COBA Week X: Erindale, Novia, Ryerson

Cardinals Perfect During Week 10
By Dan Estey
Canadian Baseball Network
The Erindale Cardinals had a solid week in Central Ontario Baseball Association Major League play going 4-0 and running their undefeated streak to six games. 

The Cardinals opened up their week at Greg Cranker Field with a tilt against the Brampton Royals on Monday. Erindale made quick work of Brampton with a 13-3 win in seven innings. RHP John DeWolfe started and was excellent throwing six innings allowing two runs -- both unearned -- on four hits. He struck out four batters and walked no one in collecting the win. Kevin Lucas threw his first inning of the year giving up an earned run on one hit in relief. Chris Novia, who collected player of the week honors, led the Cards at the plate going 4-for-4 with two home runs. He also collected three RBIs and scored four times. Jay Woodford was 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI while Geoff Cullen was 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI. Aaron Plamer was 3-for-4 with three singles and two RBI.

Erindale traveled to Milton to take on George Moore and the Red Sox on Wednesday. After putting up 13 runs on Monday the Big Red Machine kept rolling at the plate as they won this game 16-9. RHP Ian Bala drew the start on the mound after a moth long stint on the disabled list. He threw four innings allowing seven runs -- four earned -- on seven hits. He struck out two batters and walked three. Dan Estey earned the win in relief of Bala throwing three scoreless innings. He allowed only two hits while striking out three and walking two Milton batters. Mark Taplin threw the last two innings allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits. DeWolfe led Erindale at the plate going 4-for-5 with a triple, four runs and four RBI. Cullen was 3-for-4 with a double, a run and four RBIs while Woodford was 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs and three RBIs. 

The Cardinals wrapped up their busy week with a double header at home against the Oakville A’s on Saturday. The Cards came out swinging again in these games as they swept the A’s 12-3 and 8-2. In Game 1, Andrew Mullin drew the start on the mound and was brilliant in throwing a complete game. He allowed three runs on only six hits. He walked two while striking out an impressive nine batters. Novia had another big game at the dish going 2-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBIs. DeWolfe was 1-for-3 with a run and three RBIs while Pip-Murray Smith was 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBIs. In Game 2, Brendan Fox threw six strong innings on the hill allowing two runs while scattering only three hits. He walked only one batter while striking out four in collecting the win. Adam Forsey threw a clean seventh inning. Frank Coccia was 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI. John Amendola was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI while Woodford was 1-for-4 with a home run, a run scored and two RBIs.

JAW Bats Player of the Week _ 1B/DH Chris Novia of the Erindale Cardinals.
Novia played in four games during this week leading the Big Red Machine to a perfect 4-0 record. They had wins against Brampton (13-3), Milton (16-9), and a DH sweep against Oakville (12-3 & 8-2). For his week, he was 7-for-12 (.583) with two singles, a double, and four home runs. He scored seven runs while collecting eight RBI. He also walked twice and was hit by a pitch once.

Novia is now hitting .380 (27-for-71) for his season with six doubles, and seven home runs. He has scored 24 runs and has also collected 24 RBI thus far.

Hononable Mention
Tanner Young-Shultz (Etobicoke Rangers)
3 Games, .583 Avg., 12 AB, 7 Hits, 4 Singles, 3 Home Runs, 8 RBI, 8 Runs, 5 Walks

Corrie Morrison (Burlington Brants)
1 Game, .643 Avg, 14 AB, 9 Hits, 6 Singles, 2 Doubles, 1 Home Run, 7 RBI, 7 Runs, 2 Walks, 2 Stolen Bases.

Barraza Gloves Pitcher of the Week _ RHP Cam Ryerson of the Burlington Brants
Ryerson had one appearance this week on the road as he helped lead the Brants to a 13-2 win in Brampton. In this game, he threw a complete game (9 Inn) allowing two runs (no earned) on four hits. He walked four while striking out an impressive 12 in collecting the win.

Ryerson now sits at 4-3 on the season with a save. Congratulations to Cam Ryerson; the Week 10 COBA Major League Pitcher of the Week.

Hononable Mention
Kyle Breitner (Etobicoke Rangers)
2 Games, 0 Wins, 0 Losses, 4 Innings, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, 0 Earned Runs, 0.00 ERA, 2 Walks, 9 Ks

John DeWolfe (Erindale Cardinals)
1 Game, 1 Win, 0 Losses, 6 Innings, 4 Hits, 2 Runs, 0 Earned Runs, 0.00 ERA, 0 Walks, 4 Ks

Linescores
Monday, July 4th
Greg Cranker Field (7 Inn.) R   H   E
Brampton Royals    3    5    1
Erindale Cardinals    13    15    4
Winning Pitcher – John DeWolfe. Losing Pitcher – Mike Burke
HR – Chris Novia (2) + Jay Woodford (Erindale)

Oakville Park R   H   E
Etobicoke Rangers    15    10    1
Oakville A’s    2    10    2
Winning Pitcher – Bryan Vardzel. Losing Pitcher – Gord Robertson
HR – Tanner Young-Shultz (Etobicoke)

Tuesday
Clarkson Park R   H   E
Burlington Brants    7    11    1
Mississauga SW Twins    8    9    3
Winning Pitcher – Jordan Petruska, Losing Pitcher –
Wednesday, July 6th

Nelson Park (7 Inn – Curfew) R   H   E
Etobicoke Rangers    18    17    2
Burlington Brants    12    14    3
Winning Pitcher – Andrew Perrymanl Losing Pitcher – Ryan Colling
HR – Tanner Young-Shultz (2) + AJ Iafrate (Etobicoke)

Milton Sports Complex R   H   E
Erindale Cardinals    16    18    5
Milton Red Sox    9    11    2
Winning Pitcher – Dan Estey; Losing Pitcher – Liam Tennant
HR – Jay Woodford (Erindale); Troy Findlay (Milton)

Thursday
Dave Dash Memorial Field R   H   E
Milton Red Sox    11    18    1
Brampton Royals    11    17    2
HR – Yannick Rickli + Andrew Thomson (Brampton)

George Taylor Field R   H   E
Mississauga SW Twins    4    9    2
Niagara Metros    6    7    2
Winning Pitcher – Dan Proctor. Losing Pitcher – Paul McKenna

Friday
Dave Dash Memorial Field R   H   E
Burlington Brants    13    15    1
Brampton Royals    2    4    3
Winning Pitcher – Cam Ryerson; Losing Pitcher – Brandon Habibi

Connorvale Park R   H   E
Niagara Metros    1    7    2
Etobicoke Rangers    8    11    0
Winning Pitcher – Bryan Vardzel; Losing Pitcher – Brian Kusey
HR – Adam McBride (Etobicoke)

Saturday
Greg Cranker Field (Gm #1) R   H   E
Oakville A’s    3    6    3
Erindale Cardinals    12    12    0
Winning Pitcher – Andrew Mullin; Losing Pitcher – Matt Reagan
HR – Jeff Jarockis (Oakville); Chris Novia (2) (Erindale)

Greg Franker Field (Gm #2) R   H   E
Oakville A’s    2    3    4
Erindale Cardinals    8    8    2
Winning Pitcher – Brendan Fox; Losing Pitcher – Gord Robertson
HR – Alex Kupchak (Oakville); Jay Woodford & John DeWolfe (Erindale)