Winter Haven Senior Softball

Friday, June 22nd

The Solivita seniors arrived at the Diamondplex and played 2 very hard fought and well played games against Winter Haven Senior Softball. Winter Haven snapped a 7 game losing streak to the Solivita boys by sweeping the doubleheader. First game WH trailed 12-10 entering the bottom of the open inning. Jose Rivera led off with a double but then there was 2 quick fly balls to get to the top of the order. With Jose camped on third, Rad promptly singled him home and that was followed by 3 more base hits and a walk to tie the game. Lou Guzman stepped to the plate and smacked a hard walk off single to center field for a final of 13-12. The catch of the game was by the Solivita LCF who I'm not sure who it was but when they read this I'm sure they will identify who it was. It was a fantastic running backhanded grab going hard to the fence. 

The second game WH took by a score of 14-8 thanks to 2 five run innings. Billy Young led off the bottom of the open inning with a solid single to get to the top of the order and all were sensing a comeback but a fly out to center got the first out. Then Alex singled and the power hitters were coming up. WH boys were starting to worry but 2 long fly balls to center and right ended the threat. 

Solivita hitters. Ed 5-8. Keith 3-8. Chris 3-7. Ken 4-7. Bo 2-5 w/2BB. Tom 3-6 w/SF. Cisco 3-6. Alex 5-8. Charlie 4-6. 

WH hitters. Rad 5-8. Eddie H. 4-8. Doerbaum 5-8. Shirer 5-7. Guzman 4-6. Matta 4-6. Book 2-6. Laffoon 3-6. Guttenberger 2-6. Rivera 2-6. Witmer 2-6. Crowell 2-6. 

Again, very well played games and thank all players and spectators for buying drinks and candy from Rachel Matta to help the 10-Under girls fast pitch team. And Rachel, thanks for dog sitting our mascot Brandi. 

I'm going to visit my son and family for a couple weeks. See y'all then. 

Write up by Loren Fabian.