Wayne American Legion plays in the Main Line American Legion Baseball League. Wayne Legion Baseball sponsors four youth baseball teams in Wayne, Pennsylvania--a suburb ten miles west of Philadelphia.
Wayne Headed Back To Regionals July 12, 2011 —
First of all congrats on getting to the regionals again and winning the league for the third time in four years. I do want you to know that I offered to play out the league playoffs and Narberth declined. So we are technically co-champs but the way we pieced this playoff run together, I would consider you the lone standing champs. A job well done.
Now for the Regional Information. The Region 3 site this year will be Owen J. Roberts HS in Chester County. All games will be played at this site. The regionals are a double elimination tournament just like the Main Line Playoffs. Our first game will be Saturday at 4:00. We will be playing the Lower Bucks League Champion. Not sure who that is just yet. Please see the bracket info below.
We will also practice this week at Radnor HS on Thursday and Friday. Practice will be at 5:30.
I will let you know what time we will be meeting on Saturday after I attend the tournament meeting on Thursday. Be prepared to arrive early as we will have to register the team and we must all be there at the same time. And last but not least please pass this info along to your parents. I will post it on the website as well.
LOCATION OF TOURNAMENT
Owen J. Roberts High School 981 Ridge Road Pottstown, PA 19465
SEATING/ACCOMODATIONS
Lawn and bleacher seating, shade trees, bring lawn chairs for best view of field. Porta-potties on site. "Ballpark" food and soft drinks for sale. Ticket required for admission...will be sold at entrance to the field on game day-Tournament passes available.
GAME PHOTOS
Paul Brady Photography will be on location during the entire Regional Tournament capturing all the action of every game. Photos will be available online to view and purchase at the following website: http://www.paulbradyphoto.com/2011_american_legion_region3_playoffs
TOURNAMENT BRACKET
GAME 1 SATURDAY JULY 16 9:45AM SPRING CITY RED SOX VS GREATER NORRISTOWN
GAME 2 SATURDAY JULY 16 1PM FORT WASHINGTON VS PHILADELPHIA
GAME 3 SATURDAY JULY 16 4PM LOWER BUCKS VS WAYNE
GAME 4 SATURDAY JULY 16 7PM NARBERTH VS NORCHESTER
GAME 5 SUNDAY JULY 17 9;45AM LOSER GAME 1 VS LOSER GAME 3
GAME 6 SUNDAY JULY 17 1PM LOSER GAME 2 VS LOSER GAME 4
GAME 7 SUNDAY JULY 17 4PM WINNER GAME 1 VS WINNER GAME 3
GAME 8 SUNDAY JULY 17 7PM WINNER GAME 2 VS WINNER GAME 4
GAME 9 MONDAY JULY 18 12;30PM WINNER GAME 6 VS LOSER GAME 7
GAME 10 MONDAY JULY 18 4PM WINNER GAME 5 VS LOSER GAME 8
GAME 11 MONDAY JULY 18 7PM WINNER GAME 7 VS WINNER GAME 8
GAME 12 TUESDAY JULY 19 4PM WINNER GAME 9 VS LOSER GAME 11
GAME 13 TUESDAY JULY 19 7PM WINNER GAME 10 VS WINNER GAME 11
GAME 14 WEDNESDAY JULY 20 12;30PM WINNER GAME 12 VS WINNER GAME 13
GAME 15 (IF NECESSARY) WINNER GAME 11 & LOSER GAME 13 OR WINNER GAME 13 VS LOSER GAME 14 (IF FIRST LOSS)
2011 Playoff Seedings July 1, 2011 —
1. Wayne
2. Broomall
3. Upper Darby
4. Concord
5. Narberth
6. Springfield
7. Norwood
8. Aston
9. Nether Providence
10. Haverford
