2002 Pre-District Box Scores

Winning pitcher: Bob Gomez
Leading hitters: Bob Gomez 3-4, 4 RBIs; A.J. Garza 2-2, 1 RBI; Homer Villarreal 1-3, 1 RBI, D.C. Salinas 1-3, 1 RBI; Charlie Silvas 1-3, 1 RBI.

From the Coach: What a way to start the season with a come from behind win for this young ball club. One thing I can already tell about this team is we got no superstars, they just play well together and are great competitors.

Winning Pitcher: Josh Cosby
Leading Hitters: A.J. Garza 2-3, 1 3b,1 RBI; Trey Garcia 2-3, 1-2b, 1 RBI, Jaime Ruelas 1-2, 2 RBIs, 1-3b; Homer Villarreal 1-2, 2RBIs.

From the Coach: Our kids just came out swing in this game. It looks like we are going to have a very good hitting team this year. Josh cosby did a great job on the mound.

Losing Pitcher: Jaime Ruelas
Leading Hitters: Josh Cosby 2-3, 1-2B, A. J. Garza 1-2, 2 RBIs, 1 3-B; Trey Garcia 2-2, 2 RBIs; Fred Trevino 1-3, 1 RBI.

From the Coach: What can I say on this one... Our young team had their chances but just couldn't get the Big Hit. I was proud of the way they battled. Let's see show we respond to this loss tomorrow.

Losing Pitcher: Homer Villarreal
Leading Hitters: Trey Garcia 2-3; Josh Cosby 1-3; Homer Villarreal 1-2, 3 run-HR; James Vera 1-2, 2B.

From the Coach: Well Folks, we just let this one get out of hand. This is what can happen to a young team but this is why we come play the 'Big Boys', so we can learn from good and bad experiences.

Winning Pitcher: Bobby Gomez
Leading Hitters: Josh Cosby

From the Coach: This game was moved to 5:30 instead of 7:00 due to the cold weather. The temperature was in the low 40s with wind chill around 38. It was a well played game considering the weather and one can not forget the great job both pitchers did. The winning run came in on a throwing error with two outs in the 5th. Trey Garcia had reached 1st on an error. Advanced to third on 2 pass balls and then scored on hard shot hit by Josh Cosby which the third baseman made a good stab at it but had to hurry his throw once he found the ball. Hey a win is a win, especially in these conditions.

Winning Pitcher: Jaime Ruelas
Leading Hitters: Charlie Silvas 2-2; Josh Cosby 2-4; Jaime Ruelas 1-3, HR; Fred Trevino 2-2.

From the Coach: Our kids hit the ball well tonight and Jaime did a good job considering it was drizzling all day.

Pitcher: Bobby Gomez (no decision)
Leading Hitters: Bob Gomez 1-2; D.C. Salinas 1-3; James Vera 1-3, rbi.

From the Coach: Great game between 2 area rivals. It was a shame only one team could advance to the championship. In this case riviera advanced virtue a coin flip. Riviera had earlier also tied Harlingen 3-3 and advanced to play us on a coin flip also. If I were their coach I'd go buy some lottery tickets.

Winning Pitcher: Josh Cosby
Leading Hitters: Trey Garcia 2-4; Josh Cosby 1-4; Jaime Ruelas 1-3; Clayton Boerjan 1-1; Homer Villarreal 1-3.
Game Notes: All Tourney Team: Bob Gomez, Charlie Silva, Josh Cosby, Jaime Ruelas.

From the Coach: Our kids responded well after last night's weird ending. They played very deterimined to leave this tournament with a positive ending. We are starting to see this group grow up and gel into a contender.

Winning Pitcher: Homer Villarreal
Leading Hitters: Charlie Silvas 2-4, 2b; Trey Garcia 1-3, HR; Jaime Ruelas 1-3, 2b; Homer Villarreal 2-4, 2 2b; D.C. Salinas 2-3, 1 rbi; Bobby Gomez 2-2, HR, 3 rbi; Clayton Boerjan 1-1, 2b; Rolando Gutierrez 1-1, 2b, 2 RBIs.

From the Coach: I was very proud that our kids played relaxed and really enjoyed themselves tonight. We hit the ball well again tonight and Homer Villarreal is looking better and better. We start our tournament Thursday with an opening game versus Premont. I look forward to seeing our kids play under the home field advantage and the home town pressure cooker.

