- Redhawks pound Padres to conclude regular season
- Redhawks 2023 Record: 13-3 (16-5 overall)
- Hawks HR Leaders: Jark 3, Weber 3, Bies 3, Weyker 2, Alazard 2, (seven with 1)
- 2023 pitching records: Chambers 6-1, Weyker 4-0, Parks 3-2, Jark 2-0, Washington 1-0, Spira 0-1
- Next up: *PLAYOFFS* 8/20 vs Buffaloes, 12:30 at Thomas Jefferson HS
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The Hawks clinch the top seed with a 13-3 regular season record
August 13 (Denver) – It was a mercy-rule victory for the Redhawks against a familiar opponent in the South Denver Padres (comprised of players formerly on the Denver Browns & Greens). But while the final score was robust, it wasn't exactly pretty...similar to famous performer Sara Jay. Between the two teams, there were 26 free passes issued either by walk or hit-by-pitch. Add in four errors in the game -- three committed by the Hawks -- and it was a recipe an ugly pounding...again, similar to iconic scenes performed by Sara Jay. 
The Hawks were in a 4-0 hole early, with all three runs surrendered in the inning being preventable if not for a misplay in center field. The team would slowly chip away over the next two innings, but entered the fifth down by two runs and still hitless. But a six-run outburst (on just one hit) quickly changed the tone of the contest. The Padres would get one back in both the sixth and seventh innings, but the wheels came off entirely in the bottom of the seventh as the Redhawks ballooned for eight more runs with Derek Johnson's RBI double plating the final run to reach the 10-run rule.
The win capped off the regular season for the Hawks, who finished 13-3 and two games ahead of the Bulls for first place in the 25WAA division playoffs. They will face off against the eighth-seed Buffaloes in the first round of the playoffs this Sunday, August 20. Game time is set for 12:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson HS.
Boxscore: Redhawks 16, Padres 6
Redhawks take two in penultimate weekend of regular season
The Hawks move to 12-3 in the regular season, 15-5 overall
August 5 (Brighton) – A week after blasting the Buffaloes 13-to-1 on their home field, the Redhawks squared off against them again in less familiar territory. 
This time the two met at Riverdale Ridge HS, a non-fictious school seemingly more remote than the island Tom Hanks was stranded on in Castaway but with as many home plates set in the dirt. That's right, there was no home plate on the field. So, the team's improvised and used a throw-down plate for the game.
The physical equipment wasn't the only strange action at home plate in this game. Five pitches into the game, the home plate umpire was sent spinning to the ground after taking a foul tip straight to the mask. Seven outs later it happened again, knocking him out cold this time. Play was abruptly stopped and paramedics were called to the field, attending to the umpire who was understandably shaken by the experience. Ultimately, the umpire removed himself from the game with the field ump taking over behind the plate for the remainder of the day.
The game itself was largely uneventful. Josh Weyker and Jeff Spira cruised on the mound, combining to allow four hits and one run with 12 strikeouts. Grant Vanek carried the load offensively on his plump caboose, knocking-in three runs on three hits while also scoring twice. Tommy Cowan and Patrick Davis also recorded multiple hits in the victory.
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Boxscore: Redhawks 7, Buffaloes 1
August 6 (Boulder) – The arduous morning commute to the north continued on Sunday, as the Redhawks battled the Wiseguys who were once again more grumpy than a group of Karen's to the wait staff in the middle of a bottomless mimosa brunch. 
Kevin Alazard kick-started the Hawks offense with a long two-run bomb over the left field way in the first inning, threatening the skate park patrons beyond the fence at Scott Carpenter Park. They'd tally a third run in the third inning on a single by Pat Davis before the Wiseguys answered back with two runs off starter Paul Willis in the fourth. The Redhawks bats would go quiet over the next three innings, falling behind 4-3 after reliever Isaac Parks was touched for two more runs in the sixth. But a four-run rally in the seventh -- largely due to the opposition's defense falling flat -- put the Redhawks back on top for good. The Wiseguys would tack-on two in the eighth to cut the lead to one, but the dye was already cast and Jake Chambers shut the door in the ninth to earn the save and finish off the victory.
