Flames take 2 from Angels

Flames took 2 from the Angels at WCBO. The Flames hit the ball well and pitched great in both games.

Game 1
Ernst 1-2, R, 2 RBI, BB
Poli 1-2, 2 RBI, BB
Murphy 1-2, 2 R, BB
Ranshaw 1-3, R
Malott 1-3, 2B, RBI
Lana 1-1, R, RBI
Mehrle 0-2, RBI

Ranshaw 4 IP, 2 K, BB, 1 ER

Game 2
Ernst 1-2, RBI
Murphy 1-1, 2 R, RBI, BB
Ranshaw 1-2, R, 2 RBI
Lana 0-0, 2 BB, R
Mehrle 0-0, 2 BB
Rutzel 0-0, BB, R

Malott 2.1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H

Cincy Flames 3, 11U Miamisburg Hornets 0

The Cincy Flames played an almost flawless defensive game and Nick Ernst and John Malott proved a tough one-two punch as the Flames scratched out 3 runs to win 3-0.

Nick punched out 6 Hornets in his 3 shut-out innings of work for the win. John "Welcome Back!" Malott pitched like the Malott of old with 3 innings for the save. Malott gave up a hit and walked one while striking out 3. (can you tell this reporter is relieved he is back?!). Behind them both pitchers were supported by a fantastic defense.

Offensively the Flames put 3 runs up on some very talented pitching by the Hornets. In the first after a Ryne Poli single, Dalton Ranshaw smacked an RBI single to left field to plate what would be the winning run. In the 4th the Flames dented the plate twice with RBI's from Noah Mehrle and Joey Wenning.

Poli 1-3
Ranshaw 1-3, RBI
Healey 1-3, R
Mehrle 0-2, BB, RBI
Wenning 1-2, RBI

W - Ernst 3 IP, 6 Ks, 4 H, 2 BB, 0 R
S - Malott 3 IP, 3 Ks, H, BB, 0 R

Cincy Flames beat 10U Miamsiburg Hornets by run-rule

Cincy Flames beat 10U Miamisburg Hornets by run-rule

The Flames put up 6 runs in the top of the first and never looked back. Everybody on the team scored atleast one run and 4 pitchers, led by Noah Merhle combined for 11 Ks while giving up only two hits.

Noah pitched 3 innings giving up no runs, no hits, and striking out 5 for the win. As in the 2nd game today, the defense was nearly flawless, Ian Rutzel made a tough play at 3rd look routine and Tristan, Logan and Noah all made good plays in the field.

Ernst 2-4, 3 R, BB
Malott 2-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, 3 BB
Poli 2-4, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB
Murphy 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI
Ranshaw 2-4, 2 R, 2 BB
Healey 2-4, 2B, R, 3 RBI
Lana 1-2, 3 R, RBI, 2 BB
Mehrle 2-4, 2 R, RBI
Brauning 2-3, 2 R, 3 RBI, BB
Wenning 1-4, R, 2 RBI
Rutzel 1-4, R, 2 RBI

W - Mehrle 3 IP, 5K, 0 BB, 0 H, 0 R
H - Brauning 1 IP, BB, 2 K, 0 H, 0 R
H- Ranshaw 1 IP, 2 K, 0 H, 0 R
S- Wenning 1 IP, 2 K, 0 ER

Shoetiques 12, Cincy Flames 6

The Shoetiques scored one in the first, one in the second, and 4 in the 3rd, before the Flames bats could come alive. The bottom of the third proved to be the Flames big inning as 5 Flames dented the plate. In the fifth the Shoetiques took the lead for good to win the Early Bird Classic Championship.


Poli 1-3
Murphy 1-2, 2B, R, 2 RBI, BB
Ranshaw 2-2, 2B, 2 R, RBI, BB
Healey 2-3, 2B, R, RBI
Mehrle 1-1, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Cincy Flames 7, Kentucky Bearcats 6

The Kentucky Bearcats came out hot in game 3 of the Early Bird Classic, but the Flames kept them close and came back to win the game in the bottom of the 6th with some timely hitting. Noah Mehrle pitched 4 2/3 innings giving up just one earned run, while striking out 6. Dalton Ranshaw pitched the 6th inning striking out 2 with no earned runs. The Flames came back to win the game in the bottom of the sixth inning with singles by Ryne Poli and Ronnie Murphy, and a double by Dalton Ranshaw. Taylor Healey then knocked in pinch runner Nick Ernst (the tying run) with a smash to center field. After Tristan Lana worked a 9 pitch walk, fouling off pitch after pitch, Taylor stole 3rd and then Noah Mehrle delivered home Taylor with the winning run, with a line shot between short and 3rd.

Malott 1-3, RBI
Poli 1-2, R, BB
Murphy 1-1, 2 R, 2 BB
Ranshaw1-3, 2B, 2 RBI
Mehrle 1-3, GWRBI
Rutzel 1-1, R, BB

Cincy Flames 17, Donelson Dodgers 4

On the Frozen Tundra at Donelson Park the Flames offense stayed hot with 7 more hits and 17 runs. John Malott pitched 2 innings striking out 3 while giving up just 1 hit for the win. Ian Rutzel pitched the last inning for the save.

Ernst 0-1, 2 R, 2 BB
Healey 0-0, 3 R, 3 BB
Poli 2-2, 3 R, 3 RBI, BB
Murphy 1-3, 2B, R, 2 RBI
Ranshaw 1-2, 2 R, RBI, BB
Malott 0-1, 3 R, RBI, 2 BB
Lana 1-3, 2 RBI
Mehrle 1-3, R
Brauning 1-2, RBI
Rutzel 0-0, 2 BB, R
Wenning 0-1, R

W- John Malott 2 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 1 H
S- Ian Rutzel 1 IP, ER, K

Cincy Flames 16, Owensboro Rivercats 0

Nashville, TN - The Cincy Flames opened the 2007 season with an impressive 16-0 in over the Rivercats from Owensboro. The Flames offense pounded out 12 hits, including 3 2Bs, and 2 3Bs. Tristan Lana pitched a complete game 1-hitter and struck out 4 for the win.

Ernst 2-2, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB
Malott 1-2, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB
Poli 1-1, 2B, R, RBI, 2 BB
Murphy 2-3, 2B, R, RBI
Ranshaw 1-2, 3B, 2 R, RBI, BB
Healey 2-3, 2 R, 2 RBI
Lana 1-2, R, RBI
Mehrle 1-2, 2 R
Rutzel 0-1, 2 R, BB
Brauning 1-1, R, RBI, BB
Wenning 0-1, BB

W - Lana 3 IP, 4 K, 2 HP, 0 ER