Stingers hosting tournament  in 2008 2008 Stingers team will be hosting a tournament July 18-20 in South Hill Puyallup. Locations are Emerald Ridge HS and Rogers HS. Fee is $550 for 4 game guarantee click here for registration information .
	June 29, 2008 Double pounding nets two losses
	The Stingers spiraled down a path of poor play and pitching woes getting two consecutive clobberings putting the team down in the standings. The only thing hot was the temperature and the coaching staff. No highlights except AJ McNees hit his 4th HR of the season during this downslide. Next game is Wednesday where we hope to regroup and get back on track.
	June 28, 2008 White Homers at UW, beat Seattle Rainiers
	Dan White hit a 2 run homer and later played some heads up base running to set up the winning score as the team beat the Seattle Rainiers 4-3 in 8 innings. Aaron Amundsen went 6 strong innings in a no decision. AJ McNees pitched the 7 th giving up 2 runs to send the game into extra innings. Dan hit a single and went to 3rd on a heads up play setting up the winning run from a fly ball by Zack Sowards. AJ shut down the Rainiers in the 8th for the win. Stingers are now 10-3 in league, 19-8 overall. Note: this win was also the South Hill Stingers 300th win as team going back to 2001.
	June 25, 2008 Buzz 5, Stingers 1
	The Stingers could not put together a rally leaving several base runners stranded as we lost to the Buzz 5-1. The lone Stinger run came on a home run by Gary Savage in the 2nd inning. The Buzz pitcher did a great job keeping our batters down when needed.
	June 24, 2008 Stingers beat Barons, streak at 6
	. This was a big match up with both teams at the top of the standings. Kye Winter pitched exceptionally well on short rest going 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits to lead the way to victory by the score of 6-2. AJ McNees pitched the 7th to close down the Barons. AJ also hit his 4th home run of the season. AJ, Kye, and Tom Schumaker were all 2-3 in the game. The win is the 6th in a row and puts the Stingers solid in the pennant race at 9-2, 18-7 for the overall season. Wednesday we face the SBA Buzz Red at Thomas Jefferson High School. The Buzz currently lead the PSBL standings at 11-1. Should be a great game.
	June 22, 2008 Stingers win Big Bucks 08 Tournament
	The Stingers went to Big Sky Country where the weather was perfect and we were perfect this weekend winning all four games played in route to the championship of the Libby Loggers 2008 Big Bucks Tournament in Libby, Montana. Game one was a breeze for Nate Rupp and James Bava holding the Prairie (ID) Cardinals to 3 hits in a 11-1 romp in 5 innings. AJ McNees lead the hitting 3-3 3RBI, double. Nick Wilkins blasted a home run in this one. Game two was an 8:30am game and it took a while for the team to wake up in a 7-6 late inning win over the GK Eagles. AJ McNees got the win in this one relieving Kye Winter. Dan White was 3-4 2 RBI, James McMullan was 2-3, RBI. Game 3 was later that day and Aaron Amundsen was the big gun striking out 13 Tri County (MT) Cardinals in six innings. Nick Wilkins and AJ McNees both hit home runs to lead the offense. Our 3-0 record in pool put us in the championship game against the Kent Bulldogs Blue who were also 3-0 in their pool. Nick Wilkins got the call to the bump and was just awesome. Nick allowed just one earned run in 7 innings for a complete game victory striking out 2 in the bottom of the 7th as we took the championship and the $500 prize 3-1. Gary Savage hit a triple and double. AJ McNees had 2 RBI to cap a fantastic MVP style weekend. The long drive home seemed so much shorter.
	June 18, 2008 Individual highlights............
	Sowards .452 3HR 7-2B 20RBI - McMullan .463 1HR 19 RBI .563 OBP Savage .474 2HR 20 RBI .711 slg Knapp .400 16 SB
	June 17, 2008 Wilkins throws Stingers to win 6-3 over Brewers
	Nick Wilkins threw his best game of the season tonight leading the Stingers to a much needed victory over Rips Brewers 6-3. Nick struck out 8 batters and allowed 1 earned run over 6 innings for the win. AJ McNees pitched the 7th and got his second save. Nick also had 3 RBI. Scooter Knapp was 3-3, 2 doubles SB, James McMullan 2-3 double 2RBI. Now we travel Thursday to Libby, Montana to participate in the Libby Loggers Big Bucks tournament. Other Washington teams to be there include Kent Bulldogs Blue and the GK Eagles Legion. The Stingers are now 8-2 in Connie Mack league play.