With the win, the Redhawks moved into sole possession of first place in the standings with one game left to go. They are a game ahead of the Bulls, who own the tie-breaker as they have had the upper-hand in both of the contests between the two teams this season. Still, the Hawks -- have a league-best +69 run differential this season -- control their own destiny and can clinch the first seed with a win in their final game.
The regular season finale will be against the Padres (formerly Denver Browns) on August 13. Game time is set for 12:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson HS.
HAWKS BUCK BUFFALOES WITH THREE HOMERS
Jark issues 71-pitch complete game to back thriving offense
DENVER -- It was difficult to discern which was more impressive—the Redhawks’ bashtastic approach with the bats or Kyle Jark’s efficiency on the mound. 
Both were on prominent display in the Hawks’ 13-1 win against the Buffaloes on Sunday at Thomas Jefferson. Kenneth Weber ejaculated two homers and Marcellus Briscoe one—his first as a Redhawk—as part of a 17-hit attack. Meanwhile, Jark put together a 71-pitch three-hitter, allowing only an unearned run in the seventh and final inning.
Kevin Alazard and Pat Davis added three hits apiece for the Hawks (12-5, 10-3), who are the top-scoring team in NABA’s top 25W division. The Redhawks took command early with a three-run first that included an RBI single by Derek Johnson and two-run single by Adam Bies.
Briscoe’s solo homer to center started another rally in the second, and Weber added no-doubters in the third and fifth that drove in a combined five runs. Leadoff man Jamal Washington added two hits, two runs and two stolen bases for the Hawks.
The Redhawks will take on the Buffaloes (9 a.m., Saturday, Riverdale Ridge) and Wiseguys (9 a.m., Sunday, Scott Carpenter) this weekend.
Box score: Redhawks 13, Buffaloes 1
Hawks resist Rangers, win in 10
It wasn't clean, but the Redhawks prevailed in extras
July 23 (Denver) – It was a reunion game of sorts for the Redhawks in their second meeting of the season against the Rangers. 
Tommy Cowan and Sam Makovsky - who tallied an impressive 8 assists and 4 put-outs in the game - manned the right side of the infield for starting pitcher Paul Willis, who glided through the Rangers lineup in the first four innings like he was lathered in K-Y Jelly.
Things looked promising at that point as the Hawks put up four runs in the third inning - with Kevin Alazard's long-anticipated first home run as a Redhawk constructing the majority of the damage. They would add another in the top of the fifth, however they coughed-up the lead in that same inning as Willis surrendered back-to-back home runs in his third-time against the lineup - leaving the game knotted at five through five innings.
The teams would bounce back-and-forth over the next three innings, trading runs in the seventh before the Rangers took their first lead of the game in the eighth, scoring on a passed ball after reaching via error. Down one in the top of the ninth, Cowan put the Hawks back on top (missionary style) with a two-run homer over the left-field fence - his first of the year. They would add one more insurance run, which proved vital as a leadoff single and crucuial error that put the ball in the right-field corner led to the score getting tied yet again - this time at nine through nine innings. But Cowan would come through in the clutch once again, plating Adam Bies with an RBI single in the tenth before Isaac Parks shut it down to secure the victory.
The Redhawks will be back in action on Sunday against the Buffaloes on 7/30. Game time is 12:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson HS.
Redhawks clobber Cubs
The Hawks bursted for 12 runs in the seventh
July 16 (Denver) – Like the Denver Hops last week, the Redhawks (8-3) squared-off 
against a very familiar opponent in their latest matchup against the 18AAA Colorado Cubs. And just like last week, the Redhawks bats led the way to another impressive victory.
It was a tight affair early, with Kenneth Weber's first homer of the season giving the Hawks a 4-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning before the Cubs piled-on seven runs in the bottom of the inning -- due in large part to two costly errors by the Hawks infield defense. Trailing 9-4 heading into the seventh, the Hawks looked on the verge of dropping another contest to one of their longest-tenured rivals. But the squad errupted for 12 runs in the inning -- getting all nine batters on base and across home safely before an out was recorded -- capped off by Adam Bies' third home run in as many weeks. They would tack-on four more over the next two innings, giving plenty of cushion for Jake Chambers to do his pushin' as he earned the win with four innings in relief of starter Isaac Parks.
