Friday February 28, 2020   Field 2 Poinciana

Game day on field 2 at Poinciana had the visiting Derailers playing the home team Braves.  Manager DeRidder posted this batting order: Pinnick, Rutan, DeRidder, Murphy, McCullough, Witmer, McNally, King, Bowley and Taylor.  Manager Strait had his team lined up in this order:  Burtner, LeTourneau, Reed, Lavesque, Knox, Don Folkerson, Strait, Gallagher, LaMay and Witter.  Each team had 10 players today because of  shortage of player today.  Both teams played with out a MidFielder that left a lot of gaps in the infield. 

Pinick led off the first with a walk, then singles off the bats of Rutan, Murphy, McCullough and Witmer produced 3 runs for the Derailers.  Braves LeTourneau started the last half of the inning with a base rap, Reed and Levesque doubled, Knox drove a triple to the fence driving in three runs.  Folkerson and Strait had singles to post 5 runs for the Braves.  Second inning had Bowley with a base hit up the middle, Pinnick followed with another single and Manager DeRidder hit a home run, his first of three over the fence.  Murphy, McCullough and Witmer followed with base hit and tally 5 runs for the inning.  Braves posted a zero in the bottom of the frame. 

In the third the Derailers rested, while the Brave pushed across 2 runs.  After three the score was Visitors 8 Home 7.  After a short rest Derailers racked up another 5 runs holding the Braves to 3. The 5^th inning had the infields opening up and the bats getting warm again.  Derailers posting another 5 and the Brave putting up 4 on the scoreboard.  After five score was 18 – 14 Derailers.

Sixth inning has the Braves close the gap by out scoring the Derailers 4 to 1.  Seventh had the Braves again winning the inning scoring 5 while holding the visitors to four runs.  Score now tied 23 all. 

Derailers took charge of the game now putting another 5 runs in the 8^th while holding the Braves scoreless in the bottom of the inning.  Manager DeRidders team then put the game away batting 11 players in the top of the ninth inning and posting 8 more runs.  Final score Derailers 36 Braves 23.

One good thing about only having 10 players on each is that everyone on both teams got to bat 6 times in the game and some got 7 at bats.  Good game thru 7 innings and a great 8^th and 9^th for the Derailers. 

Derailers Hitters: Rutan 4 for 7, DeRidder 5 for 6 w/3HR and IP, Murphy 6 for 7 w/2 3B, McCullough 5 for 7 w/2DBL, Witmer 7 for 7, McNally 5 for 6, King and Bowler both 3 for 6.

Braves Hitters:  LeTourneau 6 for 7 w/2 DBL, Leverque 3 for 6, KNOX 6 for 6 and hit for the cycle, Folkerson 3 for 6 w/3B, Strait 3 for 6, Witter 3 for 6, the score sheet showed LaMay with a HR as the old guy’s hit went to the fence in left field but his pinch runner had to stop at first.

Fun game guys.  Need more players to show up these fields are a further away but it is still better than not playing.



Submitted by Don LaMay

Steve Hill's Duke's squared off against Fabian's Flyers this morning and got off to a great start, scoring 5 runs in each of the first 2 innings bot only managed 5 more for the rest of the game. The Flyers all had hitting shoes on again posting nickels in 4 of 7 innings for a final of 27-15. 

I would like to note here that Duke's was without his whole middle infield and 2 quality outfielders due to a prior commitment and travel distance from Lakeland. Hang tough Steve thru this tough month of playing shorthanded. We all admire you, your team and the pool players you use. 

Hitters for Duke's. 

Hill 4-5. Vining 3-5. Borges 3-5. Morton 3-5. Johnson 4-5. 

Hitters for Fabian

Essenmacher 4-4. Joann 3-5. DeJongh 4-5. Vanderhyde 4-5. Kallister 3-5. Hunter 5-5. Benson 3-5. G. Seguin 2-3. McColgan 3-4. Fabian 3-4. 

Write up by Loren Fabian

See y'all Tuesday. 

