2007 / 2008 Winter- and Pre-Season Highlights

February 17, 2008 - Practie Game 8
Cerveceros 16, RIOTS 12


February 10, 2008 - Practie Game 7
RIOTS 23, Bell 20

Top Performers:
Offense - Mike: Grand Slam, 6 RBI
Pitching - Big Rudy: 4 Ks


January 20, 2008 - Practie Game 6
Outlaws 31, RIOTS 12


January 13, 2008 - Practie Game 5
Angels 18, RIOTS 12


Winter Season
Post-Season - December 9,2007
Dodgers 19, CRAZY TRAIN 13; Rudy-4 Ks (17)

Game 6 - December 2, 2007
Dodgers 22, CRAZY TRAIN 3

Game 5 - November 18, 2007
CRAZY TRAIN 17, Reds 14; Roger-1 K (13), Juan hit for the cycle.

Game 4 - November 11, 2007
Full Throttle 16, CRAZY TRAIN 10; Rudy-4 Ks (12)

Game 3 - November 4, 2007
Raiders 17, CRAZY TRAIN 2; Rudy-3 Ks (8)

Game 2 - October 28, 2007
Washington 14, CRAZY TRAIN 4; Rudy-5 Ks

Game 1 - October 21, 2007
Cobras 19, CRAZY TRAIN 0



Image provided by Roger Garcia.


October 14, 2007 - Practice Game 4
Phillies 36, RIOTS 3


October 7, 2007 - All-Star Game
Division C 15, Division D-1 6

RIOTS All-Stars: Rudy (P), Roger (C), Juan (3B), and Boy (Manager)


September 30, 2007 - Practice Game 3
RIOTS 10, Bell 7


September 16, 2007 - Practice Game 2 --- Happy Birthday Andy, Roger and Boy!

Blue Jays-E 20, RIOTS 10


August 12, 2007 - Practice Game 1
RIOTS 14, Raiders-B 14

2007 Season Highlights

Championship Game 3 - August 26, 2007
#2 Phillies 22, #1 RIOTS 21

Top Performers
Offense
Juan: 5 for 6 (2 1B, 3 HR, Sac Fly), 4 Runs, 6 RBI
Dada: 5 for 6 (2 1B, 2 2B, HR, BB), 4 Runs, 6 RBI
Roger: 4 for 6 (3 1B, HR), 2 Runs, 2 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 2 Ks (68)


Championship Game 2 - August 19, 2007 --- Happy Birthday Raymond!
#2 Phillies 12, #1 RIOTS 11
Series tied, 1-1

Top Performers
Offense
Raul: 2 for 2 (2 1B), 2 RBI
Jorge: 3 for 4 (1B, 2B, 3B, BB), 2 Runs, RBI
Jesse: 2 for 3 (2 1B, BB, Sac Fly), Run
Dada: 3 for 5 (1B, 2 2B), 3 Runs, 2 RBI
Juan: 3 for 5 (2 1B, 2B), Run, 3 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 3 Ks (66)


Championship Game 1 - August 19, 2007
#1 RIOTS 17, #2 Phillies 8

Top Performers
Offense
Mike: 4 for 5 (1B, 2B, 3B, HR), 4 Runs, 2 RBI - HIT for the CYCLE
Felipe: 2 for 2 (2 1B), Run, RBI
Gabriel: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B), Run, 2 RBI
Sergio: 3 for 5 (2 1B, 2B), 2 Runs, RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 5 Ks (63)


August 12, 2007 - Practice Game 1
RIOTS 14, Raiders-B 14

Attendance: Big Rudy, Jesus, Felipe, Benny, Dada, Roger, and Boy. Thanks to the Nationals and I. E. Nicas for helping out: Marlo, Rudy, and Adam.


Post-Season Game 5 - July 29, 2007 --- Happy Birthday Big Rudy!
#1 RIOTS 16, #5 Titans 12


Iron Man: Big Rudy pitches 18 innings on his birthday.
The first-place Riots advanced to the division championship for the second year in row. They swept the Titans in the semi-final series. Props to Big Rudy who pitched two complete games... That's 18 innings on his birthday. The Riots offense was relentless in providing a combined 41 runs. The Riots will face the winner between the #2 Phillies and the #3 Chicanos in the championship series.