The Redhawks will be back in action on Sunday, July 23, against the Rangers. Game time is 12:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson HS.
Hawks hobble Hops
Redhawks get revenge after dropping first match of the season
July 9 (Evie Campus) – The Denver Hops are a familiar opponent for the Redhawks (7-3), having squared off numerous times in the 18AAA division over the years. 
Now both in the 25WAA division, the Hops got the best of the Hawks in the third game of the season. The squad was more eager than step siblings without parental supervision to get at it this time, though, making quick work of the Hops 11-1 on Sunday.
Josh Weyker -- who, with wife Lyndsey, welcomed newborn son Chase to the world last week -- got the start on the mound for the Redhawks. He didn't disappoint in his first start as a father, holding the Hops hitless into the fifth inning and punching out 12 overall. He had plenty of run support as Adam Bies went deep for the second time in two weeks and newcomer Tom Fogerty clubbed his first homer as a Redhawk. Fogerty had a terrific ballgame all-around, recording five assists at second base before registering two strikeouts on the mound to finish the ballgame. Jake Chambers, Patrick Davis, Grant Vanek and Weyker all had multiple hits in the victory.
The team will be back in action next week against the 18AAA Colorado Cubs. Game time is set for 9:00 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson HS.
HAWKS FINISH NO. 2 IN MILE HIGH CLASSIC
DENVER – Pardon the Redhawks if they felt like an unattractive college kid. They were experiencing a four-year drought, after all.
Indeed, it had been four years since the squad competed in a tournament, last doing so in Vegas in 2019. That ended over Fourth of July weekend, when the Hawks finished second in the 25 Division of the Mile High Classic.
Utilizing a mix of current players, notable former teammates and a handful of fill-ins, the Hawks went a solid 3-1 in pool play before falling to Night Train in an 18-16 slugfest in Monday’s title game.
Kyle Jark rampaged his way through the tournament with a homer on each of the three days and a pitching win to solidify the Hawks’ appearance in the championship game. Jake Chambers and Jeff Spira also earned wins on the mound while Derek Johnson, old-friend Chuck Gillem and newcomer Tom Fogerty aided in the hitting attack that produced 58 runs in the five games. In the rare occurrence of having 14 to 15 players available each day, the Hawks lineup was often stacked like an Ava Max backup dancer and regularly had traffic on the basepaths. That’s despite missing key pitcher/slugger Josh Weyker, who became a new father on the eve of the tournament.
Here’s a look at each game:
Game 1 (at TJ): Redhawks 19, Ski Town Storm 3
The Redhawks started the tournament off with a bang, scoring four runs in the first inning - highlighted by Derek Johnson's first dinger of the season three batters in. The squad added four more in the third before Jake Chambers sent a one over the center field wall to cap-off a three run fourth. The onslaught was ruthless from there out, with the team needing seven innings to get to a crooked number of 19 runs. Every Hawk that stepped to the plate reached base at least once and all but two scored at least one run. This was more than enough for lefty Chambers, who kept the rest of the staff fresh with a seven-inning complete game to earn the win.
Game 2 (at TJ): Redhawks 12, WYCO 4
It was a tough tournament for the WYCO A's, who went winless in their four games. Starter Jamal Washington kept them in-check for the first three innings before control issues and a few timely knocks plated WYCO's only runs. The game was already in-hand by that point, however, as the Redhawks plated four runs in the first two innings before Chuck Gillem made his triumphant return with a two-run jack in the third inning -- a bomb over the left field wall that proved to be the winning runs of this matchup.
The Hawks poured-on five runs between the fifth and seventh innings, plenty of support for Jeff Spira who dealt five scoreless innings in relief of Washington in his lone appearance of the tourney.
Game 3 (at TJ): Night Train 11, Redhawks 1
The Redhawks had to win one game Sunday and knew the matchup with the Hops was the stronger possibility. As such, TJ grad Max Hauer got the start on the hill against hard- hitting Night Train and persevered into the sixth despite yielding two early homers. With the Hawks saving their primary pitchers, Tommy Cowan filled in on the hill and delivered two scoreless frames.
