Ackers 5 Hits and Killion's 8 RBI's Lead Huntingdon Valley To First Victory Of Season 18-8 vs Warwick

Huntingdon Valley (HV) won its first game of the young season with a 18-8 victory over Warwick. HV pounded out 17 hits including 5 from Matt Acker (5 for 5 with 5 Runs Scored), 3 From Conner Killion (3 for 4 with 8 Runs Batted In, 2 triples) and 2 each from Jordan Leiber (2 for 4 with 3 runs scored), Brock Landes (2 for 4) and Bryce Horn (2 for 3, double triple, 3 rbi's ). HV also got yet another strong pitching performances from Horn (3 IP 2 K's and 2 ER's and Nick Brady (3 IP 4 K's and 3 ER)

HV scored in the first inning when Killion knocked in 2 runs with a 2 run single and came around to score on a run scoring single off the bat from Landes. In the bottom of the inning Warwick scored 1 run after an error. Going into the 2nd the score was 3-1 HV

The 2nd inning was a big one for HV when they posted 6 runs. After walks to Brady and Victor Tang and singles by Acker and Lieber this set the table for Killion to clear the bases with a 3 run triple which was the big blow in the inning. In the bottom of the inning after another couple fielding errors Horn helped himself with a diving stop of a ground ball off the mound to end the inning. the score after 2 innings was 9-3

In the 3rd inning HV received yet another RBI from Killion for the only scoring of the inning. In the bottom of the inning Warwick scored 2 runs to close the gap to 9-5

in the 4th inning HV went down quick but did get a double off the baqt of Horn. In the bottom of the 4th inning HV turned to Brady who went through the line up with much ease. Going into the 5th inning the score was still 9-5

The 5th inning was the inning that put Warwick away for the game when HV plated 6 runs to take a commanding 15-5 lead when with 1 out Acker singled which was followed by a Leiber walk where when with 2 outs Justin Azran smoked a single to center field to score a run. Landes followed with a run scoring single and after a walk to Ginsberg, Horn stroked a bases clearing triple. In the bottom of the inning Warwick did score a run to make it 15-6

The 6th was a little of the same when singles by Acker, Leiber and Roesser loaded the bases for Killion.
Killion hit a 1 hopper line drive to the wall for yet another bases clearing triple his second of the game. The second bases clearing triple gave Killion a total of 8 runs batted in for the game. Warwick did muster a little rally in the bottom of the inning when they scored 2 runs but it was way to late.

Box Score
AB-Runs-Hits-Rbi's-Walks

Acker 5 5 5 0 0
Leiber 4 3 2 1 1
Roesser 3 4 1 1 2
Killion 4 1 3 8 0
Azran 5 1 1 1 0
Landes 4 1 2 0 1
Ginsberg 3 1 1 0 1
Horn 3 0 2 3 1
Brady 3 1 0 0 1
Tang 3 1 0 0 1

Strong Pitching From Horn and Brady Not Enough in 5-3 Loss to Pennsbury

After 2 staight games in which Huntingdon Valley (HV) looked as if it was going to be a long saeason they put it all behind them and played winning style baseball in a 5-3 loss at the hands of Pennsbury. HV recieved wonderful pitching from Bryce Horn and Nick Brady. Pennsbury looked surprised to see such an agressive HV team and almost took them to lightly. HV's rally came up a little short in the bottom of the 5th inning when they had a chance to tie or win the game.

In the top of the first inning HV struck first after recieving a leadoff single from Matt Acker followed by a single by Jordan Leiber. After a walk to Harrison Roesser HV had the bases loaded when a wild pitch scored Acker then with 2 outs Leiber was cut down at the plate on another wild pitch scoring attempt. In the bottom of the first inning Pitcher Bryce Horn (3 Innings Pitched 2 Hits allowed 7 Strikeouts and 2 Earned Runs) was in control when with 2 outs Pennsbury got a "Texas League" single to plate there only run of the inning to tie the score at 1-1

In the top of the 2nd inning HV went quick 1-2-3. In the bottom of the inning Horn continued to stay in control sitting Pennsbury down in order as well.

In the 3rd HV recieved a lead off single from Horn only to leave him at 3rd to end the inning. The bottom of 3rd inning is where Pennsbury took control of 2 walks and 2 errors from HV to take a 5-1 lead.

HV bounced back to plate a run in the top of the 4th inning when with 1 out Justin Azran walked. Catcher Brock Landes hit a one hopper to the pitcher who threw out Landes at first but great base running by Azran while attemping to go to third drew a throw from the first basemen which sailed over the head of the third basemen to plate the run. Brady entered the game in the bottom of the inning and after allowing a single he settled down and retired Pennsbury in order.

The top of the 5th inning HV had a chance to win the game but it fell short. With 2 outs Acker and Lieber both walked which was followed by a run scoring single off the bat of Roesser. The rally was cut short and that was all that HV could come up with. In the bottom of the inning Pennsbury went down in order.

In the 6th inning HV was set down in order to end the game. HV put up a great fight against a playoff team but just came up a little short. HV looks to win its first game of the season on sunday when they go on the road against Warwick.

