6 29 6 6 5 7 2
VCA 3 0 0 0 4 8 - 15
CC 1 1 0 0 4 0 - 6
2b - Bowers, ECroft, JReisinger 2
3b -
HR - JReisinger, Dexter
LOB - VCA 7, CC 5
SB - CReisinger 2, McNamara 2, Guess, JReisinger, Duey, Smith 2,
Lange 2, Bowers
E - Duey, JReisinger
PB - Lange 4
VCA IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
CReisinger (W, 1-0) 4.1 4 4 4 1 4 0 72-39
JReisinger 1.2 2 2 2 1 3 1 41-24
CC IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST
Bowers (L, 0-1) 4.0 4 3 3 2 10 1 73-46
Dexter 1.0 3 4 4 4 4 0 34-24
Patton 1.0 5 8 8 2 1 0 45-29
HBP - Pineiro, McNamaraVCA Lions Baseball Look To Improve On Their 2010 Campaign
Valparaiso, IN - The Victory Christian Academy Lions baseball team expect that experience and greater depth will allow them to improve upon their inaugural 3-13 mark from last year. The Lions open their 23 game schedule on March 29th at Covenant Christian High School in Demotte, IN. Highlights on the Lions' schedule include conference games against Portage Christian (Portage, IN) and Granger Christian (Granger, IN) plus dates against Bowman Academy (Gary, IN), Kouts High School (Kouts, IN), LaLumier (LaPorte, IN) and East Chicago Central at historic Block Stadium.
The big event will be a clash with Hammond Academy in the last game of the 2011 Gary Southshore Railcats High School Challenge. The Lions will play at the US Steel Yard, home of the Railcats, on May 10 at 6:00 PM. For more details about the game and how to get tickets, contact the Victory Christian Academy Athletic Director, Derek Chirch, through the school office at 219.548.2701.
The Lions return seven starters and ten total from last year's squad. Senior captain Justin Reisinger (SS-P) will once again anchor the infield with Adam Lange (Jr. - C), Jonathan Walker (So. - 3b) and Austin Thomas (8th - 2b) also returning. In the outfield, Calvin Reisinger (Fr. - CF, P) is returning along with Mac Price (Fr.) and Peter Guess (So.). Newcomer Josh Smith (Fr.) should see significant time at first base this season while the brother tandem of Nick (Sr.) and Luke (So.) Schrader will add pitching depth and speed to the lineup.
Also returning from the 2010 campaign are Evan Duey (Fr. - IF) and Nathan Nichols (8th - OF). The roster is filled out with first year team members Colin Wilson (Jr.), Kyle McNamara (So.), Michael Canzoneri (Fr.), Jacob Pawlicki (Fr.), David Stover (8th) and Hunter Huber (7th).
The Lions are coached by Ryan Bratcher, Paul Walker and Ben Polhemus.
(This is a repost from a removed blog on joeuser.com)
The big event will be a clash with Hammond Academy in the last game of the 2011 Gary Southshore Railcats High School Challenge. The Lions will play at the US Steel Yard, home of the Railcats, on May 10 at 6:00 PM. For more details about the game and how to get tickets, contact the Victory Christian Academy Athletic Director, Derek Chirch, through the school office at 219.548.2701.
The Lions return seven starters and ten total from last year's squad. Senior captain Justin Reisinger (SS-P) will once again anchor the infield with Adam Lange (Jr. - C), Jonathan Walker (So. - 3b) and Austin Thomas (8th - 2b) also returning. In the outfield, Calvin Reisinger (Fr. - CF, P) is returning along with Mac Price (Fr.) and Peter Guess (So.). Newcomer Josh Smith (Fr.) should see significant time at first base this season while the brother tandem of Nick (Sr.) and Luke (So.) Schrader will add pitching depth and speed to the lineup.
Also returning from the 2010 campaign are Evan Duey (Fr. - IF) and Nathan Nichols (8th - OF). The roster is filled out with first year team members Colin Wilson (Jr.), Kyle McNamara (So.), Michael Canzoneri (Fr.), Jacob Pawlicki (Fr.), David Stover (8th) and Hunter Huber (7th).
The Lions are coached by Ryan Bratcher, Paul Walker and Ben Polhemus.
(This is a repost from a removed blog on joeuser.com)
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