MDP 2011 Girls JV Softball Team: May 2011

Saturday, May 14, 2011 – Norristown Armory Field

The JV Panthers played St. Eleanor’s at the Norristown Armory Field on Saturday for a 11 – 3 victory. The game started with a bang with three runs in the first inning helped by a hard hit to second base by Marissa. This was a two-hit game for Marissa who also got an RBI with a hit to the short-stop in the fifth.

MDP’s pitching group kept St. Eleanor’s batters out of sync the whole afternoon with 10 K’s for the game and excellent performances once again by Emily, Maddie and Jaime.

Gina had a great play at second base stopping a grounder and tossing it to Melanie at first base, to end the inning. Gina also hit a strong grounder to the pitcher for an RBI.

Rachel had a big day at the plate with two base hits to second base both driving in runs for the team.

Zoe also had a big-time hit to second that drove in a run to top off the top of the fourth inning, and another strong hit to the pitcher in the fifth.

Tess had a great play at second and tossed the ball to first base to end the inning.

Jaime got in on the “hot bat” action with a sharply-hit ball to the short-stop for another RBI for the team.

Emily was looking like a “gold glove” nominee at first grabbing two fly balls at first base in the fourth inning, and was the recipient of nice play from Tess.

Lauren was another Panther with a two hit game with a fly ball to center field, and another hit to the pitcher resulting in an RBI.

Melanie and Lauren also had two strong throws from the plate to second base on steal attempts, while Carley and Natalie also were strong in the infield and outfield backing up every play.

Posted by: Coach "M"

Saturday, April 30, 2011 – Norristown Armory Field

The JV Panthers took on Our Lady of Victory (OLV) at the Norristown Armory Field on Saturday. In a very hard fought game the Panthers were out-scored late in the game for a 4 – 1 loss.

The scored remained tied at 1 for three full innings with each team battling for that go-ahead run and neither team giving an inch.

MDP was lead by a very strong pitching group Maddie, Jaime and Katie. As a group they had seven strike-outs and only allowed OLV to scatter five hits, and each one was involved in multiple defensive plays at home plate and first base.

Behind the plate were Melanie and Lauren, both were strong competitors throughout the game, blocking pitches, guarding against the steals and with good defensive plays. Both Lauren and Melanie had plays at home where the bases were loaded, and held their position at the plate, which kept the game close.

Melanie and Maddie combined for one play at home denying OLV the run, while Jaime stopped two grounders in front of the mound, and tossed it to Lauren, two plays in a row….stopping two more potential runs from scoring.

Alaina was a strong competitor at 3^rd base guarding the line for some well-hit balls and had a nice head-ups play at third to get the lead runner out. Natalie also had a good showing on second base and had a great play at second for another out to end an inning.

Gina had a great play at short-stop making a great play on a sharply hit ball. Zoe pounded a hard line drive past the SS for another base hit to keep an inning alive.

Melaine had a good stop at third and made the long throw to first where Katie was waiting to get the runner out.

Marissa, Carley and Tess had another good day in the field, showing expertise in every position they played.

Sunday, May 1, 2011 – John Deere Field

The JV Panthers took on St. Helena’s at the John Deere Field in Zieglersville on Sunday for a 12-3 victory. After a very scenic ride to Zieglersville, the team was met by large amusement rides being setup for a carnival that upcoming week. There was a three Bears ride that was parked just behind the left fielder….made for some interesting ground rules.

MDP again had a very strong showing by the pitching group, Maddie, Katie and Rachel. Katie had a combined 8K’s for the weekend.

Emily hit a long fly ball in the fourth inning for the team’s first Home Run of the season!! Congratulations Emily!!

Awesome Home Run.....Congratulations!!!

Katie also got in on the long-ball group by hitting a fly ball to right field for a double.

Tess and Gina both hit very hard liners past the 3^rd baseman for base hits. Lauren also got into the action with a sharp hit to the SS for another base hit.

Maddie showed her track speed by beating out a hit to the pitcher, and brought in an RBI in the first.

Melanie pounded a long fly ball into deep left field that almost took out one of the amusement rides…..

Jaime, Carley, Tess, Natalie and Zoe rounded out our team for the day, stopping every ball hit to them in every position they played, and hustling to backup plays at that bases.

Posted by: Coach "M"