Yankees Gameday 

Prince William, VA---Sep 25, 2004

 The Prince William Yankees have repeated as the NOVA World Series Champions for 2004 by sweeping and  trouncing the Dale City Blues in Game 2 17 -1 to win their second consecutive NOVA title.

 Yankee SS Tim Nargi once again led the way going 5 for 5 in the Yankee 21 hit attack. Every starting Yankee had a hit in the line up,  DH Steve D'Aquila with 2 doubles, and 1B Mike Kay, who drove in the 1st run of the game, each added 3 hits apiece.

The Yankees went quietly in the first but things were different in the 2nd as D'Aquila led off the inning with a double but with 2 outs the inning looked like a bust, howevewr the big hits came from Kay's RBI single, tnext,3B Rich Abela walked and CF Matty Brown was hit by pitch, Nargi then drove in 2 with a single to right, this was followed by C Rick Fishers 1st Triple of the year to plate 2 more runs and the Yanks were out to a 5-0 lead.  In the third D'Aquila led off with his 2nd double of the afternoon and 2 walks later the Yanks produced 4 straight singles by Abela, Brown, Nargi and Fisher, then D'Aquila singled once again to chase the Blues starting pitcher Brennan.  The damage was immense to the Blues as the Yanks finished with 8 runs in the 3rd inning. The 4th saw more of the same as  DH Dave Shadbar, 2b Robbie Kloehn and LF Jaqua Moon got into the act each with hit to help score 4 more runs and a 17-0 insurmountable Yankee lead.

Yankee pitching was also spectacular in game 2 surrendering yet only 1 run again, Vinny DePeri went 5 strong allowing no runs, Dave Beckner shut down the Blues in the 6th and Gary Fisher finished up allowing the Blues there only run on a Sacrifice Fly and secure the Yankees 2nd Championship in as many years.

Woodbridge, VA---Sep 23, 2004

 The 2004 NOVA World series opened tonight at Veterans Park with the American League Pennant Champions Prince William Yankees taking on the Dale City Blues who as a Wild Card knocked off the National League Pennant Winners Lake Ridge Dodgers.

 Yankee SS Tim Nargi snapped a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the eighth with a 2 RBI triple which proved to be the game winner as the Yanks took game one 6-1.  Pitcher Steve D'Aquila went all nine for the Yankees limiting the Blues to 1 run on 1 hit and struck out an amazing 18 Blue batters.

The Yankees opened up the scoring in the second with DH  Jon Bybee led off with a single and stole second base, one out later Mike Kay delivered a clutch 2 out RBI single for a 1-0 Yankee lead.

The Yankees threatened again in the 3rd and 4th innings but failed to score leaving the basses loaded both times, the Yanks mounted another attack in the 5th but Blues catcher Burton caught Jake Moon stealing to end the threat.   As the game moved forward the Blues never mounted any offensive push as D'Aquila kept them off balance and the Yankee defense was flawless.  In Blues 7th Steve made his only mistakes of the night hitting lead-off batter Ryan James who then scored on the only Dale City hit of the night, an RBI double by  Shannon Helton which tied the game at 1.

The Yankees finally broke through on Dale City's starting pitcher Newton in the Eighth; Mike Kay led off with a walk. with Robbie Kloehn pinch-running  for Kay and with Rich Abela at the plate the Yankees executed the "Ricky Henderson" play, with Kloehn stealing on the pitch Abela laid down a perfect sac bunt that was fielded by the Blues 3B Boyd and on the throw to get Abela, Kloehn came all the way around safely to 3rd base with only 1 out. Pinch Hitter Cunner Moeller was then walked, this set the stage for Yankee SS Tim Nargi who delivered a line drive to left center which Blue's Center Felder Carley dived in vain for and the Yanks plated 2 runs with Nargi ending up on 3rd with a Triple.  C Rick Fisher then blooped a double over a drawn in infield to score Nargi to make it 4-1, Jon Bybee followed with an RBI single and pinch hitter Dave Shadbar, in his only at-bat of the night, delivered a 2 out RBI single for the Yankees to take a 6-1 lead, which was the final score to win  game 1 of the 2004 NABA NOVA World Series.

Nokesville, VA---Sep 21, 2004

 The Yanks and Mets squared off in the deciding game of their Divisional Series match-up here Tuesday night. Both Clubs came out of the gate quickly as the Mets posted a run in the first, but the Yanks countered on Rick Fishers 8th homerun of the year to take a 2-1 lead.  The Mets stormed right back in the top of the 2nd taking a 3-2 lead. In the bottom of the Frame the Yankees tied it up at 3 when Rich Abela avoided a tag at the plate with a beautiful hook slide, the Yanks then benefited from a Met error to load the basses for Jon Bybee who delivered a basses clearing double down the right field line and the Yanks opened up to a 7-3 lead.  In the 4th the Mets trimmed the lead to 7-5 off a 2 run homerun by shortstop Brittle, however the Yanks answered back with 3 consecutive singles by Nargi, Fisher and Moon to load the basses for Bybee who again delivered with a 2 RBI single and now the Yanks led 10-5 and never looked back from there.

