Wayne's Team finished ranked #1 this season!! They had a great season all around--great coach, teammates, playing, etc...Wayne was really fortunate to be on this team for so many reasons! They celebrated with a swim-pizza party and got medals made that said Season Champs! Now it's off to the playoffs!!

Wayne had a great season. They kept records through an app that automatically generates sports write-ups based on the reported stats for the game. Wayne was mentioned in every article except the one game they lost!

Here are the batting stats for the season:

Player	#	GP	PA	AB	H	1B	2B	3B	HR	RBI	R	HBP	FC	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
B Clower	1	13	29	10	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	1	0	18	9	---	.655	---	.655
C Conway	7	12	30	25	9	7	1	1	0	4	4	1	0	4	11	.360	.467	.480	.947
W Dunn	8	13	39	32	23	13	3	2	5	17	27	2	2	5	1	.719	.769	1.406	2.175
G Ibarra	15	13	41	22	15	11	2	1	1	11	27	2	0	17	2	.682	.829	1.000	1.829
J Ibarra	14	13	38	31	17	10	2	4	1	15	23	1	3	6	3	.548	.632	.968	1.599
S Johns	13	9	19	13	3	2	1	0	0	2	2	2	0	4	10	.231	.474	.308	.781
C Marshall	9	12	31	21	7	6	0	1	0	3	9	2	0	8	6	.333	.548	.429	.977
G McKinnon	2	12	26	14	2	2	0	0	0	3	10	0	0	12	8	.143	.538	.143	.681
G Postert	3	10	24	17	7	5	2	0	0	5	6	0	1	7	5	.412	.583	.529	1.113
J Resh	11	12	34	27	15	6	3	4	2	20	16	0	0	7	7	.556	.647	1.185	1.832
D Saunders	6	12	30	21	7	6	1	0	0	4	11	1	0	8	9	.333	.533	.381	.914
S Willis	12	12	35	25	18	7	3	5	3	19	24	3	0	7	5	.720	.800	1.600	2.400
Totals		13	376	258	123	75	18	18	12	104	169	15	6	103	76	.477	.641	.826	1.467

Here are the write-ups:

Game #1 March 31, 2012

Storm jumps on Timber Rattlersearly and coasts to 14-0 win

Storm jumped out to an early lead on Timber Rattlers and captured a 14-0 victory on Saturday at Taylor.

Ten runs in the first three innings allowed Storm to put the game away early.

An RBI triple by Wayne Dunn, a steal of home by Dunn, a groundout by Gavin Postert, an RBI single by Spencer Johns, and a steal of home by Dallin Saunders in the second inning helped Storm put some runs on the board early.

Dunn got a hit in each of his three at bats.

Timber Rattlers' lineup had no answer for Josh Resh. Resh held Timber Rattlers hitless over three innings, allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out eight.

Storm's Gabriel Ibarra, Spencer Willis, Dunn and Saunders combined for five hits and five RBIs.

Storm added five more runs in the bottom of the third. Ibarra started the inning with a double, scoring Gavin McKinnon and Blake Clower. That was followed up by Resh's single, scoring Ibarra.

Storm scored two runs in the fourth inning, and then followed it up with two more in the fifth. In the fourth, Storm scored on a wild pitch, bringing homeCarter Marshall.

A fielder's choice scored Willis to start the scoring in the inning. That was followed up by a steal of home by Dunn that scored Dunn.

Game #2 April 3, 2012

Willis leads Storm to 17-7 win overRiverdogs

An impressive effort by Spencer Willis spurred Storm to a 17-7 win in five innings over Riverdogs on Wednesday at CS #1.

Willis hit two home runs for Storm. Willis went 2-2 in the game with four RBIs and two runs scored. Willis homered in the first and fifth innings.

Twelve runs in the first three innings helped Storm blow out Riverdogs. An RBI single by Gabriel Ibarra, , a two-run home run by Willis, and a home run by Wayne Dunn in the first inning and a steal of home by Carter Marshall and an RBI single by Spencer Johns in the second inning helped Storm put some runs on the board early.

Storm hit four home runs in the win. Additional home runs for Storm came when Josh Resh homered in the third inning and Willis homered in the first and fifth innings.

Will Stitcher racked up two RBIs on two hits for Riverdogs. Stitcher singled in the first and third innings.

Resh got the win in relief for Storm. Resh pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowed five runs.

Storm hammered Riverdogs pitching as six hitters had a field day, combining for 11 hits, 10 RBIs and 14 runs scored.

Jaiden Ibarra threw 1 2/3 innings of scoreless ball for Storm.

