Limeport controls their own destiny for the regular season championship as well as the #1 seed in the playoffs. Limeport will host ICC (7/23), the Fleetwings (7/26), and Jordan Creek (TBA - make up game). The Bulls will also travel to Cetronia (7/25).
If the Bulls win out, they will automatically earn the #1 seed. They cannot finish any lower than the #4 seed. Look here for playoff scenarios.
Bulls Drop Two
Limeport is on a rare losing streak.
7/18/08 at Gabelsville
The Bulls dropped a game against the Owls 2-1. Sean Heimple pitched five strong innings but the offense managed just one run (Schemel). Ken Spangenberg had 2 hits (double) and Ricky Rivera had the rbi.
7/21/08 at Fleetwings
The Bulls were shut out by a strong pitching performace by Scott Bolasky. The Bulls managed just 5 hits.
7/18/08 at Gabelsville
The Bulls dropped a game against the Owls 2-1. Sean Heimple pitched five strong innings but the offense managed just one run (Schemel). Ken Spangenberg had 2 hits (double) and Ricky Rivera had the rbi.
7/21/08 at Fleetwings
The Bulls were shut out by a strong pitching performace by Scott Bolasky. The Bulls managed just 5 hits.
Luke Pile readies for some action
Centerfielder Luke Pile has done an amazing job at taking charge of the Limeport Bulls this season. He is now one of the elder statesmen of the team and helps the younger players. He is hitting .400 with 16 hits, 16 rbi, and 15 walks.
Pile's former manager Chris Parsell is amazed at Luke's transformation, "To see Luke Pile blossom before my eyes is outstanding. He has taken several player under his wing and gives them advice. He is also not afraid to scold his teammates when they don't put forth 100% effort. I am very proud of him".
Current coach Dylan Dando agrees, "Pile's leadership is an essential part of this teams success. He is a fiery player and that is contagious"
Stats and League Leaders
Stats as of July 4th:
HITTING
Hits:
1 - Kenny Spangenberg (27)
2- Ricky Rivera (25)
3 - Chris Tonte (19)
Average (min 20 at bats):
1 - Tim Schemel (.533)
2 - Rivera (.455)
3 - Jeff Kroboth (.429)
Runs:
1- Spangenberg (22)
2 - Rivera (18)
RBI:
1- Rivera (18)
2 - Pile (16)
3 - Serfass (14)
PITCHING
Wins:
1 - Walter, Gerber (3)
Strikouts:
1 - Gerber (28)
2 - Stewart (23)
3 - Walter (22)
ERA:
1 - Gerber (0.82)
2 - Walter (1.36)
Limeport Bull's Player Stats
Tricounty League Leaders
HITTING
Hits:
1 - Kenny Spangenberg (27)
2- Ricky Rivera (25)
3 - Chris Tonte (19)
Average (min 20 at bats):
1 - Tim Schemel (.533)
2 - Rivera (.455)
3 - Jeff Kroboth (.429)
Runs:
1- Spangenberg (22)
2 - Rivera (18)
RBI:
1- Rivera (18)
2 - Pile (16)
3 - Serfass (14)
PITCHING
Wins:
1 - Walter, Gerber (3)
Strikouts:
1 - Gerber (28)
2 - Stewart (23)
3 - Walter (22)
ERA:
1 - Gerber (0.82)
2 - Walter (1.36)
Limeport Bull's Player Stats
Tricounty League Leaders
Bulls pound Phillies, Improve to 22-4
7/16/08
at Limeport Stadium
Limport 8, Pennridge 2
13 hits, 0 errors
Limeport is riding the wave of a 9 game winnings streak. The Bulls exploded offensively with 13 hits and Paul Smith earned the win while striking out 9 batters.
Offensive Leaders: 2 hits each - Tim Schemel (hr, 3 runs, 3 rbi); Kenny Spangenberg (double); Heilman. Andy Yencho - 2 runs; Kenny Serfass 3 hits, rbi; Chad Warga - 2 rbi.
Players of the game: Kenny Serfass and Tim Schemel
at Limeport Stadium
Limport 8, Pennridge 2
13 hits, 0 errors
Limeport is riding the wave of a 9 game winnings streak. The Bulls exploded offensively with 13 hits and Paul Smith earned the win while striking out 9 batters.
