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Friday, 4/3/26

Players from the National League teamed up with the American League on field “A”. Team JD vs Team Mike. It was a back-and-forth game all the way to the last inning when Team Mike took a five-run lead, and  JD team could not close the deal.

Friday 4/10/26

Back again on field “A” with members from the National League. Team JD started slow with just two runs. Team Lou started with four runs. This was the only lead of the game as the JD crew just kept scoring. After a flip-flop, Team Lou could only muster up eight runs. Final score was JD 31 and Lou 24.

Special note: Jeff Rebideau scored a home run in the park. 

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Friday Game Summary

We managed to have a game in both leagues today thanks to some of the National League superstars moving over to complement the American League roster.. We don't have a write-up from that game but here is the write up of a very interesting three team game on Field B. Before we get into the game I want to acknowledge the three three managers..Mark Tutrani, Dave Rounds, and Wally as well as Loren who calls balls and strikes every game. The games don't work without their volunteering.

Wally managed and pitched  for the hitting team. and had them fired up. They scored five runs in each of the first two innings giving them a lead that was not threatened until the last inning. They also played very good defense, holding Dave's team to only eight runs through the eighth inning.

Dave's team trailed after six innings but saved their best for the final inning, scoring five runs. What was really impressive for Dave's team was the defense and pitching. Behind Bobby Ayers' pitching and a very solid defense, they managed to hold Mark's team scoreless through the first six innings. This was no easy feat as Mark's team was very strong.

Despite not scoring until the seventh inning, Mark's team never gave up and battled the entire game.  They finally got the bats working in the seventh inning, as eight batters came to the plate before the  last out. Along the way, they managed to get four of them across the plate.

Final score: Team Wally 16, Team Rounds 13, and Team Tutrani 4.

Outstanding performances

Herbie 3-3

Boito 3-3

Williamson 4-4

Ouding 3-3

Tenker 3-3

Testa 4-4

Rounds 4-4

Pepin 4-4

Ayers 3-3

Friday games

Games are on. Please call or sign in by 08:30.

Tuesday games

No games today. Fields are not playable

Friday Games

Games are on. Please call or sign in by 08:30. American League players are reminded that if they will be playing with National League, they must sign in with Loren before 08:30.

Tuesday Games

It was obvious from the level of excitement, that players were glad to be back at the DiamondPlex.Unfortunately we received sad news regarding Joe D'Herin. He passed away peacefully at his home last night. I stopped by and gave Nancy the card each of you signed. She wanted me to thank you for the card and your prayers throughout this journey.

Team Wally and Team Tutrani played on Field A. It was a close game the entire way, with neither team ever able to separate themselves from the other. The largest difference occurred in the first inning when Mark's guys took a three run lead.. They relinquished the lead in the third inning but regained it in the fifth, holding it through the eighth. Team Wally scored three runs in the ninth to take a one run lead. Team Tutrani answered immediately as the first runner scored to tie the game but that was it as they failed to score another run. The game ended in a tie, Team Wally 14 and Team Tutrani 14.

Outstanding performances

Guttenberg 4-4

Team Hill as home against Team Ouding in another very close game. It was a game of feast or famine as both teams either scored mulitple runs or put up goose eggs. After the second inning there was never more than one run separating the teams. Going into the ninth Team Ouding was up by a single run. They were unable to score in the top of the inning. Meanwhile, Team Hill scored two quick runs on four hits. Final score Team Hill 18 and Team Puding 17.

Outstanding performances

Woodsby 5-5 w/triple

Turchetta 4-5

Cruz 4-4

Mike R 4-4

Zelazny 5-5

Spitaleri 4-4

Pepin 4-4

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Tuesday Games

WE ARE BACK AT THE DIAMOND PLEX.

Games are on. Do not forget to bring your bats.please sign in or call by 08:30

***League News***

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our good friend and board member, Joseph "Joe" D'Herin.

Joe was originally from Michigan and retired from Ford Motor Company in 2001. He later made his home in Lake Wales with his wife, Nancy. Together, they were blessed with three sons and eight grandchildren.

Joe began playing in the WHSS league in 2004, participating in both the American and National leagues. He was also an active competitor in the Florida Half Century League starting in 2005. His dedication to the sport and the community extended beyond the field, as he served on the WHSSC Board beginning in 2014. In recognition of his contributions, Joe was inducted into the Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Joe will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Luis Guzman

Acting Commissioner

Friday Games

Before recapping today's games I want to acknowledge the Board for putting on a great picnic today following the games. It was particularly nice to see so many family members out  cheering on their spouses,

Secondly to highlight the big news: We will be back at the Diamond Plex starting Tuesday. Sign-in remains 08:30. Make sure you bring your bats.

We had two games again today. Sam Lopez's team faced off against Dave Rounds's team. It was interesting to say the least: neither team scored through the third inning, suggesting a battle of the pitchers. Both teams managed to put up runs in three of the last four innings and the teams were tied after six. Team Rounds failed to score in the seventh, leaving Sammy's team needing one run to pull off the victory. BJ started off th inning and ended up the winning run. Final score Team opez 7 and Team Rounds 6.

Outstanding performances

Rounds 3-3

Turchetta 3-3

Guzzo 3-3

LaTourneau 3-3

Herbie 3-3

Teams Tutrani and Ouding played each other on field  one. Don's guys took a one run lead into the second inning and then outscored Mark's team in every inning through the eighth. In that span they managed to outscore their opponent eleven runs to five. Going into the last inning, the score was Team Ouding 15 and Team Tutrani 8. Don's guys were shut out which just left Mark having to score seven to tie and eight to win. They gave it the old college try as they scored four runs and had the bases loaded when the last out was made. Final score Team Ouding 15 and Team Tutrani 12.

Outstanding performances

Testa 4-4

Tutrani 4-4

Ora 3-4

Griffin 3-4

Venderhyde 3-4

Anderson 3-4

Ramon 4-4

Johnston 3-3

Rad 4-4

 

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Friday Games

Games are on. Please be on time as we expect a larger crowd due to the picnic following the games today