Notice to All Members

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ralph Varrone, a longtime and valued manager at Solivita.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 20th at 12:30 PM at the Solivita field. All members are invited to attend and pay their respects.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Ralph's family and friends during this difficult time.

Lou Guzman 

Acting Commissioner 

Friday 13 February

While there was considerable fog early on, it started to clear at game time and we actually had ideal playing conditions. We had enough players to manage two games, albeit with ten players in some cases.I cannot begin to tell you what a difference it makes to play with only four outfielders and no middle infielder. Needless to say there were a lot of hits created by the gaps. Before covering the games, I need to acknowledge the guys who stepped up to manage today....Fred DeLoach, Juan Toro, Don Keller, and Mark Tutrani.

Team Toro faced off against Team DeLoach on field one in a game that was exciting, but not ever close.The only inning that Fred's team outscored Juan's was the sixth. The final score could have been much worse if not for the flip flop and the four run per inning rules. There were a combined ten balls that left the park by both teams.  Another curious fact was that Juan's players were able to hit nine grounders between first and second bases. Both statistics have to be a record..The final score was Team Toro 27 and Team DeLoach 17.

Outstanding performances

Hus 4-5

Zelazny 4-5/homer

Willamson 4-5  w/2/homers,one which didnt count 

Ayers 5-5

Ora 5-5

Knox 5-6

Gil 5-6 w/homer

Johnston 5-5

Gelesky 4-5

Team Tutrani took an early lead and held it through the fifth inning when Team Keller scored four runs to take a razor thin one run lead. Obviously feeling their oats, they went on to outscore Mark's group by six runs in the next two innings. Mark had the top of the line up coming to bat, needing seven runs to tie. With big hitters coming up it looked like there was a chance if they could just get a rally going. Unfortunately they were not able to score a single run and the game ended as Team Keller did not have to bat in the ninth. Final score Team Keller 16 and Team Tutrani 9.

Outstanding performances

Pablo 4-5 w/homer

Carlos 5-5

Rad 5-5

Friday Games

Games are on at SERTOMA PARK.  Loren says "Come on down, conditions are perfect"

SERTOMA

Until further notice we will continue to play at SERTOMA.

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*** Important Notice ***

Do to issues beyond our control will continue to play ball at Sertoma Park for pick-up games. 

Sertoma Park

1650 Lake Shipp Dr

Winter Haven, FL 33880

American League Players

• Will hit at Reuben Williams field across the street from Diamond Plex.

Please check our website regularly for updates and any changes.

👉 Website: https://whseniorsoftball.blogspot.com/

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LGG

Tuesday Games

Both games today were exciting if you looked at the box scores. I first want to thank the 44 players that came out to play today. I also want to remind everyone of two issues. First is that games start at 0900 so you need to sign in by 08:30. Second, please watch the web site for a possible change in location for Friday's games. We are waiting for word from the DiamomdPlex ion whether the lighting project will be completed and we can return there.

Team Keller faced off against Team Tutrani on Field 2. Don's guys jumped out to an early three run lead in the first inning. Mark's guys woke up in the second both offensively and defensively as they took the lead in the second  Down by one in the ninthand held it through the seventh. In the eighth Team Keller actually had clawed their way back and actually took the lead. Down by one in the ninth, Mark scored the first of two runs as they reclaimed the lead. Team Keller unfortunately was not able to push across the tying or winning runs. Final score Team Tutrani 15 and Team Keller 14. Long balls were provided by Jim Williamson, Don Keller, adn Pat Sullivan.

Outstanding performances

Knox 4-5

Keller 4-5

Sullivan 4-5 w/homer

Rabideau 4-5

Zelazny 4-5

Tutrani 4-5

Miller 5-5

Gil 4-5

Ouding 4-5

Team Toro and Team DeLoach squared off on field one in another game that was close right down to the end with either team having a chance for the win. Team Toro scored in six of the innings but never more than two until the eighth when they scored six runs to pull within one. Team DeLoach scored in six of the innings but the difference was that they scored three or more runs in four of the innings.  Gooing into the ninth Juan and his band of merry men needed four runs to tie up the game.Unfortunately is was a hill toi high to climb. They scored two quick runs but left the tieing runs on base. Final score Team DeLoach 15 and Team Toro 13.

Outstanding performances

Griffin 4-4

Muniz 4-4

Hus 3-3

Tuesday 10 February

Games are on at SERTOMA PARK.  Please sign in by 8:30 so we can start on time.

Remember to bring your money to purchase your HOF tickets. The banquet is 11 March. Inductees this year are Jim Laffoon, Bob Vandenberg, Robert Spialeri, and Bob DePietro. Haines City Limits will be performing. Tickets are only $20 each

***Important Reminder***

***Important Reminder***

This week, the National League will continue at Sertoma Park, 1650 Lake Shipp Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880.

The American League will hit at 8 am at Reuben Williams Field, across from the Diamond.

Finally the write up from today

Friday Games

Games are on. Loren says there is no wind and should be a good day for ball. Make sure you sign in at the desk when you arrive.