Game #3 April 7, 2012

Offenses dominate as Stormoutscores Rivercats 10-8

Storm and Rivercats lit up the scoreboard on Saturday as they combined for 18 runs. In the end, Storm won the offensive battle 10-8 in five innings.

There were 12 hits, including five extra base hits in the game.

Storm scored five runs in the first inning to build an early lead.

It was a good day at the plate for Storm's Jaiden Ibarra. Ibarra went 2-3, drove in one and scored two runs. He singled in the first inning and tripled in the fifth inning.

Jonathan Salcedo was shaky from the start, lasting only one inning on the rubber for Rivercats before the call to the bullpen. Salcedo allowed three hits and six runs.

Storm ran wild on the basepaths, finishing with eight steals. Wayne Dunnand Carter Marshall each had one stolen base, Gavin McKinnon had two stolen bases, and Spencer Willis had four stolen bases.

Storm got the win even though Gabriel Ibarra didn't last long on the mound.Ibarra was removed after just two-thirds of an inning. Ibarra surrendered one hit and four runs.

Game #4 April 11, 2012

Storm outlast Sand Gnats in high-scoring affair, 17-8

Scoreboard operators were busy at CS #1 on Wednesday as Storm and Sand Gnats combined for 25 runs. Storm eventually won the offensive battle 17-8 in five innings.

Hitters on both sides were strong at the plate as the teams combined for 21 hits, including nine extra base hits.

Storm blew out Sand Gnats thanks to 14 hits, including four extra base hits.Storm scored five runs in the third on a steal of home by Gabriel Ibarra, an RBI single by Spencer Willis, an RBI double by Wayne Dunn, a steal of home by Willis, and an RBI single by Carter Marshall.

Willis racked up four RBIs on three hits for Storm.

Even though Josh Resh allowed eight runs over 2 2/3 innings he still recorded the victory. The Storm pitcher struck out six, walked four and surrendered seven hits.

Storm pounded Sand Gnats pitching, as six hitters combined for 13 hits, 10 RBIs and 13 runs scored.

Storm went up for good in the first, scoring five runs on a two-run double byWillis, a two-run home run by Dunn, and a wild pitch.

Six runs in the bottom of the third helped Sand Gnats close its deficit to 10-6. A home run by DJ Barrett, a solo home run by Jullian Jackson, and a solo home run by Andrew Ramos sparked Sand Gnats' rally.

Game #5 April 13, 2012

Mesa Southern LL falls 12-5 at the hands of Storm

Storm pounded Mesa Southern LL on Saturday 12-5 at CS #2 in five innings.

Storm scored five runs in the first on a passed ball, a two-run triple by Jaiden Ibarra, and an RBI single by Dallin Saunders.

Wayne Dunn went a perfect 4-4 at the plate for Storm. He singled in the first, fourth, and fifth innings.

Game #6 April 21, 2012--The unmentionable game ;)

Game #7 April 28, 2012

Blue Claws coughs up lead, Stormwins 15-13

Down nine runs in the third, Storm recovered thanks to Josh Resh's three-run home run in the fourth, and pulled out a 15-13 win over Blue Claws on Sunday at CS #1.

With Storm trailing by one in the fourth inning, Resh came to the plate and homered, scoring Spencer Willis and Jaiden Ibarra.

Resh racked up four RBIs on two hits for Storm.

Both squads had things going at the plate, tallying 28 runs and 15 hits, including three extra base hits. Managers of the two teams seemingly emptied their bullpens in search of the win, as there were seven pitchers used in the game.

Storm pounded Blue Claws pitching, as six hitters combined for 12 hits, 12 RBIs and 12 runs scored.

The top of the first saw Blue Claws take an early lead, 3-0. Blue Claws added more runs when Gustafson scored on a passed ball and Stone scored on a wild pitch.

Storm survived Blue Claws' surge and put up three runs of its own in the first.Storm scored on a solo home run by Wayne Dunn, a passed ball, and an RBI single by Case Conway.

It didn't take long for Storm to respond as it scored five runs of its own in the third. Storm scored on an RBI triple by Ibarra, an RBI single by Willis, an RBI single by Resh, an RBI single by Conway, and an RBI single by Carter Marshall.

After a quick strike from Blue Claws, Storm responded with five runs in the fourth.

Game #8 April 3, 2012

Dunn leads Storm to 20-5 win overMudhens

A superb effort by Wayne Dunn carried Storm to a 20-5 win in five innings over Mudhens on Thursday at CS # one.

Dunn rocked Mudhens with two home runs. Dunn went 3-3 in the game with four RBIs and four runs scored. Dunn homered in the third and fifth innings.

Storm's bats came to life in the fifth inning. In the inning Storm scored 13 runs.