Main Line Playoff Schedule July 1, 2011 —
Tuesday, 7-5:Game A, Team #7 vs. Team #10
Game B, Team #6 vs. Team #9
Wed, 7-6:Rain Date
Thurs, 7-7:Game #1, Team #1 vs. Winner of Game B-Varsity Field
Game #2, Team #2 vs. Winner of Game A-Odorisio
Game #3, Team #3 vs. Team #6-JV Field
Game #4, Team #4 vs. Team #5-Creek Field
Fri, 7-8:Game #5, Winner of Game #1 vs. Winner of Game #4-Varsity Field
Game #6, Winner of Game #2 vs. Winner of Game #3-Odorisio
Game #7, Loser of Game #1 vs. Loser of Game #4-JV Field
Game #8, Loser of Game #2 vs. Loser of Game #3-Creek Field
Sat, 7-9:Game #9, Winner of Game #5 vs. Winner of Game #6-Varsity
Game #10, Loser of Game #5 vs. Winner of Game #7-Odorisio
Game #11, Loser of Game #6 vs. Winner of Game #8-JV Field
Sun, 7-10:Game #12, Winner of Game #10 vs. Winner of Game #11-Varsity
Mon, 7-11:Game #13, Winner of Game #12 vs. Loser of Game #9-Varsity
Tue, 7-12:Game #14, Winner of Game #9 vs. Winner of Game #13-Varsity
Wed, 7-13:Game #15, If needed, Winner of Game #14 vs. Loser of Game #14
Weekday Games start at 5:30
Saturday Games start at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Games start at 1:00
***Game Locations can change due to field availability***
Wayne Secures #1 Seed for Main Line Playoffs July 1, 2011 —
The Wayne Senior Legion team has secured the #1 seed for the 2011 Main Line Playoffs. Wayne jumped ahead of Broomall-Newtwon during a hot streak that saw them winning 12 of there last 14 games. The team is 14-5 overall and 13-4 in the league. Wayne will now play on Thursday, July 7th at Radnor HS. All weekday games will now be at 5:30 instead of 6.
Wayne Legion Baseball Pick 'Em Contest
Team assignments for the Wayne Legion Baseball Pick 'Em contest are as follows.
WEEK 1 - Week of June 20
FIRST PLACE -- SONY BRAVIA 32" TV -- BARRY KATZ
SECOND PLACE -- GARMIN NUVI GPS -- JANET BELITSKY
1. INDIANS
2. BRAVES
3. ANGELS
4. REDS
5. YANKEES
6. DODGERS
7. A'S
8. TIGERS
9. PIRATES
10. PHILLIES
11. CARDINALS
12. WHITE SOX
13. RED SOX
14. MARINERS
15. GIANTS
16. ORIOLES
17. BREWERS
18. RANGERS
19. MARLINS
20. RAYS
21. ASTROS
22. ROYALS
23. METS
24. PADRES
25. TWINS
26. CUBS
27. DIAMONDBACKS
28. BLUE JAYS
29. ROCKIES
30. NATIONALS
WEEK 2 -- Week of June 27
FIRST PLACE -- XBOX 360 -- PANARESE FAMILY
SECOND PLACE -- APPLE IPOD TOUCH -- JIMMY WILSON (LOFTON)
1. CUBS
2. DODGERS
3. BRAVES
4. BLUE JAYS
5. MARLINS
6. ROCKIES
7. ORIOLES
8. TWINS
9. DIAMONDBACKS
10. ANGELS
11. METS
12. RAYS
13. WHITE SOX
14. ASTROS
15. PHILLIES
16. RED SOX
17. RANGERS
18. MARINERS
19. ROYALS
20. BREWERS
21. CARDINALS
22. NATIONALS
23. TIGERS
24. GIANTS
25. YANKEES
26. PADRES
27. INDIANS
28. PIRATES
29. A'S
30. REDS
WEEK 3 -- Week of July 4
FIRST PLACE -- ELLIS SCHAEFER (Adam Erkis)
SECOND PLACE -- JIMMY WILSON (James Lofton)
1. ORIOLES
2. RAYS
3. RANGERS
4. GIANTS
5. DIAMONDBACKS
6. PHILLLIES
7. MARINERS
8. CUBS
9. INDIANS
10. ROYALS
11. DODGERS
12. MARLINS
13. BRAVES
14. TIGERS
15. ROCKIES
16. ASTROS
17. TWINS
18. BLUE JAYS
19. CARDINALS
20. A'S
21. METS
22. PADRES
23. ANGELS
24. NATIONALS
25. PIRATES
26. YANKEES
27. WHITE SOX
28. BREWERS
29. REDS
30. RED SOX
Thank you for your support of the Wayne Legion Baseball program and good luck.
