Three pitchers combined to throw a no hitter for Sixers Baseball in a 13-1 victory over league foe Cincinnati Crush.  Nathan Bachmann, Boston McKibben and Owen Hayes combined for five strikeouts and two walks and no hits.  Bachmann worked the first two innings keeping the Crush hitless while striking out four.  The Sixers recorded a no-hitter a season ago when the Sixers staff consisting of Nathan Bachmann, Brody Long, Will Tanner and Aeden Visconti combined to no-hit the Cincinnati Blue Crush.  At the plate, the Sixers tied a season high with 13 hits, Nathan Bachmann led the team with three hits.  Aeden Visconti had 2 triples and 3 Rbi's, Carter Torbeck and Michael Kirk chipped in with two hits.  With the victory, the Sixers move their league record to 7-1 and 21-9 overall.

  Bachmann                 McKibben             Hayes      

Sixers Baseball picked up win #20 on the season with a 10-3 win over the Fairfield Chiefs in league action.  With the win, the Sixers (20-9, 6-1) remain in 2nd place in the American Bronze Division.  The Sixers plated runs in each of the first 5 innings stretching the lead to 10-0 into the 5th inning.  The offense was led by Michael Kirk with 3 hits while Nathan Bachmann and Brody Long chipped in two hits each.  Boston McKibben led the Sixers with two runs batted in.  On the mound, Michael Kirk picked up the victory, tossing 4 1/3 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits.  Aeden Visconti and Jackson Woods closed out the game on the mound for the Sixers, Woods picked up the save.

Kirk 3-4, 3 runs

Click to see the tournament schedule

Sixers Baseball picked up a non league victory defeating the Loveland Generals 9-3, improving its season record to 17-7.  The Sixers plated runs in each of the first 5 innings and never looked back.  The Sixers had 7 batters record a hit and 7 players record at least 1 Rbi.  Jackson Woods led the Sixers with 2 hits including a double.  Woods also picked up the win for the Sixers tossing two shutout innings, scattering 2 hits. 

6-1 White Jersey/Orange Hat       

5-0 Purple Jersey/Purple Hat

2-4 Purple Jersey/Orange Hat

3-1 White Jersey/Purple Hat

2-1 Orange Jersey/Orange Hat

2-2 Orange Jersey/Purple Hat

Sixers Baseball snapped a two game losing streak with a 14-6 victory over the PYO Patriots in league play.  The Sixers move back into a first place tie with a league record of 5-1, 16-7 overall.  The Sixers wasted little time, plating 5 runs in the bottom of the first.  Pyo responded by plating 5 runs in the top of the 2nd inning.  The Sixers added two runs in the 3rd and 4th then put the game away with five runs in the 5th.  The Sixers had 8 different players record a hit.  Jackson Woods and Nathan Bachmann each chipped in with 2 hits and Carter Torbeck added 3 rbi's.  On the mound, Michael Kirk pitched 3 1/3 innings to pick up the win.  Aeden Visconti picked up the save pitching the final 2 2/3 innings.

Sixers Baseball dropped its second game in a row falling to Monfort Heights 5-3.  The Sixers out hit Monfort 7-4, however 4 errors along with 5 walks issued by the Sixers pitching staff gave the Warriors all the offense they needed to pull off the upset.  Jackson Woods led the Sixers with 3 hits.  Starting pitcher Matt Heile took the loss for the Sixers working 2 2/3 innings allowing 5 runs on 4 hits while striking out 5.  

Sixers Baseball suffered it's first league game loss of the season, 14-4 to the Cincinnati Fury Royals.  The loss also snaps a Sixers Baseball franchise record 11 game winning streak.  The Sixers evening got off to a fast start scoring two runs in the top of the first inning and plating another run in the second staking the Sixers to an early a 3-2 lead.  However, the story of the night was the six errors by the Sixers combined with the ten hits by the Royals.  At the plate, the Sixers were limited to three singles, Brody Long, Carter Torbeck and Jake Gearhart.  The night got worse for the Sixers as news spread, Jake Gearhart injured his arm diving back to first base and will be out for the remainder of the season.