Offensive Leaders: 2 hits each - Tim Schemel (hr, 3 runs, 3 rbi); Kenny Spangenberg (double); Heilman. Andy Yencho - 2 runs; Kenny Serfass 3 hits, rbi; Chad Warga - 2 rbi.
Players of the game: Kenny Serfass and Tim Schemel
Bulls defeat tough N.Y. squad
7/12/08
at Limeport Stadium
Bulls 2, Yankees 0
2 hits, 0 errors
Scott Stewart shut out a tough Yankees team and Kenny Spangenberg led the offense.
Stewart - 7 innings pitched
Offensive leaders: Spangenberg hit, rbi; Schemel - rbi; Tonte - hit, run.
Player of the Game - Kenny Spangenberg
at Limeport Stadium
Bulls 2, Yankees 0
2 hits, 0 errors
Scott Stewart shut out a tough Yankees team and Kenny Spangenberg led the offense.
Stewart - 7 innings pitched
Offensive leaders: Spangenberg hit, rbi; Schemel - rbi; Tonte - hit, run.
Player of the Game - Kenny Spangenberg
Bulls shut out Pennridge
7/12/08
at Pennridge
Limport 6, Phillies 0
9 hits, 1 error
Offensive leaders: Kenny Serfass 2-3, 3 rbi; Jeff Kroboth 3 runs; Steve Smull 2-4
Pitching: Ryan Walter and Sean Heimple combine on a shutout.
Player of the Game: Kenny Serfass
at Pennridge
Limport 6, Phillies 0
9 hits, 1 error
Offensive leaders: Kenny Serfass 2-3, 3 rbi; Jeff Kroboth 3 runs; Steve Smull 2-4
Pitching: Ryan Walter and Sean Heimple combine on a shutout.
Player of the Game: Kenny Serfass
Limeport Takes Two from Cetronia
7/5/08 and 7/9/08
home and home
Limeport 3, Cetronia 2 (7 hits, 0 errors)
Limeport 9, Cetronia 1 (13 hits, 1 error)
Game 1:
Offensive leaders: Ricky Rivera - 3-3, 2 doubles, 2 runs; Andy Yencho - double, rbi; Kenny Serfass 2 hits.
Ryan Gerber - 7 innings pitched, 5 strikeouts
Game 2:
Offensive leaders: 2 hits each - Schemel, Spangenberg (2 rbi), Serfass. Jeff Kroboth 3-4, 2rbi, 3 runs. Joe Bartolacci - double, 2 rbi
Paul Smith - 6 innings pitched, 4 strikeouts
home and home
Limeport 3, Cetronia 2 (7 hits, 0 errors)
Limeport 9, Cetronia 1 (13 hits, 1 error)
Game 1:
Offensive leaders: Ricky Rivera - 3-3, 2 doubles, 2 runs; Andy Yencho - double, rbi; Kenny Serfass 2 hits.
Ryan Gerber - 7 innings pitched, 5 strikeouts
Game 2:
Offensive leaders: 2 hits each - Schemel, Spangenberg (2 rbi), Serfass. Jeff Kroboth 3-4, 2rbi, 3 runs. Joe Bartolacci - double, 2 rbi
Paul Smith - 6 innings pitched, 4 strikeouts
Limeport wins again
7/5/08
at Bethlehem Township
Limeport 9, Mezza Luna Sox 0
10 hits, 0 errors
Limeport improved to 15-4 on the year behind a stong pitching performance of Sean Heimple. He struck out 10 and allowed only 2 hits.
Offensive Leaders: 2 hits each: Spangenberg, Rivera (double), Yencho (double, 3 rbi), Tonte. Warga - 2 rbi, Kroboth - 3 runs.
at Bethlehem Township
Limeport 9, Mezza Luna Sox 0
10 hits, 0 errors
Limeport improved to 15-4 on the year behind a stong pitching performance of Sean Heimple. He struck out 10 and allowed only 2 hits.
