Average - 13th - Geiger .338
Hits - 19th - Geiger 26
HR - 4th - Cavanaugh
RBI - 14th - Serfass 16
Runs - 15th - L. O'Connor 18
BB - 2nd - Hollander 19
- 6th - Pile 17
BB/K Ratio - 1st - Neiman 5
- 2nd - Pile 4.25
- 8th - L. O'Connor 2.50
Wins - 6th - Stewart / Gerber 4
ERA - 3rd - Gerber 1.18
- 5th - Stewart 1.29
K's - 1st - Stewart 45
- 2nd - Gerber 43
- 13th- Hezel 30
IP - 7th - Stewart 38
- 11th- Gerber 35
Sv - 1st - Krauss 6
K/IP Ratio - 1st - Stewart 15
- 5th - Walter 4.33
- 6th - Krauss 4.25
- 10th- Toner 3.75
2007 Quality Stats...
Quality stats were composed of stats versus only playoff teams. The Bulls had 18 games (including playoffs) against Coplay, Gabelsville, Northern Yankees, and the Fleetwings. Listed are the team leaders:
Offense:
avg - Dameron .500, Geiger .292, Lane .288, Serfass .286
hits - Lane 15, Geiger 14, L. O'Connor 13
doubles - Serfass 3, Dameron 3
rbi - Serfass 5, Hollander 5, Neiman 4
runs - L. O'Connor 8, Geiger 7, Pile 5
bb - Pile 10, L. O'Connor 7, Hollander 7
Pitching:
IP - Stewart 30, Gerber 19, Walter 16
K - Stewart 29, Gerber 20, Walter 15
ERA - Stewart 0.46, Krauss 1.96, Gerber 2.53
Overall Team:
BA - .234
AB - 393
H - 92
2B - 16
3B - 0
HR - 0
RBI - 32
R - 38
BB - 46
K - 81
IP - 96
H - 90
R - 40
ER - 31
K - 89
BB - 32
ERA - 2.24
18 games; 123 innings
2.2 runs per game
5.6 hits per game
1.1 errors per game
18.6 - % of innings played in which Bulls scored at least one run
81.4 - % of innings played in which Bulls scored zero runs
Offense:
avg - Dameron .500, Geiger .292, Lane .288, Serfass .286
hits - Lane 15, Geiger 14, L. O'Connor 13
doubles - Serfass 3, Dameron 3
rbi - Serfass 5, Hollander 5, Neiman 4
runs - L. O'Connor 8, Geiger 7, Pile 5
bb - Pile 10, L. O'Connor 7, Hollander 7
Pitching:
IP - Stewart 30, Gerber 19, Walter 16
K - Stewart 29, Gerber 20, Walter 15
ERA - Stewart 0.46, Krauss 1.96, Gerber 2.53
Overall Team:
BA - .234
AB - 393
H - 92
2B - 16
3B - 0
HR - 0
RBI - 32
R - 38
BB - 46
K - 81
IP - 96
H - 90
R - 40
ER - 31
K - 89
BB - 32
ERA - 2.24
18 games; 123 innings
2.2 runs per game
5.6 hits per game
1.1 errors per game
18.6 - % of innings played in which Bulls scored at least one run
81.4 - % of innings played in which Bulls scored zero runs
2007 Playoff Stats
The Limeport Leaders for the 2007 playoffs are listed below. The pitching stayed strong as it had all season long. The team ERA was 2.47 with 31 strikeouts in 34 innings. The offense struggled as it did all year long with a .260 batting average in the 5 playoff games.
In the Coplay series, the Bulls scored 5 runs in the 1st three innings, 2 runs in the 4th and 5th innings, and zero runs in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings. Overall Limeport scored at least 1 run in 5 of the 22 innings.
At Bats - Pile 17, Geiger and Lane 16
Hits - Lane 5; Geiger, Serfass, and Dameron 4
Doubles - Dameron 2
RBI - Neiman 3
Runs - Geiger 3
BB - Liam 4
Innings Pitched - Krauss and Stewart 10.3
Strikeouts - Stewart 10, Krauss 9, Gerber 7
ERA - Stewart 0.68, Krauss 1.36, Gerber 1.82
Overall Team Offense
Hits - 33
Average - .260
Doubles - 8
RBI - 13
Runs - 13
BB - 17
K's - 27
Overall Team Pitching
IP - 34
Hits - 39
Runs -17
Earned Runs - 12
K's - 31
BB - 10
ERA - 2.47
In the Coplay series, the Bulls scored 5 runs in the 1st three innings, 2 runs in the 4th and 5th innings, and zero runs in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings. Overall Limeport scored at least 1 run in 5 of the 22 innings.
At Bats - Pile 17, Geiger and Lane 16
Hits - Lane 5; Geiger, Serfass, and Dameron 4
Doubles - Dameron 2
RBI - Neiman 3
Runs - Geiger 3
BB - Liam 4
Innings Pitched - Krauss and Stewart 10.3
Strikeouts - Stewart 10, Krauss 9, Gerber 7
ERA - Stewart 0.68, Krauss 1.36, Gerber 1.82
Overall Team Offense
Hits - 33
Average - .260
Doubles - 8
RBI - 13
Runs - 13
BB - 17
K's - 27
Overall Team Pitching
IP - 34
Hits - 39
Runs -17
Earned Runs - 12
K's - 31
BB - 10
ERA - 2.47
2007 Season Comes to an End...
The Bulls wrapped up their 2007 season with an overall record of 23-13. The Bulls finished the regular season in 2nd place in the Southern Division. Limeport swept Northern Yankees 2-0 in the opening round of the playoffs and then were swept by #1 seed Coplay 3-0 in the semi-finals.
Bulls Swept by Coplay
Aug 4th
Limeport 2, Coplay 5
The Bulls came out flat today and never rebounded. After scoring in the top of the 1st, Coplay scored 4 runs in the next 2 innings and eventually won 5-2.