Below are the dates for outdoor practices at Grace Baptist Church.  Depending on weather and other factors we may add more if needed.  Thanks.

March

17 Thurs. 6:30-8

24 Thurs. 6:30-8

April

1 (Fri.) 6:30-8

7 (Thurs.) 6:30-8

14 (Thurs.) 6:30-8

22 (Fri.) 6:30-8

27 (Wed.) 6:30-8

May

3 (Tues.) 6:30-8

10 (Tues.) 6:30-8

17 (Tues.) 6:30-8

26 (Thurs.) 6:30-8

June

1 (Wed.) 7-8:30

9 (Thurs.) 7-8:30

16 (Thurs.) 7-8:30

23 (Thurs.) 7-8:30

Sixers Baseball jumped out early on the Warren County Warriors and captured a league victory 12-5.  The win extends the Sixers winning streak to eleven games and improves the Sixers league record to 4-0.  The game was decided early as the Sixers took control with eight runs in the first three innings.  

On the mound, Boston McKibben picked up the win in relief for the Sixers.  McKibben took the hill for the Sixers in the 2nd inning and didn't allow a hit during his 4 2/3 innings of relief work.  At the plate, the Sixers plated runs in all five innings they batted, over the last three games the Sixers have scored runs in 14 of the 15 innings.   Jackson Woods led the Sixers with two hits.  Aeden Visconti and Nathan Bachmann each doubled.

Sixers Baseball picked up its 10th consecutive victory with a 6-2 win over the Sycamore Squadron.  The Sixers jumped out to a 5-0 lead after three innings and never looked back.  Sixer starting pitcher Jake Gearhart kept Sycamore off the scoreboard in his three innings of work.  Gearhart allowed no runs, no hits and struck out four batters picking up the win.  The bullpen of Nathan Bachmann, Brody Long and Matt Heile closed the game for the Sixers.  At the plate, seven different batters had hits for the Sixers.  Jackson Woods, Dhane Haglage and Nathan Bachmann each smacked doubles for the Sixers.

Sixers Baseball defeated the Cincinnati Dynasty 12-2 in 5 innings under the lights in Blue Ash on Friday.  With the win, the Sixers have won nine consecutive games.  The Sixers plated home in each of the five innings in route to the win.  At the plate, the Sixers were led by Jake Gearhart with two hits and Jackson Woods who doubled.  On the mound, four Sixers pitchers held the Dynasty to two runs on two hits.  Jake Gearhart picked up the win and Dhane Haglage picked up the save working the final two innings.

Sixers Baseball used a 9 run 5th inning to help defeat the Hamilton Joes 10-8.  With the win, the Sixers (12-5, 3-0) picked up their 8th consecutive win and moved into a first place tie with the Sluggers Baseball Club.  

Trailing 7-1 in the top of the 5th, the Sixers sent 14 batters to the plate.  Aeden Visconti began the inning by reaching first base on an error.  Matt Heile then walked to put two Sixers on base.  Hamilton's pitchers then got two quick outs on a strike out and pop out.  With two outs, Carter Torbeck singled scoring Visconti and Heile.  With the score 7-3, Dhane Haglage walked, followed by walks to Brody Long, Braden Laker, Michael Kirk and Boston McKibben bringing the score to 7-6.  The play of the night belonged to Nathan Bachmann who then launched a rocket over everyones head clearing the bases for a Grand Slam.  Bachmann ended the night with 2 hits and 4 RBI's.  

On the mound, the Sixers used a total of 6 different pitchers.  Aeden Visconti got nod on the mound and tossed the first 1 2/3 innings.  The bullpen consisting of Michael Kirk, Matt Heile, Owen Hayes, Nathan Bachmann and Boston McKibben kept Hamilton from pulling away and giving the Sixers a chance for the comeback.

An eight-run explosion in the first inning carried Sixers Baseball to a 13-0 win in four innings over the Cincinnati Stars.  The Sixers won for the seventh consecutive game, out scoring their opponents 77-34.  

