USABaseball announced the 14U National Team Roster.
One Last Curtain Call
By Annie Rivera
"Twin Towers" Kyle Schultz and Christopher Rivera unveil the championship banner.
Opening Day was its typical gathering of eager little leaguers, coaches, team parents, and a whip of supporting band of family and friends at Buena Park American Little League's Crosby Field. And this old timer league has seen its share of parading teams, in fact, 50 plus years of it.
A vacant spot on the high chain-linked fence above home plate was finally filled with the 2007 Buena Park American Little League All-Stars District 29 Championship banner; as well as the Finalist in the Section 5 Playoffs, the furthest any BPALL team has accomplished in its more than 50 year history. The proud recipients of this glorious title beamed with smiles. Their countenance was strong with confidence. Their demeanor was professional. Men among boys this group of athletes took their final bow, marking the last time this team of All-Stars would be together on Crosby Field. For the city, the league, and history books, it would be the moment to remember for a lifetime.
(L-R): 2008 BPALL President George Carralejo, (background) Tom Timm, Sr., Sam Carralejo, Luke Schultz, Devyn Smith, (background) Ricky Marquez, Cole Timm, Andrew Romano, Ryan Morgan, Clayton Vison (#7 jersey), Justin Ray (background) and Isaiah Terrazas (#13 jersey) check out the banner.
Mustangs Eliminated
By Annie Rivera
Facing what appeared to be football players masquerading as baseball players, the Mustangs' win-streak came to an end losing in the single-elimination round against Michigan Sports Academy Thursday.
A co-op pitching effort by several Mustangs' pitchers was not enough to keep the team in contention.
The Mustangs were a part of the elite "Sweet 16" going into Thursday's game, landing a whopping 8th seed out of 95 teams. That's no small bones.
Much of the team and families remain in Cooperstown to take in the last few days of vacation before heading back to sunny California.
Steve, Christopher and teammate Barrett and fellow coach Darryl head back to the Bronx to say their final goodbyes to loved ones.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Steve Rivera and his NY family for the loss of his father this week from his battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Mustangs' Horse Power Pulls Team Ahead
By Annie Rivera
What a morning - a cup of coffee, danish and webcam to start the day. On the other end of the viewing monitor was the Placentia Mustangs transmitted LIVE via the internet in Game 7 of their regular pool play from Cooperstown, NY.
Donned in their red home jerseys, the Mustangs faced their California counterparts, the Santa Fe Spring Thunder, to vie for a favorable seed in the ranking system.
Off to a slow start, the Mustangs gave up two runs in the 1st inning behind starting pitcher Ryan Morgan. The two runs was the extent of the SFS Thunder's threat as Morgan composed himself and shut down their offense, with a little help from the Mustangs' defense.
Christopher Rivera started the score-fest with a RBI sac-fly to dead center and played a stellar shortstop making hard grounders thrown to 1st base look routine. Ryan Morgan laid an effective sac bunt to move the runner to third.
For a more complete game description, see the Mustangs' web site at http://eteamz.active.com/placentiamustangs or click HERE.
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Placing in the top eight after winning against the Santa Fe Springs Thunder earned the Mustangs a "bye," so instead of playing at 6 p.m. tonight, they played at 8 p.m. versus the LaVerne Eagles (CA). The Mustangs dominated the game and outscore the Eagles 8-1.
The Mustangs face the All American Sports Academy, another California product, Thursday 8:30 a.m. GAMECAM schedules are not posted, however a visit to the web site prior to the game is highly recommended to determine field locations. Not all fields have GAMECAMS.
Mustangs Win Big at Cooperstown Dream Park in Game Two of Double-Header
By Annie Rivera
If you perched in front of your computer to watch the Mustangs take on the Avalon Park Thunder of Florida during a LIVE GAMECAM, you know they came away with the win tonight.
Transmitted over the internet some 2,000 miles away it was a site for sore eyes to see familiar faces take the field with confidence both defensively and offensively.
Christopher Rivera staked out shortstop and Ryan Morgan behind the plate as catcher.
The final score Mustangs 5, Avalon Park Thunder 3. (Game details will be forthcoming as they become available. Stay tuned).
As of today, the Mustangs were ranked 12th before tonight's game with 5 wins and 1 loss allowing 2.83 runs in combined games. The Mustangs will need to clinch a win in Wednesday's game to stay in the winner's bracket and to gain favorable seeding for playoffs.
GO MUSTANGS!