Winning Pitcher: Bobby Gomez 3-0, 7 Ks.
Leading Hitters: D.C. Salinas 3-3, 2 runs, 1 RBI, 1 2b; Josh Cosby 2-3, 1 2b, 1 RBI; Bobby Gomez 2-3, 1 2b, 1 RBI; Homer Villarreal 1-2, 1 2b, 2 RBI's; Clayton Boerjan 1-1, 1 RBI; Trey Garcia 1-4; Jaime Ruelas 1-3.

From the Coach: It was a very well played game. our kids came out focused and hit the ball well against two very good Premont pitchers. Bobby Gomez is looking good and Mike Alvarado played great defense at shortstop. The team is starting to look better and better as the season goes on. To our friendly rivals to the north, we wish them luck in district, you really got a good team that should do well in district. Game two tomorrow versus Goliad. Other winners today in our tournament were George West over Hebbronville, Premont over Taft, and Roma over San Diego.

Winning Pitcher: Jaime Ruelas 2-1, 6 k's
Leading Hitters: Trey Garcia 3-4, 1 RBI; D.C. Salinas 2-3; Bob Gomez 2-2, 1 2B, 1 RBI; Clayton Boerjan 1-2, 1 HR, 3 RBIs; Josh Cosby 1-2, 1 2B; Homer Villarreal 1-2, 1 RBI; Charlie Silvas 1-4, 1 RBI.

From the Coach: Our kids are still hitting the ball well with another 11 hits. Every night it seems there is a new ingredient added to our lineup and tonight Clayton Boerjan made his appearance count. D.C. Salinas still has a hot bat going 5-6 so far in the tourney. It's like I said earlier this team is starting to gel and our players are fitting into their roles on this team. Other winners in our tourney were Roma over George West, San Diego over George West, Hebbronville over San Diego, and Taft over Goliad. Tomorrow's games will match up Fal vs. Taft, Roma vs. Hebbronville, and Premont vs. Goliad.

Winning Pitcher: Josh Cosby 3-0
Leading Hitters: D.C. Salinas 2-2, 2RBI's; Charlie Silvas 2-4, 1 RBI; Fred Trevino 1-3, 1 RBI; Joe Guerra 1-1; Trey Garcia 1-3.

From the Coach: This was a special win in so many ways. 1st we advanced to championship, 2nd we responded to a 3 run deficit, and 3rd this win meant something special to me because it was my 300th win at Fal High. I thank God for given me the opportunity to stay healthy, be a part of a great baseball community and had the opportunity
to work with so many great kids and assistant coaches. It was even sweeter that my son was part of it along with the kids I watched play with him all his baseball career. To all those of you who have had a part of this great accomplishment I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I promise to continue providing you with a great baseball program.

Winning Pitcher: Homer Villarreal 3-1
Leading Hitters: Charlie Silvas 2-4, 1-2b, 1 RBI; Trey Garcia 1-4; Josh Cosby 2-3; D.C. Salinas 3 RBI's; James Vera 1-3; Joe Guerra 1-2.

From the Coach: Congratulations go out to this young team for upholding our proud Jersey Tradition of winning the Fal Invitational. Homer Villarreal pitched his 2nd 1 hitter in a row and this team keeps finding new heroes every week. Making the all tourney team were Josh Cosby, Charlie Silvas, Trey Garcia, D.C. Salinas, and Homer Villarreal. Roma finished 2nd, Premont 3rd, and Hebbronville 4th. Next game Wednesday at 6:00 versus Banquete and Friday versus Alice.

Losing Pitcher: Jaime Ruelas 2-2
Leading Hitters: Charlie Silvas 1-3 2RBIs; D.C. Salinas 1-4, 1 RBI; Fred Trevino 1-3, 1-2B

From the Coach: Well, what is that old saying "hit it where they ain't." Well, tonight we didn't hit it very well and we played a very inspired bulldog team. We just were not very focused tonight and that could be expected during spring break.

Winning Pitcher: Bobby Gomez 4-1
Leading Hitters: Charlie Silvas 2-4; Trey Garcia 1-2; Clayton Boerjan 1-3; D.C. Salinas 2-2, 1-2B, 1 RBI; Bobby Gomez 2-3, 2 RBIs; Joe Guerra 2-3, 1 RBI.

From the Coach: Now this was a big win for our kids after Wednesday's let down. We came out focused and ready to battle a very good baseball team from Alice. With this win, we feel very confident going into district. Our kids looked good today and very poised to defend their district title.