Marple Newtown Game Postponed June 13, 2011 —
Wednesday's game vs. Marple Newtown/Broomall has been postponed due to Radnor's graduation.
The 2011 Wayne Senior Legion Team May 20, 2011 —
1. Mark McGee-Pasceri: Radnor HS
2. Kyle VonHertsenberg: Radnor HS
3. Kyle Opet: Radnor HS
4. Mike Koerick: Radnor HS
5. Billy Greenfield: Radnor HS
6. Ellis Schaeffer: Radnor HS
7. Conor Walsh: Radnor HS
8. Kevin Connor: Radnor HS
9. Terence Quinn: Radnor HS
10 Anthony Knight: Kutztown University
11. Kyle Rosenbluth: The Shipley School
12. Spencer Stokes: The Shipley School
13. Mike Vellios: The Shipley School
14. Jonah Frey: The Shipley School
15. Dan Tornetta: The Haverford School
16. Jonah VonBemellen: Harriton HS
17. Jordan Santora: Lasalle HS
18. Taylor Wright: Episcopal Academy
Tryout Dates Set for Main Line Champs March 16, 2011 —
The 2011 Wayne Senior Legion team will conduct tryouts on April 3rd, April 10th and April 17th at Odorisio Park. Tryouts will be from 12:00-2:30. Any questions or concerns please contact head coach Bryan Bendowski at bendowski22@hotmail.com.
2011 Pre-Registration February 5, 2011 —
The 2011 Pre-Registration form can be located in the handout section. Please fill it out before March 1st and send it back via email. The pre-registration fee of $75 will be reimbursed if you don't make the team or will be applied to your team fee if you do make the team. This years fee has been set at $475 for Senior Legion. Any question or concers please don't hesitate to contact me asap bendowski22@hotmail.com. Tryouts dates and other important information will be posted so please check this website weekly.
Wayne Season Ends On Tough Loss In Regionals July 20, 2010 —
Wayne (18-14-3) suffered two early defeats in the PA American Legion Region 3 Tournament this past weekend. The first loss came from the hands of JP Mascaro by a score of 13-7. The second game was a hard fought 7-6 loss to Warminster. JP Mascaro who had won the Norristown League for the eighth consecutive year seemed to find every hole in the field offensively. Trailing 8-0 after three innings, Wayne managed to battle back and cut the deficit to 9-6 before the Norristown qualifier answered back with a few runs in the final innings. Kyle Opet's (Radnor) 6+ innings of relief pretty much allowed Wayne to battle back and keep it close. Anthony Knight (Radnor), John McCann (Shipley) and Dan Tornetta (Haverford School) each had two hits for Wayne.
In game two, Wayne battled back from a 6-1 deficit in the third inning and tied the game at 6-6 in the sixth inning. The game stayed tied until the bottom of the ninth. With the bases loaded and two outs and a 3-1 count on the hitter, Cameron Goddell stroked a single to left-center field to seal the win for Warminster. Alex Schupper (Harriton) took the loss but pitched 6+ innings of shutout baseball in relief of Mike Koerick (Radnor) who left the game with a leg injury. Frank Burke (Radnor) led all hitters with a 3-5 effort. Anthony Knight (Radnor) doubled and drove in two runs on the day and Kyle Vonhertsenberg (Radnor) contributed with an RBI double as well. Spencer Stokes (Radnor) and Mike Koerick (Radnor) each drove in a run for Wayne.
