Cubs win duel

In a terrific pitcher’s duel that featured 22 strikeouts, the

Huntington Valley Cubs outlasted the Ocean View Brewers, 1-0, to win the

2000 District 62 Tournament of Champions Minor B Division title at Ocean

View Little League.

Cubs starting pitcher Shawn Stiffler stifled the Brewers in the first

three innings, striking out seven while giving up just two hits to the 11

batters he faced.

Ocean View starter Ryan Vandenberg was equally impressive, fanning

seven of the 11 he faced.

The Cubs broke through in the second inning as Dave Folger led off

with a single up the middle, then stole second and third, before scoring

what turned out to be the game’s only run on a wild pitch.

The defensive struggle continued the remainder of the game and Ocean

View reliever Zack Couey struck out two over the final two innings.

Meanwhile, Cubs closer Ryan Miller made sure the one-run lead stood as

he struck out six of the final 11 Brewer hitters. The Cubs’ defense also

made three key ground-ball putouts, with first baseman Daniel Tierney

twice digging out low throws to record outs.

Miller gave up two hits, walked none and stuck out the final batter to

end a well-played, error-free contest.

“Ocean View is a very good team, and a classy team, too,” Mike Tierney

of the Huntington Valley coaching staff said. “This was a tough battle

all the way and both teams have a lot to be proud of.”

The Cubs roster also includes: Drew Hainsworth, Brian Schwartz, Ricky

Marin, Nick Mazzone, Connor Baggett, Patrick Doran, Tevah Jones, Ryan

Little, Anthony Valenti, Manager Nick Mazzone, and coaches Dave Folger

and Dave Schwartz.