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Metro Ice Baseball is a member of the
Warren "AA" Baseball League located in Warren, Ohio
Manager:  Matthew Vadas         Manager:  Joe Chirozzi

 

   

 

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July 27 - The Metro Ice Brewers wrapped up their regular season as the #2 seed during the regular season.  They will open their run for the Warren AA Baseball League Championship on Saturday, July 31st vs. the PI&I Express at 5:00 PM (batting practice at 3:13 PM).  Also, with their 2nd place finish, the Ice Brewers have secured a spot in the Roy Hobbs Wood Bat Classic which takes place August 12th through the 15th.  Congatulations to the players who lead the league in different statistical categories: 

 

Hits:  28 by both Mike Swoboda and Joe Novak

RBI:  19 by both Mike Swoboda and Andrew Beachy

Runs:  23 by Mike Swoboda

Triples:  3 by Derrick Armstrong

Strikeouts: 57 by Matt Schultz

Saves:  1 by Richard Benchia

 

Complete stats can be seen here. 

 

 

June 21 – The Warren Tribune Chronicle did an article on the Warren AA Baseball League in the June 21st edition of the paper.  Many photos and quotes from Metro Ice Brewers players were included.  Click the following links to see the articles:  ONLINE – PDF Scan - PHOTOS

 

June 20 - The Metro Ice Brewers defeated the New Hamburg hounds by a score of 10-0.  Joe Hardy was credited with a complete game shutout.  The offense came alive with highlights such as Wes Wiltrout hit his first career double, 15 year old Kevin Chirozzi’s first career hit, and a solo home run blast by Mike Swoboda.  Next up for the Ice Brewers is the Mahoning Valley Knights Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

 

June 16 - Richard Benchia’s complete game shutout vs the PI&I Express vaulted the Ice Brewers into 4th place.  With a final of 6-0, the Ice Brewers ended their brief losing streak.  Paul Logar hit a solo home run in the 6th inning. 

 

In other news, the Ice/Brewers protested their most recent loss to the Andover Angels.  The Ice/Brewers protested based on rule 4.12 of the MLB Umpires Manual which basically states that an umpire can not penalize a runner due to the umpire’s original error.  As that would have created a scenario where the Ice/Brewers could win the game, a potential resumption of the game could take place. 

 

Regarding the game with the Knights, that game will be resumed at the top of the 5th inning with the Ice/Brewers leading 3-2.  This was a result of a runaway truck running into the 3rd base dugout, injuring a number of Knights players. 

 

The Ice/Brewers next game is Firday, June 18th vs. the Champion Marlins.  Rookie Matt Schultz is the scheduled starter. 

 

June 7, 2010 – Check out the photos from the 2010 Metro Ice/Breewers Golf Outing by clicking HERE! 

 

June 4, 2010 - A make up game has been scheduled with PI&I on Thursday, June 10th at 8:00 PM.  Please make sure you add this to your schedule!  

 

June 2, 2010 – Richard Benchia pitched a beauty, but the Ice Brewers offense let him down in a big way, only managing 2 hits.  Benchia went the distance only giving up 5 hits.  Next on deck for the Ice Brewers is a rematch with the Champion Marlins, Sunday at 6:00 PM

 

Wednesday, June 2, 2010  

Packard Park – 6:00 PM

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L:  Richard Benchia (1-1)
7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 K, 4 BB

 

 

 

June 1, 2010 – Tonight’s game is cancelled.  The field is unplayable.  Next game is Wednesday at 6:00 vs. the Merchants. 

 

May 30, 2010 – Ex Icer Cliff Panezich torched the Ice Brewers Sunday night at Packard Park by going 4 for 5 with 4 RBI.  Starting pitcher Mike Swoboda lasted only 1 inning and had to exit due to injury.  Managers Vadas and Chirozzi scrambled the rest of the way by using 6 other pitchers, each going 1 inning the rest of the way.  “Astro” Joe Novak and Mike Prachick each had 2 hits for the Ice Brewers. 

Sunday, May 30, 2010  

Packard Park – 6:00 PM

Final

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Ice Brewers

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W:  Jon Hartman (1-0)
7 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 8 K, 3 BB
L: Mike Swoboda (0-1)
1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 K, 2 BB

2+ hits:  Novak 2, Prachick 2
SB:  Novak 1 (1)

 

 

 

May 26, 2010 – The combination of the Ice and the Brewers resulted in an opening day win against the Mahoning Valley Knights.  Richard Benchia pitched 6 strong innings to pick up the win with newcomer Matt Schultz pitching the 7th.  The offense was lead by Steve Hughes who went 3 for 4, with a double and 2 RBI while Andrew Beachy went 2 for 4 with 3 RBI.  Jim Skiffey added 2 hits and 2 RBI while Mike Swoboda added 2 hits himself.  The Ice Brewers take on the Champion Marlins on Sunday at 6:00 PM.

 

Thursday, May 26, 2010  

Packard Park – 7:00 PM

Final

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Knights

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W:  Richard Benchia (1-0)
6 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 8 K, 2 BB
L: Jeremy Krol (0-1)
6 IP, 12 H, 10 R, 3 ER, 12 K

2B: Hughes (1), Beachy (1), Skiffey (1)
2+ RBI: Beachy 3 (3), Hughes 2 (2), Skiffey 2 (2)
SB:  Armstrong 1 (1)

 

 

 

May 26, 2010 – Opening Day is finally upon us!  Today is the start of Metro Ice’s 10th season as members of the Warren AA Baseball League.  As many of you know, Metro Ice and the Brewers from the 2009 season joined forces.  Matt Vadas and Joe Chirozzi have taken the talent from both teams in hopes of being more competitive for the upcoming season.  The season basically started this winter, where League Vice President Matt Vadas resigned his officer position in the league and he nominated Joe Chirozzi to be his replacement.  Joe was voted in unanimously!  When you see Joe, make sure you congratulate him!  Joe, it is well deserved!  His love of the game and the league is clearly evident!  Congratulations! 

 

Tonight’s pitching matchup is Richard Benchia vs. former Ice player Jeremy Krol.  It should be a good one!  Hope to see everyone down at Packard Park this evening.  First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM!  Go Ice!

 

Opening Day – May 27, 2010!  7:00 PM vs. Knights

Click here to view 2010 season schedule.

 

 

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