Box Score
AB-Runs-Hits-Rbi's-Walks

Acker 2 2 1 0 1
Leiber 2 0 1 0 1
Rosser 2 0 1 1 1
Killion 3 0 0 0 0
Azran 2 1 0 0 0
Landes 2 0 0 1 1
Ginsberg 2 0 0 1 1
Tang 2 0 0 0 0
Brady 2 0 0 0 0
Horn 2 0 1 0 0

Directions To Pennsbury Field

From Street Road and Second Street Pike:
East on Street Road to US 1 North
Take US 1 North Towards Morrisville
Take the Oxford Valley Exit
Turn Left at Red Light onto Oxford Valley Road
At 4th Red Light, Oxford Valley Road Turns Right (DO NOT MAKE RIGHT)
The Road you are on turns into Heacock Road
Stay on Heacock Road past Firehouse and Shopping Center
Turn Right on Edgewood Road
Follow Edgewood Road for about 1.5 miles
Fields are on your Right, just past the railroad tracks

Huntingdon Valley Predators Comes Up Short Against Horsham 22-9

On first early game of the season (10 am Start) Huntingdon Valley (HV) just didnt have enough power to compete with Horsham as they lost 22-9. Horsham scored first and in every inning. HV did put up a fight as far as the home 4th inning when they scored 6 runs to show that there is a lot of fight in the Predators.

Horsham scored runs in the first inning. Pitcher Nick Brady did a great job through many close pitches, a very very very small strike zone and a close call when Catcher Brock Landes gunned down a runner at 2nd base to only have him called safe. HV showed nothing but heart as they battled back in the bottom of the inning when Matt Acker (2 for 2, 3 runs scored) and "The little engine that could" Jordan Leiber (2 for 2, 2 runs scored) both got on base and scored on RBI's off the bats of Connor Killion (2 for 2, 3 RBI's) and Justin Azran.

Horsham scored again in the top of the 2nd inning until Pitcher Bryce Horn ( 2 Innings Pitched 5 Strikeouts and 2 earned runs) entered the game with the bases loaded no out jam and stuck out the next 3 batters to prevent any more harm. HV went down in order in the bottom of the inning.

In the 3rd inning Horsham scored 2 runs in the top of the inning. HV went right back to work when they scored 2 runs in the bottom of the inning. 3 straight singles by Victor Tang, Acker and Leiber lead to RBI's from Leiber and Azran.

In the 4th Horsham scored more runs in the top of the inning. In the bottom of the 4th inning HV showed much heart when they posted 6 runs. The inning started with Brady walking which followed singles by Matt Ginsberg and Tang. Acker then walked in a run and Leiber singled in another. Harrison Rosser walked to plate another run and the rally and game ended after Killion singled in yet another run.

HV showed much heart and hope to get its first victory of the season on the road Friday at Pennsbury.

Box Score
AB-RUNS-HITS-RBI'S-WALKS

Acker 2 3 2 0 1
Leiber 2 2 2 1 1
Rosser 2 0 0 1 1
Killion 2 0 2 3 1
Azran 3 0 0 2 0
Landes 2 0 0 0 0
Horn 2 0 0 0 0
Brady 1 1 0 0 1
Ginsberg 2 0 1 0 0
Tang 2 2 2 0 0

Huntingdon Valley Suffers First Loss Of The Season At The Hands Of Doyelstown 16-6

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon Huntingdon Valley (HV) suffered its first loss of the season to a very good Doyelstown team 16-6. HV was as close as 5-3 going into the top of the 5th when Doyelstown exploded for 11 runs. HV pitcher Bryce Horn kept HV close pitching 4 innings giving up 3 earned runs while striking out 6 batters. HV scored their first runs of the season in the 4th inning when Harrison Roesser (1for 2 and 3 RBI's) blasted a run scoring triple over the head of the left fielder. Roesser scored on the next play when Justin Azran (1 for 4 and 2 RBI's) singled to left field. After Doyelstown scored 11 runs HV bounced right back 3 runs in the 5th inning but it was a little too late. HV received a very strong performance at the plate from the ever improving Matt Acker 1-2 with 2 runs scored. On defense Right Fielder Jordan Leiber turned a great doudle play while catching a line drive and throwing a strike to the first baseman.

AB-RUNS-HITS-RBIS-WALKS

Acker 2 2 1 0 2
Lieber 4 0 1 0 0
Roesser 2 1 1 3 1
Azran 4 0 1 2 0
Landes 1 0 0 0 2
Horn 2 0 0 0 1
Ginsberg 3 0 1 0 0
Tang 2 1 0 1 1

2009 Predators Baseball Schedule UPDATED

Sunday April 5 vs Doyelstown 4:00
Sunday April 19 vs Horsham 10:00am
Friday April 24 at Pennsbury 6:00
Sunday April 26 at Warwick 3:30
Friday May 1 at Warrington 6:00
Sunday May 3 vs Levittown American 12:00
Saturday May 9 at Bensalem 7:00 (Under Lights)
Sunday May 10 at Newtown 1:00
Sunday May 17 at Newtown 9:00am
Sunday May 17 at Levittown Con 1:00
Friday May 29 vs Northampton 6:00
Sunday May 31 vs Upper Makefield 1:00

All Games and Times are subject to Change