Tuesday, 2/25/20                                Poinciana Community Park
Dukes vs. Cobras
The Dukes started the game with hits by Hill, Vining, fielder’s choice, double by Spellman, then consecutive hits by Morton, Vorhes, Hipel, and Johnson for their 5 runs.  Cobras started with a double by Spitaleri, ground-out, walk, triple by Peskie, hit by Gelinas, ground-out, walk, RBI hit from Learn, then a flyout-scoring 4 runs.
Dukes didn’t score.  Cobras got 3 more runs with 3 singles, 1 triple, and another double from Spitaleri.  It was 7-5 Cobras after 2 innings.  No scoring for either team in the 3^rd. 
Dukes scored 1 run in the top of the 4^th.  Spitaleri led off with another double for the Cobras, followed by an RBI single from Vandenberg, single, fielder’s choice, double, and 3 more hits for 5 runs.  Dukes scored 3 more in the 5^th.  Cobras scored 4 on 3 singles, double by Boito, and a triple from Peskie. 
It was all Cobras the rest of the game with big hits from Spigel (homerun) and Hawbaker (double).  Final Score: Cobras 27--Dukes 11; winning pitcher was Hal Ridley. 
NOTE:  Game was called after 8 innings due to Martin Spellman’s heart attack.  Prayers are with Martin for a full and speedy recovery.
TOP HITTER for Dukes:  Morton 4/4; Hill 4/5, Spellman, Vorhes, Hipel, Johnson, and Andrews all 2/4.
TOP HITTER for Cobras:  Gonzalez 3/3 with 1 triple, 2 base on balls; Spitaleri 5/6 with 3 doubles; Pescie 4/5 with 2 triples; Gelinas 4/5 with 1 double; Denny 4/5; Spigel 3/5 with 1 homerun; Learn 3/5; Boito 3/5 with 1 double; Hawbaker 2/3 with 1 double, 2 base on balls; Vandenberg 3/6; and Ridley 2/4 with 1 base on balls.
Written up by Bob Vandenberg

Hi guys

The church I attend (Winter Haven Worship Center) has a group being formed to help Veterans who need help and to inform Veterans of programs that can be of help or interest to them.  The program is to start on March 1, 2020, at WHWC 1835 Overlook Dr, Winter Haven, Fl 33881.  Group leaders are Sam and Jacky Cann  Phone 703 772 0151.  This program is for Veterans and spouses, caregivers, friends of Veterans, or people who care about Veterans.  If this is of interest to you or your friends please contact Sam or me at 734 421 6032 or at Friday's game.  See atttached pamphlet.

Don LaMay

February 21st Friday

Flyers vs Cobras:

It has been said that “any day you can play softball is a good day”, but weather-wise today was a crappy day. First, we were moved from field B to field A (the short fence field).The wind was blowing out fiercely, there was bound to be a lot of balls hit over the fence, especially with each team getting 2 American league players to fill out each roster.

The flyers started the game with 3 hits over the fence, Essenmacher, Brock and Vanderhyde, and scored 3 runs. The cobras scored 4 runs with 2 regular doubles and 1 HR over the fence by Gonzalas. The flyers scored 5 in the top of the second with 2 HR’s going over the fence, Brock & Kallister, but the cobras could only muster up 1 run, that going over the fence by DeBrock. Nobody scored in the third., score: flyers 8 cobras 5. In the 4th the flyers got 2 and the cobras got 4 with another one over the fence. After 4 innings, Flyers 10 ,Cobras 9. It was all Cobras after that. Flyers only scored 1 run in the last 5 innings while the cobras scored 17 runs with 5 more over the fence HR’s. Final score: Cobras 26  Flyers 11.

Winning pitcher Hal Ridley

Top hitters for the cobras:

Spitaleri 6/6 2 doubles

Gonzalas 5/5 a double & 3 HR’s

Debroeck 5/5 2 HR’s

Granger 3/3 2 HR’s

Vandenberg 5/6 w/ 3 doubles

Spigel 3/6 w/ HR

Peskie 3/6

Gelinas 3/6

Wallace 2/4

Notable outfield defense plays by Debroeck

Top Hitters for the Flyers

Fabian 3/4

Essenmacher 3/5 W/HR

Brock 3/5 w/2 HR’s

Kallister 3/5 w/ HR

Vanderhyde4/5 w/HR

Segiun 2/4

Baker 2/4

A total of 13 balls were hit over the fence for ground rule doubles (wind factor)

Write-up by Bob Vandenberg

Tuesday, February 25th

Our first adventure over to Poincianna to play WHSS. And it went very well with much thanks to Donnie, Bob Hite and Lee Baker who were all there before Sun up grooming fields and much more.

Fabian's Flyers took on DeRidders DeRailers on field 3 and it was close thru 4 innings with Fabian leading 15-10. Unfortunately, the DeRailers did not score another run as they put up 5 goose eggs after that. That was helped by at least 4 double plays by the Flyers. Newcomer Jerry DeJongh was involved in all of them playing shortstop along with Gisele Seguin at 2nd base and Joann Westerman at 1st base. 