Offensively, the Sixers were led by Michael Kirk and Jackson Woods with two hits each.  Boston McKibben and Aeden Visconti each had three RBI's.  On the mound, Jackson Woods picked up the win allowing no runs on one hit while striking out six.  Owen Hayes and Matt Heile each worked an inning, both striking out two batters.

Sixers Baseball jumped out to an early 3-1 lead on the Cincinnati Blue Crush and captured an 11-1 non league victory under the lights in Blue Ash on Friday night.  The victory improved the Sixers winning streak to a team record six straight wins and improved their season record to 10-5.  

Offensively, the Sixers were led by Michael Kirk who doubled twice.  Jake Gearhart and Nathan Bachmann each chipped in two RBI's each.  Boston McKibben picked up the victory on the mound for the Sixers tossing two innings, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two.  Nathan Bachmann worked 1 1/3 innings allowing no runs, no hits and striking out two batters.  Jake Gearhart finished off the victory getting the Blue Crush to hit into a double play to end the game.

Sixers Baseball plated 4 runs in the top of the 6th inning for a come from behind league victory over the Liberty Bolts 7-5.  The Sixers (9-5, 2-0) move into a first place tie in the American Bronze division with the Fairfield Chiefs (9-1, 2-0).  The victory was also a milestone for Coach McKibben notching his 300th career win as a coach and his 200th victory as a Head Coach.  The Sixers were led at the plate by Aeden Visconti with 2 hits, including a double and two Rbi's.  Nathan Bachmann also had two hits and Michael Kirk doubled for the Sixers. 

On the mound, Kirk got the start and tossed 4 innings, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits while striking out 2 and no walks.  Visconti picked up the win in relief tossing the final two innings, allowing 1 run on 1 hit, striking out 1.  

Sixers Baseball knocked of the Cincinnati Stix 8-6 taking both games of the doubleheader.  With the victory, the Sixers have won four straight games, tying a program record and improving to 8-5 on the season.

Nathan Bachmann had a strong overall game as he made several great plays in the field, offensively he reached base all three times, including a walk, single and double.  On the mound, Bachmann pitched 2 strong innings of relief of starter Jackson Woods.  Michael Kirk came on for the final two outs picking up the save.

Sixers Baseball picked up a hard fought 11-9 victory over the Cincinnati Stix Navy in the league opener.  The Stix jumped out quickly, plating 6 runs in the first and built the lead up to 7-0 into the third.  The Sixers comeback began with one run in the bottom of the third making the score 7-1.  The Sixers then tied the game 8-8 with a 7 run fourth inning and took the lead for good plating 3 runs in the 5th. 

Offensively for the Sixers, Jackson Woods and Nathan Bachmann each had 2 hits.  On the mound, Matt Heile came in relief in the first inning and kept the Sixers in striking distance limiting the Stix to 2 runs on 3 hits and striking out 7 in 3 1/3 innings of work.  Boston McKibben picked up the win striking out 3 in two innings of work as the Sixers completed the comeback. 

The bats were busy on Wednesday, and when the dust cleared Sixers Baseball (5-5) defeated the Ohio Tomahawks (6-4) 9-8 in 6 innings.  Hitters on both sides were strong at the plate as both teams combined for 16 hits, including 5 extra base hits. 

The game was back and forth heading into the sixth with four lead changes. 

The Sixers took the lead for good in the top of the sixth.  Matt Heile was hit by a pitch and promptly stole 2nd and 3rd.  One out later, Michael Kirk bunted Heile home for the go ahead run.  Next up, Jackson Woods singled and stole second. The inning wasn't over,  a Nathan Bachmann single plated Woods with the eventual winning run. 

On the mound, Aeden Visconti recorded the win in relief for the Sixers.  The Tomahawks scored one run in the bottom of the 6th but it wasn't enough as the Sixers defense sealed the victory.

Nathan Bachmann had 2 hits including a double and 4 Rbi's to lead the Sixers at the plate.

