Stop in at the Champaign County Fair, purchase some Big Orange and help the Urbana baseball program.

The Urbana high school / Amce players and coaches are working at the Big Orange concession stand at the 2012 Champaign County Fair. Stop in and visit and while you are there get yourself a cool refreshing big orange 20 oz drink for only .50 - it's gotta be one of the best deals at the fair. And remember if you are really thirsty you can purchase an entire gallon for only $2.00.
We also have brats, hotdogs, Laffy taffy, icee pops, sunflower seeds, picked, nachos and cheese, chips, and ice in the large bags. We look forward to seeing you real soon!

Central Buckeye Conference Awards

The following players earned all Central Buckeye Conference honors. 

First team selection.  

 Tyler Powell - Pitcher

 Levi King     - Pitcher

 Eric Bader   - Infielder

Special mention. Bryce carafa

Sportsmanship - Tyler cross

Miami Valley awards

Levi King - Special mention

Urbana Varsity 2012 falls to Graham 5-2 in spite of McCreight's performance

Britton McCreight went 1-3, but Urbana  still fell to Graham 5-2 in seven innings on Tuesday/Wednesday Nights.
McCreight led Urbana's offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He singled in the fifth inning.

Mosbarger got the win for Graham. He allowed two runs over seven innings. The Graham pitcher struck out five, walked two and surrendered six hits.

Lowry, Bronne and Roop helped lead Graham. They combined for eight hits and three RBIs.
Graham never surrendered the lead after the first inning, scoring one run on an RBI single by Bronne.

Graham scored one run in the second inning, and then followed it up with one more in the fourth. In the second, Graham scored on an RBI double by Lowry, bringing home Roop.
The Climbers scored one run in the bottom of the fourth to cut its deficit to two. A sacrifice fly by Bryce Carafa gave Urbana life. Hunter Quick got out to end the scoring threat.

Graham built upon its lead with two runs in the seventh. A single by Holcomb ignited the offense,, scoring Lowry. That was followed up by Bronne's double, bringing home Butz.

One run in the bottom of the seventh helped Urbana Varsity 2012 close its deficit to 5-2. An error fueled Urbana Varsity 2012's comeback but it was not enough as Levi King grounded out to end the ballgame.

Next game is Thursday at Bob Brenning Field versus CBC crossover foe Walter E. Stebbins High School at 5:00pm

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Both JV and Varsity Games with Graham are Suspended due to the Weather

The JV game was suspended in the top of the third with Urbana leading 3-2 over host Graham JV. The Varsity Climbers were in the 4th inning with Graham up by a score of 3-1. When these games are rescheduled we will let you know.

Urbana Varsity Evens Record at 11-11

Urbana Varsity 2012 hang on against Graham, 3-2

Graham wasn't able to overcome the big hole it dug itself into against Urbana Varsity 2012, and the Falcons lost 3-2 to Urbana  after falling behind by two runs in the third inning.
Graham scored one run in the sixth on a fielder's choice. Still, the Falcons couldn't catch the Climbers.

Tyler Powell worked out of 10 difficult moments for Urbana. He pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run on three hits. Powell faced his trickiest spot in the sixth inning.
In the bottom of the second, Graham grabbed the early lead, 1-0.
The lead stayed with the Hillclimbers after the third, when it scored three runs on an RBI double by Deryk Fain, a sacrifice fly by Bryce Carafa, followed by nd an RBI single by Levi King. Urbana plays host to the CBC Mad River Falcons Tuesday at 5:00pm at the Boyce Street Complex.

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JV scores win versus Graham at Bob Brenning Field

Urbana JV 2012 offense too much for Graham in 9-1 rout

Urbana JV 2012 refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against Graham, recording a 9-1 victory on Monday at Boyce Street.
With seven runs in the first three innings, Urbana JV 2012 left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
An RBI single by Ryan Prince, a groundout by Jacob Barr, and a steal of home by Prince during the first inning and an RBI double by Michael Morgan, an RBI double by Devin Burnside, and an RBI single by Prince in the second inning helped Urbana JV 2012 put some runs on the board early. Matt Neer racked up two RBIs on two hits for Urbana JV 2012. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the sixth inning.
Chase Abbey pitched lights out for Urbana JV 2012. Graham managed just one hit off of the Urbana JV 2012's pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out four during his five innings of work.