DON'T FORGET...LIVE GAMECAM WILL BE AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY - GAME TIME 10:00 A.M. EST. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE GAME. BE SURE TO CLICK ON FIELD 7.
Mustangs Continue Threat
By Annie Rivera
COOPERSTOWN, NY - The Mustangs ousted the heavily favored Texas Stealers in a head-to-head battle with a score 6-4. Straight from the wire, Christopher Rivera went 1-2 with a line drive bullet to center field bouncing off the wall. Ryan Morgan was relief pitcher and closer winning the pitching dual. More details to come as they become available.
The Mustangs head into town for some sight-seeing, lunch and relaxation before the second of their double-header tonight at 7 p.m. EST.
Don't miss out on the action. LIVE WEBCAM available. Visit Cooperstown web site for more details. Look for the PLACENTIA MUSTANGS game vs. Avalon Thunder (FL).
Twice as Good
By Annie Rivera
With Day One jeers behind them and much needed acclimation to the time zone, weather and living quarters, the Mustangs settled into a groove which included an offsite BBQ fest in a picturesque park. The team came back to continue their win-streak on Day Two.
Box scores:
Game 3 vs South Bay Stallions (CA)
Mustangs win 6-1
Rivera 0-1
Morgan 0-1, BB
PITCHING:
Rivera 2.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, HBP, 5 K
(Rivera came out after 2.2 IP with arm fatigue and would rest the entire game)
Game 4 vs Plumstead Baseball (PA)
Mustangs win 17-1
Rivera 1-3, BB, ROE, 2 R, SB
Morgan 0-2, HBP, ROE, RBI, 2 R
Visit the Mustangs site by clicking HERE to read narration by Paul DeWeese, Mustangs' Business and Operations Manager (BOM).
Pin-trading was the highlight of the afternoon before retiring to their barracks.
PRELIMINARY SEEDING THUS FAR (MUSTANGS RANKED 17TH)
Seeding | Team | Won | Lost | Runs Allowed Per Game |
| 1 | Star Maker Team Mizuno (CA) | 4 | 0 | .25 |
| 2 | Team Anderson (CA) | 4 | 0 | .75 |
| 3 | Southern California Bombers (CA) | 4 | 0 | .75 |
| 4 | Central Carolina Stars (NC) | 4 | 0 | .75 |
| 5 | Eastern Massachusetts All Stars (MA) | 4 | 0 | 1.25 |
| 6 | California Sting-Bomberz (CA) | 4 | 0 | 1.75 |
| 7 | Team New Era (NY) | 4 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 8 | U.S. Baseball Stars (MI) | 4 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 9 | Georgia Bandits (GA) | 4 | 0 | 2.50 |
| 10 | Southern Tier Titans (NY) | 4 | 0 | 2.75 |
| 11 | Utah Horns (UT) | 4 | 0 | 3.25 |
| 12 | Central Florida Red Raiders (FL)* | 4 | 0 | 3.25 |
| 13 | Virginia Bruins (VA) | 4 | 0 | 3.50 |
| 14 | Hanover Heat (VA) | 4 | 0 | 3.75 |
| 15 | Blue Wave (CA) | 4 | 0 | 6.75 |
| 16 | Michigan Sports Academy (MI) | 3 | 1 | 2.00 |
| 17 | Placentia Mustangs (CA) | 3 | 1 | 2.50 |
| 18 | Toms River Bengals (NJ)* | 3 | 1 | 2.50 |
| 19 | White Plains Wildcats (NY) | 3 | 1 | 3.25 |
| 20 | Team Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 1 | 4.00 |
| 21 | Tustin Extreme (CA) | 3 | 1 | 4.00 |
| 22 | Lapeer Outlaws (MI) | 3 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 23 | Montco Mudcats (PA) | 3 | 1 | 5.00 |
| 24 | Los Alamitos Sluggers (CA)* | 3 | 1 | 5.75 |
| 25 | Northampton Heat (MA) | 3 | 1 | 5.75 |
| 26 | Yorba Linda Aztecs (CA) | 3 | 1 | 6.00 |
| 27 | Central Jersey Slammers (NJ) | 3 | 1 | 6.00 |
| 28 | Blackstone Reds (MA) | 3 | 1 | 6.25 |
| 29 | Santa Clarita Sharks (CA) | 3 | 1 | 6.25 |
| 30 | Sal Urso's High Performance (FL) | 3 | 1 | 6.75 |
| 31 | Alcatraz Boyz (CA) | 3 | 1 | 6.75 |
| 32 | West Covina Bandits (CA) | 3 | 1 | 7.00 |
| 33 | Connetquot Chiefs (NY) | 3 | 1 | 7.25 |