Obviously the Flyers had their hitting shoes on and the DeRailers left theirs in their vehicles. Flyers had 39 hits in 8 innings compared to 18 for the DeRailers in 9 innings. 

Final was Fabian 29. DeRidder 10. 

Looking forward to Friday. 

All please be there by 8:30 so Don can make the adjustments an get the game started on time. 

Winning pitcher was B.J. Kallister

Write up by Loren Fabian. 

Tuesday February 26, 2020 Poinciana Park Field 2

The Legion's managed by Mike O'Callahan and the Braves managed by Larry Strait met today at Poinciana Community Park on field 2.  O'Callahan posted this line up for the visitors: Gibbons, O'Callahan, Laffoon, Boswell, Wells, Castilleja, Miller, Fryzowicz, Zakrowski, Torok and Shearer.  Home team manager Strait submitted this batting order: Burtner, LeTourneau, Reed, Laverque, Knox, Remington, Purcell, McLellan, LaMay, Gallagher, Strait, and Witter.  

O'Callahan singled for the first hit of the game, Laffoon doubled, singles off the bat of Boswell, Wells, and Castilleja produced 3 runs for the Legion.  A single from LeTourneau followed by a double to left center field off the bat of Reed, cleanup hitter Leverque singled in two runs. Then singles from Knox and Purcell followed by a triple from McLellan posted the 5th run of the inning.  WELCOME BACK Bill.

The second had Fryzowicz draw a walk, a single from Zakrowski and a blast to the fence from Torok to add another three runs for the Legion.  LaMay, Gallagher, Strait, Witter, and Burtner all reached on singles and LeTourneau tripled in the fifth run of the inning. After 2 innings the score was Braves 10 Legion 6.

Third inning had the Legion keep pace with another 3 run inning while holding the Braves without scoring a run.  Gibbons started the fourth inning with a drive to the fence for a home run. Singles from O'Callahan, Laffoon, Boswell, Wells, Miller and Fryzowicz driving in the 5th run of the inning.  Singles from LaMay, Witter, Burtner, LeTourneau, Reed and Laverque knocking in the 4th run and tie the score after 4 innings at 14 all.

Torok walked to start the 5th followed by a single from Sherrer and another home run from Alf Gibbons adding another 3 run inning for the Legion.  Hot bats of the Braves posted another 5 spot in the bottom of the inning. Score after 5 was Braves 19 Legion 17. Witter the Braves pitcher had the Legion hitting the ball to the outfielders and kept them from scoring.  Braves added another 5 run inning to take a 24 to 17 lead. Legion added 2 runs in the 7th while holding the Braves to a lone run.  Legion did not fold up in the 8th and scored 6 runs on a walk to Laffoon and hits from Boswell, Wells, Castilleja, Miller, Fryzowicz, Torok and Shearer.  Braves scored 4 in the bottom of the 8th on hits from Laverque, Knox, Purcell, McLellan, and Gallagher driving in the 4th run.  After eight Braves 29 Legion 25.

Laffoon led off the 9th with a walk, singles from Boswell and Wells, an infield out then singles from Miller and Fryzowicz driving in the 3rd and final out of the game falling one run short of tying the game.  Final Braves 29 Legion 28. 

Leading Hitters for Legion: Gibbons 4 for 6 with 2 HR, O'Callahan 6 for 6 DBL, Laffoon 3 for 4 w/W, Boswell 3 for 6, Wells 4 for 6, Castilleja 3 for 6, Miller 4 for 6 3B, Fryzowicz 3 for 6 and Shearer 3 for 5.  

Leading hitters for Braves:  Burtner 3 for 5, LeTourneau 5 for 5 w/2 3B 2B, Laverque 5 for 5. Knox 4 for 5 w/3 DBL's, Purcell 4 for 5, McLelllan 3 for 5 w/3B, LaMay 3 for 5, Gallagher 4 for 5, Strait 3 for 5, and Witter 3 for 4.  

Submitted by Don LaMay

PS   After writing this article I now know why the Legion lost this game.  Elmer Black their best was not there. Good game Braves!

