Sightseeing in Albuquerque New Mexico

Off to the Old Town of Albuquerque on Friday.

Matt Cesare, Dylan Papa, Mark McCullen,

Mark Tomei & Stephen Petriello.

There were a few other guys behind them .

Checking out some of the street vendors.

Pancho Villa rides again!

There was a ROADRUNNER sighting in Albuquerque.

There wasn't a COYOTE in sight though.

Dan Hansen, Alex Liszewski, & Coach Guida at 4 corners U.S.A.

Coach Guida placing himself in 4 U.S. states at once at 4 Corners. (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah & Colorado)

The TIGERS took a tram ride to the top of Sandia Peak. What a view!

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Consolation Game goes to the TIGERS

Aftergame photo of the TIGERS who won their final game in Albuquerque New Mexico by defeating the Pavelo New York Storm by a score of 8-7 on Thursday. The TIGERS finished with a 3-3 record, having not ever lost by more than one run. The game was played on the University of New Mexico field.

Some of the TIGER fans that made the trip to New Mexico.

Larry Hughes, John Petriello, John Papa, and Bob Pasternak.

Some of the TIGER fans were pressed into service for some

field maintenance after the game.

The TIGERS and their families pose for a final photo.
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The link to mycentraljersey.com article

on the game can be found at:

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20090730/SPORTS0103/907300365/-1/sportsfront/So.+Plainfield+wins+pickup+game

MyCentralJersey.Com

The link below will take you to today's article posted on mycentraljersey.com:

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20090729/SPORTS0103/907290348/-1/sportsfront/South+Plainfield+knocked+out+of+Don+Mattingly+World+Series

Coach McKee got dunked in the pool.

But Coach Guida was able to hold off the hoard of TIGER players looking to dunk him too.
There's still 2 days left in New Mexico Coach...........beware.

Tigers defeated in another 1 run game.

The TIGERS lost a heart-breaker today against the Albuquerque Dukes 10-9 in a back and forth thriller at Volcano Vista High School here in New Mexico. The game went into extra innings, finally ending in the bottom of the ninth on some tough calls. It was a hard fought battle by both teams.

This effectively knocked the TIGERS out of the tournament after some very close games that could have went their way in each loss.

The TIGERS will now spend their remaining time in New Mexico relaxing and enjoying the many ammenities the area has to offer.

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News Channel 13 in Albuquerque Covers the World Series

A video report by a local news channel in Albuquerque:
http://www.krqe.com/dpp/sports/nm_sports/preps_krqe_albuquerque_mattingly_series_draws_college_scouts_200907290001

Mycentraljersey.com covers the TIGERS:

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20090728/SPORTS0103/907280373/-1/sportsfront/South+Plainfield+earns+a+split

SP TIGERS Take in a AAA Baseball game in Albuquerque

The NJ State Champion Tigers took in a ballgame as spectators last night. They all attended an Albuquerque Isotopes game. The Isotopes are a triple A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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TIGERS Split a pair again on day 2.

Todays games were played at the University of New Mexico's facility.

South plainfield Tigers split a pair of games again today.

First game:
South Plainfield Tigers 8
Albuquerque ABA-Blue 6
Second Game:
Trombley California 8
South Plainfield 7

Dylan Papa, Larry Hughes, Carlos Ruiz, Kyle Hughes, Brandon Downes, & Mark Tomei after one of the games Tuesday.

Mycentraljersey.com covered the game:

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20090728/SPORTS0103/907280373/-1/sportsfront/South+Plainfield+earns+a+split

More of today's photos were posted at:

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Tuesday Morning

We're loading up to go to today's game at the University of New Mexico. We will be playing another team from Albuquerque there.

Todays results and highlights will be posted later.

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Highlights of day 1

Both of today's games were played at Rio Rancho High School.

It was a nice facility, with very good shade for spectators.

Dylan Papa was the starting pitcher for Game 1.

Matt Cesare was the starting pitcher for Game 2.

Rob Pasternak had the big hit of the day in the 2nd game smacking an RBI triple in the 7th inning.

Dan Hansen and Matt Cesare competed in the HOMERUN DERBY on Monday evening.

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TIGERS split on first day of World Series

The TIGERS split their series today with a loss and a win.

Game #1 - Ponderosa Colorado 7, South Plainfield New Jersey 6.

Game #2 - South Plainfield New Jersey 6, Albuquerque Baseball Academy 4.

The games were phoned in by Coach Guida to the HOME NEWS & the STAR LEDGER for tomorrow's editions.