Storm hit three home runs in the win. Home runs for Storm came when Dunnhomered in the third and fifth innings and Jaiden Ibarra homered in the fifth inning.

Storm never surrendered the lead after the first inning, scoring two runs on an error and a passed ball.

One run in the bottom of the second helped Mudhens close its deficit to 2-1. A groundout by Jedidiah Barton fueled Mudhens' comeback. Finally, Gabriel Ibarra got Nicolas Armstrong to strike out to end the threat.

Storm piled on five more runs in the top of the third. Dunn's solo blast got things going. That was followed up by a passed ball that scored Ibarra.

Game #9 May 8, 2012

Rockhounds outdone by Willis andStorm, 10-5

Spencer Willis went 3-3 at the plate, sparking Storm to a 10-5 victory in five innings over Rockhounds on Tuesday at CS #1.

He tripled in the second inning and singled in the first and fourth innings.

Rockhounds couldn't get anything going as long as Josh Resh was on the mound. Resh held Rockhounds hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four.

The top of the first saw Rockhounds take an early lead, 1-0. Drew Woodystarted the rally for Rockhounds with a single. A stolen base then moved Woody from first to second. Then a groundout by Easton Webster scored Woody.

Storm stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the first, scoring four runs on three singles.

After pushing across two runs in the top of the second, Rockhounds faced just a 4-3 deficit. An RBI double by David Clarke and a bases loaded walk byJaiden Ibarra gave Rockhounds life. Finally, Ibarra got Webster to ground out to end the threat.

A two-run third inning helped bring Rockhounds within one. An RBI single byJameson Groebe and a steal of home by Zac Allgood fueled Rockhounds' comeback. The Rockhounds threat came to an end when Wayne Dunnfinally got Grant Forman to.

Storm increased its lead with four runs in the fourth. Ibarra doubled, bringing home Dunn and Gabriel Ibarra to start the inning. That was followed up byWillis' single, plating Ibarra.

Game #10 May 10, 2012

Storm drubs Owlz, 15-7

Owlz had a tough outing on Thursday, as Storm dominated in a 15-7 win in five innings at CS #2.

Storm scored six runs in the fifth on an RBI single by Wayne Dunn, a two-run home run by Gabriel Ibarra, a two-run triple by Josh Resh, and a wild pitch.

Resh racked up five RBIs on four hits for Storm.

Dunn got the win in relief for Storm. Dunn pitched two innings and allowed one run.

Game #11 May 14, 2012

Storm best the Bulls in shootout, 20-10

The bats were busy at Taylor on Monday, and when the dust cleared Stormhad a 20-10 win over the Bulls in five innings.

The teams combined for six hits, including three extra base hits.

Fifteen runs in the first three innings helped Storm blow out the Bulls. A steal of home by Wayne Dunn, a steal of home by Gabriel Ibarra, an RBI single bySpencer Willis, a passed ball, and a passed ball during the first inning and a steal of home by Gavin McKinnon, an RBI double by Dunn, a steal of home by Dunn, an RBI single by Jaiden Ibarra, and an RBI triple by Willis in the second inning fueled Storm's offense early.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the second, with five lead changes.

Storm finally managed to grab the lead after a strong second inning. A steal of home by Blake Clower gave Storm the lead for good.

Storm easily handled the Bulls pitching as six hitters combined for four hits, eight RBIs and 14 runs scored.

Storm answered the Bulls' top inning with five runs of its own in the first.

Storm got five-run rallies in the third inning and the fourth. In the third, Stormscored on a walk by McKinnon, bringing home Dallin Saunders.

Storm increased its lead with five runs in the fourth. A passed ball scoredIbarra for the inning's first run. That was followed up by a passed ball that scored Ibarra.

Game #12 May 16, 2012--Last game of the regular season

Storm offense too much for theBats in 11-2 rout

Storm shut the door early on the Bats, capturing an 11-2 victory on Wednesday at Taylor.

Nine runs in the first three innings allowed Storm to put the game away early.

A steal of home by Wayne Dunn and a steal of home by Gabriel Ibarra during the first inning and a steal of home by Gavin Postert and a passed ball in the second inning fueled Storm's offense early.

Spencer Willis had two extra-base hits for Storm.

Ibarra, Willis, Dunn and Postert helped lead Storm. They combined for four hits and three RBIs.

After pushing across one run in the top of the third, the Bats faced just a 4-2 deficit. A fielder's choice fueled the Bats' comeback. Finally, Jaiden Ibarragot Michael Wallace to to end the threat.

Storm answered the Bats' top inning with five runs of its own in the third.Storm scored on a steal of home by Willis, a passed ball, a passed ball, a bases loaded walk by Estaban Salas, and a passed ball.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Minors Season Champs!!