	June 16, 2008 Amundsen sharp but Stingers lose by error to Tribe
	Aaron Amundsen pitched a solid game giving up only 1 earned run and striking out 5 in 6 innings. A couple of errors decided the rest of the game as we fell to the Northcorner Tribe 4-3. 9 runners were left stranded in scoring position
	June 14, 2008 Stingers end up out after loss to Reality Sports
	An early exit from the tournament is all the Stingers have to show after losing to Reality Sports at Rogers HS 6-5. James Bava pitched well but to many runners were left on base.
	June 13, 2008 Stingers regroup for win over Wildcats
	Errors are still haunting the defense but our offense came around as we beat the Federal Way Wildcats 7-5 in our second game of the tournament. Kye Winter went 6 solid innings for his 3rd win of the season. AJ McNees closed out the 7th inning for the save. Tomorrow we face Reality Sports at Rogers HS.
	June 12, 2008 Win streak ends badly as errors kill
	Tonight our 6 game win streak was snapped with bad defense and no offense as we fell to the Barons 8-0 in the first game of the Varsitysports.com fathers day tournament. Nate Rupp pitched incredibly well but 5 unearned runs were too much. Barons pitching was tough and we could not generate any offense. Hopefully we regroup and focus on Friday night when we host Fedral Way Wildcats.
	June 9, 2008 1 C-C-C-Cold night, 2 solid victories
	Man it was a cold, cold night at Rogers HS tonight. But the Stingers put away 2 more wins to improve our record in league play to 7 wins and 1 loss. The first game against the Puyallup Avalanche got started with Dan White hitting his second home run of the season in the first inning and the Stingers never looked back. Despite 4 rain delays Nate Rupp was sharp and allowed just 2 runs in 5 innings and the final score was 10-2. Nate’s 3rd win of the season against zero losses. Nate also was 3-3 at the plate. Gary Savage was 4-4. In the second game Aaron Amundsen threw 5 innings of solid ball striking out 9 batters for his 2nd win as the Stingers beat the Longhorns 11-3. David Frasier hit a game ending 2 run double.
	June 8, 2008 Individual highlights............
	Sowards .500 3HR 6-2B 18RBI - McMullan .478 1HR 12 RBI .613 OBP Savage .410 2HR 18 RBI McNees .308 2HR 19 RBI Knapp .321 11 SB
	June 8, 2008 3 Home Runs highlight Stingers Win
	AJ McNees, Zack Sowards, and Gary Savage all hit home runs as the Stingers had another late inning comeback win over the Marysville Hawks 9-7 at Emerald Ridge. Kye Winter went 5 innings and AJ pitched the 6th and 7th to get the win. After an unusual week off in the schedule the coaches were happy the team did not come out flat. The Hawks got the lead early when they scored 3 in the first and 2 more in the second. Dan White hit a 2 run triple in the 6th to give the Stingers the go ahead runs. Other highlights included James McMullan 2-2, David Frasier 2-3, Sowards 3-4.The Stingers now stand at 10-4 on the season, 5-1 on the league season.
	June 1, 2008 White powers comeback victory
	Dan White slams a 6th inning 2 run home run to tie the ball game and the Stingers comeback to win over the Bowen Scarff Bulldogs 4-3 at Emerald Ridge. Kye Winter went the distance for his 2nd win and 2nd complete game. It was a tight game all the way. The Bulldogs got the lead early when they scored two after a two out error led to a homerun. Kye settled in and allowed only one more run in 6 innings. After White tied the game in the 6th, Zack Sowards followed with a double and Gary Savage knocked him in with the game winning hit and RBI. The Stingers now stand at 4-1 on the league season, 8 wins overall.
	May 31, 2008 Stingers hold on to beat Reality Sports
	The Stingers kept letting Reality Sports back into the game but held on to win at Bellermine by the score of 8-6. Aaron Amundsen threw 6 innings, striking out 9 for the win. Dan White threw the 7th to get the Stingers first save of the season. Zack Sowards belted a towering 2 RBI home run to center field in the 3rd inning. James McMullan had his 2nd 3-4 day with an RBI, Sam Flores was 2-3 RBI, and Dan White was 2-2 triple.