Offensive Leaders: 2 hits each: Spangenberg, Rivera (double), Yencho (double, 3 rbi), Tonte. Warga - 2 rbi, Kroboth - 3 runs.
Dozens of Pictures and Videos Uploaded
Visit our Webshots site to view many pictures and video clips of current and past Bull players. There are three new folders from this year.
You do not have to sign in to view or save any pictures. Pictures are very large and good quality.
The Bulls main website is also updated with many new profile pictures. More updates will follow as we are hoping to have a write-up for each player.
You do not have to sign in to view or save any pictures. Pictures are very large and good quality.
The Bulls main website is also updated with many new profile pictures. More updates will follow as we are hoping to have a write-up for each player.
Bulls 2008 Tri-County Outlook
Taken from the Tricounty League Website...
2008 Comments: This could arguably be the best Bulls' team ever, talent-wise, so now it's up to this stable of studs to get the job done on the field and prove that they are the Lehigh Valley's best amateur baseball team, which is what the whispers are among the trees beyond the deep CF fence at Limeport...Returnees are limited, but include Jeff Kroboth (.355, 12 Runs), (Pat Lane .295, 10 RBI, 12 Runs), Luke Pile & Kenny Serfass on offense, while returning pitchers include Scott Stewart (4-2, 1.29 ERA, 45 Ks & 3 BBs), Ryan Gerber (4-2, 1.18 ERA, 43 Ks), Bill Hezel (3.21 ERA), Paul Smith (1-0, 0.70 ERA in limited action) & Ryan Walter (2.69 ERA in limited action)...But manager (and relentless recruiter) Dylan Dando has added a bevy of outstanding players which include Chris Tonte (middle INF from the University of Pittsburgh), Ken Spangenberg (INF from Arcadia), Ricky Rivera (recently of Oral Roberts University), Tim Schemel (INF, Keystone College), Andrew Heard (OF, DeSales) and Joe Bartolacci (C, Notre Dame HS)...New pitchers Steve Roberts (Lafayette College), Sean Heimpel (Georgia College), Carl Kleinhenn (William & Mary) & Jordan Waxman (Quakertown HS) will also get innings and round out the pitching staff...The Bulls have lost to Coplay two straight years in the semifinals, so that won't be an issue in 2008, but the Owls, Yankees & Fleetwings will have to be dealt with for the Bulls to get to the Promised Land...
2008 Comments: This could arguably be the best Bulls' team ever, talent-wise, so now it's up to this stable of studs to get the job done on the field and prove that they are the Lehigh Valley's best amateur baseball team, which is what the whispers are among the trees beyond the deep CF fence at Limeport...Returnees are limited, but include Jeff Kroboth (.355, 12 Runs), (Pat Lane .295, 10 RBI, 12 Runs), Luke Pile & Kenny Serfass on offense, while returning pitchers include Scott Stewart (4-2, 1.29 ERA, 45 Ks & 3 BBs), Ryan Gerber (4-2, 1.18 ERA, 43 Ks), Bill Hezel (3.21 ERA), Paul Smith (1-0, 0.70 ERA in limited action) & Ryan Walter (2.69 ERA in limited action)...But manager (and relentless recruiter) Dylan Dando has added a bevy of outstanding players which include Chris Tonte (middle INF from the University of Pittsburgh), Ken Spangenberg (INF from Arcadia), Ricky Rivera (recently of Oral Roberts University), Tim Schemel (INF, Keystone College), Andrew Heard (OF, DeSales) and Joe Bartolacci (C, Notre Dame HS)...New pitchers Steve Roberts (Lafayette College), Sean Heimpel (Georgia College), Carl Kleinhenn (William & Mary) & Jordan Waxman (Quakertown HS) will also get innings and round out the pitching staff...The Bulls have lost to Coplay two straight years in the semifinals, so that won't be an issue in 2008, but the Owls, Yankees & Fleetwings will have to be dealt with for the Bulls to get to the Promised Land...
Bulls Explode for 20 Runs vs ICC
7/2/08
at ICC
Bulls 20, ICC 5
21 hits, 2 errors
With the Bulls leading 6-5 in going into the top of the 5th inning, Limeport exploded for 14 runs the next two innings. The Bulls first four hitters were a combined 16 - 19, 16 rbi, and 13 runs.
