⭐ Sponsor of the Week: 1st Street Diner

A Local Favorite Supporting Winter Haven Senior Softball

If you’re looking for a great local spot with big portions, friendly service, and classic American comfort food, look no further than 1st Street Diner — our Sponsor of the Week!

This cozy Winter Haven staple is known for its welcoming atmosphere, attentive waitresses, and generous plates that keep both regulars and first‑time visitors coming back. Whether you’re craving eggs and toast, a hearty omelet, or one of their daily breakfast and lunch specials, you’ll leave satisfied.

🍳 Why We Love 1st Street Diner

• Big portions at a great price
• Friendly, attentive staff
• Classic American breakfast & lunch favorites
• A comfortable, hometown feel
• Open 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

It’s the perfect spot to grab a bite before or after a game — or anytime you want a dependable, delicious meal.

📍 Visit Them

1st Street Diner
106 Avenue I SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880-3648
Phone: 863‑875‑7057

👉 Website / Photos:
https://instagram.com/1ststreetdiner?igshid=vg50o0n0xw2j

🥎 07.24.26 A 18-17-18 Thriller

It was a full‑on slugfest today — and at times a little defense‑optional game. Three teams battled it out:

Team Wally (Hitting / Visiting) – 21
Team Ayers (Sitting / Middle) – 17
Team Hill (Fielding / Home) – 18

Going into the sixth inning, the scoreboard looked like a traffic jam: 18 – 17 – 18. Every team was still in it.

 Team Ayers

Team Ayers came out consistent and steady, scoring up and down the lineup through the first five innings. But the bats cooled late — only 1 run in the final frames.

Standout:

Griffin: a perfect 4‑for‑4, scoring 4 runs and keeping Ayers in the fight.
Pablo, JR, DeLong, and BJ went 3-for-4.

 Team Hill

Team Hill also lost momentum in the last two innings and couldn’t hold off Team Wally’s late push. They allowed 3 runs in the 7th, which sealed the deal.

Top Performers:

DeLoach: 4‑for‑4
Hudson, Carlos, Bales: each 3‑for‑4

 Team Wally

Team Wally came out hot, dropping 15 runs in the first three innings. They took a breather in the 5th and 6th, then punched back with 3 clutch runs in the 7th to grab the win.

Big Bats:

Williamson & Col Z: 4‑for‑4
Jeff: 4‑for‑4
Doyle: 3‑for‑4
Regan: 3‑for‑4
Lynch: 3‑for‑4

Friday games

Games are on

  

***Special League News Notice***

         

Dear Members,

 

Please be advised that Friday, July 31, will be our final day at the Auburndale Sports Complex.

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to the City of Auburndale for generously allowing our club to use their fields over the years. Their support has been greatly appreciated.

 

We will relocate our operations to Lake Maude, the field located across from Diamond Plex.

 

Check-in time: 8:30 a.m.; games will start at 9 a.m.

 

Our permanent fields are currently under renovation and are expected to be ready in mid-August. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition and look forward to welcoming everyone to our home field.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

Lou Guzman, Acting Commissioner 

 

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🥎 07.21.2026 Team Hill Turns Up The Heat

 What a day on the dirt in Winter Haven — three teams, big bats, and another slugfest from first pitch to last out. Team Hill (Visitors/Hitting) came out firing and never took their foot off the gas, stacking up 24 runs. Team Ayers (Middle/Sitting) kept swinging and finished with 17, while Team Turchetta (Home/Field) battled hard and put up 13.

All three teams opened the game with five runs each, setting the tone for a high‑scoring afternoon.

Team Hill was relentless, scoring in every inning and getting production from top to bottom. Ernesto, switching over to bat left‑handed, drove in multiple runs and crossed the plate four times himself. Escobar added a triple and scored three times, keeping the pressure on all game long.

Team Turchetta made their push in the 4th, stringing together six runs to tighten things up. Rad chipped in with a triple and a double, giving the home squad some spark.

Team Ayers wasn’t done either — they rallied in the final inning for four runs, trying to close the gap. Fee crossed the plate three times and launched a ball so deep the splash in the pond looked like a mini‑tsunami. DeLoach had a perfect day at the plate, scoring four times, and Col Z added three more.

Another fun, competitive day of Winter Haven softball — big hits, big laughs, and plenty of dirt flying.

And... if any names are spelled incorrectly, don’t blame the girl — blame the score sheets. Some of that handwriting looks like decoding hieroglyphics. If you spot something off, just check your sheet — sometimes the penmanship can get creative.

Tuesday games

Games are on. See you at the park.

This Week's Sponsor

This Week's Sponsor

Glory Days Grill

 

6005 Cypress Gardens 

Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: 863-496-6122

Website: _Glorydaysgrill.com/fl-winter-haven

Glory Days Grill Winter Haven is the perfect gathering spot with a fun atmosphere and fresh, made-in-house food for everyone – from different jumbo chicken wing styles with endless flavorful sauces to hand-crafted burgers, fan-favorite entrees like our Fabulous Fish Fry, and limited-time seasonal offerings. All at a value that’ll leave you feeling victorious.

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🥎07.17.26 Ayers Holds Off DeLoach’s Late-Inning Charge

It looked like we were in for a shootout Tuesday morning as all three teams came out swinging, each plating five runs in the opening inning. But after that explosive start, Team DeLoach's defense tightened the screws and completely changed the complexion of the game.

Behind a stellar pitching performance from last week's birthday boy, Ron, Team DeLoach held Team Wally to just one additional run the rest of the game. Ron mixed in timely strikeouts when they mattered most, and his defense made the plays behind him to keep the pressure on.

Meanwhile, Team Ayers never let up offensively, putting together a steady attack throughout the game to keep themselves in front.

Team Wally

Despite the tough morning, Team Wally had several bright spots:

Lainhart went 2-for-3, scoring 2 runs.
Lynch, Doyle, Tutrani, and Gonzales each crossed the plate once.

Team Ayers

Team Ayers put together one quality inning after another to claim the victory.

Woodsby scored 2 runs.
Wilber Wilson (our mystery third batter whose handwriting still has us guessing!) finished 3-for-4.
JR scored 2 runs.
Fee crushed a scorching home run in the fourth inning.
Delong went 3-for-4, scoring 1 run.
Cruz also went 3-for-4, scoring 2 runs.

Team DeLoach

Team DeLoach refused to go quietly and made things interesting in the final inning. Their offense was led by some impressive hitting throughout the game:

Guttenberg went 3-for-4, scoring 3 runs.
Col Z had a perfect day at the plate, going 4-for-4 and scoring 3 runs.
Rusty also had a perfect day, going 4-for-4, including a big home run that sparked a late rally.
Rabideau and Moots each crossed the plate twice.

Trailing by five in the final inning, Col Z started the rally with a single before Rusty launched a home run to cut into the lead. Moots reached base, followed by a base hit from Reagan, setting the stage for the big comeback. Bales smoked a laser toward third that was hit so hard it found its way right through the third baseman's glove. After the game, the third baseman—one of those younger "American League" players who occasionally ventures into National League territory—could only shake his head and laugh, saying, "I can't believe the girl hit it through my glove!" Bales may have earned bragging rights for the rest of the season with that one.

With the bases loaded and the tying runs aboard, Team DeLoach's rally came up just short, allowing Team Ayers to hang on for the victory.

Final Standings

 Team Ayers – 17
 Team DeLoach – 15
 Team Wally – 6