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Monday's Game Schedule

Monday's Schedule:

1st Game vs. Ponderosa H.S. Mustangs from Parker, Colorado at 11:30 a.m. MST - Rio Rancho High School field.

2nd Game vs. Albuquerque Baseball Academy, from Albuquerque, New Mexico at 2:00 p.m. MST - Rio Rancho High School field.

Good Luck TIGERS!

THE MILLION DOLLAR PHOTOGRAPH

Here is a photo of the TIGERS before Sunday night's banquet.

Click on the photo to get full size. Then right click save it.

This has to be a Mother's day present for all the Moms out there.

First workout in New Mexico

Coach Guida called the first practice in New Mexico today. The New Jersey Champion TIGERS checking their equipment at the hotel just before leaving for the first practice.

Coach Guida delivering the old "SPIT" ball during batting practice.

After some mis-communication about using Rio Grande High School for practice. Which resulted in some exotic bug bites. An area to practice was found at Cibola High School, just a little down the road from the Inn at Rio Rancho.

All in all practice went well as the TIGERS look forward to their first game on Monday Morning.

The banquet is tonight. More on that later.

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We made it safe & sound.

Everyone is all present and accounted for. There were a few adventures in transit, but everyone is here in one piece none the worse for wear. We hit the breakfast bar this morning and everyone was as awake as they could be after a busy travel day yesterday. Below is a table at breakfast.

Off we go into the wild blue yonder.

We're OFF.

Everyone has their flights booked and we're going to meet in New Mexico.

Good luck everyone, and have a safe trip.






Remember, when you get there, don't take that
LEFT TOYN in ALBA-COY-KEE like Bugs did.

We appreciate all of the support at home and we thank everyone who helped us get here.

Radio coverage of the World Series

The World Series website says that some of the games may be carried on a local radio station. It doesn't specify which one. I found a list of radio stations in the area and links to their web pages where they may have live simulcasts should we happen to draw a game with radio coverage. Here's the link:
http://www.ontheradio.net/metro/Albuquerque_NM.aspx

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South Plainfield Tigers Video

Thanks to Mark McCullen #16 for the great job on the TIGER video!

How did we get here?

With a record of 14 - 5 The TIGERS have won a NJ State Championship and a trip to New Mexico for the AABC World Series.

Here is the GMCSBL record:

GAME # 1 - 06/08/2009 vs. OLD BRIDGE (WIN) 5-0

GAME # 2 - 06/11/2009 vs. PERTH AMBOY (WIN) 8-1

GAME # 3 - 06/16/2009 vs. NORTH BRUNSWICK (WIN) 11-0

GAME # 4 - 06/22/2009 vs. ST. JOE'S - METUCHEN (LOSS) 4-3

GAME # 5 - 06/25/2009 vs. WOODBRIDGE (LOSS) 7-5

GAME # 6 - 06/26/2009 vs. SOUTH BRUNSWICK (LOSS) 7-6

GAME # 7 - 06/29/2009 vs. SPOTSWOOD (WIN) 9-3

GAME # 8 - 07/01/2009 vs. EDISON (WIN) 5-0

GAME # 9 - 07/06/2009 vs. EDISON (WIN) 3-2

GAME # 10 - 07/08/2009 vs. WOODBRIDGE (WIN) 7-6

GAME # 11 - 07/11/2009 vs.SOUTH BRUNSWICK (LOSS) 3-2

GAME # 12 - 07/14/2009 vs.SOUTH RIVER (WIN) 15-0

GAME # 13 - 07/16/2009 vs.ST. JOE'S - METUCHEN (LOSS) 8-0

GAME # 14 - 07/17/2009 vs. JFK - ISELIN (WIN) 12-1

GAME # 15 - 07/18/2009 vs. BRIDGEWATER (WIN) 9-7

GAME # 16 - 07/18/2009 vs. ST. JOE'S - METUCHEN (WIN) 14-10

GAME # 17 - 07/19/2009 vs. SOUTH BRUNSWICK (WIN) 11-6

GAME # 18 - 07/19/2009 vs. SOUTH BRUNSWICK (WIN) 18-4

GAME # 19 - 07/22/2009 vs. COLONIA (WIN) 9-1

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Keep this link for the photobucket site.

I will try to post as many photos as I can from the World Series.

Hopefully my laptop will be "New Mexico Friendly."

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

I tell ya I don't get no respect at all. The other day I was at a ball game. I went to shake the umpire's hand and his seeing-eye dog bit me!

THE TIGERS finally got some respect from the Home News Tribune in Wednesday's paper. Here's a link to the article:

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907210337

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