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Urbana falls to KR in a tight crossover match

Urbana Varsity 2012 drops 2-1 game to Kenton Ridge despite efforts of King

Levi King went 2-4, but Urbana Varsity 2012 still fell to Kenton Ridge 2-1 in seven innings on Thursday.
Blake Blazer got it done on the mound on the way to a win. He allowed one run over seven innings. The Kenton Ridge pitcher struck out five, walked three and surrendered six hits.
The first inning saw Urbana Varsity 2012 score its only run on the day on an RBI single by King.
The lead stayed with Kenton Ridge after the fourth, when it scored one run on an RBI single by Robbie Ashbaugh.


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Urbana JV hits no-hit by Kenton Ridge

Urbana JV 2012 fell 17-0 to Kenton ridge as Haerr threw a no-hitter on Thursday at Boyce Street.
No Urbana JV 2012 batter was able to locate Haerr's pitches during the game. Haerr threw a no-hitter, striking out seven batters and walking four. He got Ethan Edwards to for the final out of the game.
Kenton ridge pounded Urbana JV 2012 pitching, as six hitters combined for 13 hits, 12 RBIs and 13 runs scored.


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Urbana's JV wins a tight one over Greenon

Offenses dominate as Urbana JV 2012 outscores Greenon 11-10

Urbana JV 2012 and Greenon lit up the scoreboard on Tuesday as they combined for 21 runs. In the end, Urbana JV 2012 won the offensive battle 11-10 in seven innings.
The teams combined for 24 hits, including seven extra base hits.
Urbana JV 2012 held off Greenon, as Greenon was unable to overcome a 11-run fifth inning deficit.
Greenon scored on an RBI single by Joey Belcher, a sacrifice fly by Fraley, and a bases loaded walk by Folck in the fifth inning, a fielder's choice, an RBI double by Zugelder, a two-run single by Folck, and a steal of home by Wiskirchen in the sixth inning, and an RBI single by Horton in the seventh inning. Despite its efforts, Greenon couldn't get over the hump.
Eric Skelley had a busy day at the plate, collecting three extra-base hits. He tripled in the second inning and doubled in the first and fourth innings.
Matt Neer got the win for Urbana JV 2012. He allowed three runs over five innings. The Urbana JV 2012 pitcher struck out two, walked two and surrendered five hits.
Urbana JV 2012 didn't relinquish the lead after scoring two runs in the first inning when it scored on an RBI double by Skelley and an RBI single by Jacob Barr.
Urbana JV 2012 matched its three-run fourth inning with three more in the fifth. In the fourth, Urbana JV 2012 scored on an RBI triple by Devin Burnside, bringing home Ryan Prince.
Prince doubled, scoring David Martin to start the inning. That was followed up by an error that scored Prince.
Urbana JV plays Greenon JV at home (Bob Brenning Field at the Boyce Street Complex Tuesday at 5:00pm) The Varsity team will play at Greenon High School at 5:00pm.

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Varsity Wins a Tight One!

The Varsity baseball team won a tight game vs. CBC foe Ben Logan at Bob Brenning Field on Tuesday night. Both pitchers took a no hit bit into the sixth inning but Urbana scored one run to win it in seven innings 1-0.
The JV squad traveled to Ben Logan, in Logan County and lost a heart breaker 11-10 in extra innings. The JV Hillclimbers had a 2 run lead going into the bottom half of the 8th but couldn't hold on as the Raiders plated three runs to win the game.
Both teams play this coming Thursday vs Shawnee.