POINCIANA, HERE WE COME - NEW SCHEDULE

Our next 8 games will be played at the Poinciana Community Park. The address for the park is 5109 Allegheny Rd. Poinciana FL 34759. There are 4 fields at this park. Two fields have 300 ft. fences and two fields have 250 ft. fences. The National League will use all four fields. The American League will only use Fields 1 & 4. All balls hit over the fences will be considered a home run. We would like to continue League play in the National League. This will depend on how many players show up for each team and how many pool players we have. Managers, call your players and encourage them to come. We are only going to do this for 4 weeks so the inconvenience is for a short time. Below is the new schedule:

2020 WINTER HAVEN SENIOR SOFTBALL

AMERICAN & NATIONAL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

ALL GAMES START BY 9:30 AM - REPORT TO YOUR FIELD NO LATER THAN 9:00 AM - GAMES ARE 9 INNINGS

	2020		FIELD  A	FIELD  B	FIELD  C	FIELD  D	FIELD  E	SOL
Pre	Jan 3	Friday		NL	NL	AL	NL
1	Jan 7	Tuesday	3 - 1	6 – 4	AL3-Solivit	5 - 2	AL 1-2
2	Jan 10	Friday		AL 1-2-3	5 – 1	4 - 3	6 – 2
3	Jan 14	Tuesday		5 -1 - 3	AL2-Kiss.	4 – 6 - 2	AL 1-3
4	Jan 17	Friday	6 - 1	AL 2-3	3 - 5	AL1-Lkld	4 -2
5	Jan 21	Tuesday		3 - 2	AL 2-1	6 - 5	4 - 1	AL3
6	Jan 24	Friday		2 - 1	6 – 3	5 - 4	AL 1-2-3
7	Jan 28	Tuesday	AL - WB	2 – 5 - 6	AL1-Kiss	1 – 3 - 4	AL 3-2
8	Jan 31	Friday		AL 1-2-3	3 - 4	2 - 6	1 - 5
9	Feb 4	Tuesday	2 – 4	AL 3-1	1 - 6	3 – 5	AL2-Solivit
	Feb 7	Friday	SSUSA	SSUSA	SSUSA	SSUSA	SSUSA
10	Feb 11	Tuesday	2 - 5	4 - 6	AL	1 - 3
	Feb 14	Friday	Russ Matt	Russ Matt	Russ Matt	Russ Matt	Russ Matt
11	Feb 18	Tuesday	5 - 6	N/A	AL	1 - 4	2 - 3
12	Feb 21	Friday	1 - 2	N/A	4 - 5	3 - 6		AL1
	POINCIANA		FIELD 1	FIELD 2	FIELD 3	FIELD 4
13	Feb 25	Tuesday	6 - 2	4 - 3	5 - 1	AL
14	Feb 28	Friday	AL	5 - 3	4 - 2	6 - 1
15	Mar 3	Tuesday	3 - 1	5 - 2	6 - 4	AL
16	Mar 6	Friday	AL	4 - 1	6 - 5	3 - 2
17	Mar 10	Tuesday	5 - 4	6 - 3	2 - 1	AL
	Mar 11	Wednesday	Hall of Fame Dinner   Hall of Fame Dinner   Hall of Fame Dinner
18	Mar 13	Friday	AL	2 - 6	3 - 4	1 - 5
19	Mar 17	Tuesday	2 - 4	3 - 5	1 - 6	AL
20	Mar 20	Friday	AL	2 - 5	1 - 3	4 - 6
DIAMOND PLEX				FIELD B	FIELD C	FIELD D	FIELD E
21	Mar 24	Tuesday		5 - 6	AL 1- 2-3	1 - 4	2 - 3
22	Mar 27	Friday		1 - 2	4 - 5	3 - 6	AL 1-2-3

                                                                FOR BOTH LEAGUES, RAINOUTS AND/OR CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE MADE UP UNLESS IT WILL CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE WINNER OF THE RESPECTIVE LEAGUE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE – MANAGERS				AMERICAL LEAGUE - MANAGERS
#1 Flyers	Loren Fabian	507.280.9117			#1            JD Davis              313.405.3348
#2 Cobra’s	Tom Capozzi	954.536.8571			#2            Nick Matta           863.398.8499
#3 Braves	Larry Strait	863.221.2321			#3           Tony Quinones     352.978.1958
#4 Legion	Mike O’Callaghan	863.651.9212
#5 Derailers	Gerry DeRidder	201.317.2518
#6 Dukes	Steve Hill	330.808.1331

HOME TEAM IS THE LAST TEAM LISTED

HOME TEAM – KELLY GREEN SHIRTS – THIRD BASE DUGOUT

VISITING TEAM – NEON YELLOW SHIRTS – FIRST BASE DUGOUT

ALL GAMES START BY 9:30 A.M.                                         2/23/2020