Bill Hezel (ESU) pitched 5 innings to record the win. Carl Kleinhen (William & Mary) pitched the sixth inning before the game ended on a mercey rule.
Offensive Leaders: Tim Schemel (Keystone) 5-6, 3 rbi, 4 runs; Ken Spangenberg (Arcadia) 4-4, 4 rbi, 4 runs; Ricky Rivera (ORU) 4-5, 2B, HR, 4 rbi, 4 runs; Luke Pile (York, Hurricanes of the LVMSBL) 3-4, 5 rbi; Brett Stout (Moravian) 2 hits, 2 runs; Jeff Kroboth (Frostburg State) 2 runs.
Player of the Game: Bulls 1-4 Hitters (Tim Schemel, Ken Spangenberg, Ricky Rivera, Luke Pile)
at ICC
Bulls 20, ICC 5
21 hits, 2 errors
With the Bulls leading 6-5 in going into the top of the 5th inning, Limeport exploded for 14 runs the next two innings. The Bulls first four hitters were a combined 16 - 19, 16 rbi, and 13 runs.
Bill Hezel (ESU) pitched 5 innings to record the win. Carl Kleinhen (William & Mary) pitched the sixth inning before the game ended on a mercey rule.
Offensive Leaders: Tim Schemel (Keystone) 5-6, 3 rbi, 4 runs; Ken Spangenberg (Arcadia) 4-4, 4 rbi, 4 runs; Ricky Rivera (ORU) 4-5, 2B, HR, 4 rbi, 4 runs; Luke Pile (York, Hurricanes of the LVMSBL) 3-4, 5 rbi; Brett Stout (Moravian) 2 hits, 2 runs; Jeff Kroboth (Frostburg State) 2 runs.
Player of the Game: Bulls 1-4 Hitters (Tim Schemel, Ken Spangenberg, Ricky Rivera, Luke Pile)
Roberts Signs with Traverse City Beach Bums
Limeport Bulls RHP Steve Roberts (Lafayette College, Abington Heights H.S.) has signed a contract with the Traverse City Beach Bums. Traverse City is one of the of the twelve teams that make up the Frontier Independent Professional Baseball League.
Roberts played his high school baseball at Abington Heights High School. He was the closer for Joe Kinney's Lafayette Leopards this past year. After two impressive starts in the Tri-County League, Bull's head coach Dylan Dando, who is a scout for the LA Dodgers, made some contacts and a day later Roberts signed his first professional contract.
2008 Tri-County Stats:
June 11th @ Scheresville
vs. Fleetwings
6 innings pitched, 2 hits, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts
June 28th @ Limeport Stadium
vs. Gabelsville Owls
7 innings pitched, 3 hits, 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts
(roberts photo courteous of http://goleopards.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/lafa-m-basebl-body.html)
Bulls Bounce Back
6/30/08
at Jordan Creek
Limeport 9, Jordan Creek 2
11 hits, 1 error
The Bulls bounced back to bang out 11 hits and 9 runs. Offensive standouts were: Kenny Spangenberg 2-5, 2B, rbi, run; Ricky Rivera 2-4, HR, 2 rbi, run; Andy Yencho 2-3, 2B, rbi, run; Tim Schemel 2B, 2 runs; Pat Lane 2 runs.
Jordan Waxman started for the Bulls and pitched 2+ innings. Sean Heimple pitched 3+ innings while striking out 7 Creekers. Brett Vroman pitched the 7th (2 K's)
Player of the Game: Ricky Rivera
at Jordan Creek
Limeport 9, Jordan Creek 2
11 hits, 1 error
The Bulls bounced back to bang out 11 hits and 9 runs. Offensive standouts were: Kenny Spangenberg 2-5, 2B, rbi, run; Ricky Rivera 2-4, HR, 2 rbi, run; Andy Yencho 2-3, 2B, rbi, run; Tim Schemel 2B, 2 runs; Pat Lane 2 runs.
