Stars win national crown
The 2003 California National All-Star travel baseball team claimed
the 12-and-under Triple Crown fall national championship in Las
Vegas, Nev., in late September. The tournament featured teams from
across the nation.
California, nicknamed the Cal Stars, features Manager Mike
Griffin, his son Chris Griffin and Garrett Gallegos -- all Newport
Beach residents.
The Stars defeated the Ballbusters, 7-4, in the championship game
to avenge an 11-10 loss in July’s World Series.
Strong pitching put the Stars on top. Matt Davidson struck out
seven and allowed one run in two innings and was followed by Jordan
Beck, who went another two innings, striking out six and allowing no
runs. Ryan Boeger struck out four and allowed no earned runs in the
final two innings.
The Stars had some timely offense from Boeger, who doubled and
tallied two RBIs, Beck (2 for 3, two RBIs), Griffin (1 for 2, one
RBI) and Jaime Dominguez (1 for 2, walk).
A.J. Hughes, Gallegos, Kennedy Winkler, Corey Sinske, Josh Lee and
Gabe Huerta provided defense for the Stars, ranked No. 1 nationally
in Triple Crown sports.
California defeated the top-seeded Arizona Panthers, 7-0, in the
semifinals. The Stars were 6-0 entering the game, outscoring their
opponents, 73-4.
The offensive surge continued with Sinske (2 for 3) blasting a
first-inning home run. Griffin went 2 for 3 with two RBIs and Boeger
finished 1 for 2 with a double and two RBIs. Winkler doubled and
added two RBIs.
Dominguez, Beck, Hughes, Lee and Davidson led the defense behind
the pitching of Huerta, who tossed a complete game, two-hit shutout.
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