| 34 | Boys of Baseball National Travel Team (AL) | 3 | 1 | 8.00 |
| 35 | San Diego Vipers (CA) | 3 | 1 | 8.50 |
| 36 | La Verne Eagles (CA) | 2 | 2 | 2.75 |
| 37 | Oakdale Colts (CA) | 2 | 2 | 2.75 |
| 38 | Indian Mills Chiefs (NJ) | 2 | 2 | 4.25 |
| 39 | Smithtown Longhorns (NY) | 2 | 2 | 4.50 |
| 40 | Long Island Ducks (NY) | 2 | 2 | 5.00 |
| 41 | Avalon Park Thunder (FL) | 2 | 2 | 5.00 |
| 42 | Plainview Pythons (NY) | 2 | 2 | 5.50 |
| 43 | All American Sport Academy (CA)* | 2 | 2 | 5.50 |
| 44 | Sante Fe Springs Thunder (CA) | 2 | 2 | 5.75 |
| 45 | Nassau Heat (NY) | 2 | 2 | 6.00 |
| 46 | Manhattan Beach Monarchs (CA) | 2 | 2 | 6.25 |
| 47 | Tri-County Cobras (NY) | 2 | 2 | 6.25 |
| 48 | Metro Baseball Academy (OR) | 2 | 2 | 6.75 |
| 49 | Sun Valley Park Bums (CA) | 2 | 2 | 7.25 |
| 50 | South Coast Tritons (CA) | 2 | 2 | 7.50 |
| 51 | Texas Stealers (TX) | 2 | 2 | 7.50 |
| 52 | Orange County Bats (FL) | 2 | 2 | 7.50 |
| 53 | Buffalo Baseball Club (NY) | 2 | 2 | 7.75 |
| 54 | West Los Angeles Wave (CA) | 2 | 2 | 9.75 |
| 55 | Staten Island Titans (NY) | 2 | 2 | 9.75 |
| 56 | Sacred Heart (NJ)* | 2 | 2 | 10.25 |
| 57 | Carmel Cubs (NY) | 2 | 2 | 11.50 |
| 58 | Valley Stream Hawks (NY) | 1 | 3 | 6.00 |
| 59 | Broomfield Yankees (CO) | 1 | 3 | 7.00 |
| 60 | South Bay Stallions (CA) | 1 | 3 | 7.00 |
| 61 | Plumstead Baseball (PA) | 1 | 3 | 7.00 |
| 62 | Yorba Linda Trojans (CA) | 1 | 3 | 7.25 |
| 63 | S.P.F.Y.B.A. Gold (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 7.75 |
| 64 | Arden Bandits (CA) | 1 | 3 | 8.00 |
| 65 | Brampton Braves (CAN) | 1 | 3 | 8.00 |
| 66 | Warriors Baseball Travel Team (FL) | 1 | 3 | 8.50 |
| 67 | Team New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 9.00 |
| 68 | Bethesda Blue Jays (MD) | 1 | 3 | 9.75 |
| 69 | Long Island Lightning (NY) | 1 | 3 | 10.00 |
| 70 | Silicon Valley Express (CA) | 1 | 3 | 10.50 |
| 71 | Bay Shore Titans (NY)* | 1 | 3 | 10.75 |
| 72 | Lake Worth Raiders (FL) | 1 | 3 | 10.75 |
| 73 | Generals (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 10.75 |
| 74 | Long Island Blue Demons (NY) | 1 | 3 | 11.25 |
| 75 | Oakland Braves (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 11.50 |
| 76 | Bethlehem Bombers (NY) | 1 | 3 | 11.75 |
| 77 | Racine Erickson Rattlers (WI) | 1 | 3 | 12.00 |
| 78 | Clark Bombers (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 12.00 |
| 79 | NY Capital District Knights (NY) | 1 | 3 | 12.25 |
| 80 | Agawam Bulldogs (MA)* | 1 | 3 | 12.75 |
| 81 | Jersey Bulldogs (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 13.25 |
| 82 | Central Jersey Jaguars (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 14.00 |
| 83 | Cherry Hill Stealers (NJ) | 1 | 3 | 15.25 |
| 84 | Duneland Flyers (IN) | 0 | 4 | 6.00 |
| 85 | Loudoun Bulldogs (VA) | 0 | 4 | 8.75 |
| 86 | Vienna Senators (VA) | 0 | 4 | 9.75 |
| 87 | Clarkstown Stars (NY) | 0 | 4 | 9.75 |
| 88 | Stamford Blue Sox (CT) | 0 | 4 | 13.00 |
| 89 | Alle-Kiski Nick Chevrolet (PA) | 0 | 4 | 13.75 |
| 90 | Scituate All Stars (MA) | 0 | 4 | 14.75 |
| 91 | Central Mass Renegades (MA) | 0 | 4 | 15.25 |
| 92 | New Jersey Nationals (NJ) | 0 | 4 | 16.75 |
| 93 | Mercer Island Islanders (WA) | 0 | 4 | 16.75 |
| 94 | Quincy Red Stockings (MA) | 0 | 4 | 17.50 |
| 95 | Mississauga Majors (CAN) | 0 | 4 | 18.50 |
| Christopher Rivera | Placentia Mustangs (CA) | 1 (preliminary round) |
| Placentia Mustangs (CA) | 40.00 secs | | |
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Tue 8/28 |  Placentia Mustangs vs. Texas Stealers | 8:30 AM | Cooperstown Dreams Park |