Jordan Waxman started for the Bulls and pitched 2+ innings. Sean Heimple pitched 3+ innings while striking out 7 Creekers. Brett Vroman pitched the 7th (2 K's)
Player of the Game: Ricky Rivera
Bulls Shut out by Fleetwings
6/29/08
Limeport Stadium
Limeport 0, Fleetwings 2
5 hits, 0 errors
Limeport lost a tough game and was shut out for the first time this year. Ryan Gerber pitched well enough to win (6 IP- 5 K's). Luke Pile made his first appearence of the year on the mound.
Offensive Leaders: Jeff Kroboth 2-2; Tim Schemel, Andy Yencho, and Kenny Serfass each had a hit.
Limeport Stadium
Limeport 0, Fleetwings 2
5 hits, 0 errors
Limeport lost a tough game and was shut out for the first time this year. Ryan Gerber pitched well enough to win (6 IP- 5 K's). Luke Pile made his first appearence of the year on the mound.
Offensive Leaders: Jeff Kroboth 2-2; Tim Schemel, Andy Yencho, and Kenny Serfass each had a hit.
Bulls Finally Beat Gabelsville
6/28/08
at Limeport Statium
Limeport 7, Owls 1
14 hits, 0 error
After losing to Gabelsville twice this season (2-1 and 3-2) the Bulls finally found a way to win. They banged out 14 hits against one of the better pitchers in Tri-County League History, Shawn Betts. The Bulls quite possibly played their best game of the season.
Starting pitcher Steve Roberts (Lafayette) dominated from the first pitch. He pitched 7 strong innings while striking out six Owls. Roberts impressed so much that he was signed to an Independent League contract immediately after the game.
Offensive Leaders: Chris Tonte 2-3 run; Kenny Spangenberg (Arcadia) 2 runs; Tim Schemel 2-3 HR, 4 rbi; Andy Yencho 3-3 rbi; Luke Pile 2-3, rbi; Chad Warga, 2-3 rbi.
Players of the Game: Steve Roberts and Tim Schemel
at Limeport Statium
Limeport 7, Owls 1
14 hits, 0 error
After losing to Gabelsville twice this season (2-1 and 3-2) the Bulls finally found a way to win. They banged out 14 hits against one of the better pitchers in Tri-County League History, Shawn Betts. The Bulls quite possibly played their best game of the season.
Starting pitcher Steve Roberts (Lafayette) dominated from the first pitch. He pitched 7 strong innings while striking out six Owls. Roberts impressed so much that he was signed to an Independent League contract immediately after the game.
Offensive Leaders: Chris Tonte 2-3 run; Kenny Spangenberg (Arcadia) 2 runs; Tim Schemel 2-3 HR, 4 rbi; Andy Yencho 3-3 rbi; Luke Pile 2-3, rbi; Chad Warga, 2-3 rbi.
Players of the Game: Steve Roberts and Tim Schemel
Bulls Improve to 12-3
6/27/08
At Bethlehem Municipal
Limeport 5, Black Sox 2
6 hits, 2 errors
Tim Schemel (Keystone) had another great game. He was 3-4 iwth 2 runs. Kenny Serfass added 2 hits and 3 rbi.
Starting pitcher Brett Vroman (York) pitched 5 strong innings to earn the win. Carl Kleinhen pitched the 6th and 7th innings to record a save.
Players of the game: Tim Schemel and Brett Vroman
At Bethlehem Municipal
Limeport 5, Black Sox 2
6 hits, 2 errors
Tim Schemel (Keystone) had another great game. He was 3-4 iwth 2 runs. Kenny Serfass added 2 hits and 3 rbi.
Starting pitcher Brett Vroman (York) pitched 5 strong innings to earn the win. Carl Kleinhen pitched the 6th and 7th innings to record a save.
Players of the game: Tim Schemel and Brett Vroman
Pulls Beat up on Pennridge
6/25/08
at Pennridge
Bulls 9, Pennridge 3
11 hits, 1 error
Ryan Gerber (West Chester) finally gave up an earned run. It took nearly 20 innings pitched before Gerber gave up his first earned run of 2008. Ryan pitched 5 innings while striking out 4. Sean Heimple pitched the last two innings to record a save.