	May 30, 2008 Stingers work the System at Bannerwood
	It was about time to see the Stingers bats wake up and the result was a 9-3 win over the Washington System. Nate Rupp pitched the first 4 and Nick Wilkins finished it up for the win. James McMullan was 3-4 with a double and 4 RBI’s. Tom Schumaker had a 2 run double, Kye Winter and Dan White both were both 2-3 with extra base hits.
	May 29, 2008 What the ……………..???
	The Stingers slept thru a stinker tonight and got blown away by the Buzz Blue at Beamer HS 9-1. James Bava pitched well but errors and silent sticks was too much to keep up on.
	May 26, 2008 Stingers lose to Brewers, eliminated from Art Wright Tourney
	It was a great game till the end but the Stingers pitching came up short and the result was a 10-6 loss to RIPS Brewers and an early playoffs exit from the Art Wright Tournament. Highlight for the Stingers was David Frasier going 2-3 with a double. The team will now prepare and focus on our week of league games starting with the Buzz Blue team Thursday night and Washington System at Bannerwood Friday night.
	May 25, 2008 Stingers secure #1 seed in pod despite performance
	The Stingers secured the top seed in their pod in the Art Wright Memorial tournament Sunday. This was in spite of the fact the team could not get a single hit until the last inning with two outs to keep from getting no hitted by the Vancouver Coyotes. The final score was 10-0. James Bava got the 2 out pinch hit single to break up the no hitter. Monday we move on to meet the RIPS Brewers who are the #2 seed in their pod.
	May 24, 2008 Stingers Beat Chaffey in Art Wright tournament, go 2-0
	The Stingers opened up our participation in the Art Wright Memorial Classic against Chaffey baseball. Nate Rupp got the call to the bump and fought off some impressive Chaffey hitters. Nate got stronger as the game went on and Stingers bats were on fire. Gary Savage roped a triple, Kye Winter, Zach Sowards, Aaron Amundsen all had RBI hits. Nate went the distance and won a 12-9 victory. In our second game of the day, the team met the Strike Zone Reds at Kent Meridian High school. Aaron Amundsen started the game and had battled some early Stinger errors to keep the team in the game. James Bava took over in the 4th and shut down the Reds with 4 scoreless innings as the Stingers beat the Reds 13-8. Bavas’ second win of the season (2-0). Gary Savage drilled a 3 run Home Run, and Sam Flores roped a 2 run single when it counted. Nice base running by Scooter Knapp and AJ McNees to get a few needed runs when things were shaky.
	May 20, 2008 Stingers Win league opener
	The Stingers opened up the game with a 7 run 1st inning and then held on to win our PSBL Connie Mack league opener 8-6 over the Puget Sound Roxx. After Scooter Knapp opened up the game with a bunt single Kye Winter, Zack Sowards, Gary Savage, and Nick Wilkins all hit consecutive doubles. Kye Winter pitched a complete game to get his first victory of the new season.
	May 18, 2008 Stingers split with Bulldogs
	The Stingers hosted the Kent Bulldogs Blue Sunday for a double header. First game Nate Rupp and Nick Wilkins pitched well with Nick getting his 1st victory of the season. Sam Flores layed down a beautiful bunt that lead to 2 runs scoring in the bottom of the 7th to give the Stingers a 4-3 victory. The second game was a slug feast. Zach Sowards was 3-4 with a solo home run, Kye Winter was 3-4, but the Stingers fell to the Bulldogs 12-8. PSBL league play starts Tuesday .vs Puget Sound Roxx @ Emerald Ridge
	May 17, 2008 Stingers start strong Plow Avalanche
	The Stingers bats were on fire as we won our season opener over the Puyallup Avalanche 22-5. AJ McNees belted a Grand Slam Home Run and James McMullan followed that up with a solo Home Run to top the Stingers offensive carnage. Kye Winter had a bases loaded triple and David Frasier hit a 2 run double. James Bava got the win (1-0). Nice start to what promises to be a productive season
	May 11, 2008 Practice begins, Stingers get ready for season
	We start up again with high school season coming to an end. The team plays its first games this weekend at Emerald Ridge High School. First league game is May 20 at Emerald Ridge
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