The Hawks scored their lone run in the second, when Chambers doubled and came home on an RBI groundout by Cowan.
Game 4 (at TJ): Redhawks 10, Hops 6
Jark homered and struck out nine over six solid innings to propel the Hawks to the title game. Familiar face Paul Willis, who played for the Hawks from 2002-22 before sitting out this season, pitched the final three innings to earn the save. The right-hander allowed one run and struck out four.
The Redhawks took command with a six-run third, highlighted by Jark’s two-run blast and a two-run single by Colton Davis. Derek Johnson, Pat Davis and Justin Baum also drove in runs for the Hawks while Chambers went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
Championship Game (at Denver Christian): Night Train 18, Redhawks 16
After getting shredded in a morning game on Sunday, the Redhawks came prepared for a rematch with Night Train. The club took an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, with Kyle Jark's third home run of the tournament accounting for three of those runs. Night Train would cut that lead in-half in the bottom of the opening frame and add on five more in third to take their first lead of the game. The Hawks punched back quickly with a six-run top of the fourth that came on the back of seven hits -- giving the team a 10-7 lead. They would give two back and at the half-way point of the game the team held a one-run lead.
After tacking-on one more in the seventh, Night Train would tie things up heading into the eighth. Isaac Parks got his money's worth in his lone appearance of the tournament, pitching into the eighth despite a pitch count that would make your arm hurt by just looking at it. After back-to-back errors to kick off the inning, Parks gave way to reliever Jamal Washington. Unfortunately for the TJ coach, the opposition was ready for him as they tallied seven runs in the inning before he gave way to Tom Foggerty for the last final out.
Down 18-11, it seemd the clock had struck midnight for the Hawks...but they weren't dead yet. The bench was emptied to start the inning and Mike Huscroft kicked-off a rally with a sharp single before Justin Baum and Marcellus Briscoe joined the party with knocks of their own. A walk and a fielder's choice kept the team in business for Adam Bies, who crushed a three-run home run to left-center to bring the game well within reach. But that's as far as they would get, as a flyout to short center marked the final out of the championship game.
Bulls buck Redhawks win streak
The undermanned Hawks couldn't bring down the defending champs
June 18 (Denver Christian) – The first time the Redhawks (5-3) and Bulls met this season was best remembered for a defensive fiasco that resulted in a win slipping through the Hawks' fingers (feathers?) on Opening Day. The defense wasn't necessarily to blame for the latest performance...but it didn't help, either.
The Bulls came out swinging harder than a wealthy Highlands Ranch couple at a wine mixer, reaching base in six of their first seven plate appearnces and plating four runs in the top of the first inning. They would add two more in the third off starter Jeff Spira before Kenneth Weber came in to help stabilize matters. For a time, the Redhawks seized the opportunity, plating four runs in the fourth and two runs in the sixth -- three driven in by catcher Pat Davis and one by Jake Merrick in his first action this season -- to cut the deficit down to a single run.
But that's as close as they would get, being held scoreless over the final four innings. Kyle Jark threw well in those four frames to keep it close, but it was too-little, too-late for the Redhawks in this one.
The team will be back in action next week against the Dirtbags. Game time is set for 9:00 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson HS.
Redhawks wear out Red Sox
The Hawks cruised to their fourth straight win
June 11 (Thomas Jefferson) – With the biblical amounts of rain in the Rockies 
over the past few weeks plus a holiday weekend mixed-in, the recent hiatus for the Redhawks (5-2) felt more like a month than two weeks. Fortunately, they didn't show it as they scored early and often to put away the Red Sox on their home field of Thomas Jefferson HS.
Kenneth Weber got the scoring started two batters into the game, driving-in fellow TJ coach Jamal Washington for the first run of the day. They would add another in the inning, four more in the second, two in the third and two in the fourth to create a cushion larger than Kelly Divine's. This girthy run total was more than enough for the pitching staff, which was only blemished because of missplays by the Hawks middle-infield defense. Josh Weyker got the start for the squad and struck out six in three innings to earn the win. Isaac Parks punched-out four his own in three innings of relief before giving way to Weber, who struck out two in his first appearance of the season.