Offensive Leaders: Ricky Rivera 2-3, 2r; Kenny Serfass (ESU) 2-3, 2 runs, rbi; Andrew Heard (Desales) 2-3, 2 runs, rbi; Chris Tonte (Pitt) 2 rbi; Luke Pile (York) 2 rbi; Andy Yencho 2 runs.
Player of the Game: Kenny Serfass and Andrew Heard
at Pennridge
Bulls 9, Pennridge 3
11 hits, 1 error
Ryan Gerber (West Chester) finally gave up an earned run. It took nearly 20 innings pitched before Gerber gave up his first earned run of 2008. Ryan pitched 5 innings while striking out 4. Sean Heimple pitched the last two innings to record a save.
Offensive Leaders: Ricky Rivera 2-3, 2r; Kenny Serfass (ESU) 2-3, 2 runs, rbi; Andrew Heard (Desales) 2-3, 2 runs, rbi; Chris Tonte (Pitt) 2 rbi; Luke Pile (York) 2 rbi; Andy Yencho 2 runs.
Player of the Game: Kenny Serfass and Andrew Heard
Bulls Lose to N. Yankees
6/23/08
at NY
Bulls 1, Yankees 7
7 hits, 3 errors
The Bulls made three costly errors and were limited to just one run. Starting pitcher Scott Stewart (York) pitched 5 innings and Ryan Walter pitched the 6th.
Offensive highlights: Ricky Rivera (ORU) 2-3, 2B, R; Andy Yencho 2B, Tim Schemel rbi.
Player of the Game: Ricky Rivera
at NY
Bulls 1, Yankees 7
7 hits, 3 errors
The Bulls made three costly errors and were limited to just one run. Starting pitcher Scott Stewart (York) pitched 5 innings and Ryan Walter pitched the 6th.
Offensive highlights: Ricky Rivera (ORU) 2-3, 2B, R; Andy Yencho 2B, Tim Schemel rbi.
Player of the Game: Ricky Rivera
Bulls Shut out ICC
6/15/08
At ICC
Bulls 4, ICC 0
7 hits, 0 errors
Scott Stewart (Moravian College pitching coach) pitched a strong game. He limited ICC batters to 3 hits while striking out 11 batters.
Offensive standouts: Chris Tonte (Pitt) 2-4, 2 doubles; Tim Schemel (Keystone) 2-3, 3B, 2 rbi, r; Kenny Serfass (ESU) 2 rbi
Players of the Game: Scott Stewart and Tim Schemel
At ICC
Bulls 4, ICC 0
7 hits, 0 errors
Scott Stewart (Moravian College pitching coach) pitched a strong game. He limited ICC batters to 3 hits while striking out 11 batters.
Offensive standouts: Chris Tonte (Pitt) 2-4, 2 doubles; Tim Schemel (Keystone) 2-3, 3B, 2 rbi, r; Kenny Serfass (ESU) 2 rbi
Players of the Game: Scott Stewart and Tim Schemel
Bulls Now 9-2
6/13/08
Limeport Stadium
Limeport 7, Jordan Creek 2
8 hits, 0 errors
The Bulls were led offensively by Mark Nicholas (Hellertown) 2-3, 2 runs; Jeff Kroboth (Frostburg State) 2-3, 2B, R, RBI; and Kenny Serfass (ESU) triple, 2 runs, rbi.
Starting pitcher Carl Kleinhen (JMU) pitched four strong innings (5 K's). Brett Vroman (York) pitched two strong innings to earn the win. Jordan Waxman (Quakertown) pitched the last inning.
Player of the Game: Jeff Kroboth
Limeport Stadium
Limeport 7, Jordan Creek 2
8 hits, 0 errors
The Bulls were led offensively by Mark Nicholas (Hellertown) 2-3, 2 runs; Jeff Kroboth (Frostburg State) 2-3, 2B, R, RBI; and Kenny Serfass (ESU) triple, 2 runs, rbi.
Starting pitcher Carl Kleinhen (JMU) pitched four strong innings (5 K's). Brett Vroman (York) pitched two strong innings to earn the win. Jordan Waxman (Quakertown) pitched the last inning.
Player of the Game: Jeff Kroboth
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