American Leauge Update 4/12/24

Today, the National League and American League players joined forces for an exciting inter-squad matchup. Team Wally took the first swing, scoring two runs. Team Lou quickly responded with two of their own. The Wallenators then came back strong, scoring two runs in both the second and third innings. However, Lou's team dominated the fourth inning, scoring five runs and securing their lead. Both teams showcased some impressive plays on the field, keeping the game intense. In the end, Lou's team emerged victorious with a final score of 15-9. Looks like Team Lou brought their A-game and left Team Wally in the dust!

Write up by LGG.

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Tuesday April 16th

Games are on at the Diamondplex. First day of game time changes. Be here no later than 8:30 AM. Games will begin as soon as possible. American League on Field B. National League on Field A. Elections are open. If you want to run for a board position or the commissioner, see Don Witmer for an application.

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 REMINDER      REMINDER     REMINDER     REMINDER     REMINDER

Game time changes begin tomorrow. Please be at the ballpark NO LATER THAN 8:30 AM. Games will begin as soon as possible after that.

Also, On Tuesday, April 30th all ballplayers are invited to come over to the American Legion by your host, Robert Spitaleri, for a meeting of fellowship and good food.   Robert will provide your choice of a meatball sandwich or chicken fingers and fries and one beverage of your choice. The event will be right after the game.  If it rains the event is still on at ll:30 a.m. 

 Robert will be passing out a personal invitation at the ballpark, beginning tomorrow, asking for your RSVP as he needs to tell the cook how many to expect.

 Look forward to your positive response!  Thank You Robert for your generous support.

Friday April 12th

Games are on. Two fields available. American League on Field B. National League on Field C. 

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 NEWS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TODAY

1. Game time change will occur on Tuesday, April 16th. Be at the ballpark no later than 8:30 AM. Games will begin as soon as the teams are selected. 

2. There are two positions on the Board of Directors that are up for election this year. The existing board members in those positions will run for reelection. If you would like to run for one of the two positions that are up for election, please see Don Witmer to get an application. Only candidates that have completed the application form will be considered.

3. The position of Commissioner is up for election this year. The existing commissioner has indicated that he will run for that position. If you would like to run for Commissioner, please see Don Witmer to get an application. Only candidates that have completed the application form will be considered. 

4. The Election will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. All candidates shall turn in their applications no later than Friday, April 26, 2024. Paper ballots will be available on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The ballot will be available on the website Friday evening for those of you that want to vote by email. You can email your choices to Chris Lynch @ clynch14@brighthouse.com. Only one vote per registered player will be accepted. Email votes shall be received no later than Monday, April 29, 2024 by 6:00 PM. Chris will be counting all of the ballots. Results will be posted to the website as soon as available. 

5. The FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD is having their annual Gator/Redleg softball tournament on Saturday, May 25th. WHSS has always provided umpires for this one-day tournament. Mark your calendar for that day if you want to support the Florida National Guard. It is a lot of fun and we need to support our Florida National Guard.

6. The Mini Tournament at Sertoma Baseball Park has been completed and was won by the Mets managed by Ron Thompson and Pat Lopiccolo. Each player on the original team will be given a Championship Patch. We hope to do this again next year. 

7. Stay tuned to the website for some information about a year end party that will take place on Friday, April 30, 2024.

        

Tuesday April 9th

Games are on at the Diamondplex. American League Field B. National League Field A.

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As we transitioned back to the Diamondplex last week, there were plenty of players from both leagues. Both days, the American league had a 2-team game and the National League had a 3-team game. 

On Friday, the managers in the National League were Bob Vandenberg (Vandy), Robert Spitaleri (Spit) and Fred Dampier (Fred).  Spit started out fast with a nickle in the first inning but after 5 innings it was Fred 6, Vandenberg 11 and Spit 10. Vandy did end up on top with a final of 13, 12, 7.  It was a very well-played game with many fine defensive plays as the score indicates. Perhaps the most notable play was by Debbie on Spit's team behind the plate when she charged out in front of the plate to snag a pop up that landed nicely in her glove. 

The hitters. 

3 hits.   O'Callaghan, Rodriguez,  

              Reagen, Hudson 

2 hits.   Hicks, Burtner, Dampier,

              Vanderhyde, Jose L.,

              Dowd, Zelazny, Mathew,

              Debbie, Spitaleri 

Weather is supposed to be great. See y'all Tuesday. 

Write up by LHF

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Friday April 5th

Games are on at the Diamondplex. American League on Field A. National League on Fields B and D. 

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Welcome back to Diamond Plex!

After eagerly awaiting the return to our home field, the American League players came back with a vengeance. Two talented teams faced off, with Team Lou dominating early on by scoring runs in every inning up to the sixth. Team Tommy seemed rusty, with no runs scored until the fifth inning. It appeared that Team Lou would easily win, but Team Tommy had other plans. By the end of the eighth inning, Team Tommy had ten runs while Team Lou had twenty-two. However, in the ninth inning, Team Tommy exploded with fifteen runs, taking the lead with a score of twenty-five to twenty-two. The future looked grim for Team Lou, but they refused to give up. With two quick outs, Joe D’Herin stepped up to the plate and delivered a crucial base hit. This sparked a rally, with hit after hit tying the game. Finally, Dana Ferrande hit a game-winning base hit, securing the victory with a final score of twenty-five to twenty-six. Team Lou celebrated another thrilling win, and it was an incredible feeling to be back at the Diamond Plex.

Write up by Lou Guzman

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Well, the Mets and Coconuts met today in the game of the year.  The score at the end of five was 19-10 Mets and when the Mets scored l0 in the top of nine bring the score to 35-l8 Mets. Game over----------NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.   The Coconuts came up with 13 in the bottom of nine for a final score 35-31 Mets.  In all of my senior league playing only one other game was more amazing.

The ninth inning took almost an hour to play.  Hitting highlights for the Coconuts were Gary B and Gary Anderson going 6-7 and Anderson hit several over the fence as he did in the last game.   The difference was today they were doubles and Tue. they were outs. Jose joined in with 5-6 and a base on balls.

The Mets featured Reagan, the only player going perfect for both teams with 7-7.  Following with 6-7 was Gelinas, Vining, Boito, and Toro  5-7. Last but not least was Knox with 6-8. Thanks to Reagan, B.J and Mathew for filling in from the pool and finally the winning pitcher was Lopiccolo and he also went 5-7.

Both teams exhibited good sportsmanship by approving the other team fill ins at the position needed by the opposition.

Today was another great day at the ole ball park@

Write up by Ron T.

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