Sixers Baseball broke open a close 2-0 game in the third by plating 14 runs in the third inning putting away the Mason Aftershock in a non league game.  The 14 run outburst set a new Sixers Baseball team record, the previous record was 12 runs vs. Barracks Baseball in 2015. 

Offensively, the Sixers had 5 players with at least 2 hits on the day.  Owen Hayes tied a Sixers Baseball record with 6 RBI's, Nathan Bachmann had 6 RBI's last season vs. Warren County Wolfpack.  Hayes also tied two more Sixers Baseball hitting records with 2 extra base hits in a game when he doubled twice in the third inning, the two doubles also ties Michael Kirk who belted two doubles vs. the Titans last season.  Other records set include sending 19 hitters to the plate in the third inning, topping last seasons 18 vs. Barracks while smacking 9 hits in the inning also topping last seasons 5 hits vs. PYO Red.  Nathan Bachmann was hit by 2 pitches tying his own record last season when he was hit twice by the Titans.

On the mound, Hayes tossed two scoreless innings, striking out 2 and walking 1 to pick up the win.  Carter Torbeck finished the final 2 innings to pick up his first save of the season.

Sixers Baseball tied for 5th place in the 4th Annual Gem City Throwbacks Pre-Season Classic held in Dayton Ohio.  Sixers Baseball opened the tournament under the lights with 9-5 victory over the Springboro Destroyers.  Michael Kirk had 2 hits, including a Double and an RBI.  Nathan Bachmann and Owen Hayes chipped in with 2 RBI's for the Sixers.  In game 2, the Sixers built a 7-1 lead over the Troy Trojans but it wasn't enough as Troy battled back for a 11-9 victory.  The Sixers entered knockout play as the 5 seed playing the 4 seed, the Brick City Blast.  The Sixers kept the game close before Brick City put the game away in the 5th to advance.  The Sixers were led at the plate by Aeden Visconti's 2 hits.  Ohio Elite defeated CBC Black 13-2 in the finals. 

The Sixers Baseball team ventured into Kentucky Sunday morning for the Sixers only scheduled appearance in the Blue Grass State in 2016 and came away with a well played and hard fought contest 5-3 over the Lovins Insurance Mets 5-3.  The Sixers plated the first run of the game in the 2nd, followed by 2 in the 3rd and 1 in the 5th and 6th.  The Mets down 5-1 in the final inning plated 2 runs but it wasn't  enough and the Sixers improved their record to 2-0.

Jackson Woods had 2 hits including a double and 2 RBI's for the offense.  The story of the day was starting pitcher Aeden Visconti (1-0).  Visconti tossed 3 2/3 innings of work allowing 0 hits, 0 runs and striking out 9 Met batters.  The 9 strikeouts ranks 3rd all time and equals Visconti's personal record as a Sixer matching the 9 K's last season vs. Team Cincinnati.  The Sixers pitching record is 12 K's, tossed by teammate Michael Kirk last season in a win over the Reds.  Owen Hayes came on in relief and tossed 1 2/3 innings of work before handing the ball off to Kirk who promptly retired the final 2 batters for the save. 

Sixers Baseball improved its record to 3-3 with a 5 inning 12-0 victory over the Sycamore Squadron in Blue Ash.  The Sixers belted out 11 hits with 8 different players getting in the hit column.  Michael Kirk, Owen Hayes and Boston McKibben each cracked 2 hits.  McKibben led the Sixers with 3 RBI's.  Matt Heile and Hayes each chipped in 2 RBIs. 

On the mound, Heile collected his first win on the season tossing 3 scoreless innings allowing only 1 hit and striking out 2.  Jackson Woods pitched the final 2 innings, allowing 0 hits and striking out 2 for the save.

