Winter Haven Senior Softball

Today, the American League visited Solivita to take on their Red, White and Blue team, looking to avenge their loss from the last time they were there. Wearing their Gold shirts, Tommy Hamilton made his pitching debut for the game. The American League started off strong, scoring five runs in the first inning. However, Solivita kept up the pace, matching the American League's score with five runs of their own in the first inning and continuing to score in each inning after that. The game was tied 14-14 in the top of the seventh, but Jeff Stier led off with a double and eventually got knocked in, giving the American League a 15-14 lead. Solivita had the top of the lineup coming to bat, but the American League was able to hold them off and win the game 15-14.

 

Game two was a bit easier for the American League, as they scored five runs in the first inning and had four home runs. Solivita was only able to score one run, and the American League played great defense all game, eventually winning 13-19 and taking both games.

 

Notable hits included Mike Vaccaro with two home runs, Dave Doerbaum with three home runs and a 5/5 batting average, Bradley Scheirer with one home run, Jeff Ayers with three home runs and a 5/6 batting average, Juan Lopez with one home run, and Rusty Skipper with a 5/6 batting average. Great job, American League!

Write up by Lou Guzman