The offense was lead by Kenny Serfass (2-3). Liam O'Connor and Blair Dameron each scored a run. Nolan Neiman and Pete Moore each added an rbi.
Jeff Krauss threw well in relief pitching 5 innings and only giving up 1 earned run.
Limeport 2, Coplay 5
The Bulls came out flat today and never rebounded. After scoring in the top of the 1st, Coplay scored 4 runs in the next 2 innings and eventually won 5-2.
The offense was lead by Kenny Serfass (2-3). Liam O'Connor and Blair Dameron each scored a run. Nolan Neiman and Pete Moore each added an rbi.
Jeff Krauss threw well in relief pitching 5 innings and only giving up 1 earned run.
Bulls Drop Game 2 to Coplay
Aug. 2nd @Limeport Stadium
Limeport 5, Coplay 6
After leading 4-1 the Bulls gave Coplay 4 runs in the top of the 5th and eventually lost the game in the 8th.
Blair Dameron was 3-4 with a double and 2 rbi. Matt Geiger and Pat Hollander were each 2-3. Hollander added 2 rbi while Geiger scored 3 runs. Nolan Neiman added an rbi.
Ryan Walter pitched 5 innings and struck out 5. Jeff Krauss pitched 3 innings and struck out 4.
Limeport 5, Coplay 6
After leading 4-1 the Bulls gave Coplay 4 runs in the top of the 5th and eventually lost the game in the 8th.
Blair Dameron was 3-4 with a double and 2 rbi. Matt Geiger and Pat Hollander were each 2-3. Hollander added 2 rbi while Geiger scored 3 runs. Nolan Neiman added an rbi.
Ryan Walter pitched 5 innings and struck out 5. Jeff Krauss pitched 3 innings and struck out 4.
Limeport Picnic
Limeport Stadium is having their annual picnic on Aug 18th @ 4:00. The Bulls are responsible for bringing side dishes. Awards will be given out at the picnic. Spread the word...would like a better turnout than last year.
Email here for more details.
Email here for more details.
Bulls Take Game 2 and Advance to Semi's
July 28th @ Scheresville
Limeport 4, Northern Yankees 3
Limeport advances to Semi-Finals vs. Coplay
Solid pitching and key hitting paved the way for victory today. Ryan Gerber (West Chester) pitched 5+ solid innings and Jeff Krauss earned the victory in relief. Gerber struck out 5 while Krauss struck out 3.
Limeport 4, Northern Yankees 3
Limeport advances to Semi-Finals vs. Coplay
Solid pitching and key hitting paved the way for victory today. Ryan Gerber (West Chester) pitched 5+ solid innings and Jeff Krauss earned the victory in relief. Gerber struck out 5 while Krauss struck out 3.
Ryan Walter's suicide squeeze in the top of the 7th plated Liam O'Connor for the game winning run. Liam walked, stole second, advanced to 3rd on a passed ball, and scored on Walter's squeeze.
The Bulls scored 3 in the 6th. Pat Lane, Ryan Walter, and Brendan O'Connor each scored in the inning. Brendan O'Connor, Kevin Kershner, and Jeff Kroboth each had an rbi.
Jeff Cavanaugh was 2-3 and Kenny Serfass was 2-4.
Game 2 stat sheet
Game 2 Web-Article
The Bulls play Coplay Tuesday night at Scheresville and Game 2 will be at Limeport Thursday night.
The Bulls scored 3 in the 6th. Pat Lane, Ryan Walter, and Brendan O'Connor each scored in the inning. Brendan O'Connor, Kevin Kershner, and Jeff Kroboth each had an rbi.
Jeff Cavanaugh was 2-3 and Kenny Serfass was 2-4.
Game 2 stat sheet
Game 2 Web-Article
The Bulls play Coplay Tuesday night at Scheresville and Game 2 will be at Limeport Thursday night.
Game 1 Goes to Bulls
June 26th @ Limeport Stadium
Game 1 of Opening Round of Playoffs
Limeport 3, Northern Yankees 0
Game 1 of Opening Round of Playoffs
Limeport 3, Northern Yankees 0
Scott Stewart shut down the Yankees today allowing only 3 hits while striking out 7. Stewart did not walk a batter and did not allow more than 4 batters in any inning. Stewart is now 5-2 on the year with 52 strikeouts and only 3 walks. Scott has not allowed a run in his last 24 innings.
Nolan Neiman collected 2 hits and added an rbi. Luke Pile was 1-3 with a runs scored and an rbi. Matt Geiger had the game winning rbi in the 3rd inning. Pat Lane and Kenny Serfass each scored a run.
The game was the 1st ever internet broadcast of a Tri-County game. Listen to the game here.
Website article
Game 2 is at Northern Yankees Saturday at 5:30.
Playoff Dates and Updated Stats
Updated stats
The Bulls (20-9) are locked in the #4 seed and will be playing the # 5 seed Northern Yankees (16-13). The Bulls will have home-field advantage in the 1st round.
Tri-County Calendar for season and playoffs
The Bulls (20-9) are locked in the #4 seed and will be playing the # 5 seed Northern Yankees (16-13). The Bulls will have home-field advantage in the 1st round.
Tri-County Calendar for season and playoffs
Limeport Sweeps Cetronia
July 16th @ Limeport Stadium
The Bulls won both games of a double header this evening at Limeport Stadium.
The Bulls won both games of a double header this evening at Limeport Stadium.
Game 1
Limeport 4, Cetronia 0
Steve Nikorak pitched the first inning and Paul Smith pitched the final 6 innings to shut down Cetronia. Both pitchers are legion players and Nikorak only needed 1 more inning to qualify. He is pitching in the Norco playoffs later this week. Paul Smith is now with the Bulls full time. The hard-throwing righty pitched well in this debut. He struck out 5 and walked 0. He was consistantly throwing in the mid-to-upper 80's.
