Alameda Girls Softball: Game Reports through April 30

The  season is in full-swing. If you didn't catch Alameda Patch contributor Jesse Sternburg's , check it out. Below are the game reports through May 1. 

U6

Little House Café Little Angels vs. Oakland Red Robins The Little Angels continued their streak of outstanding offense and defense with an action-packed game against the Red Robins. Lauren Stockton and Caroline Phinney both hit their second Grand Slams of the season and Helen Doyle hit a laser fast line drive to add to the offensive explosion. On defense, Kree Nunnally and Madeline Doten made some outstanding stops behind the plate at the Catcher position. The Angels are a Powerhouse in the 6U division!

U8

Harbor Bay Realty Blue Dynamite, 7 vs. Bayside Specialty/Dr Johnson & Jolley Green Clover Dragons , 4: The Blue Dynamite exploded in a fun game against the Green Clover Dragons with every Dyna-girl getting at least one hit. Elizabeth Ekern had a great game with 2 RBIs and a smart defensive play at 1st base. Kaitlyn Cassidy and Tess Rogers got a rally going early in the 2nd inning with back to back singles and they also teamed up for some great pitching to help secure the win.

Harbor Bay Realty Blue Dynamite, 6 vs. Hayward Crushers, 5: The Blue Dynamite held on to their lead in a well-matched game against the Hayward Crushers. Kenna Davis, Katherine Legg, Sydney Watt, and Alyse Nunnally were fierce at the plate with each girl going 2 for 2. Kenna’s outfield double in the 2nd inning drove in two runs and sealed the Dynamite win. Defensively, Sydney Watt turned in a great heads up play at 2nd base.

Coast Guard Chiefs Firecrackers, 4 vs. FruittiYogi Blue Diamonds, 2: The Blue Diamonds were ready to play but came up a just tad short in a hard-fought game with the Firecrackers. Ani Tuutafaiva opened strong as pitcher with a nice strike-out in the first inning, and Ayako Kiener hit a two-run single in the bottom of the inning.  Despite some great defensive plays, like Ani’s laser throw from second base to Lula Johnson at first to retire a batter, the Blue Diamonds ultimately lost to the Firecrackers 4-2.

Carroll Construction Lightning Bolts, 10 vs. FruittiYogi Blue Diamonds, 2: The Blue Diamonds showed their improved defensive skills and solid hitting in a rematch against the first-place Lightning Bolts. Blue Diamonds highlights included Jayda Aviles connecting with Ayako Kiener for two consecutive force-outs to close out the 1st. In the face of strong pitching, Patricia Penalver got the first Diamonds hit of the game in the 2nd and later drove in Ani Tuutafavia with a solid hit in the 4th. Zoe Matsuzaki added a RBI double to bring in Cate Rosenbaum in the 4th too.  Several players, like Raquel Williams and Taylor Andolsek, made a difference with their hits and fielding throughout. 

U10

Dr Johnson and Jolley Royal Dragons, 11 vs. Coast Guard Cutter Aspens Blue Nose Pitbulls, 6: In this Royal Dragon slugfest Bella Vick, Jemma Thorpe, Madison Turner, Katie Gee, Rachel Nonan, and Chantel Zavala-Sheridan came away with hits. Emani Vaughn, Carlin Shannon, Haley Graybeal, and Araceli Zavala-Sheridan walked, stole bases, and scored.  Kayla Reyna made her pitching debut, combining with hurlers Vick, Thorpe, and Turner to keep the Pitbulls hitless. 

Purple Lightning, 1 vs. Citizen Canine Black Magic, 2: The Black Magic and Purple Lightning met again to play their second game against each other. Another tight defensive game for both teams, with multiple strike outs and defensive plays. Amy Grimm and Sophia Piamonte with RBI's, Alex Martinez with 2 outs at 1st base and singles by Mariah Moore, Mira Piamonte and Alex Martinez. Hazel Johnson at 2nd played great defense all around.

McDonalds on Central Avenue Demon Dogs, 11, Alameda Orthopedic & Sports Therapy Green Energy, 8: After falling behind 4-0, the Demon Dogs tied the game on a bases loaded walk to Rosalyn Luque in the 2nd inning. After falling behind  again 5-4 the Demon Dogs regained the lead 6-5 with a double from Savannah Mesterhazy, a triple from Kennedy Miller and a single from Alina Soto.  The Demon Dogs put the game away in the 4th inning scoring 5 times with the big blow a bases loaded triple by Kennedy Miller.  Rowan Esquer turned a double play in the game to help out on defense.  Marcella Jackson and McKenzie Taffe each added a pair of walks and a pair of runs scored

U12

Oakland Lone Rangers, 2 vs. Law Office of Paul Mahler/McDonalds Shoreline  Hot Ice, 6: Another fantastically executed game by the Hot Ice team to earn them another win for the season.  Strong defensive playing by Samantha Shaffer to start the game off with a throw down from 3rd base to 1st base for the first out of the game.  Offensively the bats were Hot once again with singles by Annie Lynch, Bella Sheel, Ariana Verdusco Dominique Barrs, Tatiana Kelly and Meida Tautalatasi.  RBI’s by Lynch, Barrs and Verdusco kept the Hot Ice team steaming.

Linda C  Avery PhD Flaming Cheetos, 8 vs. Hayward Lady Sharks, 11: Hayward augmented their rec team with tournament "guest" players, but the Flames gave them a run for their money with good fielding and hitting.  Hannah George stole home.  Lily Wilmoth pitched several solid innings.  Elizabeth Fraser sparked the Flames' final rally by walking then stealing 2 & 3 to score on powerful Alexis Esparza's triple, followed by Jackie Smith's RBI double, but it wasn't enough for a victory.