PA American Legion Baseball Region 3 Tournament Information July 16, 2010 —
Wayne will open up the Region 3 Tournament on Saturday, July 17th at Munro Park (Field 1) in Warminster. We will play JP Mascaro who is representative from the Norristown League. Game time will be 9:45 a.m. The team will have to be at Munro Park an hour before game time to check our team in so we will meet at Radnor HS at 7:30 a..m. Please make sure to clear all schedules this weekend and during the beginning of next week. Inclement weather may have us playing a doubleheader on any of the scheduled tournament dates.
There will also be a $5 admission fee to the tournament games each day or a flat rate of $15 for the tournament (parents only I think). I have listed the addresses for the sites of the games below. I will have some handouts for the boys to bring home after practice tonight as well.
Also, if we win on Saturday, we will play at 4:00 on Sunday at Munro Park, if we lose, then we will play at 9:45 a.m. at Munro Park. This is a double-elimination tournament. If there are any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me.
American Legion Region Three Tournament At Warminster (Leagues and seedings in parentheses) Field 1-Munro Park; Field 2-William Tennent High School
Saturday, July 17
Game 1: Ivy Ridge (Philadelphia) vs. Fort Washington (Lower Montco), Field 2, 9:45 a.m.
Game 2: J.P. Mascaro (Greater Norristown) vs. Wayne (Main Line), Field 1, 9:45 a.m.
Game 3: Newtown (Lower Bucks) vs. Spring City (Chester County 2), Field 1, 1 p.m.
Game 4: Norchester (Chester County 1) vs. Warminster (Host), Field 1, 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 18
Losers' Bracket
Game 5: Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 4, Field 1, 9:45 a.m.
Game 6: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3, Field 2, 9:45 a.m.
Winners' Bracket
Game 7: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3, Field 1, 1 p.m.
Game 8: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4, Field 1, 4 p.m.
Monday, July 19
Losers' Bracket
Game 9: Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 7, Field 1, 9:45 a.m.
Game 10: Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 8, Field 1, 1 p.m.
Winners' Bracket
Game 11: Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8, Field 1, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 20
Championship Qualifier
Game 12: Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11, Field 1, 1 p.m.
Game 13: Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 11, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21
Championship Round
Game 14: Winner Game 12 vs. Winner Game 13, 12:30 p.m.
Game 15: If necessary, 3:15 p.m. (Approx.)
NOTE 1: Pairings for Games 12 and 13 will not match previous opponents against each other unless absolutely necessary.
NOTE 2: If three teams remain after Game 13, the winner of Game 11 automatically draws the bye into Game 14.
Wayne Wins 2010 Main Line Championship July 14, 2010 —
Wayne handed Upper Darby a 5-3 loss on Tuesday night and were declared The 2010 Main Line League Champions. Marcus Vonhertsenberg (Radnor) and John McCann (Shipley) blasted back to back doubles in the first inning to get Wayne of to a good start and a 3-0 lead. Dan Tornetta (Haverford School), Kyle Rosebluth (Shipley) and Frank Burke (Radnor) each had two to lead the offensive attack. Anthony Knight (Radnor) went a strong six innings, only giving up 5 hits and striking out five and walking one batter.
Wayne and Knight took a 5-2 lead into the seventh inning until they ran into a little trouble. The first two Upper Darby hitters reached base on Knight's only walk of the day and a single. With men on first and third and no outs, Knight was called for a balk which made the score 5-3. Alex Schupper (Harriton) was called upon by the coaching staff to put out the fire, but right after one of his first pitches, the Upper Darby runner that was on second base was caught trying to steal third on a ball that trickled away from Mike Koerick (Radnor). Koerick calmly picked up the ball and threw to third where Anthony Knight (Radnor) made a acrobatic tag and the runner was called out. Schupper, then went to work and retired the next two batters on a strike out and fly out.
Wayne will return to action for the Pennsylvannia American Legion Region 3 Playoffs in Warminster. Game times and other information will be available Thursday night.
Wayne Reaches Main Line League Final July 11, 2010 —
More to come...
