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Day 3 Juniors Tournment
by jarel＠jpiworldwide.com 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

All, The day dawned much cooler yesterday for Day 3 of the Washington State Juniors Tournament. Although very windy, the temps never got above 85 so the players were less stressed in the heat. Attendance was good for the two games we played. Game 1 D12 – Pasco National LL 0 vs. D6 Hazel Dell LL 25 Game 2 D11 – SWAT 22 vs. D7 SWLL 29 Pasco and SWAT are done for the tournament. There have been 8 games so far and 6 of them ended by mercy rule. In game 2 yesterday we thought the game would be over due to the 15 run rule, SWAT was down 22 to 0 going into the bottom of the 3rd but - came back and put 15 runs on the board in the bottom of the 3rd. The bulk (like 80% ) of the runs were scored on walks. The game went the full 7 innings and was 4:50 long (yes 4 hours and 50 minutes long!) you heard right - FOUR HOURS AND FIFTY MINUTES LONG. I heard someone say something funny… “I knew we had a problem when the announcement came over the loud speaker from the press box that they were closing the snack shack and then I realized we still had a couple innings to play”. That’s how long the game was. 😊 Regards JP DA WA5/13

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WA State Major Baseball Tournament - Day Three
by pat.ryan＠wad2llb.org 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

Day 3 of the Washington State Major Baseball Tournament. Some really good games today. A couple of the best ones are not reflected in the final scores. We had several games that were very close until the last inning. See the updated game bracket attached. A summary follows: Game 15: D9 3 vs D10 2 (walk off single in bottom of the 6th that nearly cleared the fence for a grand slam) Game 16: D8 10 vs D1 2 (D8 was visitor and was down 2 to 1 going into the 6th) Game 14: D2 1 vs D3 0 - Loser Out Game 11: D11 3 vs D12 26 - Loser Out Game 12: D6 3 vs D7 1 - Loser Out Game 13: D13 4 vs D4 14 - Loser Out Tomorrow we go down to two games a day. Tuesday and Wednesday are loser out games. Game 17: D2 vs D12 - Loser Out Game 18: D6 vs D4 - Loser Out We brought in some additional access for the internet connection at the park to the announcer booths. It was significantly better today and we'll continue to tweak it to improve the livestream. We have the games scheduled on our Facebook events page ( www.facebook.com/WAD2LLB/events <http://www.facebook.com/WAD2LLB/events> ) and will go live the remainder of the tournament. Regards, Pat ======================================= Pat Ryan District Administrator Little League Baseball and Softball Washington District 2 2686 NE Lillehammer Lane Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-1824 home 360-271-5193 mobile 888-300-6193 fax <mailto:Pat.Ryan@WAD2LLB.org> Pat.Ryan(a)WAD2LLB.org <http://www.wad2llb.org2/> www.WAD2LLB.org "If you want 1 year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want 100 years of prosperity, grow people." Old Chinese Proverb =======================================

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Last 2 games day 2
by jarel＠jpiworldwide.com 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Hi All, We had a 4 game day . We have sent the other two games from day 2 earlier today. The final two games were: D9 Defeated D1 11-3 Game 3 D8 Defeated D 2 12-2 Game 4 Temps at the end of the 2nd Game were 101 degrees at the field, so we have moved the later 2 games to later in the day on the 4 game days. (We have a 4 game day on Tuesday) the 3rd and 4th games on the 4 game days have been moved to 4:30 and 7:30 to take advantage of the cooler temps. A cool front is moving through tonight so temps will drop into the 80s for highs for the next couple of days. We had a temperature of 82 tonight by the end of the 4th game. We played the 4th game with lights and the players seem to really like that - as did the fans appreciate the cooler temperatures at night. JP DA WA5/13

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WA State Major Baseball Tournament - Day Two
by pat.ryan＠wad2llb.org 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Day 2 of the Washington State Major Baseball Tournament. Some really good games today. Weather was a little cooler, which was appreciated by all. See the updated game bracket attached. A summary follows: Game 6: D9 11 vs D2 1 Game 7: D12 3 vs D10 5 Game 8: D8 7 vs D7 1 Game 9: D4 1 vs D1 3 Game 10: D5 0 vs D3 16 - Loser Out Tomorrow we have to send 4 teams home. All the teams and fans have been great so far. Game 15: D9 vs D10 Game 16: D8 vs D1 Game 14: D2 vs D3 - Loser Out Game 11: D11 vs D12 - Loser Out Game 12: D6 vs D7 - Loser Out Game 13: D13 vs D4 - Loser Out Still working on a fix for the internet connection at the park. Unfortunately, it was not capable of streaming the games as we had hoped. We are working on bringing in another solution but that may take a few days. We'll leave the games scheduled on our events page and will go live as soon as we can. Regards, Pat ======================================= Pat Ryan District Administrator Little League Baseball and Softball Washington District 2 2686 NE Lillehammer Lane Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-1824 home 360-271-5193 mobile 888-300-6193 fax <mailto:Pat.Ryan@WAD2LLB.org> Pat.Ryan(a)WAD2LLB.org <http://www.wad2llb.org2/> www.WAD2LLB.org "If you want 1 year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want 100 years of prosperity, grow people." Old Chinese Proverb =======================================

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Urgent: Decision time on 8-10s Baseball
by jarel＠jpiworldwide.com 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