    Heile                     Hayes             McKibben             Woods                        Kirk

WP 0R 1H 2K                     2 Hits 2RBI                 2 Hits 3RBI's                 single, RBI, Save                      2 Hits, RBI

2 RBI's

Sixers Baseball opened the 2016 season with a non-league victory over the Warren County Warriors 7-3 in Blue Ash.  The Sixers plated 2 runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning to take a 2-1 lead and never looked back.  Aeden Visconti led off the bottom of the 2nd for the Sixers with a walk and promptly stole 2nd and 3rd.  After a strikeout, Visconti scored on a wild pitch tying the score 1-1.  Braden Laker walked, and like his teammate, quickly swiped 2nd and 3rd base.  Carter Torbeck grounded out to 2B, scoring the go ahead run for the Sixers.  Boston McKibben led the team with 2 RBI's. 

On the mound, Jackson Woods got the opening day start for the Sixers.  The hard throwing right-hander, allowed 1 run in his 2 innings of work while striking out 4 batters.  Next on the mound for the Sixers was Boston McKibben who worked 3 innings of middle relief before handing the ball to Matt Heile.  Heile wasted no time picking up his first save, striking out all 3 batters he faced.

Details to follow after press conference.

Sixers Baseball took the field for the first time in 2016 playing in the Butler County Bombers Preseason Friendly. 

In game 1, Sixers Baseball defeated Cincinnati Stix 10-7.  The Sixers were led at the plate by Jackson Woods with 2 hits.  Aeden Visconti cleared the bases with a 3 run triple, Jake Gearhart smacked a double and Owen Hayes knocked in 3 RBI's for the Sixers.  On the mound, Boston McKibben picked up the win with 2 innings of work allowing 0 runs, 0 hits and 2 k's.  Hayes came in closed out the victory to pick up the save.

For the second season in a row, Sixers Baseball will be using Batters Advantage in Lebanon for 6 weeks of hitting.  The Sixers will begin the indoor hitting league March 1st from 7:00-8:00pm.  Last season Nathan Bachmann defeated Boston McKibben in OT in the final week to claim the top spot.

Dates:

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

April 5

Address: 

601 Norgal Dr

Lebanon, OH 45036

513-228-2243

Sixers Baseball will be calling Excel Baseball & Training facility home for winter workouts.  The Blue Ash facility will be a big upgrade over the gym space used last season. 

Our practice dates are listed below - please let Coach McKibben know if you have conflicts. 

Click on the photo to read more about the Excel facility. 

January

Sunday's - 10, 17, 24, 31 (12:00-1:30)

February

Saturday's - 6, 13, 20, 27 (4:00-5:30)

March

Saturday's - 5, 12, 19, 26 (4:00-5:30)

Sixers Baseball will kick off the 2016 season with 3 scrimmages on Sat.

Game 1  vs. Cincinnati Stix (9:00am -10:30)

Game 2 vs. Cincinnati Baseball Club (10:30am -12)

Lunch 12:00-1:30pm

Game 3 vs. BC Bombers (1:30-3:00pm)

Big Night for Michael Kirk as he set 3 new team Zepp hitting records.  "GREAT JOB!"

.

Records Set:

Bat Speed Impact:

1. 76 mph (Michael Kirk)

2. 66 mph (Jackson Woods)

3. 62 mph (Boston McKibben)

Hand Speed:

1. 39 mph (Michael Kirk)

2. 37 mph (Boston McKibben)

3. 29 mph (Jackson Woods)

Time to Impact:

1. .094 sec. (Michael Kirk)

2. .102 sec. (Boston McKibben)

3. .132 sec. (Owen Hayes)

The Sixers will begin indoor winter training on Sunday!  Training for the 2016 spring season actually began in August with "Baseball Bootcamp on the Farm" and was followed by playing 9 games in the fall.  Eight Sixers then competed in the Moeller winter hitting league for 5 weeks.  On top of all this, the Sixers have been getting 1 on 1 training with Coach McKibben.  The first opportunity to see the 2016 Sixers will be at the Butler County Bombers Friendly Round Robin pre-season tournament March 12th.

Phase 2 has started for the Sixer Baseball team.  6 players have started 1 on 1 training with Coach McKibben and 8 players began play last night in the Moeller Indoor Hitting League. 