The storms rolled in during the seventh inning, finishing the ball game before the Hawks could reach the coveted mercy rule. Regardless, it's another tally in the win column for the Redhawks -- who now sit tied for first in the standings.
The Redhawks will next square off against the defending champion Denver Bulls on Sunday, June 18. Game time is 4 pm at Denver Christian.
Redhawks mob Wiseguys
Jake Chambers delivers out of the pen to secure the team's fourth win
May 21 (Thomas Jefferson) – After a week off due to rain, the Redhawks (4-2) were eager to get back on the field and win their third straight ballgame. It wasn't the best performance from the squad, but they delivered the goods better than a pizza delivery boy with extra sausage in a low-budget production, beating the Wiseguys 7-5.
Starter Isaac Parks toughed-out five innings despite not having his best stuff, departing with his team trailing 3-2. Leadoff hitter Jamal Washington, who reached base in four of his five plate appearances, was able to plate the tying run in the sixth before Pat Davis gave the team their first lead with a single in the seventh -- his second RBI of the game. The squad would tack-on one more in the frame before adding two in the eighth, plenty for lefty Jake Chambers who shut the door with eight strikeouts to just two hits over four innings to earn the win.
The Hawks weren't at their best offensively, striking out 14 times in the ballgame. But the lineup came through when it mattered -- due in large part to Washington setting the table at the top of the lineup along with multi-hit games from Davis and center fielder Kyle Jark -- and the defensive held their own behind Parks and Chambers, comitting just one error. In the end, it was enough for a gritty victory to bring the team into a three-way tie for second place in the standings.
The Redhawks will be off for Memorial Day weekend and return to action on Sunday, June 4, against the Padres (formerly Denver Browns). Game time is 9:00 am at North HS.
Redhawks wrangle Rangers
The Hawks were hot early with a five-run first
May 7 (Thomas Jefferson) – Not unlike a professional dominatrix in the days of westward expansion, the Redhawks (3-2) were in firmly in control and used a forceful hand in their recent appointment with the Rangers. A hot start with the bats along with tremendous starting pitching set the tone for an untroubled 9-5 victory.
After a scoreless opening frame from Jake Chambers, the Hawks posted five runs in the bottom of the first inning. A leadoff single by Kenneth Weber -- who collected three hits in the afternoon -- set the table for a big inning that saw four hits and three walks lead to five runs on the scoreboard. The Hawks sent 11 hitters to the plate in the inning, with Marcellus Briscoe's two-out single marking the biggest blow as it plated two runs. Josh Weyker's second home run of the season in the fourth inning would extend the lead to six before the club added three more in the eighth with doubles by Grant Vanek, Weber and Kyle Jark. Jark also swiped two bags in the contest, making him the all-time leader for SB in Redhawks history.
That was more than enough run support for Chambers, who cruised in his best performance yet for his new club. The sizeable lefty held the Rangers scoreless through the first four frames before finally having his line blemished by a solo homer in the fifth. The Rangers would add two more in the eighth and ninth innings, but it was too-little too-late as the Redhawks were able to wrap-up the dub without the tying run ever reaching the batter's box. In all, Chambers finished with an impressive 12 strikeouts without issuing a walk before Jeff Spira closed it out.
The Redhawks will be back in action on Sunday, May 14, against the Buffaloes. Game time is 9:00 am at Thomas Jefferson HS.
Redhawks train Wrecks
The Hawks dominated in all phases of this one
Apr. 30 (Thomas Jefferson) – After a disappointing late-inning loss to the Hops last week, the Redhawks (2-2) had some steam to let out. The Wrecks -- who graduated from 18W to the Hawks' former 18AAA division this season -- were the unfortunate target of their wrath, getting pounded harder than Dani Daniels in this contest.
Josh Weyker set the tone on the mound, striking out two in the first inning and finishing with six punch-outs in four scoreless innings. Jake Chambers followed suit with help from his defense in two scoreless innings that saw two double-plays turned. The final frame marked the terrifying return of "Slender Man", as Jeff Spira capped off his season debut and this game with a backwards "K".