The offense was led by Pete Moore (2-4 and run scored) and Brendan O'Connor (1-2 and 2 rbi). Liam O'Connor and Pat Hollander each scored a run. Pat Lane added an rbi.
Game 2
Limeport 4, Cetronia 1
Paul Smith pitched the first two inning to qualify for the playoffs. Ryan Gerber came in and pitched the 3rd-6th to earn the win. Gerber now has 4 wins and has a 1.17 ERA. He has struck out 43 batters (league leading) while pitching 35 innings. Jeff Krauss pitched the 7th for his league leading 6th save.
The offense was led again by Pete Moore (2-2, run scored, and rbi). Jeff Kroboth was 1-1 with a run scored and rbi. He walked twice. Dave Shoemaker and Luke Pile each scored a run.
Limeport 4, Cetronia 0
Steve Nikorak pitched the first inning and Paul Smith pitched the final 6 innings to shut down Cetronia. Both pitchers are legion players and Nikorak only needed 1 more inning to qualify. He is pitching in the Norco playoffs later this week. Paul Smith is now with the Bulls full time. The hard-throwing righty pitched well in this debut. He struck out 5 and walked 0. He was consistantly throwing in the mid-to-upper 80's.
The offense was led by Pete Moore (2-4 and run scored) and Brendan O'Connor (1-2 and 2 rbi). Liam O'Connor and Pat Hollander each scored a run. Pat Lane added an rbi.
Game 2Limeport 4, Cetronia 1
Paul Smith pitched the first two inning to qualify for the playoffs. Ryan Gerber came in and pitched the 3rd-6th to earn the win. Gerber now has 4 wins and has a 1.17 ERA. He has struck out 43 batters (league leading) while pitching 35 innings. Jeff Krauss pitched the 7th for his league leading 6th save.
The offense was led again by Pete Moore (2-2, run scored, and rbi). Jeff Kroboth was 1-1 with a run scored and rbi. He walked twice. Dave Shoemaker and Luke Pile each scored a run.
Bulls Coast Past Quakertown
July 14th @ Limeport Stadium
Limeport 15, Quakertown 2
Limeport 15, Quakertown 2
The Bulls needed only 5 innings (4 at bats) to take this one from Quakertown. Pat Toner earned the win; Luke Pile and Brett Vroman each pitched one inning of shutout baseball.
The offensive leaders for today:
Nolan Neiman 1-1 with 3 walks, 4 runs scored, 4 stolen bases, 1 rbi
Blair Dameron 3-3, 1 double, 2 rbi
Pat Lane, Jeff Cavanaugh, Sean Donchez, and Jeff Kroboth each scored 2 runs. Dave Shoemaker and Pat Lane each had 2 hits. Kenny Serfass had 3 stolen bases.
Nolan Neiman 1-1 with 3 walks, 4 runs scored, 4 stolen bases, 1 rbi
Blair Dameron 3-3, 1 double, 2 rbi
Pat Lane, Jeff Cavanaugh, Sean Donchez, and Jeff Kroboth each scored 2 runs. Dave Shoemaker and Pat Lane each had 2 hits. Kenny Serfass had 3 stolen bases.
Pictures of the Game
This was the season final against Quakertown. The Bulls dominated the four games outscoring Quakertown 68-3.
This was the season final against Quakertown. The Bulls dominated the four games outscoring Quakertown 68-3.
Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Baer
Congratulations to Randy Baer on earning an induction into the 2007 Tri-County Hall-of-Fame.
New Homepage
There have been a few changes to the main page of the site. You now can go one of three ways: Bull's Homepage, Bull's Blog (here), or to the pictures and video site (Webshots).
Pictures Posted on Webshots
The pictures on this Blog and our Website can be found at the site Webshots.com under the following address http://community.webshots.com/user/limeport29 . If you are not familiar with Webshots, the thumbnail pictues are just the small ones. When you select the picture you want to view you will see a bigger thumbnail. In the upper righthand corner there is a link that says view full size. Click on this link to see the big picture.
The pictues from Bear Stadium are posted http://sports.webshots.com/album/559828297OkcZKh .
The pictues from Bear Stadium are posted http://sports.webshots.com/album/559828297OkcZKh .
Pitchers are Leading the Way
The Bulls now have four pitchers with an E.R.A. close to or under 1.00.
Scott Stewart has pitched 33 innings with an E.R.A. of 1.48. He has struck out 41 batters and allowed only 23 hits. He has 3 wins.
Ryan Gerber had pitched 31.67 innings wiht an E.R.A. of 1.33. He has struck out 39 batters and allowed only 23 hits. He has 3 wins.
Limeport's closer, Jeff Kruass, has an E.R.A of 0.93. He is 2-0 with 4 saves.
Pat Toner is 2-0 with an E.R.A of 0.53. He has 11 stikeouts in 13 innings pitched. Toner has come on stong after sitting out the first half of the season with a sore arm.
Scott Stewart has pitched 33 innings with an E.R.A. of 1.48. He has struck out 41 batters and allowed only 23 hits. He has 3 wins.
Ryan Gerber had pitched 31.67 innings wiht an E.R.A. of 1.33. He has struck out 39 batters and allowed only 23 hits. He has 3 wins.
Limeport's closer, Jeff Kruass, has an E.R.A of 0.93. He is 2-0 with 4 saves.
Pat Toner is 2-0 with an E.R.A of 0.53. He has 11 stikeouts in 13 innings pitched. Toner has come on stong after sitting out the first half of the season with a sore arm.
Bulls Lose at Bear Stadium
July 8th @ Bear Stadium
Limeport 3, Gabelsville 7
The Bulls lost a heartbreaker at Bear Stadium last night. Limeport scored 3 runs in the top of the 6th to take a 3-2 lead. The Owls answered back with 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead for good.
