Sparks, NV (AP)---The Yankees continued their winning streak by defeating a hot team in the Rangers, 8-0 Monday night.

Justin Mannens and Web Charles faced off in a battle of #1 pitchers; Charles came out and threw a gem of game, going 5 2/3 scoreless innings before closer Brendan Parisotto came in and preserved the Yankees sixth shut-out of the season!

A great manufactured run in the first inning, featured Parisotto singling and being worked around into scoring position, before being singled in by Charles.  A big third inning started with what was supposed to be a sacrifice bunt by Cameron Beard, which turned into a hit and throwing error.  Before you knew it, the Yankees plated seven runs which included BIG two RBI singles by Grayson Young and Cameron Espinosa.

Again, the pitching and defense shined…while the offense stepped up, as well.

Great game Yankees…the Rangers are a very good team…you fought hard.

Next up…Tony Denn’s fighting A’s…Wednesday…be there!

Sparks, NV (AP)---The Yankees kept their hot streak going by blanking the White Sox in a four-inning contest on Saturday.

Starting pitcher Cameron Espinosa pitched three innings of shut-out ball, then gave way to Cameron Beard and Brendan Cancino, who preserved the shut-out.

The Yankees bats stayed hot, with hits coming throughout the batting order, including two hits from Zach Hix and a one-armed swinging base hit from an injured Owen Bartlett.  Great job, guys!

It will tough to keep the bats hot as the Yankees play Monday night against a VERY good Rangers team, who look to avenge an early season defeat.  Yankees, bring your bats and your gloves…we’re going to need them!

Sparks, NV (AP)---The Yankees won a very intense and emotionally charged game against the Indians, 7-2 Friday night, in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Starting pitcher Austin Beard threw a complete game, 79-pitch effort.  Austin surrendered one run in the first inning; however, the Yankees’ bats answered the call, in scoring four runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning.  That is all that Austin would need, as he protected the lead and held off the swinging Indians.

The Yankees were up 4-2 in the bottom of the fifth, when Web Charles, Austin Beard, and Cameron Espinosa all drew walks, setting the stage for Cameron Beard.  Nugget greeted the Indians relief pitcher with a 2 RBI single to left center, followed by an RBI groundout by Brendan Cancino.  Having added the three insurance runs, Austin closed out the Indians in the sixth to preserve the victory.

This was great team effort; in a game that included some adversity with team head coach Blaine Beard being ejected after an altercation with the umpires.

“I will always stand up for our players,” said Beard.

The Yankees play the White Sox next.  Be there…be ready!

Sparks, NV (AP)---The Yankees stayed hot on Tuesday night by getting past the A’s, 2-0 in a classic pitching duel between two of the league’s top pitchers, Web Charles and Dillon Schlect (hope I spelled it right).

Charles pitched a superb 5 2/3 innings before giving way to Brendan Parisotto, who came in to retire the final batter and record the save.

Charles was also a hero at the plate, scoring both Yankees’ runs; one of which by stealing home on a very heads up play in reading the pitcher and catcher exchange.

“Sometimes, when you have a great pitcher like Dillon on the mound…you have to take runs any way you can get them,” said coach Blaine Beard.  “Tonight, we manufactured a couple of runs and our pitching and defense did the rest.”

The Yankees hope to keep the great game play going, when they meet a feisty Indians team that is fighting for post-season play.  Yankees…be ready to “do work.”

Sparks, NV (AP)---On a cold and windy Sparks night, the Yankees dealt the Aces a 10-0 loss before a capacity crowd at Golden Eagle.

Starting pitcher Austin Beard pitched a 70 pitch complete game shut-out, sending the Yankees to a second straight win.  The Yankees had a full bullpen of arms, but Beard gave them all the night off, showing command of the strike zone and silencing the feisty Aces’ bats.

For the second straight game, the Yankees bats came alive and scored double-digit totals.  Grayson Young and Brendan Cancino continued the hot hitting, as Brendan Parisotto, Austin Beard, Web Charles, Cameron Espinosa, and Cameron Beard kept the middle of the order hot.  The Yankees welcomed back Jason Johnson from an eye injury.  Johnson showed great heart in coming back and contributing after missing only one game!!!  Next…we gotta pay that doctor off and get Owen Bartlett back on the field!

Yankees…the Thursday game will most likely be rescheduled for Saturday.  We are awaiting word from the White Sox coaching staff.  Either way…be ready to play and be prepared to “do work, son.”

Yankees (7-2-1)…not bad, fellas.  We are almost at the halfway point in the season...now, the real work begins.

Sparks, NV (AP)---The Yankees got back on the winning track with a 12-2 victory over the Aces, in a five inning game on Saturday.

Starting pitcher Web Charles went 4 2/3 innings, before giving way to Cameron Beard in the bullpen.

The Aces got on the board early, posting two runs in the top of the first inning; however, Charles settled down and pitched an outstanding game.  The story of the day was the Yankees offense; answering back immediately in the bottom of the first with four runs of their own.  Cameron Beard drew a walk, Austin Beard singled, and then Web Charles doubled the Beard brothers in.  Brendan Cancino then smacked a double into the gap, which was mishandled by the Aces outfield allowing the speedy Cancino to aggressively turn the hit into a four base-knock, bringing the score to 4-2 after one inning.  That is all Charles needed, as he shut out the Aces the rest of the way.

Cameron Espinosa had a big two RBI double, and Grayson Young had a great game at the plate smacking a few hits of his own.  All Yankees players did a great job at the plate, including Zach Hix, who prolonged a nine pitch at-bat by fouling off several pitches and working the pitch count.  It’s all about making the opposing pitcher work…at that is what the Yankees did on Saturday.

The Yankees play the Aces again on Monday night (7:45 p.m. on Field #1).  This is the Aces last chance of the season to upset the Yankees.

Yankees…the Aces are hungry…be ready to play!

Sparks, NV (AP)---The Red Sox, evened up the season series against the Yankees on Friday night, riding the long ball to a 13-3 victory.

More importantly than the game, the Yankees have suffered a tough couple of days with the loss of Owen Bartlett for the unforeseeable future.  Owen had an accident and could possibly have a fracture that would ultimately end his season…x-rays are next week, so keep your fingers crossed for Owen.  Also, on the same play, left fielder Jason Johnson was struck in the eye by a fly ball and Austin Beard was hit in the thigh behind home plate with an errant bat.  Jason left the game and we are waiting to hear the extent of his injuries…and, Austin walked it off and should he fine.  Please, cross your fingers for Jason as well; hopefully, he will be rejoining our team soon.

Yankees players need to come together for our injured teammates and show support for one another.  Owen Bartlett, although on the DL, showed up at the game and helped coach and motivate other players.  That is exactly what makes our team special…the way our boys rally around one another and show heart.

Last night was a tough loss, but it is only one game.  Despite the score on the scoreboard and the injury of a few teammates, our dugout stayed energetic and enthusiastic. 

Yankees, let’s turn this loss around on Saturday!!!  Be ready, boys.