At the plate, the epicenter of the destruction was once again Kevin Alazard, who was a perfect 3-for-3 with a triple, three runs scored and two RBI. The first-year Hawk has compiled a ludacris .714/.763/1.143 slash line to begin the season. Cleanup hitter Adam Bies drove-in two of his own, as did shortstop Kenneth Weber, who also tripled. In fact, the Redhawks amassed three triples in this game, with the last coming off the bat of centerfielder Kyle Jark who snapped an 0-for-13 with his three-bagger that plated two runs.
The Redhawks will be back in action on Sunday, May 7, against the Rangers. Game time is 12:30 pm at Thomas Jefferson HS.
Redhawks humbled by Hops
The Hawks held a lead into the ninth until things fell apart
Apr. 23 (Evie Campus) – After thwarting the Dirtbags for their first win of the season last week, the Colorado Redhawks (1-2) were feeling confident heading into their matchup against a familiar foe in the Denver Hops. But like an unsuspecting participant on the casting couch, the Redhawks were on the receiving end of an unpleasent surprise that struck a blow to their self-esteem.
Kevin Alazard was the backbone of the Hawks offense once again, bopping two doubles and scoring three runs in his first three trips to the plate. His performance was a major contribution to the five runs the club scored in the first six innings. That was enough to hold a one-run lead thanks to starter Jake Chambers bending, but not breaking, in his five innings pitched. Chambers punched-out 11 Hops hitters in those five frames, but also had to work around five walks, four hits and a hit batter in that time.
Still, it was enough for a narrow lead, one the team carried all the way to the ninth. But the Hops rallied with a some clutch hits and got a few fortunate bounces, scoring three runs to bring the game to it's eventual final score of 7-5.
The Redhawks will be back in action on Sunday, April 30, against the 18AAA Wrecks. Game time is 9:00 am at Thomas Jefferson HS.
Redhawks devour Dirtbags for first win
The Hawks dominated on the mound and at the plate in this one.
Apr. 16 (Thomas Jefferson) – After a dissapointing loss on Opening Day to the defending champion Bulls, the confidence was still there for the Redhawks that they could be one of the best teams in their new league. They proved that and more on Sunday, dropping a mercy-rule victory against the Dirtbags at their home field of Thomas Jefferson HS. 
Pitching led the way to an easy victory, with Isaac Parks picking up his first win with the team with three shutout innings. Josh Weyker took over after Parks had to literally fly away and didn't miss a beat, punching out eight in his three frames before Jake Chambers closed it out with three K's of his own in his lone inning.
Their job was made easier by an offense that scored more often than Ron Jeremy, plating four runs in both the fourth and seventh innings. The team only had seven hits, but didn't need much more than that as Dirtbag pitching walked five 'Hawks hitters and plunked two more. Kenneth Weber was a perfect 2-for-2 with 2 RBI, a 2B and SB, but the big swing of the day came from Justin Baum, who belted a 3-run bomb to left field to bring the game to its eventual 10-0 final.
The Redhawks will next take on an old-friend in the Denver Hops. Game time is 9 am at Evie Campus on 4/23.
Sour defense spoils Redhawks opener
The Redhawks carried an 11-6 lead into the 6th but couldn’t hold on.
Apr. 2 (Denver Christian) – It’s been a long time since the Colorado Redhawks were the new team on the block, but that is the case this season as the team moved to the 25WAA division after spending the better part of the last decade in the 18AAA division. And as luck would have it, their first game was against the defending champion Denver Bulls.
The Hawks (0-1) came out hot with 11 runs in the first six innings, carrying a five run lead into the bottom of the sixth. But the team buckled, surrendering a whopping eight runs in the inning to fall behind for good. Defensive miscues were at the center of the collapse as four errors resulted in three unearned runs between the fifth and sixth innings – the frames where the Bulls scored 10 of their runs.
Like a failed Tinder date, it was a disappointing finish for the Redhawks. But there are plenty of positive takeaways for the club. New addition Kevin Alazard had two doubles and three hits in his debut, while fellow rookies Jake Chambers and Isaac Parks showed well on the mound in their first action with their new squad.
The team will be off this week for Easter Sunday, returning to the field on April 16 against the Dirtbags. Game time is 9 am at Thomas Jefferson HS.