Jake Moon took the Hill for the Yankees and pitched just well enough for the win, Jake got himself in trouble a couple times with walks but came back strong striking out key batters, 8 in all, to earn the win.  With Moon tiring in the 7th Gary Fisher came on with one out and a basses loaded jam, he got Mets LF Henry to pop out  to catcher Jimmy Hayes who made a spectacular diving catch, he then got the always dangerous Nick Daskalaskis to dribble one out in front of the plate which Fisher fielded, but on a tough throw 1B Mike Kay was able to make a huge stretch while toe holding first to get the out and squash the Mets threat.  Fisher went on to pitch a scoreless 8th and 9th and earn the Yankees a trip back to the NOVA Word Series to defend their Title.

Nokesville, VA---Sep 19, 2004

 The Yankees were powered by Jake Moon and Cunni Moeller's 4 hits each as the Yanks pounded out 15 in all en-route to a 10-0 win in Game 2.  With the win the Yankees evened the series 1 game apiece and the deciding Game 3 will be played Tuesday Night 21st to see who goes on to the NOVA World Series.

Yankee pitching was strong today as John Bybee started  and went 5 strong innings allowing only 2 hits and struck-out 5, Gary Fisher relieved with 2 innings of 3 up 3 down effort striking out 2, in all holding the Mets scoreless.

Woodbridge, VA---Sep 12, 2004

 The Manassas Mets took advantage of several Yankee errors to post a game one win 10-6 in the best of 3 series here Sunday Night.  Yankee defense was non existent throwing the ball around and crucial fielding miscues that led to several of the Mets 10 runs. The Mets took well advantage with some key hits and the Yanks offense was not enough to counter all the defensive mistakes.

Prince William, VA---Sep 11, 2004

 The Yankees and Blues squared off Saturday in the deciding game for the American League Pennant. Jack McCuen clubbed two 2-run homeruns as the Yanks drubbed Dale City 11-1.  The Yankees will now face the National League Wildcard Manassas Mets in a best of 3 series.

 Brentsville, VA---Aug 26, 2004

 Nicaragua was no match for the Yankees this time around as the Yanks pounded out 15 hits routing Nicaragua 18-0.  New comer G.T. Hitt called up from Fredericksburg  took the hill and limited Nicaragua to 4 base runners striking out 7 to get his first Yankee win. jack McCuen homered, his 6th, and Matt Brown collected 3 hits.

Woodbridge, VA---Aug 10, 2004

 Nicaragua played the Yankees tough, but Yanks prevailed 7-3.  after 6 full the Yanks and Nicaragua were tied 1-1, but the Yanks finally broke through for 6 runs in the final 2 innings and staved off a Nicaragua comeback winning 7-3.

Prince William, VA---Aug 8, 2004

 Jack McCuen pitched a complete game Sunday leading the Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Lake Ridge Dodgers.  Jack struck out 10 and the Yankee defense did the rest turning 3 double-plays and  some spectacular plays in the field.

  RF Luther Alexander gunned a runner at the plate after C Rick Fisher made a sweep tag to get the avoiding runner. Robbie Kloehn also threw out a runner at home but his biggest plays came later when he scooped up a ball in the dirt from his 3rd baseman and still managed to turn a double play with the runner bearing down on him. Robbie wasn't thru yet as he made a diving catch off a hump back line drive to rob yet another Dodger hit in the top of the 9th.

  Other WEB GEMS were produced by Eddie Pearson's patented diving catch in center, Gary Fisher cutting off a sure double down the line in left, Mike Kay with a huge stretch to get the runner at first and Tim Nargi tagging out a runner when the errant throw took him well off of second base.  Even with all that defense the biggest blow in the game came in the bottom of the 8th in a 1-1 tie with Jack McCuen at the plate (click here to listen to the call) Jack hit a 1-0 pitch over the left-center field wall for a 2 run-homerun and the eventual Yankee 3-1 margin of victory.

 Prince William, VA---July 31, 2004

 The Prince William Yankees won their 200th franchise game Saturday by bombing the Massaponnax Barnstormers 19-4. Tim Nargi led the onslaught of the Barnstormers by going 4 for 5 at the plate with a Homerun and 3 RBI's. Jaqua Moon also had 3 hits and a 2-run Homerun with 4 RBI's as the Yankees routed  Massaponnax 19-4.