Legion standout Steve Nikorak (Temple University) pitched well in his first start as a Limeport Bull. Nikorak pitched 5 strong innings giving up only 2 hits. He struck out 5 batters and walked only 1.
Pat Lane continued his hot hitting going 2-3 with an rbi. Liam O'Connor and Matt Geiger each had a hit and scored a run. Pete Moore had an rbi.
For the Owls, Gary Hessler was 2-3 with a 3 run double and Mitch Schueck added 2 rbi. Matt Kelly earned the win while striking out 7.
Limeport 3, Gabelsville 7
The Bulls lost a heartbreaker at Bear Stadium last night. Limeport scored 3 runs in the top of the 6th to take a 3-2 lead. The Owls answered back with 5 runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead for good.
Legion standout Steve Nikorak (Temple University) pitched well in his first start as a Limeport Bull. Nikorak pitched 5 strong innings giving up only 2 hits. He struck out 5 batters and walked only 1.
Pat Lane continued his hot hitting going 2-3 with an rbi. Liam O'Connor and Matt Geiger each had a hit and scored a run. Pete Moore had an rbi.
For the Owls, Gary Hessler was 2-3 with a 3 run double and Mitch Schueck added 2 rbi. Matt Kelly earned the win while striking out 7.
Stat Breakdown and League Leaders
Complete League Leaders (as of July 3rd)
Current Standings
AVG - Liam O'Connor 7th (.357)
Matt Geiger 8th (.356)
HR - Jeff Cavanaugh 2nd (2)
BB - Pat Hollander 1st (15)
Luke Pile 3rd (13)
Wins - Ryan Gerber 5th (3)
ERA - Ryan Gerber 6th (1.33)
Scott Stewart 13th (1.88)
IP - Ryan Gerber 5th (31.67)
Strikeouts - Ryan Gerber 1st (39)
Scott Stewart 2nd (36)
Billy Hezel 7th (25)
Saves - Jeff Krauss 1st (4)
Through 23 games the Bulls have 7 shutouts, 4 1-run games, and 3 2-run games. They have scored 112 runs while giving up only 48 runs. They are 7-3 in their last ten games.
Current Standings
AVG - Liam O'Connor 7th (.357)
Matt Geiger 8th (.356)
HR - Jeff Cavanaugh 2nd (2)
BB - Pat Hollander 1st (15)
Luke Pile 3rd (13)
Wins - Ryan Gerber 5th (3)
ERA - Ryan Gerber 6th (1.33)
Scott Stewart 13th (1.88)
IP - Ryan Gerber 5th (31.67)
Strikeouts - Ryan Gerber 1st (39)
Scott Stewart 2nd (36)
Billy Hezel 7th (25)
Saves - Jeff Krauss 1st (4)
Through 23 games the Bulls have 7 shutouts, 4 1-run games, and 3 2-run games. They have scored 112 runs while giving up only 48 runs. They are 7-3 in their last ten games.
Bulls Defeat ICC 3-0 Behind Gerber and Krauss
July 3rd @ Limeport
Limeport 3, ICC 0
Ryan Gerber pitched 6 strong innings and Jeff Krauss recorded his league leading 4th save. Gerber struck out 6. Matt Geiger was 3-3 with a run and rbi and Brendan O'Connor was 2-3 with a run. Kevin Kershner knocked in the first run and Blair Dameron belted an rbi double off the right field wall.
Limeport 3, ICC 0
Ryan Gerber pitched 6 strong innings and Jeff Krauss recorded his league leading 4th save. Gerber struck out 6. Matt Geiger was 3-3 with a run and rbi and Brendan O'Connor was 2-3 with a run. Kevin Kershner knocked in the first run and Blair Dameron belted an rbi double off the right field wall.
Vroman Strikes out 100th
July 2nd @ Limeport
Limeport 3, Fleetwings 4
The Bulls lost to the Fleetwings for the third straight time. All three games have been closely contested (0-2, 2-3, and 3-4). Starting pitcher Brett Vroman deserved a better fate. He gave up 2 hits, walked 2, and struck out 2. He did not give up an earned run (2 unearned). His first strikeout was his 100th of his career.
Liam O'Connor stayed hot going 3-4 with a run scored. Pat Lane was 2-3. Nolan Neiman and Pat Hollander each had an rbi. Matt Geiger and Kenny Serfass scored a run.
Limeport 3, Fleetwings 4
The Bulls lost to the Fleetwings for the third straight time. All three games have been closely contested (0-2, 2-3, and 3-4). Starting pitcher Brett Vroman deserved a better fate. He gave up 2 hits, walked 2, and struck out 2. He did not give up an earned run (2 unearned). His first strikeout was his 100th of his career.
Liam O'Connor stayed hot going 3-4 with a run scored. Pat Lane was 2-3. Nolan Neiman and Pat Hollander each had an rbi. Matt Geiger and Kenny Serfass scored a run.
Stat Update
Hitting
Hits - Matt Geiger (18), Liam O'Connor (15), and Luke Pile (15)
RBI - Kenny Serfass (12), Pete Moore (10), and Matt Geiger (8)
Runs - Liam O'Connor (12), Pat Lane (9), and Matt Geiger (8)
Walks - Pat Hollander (13), Luke Pile (13), and Nolan Neiman (6)
AVG (20 AB's) - Geiger (.353), Pete Moore (.350), Dave Shoemaker (.333), Liam O'Connor (.333), and Jeff Kroboth (.318).
