The Diamond Dust. Riviera Day at South. Riviera Little League

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1 The Diamond Dust SPRING BALL - APRIL 21st, 2012 Riviera Little League Riviera Day at South On Wednesday, April 18th the players of Riviera Little League were invited to watch the South High Varsity baseball team take on the Cardinal s from Lawndale. After the game, RLL players could participate in a players clinic with the varsity players. The game was exciting watching many former Riviera players put their best efforts forward. South High came out on top with a 4-0 win. After the end of the game over 50 players from T-Ball to Majors, decked out in their uniforms and Riviera gear, gathered at home plate to meet the team from South and head coach Grady Sain. The players were broken up into groups by division and worked in various stations with the varsity players. It was a great sight watching a senior at South working with a T-Ball player on scooping up the ball and all the kids running around the bases. A big group photo was taken at the end of the clinic. Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to it again next year. Thanks to South for hosting this fun day for RLL!

2 Pic s from South High Day

3 Majors Current Standings W L T GP PCT Last Weeks Box Scores Phillies % VISITOR HOME Orioles % Cubs 2 Reds 11 Mets % Phillies 4 Orioles 3 Cubs % Reds % Red Sox % Home Run Leaders: Adam Turner - (1), Javin Fish - (2) Minors Current Standings W L T GP PCT Last Weeks Box Scores Hooks % VISITOR HOME Threshers % Owlz 7 Hooks 12 Storm % Bulls 14 Hot Rods 15 Owlz % Muckdogs 8 Rattlers 9 Bandits % Knights 13 Bandits 10 Muckdogs % Threshers 12 Storm 10 Rattlers % Hooks 17 Bulls 4 Hot Rods % Bandits 9 Hot Rods 9 Knights % Muckdogs 6 Storm 6 Bulls % Threshers 7 Owlz 9 Muckdogs 10 Knights 7 Rattlers 3 Threshers 11 Bulls 4 Hooks 5

4 Snack Shack Corner! The lines have been long and steady at the RLL snack shack this season. The staff are friendly and the food is GREAT! It helps if the hitter thinks you re a little crazy. -Nolan Ryan Come on over and try a Taco Boat or some Nachos. Don t forget to ask for all the toppings. Stump the Ump Learning the Rules of Little League Situation: The batter hits a ball into deep centerfield. While the batter-runner is rounding first base he/she collides with the first baseman knocking down the batter-runner. The umpire immediately calls Time and awards the batter-runner second base. Is the umpire correct? (Answer on last page)

5 RLL Player Spotlight! T-Ball to Majors Through out the season we will be honoring players who have played at RLL from T-Ball to Majors with pictures and short interviews in the league s weekly Diamond Dust newsletter. Jordan Wooten What is you favorite memory at RLL? Answer: When I was playing on the Major Orioles last year I hit a great hit. It was a double that knocked in two runners. What do you like the most about RLL? Answer: I like all of the players and all of the friends I play with. Everyone is really great! Who was your favorite teammate during your time at RLL? Answer: Javin Fish, he was on my team lst year. Which was your favorite team that you played on at RLL? Answer: The Major Orioles last year. Who is your favorite MLB team? Answer: New York Yankees Who is your favorite MLB player? Answer: Derek Jeter

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7 Famous Little Leaguers - Blast from the Past Gary Sheffield was born on Nov. 18, 1968, in Tampa, Fla. He grew up playing baseball with his uncle, Dwight Gooden, who was just four years older than Sheffield. Gary was part of a talented Belmont Heights Little League team. They reached the Little League World Series final in 1980, where they lost to Taiwan.

8 Dear Riviera Little League Families, Each week RLL puts out The Diamond Dust. The Diamond Dust is available at the Snack Shack on Saturdays and for download on the RLL web site in full color. We re on the Web! In order to produce the newsletter each week I need your help. I am looking for article and picture submissions. Without your help I can not produce The Diamond Dust. Please me pictures of games your watching. It s a great way to get YOUR team into The Diamond Dust. Good articles include great games, team events and other RLL activities. Remember when writing articles to keep them in the spirit of Riviera Little League. Articles about games should be positive and include information about both teams. We may edit submissions for content and length or reject inappropriate articles. Special Thanks to Gale Cardenas, Jon Davis and Paola Hirsh for contributing pictures to this weeks Diamond Dust! Please send your submissions, pictures, and suggestions. The deadline is each week on Thursday by noon to be included in that weeks Diamond Dust. Thanks for your time and help! Kirk Adams sixadams1@yahoo.com Stump the Ump (Answer) Situation: Wrong Rule 2.00 Obstruction & 7.06 (b) - The obstructed runner was NOT being played on, so the play should have stayed live until either the obstructed runner was played on or all other play was finished.