Welcome to Dons Playoff Baseball, read the GameChanger welcome message. The message continued… giving the weather update: Saturday in Moraga—sunny skies, 59 degrees, real feel of 68. No video highlights? What?! NCS forbids any videotaping of the game. Tragic. Because this was the kind of game that deserved its own ESPN 30 for 30. Things That Come in Tens: Ten runs.…
Smith Was the Maestro. The Defense Was the Symphony. Call him B Steady. Call him B Stealth. Call him B Money. Whatever moniker you choose, Branson Smith was absolutely cash on Wednesday. The right-hander didn’t just pitch, he went to work with basically 3 up and 3 down each inning. Six quick innings, eight strikeouts, one hit, no walks, no runs, no drama, and…
This isn’t just another game. This is playoff baseball—and your Acalanes Dons are charging in with fire, focus, and nothing to lose. After a season of walk-off wins, clutch hits, high-wire finishes, and gritty, grind-it-out team play, the Dons have arrived exactly where they belong: the North Coast Section (NCS) Division 2 playoffs. It all goes down Tuesday at 4…
On Tuesday, the Acalanes Varsity baseball team hosted the College Park Falcons in a high stakes game. The Dons needed to sweep the Falcons on Tuesday and Thursday to win the DAL title. Prior to the game, the 12 seniors on the team (L to R: Dominic Patitucci, David Gonzales, Jake Colaco, Nicky Fosina, Brady Quinn, Hank Bauer, James Stadt,…
This past week, the Acalanes Dons faced off in a two-game showdown against the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles — not sure why they’re called the “Ugly Eagles,” but it was not a pretty week for CV. Game 1: Dons Go to War and Win on the Road Tuesday on the road, the Dons stepped into Eagles territory and walked out…
League play is heating up, and your Acalanes Dons are right in the thick of it — battling hard, winning big, and writing one heck of a story. So far, the Dons have split their league matchups — first with Benicia and most recently against Alhambra. There’s something about that Benicia home field that’s got us shaking our heads. Maybe…
Monday: The Lamorinda Classic kicked off with rainclouds rolling in, dampening the fields and causing Casa Grande Gauchos to hesitate before making the journey to the 94549. But the Acalanes Dons? Let’s Play! 100%! They were ready to face whatever the weather had to throw at them-All In! While the Gauchos took cover, as the Dons embraced…
Spring Break is all about fun, relaxation, and maybe a little bit of Hawaii, Mexico or maybe Florida. But for the Acalanes Dons, they kicked off their spring break not on Diamond Head—but on a baseball diamond in Brentwood. With six straight wins under their belts, the Dons are keeping the good times rolling, smashing the Liberty Lions 13-1. …
The Dons were on fire Tuesday, taking down the Miramonte Matadors with a dominant 9-4 win. The Dons, already riding a four-game win streak, delivered a season-high run total, leaving no doubt about their strength. Each swing, each pitch, and each stolen base was a showcase of the Dons’ powerful offense and alert base running. The action started quickly. In…
The Acalanes Dons cruised to an impressive 7-1 win over the Vintage Crushers on Thursday in Napa, showcasing a masterclass in offense, defense, and all-around baseball excellence. From the moment the game began, it was clear the Dons were ready to make a statement. In the first inning, Drew Asadorian crushed a double to center field, sending David Gonzales sprinting…