Pitching
IP - Scott Stewart (26), Ryan Gerber (25), Billy Hezel (18)
K's - Stewart (36 and 2 BB), Gerber (31), and Hezel (23)
Wins - Jeff Krauss, Stewart, Gerber, and Hezel (2)
Saves - Krauss (3)
ERA (12 IP) - Krauss (0.99), Gerber (1.64), and Stewart (1.88)
Complete Team Stats
Hits - Matt Geiger (18), Liam O'Connor (15), and Luke Pile (15)
RBI - Kenny Serfass (12), Pete Moore (10), and Matt Geiger (8)
Runs - Liam O'Connor (12), Pat Lane (9), and Matt Geiger (8)
Walks - Pat Hollander (13), Luke Pile (13), and Nolan Neiman (6)
AVG (20 AB's) - Geiger (.353), Pete Moore (.350), Dave Shoemaker (.333), Liam O'Connor (.333), and Jeff Kroboth (.318).
Pitching
IP - Scott Stewart (26), Ryan Gerber (25), Billy Hezel (18)
K's - Stewart (36 and 2 BB), Gerber (31), and Hezel (23)
Wins - Jeff Krauss, Stewart, Gerber, and Hezel (2)
Saves - Krauss (3)
ERA (12 IP) - Krauss (0.99), Gerber (1.64), and Stewart (1.88)
Complete Team Stats
Liam O'Connor Stays Hot...Bulls Win Again
June 30th @ Limeport
Limeport 4, Jordan Creek 0
The Bulls are now 14-7.
Liam and Brendan O'Connor were both 2-3 with a run scored. In the past 4 games, Liam is 6-12 with a double, triple, rbi, and 5 runs scored. Blair Dameron had the other hit for the Bulls. Pat Lane and Ryan Walter each scored a run.
Jeff Krauss earned the win. He is now 2-0 with 3 saves with 13 strikeouts in 14 innings. Krauss has a 0.99 ERA. Stroudsburg High School standout and Lehigh recruit Steve Nikorak earned the save while striking out 2.
Limeport Helps South Win All-Star Game
June 29th @ Limeport Stadium
South 4, North 2
The South prevailed in the first ever North-South Tri-County All-Star Game.
Pitchers: Ryan Gerber (starting pitcher) pitched 3 innings; Scott Stewart, Brett Vroman, and Billy Hezel each pitched one inning. Hezel earned the save.
Liam O'Connor (1-2), Luke Pile (1-2), Matt Geiger (1-3), and Blair Dameron (1-3, run, rbi) helped the South's offense.
Bulls Take Two from Pennridge
June 25th @ Pennridge
Limeport 4, Pennridge 1
Ryan Gerber threw a 2-hit 11 K's game. Gerber now has 2 wins. He has pitched 25 innings and struck out 31 batters. He has given up only 17 hits this year with a 1.64 ERA.
Liam O'Connor (Lehigh) and Matt Geiger (Lehigh) each had two hits. Geiger also added a double, run scored, and an rbi. O'Connor had a triple and scored twice for the Bulls.
June 26th @ Pennridge
Limeport 13, Pennridge 0
Scott Stewart (York) continued Limeport's strong pitching with a 1-hit 5 strikeout performance. Scott now has 2 wins. He has pitched 26 innings and struck out 36 batters. He has given up only 16 hits this year with a 1.88 ERA. For Stewart's career, he has 38 wins, 397 innings pitched, and 425 strikeouts. Stewart is only 50 strikeouts away from the #8 career strikeout leader, Dennis Kinney (475).
The offense was led by leadoff man Luke Pile (York). He was 3-3 with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored, and 2 rbi. Brendan O'Connor was 2-3 with a triple, 3 rbi, and a runs scores. His brother, Liam, had a double, rbi, and 2 runs scored. Pete Moore (Moravian) scored 3 runs. Matt Geiger had 2 rbi.
The Bulls are now 4-o against Pennridge while outscoring them 24-5.
Limeport 4, Pennridge 1
Ryan Gerber threw a 2-hit 11 K's game. Gerber now has 2 wins. He has pitched 25 innings and struck out 31 batters. He has given up only 17 hits this year with a 1.64 ERA.
Liam O'Connor (Lehigh) and Matt Geiger (Lehigh) each had two hits. Geiger also added a double, run scored, and an rbi. O'Connor had a triple and scored twice for the Bulls.
June 26th @ Pennridge
Limeport 13, Pennridge 0
Scott Stewart (York) continued Limeport's strong pitching with a 1-hit 5 strikeout performance. Scott now has 2 wins. He has pitched 26 innings and struck out 36 batters. He has given up only 16 hits this year with a 1.88 ERA. For Stewart's career, he has 38 wins, 397 innings pitched, and 425 strikeouts. Stewart is only 50 strikeouts away from the #8 career strikeout leader, Dennis Kinney (475).
The offense was led by leadoff man Luke Pile (York). He was 3-3 with 2 doubles, 2 runs scored, and 2 rbi. Brendan O'Connor was 2-3 with a triple, 3 rbi, and a runs scores. His brother, Liam, had a double, rbi, and 2 runs scored. Pete Moore (Moravian) scored 3 runs. Matt Geiger had 2 rbi.
The Bulls are now 4-o against Pennridge while outscoring them 24-5.
Bulls Blow-out Quakertown
Limeport 16 - Quakertown 0
June 21st
@Quakertown
The Bulls offense exploded this afternoon with 16 runs, 14 hits, 5 BB, and 3 hits batsmen. Pat Lane led the offense going 3-3 with a double, and rbi, and 3 runs scored. Blair Dameron (West Chester), Pete Moore (Moravian), and Jeff Kroboth (Frostburg State) each had 2 hits. Moore had 3 rbi; Nolan Neiman (Desales), Dameron, Kenny Serfass (ESU), and Brendan O'Connor (ESU) each had 2 rbi. Jeremy Hass (Southern Lehigh, George Mason) and Neiman each scored 3 runs. Serass and Dave Shoemaker (Kutztown) each scored 2 runs.
Pat Toner picked up his first win of the 2007 season (1-0). Toner struck out 5 batters and allowed only 3 hits (Evan Kiesel 2-3). Toner now has 275 strikeouts in 369 innings pitched. The victory moves him to 41 - 14 lifetime. Ryan Walter struck out the side in the 5th. The 12-run mercy rule ended the game after 5 innings.