Sixers Baseball will send 8 players to the Moeller Indoor Hitting League starting on Thursday Nov. 12th.  The league will feature the Hit Trax system in which players will get the experience to hit at their favorite MLB stadium with real time visual and statistical feedback, situational hitting conditions and much more.  The Sixers will be divided into 2 teams.  Sixers Purple and Sixers Orange.  Schedules have not been released.  

Purple-Matt, Dhane, Boston, Aeden

Orange-Nathan, Carter, Brody, Owen

* League runs from Nov. 12th-Dec. 18th

* No games Thanksgiving week

* 1 game per week - 5 game schedule

* 6 inning games or 25 min. - which ever comes first

Contracts and Pizza

Sixers Baseball signed its 2016 members at Marion's Pizza on Wednesday.  The Sixers are coming off last season 15-9 record, its first season in SWOL. 

Catcher Nathan Bachmann checking out the                   Boston McKibben getting a jump on the Stix.

next batter.  Carter Torbeck prepares for the

Save.

New Top Scores

Exit Speed (MPH)

65 Jake Gearhart

59 Nathan Bachmann

59 Carter Torbeck

58 Boston McKibben

57 Michael Kirk

Solo Hitter w/ Side Radar (MPH)

64 Jake Gearhart

59 Carter Torbeck

57 Jackson Woods

56 Boston McKibben

55 Nathan Bachmann

54 Michael Kirk

Silver Speed (MPH)

81 Carter Torbeck

80 Boston McKibben

80 Jackson Woods

80 Aeden Visconti

TBP or "Total Baseball Power" (Exit speed MPH + pitching speed MPH)

PHASE 2

Level 1       110mph-119mph

114 Jake Gearhart

PHASE 1

Major          100mph-109mph

108 Boston McKibben

107 Nathan Bachmann

106 Michael Kirk

103 Jackson Woods

103 Carter Torbeck

100 Matt Heile

100 Dhane Haglage

Minor         90mph-99mph

97 Owen Hayes

97 Braden Laker

96 Brody Long

Rookie        80mph-89mph

- Aeden Visconti

On a cold, windy and rainy afternoon Sixers Baseball improved its fall record to 4-2 with a come from behind victory over the Cincinnati Galaxy (3-1) 13-9.  The Sixers were down 6-1 after one and 8-5 after two innings of play before plating 6 runs in the third to take the lead and not look back.  Matt Heile (1-0) picked up the win in relief allowing no runs on no hits while striking out 1.  Boston McKibben came in for the final inning and notched the save.  Offensively, Heile, McKibben and Michael Kirk each recorded a base hit for the Sixers.

Heile                         McKibben

1-1, Run, 2 BB                     1-1, 2 R, BB, 5SB

W, IP, 0R, 1W, 1K                  S, IP, 1BB, 3K's

513-444-2079

Next Update 10am

Carter Torbeck was "in the zone" during Wednesday nights boot camp at the Farm.  Torbeck set personal records in all 4 events and in the process set the Sixers Silver Bat Speed record at 81mph.  Carter increased his Total Baseball Power (hitting exit speed + pitching speed) score by a whopping +13mph, raising his TBP to 102!

Torbeck 102

100 T.B.P Club

114 Jake Gearhart 

107 Nathan Bachmann

105 Michael Kirk

103 Jackson Woods

103 Boston McKibben

102 Carter Torbeck

Sixers Baseball and the Cincinnati Stars lit up the scoreboard for 35 runs.  In the end, the Sixers won the offensive battle 21-14 and improved to 3-2 in fall ball action.  Twenty one runs in the first 3 innings allowed Sixers Baseball to put the Stars away.  Boston McKibben and Jake Gearhart led the hitting attack with 3 hits each.  On the mound, Gearhart pitched the first inning to get the win and Carter Torbeck pitched the final inning for his 2nd save of the fall season.