All, As you all know, we have had a team scratched from the 8-10 State Baseball. This means we have two choices, and I'd like to get your ideas on the options before we publish new brackets. Because we drop from a 13 team to 12 team bracket, it means that a couple things can happen. 1. Put the original draws into a 12 team bracket and let the "byes" shuffle a bit, with one team having to show up earlier than planned. OR 2. Try to play through the 13 team bracket as it stands. Problem with 1) All the schedules MAY change as to time and with one of the "byes" eliminated, there will be one team that has to show up earlier than planned, and one team that has to play earlier than planned. Problem with 2) It creates extra "byes" both in the winners and losers brackets, which means more sit time for teams, and a stress on the volunteer and umpire pool. Plus it may work out that it actually stretches the tournament a day to get all the loser slots played. Although both options have problems, Option 1 means only 1 team is "inconvenienced". The rest can keep nearly the same playing times. Option 2 seems pretty unworkable in the losers bracket. and creates odd pairings in possibly both brackets. Please let me know ASAP - I have option 1 ready to go. if that' the way that seems best to all. Regards JP DA WA5/13

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8-10 Bracket Change - Significant Change
by jarel＠jpiworldwide.com 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

All, We are shipping the revised 8-10 Bracket for Baseball - State. Please let me know if you have questions. This I think, is the best we can do. Sorry for the date changes, but it's the bracket. Regards JP DA WA5/13

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Juniors State - Day 1.5
by jarel＠jpiworldwide.com 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

All, Scores below from yesterday and today (two games left to play today). Temps have been hovering near 100 both days. Teams seem to be holding up ok. Tournament and District staff have been checking on the teams during play each half inning. We have been looking for signs of heat exhaustion and dehydration. They have plenty of water, Gatorade, and ice. So far so good. We did have a segment in our managers meeting where we discussed recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion, dehydration and so forth. They were also briefed on how we would handle those situations. Managers were also briefed about what to do with teams when not playing so as not to invite poor performance. Swimming in 100 degree weather is not conducive to good play. JP only tangled with a fan once – and only once – as to where we allow putting cameras on the backstop, but the rest of the time has been pretty good…. Lots of “West-siders” were wondering what that big white thing in the sky was… we explained it very carefully that is it was something called “the sun” - and did it slowly, with lots of pictures and drawings in calm soothing voice so as not to frighten them… Oh, and we said, “ don’t look directly into it.” 😊 One of our tournament volunteers commented, “ I bet they wish their teeth were as white as their legs and arms” 😊 We did notice however that about halfway through the first game most of the crowd departed and went to the big casino which is about 10 minutes from the fields… Scores from Day 1.5 D8 -18 D11 – 1 D3 – 19 D12 – 1 D6 -1 D9 – 17 D10 – 15 D7 - 5 Regards JP DA WA5/13

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WA State Major Baseball Tournament - Day One
by pat.ryan＠wad2llb.org 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

Day 1 of the Washington State Major Baseball Tournament. Day 1 is complete. Some really good games today. See the updated game bracket attached. A summary follows: Game 1: D2 15 vs D6 5 Game 2: D12 7 vs D13 6 in 8 innings Game 3: D8 21 vs D5 0 Game 4: D7 2 vs D3 1 Game 5: D4 9 vs D11 3 Tomorrow Districts 9, 10, and 1 play their first games Game 6: D9 vs D2 Game 7: D12 vs D10 Game 8: D8 vs D7 Game 9: D4 vs D1 Game 10: D5 vs D3 - Loser Out The big disappointment for the day was the lack of bandwidth for the internet connection at the park. Unfortunately, it was not capable of streaming the games as we had hoped. We are working on bringing in another solution but that may take a few days. We'll leave the games scheduled on our events page and will go live as soon as we can. Regards, Pat ======================================= Pat Ryan District Administrator Little League Baseball and Softball Washington District 2 2686 NE Lillehammer Lane Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-1824 home 360-271-5193 mobile 888-300-6193 fax <mailto:Pat.Ryan@WAD2LLB.org> Pat.Ryan(a)WAD2LLB.org <http://www.wad2llb.org2/> www.WAD2LLB.org "If you want 1 year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want 100 years of prosperity, grow people." Old Chinese Proverb =======================================

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Juniors Baseball Manager's meeting and other stuff
by jarel＠jpiworldwide.com 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

Hi All, For those of you sending teams to the Juniors State Baseball Tournament – THANK YOU! We appreciate everyone’s involvement. Also – the following details are important: 1. Manager’s meeting Saturday 10:00 at the field – Medical Lake High School 2. Pizza Party at Waterfront Park for all teams – please let Stacy know if you will be attending so the pizza count is correct. 'Stacy Ashcroft' stacyashcroft09(a)gmail.com <mailto:stacyashcroft09@gmail.com> her phone number is: 509 294 5341 – check the packet for details! 3. Parade tomorrow and opening ceremonies – check your packet for details 4. It’s going to be HOT! Make sure you have plenty of hydration materials. Saturday and Sunday should be in the upper 90s with possible temps over or near 100. It cools off a little next week starting Monday. 5. It is not allowed to set up pop ups, tents, awnings or the like on the side lines… The school does not allow… So we are setting up shade in the bleachers near home plate. The outfield bleachers fans will need an umbrella. 6. NO DOGS – not allowed on school grounds. And it’s going to be HOT – so leave Rover elsewhere… 7. Our District 13 UIC has done a great job coordinating umpires… we should have 4 man crews for most of the tournament… no small feat considering we are not in with the “West side elites” 😊 (just kidding). Thanks to ALL the Districts who have sent umpires…VERY thankful for that… See you all at the Tournament – JP DA WA5/13

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Urgent New 8-10 Bracket for Baseball
by jarel＠jpiworldwide.com 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

All, We have had a late scratch in the 8-10 State tournament - a new schedule will be coming out this weekend to try to reconfigure the brackets so it will be least impactful on others. I hope to have this out tonight or in the morning. Please let your managers/presidents know. Regards JP DA WA 5/13

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