Limeport has now played Quakertown 3 times and have a run advantage of 43 - 1 (15-1, 12-0, and 16-0).
June 21st
@Quakertown
The Bulls offense exploded this afternoon with 16 runs, 14 hits, 5 BB, and 3 hits batsmen. Pat Lane led the offense going 3-3 with a double, and rbi, and 3 runs scored. Blair Dameron (West Chester), Pete Moore (Moravian), and Jeff Kroboth (Frostburg State) each had 2 hits. Moore had 3 rbi; Nolan Neiman (Desales), Dameron, Kenny Serfass (ESU), and Brendan O'Connor (ESU) each had 2 rbi. Jeremy Hass (Southern Lehigh, George Mason) and Neiman each scored 3 runs. Serass and Dave Shoemaker (Kutztown) each scored 2 runs.
Pat Toner picked up his first win of the 2007 season (1-0). Toner struck out 5 batters and allowed only 3 hits (Evan Kiesel 2-3). Toner now has 275 strikeouts in 369 innings pitched. The victory moves him to 41 - 14 lifetime. Ryan Walter struck out the side in the 5th. The 12-run mercy rule ended the game after 5 innings.
Limeport has now played Quakertown 3 times and have a run advantage of 43 - 1 (15-1, 12-0, and 16-0).
Vroman Closing in on the Century Mark
Limeport Pitcher Brett Vroman has struck out 99 batters in his Tri-County League Career. The next strikout will put him at the century mark.
All-Star Team Announced
The following Bulls have made the 2007 All-Star team:
Postion Players
Matt Geiger
Pat Lane
Nolan Neiman
Brendan O'Connor
Liam O'Connor
Luke Pile
Kenny Serfass
Pitchers
Ryan Gerber
Billy Hezel
Jeff Krauss
Scott Stewart
Brett Vroman
Ryan Walter
The game will be played at Limeport Stadium on Friday, July 29th.
Postion Players
Matt Geiger
Pat Lane
Nolan Neiman
Brendan O'Connor
Liam O'Connor
Luke Pile
Kenny Serfass
Pitchers
Ryan Gerber
Billy Hezel
Jeff Krauss
Scott Stewart
Brett Vroman
Ryan Walter
The game will be played at Limeport Stadium on Friday, July 29th.
Gerber Shuts Down Cetronia
June 20th @ Limeport
Limeport 2, Cetronia 0
Limeport climbs to 10 - 7
Ryan Gerber shut out Cetronia and got the complete game win. At least two scouts came to see Gerber throw and he was clocked from 89 - 92 mph the entire game. One radar gun had him hitting 92 mph in the 7th inning. Jeff Cavanaugh hit another homerun...more details to follow.
West Chester standout Blair Dameron doubled off the right field wall in his first at bat as a Limeport Bull.
Limeport 2, Cetronia 0
Limeport climbs to 10 - 7
Ryan Gerber shut out Cetronia and got the complete game win. At least two scouts came to see Gerber throw and he was clocked from 89 - 92 mph the entire game. One radar gun had him hitting 92 mph in the 7th inning. Jeff Cavanaugh hit another homerun...more details to follow.
West Chester standout Blair Dameron doubled off the right field wall in his first at bat as a Limeport Bull.
Bulls Lose to Coplay Again...
June 19th @ Coplay
Coplay 4, Limeport 2
Limeport is now 9-7
In a well-played game, Limeport came up on the losing end vs. Coplay again. Starting pitcher Billy Hezel and reliever Brett Vroman pitched well, but the offense managed only 2 runs off Coplay's Caleb Calarco (9 K's).
Kevin Kershner was 2-3 and Liam O'Connor had and rbi and scored a run. Luke Pile and Matt Geiger each had a double. Kershner now has 614 career hits.
Coplay is in 1st place and now has a record of 14-1-1.
Coplay 4, Limeport 2
Limeport is now 9-7
In a well-played game, Limeport came up on the losing end vs. Coplay again. Starting pitcher Billy Hezel and reliever Brett Vroman pitched well, but the offense managed only 2 runs off Coplay's Caleb Calarco (9 K's).
Kevin Kershner was 2-3 and Liam O'Connor had and rbi and scored a run. Luke Pile and Matt Geiger each had a double. Kershner now has 614 career hits.
Coplay is in 1st place and now has a record of 14-1-1.
2007 Final Roster
Stats Updated
The 2007 Tri-County stats have been updated. Click here to see all teams.
Team Leaders
hits - 12 - Matt Geiger
runs - 7 - Liam O'Connor
rbi - 7 - Kenny Serfass
BB - 11 - Pat Hollander and Luke Pile
wins - 2 - Billy Hezel
saves - 3 - Jeff Krauss
K's - 31 -Scott Stewart
ERA - 1.51 -Brett Vroman
Team Leaders
hits - 12 - Matt Geiger
runs - 7 - Liam O'Connor
rbi - 7 - Kenny Serfass
BB - 11 - Pat Hollander and Luke Pile
wins - 2 - Billy Hezel
saves - 3 - Jeff Krauss
K's - 31 -Scott Stewart
ERA - 1.51 -Brett Vroman
Bulls Make a Few Changes as Roster Deadline Approaches
The Bulls have made a few roster changes. The new faces are:
Brendan O'Connor - Catcher (East Stoudsburg University)
Brendan is a familar face to many Bulls, especially his brother Liam (Bulls shortstop). Brendan also is on the Lehigh Valley Clippers roster in the BML.
Blair Dameron - 3B/1B (West Chester University - Pennridge High School)
Blair was West Chester's cleanup hitter earning all-league honors his freshman year.
2006: Named to the PSAC East first team, while hitting .358 with 10 doubles, 29 RBI and a .455 on-base percentage ... third on the team in batting ... produced a .489 slugging percentage ... started 44 of 46 contests his first year.
