All the hard work payed off. Concord plated tworuns in the third inning and two runs in the fourthto take a 5-1 lead, but Portsmouth respondedinthe top of the fifthinning, and evened the score with consecutive doubles by Jakoby Schoppmeyerand Ferrelli, and singles by McCauley and Roan Wilson. Concerns remain. If Portsmouth loses in the double-elimination tournament Saturday, it willl play a decisive game Sunday at 10 a.m., also in Concord. Portsmouth found itself in a similar situation on Sunday, but this time trailing 2-0 with just one out left before having to playin a winner-take-all on Tuesday. Solve the mystery of why this once prized commodity has been relegated to a distant memory in todays world. We will maintain an environment that encourages participation by any child that wants to understand and play the great games of baseball and softball. Little League. Please pass this on to anyone who may be new to the community you think might be interested. Spencer hit a single up the middle to centeras Moreau easily scored from third. Email Us at PLL@PorstmouthLittleLeague.org PLL 20% Off Event at DICK's 3/10 - 3/13 2022 Rhode Island State Champions Senior Softball 2022 District 2 Champions Baseball Majors 2022 Andreozzi Tournament-8yr Olds 1 2 3 4 5 < > LOCAL NEWS News Social Mar 12,2023 Baseball Evaluations 7, 8, 9 Yr old Evaluations for Minors Kids Pitch Baseball Read More Jane C. Nylander, a long-time student of New England interiors, will deliver a lecture on Oct. 18 entitled At Home in Portsmouth, 1750-1850. Stacy hit a grounder down the third base line, which brought in Spencer to tie the game at 2-2. Members of the district championship team managed byCampion whos assisted by coaches Jay Brule, Bill Boiani and Dan Smith are: Tyler Boiani, Lachlan Bronson, Kane Brule, Ryan Campion, Thomas Desrosiers, Carter Doran, Tyler Doucet, Brady Fanning, Ryan Grant, Ben Humm, Jacob Labonte, Andrew Mau, Riven Patel and Mason Smith. 65 talking about this. This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Athenaeum announces lectures: 'Portsmouth, NH: Evolution 1623-2023, Athenaeum announces lectures: 'Portsmouth, NH: Evolution 1623-2023. However, Portsmouth Little League applied for a grant for something a little different they were looking to grow the game through player development. "I was very nervous, but I knew thatif I was nervous, then I couldn't do it," Sparks said. Game. In the bottom of the first inning, Salem's Castillo reached first base on a fielder's choice, and had sights set on stealing second base. Copyright 2003-2023 Guests and members of the public are welcome to attend the entire series by becoming a Friend of the Athenaeum for as little as $25 per year, payable at the door. I didnt think wed get him at home, but Im very happy about that play.. The talk will follow the gundalows through their final commercial sails in the early 1900s and their brief local revival in 1950. Benn Humm pitched a complete game, five-hitter with seven strikeouts. After playing two games in two days the Portsmouth Little League Major Division all-stars had to hang around 13 days to participate in their next contest and then were forced to wait another week to compete again. 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Former Exeter High Schoolboyslacrosse head coach Gerry Holly is offering a youth campat Linden Street fields from July 20-23 for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 14. Players on the rise: High school baseball: The future is bright for these 4 Newport County players. Most gameswillstart at 10 a.m. For more information, visitwww.sfbl.usor contact Dave Adam atdaveadam5@yahoo.comor (203) 668-7649. Salem's Brandan Pelletier then hit a hard-hit liner to first baseman Cam Stacy, who dropped the ball, but second basemen Alex Hodsdon was there to recoverand fire to Stacy who stepped on first for the final out. Portsmouth was held to just one hit by Salem starting pitcher Brayden Castillo for 52/3 innings but kept pushing forward. Sessions were held twice a week, each lasting an hour or hour-and-a-half. In February 2016, Little League presented Portsmouth Little League with a $15,000 grant. The closing portion of the talk will cover their return to the area beginning in 1982 and their importance today in protecting the Piscataqua Regions maritime heritage and environment. YoungMoreau said his mindset was simple: strike them out or get them out, and then win the game, he said. "To not lose at least one game to them, personally I was surprised. In the late 70s, the league launched a softball program. Stacy, Portsmouth's starter,delivered a strike, and catcher Jack Spencer fired a laser to shortstop Jack Moreau, who appliedthe tag. July 23 - 26 Worcester, Mass. We had to start thinking creatively to keep our girls from leaving Little League for the AAU programs, said Stacie Iannuccillo MacDonald, Vice President of Portsmouth Softball. Diary entries, probate inventories, newspaper advertisements, and excerpts from private letters will be combined with illustrations of documented household furnishings to illuminate the changing taste and advancing technology that enriched the lives of local residents. Portsmouth (8-0) will play at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grappone Field in Concord againstthe winner of Thursday night's Concord (6-2) and Laconia (4-4) game. In the first inning, Salem was threatening to put the first runs up on the scoreboard with runners on first and second, and just one out in their back pocket. "That was a perfect throw by Spencer," Moreau said. Sessions were held twice a week, each lasting an hour or hour-and-a-half. Seacoast Cancer Cluster: Report does not link illnesses to pollution. They put two runs on to tie it, and here we are. Portsmouth never trailed in the game, but every time they scored in the top of the inning, Salem tied the game in the bottom. Below are some highlights of Portsmouths four district victories. And the player development program they initiated through the Little League Grow the Game Grant Program is helping this league provide more quality experiences for the female athletes in its community! After a break for the summer, the Athenaeum lecture series resumes on Sept. 20 with Ed Caylors talk, Trading on the Gundalow. The Portsmouth Little League softball program has approximately 55 players, beginning at the Tee Ball level. Portsmouth Little League started 60 years ago, and in the early 1970s, allowed girls to play baseball in the Little League (Major) Division. PORTSMOUTH The Portsmouth Little League 10-12 all-star team scored five runs in the fifth inning and beat Concord, 9-5, in a district round-robin game Monday at Hislop