Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail could keep red-hot Carlsbad Inn from delivering big time, in a 15-9 victory over Gaspar at the very early game at Alga 3.
But there was no quit in Gaspar, who plated 6 late runs to keep things interesting. Gaspar was led by 3-for-3 performances from Bocai (F-I-R-E in C-A-I R-O) and Jerry Galiley. Joe Dimambro and Dave Bosque both supported with 2 hits.
For Carlsbad Inn, there were back-to-back-to- back-to-back home runs from Gene Smith, Randy Agadoni, Daniel Malchow, and Dan Hacker to lead off the 6th inning. Smith went 4-for-4, as did slick fielding 2nd baseman Larry Wadalavage. Randy Agadoni and Sherre Lovick both had 3-for-4 days, and 6 others contributed 2 hits a piece, including Jeff Jacobs and Margo Jacobo. P Rod Johnson tossed 6 shutout innings.
And thank you to Jimmie Martin for his splendid work as umpire!
That Pizza Place jumped out to an early lead against Village Pie Shoppe that was never relinquished, resulting in a 22-9 victory on another sunny, post-rainstorm day at Pine Field.
The Villagers were without several key players, including Larry Weinberger and “Wonder Women” Laurie Mills and Delta Farrington, who were away pursuing other sporting interests (skiing and spring MLB baseball). Manager Joe Raffa offered sage advice and his ever-cheerful sense of humor, but he apparently was not able to help his team find their bats early on. TPP scored 5 runs in the 1st inning and kept adding to their lead through timely hitting and sound fielding, going on top 22-0 after 6 innings.
At that point the Villagers’ bats finally showed up, and they quickly put an end to any thoughts of a possible shutout, scoring 9 runs in their next 2 innings and making TPP wonder for a moment whether they would be witnessing an astonishing comeback. In the end, the fairy tale comeback was not meant to be, and the game ended at 22-9.
Rick Shaw ignited the late rally by VPS with a 3-run homer to right field, and substitutes Nanci Watt and Tony Coppin contributed solid performances. VPS thanks them for subbing and also thanks TPP for providing a right fielder.
TPP had a strong hitting day, led by Mark Riserbato (4 for 4, HR, 7 RBIs, 4 Runs) and Gordon Recht (4 for 4, 3 RBIs, and what would have been a grand slam if not for driving in the 5th run of the inning). John McDaniels went 3 for 3 with a walk, Dennis Rayford hit 4 for 5 and scored 4 runs, and super sub Steve Sexton went 2 for 3, crushing 2 HRs and nabbing 5 RBIs, to support his own stellar pitching. TPP thanks Mark Pedote for subbing and playing solid in left field.
It started out well for Plokin Group as they lead 5-2 after 3 innings, then PPB came alive with their bats and score 5 runs in the 4th and 5 innings while shutting out PG for 7 out of the last 8 innings of the game.
PG was lead by Gary Soper 3/3 and Steve Newberg 2/3
PPB was lead by Rich Reynolds 4/4 w/3 RBis, Mark Lehman 5/5 w/4 RBIs and Brenda Lehman, who caught 4 foul balls as catcher (League Record?), Rich Lavacot, Craig Wheatcroft, super sub Dave Grull and all star pitcher Russ Roopenian had 3 hits. David Ward hit a 2-run Homer and Joel Kudren had a big 2 run single and Phil McCabe had a run scoring double. Dan Frye added a hit and RBI.
Big thanks to Jim Goertzen, who umpired perfectly.
Bye Teams: Hennessey's
The Draft
Third ain't so bad if nothin' is hit to you. — Yogi Berra
When you start the game, they don't say "Work ball!" They say "Play ball!" — Willie Stargell
The linescore says it all in Worden Williams 12-11 win over Nucci’s; six innings in which both team scored zero runs and 4 innings when only one run was scored.
Despite these meager statistics, both teams were clearly on their defensive game, although some may take issue with that conclusion. It wasn’t until the final out was recorded, a bases loaded line shot up the middle by Jerry Nuanez, stabbed by the out-stretched glove of shortstop Bob Loperena, that the Dubs were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
On offense, each WW player recorded at least one hit with David Hartzog leading the way with a home run, three RBIs and an over the shoulder catch of a long fly ball. Cord Cameron also chipped in with a home run and two RBIs.
Paul Thomas kept the game close for Nucci’s by going 4/4, hitting two home runs and knocking in six. Both David Bentley and Roney Lewis were 3/4 with each hitting a home run. Roney was also a stalwart in the field, making some nice stops at Rover.
Big Al was excellent behind the plate umping another argument free game.
The Dubs would also like to welcome the newest addition to the team, Pat Hourigan, who singled his first time up and held his own at second base.
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Bye Teams: Carlsbad Inn
That Pizza Place
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