Winner's Bracket Final Postponed July 10, 2010 —
The 2010 Main Line League Playoffs have been postponed due to rain for the second day. Play will resume on Sunday. Wayne who is 2-0 will take on a Upper Darby/Clifton at 1:00 at Radnor H.S. Players should report at 11:30.
Koerick Silences Broomall Bats July 9, 2010 —
Mike Koerick (Radnor) pitched a five-hitter as Wayne topped Broomall, 5-2, to advance to the winners bracket final of the Main Line League Playoffs. Koerick did not issue any free passes and fanned five on the day. Kyle Vonhertsenberg (Radnor) went 4-for-4 with a double and scored three runs, Dan Tornetta (Haverford School) had a pair of hits and Kyle Rosenbluth (Shipley) contributed with a two-run double in the sixth inning to break a 2-2 tie. Anthony Knight (Radnor) added an insurance run in the seventh inning with a solo homer.
Burke's Blast Carries Wayne Over Narberth July 9, 2010 —
A three-run shot to left field off the bat of Frank Burke (Radnor) blew things open in the sixth inning as Wayne jumped out to a 9-4 lead and held on for a 9-8 win. Burke finished with 5 RBI's on the day as he also a drove in two runs on a double in the 3rd inning. Wayne held off a late Narberth comeback thanks to one and two-thirds scoreless relief from Alex Schupper (Harriton) to save the win for Anthony Knight (Radnor). Mike Koerick (Radnor) and John McCann (Shipley) each contributed with two hits on the day.
Burke and Vonhertsenberg Brothers Come Up Big July 2, 2010 —
More to come...
Wayne And Caln Push Each Other To Finish In 7-7 Tie June 28, 2010 —
Wayne took on non-league opponent Caln under the lights at Giant Field at Caln Park on Sunday. With the score 7-7 in the seventh inning, lightning suspended the game. Caln entered the game with a 13-2 record in the always tough Chester County League. Wayne jumped out to an early 5-3 lead with help from a John McCann (Shipley) triple and RBI singles from Anthony Knight (Radnor) and Spencer Stokes (Shipley). Kyle Opet (Radnor) relieved Anthony Knight (Radnor) in the 4th inning with the game all tied up at 5-5 and only surrendered one run in the last three innings. John McCann (Shipley) and Spencer Holm (Radnor) each pounded out two hits to help carry the offensive load on the day.
Wayne Finishes 3rd in Scranton Wooden Bat Classic June 22, 2010 —
Wayne finished in third place in the Freddy Battaglia Wooden Bat Classic in Scranton over Father's Day weekend. Wayne recorded wins over South Scranton (Post 948) 7-0, Spring City (Post 602) 6-2, and Latrobe (Post 515) 3-0. The only loss of the weekend came against Roselle, NJ (Post 229) 4-3.
In game one Kyle Kopp was dominant on the bump as he pitched a complete three-hitter and Spencer Holm had three hits and knocked in three runs as Wayne defeated South Scranton, 7-0. Kyle Opet (Radnor) pitched a four-hitter as Wayne advanced in the winners bracket with a 6-2 decision over Spring City. Frank Burke (Radnor) had a run-scoring triple and Travers Kramer (Radnor) drove in two runs with a single for Wayne.
Mike Koerick (Radnor) tossed a two-hit shutout as Wayne Legion blanked Latrobe, 3-0, to wrap up a third place finish in the Freddy Battaglia Wooden Bat Classic. Koerick struck out four and walked two. Frank Burke (Radnor) led the offense with two hits and three RBIs. John McCann (Shipley) also had two hits and Spencer Holm (Radnor) had an RBI double.
Earlier in the day, Wayne dropped a 4-3 decision to Roselle (N.J.) in the semifinals. Kevin Connor (Radnor) had a shutout and a 2-0 lead until the sixth before Wayne had some costly errors. John McCann (Shipley) was 3-for-4 with a double and a triple. Kyle Rosenbluth (Shipley) added two hits including a triple to lead the offensive attack.