Field. College and professional coaches taught the program. While the Major Division softball squad lost in the District Tournament final, they played well as a team and played in sync. ! Portsmouth Little League in Rhode Island was looking for help with their softball program, hoping to enhance the experience and inspire girls to hit the field. "A lot of people assumed they'd be the two teams in the finals. "The idea was to get a force out at any base," Moreau said. Allteams will play two five-inning games each week through late Octoberwith unique rules to ensure learning and participation duringgames. I was like oh, we could have this in the bag., Amazing, that was incredible, coach Moreau said. Down to their final out, two-out rally chants rang from the Portsmouth dugout, so much so, that the ump had to quiet them down. The Portsmouth 10-12 Little League Team defeated Concord Little League, 8-5, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, to advance to the New Hampshire District 2 championship round. This years series concludes on Nov. 15 when Proprietor Rodney Rowland presents Water Has a Memory: Sea Level Rise, Our Past, Our Future. PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth Little League's ages 10-12 team has reached the New Hampshire District 2 championship round. Sparks recorded an out to begin the inning, then walked the next two batters, and Jack Moreau came in for relief in a big spot. Hunter Hendersondelivered atwo-rundoublein Portsmouth's five-run fifth. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Defense, Team! They were initially led by Lt. Gov. According to Jere Daniell, writing in Colonial New Hampshire, the Wentworths owed their political success to hard work, their understanding of New Hampshire politics and good luck. After taking the lead in the top of the eighth, Moreau, who took over pitching in the seventh, needed three outs to complete the "two-out rally" chants. Little League as a whole was not federally chartered until1964. Box scores are unofficial. Bristol/Warren jumped to 1-0 lead in first inning on a first-pitch homer. I didnt know if they were going to catch it, because they caught the last one I hit like that, Stacy said. 96 talking about this. Visit us at www.portsmouthlittleleague.com Portsmouth Little League-Portsmouth, NH After playing two games in two days the Portsmouth Little League Major Division all-stars had to hang around 13 days to participate in their next contest and then were forced to wait another week to compete again. Just minutes away from being drenched in Gatorade and water, Moreau said, These kids, they dont give up. So, they turned to theLittle League Grow The Game Grant Program. With runners on first and second, and in a tie game at 4-4, Moreau retired the next two batters, Nico Cardinale, pop out to first, and Mason Wiles, pop out to third. Little League of Portsmouth, RI will provide a positive baseball and softball experience for players, families, coaches, and the community. That one set the tone because it knocked a run off the board, Moreau said. For further information, please emailpyf.website@gmail.com. 22 were here. He made over 500 appearances for five different English clubs between 1995 and 2008 Credit: Getty Images - Getty. The local stars captured the District 2 championship on July 16 in Bristol when they defeated Bristol/Warren 8-4. Portsmouth put forth a workmanlike effort en route to the district title as its largest margin of victory was four runs. We had to start thinking creatively to keep our girls from leaving Little League for the AAU programs, said Stacie Iannuccillo MacDonald, Vice President of Portsmouth Softball. Each program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library of the Portsmouth Athenaeum at 9 Market Square in Portsmouth, N.H. (unless otherwise noted). And Ithink we did surprise some of the other teams. All the hard work payed off. Ben Humm hurled a complete game and struck out nine, Unsung heroes: High school baseball: These 4 Newport County players assumed the role, Portsmouth took the field 13 days after it played its last game. The program has greatly assisted local leagues from around the world, providing more than a million dollars to make sure children have opportunities to enjoy the game they love. Report does not link illnesses to pollution. All Rights Reserved. The ex-footie star ran out for teams including Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth in . . All rights reserved. Tyler Boiani stroked a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to give Portsmouth the lead. Players on the rise: High school baseball: The future is bright for these 4 Newport County players. Its only two runs, Moreau said he told his team. West Portsmouth American Little League serves youth baseball and softball players in the Washington-Nile District of Scioto. Ferrelli (two hits, tworuns, twoRBI) scored the first run of the game with a line-drive home run over the left field fence giving Portsmouth a 1-0 lead in the first inning. While we will always appreciate outstanding play on the field, it is hoped that years from now, our players will remember their great friendships before their great plays. And Ithink we did surprise some of the other teams. Win or lose Portsmouth will play District 1 winner Johnston or District 3 winner North Kingstown/Wickford on Monday in the double-elimination tourney. Attendance at programs is free for Athenaeum proprietors, subscribers and friends. "I was looking to get a run there," Spencer said. Ben Humm hurled a complete game and struck out nine, Unsung heroes: High school baseball: These 4 Newport County players assumed the role, Portsmouth took the field 13 days after it played its last game. I was super excited when it dropped. The Portsmouth Little League 10-12 all-star team scored five runs in the fifth inning and beat Concord, 9-5, in a district round-robin game Monday at Hislop Field. Teams in this Division would have the opportunity to play teams from other District 2 towns for the regular season. Then, Saturday's hero, Cam Stacy, hit an RBI single to left to tie the game at 2-2. Tyler Boiani stroked a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to give Portsmouth the lead. If kids are successful and have fun, theyll want to keep playing Little League. While the grant was used mostly for player development, the league also used a portion of the funds for field improvements and the addition of a batting cage. Tyler Boiani pitched a complete-game, three-hitter and struck out eight. In the late 70s, the league launched a softball program. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "And I love it.". Those were big outs, no doubt.