A postseason berth was within reach going into the final week of
play, but the Morgan Hill Palomino Athletics came up just short.
After splitting their final four games, a pair of doubleheaders
last week, the MH A
’s missed securing a berth in the Palomino Regional Tournament
by a hair, according to Manager Roy Jackson.
A postseason berth was within reach going into the final week of play, but the Morgan Hill Palomino Athletics came up just short.
After splitting their final four games, a pair of doubleheaders last week, the MH A’s missed securing a berth in the Palomino Regional Tournament by a hair, according to Manager Roy Jackson.
In its final week of play, the A’s (9-11 overall) dropped both ends of a doubleheader to the league champion Santa Clara Red Sox, then swept a twinbill from San Mateo.
But it wasn’t enough.
Jackson said spotty attendance by some of the team’s top players contributed to a sub-par season.
“Like I told the guys before the season, it’s okay if we don’t make the playoffs — I’m out here to make sure you have fun,” Jackson said. “But if you want to make the playoffs you have to show up. We (didn’t) come close to forfeiting a game … We had plenty of guys but when you’re missing the top of your lineup it’s tough.
“Hopefully, this will be a lesson tgo the guys. The good news is we have 11 of 16 players coming back next year.”
Jackson said several players stood out this season, including pitchers Greg Zarubi and Dave Masinter, and Live Oak High standouts Doug Porras, Dave Newton, Andrew Cummins, and Bryce Wilson.
MH Bronco all-stars on their way to Maui for West Zone tourney
Fresh off their Regional tourney triumph, the MH Bronco all-stars were set to fly to Maui on Thursday and play their West Zone Tournament pool play opener against Kauai on Friday.
The local heroes continue pool play against the Northwest Regional winner on Saturday and against tourney host Maui on Sunday. The tourney championship is set for Monday.
MH Pony all-stars open Regional tourney play in Los Altos
The Morgan Hill Pony A all-stars were scheduled to play their Regional Tournament opener against Daly City on Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. at Rosita Field in Los Altos.
No results were available because the game ended after press time.
If the local all-star squad won the game, it was set to play the winner of the Mid-County (Santa Cruz) vs. Santa Clara game at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
If they lost, the local team would play a loser’s bracket game at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The tourney championship will be played Tuesday (and Wednesday, if necessary).