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J V falls to 1-9 after dropping two to Chaminade-Julienne HS

Urbana JV 2012 outmuscled by Chaminade- Julienne High School, 12-4 

 Urbana JV 2012 scattered six hits on Sunday, but weren't able to push enough runs across, and lost 12-4 to Chaminade- julienne high school at Boyce Street . Ryan Prince racked up two RBIs on one hit for Urbana JV 2012. He doubled in the sixth inning. Noble got the win for Chaminade- julienne high school. He allowed one run over six innings. The Chaminade- julienne high school pitcher struck out three, walked three and surrendered four hits. Hunter Quick had a short outing, lasting only 1 2/3 innings on the mound for Urbana JV 2012 before being taken out. Quick allowed four hits and seven runs. Urbana JV 2012 ran wild on the basepaths, finishing with six steals. Eric Skelley, Devin Burnside, Ethan Edwards, and Michael Morgan each had one stolen base and Prince had two stolen bases.

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First Scrimmage This Thursday

The first scrimmage for JV and Var. is this Thursday vs. Riverside High School.
Var. plays at home and the JV will be traveling to Riverside.

On Saturday March 17 the Urbana Acme Baseball Team with the help of Wal-Mart will be hosting a benefit basketball game.  Tip time for the game will be 7:00 PM at the Urbana High School gymnasium.  The Champaign county All-Star team consisting of local area players will be going up against alumni Football players from The Ohio State University.  OSU players that are scheduled to play in Saturdays game are:

Andy Katzamoyer
Todd Boeckman
Michael Wiley
Stanley Jackson
Ahmed Plummer
Dustin Fox
Roy Hall

Tickets are $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased at Sparkeys Pizza, The UHS Athletic Office, any UHS baseball Player, or myself.  I will deliver to you if you need me to. 

We will be having a FREE autograph session during halftime of the game.

The Marucci CAT 33" has been ruled an illegal Bat for HS use

To: Officers of the Miami Valley Baseball Coaches Association
From: Jim Merz
Rules Interpreter West Central Ohio Umpires Association
　
Gentlemen,
I wanted to contact you in regards of an email notification I received from Kyle McNeely / OHSAA. I was hoping you could send out a Mass email to all members of the Association to advise them of the following:
　
The [ Marucci CAT 33" ] Bat has been Ruled An Illegal Bat for High School Use / Even if it has the BBCOR Marking!!
　
There was No reason given as to why the bat has been Ruled Illegal - ONLY That It Was Not to be Used in High School Competition.
　
Rulings: If a player from team A is found to be using this, or any illegal bat.....the batter will be Ruled Out.....or if the batter say hits into a Double-Play.....the Defensive Coach of Team B would have the option of taking the play.....Then Team A's Head Coach would be "Resricted" to the DugOut.....the Umpire should remove the bat from the game and store in a safe place.....If a second Illegal Bat is detected from Team A.....Once again.....The Batter Is Out / or the Defensive Coach would have the option of taking the play.....Now Team A's Head Coach Is "Ejected" from the game.....Again the Umpire should remove the bat and store it in a safe place.....If aTeam A Batter would come up with the Third Illegal Bat and Detected.....Batter Out / or Defensive Coach may Take Play.....And The Assistant Coach Is "Ejected".....Umpire should once again remove the bat and store it in a safe place.
Ruling: If Batter 1 from Team A Hits with an Illegal Bat and singles.....Then Batter 2 Picks up the Illegal Bat and Steps Into the Batters Box with Both Feet Ready to Hit.....Before the Next Pitch, the Head Coach for Team B Asks for the Umpire to Check the bat and it's found to be Illegal....Batter 1 is Ruled Out / Removed from First-Base and Team A's Head Coach is "Restricted" to the DugOut....Then Batter 2 is to be Ruled Out and Team A's Head Coach would now be "Ejected"!!
If there are men on base.....The best time for a Defensive Coach to request to see if an illegal bat is being used would be after the suspected batter finishes his at bat.....As he might hit into a Double Play etc. to your benefit and gives you the option of taking the play.....Much like the Batting Out of Order Rule.....The batter using an illegal bat is deemed Illegal when he steps into the box with both feet ready to hit!

Open Cages are Now going on- stop in and pick up a schedule

Open cages are now open and usually every Sunday from 4-6pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8:30pm down in the weight room
Lifting is Monday Wednesday and Friday- from 3:00-4:00pm Stop in to Mr. LaValley's room (JH TECH LAB) if you have any questions.