Lightning Causes Game To Be Postponed May 28, 2010 —
Thursday's game vs. Norwood was postponed due to lightning. Wayne jumped out to an 8-3 lead after four innings, but the couldn't finish the game as thunderstorms rumbled around Odorisio Park. Wayne will swing back into action on Saturday against non league opponent Quakertown, game time is 1:00. Players will meet at 11:30.
Wayne Takes Two Of Three In Opening Weekend May 24, 2010 —
Wayne opened the 2010 season with a 8-5 victory over non-league oppenent Whitpain. Kyle Kopp (Radnor) and Kyle Vonhertsenberg (Radnor) split the pitching duties on the day. Vonhertsenberg gained the win going 3.2 innings in relief of Kopp. Anthony Knight (Radnor) provided some late inning fireworks as he blasted his first homer of the season in the fifth inning that turned out to be the winning run. Kyle Rosenbluth (Shipley) and Mike Koerick (Radnor) each had two hits apiece to carry the offense on the day.
Wayne split a doubleheader on Sunday, losing the first game to league opponent Aston 10-6, but the team bounced back to defeat Ivy Ridge, the 2009 Philadelphia League Champion, 5-3.
Anthony Knight (Radnor) continued to swing a hot stick as he hit his third homerun in as many games. He hit a first inning two run HR in the game against Aston and then blasted a solo shot against Ivy Ridge in the third inning. Kyle Vonhertsenberg (Radnor) lifted a sacrafice fly to left field to score Antony Knight (Radnor) with the winning run in the fifth inning of the Ivy Ridge game. Mike Koerick threw three scoreless innings in relief. He struck out three, walked one and only gave up one hit to preserve the win.
Knight, McCann Named Top Players In Southeastern PA May 22, 2010 —
Anthony Knight (Radnor) and John McCann (Shipley) have been named the top players at there position by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Knight was named as the 7th best first baseman in Southeastern PA while McCann was named the 10th best second baseman in Southeastern PA. Wayne Legion would like to congratuate both players on this special achievement.
Updated Schedule Complete May 17, 2010 —
Please check the updated schedule. There are have been some changes to the upcoming season. I am still working on moving the June 3rd game against Broomall because of the Radnor sports banquet.
The 2010 Wayne Senior Legion Team May 2, 2010 —
1 Brendan Connor: Radnor HS
2. Spencer Stokes: The Shipley School
3. Mike Koerick: Radnor HS
4. Kyle Opet: Radnor HS
5. Jonah Frey: The Shipley School
6. Marcus Vonhertsenberg: Deleware Valley College
7. Kyle Vonhertsenberg: Radnor HS
8. Anthony Knight: Radnor HS
9. Kyle Kopp: East Carolina University
10. Frank Burke: Radnor HS
11. Alex Schupper: Harriton HS
12. Kyle Rosenbluth: The Shipley School
13. Spencer Holm: Radnor HS
14. John McCann: The Shipley School
15. Dan Tornetta: The Haverford School
16. Mark McGee-Pasceri: Radnor HS
17. Travers Kramer: Radnor HS
18. Mike ONiell: Malvern Prep
2010 Wayne American Legion Baseball Pre-Registration Click Here To Download February 11, 2010 —
Wayne American Legion Baseball is asking all interested players to please download and email back the 2010 pre-registration form. Please go to the Handouts section on the left of the website to download the form. If there are any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me via email at bendowski22@hotmail.com. Thanks and I look forward to seeing all of you soon.
2008 Main Line Senior American Legion Champs
Standing: Coach Harrison Keiser, Ryan Kraus, Brooks Bentz, Peter Liebman, John McCann, Sean Grimes, Sean Murphy, Kyle Kopp, Jon Hammer, Marcus von Hertsenberg, Coach Devin Gage, Coach Bryan Bendowski.
Kneeling: Nate Demmy, Corey Rogoff, Anthony Knight, Brendan Connor, Adam Settle, Sam Frey, Jim McConlogue.