     McKibben                              Gearhart                                    Laker                       Torbeck

3-4, 3 RBI's 1 R                  3-4, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2B                  1-1, 1 R, 2 BB, 3 Rbi's   Save, 3 R, Rbi, 3 BB

Sixers Baseball broke open a close 2-0 contest against the Warren County Warriors plating 7 runs in the 4th inning on their way to a 16-3 win on Sunday.  The win moves the Sixers back to .500 in the fall baseball season at 2-2.  The Warriors drop to 0-1 in their fall season debut.  At the plate, the Sixers  had a season high 12 hits.  Nathan Bachmann led the Sixers offensively with 3 hits including a double and 3 RBI's.  Boston McKibben, Dhane Haglage and Brody Long each chipped in with 2 hits.  On the mound, Owen Hayes (1-0) picked up the win keeping the Warriors off the board in the first inning allowing 2 hits and recording 2 strikeouts.

Nathan Bachmann      Boston McKibben             Dhane Haglage

    3 hits, Double          2 singles, RBI, 2 R              2 singles, walk

        3 RBI's                1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 K's           RBI, 2 Runs

Sixers Baseball lost 11-9 to the Cincinnati Royals under the lights in Blue Ash on Saturday.  The Sixers plated the maximum seven runs allowed per inning in the third taking a 7-4 lead.  However, the Royals in the bottom half of the inning retook the lead 8-7 and held off the Sixers when the time limit ran out.  Jackson Woods had a single and 2 RBI's to lead the Sixers at the plate.  On the mound the Sixers staff allowed a season high 11 walks.  Nathan Bachmann (0-1) took the loss for the Sixers allowing 4 runs (2 earned) on 2 hits, 3 walks and 2 strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings of work

.

    Jackson Woods

      single, 2 Rbi's

     1 IP, 0-R, 1-K

The Sixers competed in the 1st Barnyard Home Run Derby on Wednesday.  After 3 rounds plus an overtime round, Boston McKibben and Dhane Haglage settled for a tie as darkness settled in over the Farm.  Great job by all the hitters!  Awesome watching the Sixers launch towering home runs into the trees - looking forward to seeing those in the upcoming games.

      
       Boston and Dhane                       The winning Prize

Defiance Throwing Drills "Results" - Baseball, Softball, tennis ball

8 Players combined to set 28 personal records - Great Job!

+14 MPH - Matt Heile (5 personal records)

+11 MPH - Nathan Bachmann (5 personal records)

+11 MPH - Braden Laker (4 personal records)

Turn and Burn - Top Scores (MPH)

51 Michael Kirk

50 Braden Laker

49 Nathan Bachmann

49 Matt Heile

49 Boston McKibben

Boot camp begins Wed. 6-7:30pm

Patches watching the Action!

Sixers Baseball evened its fall baseball record at 1-1 with a 13-3 victory over the Cincinnati Blue Crush in game 2.  The Sixers scored early and often plating home 12 times in the first 3 innings.  Owen Hayes had 2 singles to lead the Sixers.  Michael Kirk added a double and Jackson Woods picked up his first hit as a Sixer with a single and 2 RBI's.  Carter Torbeck also chipped in a single and recorded the final out for the Sixers on the mound.  Michael Kirk (1-0) struck out 3 Blue Crush batters in the first to pick up the win.  Jake Gearhart in his first action on the mound with the Sixers also recorded 3 strikeouts in his 1 inning of work.  

  Jackson Woods              Jake Gearhart             Carter Torbeck

      Single, 2 Rbi's                         Pitching: 1 inning 3 K's                    Single, Save

Sixers Baseball dropped the fall baseball season opener 13-3 to the Cincinnati Baseball Club in West Chester on Saturday.  The Sixers were tied 1-1 going into the third before CBC scored 4 runs taking a 5-1 lead.  The pitching staff for the Sixers allowed 7 walks and the defense matched those 7 walks with 7 errors dooming the Sixers chances for an upset.  Michael Kirk had the Sixers only hit during the game.  Nathan Bachmann was credited with an RBI and drew a walk.  Aeden Visconti and Jackson Woods also had 2 walks each for the Sixers.  On the mound, Woods (0-1) was charged with the loss allowing 4 runs (1 earned) in the third.

Nathan Bachmann

     RBI, Walk

Sixers Baseball will open the 2015 Fall Baseball season today as scheduled. 