In all the Yankees banged out 16 hits , Dave Beckner picked up the win improving to 4-2.

The Yanks face the Dale City Blues tomorrow at 1PM at Veterans Park in a game that has major impact on the American League Pennant this year.

Yanks and Indians hooked up on this soggy afternoon that despite the field conditions some great defensive plays were turned in by both sides. The Yanks were led by Matty Browns 3 hit day and prevailed over the struggling Indians 13-7. Dave Beckner improved his record to 3-2., Yanks take on Blues next for the American League top spot.

 Woodbridge, VA---July 19, 2004

Tim Acors went 8 strong innings striking out 12 Cardinal batters and Gary Fisher pitched the ninth for the save as the PW Yankees of NOVA NABA defeated the DC Cardinals of the NABA DC Wood 3-1 here Monday night.  Acors limited the Cardinals to 1 unearned run on 4 hits, in all 14 Cardinal struck out as Yankee pitching dominated the night,  Jack McCuen led the Yankees with a  3 for 3 night including 2 doubles, Acors also got in the mix with a pinch hit double and came around to score.

 Prince William, VA---July 17, 2004

Gary Fisher's 4 for 4 day including 2 doubles was part of the Yankee 17 hit attack downing the Stafford Diamondbacks 15-4 at Heritage Saturday.  Rick Fisher clubbed his league leading 7th homerun and added 4 RBI's for his team leading 27 on the year, Jon Bybee also added 4 RBI's on 2 hits as the Yanks won this one going away.

Dave Beckner picked up the win evening his record to 2-2 striking out 9 over 4 innings of work.

 Fredericksburg, VA---July 11, 2004

Game 1: The Yanks outlasted the Barnstormers 4-2 behind the combined pitching performance of Gary Fisher and Jack McCuen. The Yanks scored 2 in the first but a Yankee error allowed Massoponax back in it in the 2nd tying the game at 2. Jim Hayes led off the 5th with a single, Rob Kloehn sacrificed him over and matt Brown singled home the go ahead run. In the 8th Jon Bybee led off with a walk stole second and pinch hitter Stoney Frye drove him home with a single to right for the final of 4-2.

Game 2: the Barnstormers tied the Yanks again at 2 after 3 innings, but in the Yank 4th Robbie Kloehn led off with a walk. Matt brown got on with a bunt single, then Tim Nargi had a drag bunt to second basemen to load the basses for the Yanks, Jack McCuen stepped up with 1 out and belted a line shot over the center field wall for a grand slam homerun and a 6-2 Yankee lead. the Yanks tacked on another run in the 6th and Massaponax got 2 meaningless runs in the 7th for a final of Yankees 7 Barnstormers 4.

Rick Fisher hit a 2 run homer and Jaqua Moon hit a shot that hit the top of the fence in the ninth that would have tied the game, but the Yanks fell short against Lake Ridge on Sunday.

Prince William, VA---June 19, 2004

The Herndon Dawgs paid a visit to Heritage Saturday and gave the Yanks a run for their money. At the end five innings the game was tied at 4.  The Yanks mounted a rally in the 6th with Dave Shadbar (3 for 4) singling followed by walks to Shiraz Rehman and Tim Nargi, this set the stage for Jack McCuen's single which plated 2 runs and a 6-4 Yankee lead.  Steve D'Aquila hit a solo shot to deep right center in the 7th for a final of Yankees 7 - Dawgs 4.

Dave Beckner started on the hill for the Yanks. Herndon got 4 runs but only 1 earned as Dave had a great performance allowing only 3 hits over his five innings of work. Travis Cooke came on in relief, scattered 3 hits and struck out 6 over the final four frames to earn the win.

 Prince William, VA---June 19, 2004

Yanks defeated the East Coast Indians 10-0 behind Vinny DePeri's shutout performance on the hill, Rick Fisher hit his league leading 5th homerun of the season and Jaque Moon had an in the park homerun in the Yankee effort.

 Dale City, VA---June 18, 2004

The NABA NOVA contracted this week with the PW A's folding.  All games that were played against the A's will count in the standings any remaining games that were scheduled will be counted as forfeits. Since the A's lost all but one game this season, the bottom line is each team will receive 2 wins with the A's dropping out.

  Prince William, VA---June 12, 2004

The Bullpen blew a five run lead in the 7th inning surrendering 5 walks coupled with 2 HUGE errors led to 7 Manassas runs in the 7th and the Yanks fell 7-5 at Heritage Saturday.

Travis Cooke started for the Yanks and in his 6 innings of work Travis had 6 K's, surrendered only 2 hits and left with a 5-0 lead only to see it wasted.