Steve Nikorak - P/SS (Stroudsburg High School - Lehigh University recruit)
Paul Smith - P (Pleasant Valley)
Smith hadn't allowed an earned run durng his entire high school senior season before the district semi-finals vs. Parkland. Strong arm will be shared with his legion team this summer - The Birches.
Brendan O'Connor - Catcher (East Stoudsburg University)
Brendan is a familar face to many Bulls, especially his brother Liam (Bulls shortstop). Brendan also is on the Lehigh Valley Clippers roster in the BML.
Blair Dameron - 3B/1B (West Chester University - Pennridge High School)
Blair was West Chester's cleanup hitter earning all-league honors his freshman year.
2006: Named to the PSAC East first team, while hitting .358 with 10 doubles, 29 RBI and a .455 on-base percentage ... third on the team in batting ... produced a .489 slugging percentage ... started 44 of 46 contests his first year.
Steve Nikorak - P/SS (Stroudsburg High School - Lehigh University recruit)
Paul Smith - P (Pleasant Valley)
Smith hadn't allowed an earned run durng his entire high school senior season before the district semi-finals vs. Parkland. Strong arm will be shared with his legion team this summer - The Birches.
94 MPH fastballs show up at Limeport
June 17th - Limeport Stadium
Limeport 3, Gabelsville 2
Limeport now 9-6
Kenny Buttenfield pitched for the Bulls tonight, who knows where tomorrow. Buttenfield threw 5 dominant innings (featuring almost every pitch above 90 MPH) and Jeff Krauss closed the game for yet another save.
Buttenfield pitched Limeport to victory and may have pitched himself back into professional baseball. More than 10 major league scouts came to see Kenny pitch and he did not disappoint (5 innings, 3 hits, 7 K's, 0 BB). To give Buttenfield justice, please see the Webarticle.
As for the rest of the Bulls, Pat Lane and Luke Pile led the offense each going 2-3. Matt Geiger, Kenny Serfass, Brenden O'Connor, and Kevin Kershner each added a hit. Kershner and O'Connor, and Jeff Kroboth each scored a run.
Worst Game of the Year
June 13th @ ICC
ICC 6, Limeport 0
Limeport falls to 8-6
In perhaps the worst showing of the year, Limeport allowed a .500 team to dominate them. ICC has been playing fair, but they had no business finishing off the Bulls.
The game was close (1-0 ICC) until the bottom of the 6th inning. ICC then exploded for 5 runs. It did not help that the home plate umpire (Redding) decided to shrink the strike zone in a 10-pitch at bat by Cody Ruff. Scott Stewart was pitching a strong game up to this point. Not one, but two pitches on the outside corner were both called balls, and Ruff (to his credit) eventually slapped a double down the line to start the inning.
Even had Stewart struck out Ruff, the offense today was dead for Limeport. Pat Hollander was the only Bulls to have more than one hit (2-2 - BB).
ICC pitcher R. Williams pitched a strong game (4 K's and 1 BB). ICC's offense was led by Erik Ruff (2-3, double, 2 runs), Jimmy Young (2-3 - rbi - run) and Von Kiel (triple - 2 rbi - 1 run)
ICC 6, Limeport 0
Limeport falls to 8-6
In perhaps the worst showing of the year, Limeport allowed a .500 team to dominate them. ICC has been playing fair, but they had no business finishing off the Bulls.
The game was close (1-0 ICC) until the bottom of the 6th inning. ICC then exploded for 5 runs. It did not help that the home plate umpire (Redding) decided to shrink the strike zone in a 10-pitch at bat by Cody Ruff. Scott Stewart was pitching a strong game up to this point. Not one, but two pitches on the outside corner were both called balls, and Ruff (to his credit) eventually slapped a double down the line to start the inning.
Even had Stewart struck out Ruff, the offense today was dead for Limeport. Pat Hollander was the only Bulls to have more than one hit (2-2 - BB).
ICC pitcher R. Williams pitched a strong game (4 K's and 1 BB). ICC's offense was led by Erik Ruff (2-3, double, 2 runs), Jimmy Young (2-3 - rbi - run) and Von Kiel (triple - 2 rbi - 1 run)
Bulls Give Away a Victory
June 12th @ Fleetwings
Fleetwings 3, Limeport 2
Limeport falls to 8-5
Victory seemed withing reach until a sloppy 6th washed it away. A rainy day ended in another close loss for the Bulls. Limeport started Ryan Gerber pitched well (5.7 innings, 4 hits, 2 earned runs, 9 strikouts, 6 walks) but wound up losing another close game. Gerber has been outstanding this year, but yet again is a hard-luck loser. He deserved a better fate but a sloppy 6th inning (errors, passed balls, wild pitches) allowed the Fleetwings to steal a victory.
Luke Pile's bat continues to produce (2-3, BB) and Kevin Kershner and Jeff Kroboth each had an rbi. Liam O'Connor (1-2 - 2 BB), Pat Lane (1-2 - BB), and Matt Geiger (1-3 - run - BB) each had a good day at the plate.
Brett Vroman finished off the 6th inning for the Bulls.
Toner Makes '07 Debut; Cav Hits Homer
June 11th @ Jordan Creek
Limeport 9, Jordan Creek 5
Bulls now 8-4
Pat Toner has been nursing a sore arm, but all seemed well today. Toner pitched 3 strong innings and Ryan Adkinson (W) and Jeff Krauss finished the Gators off in a 5 inning contest.
What was perhaps the longest 5 inning game in the history of the Tri-County League ended up in a victory for the Bulls.
Luke Pile is seeing the ball well recently (2-3, rbi, 2 runs). Jeff Kroboth had a hit and scored 2 runs. Pat Lane, Liam O'Connor and Jeremy Hass (Southern Lehigh) each scored a run. The big blow came from Jeff Cavanaugh's bat with a towering 3-run homer in the 5th.