| Tue 8/28 | Placentia Mustangs vs. Avalon Park Thunder | 7:00 PM | CDP Field 9 |
| Wed 8/29 | Placentia Mustangs vs. SFS Thunder | 10:00 AM | CDP Field 7 |
Game 1 and 2 Split
By Annie Rivera
The Cooperstown-bound Christopher Rivera and Ryan Morgan and their travel ball team the Placentia Mustangs played Game 1 and Game 2 today splitting the wins and losses thus far. Losing Game 1 with a score of 8-6 the Mustangs came back to dominate in Game 2 with a final score of 12-0.
Game Stats (Pool Play):
Game 1 vs New Jersey Bulldogs (NJ):
Rivera 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
Morgan 1-3
Pitching:
Morgan (L) 4 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 6 K
Game 2 vs. Bethlehem Bombers (NY):
Rivera 4-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R
Morgan 0-3, BB
(Seeding will be determined after all games played Wednesday)
Game schedule for the remainder of the week are as follows:
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Mon 8/27 | Placentia Mustangs vs. South Bay Stallions | 10:00 AM | Cooperstown Dreams Park |
| Mon 8/27 | Placentia Mustangs vs. Plumstead Baseball | 2:00 PM | Cooperstown Dreams Park |
| Tue 8/28 | Placentia Mustangs vs. Texas Stealers | 8:30 AM | Cooperstown Dreams Park |
| Tue 8/28 | Placentia Mustangs vs. Avalon Park Thunder | 7:00 PM | CDP Field 9 |
| Wed 8/29 | Placentia Mustangs vs. SFS Thunder | 10:00 AM | CDP Field 7 |
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Two Buena Park All-Stars Prepare for National Games
By Annie Rivera
COOPERSTOWN, NY - With one player, Christopher Rivera, already in New York and the other, Ryan Morgan set to board a plane to head east, Cooperstown finalizes their upcoming National American Tournament of Champions (NATC) at
Single-game elimination is something the Mustangs want to avoid. Divided by the winner's bracket and the loser's bracket Rivera and Morgan have their heart set on landing a high seed on the World Series path. Cooperstown will host 96 teams from around the
Game schedules have been posted.
Teammates
By Annie Rivera
Two players from Buena Park American Little League, Christopher Rivera and Ryan Morgan will join their travel ball teammates from the Placentia Mustangs, in a trip cross-country to
Rivera and Morgan made a valiant attempt in keeping their All-Star team in contention for a shot at the Little League World Series during their road to
Now their sites are set at competing in the National American Tournament of Champions (NATC) at
Led by Coach Steve Rivera, long-time BPALL coach and dad, teammates Rivera and Morgan have undergone rigorous and structured practices sometimes in 80-90 degree weather while preparing for their trip.
A native New Yorker from the
“It’s going to be great,” Coach Steve said. “This is the best part of being on a travel ball team. You face higher level competition and what better place to be at than
“I can’t wait for it to come,” Morgan said. “Hopefully we do good enough to be known as one of the best teams in the world.”
“I’m excited about going to
The Mustangs belong to the California Competitive Youth Baseball (CCYB) organization under the direction of Todd Rogers, Director of Baseball Operations at California State University of Fullerton. The team participates at a high level of competition and participates in tournaments hosted by United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). Tournaments are held in several locations throughout the
In 2005 the Mustangs qualified through a USSSA tournament earning a berth in the World Series at
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