Top Performers
Offense
Gabriel: 3 for 3 (3 1B), Run
Jesse: 2 for 2 (2B, HR, 3 BB), 5 Runs, RBI
Juan: 3 for 4 (2 1B, 2B, Sac Fly), 2 Runs, 6 RBI
Benny: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B), Run, 2 RBI
Dada: 2 for 4 (1B, 2B, BB), 3 Runs, 3 RBI
Felipe: 1 for 2 (1B, Sac Fly), Run, RBI
Jesus: 1 for 1 (2B... should have been a home run), Run, RBI
Andy: 1 for 1 (2B), Run

Pitching
Big Rudy: 1 K (58)


Post-Season Game 4 - July 29, 2007
#1 RIOTS 25, #5 Titans 19

Top Performers
Offense
Juan: 4 for 4 (1B, 2 2B, HR, BB, Sac Fly), 4 Runs, 5 RBI
Jorge: 5 for 7 (3 1B, 2 HR), 3 Runs, 5 RBI
Jesse: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B, 3 BB), 4 Runs, RBI
Andy: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B), Run, 3 RBI - Thrown Bat
Raul: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B), 2 Runs
Roger: 3 for 5 (2 1B, HR, BB), 3 Runs, 3 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 3 Ks (57)


Post-Season Game 3 - July 22, 2007
#1 RIOTS 16, #4 Rangers 10
The first-place Riots advance to the division semi-finals against the fifth-seeded Titans.

Top Performers
Offense
Jorge: 3 for 3 (3 1B, BB), 2 Runs, 3 RBI
Andy: 2 for 2 (1B, 2B), Run, RBI
Jesse: 2 for 3 (1B, HR, BB), 2 Runs, 3 RBI
Big Rudy: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B, BB), Run, RBI
Juan: 2 for 4 (1B, 2B), 2 Runs, 2 RBI
Roger: 2 for 4 (1B, 2B), Run, RBI
Dada: 1 for 2 (2B, 2 BB), 3 Runs
Benny: 1 for 2 (2B, Sac Fly)

Pitching
Big Rudy: 7 Ks (54)


Post-Season Game 2 - July 15, 2007
#5 Titans 18, #1 RIOTS 8

Top Performers
Offense
Juan: 3 for 4 (2 1B, HR), 2 Runs, 3 RBI
Sergio: 3 for 4 (2 1B, HR), 2 Runs, 3 RBI
Raul: 3 for 4 (2 1B, 2B), RBI


Post-Season Game 1 - July 8, 2007 --- Happy Birthday Mom!
#1 RIOTS 17, #8 Balls Out 5

Top Performers
Offense
Dada: 4 for 5 (2 1B, 2B, Grand Slam), 3 Runs, 7 RBI
Mike: 4 for 5 (3 1B, 2B), 3 Runs, 2 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 1 K (47)


Game 14 - June 24, 2007
RIOTS 22, Blue Balls 8
"Riots 9" clinched sole possession of 1st place with the victory. Riots 9: Big Rudy P, Roger C, Felipe 1B, Dada 2B, Raul 3B, Mike SS, Gabriel LF, Jorge CF, and Benny RF.

Top Performers
Offense
Big Rudy: 4 for 5 (4 1B, BB), 3 Runs
Mike: 4 for 6 (2 1B, 2 2B), 4 Runs, 2 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 3 Ks (46)


June 17, 2007
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Props to the Pops: Boy, Felipe, Jesse, Juan, Lupin, and Roger

Game 13
Phillies 13, RIOTS 12

Top Performers
Offense
Roger: 2 for 3 (1B, HR), 2 Runs, 3 RBI
Felipe: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B), 2 Runs, RBI
Gabriel: 2 for 3 (2 1B), 2 Runs

Pitching
Raul: Complete Game


Game 12 - June 10, 2007
RIOTS 16, Dirtbags 9

Top Performers
Offense
Gabriel: 2 for 2 (2 1B), 2 Runs, RBI
Mike: 2 for 2 (2 1B, Sac-F), Run, 3 RBI
Sergio: 2 for 3 (2B, HR), 2 Runs, 2 RBI
Benny: 2 for 3 (2 1B), Run, RBI
Juan: 2 for 3 (2 1B), Run
Raul: 1 for 1 (HR), Run, RBI
Jesus: 1 for 1 (3B), Run

Pitching
Big Rudy: 6 Ks (43)


Game 11 - June 3, 2007
RIOTS 19, Titans 3

Top Performers
Offense
Roger: 3 for 4 (2 1B, 2B), Run, 2 RBI
Gabriel: 2 for 3 (2 1B), 2 Runs, RBI
Mike: 3 for 5 (2 1B, 2B), 4 Runs, 2 RBI
Dada: 3 for 5 (1B, 2 2B), 2 Runs, 4 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 3 Ks (37)


