Mississauga Sox Fastball

2012 MSFL Champs

Sox Clinch 3rd Consecutive
MSFL Championship
The Sox clinched their 3rd consecutive MSFL Championship last night with an exciting 7 - 6 victory, over the never say die, Lumberjacks.
This game was decided by just one run, as were the other two wins by the Sox, as they won the best of five final 3 - 0.
It has been said many times, “It takes talent, luck and perseverance to win a Championship and be recognised as a good team” but “Great teams are just a little different, as they always find a way to win.”
The Sox have proven over the past 3 years that they have become a great team, as they not only find a way to win, they expect to win.
From the top of the order, Steve Love went 1 - 3 with (a base on balls and a double), Ken Hendry followed in the 2 spot with a (single and triple off the glove of the Lumberjacks center fielder at the fence and 1 run scored), Glen dorrington had a great night at the plate as he went 3 - 3 with (2 singles, a Homerun, a walk and 1 run scored), Frank Farrell was 0 - 2 with (a base on balls and a sacrifice, with 1 run scored), Martin Mauviel went 1 - 4 with (a bunt single), Jim Murby was 1 - 3 with (a key double, a sacrifice and 1 run scored), Mario Busutill was 2 - 4 with (a single and bunt single and 1 run scored), Colin Smith went 0 - 4 but was stellar in the field and last but not least was Player/Coach Casey File who was the offensive star of the game as he went 4 - 4 with (2 singles, 2 doubles, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI’s, one being the game winner in the bottom of the 7th.)
Both pitchers had a hard time in this one, as the strike zone was miniscule in nature and genuine peas were required overall for a strike, but both hurlers persevered through the great frustration they experienced and maintained their respective composure.
Glen Dorrington was the winning pitcher but his overall stats in this one produced his highest walk count of the season, as he walked 5, had his lowest strikeout count of the year with only 9 K’s, and allowed the highest runs allowed for the entire year with 6 runs against.
With this Championship, the Sox, ended the season with a record of 18 - 2 -2 in league play, a playoff record of 7 wins and 0 losses, Tournament record as Champions of the Orillia Tournament 5-0 and Semi-finalists in the North Bay World Seniors Masters Tournament 4-2. Overall record of 34-4-2.
A hearty Congratulations, is well deserved on their overall performance in 2012 and best wishes are extended for their continued success in the upcoming 2013 season.
©2012 Brian R. Johnston

The Sox had their hands full last night with a Lumberjack team that came ready to play. Some Sox errors and timely hitting enabled the "Jacks" to jump out to an early 6-2 lead. This was short lived as Ray House hit a solo shot and 3 more Sox runs followed. The game went back and forth until the top of the 7th were the Sox took a 2 run lead (9-7). In the bottom of the 7th the "Jacks" scored 1 more run to get a little closer. With runners on 2nd and 3rd with only 1 out ,Marty Mauviel, bare down and struck out the 2nd and 3rd outs. Every once in a while you need a game like this to keep everyone honest. Final score 9-8. Good battle boys...

Sox win their first game of the finals 1-0 vs Lumberjacks. Glen Dorrington pitched a no-hitter and Frank Farrell picked up the game winning RBI. Game 2 tomorrow at 7:30pm - Norton Park.

The Mississauga Sox traveled to North Bay this weekend to defend their 2011 World Senior Fastball title. 26 teams from across Ontario and Quebec came to battle for this prestigious tittle where only 1 can claim the championship.
The Sox won their first game 7-3 vs Bracebridge (Billy Carson- win). Won their second 6-3 vs Lindsay (Jason Smith- win). Lost their third vs East Quebec 2-1 (Billy Carson -loss) and won their fourth 10-0 vs Aultman Heating (Jason Smith -win).
Once the round robin finished the Sox claimed 3rd overall out of 26 teams. This top 4 finish gave us a by into the quarter finals where we dominated the Val Gagne Hawks 10-0 (Billy Carson-win).
In the semi-final Mississauga played Toronto (a game referred to as the real "championship") This game was a battle of the "small ball" where Toronto capitalized on their ,few, chances and Mississauga did not. The final score Toronto- 2 Mississauga - 0. The eventual winner was the Toronto Indians with a 4-1 win over Pickering. Congrats to JD and Glenny- they have Sox blood anyways...
We want to thanks everyone on the team for a great showing specially Billy Carson, Jason Smith and Mike Crawford for traveling long distances to play with the Sox.

