Natioal League recap

Team Vining vs Team Lopicillo 

Jim had hoped to go out on top in his last game before heading back to Alabama. Unfortunately it was not in the cards as his team came up a couple runs short as they went down 17-16. There were six lead changes as both teams remained competitive throughout. It came  down to the ninth inning as Team Vining stranded two runners in the ninth. The game was interesting in that each team had a number of american leaguers come over to fill out the teams. After watching them, I wonder if I ever could play like that. As happy as we were in our victory it was somewhat bittersweet as we had to say farewell to a great friend, player, teammate, and manager. Jim will be missed and we wish him great happiness in the future.

Outstanding players

Derrick 4-5 w2 homers

Bobby C 4-5

Bob Z 4-5

Scott P 4-5 w /homer

Team Lopez vs Team Toro

The over the hill gang took a huge lead through four innings as they tallied 15 runs to the five that the Reds managed to get across the plate. They slowed the attack through solid defense and managed to make up the run  difference and so going into the ninth inning the score was tied 18-18. In the top of the inning Sammy's boys tallied three runs and took the field to play defense knowing the power potential of the Reds.. The Reds did not disappoint as they put four of the first five batters on base. Unfortunately, a double play and ground out ended the  game. Final Score Team Lopez 23, Team Toro 21. Winning Pitcher Steve Pinick.

Outstanding players

Branley 6-6 W/triple

Jeff 5-6

Ray Levesque 4-5

Fred Dampier 4-4 W/triple

Gary Michl 5-5

Greg Hooper 5-5

Larry Baker 4-5

Denny Shaffer 4-5

Wally's World vs Spit's Coconuts

This game could not have been closer as the final score was 19 to 19. Wally's World broke on top and held the lead through the fourth inning. The Coconuts scored five runs in three of the last five innings to take a five run lead going into the last inning. The Coconuts failed to score in the top of the inning so it was all up to Wally's hitters to come through.They did , to some extent, as they put up five runs to tie the game up before the rally was extinguished.. Final score 19-19

Outstanding players

Pete Gutenberg 5-5

Al Miller 4-5

Larry Stringly 4-5

Wayne 4-5

Al 4-5

Rob 4-5

Ed 4-5