Game 10 - May 20, 2007
RIOTS 17, Balls Out 2

Top Performers
Offense
Lupin: 3 for 3 (1B, 2B, 3B), Run, 4 RBI
Jorge: 3 for 3 (3 1B), 3 Runs
Juan: Grand Slam

Pitching
Big Rudy: 1 K (34)


Game 9 - May 13, 2007
Chicanos 9, RIOTS 4

Top Performers
Offense
Jorge: 3 for 4 (3 1B), 2 Runs, RBI
Big Rudy: 2 for 3 (2 1B, BB), Run
Mike: 2 for 4 (2 1B)
Roger: 1 for 2 (1B)
Benny: 1 for 2 (1B)
Raul: 1 for 2 (1B)

Pitching
Big Rudy: 6 Ks (33)


Game 8 - May 6, 2007
RIOTS 14, Rangers 8

Top Performers
Offense
Dada: 4 for 4 (1B, 2B, 2 HR), 4 Runs, 4 RBI
Raul: 2 for 3 (1B, HR, BB), 2 Runs, 3 RBI
Jesse: 2 for 3 (2 1B, BB), 2 Runs, RBI
Mike: 2 for 4 (2 3B), 2 Runs, 3 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 3 Ks (27) 


2007 Mid-Season All-Star Selections

Jesse: .619 - H 13, AB 21, TU 25, HR 4, R 12, RBI 8, BB 4
Jorge: .531 - H 17, AB 32, TU 38, HR 4, R 17, RBI 15, BB 5, Sac F 1
Big Rudy (Pitcher): 24 Strikeouts
Boy (Manager): 1st Place Mid-Season Standing (5-0-2 Record) 

Reserves: Dada .517, Juan .500, Mike .400


Game 7 - April 29
RIOTS 14, Blue Balls 14

Top Performers
Offense
Jorge: 4 for 5 (2 1B, 2 2B, Sac Fly), 3 Runs
Big Rudy: 2 for 3 (2 1B, 3 BB), 2 Runs, 3 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 3 Ks (24) 


Game 6 - April 22 --- HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!
RIOTS 15, Phillies 14

Top Performers
Offense
Gabriel: 5 for 6 (3 1B, 2 2B), 2 Runs, 2 RBI
Jorge: 4 for 7 (3 1B, HR), 2 Runs, 5 RBI
Jesse: 2 for 3 (1B, HR, 3 BB-Nothing but respect!), 2 Runs, RBI 

Pitching
Big Rudy: 1 K (21)


April 21, 2007
Congratulations Jesus and Maria.

"It's a sad day for the ladies. Big Daddy's off the market."
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Game 5 - April 15
RIOTS 14, Dirtbags 7

Top Performers
Offense
Juan: 4 for 6 (1B, 2B, 3B, HR), 3 Runs, 5 RBI - HIT for the CYCLE
Dada: 4 for 5 (1B, 3 2B, BB), 4 Runs, 4 RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 2 Ks (20)


Game 4 - April 1
RIOTS 10, Titans 10

Top Performers
Offense
Jorge: 4 for 5 (1B, 2B, 3B, HR), 4 Runs, 2 RBI - HIT for the CYCLE
Mike: 3 for 5 (2 1B, 3B), Run, 5 RBI
Lupin: 3 for 5 (2 1B, 3B)

Pitching
Big Rudy: 3 Ks (18)


Game 3 - March 25, 2007
RIOTS 22, Balls Out 12

Top Performers
Offense
Felipe: 4 for 4 (3 1B, 3B, BB), 2 Runs, RBI
Dada: 4 for 6 (3 1B, HR), 4 Runs, 4 RBI
Juan: 4 for 6 (1B, 3 2B, 3B), 2 Runs, 4 RBI
Jesse: 3 for 5 (2 1B, HR), 3  Runs, 2 RBI
Jorge: 2 for 4 (2 HR, 2 BB), 2 Runs, 7 RBI - GRAND SLAM

Pitching
Big Rudy: 2 Ks (15)


Game 2 - March 18, 2007
RIOTS 16, Chicanos 9

Top Performers
Offense
Jesse: 3 for 5 (1B, 3B, HR), 4 Runs, 3 RBI
Juan: 3 for 5 (1B, 2B, 3B), 2 Runs, 2 RBI
Mike: 3 for 5 (3 1B), 3  Runs, 2 RBI
Andy: 2 for 3 (1B, 2B), 2 Runs, 3 RBI
Roger: 2 for 3 (2 2B), Run, RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 7 Ks (13)


Game 1 - March 11, 2007
RIOTS 9, Rangers 8

Top Performers
Offense
Jesse: 3 for 3 (2 1B, HR), 2 Runs, RBI
Sergio: 2 for 3 (2B, 3B), 2 Runs, 2 RBI
Big Rudy: 2 for 3 (2B, 3B), RBI

Pitching
Big Rudy: 6 Ks


Season Opener Preview
March 11, 2007
Rangers vs RIOTS

The RIOTS will face the Rangers in the 2007 Division C Season Opener. The RIOTS return with 11 members from last year's team which reached the division finals. The Rangers moved up after finishing in first place in Division D last season.