Bat Speed Impact-is the measure, in miles per hour (MPH), of the velocity of the barrel of your bat when the bat impacts the ball.

Records

55mph-Nathan Bachmann

55mph-Boston McKibben

51mph-Matt Heile

51mph-Jackson Woods

Hand Speed Max-is the measure, in miles per hour (MPH), of the maximum velocity the bottom hand on the bat travels during the swing.

37mph-Boston McKibben

28mph-Dhane Haglage

26mph-Nathan Bachmann

Time to Impact-is the amount of time (in seconds) from the start of your downswing until impact of the bat with the ball.  The closer to ZERO your swing is, the quicker your bat is to the ball.  The faster the time to impact, the longer the hitter can wait to start the swing.

.102-Boston McKibben

.124-Jackson Woods

.140-Carter Torbeck

.140-Nathan Bachmann

Throwing - Crow hop/Big Arm swing with Baseball (Defiance drill #6)

50mph-Braden Laker

48mph-Jackson Woods

48mph-Boston McKibben

47mph-Nathan Bachmann

TBP - Total Baseball Power - combined top score (MPH) from pitching mound and hitting exit speed.

Total-Player-(Pitching mph/Hitting mph)

103 Michael Kirk (49mph-54mph)

103 Boston McKibben (47mph-56mph)

102 Nathan Bachman (47mph-55mph)

98 Jackson Woods (45mph-53mph)

Sixers Baseball opens the fall season with a doubleheader on Saturday Sept. 12th at the West Chester Baseball Complex field 2.  The Sixers will play Cincinnati Baseball Club at 3:00pm and then play the Cincinnati Blue Crush at 5:15pm.  The entire fall baseball schedule is posted can be viewed by clicking on the "schedule"  found in the menu. 

Aeden Visconti #15 has helped Mason start the year off with a 5-0 record.  Mason has a big game with Fairfield and fellow Sixer teammate Brody Long this weekend.  Good Luck Aeden and Brody!

SWOL has released the 2016 10U Division Alignment.  The Sixers will be moving up from Continental to the American Bronze division.  The Sixers finished the 2015 season 15-9 including 6-5 vs. American League teams.

Bolts Baseball

Warren County Warriors

Fairfield Chiefs

Colerain Bulldogs

Harrison Heat

Sluggers Baseball Club

Cin Fury Royals

Cobras

Haubner Hornets

Galaxy Gold

Hamilton Joes

PYO Partriots

Diamond Elite-Black

Stix-Navy

Click on the bag to read more. 

Note:  Bags are in!!  They are at the shop being embroidered.

Sixers Baseball kicked off the 2016 10u season early with its first Bootcamp at the Barn.  Players covered warm-ups, throwing drills, fielding drills and topped off the night burning "Jet Fuel" as they circuit trained around the pasture.  See Photo Albums for more pictures.

Sixers Dhane Haglage and Matt Heile took on Nathan Bachmann's team as future teammates squared off during Sunday afternoon basketball.  Nathan has bragging rights for now as his team prevailed 13-10. 

Welcome to the Sixers! 

Matt Heile

Jackson Woods

Braden Laker

Jake Gearhart

Dhane Haglage

We have your 6!!!

Sixers Baseball will get a head start on the 2016 season with an 8 game fall schedule beginning Sept. 12th.  The Sixers are coming off it's first year in SWOL with a record of 15-9.  Click on the info link below to read more about the Fall Baseball program. 

(click)

Sixers Boston McKibben picked up a few more awards over the summer.  At the University of Kentucky Baseball School, McKibben picked up a Camper of the Day wrist band award and a "Hustle" Card.

Sixers Boston McKibben enjoyed a great week of baseball in Coldwater Ohio.  Boston was awarded the MVP for his play this past week.  I would love to post any pictures from over the summer/fall of Sixer players working out in the backyard or on the ball field.

. 

Click on the picture to read more about the G-4 Pullover.

Click on the gear to read more about the Series 5. 

Funny but true.

Click on image