After falling behind 4-1 through the first four innings, the visiting Team AB scored three runs in the fifth on a walk and three hits to tie the game. Third baseman David Webster (Alvirne) hit a key two-run double in the rally. With the score tied, pitchers James Machado (Dracut) and Matt Morais (Bishop Guertin) shut down the Salem offense by recording strike outs for six of the final nine outs.

Team AB scored the winning run in the top of the seventh on some good base running by Webster. After reaching on an error, he moved to third on a single by Donald Maffee (Nashua South). The next batter hit a ground ball to third and Webster took off for the plate after the fielder threw to second base to attempt a double play. The second baseman tried to cut him down at the plate, but he beat the throw to give Team AB the lead.

Morais finished with the win on the mound pitching the final two innings. Addison Hanscom (Nashua North) had two of AB’s six hits.

AB Drops Game Two 6-2

Despite out-hitting Salem 5-2, Team AB was hurt by striking out 8 times at the plate and issuing 10 walks to Salem hitters in game two of their doubleheader. Offensively, Ryan Gendron (Nashua South) and Donald Maffee (Nashua South) both hit long doubles for AB.

Salem (playing as the visitor) jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead after two innings, then opened up a 5-1 lead in the fourth when AB made two errors and walked three. Both teams added late runs to make the final score 6-2. Of the six runs that Salem scored, four of the hitters reached on a walk, one reached on an error and only one reached on a hit.

Team AB returns to action next Sunday at Bedford.

• Uniforms are not in. Please wear navy blue shirts, hats, belts, socks or the closest match possible. Grey pants.
• Our first game is Sunday in Salem at Michelle Park. There will be 2 seven inning games starting at 4:00 PM. See the
  email from the Salem coach below regarding games this weekend. (Most games throughout the season will be earlier in the day.) Please arrive at 2:30 to the field.
• Players will be doing the book, pitching charts, hitting charts, radar readings, etc. The best way to learn this game is to study it one pitch at a time. If you are not playing, you will be learning.
• If you aren’t receiving emails, please let me know. One was sent out last week, so double check and let me know if you are not receiving them
• We have a team website that will be updated. If you would like to help with stats, post game writeups, video work, let me know. The team website can be found here: Team AB Fall 2010
• If you cannot make a game, contact me as soon as possible.

Any questions, please contact me at bobby@abathletics.com or 917-468-5888.

Bobby specializes in hitting instruction for both baseball and softball players. Bobby played Division I and professional baseball and now dedicates a great amount of time and energy to the instruction of hitting. Bobby is sought out by the top hitters in the region for his knowledge of swing mechanics and the mental approach to hitting.

In addition to baseball and softball instruction, Bobby works with student-athletes on college selection, guiding families through the difficult process of choosing a college. He performs seminars and works with families on an individual basis.

Austin is highly respected by coaches, parents and players for his approach and knowledge of the human body. He works diligently to create programs designed to maximize performance while minimizing injuries.

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Biggest benefits of private lessons:

• Intense, focused instruction from highly qualified instructors
• Video analysis used as needed to provide additional feedback
• Dealing with specific issues – can be physical or mental

* All first lessons are used as evaluations where athletes are tested, filmed and provided with a written analysis. Evaluations are required before starting private lessons and allow instructors make recommendations on next steps in athletic development moving forward.

The membership is a year-round commitment to player development. Players will choose a defensive position to work on and will focusing on developing their skills according to this position. Multi-sport athletes are welcome to this membership, especially if they plan to play baseball beyond high school. Athletes are expected to maintain good grades and make sound decisions off the field.

The biggest benefit of this membership is the long-term approach to player development. While players will see initial results, the focus is on building successful baseball players who are as prepared for high levels of competition. Players will develop and succeed at different paces, but ultimately we are preparing athletes to contribute to their teams and showcase their skills to college coaches and scouts.

The membership is designed for high school and middle school baseball players. These players must be serious about playing baseball after high school. The players are committing to a lifestyle as much as a baseball program. Players who are not serious or do not have the passion to work hard will not enjoy this membership… But players who truly “want it” will get into our programs and never want to leave!

Strength & Conditioning Memberships are for athletes seeking increases in athletic performance. The membership teaches athletes proper technique and builds athleticism through same and effective techniques under the direct supervision of A.B.’s Strength & Conditioning Coach Austin Wasserman. The programs are sport-specific and catered to the individual athletes. Members will be surrounded by other athletes, creating an environment where motivation and competition is high.

All athletes in the Strength & Conditioning membership are pre-screened for potential injuries. This allows necessary protocols to be administered to help ensure the long-term health of the athlete. You need to be healthy so you can practice and play!