In a thrilling game the Sox eliminated the Ale Stars last night. Glen Dorrington and Kyle Gray faced off in a great pitching dual. The game remained 0-0 until the top of the 7 when Gary House hit a inside the park hr. Glen came in to shut the door in the bottom of the 7th. The Sox will now play for their 3rd straight league championship!!

Sox Eliminate Raiders
The Sox eliminated the Raiders last night by a score of 11 - 1, making them the first team to move on to the second round of the playoffs.
Glen Dorrington threw a 2 hitter in the victory over the Raiders giving up a single, double, 2 base on balls and 1 earned run.
Offensively, the Sox had a huge night at the plate as they registered 16 hits and 11 runs in the win.
Leading the Sox was Ken Hendry who went 5 - 5 with (single, 2 doubles, 2 triples and 3 runs scored), Frank Farrell who was 4 - 5 (2 singles, 2 doubles and 3 runs scored), Mario Busuttil went 2 - 4 (2 singles), Steve Love who was 2 - 2 with (single, double, walk and 3 runs scored), Glen Dorrington who was 2 - 4 (single and homerun), Fintan Farrell went 1 - 2 (single and 1 run scored), Colin Smith was 1 - 2 (double and base on balls) and Gary House picked up a single in closing out the hit parade.
The Sox will open the second round of the playoffs on Monday night with their opponent needing to be determined, as all first round teams remain in play, tied at a game apiece and their series winners will be determined this Wednesday and Thursday at Norton Park.
©2012 Brian R. Johnston

Sox Dominate in Playoff Opener
The Sox were dominant in their playoff opener as they beat the Raiders 9 - 0, off of a 1 hitter by Glen Dorrington.
Glen Dorrington went 7 strong innings, allowing just a bloop single, 2 walks, as he struck out 13 batters for the shutout.
Glen also was a powerhouse at the dish as well, as his first of 2 home runs produced the actual game winner in this route.
The Sox also had banner games offensively by; Ray House who went 3 - 4 with (2 singles and a double), Jason Dorrington was 2 - 2 with (a single and double), Ken Hendry who was 2 - 4 with (single and double), Mario Busuttil was 2 - 3 with (2 singles) and Frank Farrell going 2 - 3 with ( a single and homerun).
Game 2 of the best of 3 series is scheduled for Monday night at Dunton Park at 9:00 p.m. on diamond 4.

©2012 Brian R. Johnston

Sox Clinch Regular Season Title
The Sox clinched the 2012 regular season title, as they defeated the Lumberjacks by a score of 7 - 1 last Wednesday night.
The Sox Glen Dorrington threw a 1 hitter, struck out 10 and walked 4, as he picked up his league leading 15th win of the year against 0 defeats.
They left 8 runners stranded, but still were dominant at the plate, even though they faced 3 different Lunberjack hurlers through 6 innings of play.
Dean Begley led the hit parade for the Sox as he went 3 - 4 at the dish (2 singles, 1 homerun and a run scored). Jason Ketchel was 2 - 3 (single, double), Ken Hendry went 3- 4 (2 singles, double and 2 runs scored), Jason Dorrington was 2 - 4 (single, double) and Mario Busuttil went 1 - 2 (double) offensively.
The Sox have 3 games remaining on their schedule, 1 against the Alestars and 2 against the Pirates, before they close out the regular season and they prepare to win their 3rd consecutive League Championship.

The SOX continue to roll with a 7-0 win over the Angels Wednesday night. Glen Dorrington pick up the win. He also hit a 2 run HR. The win is the 6th in a row for the Mississauga SOX!!!

The SOX defended 1st place last night with a 4-1 win over the Lumberjacks. Billy Carson got the win. Jim, JD, Glen and Lovey had RBI's in the win.