2006 / 2007 Pre-Season Highlights

March 4, 2007
Balls Out 17, RIOTS 11

Rudy 1 K (9)



February 25, 2007
RIOTS 24, Raiders 23
Attendance: Roger (P), Mike (C), Rudy (1B), Dada (2B), Lupin (3B), Jorge (SS), Andy (LF), Sergio (CF), Jesse (RF), Boy (DH)


February 18, 2007
Phillies 21, RIOTS 17
Attendance: Raymond (P), Mikey (C), John (1B), Dada (2B), Juan (3B), Mike (SS), Lupin (LF), Jorge (CF), Jesse (RF), Andy (LF), Felipe (C), Boy (DH)

TOP PERFORMERS
DEFENSE
Jorge: 1 K (7)


2007 Riots Roster

Andy 23*

Angel 17

Big Rudy 13

Dada 36*

Felipe 55

Gabriel 11

Jesse 7

Jesus 39

John 4*

Jorge 8

Juan 22

Lupin 3

Mike 1

Mikey 67*

Roger 77

Sergio 16*

* Rookie


UNIFORM ANNOUNCEMENT
Jerseys (for new players only): S, M, L, XL-$55 --- XXL-$60 --- XXXL-$65 --- XXXXL-$70
NEW Black Hats (for everyone!!!): Fitted or Adjustable-$20
All items must be ordered this week to have them by opening day. A 50% deposit (half) is needed to make the orders. Contact Boy for deposit arrangements at 310-707-7127 or e-mail boy@wriots.com.


January 28, 2007
Happy Birthday, Dada and Mikey!!!
Indians 17, RIOTS 9
Attendance: Rudy (P), Felipe (C), Carlos (1B), Dada (2B), Robert (3B), Mike (SS), Sergio (LF), Jorge (CF), Gabriel (RF), Mikey (C), John (1B), Boy (2B)

TOP PERFORMERS
DEFENSE
Jorge:
 2 Ks (6)
Rudy: 2 K (8)


January 7, 2007
RIOTS 8, Reds 6
Attendance: Roger (P), Felipe (C), Big Rudy (1B), Dada (2B), Juan (3B), Mike (SS), Gabriel (LF), Jorge (CF), Carlos (RF), Andy (CF), Raymond (DH), Boy (DH)

TOP PERFORMERS
DEFENSE
Jorge:
 2 Ks (4)


December 17, 2006
RIOTS 17, Dirtbags 16

Attendance: Rudy (P), Mikey (C), Dada (1B), Sergio (2B), Juan (3B), Mike (SS), Paul (LF), Jorge (CF), Gabriel (RF), Raymond (P), Roger (C), Boy (DH)

TOP PERFORMERS
OFFENSE
Sergio
: 4 for 4 (3 HR, 2B)
Juan: Walk-off homerun

DEFENSE
Big Rudy: 1 K (6)
Jorge: 2 Ks


December 10, 2006
RIOTS 19, Chicanos 11
Attendance: Rudy (P), Felipe (C), Dada (1B), Lupin (2B), Sergio (3B), Mike (SS), Paul (LF), Jorge (CF), Gabriel (RF), Raymond (P), Mikey (1B), Boy (2B)

TOP PERFORMERS
DEFENSE
Big Rudy
: 2 Ks (5)


November 19, 2006
Tigers 19, RIOTS 9
Attendance: Roger (P), Felipe (C), Anthony (1B), Mike (2B), Lupin (3B), Dada (SS), Gabriel (LF), Jorge (CF), Boy (RF), Raymond (P)


November 12, 2006
Mavericks 10, RIOTS 9
The Riots lessened an 8-run deficit, however they came up short for the win. Attendance: Roger (P), Felipe (C), Mikey (1B), Andy (2B), Juan (3B), Mike (SS), Paul (LF), Jorge (CF), Gabriel (RF), Big Rudy (P), Boy (DH).