Prince William, VA---May 23, 2004

Ernie Baker Meadows Farms Bulls came to town Sunday going against Jake Moon for the Yanks. The Yanks capitalized on Bull errors and some timely hitting prevailing 10-3 at Heritage Sunday. Jake went 6 scoreless innings only 4 hits while striking out 6 before surrendering 3 runs, 1 earned, in the 7th for a Yankee 10-3 win. The Yankees had 14 hits in all and took advantage of 5 Meadow Farm miscues to jump out to a 7-0 lead after 3, Meadows mounted a threat in the fifth but Yankee catcher Rick Fisher caught a Bull runner napping at 3rd to kill the rally.

  Prince William, VA---May 22, 2004

The East Coast Indians and PW Yanks combined for 47 hits and 43 runs today in 98* heat at Heritage as the Yankees prevailed 24-19.

Even though both clubs scored often and at will it came down to pitching as Yankee Closer Travis Cooke came on and faced only one batter and induced a ground-out double play with bases loaded to end the game and preserve the Yankee win.

Yankee shortstop Tim Nargi led all hitters going 4-6 with 2 doubles and 4 RBI, 6 other Yankees had 3 hits apiece in the 28 hit Yankee slugfest, Abela, Brown, Cooke, Fisher, Kay and Kloehn.

Travis Cooke returned to the mound for the first time in 2004 for the Yankees and dominated Team Nicaragua. 5 innings pitched, 1 unearned run on 2 hits, striking out 6 and no walks. Yankee pitching remained dominate as Kenny Scheibel pitched a perfect 2 innings, 6 up 6 down, for a 16-1 Yankee romp.

Catcher Steve D’Aquila and RF Jack McCuen led the 16 hit Yankee attack each going 3 for 5. CF Matt Brown and SS Tim Nargi each went 2 for 4 with a double and walk and Mike Kay reached base all 5 plate appearances with 2 hits and 3 walks.

Jack McCuen had a career day today going 7-8 with 10 RBI's in today's Double Header, Jack had 3 singles 2 Doubles and 2 Homeruns of which one was a Grand Slam, as the  Prince William Yankees pounded out 32 hits scoring 35 runs winning 24-4 and 11-1 over the Potomac Hawks at Heritage Field. 

In Game 1 Jack McCuen went 5-5, 2 Doubles, 2 Homeruns (1 GS) 8 RBI and Rick Fisher had  2 Homeruns, one a 3 run shot, as the Yanks pounded out 20 hits en-route to a 24-4 win over Potomac. Cunni Moeller went 4-5 and Dave Shadbar went 2-3 coming off the bench. Pitcher Eddie Lamarr improved to 1-1 surrendering only 2 earned runs.

In Game 2 Steve D'Aquila pitched a gem wining 11-1 giving up only 1 run on 4 hits.  Steve also went 3-3  with 3 RBI's at the plate. Jack McCuen (2rbi), Tim Nargi (3rbi) and Shiraz Rehman each went 2 for 3 in the 12 hit Yankee attack.

 The Day started with 3 Yankee errors and wild pitches galore that led to a Manassas Met 7-0 lead.

The Yanks bats finally arose led by Rick Fisher going 3 for 5 with 2 bombs, Ed Pearson, Tim Nargi and Jack McCuen each added 2 hits apiece as the Yanks pounded out 13 hits in all to a come from behind for a 13-8 win over the Mets.

With Yankee pitching on the ropes in the first three innings the ball was handed over to Ed Pearson, down 7 runs Ed shut down the Mets the rest of the way yielding 1 unearned run on 3 hits while striking out 10.

 The Yankees wasted Eddie Lamarr's day on the mound with terrible defense committing 3 errors and allowing the Blues 2 unearned runs in a 4-3 lose. The Yankees pretty much have forgotten how to play ball, as routine grounders were bobbled and bunting runners over seems impossible.  Leaving runners in scoring position and unproductive outs also led to today's defeat.

The Defending Champions Prince William Yankees downed  the Quantico Bulldogs @ Heritage Field on opening day 17-5.  The Bulldogs came right back in the back half of the twin bill crushing the Yanks 10-0.

The Defending Champions Prince William Yankees will open up the 2004 season Saturday April 17th vs- the Quantico Bulldogs @ Heritage Field.  The Yankees are coming off a 21-1-1 2003 campaign and look to get 2004 started with win as Rick Fisher takes the hill for the Yanks in game one on Saturday.

Spring Training for 2004 will get underway Saturday March 6th @ Heritage Field.  All of Outdoor Training Camp will be held at Heritage this year on the following dates:

March 13th  10:00 AM

March 20th 10:00 AM

March 27th 10 AM (mandatory)

April 3rd 10 AM (mandatory)