Stewart Shuts Down Pennridge; Strikes out 400th
June 6 at Limeport Stadium
Limeport 2, Pennridge 0
Bulls now 7-4
Scott Stewart's first strikout of the game was his 400th of his career. Stewart ended up striking out 14 batters while walking just one. Scott had a no-hitter going into the 7th inning (wound up with 2-hitter).
Brenden McGaheran was 2-3 with a double and run scored. Liam O'Connor and Pat Hollander each added an rbi while Pat Lane scored a run.
Limeport seems to be quickly becoming Pennridge's rival as the manager and a player were ejected in the second inning. There were many heated words exchanged during and after the game between teams. Cooler heads prevailed (after a Pennrige player did his best impression of a UFC fighter in challenging fans, players, and etc.) and both teams went home without incident.
Back on the winning track
Limeport's bats woke up and earned a victory against Cetronia. The Bulls climb back over the .500 mark.
Ryan Adkinson pitched 4.7 innings (5 hits, 2 earned runs, 7 K's). Brett Vroman finished the 5th inning to pick up his first victory of the season and Jeff Krauss pitched the final two innings to earn his 2nd save.
Nolan Neiman (2-3, 1 run) and Matt Geiger (2-4, double, 1 run, and 2 rbi) paced the offense. Luke Pile and Kenny Serfass each added a hit and rbi.
Four game slide - first time in 3 years.
Coplay handed Limeport its 4th straight loss for the first time since 2004. The 2004 Bulls lost to Jordan Creek, Tri-City, ICC, and Gabelsville. The 2007 Bulls have now lost to Fleetwings (Tri-City), ICC, Gabelsville, and Coplay.
Ryan Gerber (West Chester) was pitching in his first start of the 2007 season. Gerber gave up 7 hits and 3 earned runs.
Dan Fassl pitched well for Coplay to earn the victory (8 K's, 5 hits, and 2 earned runs).
The Bulls offense has really been struggling lately. They managed on 5 hits. Joe Pochron had 2 hits, 1 rbi, and 1 run scored. Kenny Serfass, Pat Lane, and Liam O'Connor each had one hit.
Steak reaches 3
The Bulls have now lost three games in a row. The always tough trip down to Gabelsville resulted in another loss. Ryan Walter pitched well but was outdueled by Justin Konnick.
Liam O'Connor and Matt Geiger each had 2 hits and Joe Pochron had one hit. Brett Vroman pitched one inning of no-hit relief.
Limeport has now been shut out twice this season.
Bulls lose 2nd straight
Limeport lost its second game in sloppy fashion. The game 'featured' 16 walks. Starting pitcher Billy Hezel pitched 5 innings of three hit ball. He struck out 7 but walked 6 batters. Relief pitcher Brett Vroman pitched two strong innings while striking out 3.
The offense was led by Kenny Serfass (1-2 w/ 2 rbi) and Pat Hollander (1-2, double, rbi, and 2 BB).
For ICC - Erik Ruff was 2-4 (double) with 3 RBI.
Bulls suffer 1st loss of season
The Bulls lost 2-0 to the Fleetwings. While the offense was stagnent, Limeport pitcher Scott Stewart (York College) pitched well. He pitched 7 innings, struck out 8 and only gave up 1 earned run. Stewart did not walk a batter.
Luke Pile, Pat Hollander, and Matt Geiger each had one hit.
The Fleetwings winning pitcher Scott Bolasky struck out 9 and walked just one (Pile). Scott Garger (2-3) scored the games only two runs.
Liam O'Connor (Lehigh University) joins Bulls
Liam earned 1st Team - All Patriot League in 2007 as a junior. He was twice the Patriot League Player of the Week during the month of April. O'Connor hit .342 with 11 doubles, 23 RBI, and 35 runs scored for Lehigh in 2007.
Krauss picks up Win in relief
Starting pitcher Ryan Adkinson (West Chester) and reliever Jeff Krauss combined to pitch the first six innings and gave up only 1 hit. Krauss struck out 4 and walked 0 to earn his first victory of the season. Jeff is coming off an outstanding season (6-2 with 1 save, 43 K's in 33 innings, 2.06 ERA).
The offense was paced again by Pete Moore (2-3 w/ 2rbi) and Nolan Neiman (double and 2 runs scored).
The offense was paced again by Pete Moore (2-3 w/ 2rbi) and Nolan Neiman (double and 2 runs scored).
Walter vs. Reppert
Two of the top pitchers in the Lehigh Valley squared off and they both pitched as expected. Ryan Walter and Matt Reppert had identical pitching lines: Walter 7 IP, 3 hits, 1 earned run, 6 K's, 2 BB and Reppert 7 IP, 3 hits, 1 earned run, 6 K's, and 2 BB. Fortunately for the Bulls, Reppert also was the victim of an unearned run which helped the Limeport to a 2-1 victory.
Nolan Neiman and Pete Moore scored one run each and Kenny Surfass and Pat Hollander each drove in a run to help Limeport improve to 3-0.
Limeport defeats Quakertown 15-1
Limeport traveled to Quakertown's field for the first time and beat Quakertown 15-1. Billy Hezel (Lehigh University) threw a 2-hitter while striking out 8. Matt Geiger (Lehigh) had three hits and scored 3 runs. Kenny Serfass (ESU), Dave Shoemaker, and Sean Donchez each had 2 rbi. Newcomer Pete Moore (Moravian) hit the Bull's first homerun of the season over the left field fence.
Limeport wins opener
Ronnie Manning, Brett Vroman, and Jeff Krauss pitched Limeport to a 5-4 victory. Manning struck out 7 to earn the victory and Krauss pitched a perfect 7th to notch his first save of the season.
Pat Lane led the offense going 2-2 and scoring 2 runs with an rbi.
Nolan Neiman, Pat Hollander, and Jeremy Bartha each had an rbi.
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