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4/18

In a close game on Monday the Giants pulled away from the stubborn Cardinals to pull out a victory with a rally in the last inning . Scoring 6 runs in the 6th inning they won 11-2. The game ball went to Sutter Leach who (on his birthday) opened the game pitching two scoreless innings, and hitting a double and home run in the dramatic last inning. Other highlights included Stefan Lichtenstein 3 hits and debut as catcher. Ashton Lebsack had a single and triple and closed the 6th inning out pitching a scoreless inning. Jared Severns also had a two hit game with a base hit an inspiring triple in the final inning when the game was close. Peter Fullerton continued his hot hitting with a double and triple along with 2 innings pitched with 3 strikeouts. Robert Tsai made his pitching debut with a scoreless 3rd inning and led off the last inning with a base hit when the game was tight. The victory helped the Giants but due to a rain out they have to face the tough Cardinals again in the same week as a make up.

4/20

Similar to the game just on Monday the Giants and Cardinals went down to the final 6th inning to decide the game on Wednesday night. The Cardinals behind 3-2 in the 6th inning, rallied to take the lead 4-3 into the bottom of the sixth. Both teams had good pitching throughout the game but the Giants scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth. With Peter Fullerton on first Sutter Leach hit a bullet down the first base line. The two gazelles, Peter and Sutter flew around the bases before the hustling Cardinals could get the ball in, missing the play at the plate by a second. Final score 5-4. Pitchers included fine performances by Sutter Leach, Stefan Lichtenstein, Peter Fullerton and the closer Ashton Lebsack. Multihit boys were Peter, Sutter, Ashton, along with a hot smash triple by Max Leeds that went to the fence. The Giants were helped by the tough Owen Griffiths pulled up from the Farm league because of Alex Tsiboukas broken finger. Thanks to Owen who has helped the Giants twice now, always getting the bat on the ball and helping in the field!

4/23 Giants 13 Marlins 3

The bats came alive! The game started with Ashton Lebsack hitting a home run and it did not slow down much as the Giants scored 13 runs in a 4 inning game. Every player got a hit including Benjamin, Alex Trevor, Max, Stefan, and Jared and Robert got 2 hits each. The top three boys, Ashton, Sutter, and Peter got 3 hits each, with Ashton and Peter each hitting home runs. On the defensive side Peter started Pitching the game and shut them out for 2 innings. Alex made his pitching debut and shut the Marlins out in the third. Then the closer Benjamin came in to close the game with his pitching debut! Benjamin Lappinga earned a game ball for his key hit with runners on and 2 RBI's as well as his first pitching experience.

4/28 Giants 11 Red Sox 6

The Red Sox Jake Jellison shut out the hot hitting Giants in the first 2 innings on only one hit and the Red Sox took a 5-0 lead into the 4th inning. But the "never give up" Giants once again did not get discouraged and scored 2 runs in the 4th, 5 runs in the 5th to barely take the lead then scored 4 runs in the 6th inning to seal the hard fought win 11-6 over the tough Red Sox. The first runs came in the fourth on a triple for Sutter Leach, followed by base hits by Peter Fullerton, Robert Tsai and Stefan Lichtenstein. The fifth inning started out with base hits by Max Leeds Trevor Heise, and Benjamin Lappinga. Ashton Lebsack followed with a double that scored 2 then Sutter hit a base hit to score another. Then Peter cleared the bases with a home run. The Giants needed 5 pitchers because of only 1 day rest before the next game so Sutter, Max Leeds, Peter, Stefan, and Ashton all contributed to control the good hitting Red Sox and help in the win. This is the win that put the Giants into first place. The Giants again chanted "Never give up" at the end of the game as they saw why they never get down during a game.

4/30 Giants 16 Marlins 1

The bats came alive again! After a close start 2-1 into the 3rd inning the Warren Lichtenstein led Giants (Head Coach Bob was out of town) started in the second half of the game to score runs in bunches. Home runs by Ashton and Sutter, and Stefan, and multiple hit games by Max, Peter, Robert, and Jared, along with another game that everyone on the team had at least one hit all contributed to 16 runs in 5 innings of play. Ashton started for the first time and did a great job and Sutter and Peter finished with shutout ball for the final 3 innings! Great job Giants and great job Warren!

5/3 Giants 19 Angels 3

This time the Giants didn't wait for the later innings to score runs. Peter hit a 2 run home run in the first and the Giants batted around for an 8 run second to go up 10 -1 in the first two innings. Max Leeds went 3 for 4, Benjamin 2 for 3, Sutter went 2 for 4 with a home run, and both Ashton and Peter went 4 for 4. Peter just missed the cycle with a home run a single and two doubles. The Giants pitched 5 pitchers including first timer Jared Severns a seven year old who pitched in the second and third inning. Sutter, Peter, Max and Ashton also combined to keep the Angels to 3 runs in the 5 innings of play.

Coaches Bob and Warren are very happy as after this hitting barrage the whole team has raised their averages over .300. The depth of hitting by the whole lineup along with 3 hitters batting over an unbelievable .700 (Ashton, Sutter, Peter) has given the Giants the run production over the last 6 game winning streak. Keep you eyes on the ball, and remember "In quietness and confidence will be our strength!"

5/12 Giants 10 Cardinals 1

The Giants started closer Aston Lebsack who retired theCardinals scoreless in the first inning. Again the Giants came out in the first inning with a 3 run start. Behind the hits of Stefan leading off, Peters double, and RBI hits by Max and Ashton they started the game with a 3-0 lead. Max Leeds came in to pitch 2 scoreless innings to keep the Giants in the lead. Peter pitched onescoreless inning in the fourth while the Giantsscored 6 big runs to break the game open. The six run 4th was highlighted by triples by Benjamin Lappinga and Sutter Leach.

Stefan Lichtenstein closed the 5/6th inning with 2 strikeouts and no runs. This win insured the Giants first place for the regular season! Congrats and great effort!