Just one of those days when lots went well for one team. In all actuality, Hennessy’s left a lot of runners on the bases. PPB thanks them for that. Credit to PPB that their infield, outfield and pitcher Teddy Badillo were outstanding. Harry Peacock and Pat Steele pitched well for Hennessys.
Hitting leaders for PPB with 4 hits were Rich Reynolds (triple), super sub Cord Cameron (homerun & 2 doubles) and Craig Wheatcroft (double & 3 RBIs), with 3 hits were David Ward (2 doubles), Rich Lavacot, Teddy Badillo (triple & 4 RBIs) and John Syminski (2 run scoring singles) with 2 hits were Phil McCabe (3 RBIs) and Dan Frye.
Leading hitters for Hennessy’s were Jim Goertzen 3/4 and Joel Uribe added a homerun.
Thanks to Dario Santana, who umpired perfectly with a broken hand.
Village Pie defense stopped Plotkin Group from scoring in all but three innings. Another team effort put us over the top for our second win of the season.
Thank you substitutes Bob P and Bob B. Porter was 5 for 5 with 4 runs scored. We had Larry and Jeff P go 4 for 4. Donato and Delta go 4 for 5 at the plate. Home runs by Porter and Dan S along with 6 RBIs. Bill M and Dan S each were 3 for 4 along with each of them catching at least 4 fly balls on defense.
For the Plotkin Group. Lou C and Rick went 3 for 3. Pat D, Michael J, and Leo M were 3 for 4.
On a beautiful Thursday morning, Gaspar and That Pizza Place met in a battle between the league’s sixth place teams each at 1-2. As has become habit, Gaspar gave up four runs in the top of the first, totaling 18 runs allowed in the first inning of their first four games. Gaspar responded with four of their own in the bottom of the first, and both teams seemed to score at will, with That Pizza Place doing a little better through four innings to take a 15-12 lead.
At that point, things got a little weird, and in spite of their murderer’s row lineup, That Pizza Place was held scoreless in the final five innings. In that time, Gaspar plated fourteen runs, and finished with a relatively comfortable 26-15 win (to the extent that any Gaspar win is ever comfortable).
Many of That Pizza Place’s hitters had three hits each. Roney Lewis stood out with two triples and five RBIs as a sub. Mike Endeman pitched out of numerous jams, keeping his cool the entire time.
Gaspar had their best offensive game of the season, getting 37 hits for a .685 batting average. They had five regular home runs plus an asterisk home run (probably would have been a home run had not the fifth run of the inning already scored). Joe Dimambro was 5/5 with a triple and Ken Thompson was 4/4. Brian Turner was 4/5 with two home runs and five RBIs, super-sub Bob Loperena was 4/5 with a home run, and Leigh Peterson was also 4/5. Greg Lorton was 3/4 with a home run and six RBIs. Skip Moyer also had a home run and Guy McCord had the asterisk home run.
Thanks to Al Cabacungan for umpiring, and for Bob Loperena subbing for Gaspar and Roney Lewis subbing for That Pizza Place.
Byes: Carlsbad Inn
That Pizza Place
Another nice day in socal. Draft vs Cbi in the dirt at Calavera. The field was very well groomed thanks to the city of carlsbad's ground crew.
Today's victory was because of the Nanci Watt show. She had 2 homers and a double with 5 RBI's. AWESOME. No score the 1st. 3-4 at the end of the 2nd. At the End of 5 it was a 9-4 Draft lead.
Oh crap! We woke them up in the 8th and before we knew it the score was tied at 9. Admiring what they had done we scored 5 in the 8th as well, 14-9 top of the 9th. Good defense on the last 3 outs and drafts 1st victory 14 to 9
T-Bone was our super sub who went 4-4 Nanci Watt, Tony Coppin and Jack Schwarzel were all 3-4. Gary McBride had a home run and 5 RBIs.
For CBI Randy Agadoni hit a 3 run homer and Larry Wadalavage had 4 RBI's as well.