Top Performers
Offense

Mikey: 1.000 - 2 for 2 (2 1B, Sac Fly, 2 RBI, Run)
Jorge: 1.000 - 2 for 2 (2 1B, 2 BB)
Boy: .667 - 2 for 3 (1B, 2B, RBI, Run)
Andy: .500 - 2 for 4 (2 1B, 2 RBI)
Gabriel: .500 - 2 for 4 (2 1B, RBI, Run)
Thanks to Cristina for keeping the book in order to provide the stats.


November 5, 2006
Phillies 24, RIOTS 10
The Riots struggled against the Phillies in this pre-seasn matchup. Thanks to the following players for showing up: Roger (P), Felipe (C), Anthony (1B), Lupin (2B), Juan (3B), Raymond (SS), Mike (LF), Jorge (CF), Gabriel (RF), Big Rudy (P), Paul (OF), Mikey (1B).


October 22, 2006
Demons 22, RIOTS 11
Happy Birthday, Mike... 21 years old.
The Riots will rest next week. Our next practice game will be played on November 5. Thanks to the following players for showing up: Roger (P), Felipe (C), Paul (1B), Boy (2B), Andy (3B), Raymond (SS), Rock (LF), Angel (CF), Gabriel (RF), Mikey (RF).

TOP PERFORMERS
DEFENSE
Roger: 1 K (3)


October 1, 2006
RIOTS 27, The Crew 16
The Riots will rest for two weeks. Our next practice game will be played on October 22. Thanks to the following players for showing up: Big Rudy (P), Roger (C), Salvador (1B), Raymond (2B), Anthony (3B), Raul (SS), Rock (LF), Jorge (CF), Gabriel (RF), Mike (C), Boy (2B), Lupin (SS), Paul (CF), Mikey (RF).

TOP PERFORMERS
DEFENSE
Big Rudy
: 3 Ks


September 24, 2006
Dukes 23, RIOTS 4
Thanks to the following players for showing up: Roger (P), Felipe (C), Benny (1B), Raymond (2B), Anthony (3B), Jorge (SS), Gabriel (LF), Andy (CF), Shaun (RF), Jesus (C), Boy (2B), Mike (SS), Rock (LF), Paul (CF), Mikey (RF).


September 17, 2006
Astros 30, RIOTS 5
Thanks to the following players for showing up: Roger (P), Felipe (C), Benny (1B), Lupin (2B), Anthony (3B), Raymond (SS), Rock (LF), Paul (CF), Mikey (RF), Big Rudy (P), Boy (2B), Mike (SS), Eugene (3B), Salvador (RF).

TOP PERFORMERS
DEFENSE
Roger
: 2 Ks



September 10, 2006
Raiders 34, RIOTS 9
The Riots demonstrated tremendous potential against the Raiders.
Benny, a member of the original Riots squad returns with his big bat after taking a year off.
Andy demonstrates reliable fielding and clutch at-bats.
Anthony, Jr. has sharp skills at 3rd base.
Paul has good hand/eye coordination and some wheels.
Mikey demonstates aggressiveness and confidence.
Thanks to Rock, Ray, Dada, and Tiny for helping us out. Felipe, Mike, and Boy were the only current members who showed up.

2006 Season Highlights

Division Finals - Game 2: August 20
R
H
E
Vernon
22
20
0
RIOTS
18
25
2

The Riots Fall Short of the 2006 Division Championship
Although the Riots came up short of the division championship, they made a good run for it. Felipe lead the post-season with a .722 batting average. Big Rudy finished the season with 60 strikeouts. Jesse racked 11 homers (5 in one game 3/26/06).

TOP PERFORMERS
Offense

Felipe: 3 for 3 (3 1B, BB), 2 Runs, RBI
Javier: 4 for 6 (2 1B, 2B, 3B, BB), 2 Runs, RBI

Division Finals - Game 1: August 20
R
H
E
RIOTS
9
13
3
Vernon
19
22
1

Riots Lose
The Riots lost Game 1 of the 2006 Division Championship.

TOP PERFORMERS
Offense

Mike: 4 for 5 (3 1B, 2B), 2 Runs
Felipe: 2 for 3 (2 1B, BB)

Defense
Rudy
: 2 Ks (60)

Practice Game: August 13
R
H
E
RIOTS
15
0
0
Cudahy-B
12
0
0

The Riots Defeated Cudahy
The Riots took a significant lead early in the game and held on to win after a late-inning scare.

Playoffs - Game 3: August 6
R
H
E
RIOTS
16
21
2
Phillies
12
18
2