Thanks to Steve Sexton For Umpiring
Newcomer Gerry Itkin was called up by Carlsbad Inn from their farm club, the Bend (Oregon) Swinging Sasquatches, and wow did he ever deliver in his first game with Carlsbad Inn in their 17-14 victory over Gaspar!
Gerry did not show the nerves of a newcomer (one wouldn't confuse him with a rookie just from appearance anyhow) as he drove in 4 runs with a 3-for-4 debut, while adding stellar defense at third base.
The tilt was back and forth to say the least, until Carlsbad Inn pitcher Rod Johnson fashioned a 1-2-3 bottom of the 9th. And Rod swung the bat like Bob Gibson, with 3 base hits out of the leadoff spot.
For Gaspar, Dave Ash homered and Brian Turner and Joe Dimambro both went 3-for-4. The Gaspar infield also turned a couple of nifty double plays.
For Carlsbad Inn, newcomer Itkin and hurler Johnson were supported by manager Randy Agadino's 4-for-4, including a home run. Bill Codner also fashioned a 4-for-4 day, and Gene Smith knocked in 3 runs while almost hitting for the cycle. Dale Miller also had a 3-hit performance, while scoring 4 runs and knocking in 2.
Thank you to Dan Miserany and Jimmy Martin for subbing. They both helped VPS secure their first win.
This was a game of defense. Walks and errors were kept to a senior minimum on both teams. Game came down to the last 4 inning with the scored tied at 10 through 6 innings. The difference was a big 5 run 8th inning by VPS. VPS was led by Larry with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Donato added a home run and 3 RBIs. And everyone else on the team contributed with at least one hit and great defense.
For TPP
Mike Henderson 4/5
Dennis Rayford 3/3 HR – BB
Martin Wai 2/4 Double – HR
Evie Schwartz 3/4
Pizza Port was on a roll every inning and playing amazing defense thru 5 innings jumping out to a 15-2 lead, but Plotkin got their group together to score 7 runs the next 2 innings behind Leo McFall & super sub Tony Coppin’s 3 run triples cutting the PPB lead to six, who answered back with four. Pizza Port would like to thank Plotkin Group for leaving so many runnings stranded on the bases.
Pitchers Brenda Lehman, Teddy Badillo and Rich Keefer all did a good job.
Leading hitters for PG were Leo McFall, Oscar Castillo, Richard Keefer and Lou Chartz all 3/4 and Michael Juditz made some nice catches.
For PPB Craig Wheatcroft had 3 doubles and a great defensive game. David Ward (triple & 3 RBIs), Teddy Badillo and Rich Reynolds (double & triple) all had 4 hits. Rich Lavacot had 3 hits & 3 RBIs. Phil McCabe had 2 hits & 4 RBIs. John Syminski and Ed Silva had 2 hits. Ken McGehee played well.
PPB would like to thank Tom Winterbourne for subbing. Both teams would like to thank Jim Goertzen for umpiring a perfect game!
Byes: Hennessey's
The Draft
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once and a while you might miss it.” Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.” Chinatown
Displaying timely hitting, good defense and solid pitching, Nucci’s continued its winning ways by beating Worden Williams 14-3. The outcome was never in doubt as NU held a commanding 10 -1 lead through three and extended it to 14 -3 through eight. On the flip, the end came swiftly for WW with NU executing a double play and throwing out a runner who was attempting to advance to second on a single.
Leading the way offensively for NU were Roney L., Robert K., Paul T. and Marty T., all of whom enjoyed a perfect day at the plate alongside Sheree P. and Marty T. both who banged in an inning ending fifth run with two non-home runs home runs. Defensively, NU snuffed out any potential scoring threats by executing three double plays and whiffing three.
It was not only Ferris Bueller’s day off, but it was also for Worden Williams.
WW faced a challenging day offensively, struggling to make an impact at the plate. To their credit, however, the WW dugout stayed positive throughout. As the game concluded, players were reminded that losses do occur in a thirty-six game season and the important thing is to move on. Reflecting the sentiment from "Chinatown" (see above) ,sometimes there's little one can do.
Many thanks to Big Al for umpiring and being back to his old form.
Three games down and thirty-three to go!
Standings are posted after all scores have been received (in a timely manner)
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