Club News

 I would like to inform everyone that our Club Treasurer, Chris Lynch, has requested to step down from his position effective immediately.

I have appointed Fred DeLoach to serve as Interim Club Treasurer for the remainder of the term, which is scheduled to end next May.

On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Chris for his hard work and dedicated service during his tenure as Treasurer. His contributions have been greatly appreciated.

Please join me in wishing Fred the very best as he assumes these responsibilities and undertakes this important role.

Lou Guzman

Acting Commissioner 

                       

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Tuesday Game Recap

Again, we start the blog with some administrative announcements.

1. Please keep Donnie and Bonnie in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with the death of their granddaughter.

2. Please remember to bring a couple of dollars so we can recognize all the hard work Jeff is doing setting up the fields for us.

3. Remember to sign up for the League Golf Outing on Jun 25 at 1:00. Cost is $30.Information is available at the sign-in desk.

We had an interesting three team game today. Steve Hill managed the fielding team, Ron Pepin the hitting team, and Dave Rounds the sitting team. The first two teams did not score in the first inning, but, true to form, Steve's guys put up five runs and the shouts of "stacked team" resounded throughout the park. But as the old saying goes, "that's why we have to play the entire game. Ron's boys never really got going  as they were shut out in six of the seven innings. Meanwhile, Team Rounds  plugged away and was only trailing by two runs in the fifth. Team Hill had scored five runs in two of their innings and was coasting along with a slight lead. The sixth inning was key to the outcome of the game. Pepin and his guys failed to score again while Team Rounds put up three big runs to take the lead as Team Hill was shut out. The seventh and deciding inning was exciting. Unfortunately Team Pepin went three and out, while Team Rounds had six batters come to the plate but were also unable to score. That left Team Hill with a chance to pull out the victory with the top of the line up coming to bat. With one out and one man on, Ray Howard made two amazing catches looking directly into the sun and ended the game. Final score: Team Rounds 13, Team Hill 12, and Team Pepin 3.

Outstanding Performances

Constantine 4-4

Rabideau 4-4

Leslie 4-4

Turchetta 3-3

Carlos 3-3

Pepin 3-3

Gelesky 2-2

Tuesday Games

Games are on.

Do not forget to sign up for the golf outing on 25 June. Two man teams. Sign up as team or individual. We will pair singles up.

D-Bat Promotion

LGG

Friday Game Summary

Before getting into the game I need to make correction to the earlier announcement that announced the date for the golf outing as the 26th of June. The date is actually Thursday the 25th at 1:. The event will be a two person scramble/best ball. Pick your partner or we can assign one for you. Cost is $30 for golf and Pizza following the round..

 

We had three teams today, but only two showed up. Unfortunately for Don Ouding and his team there are not a lot of highlights. They scored one run in the first inning and then were shut out the rest of the way. Mark Tutrani held them to just 10 hits for the game. Dave Round's team did better as they scored nine runs and actually held the lead through the third inning. Steve Hill's  team started strong with five in the first before being shut down in the second and third. A five run inning in the fourth and fifth innings provided them with a six run lead.  The final scores were Hill 17, Rounds 9 and Ouding 1.

 

Outstanding performances

Rounds 3-3

Nestor 4-4

Williamson 4-4

Carlos 4-4

Gonzales 3-3

BJ 3-3

Rabideau 2-2

Friday Games

Games are on.

League golf outing 26 Jun. Cost $30 for golf and pizza. Sign up sheet will be there this morning.

Message from Acting Commissioner

Surgery update 

First, I'd like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Yesterday I went in for my shoulder surgery at 10:30 am. Waking up afterward was rough, but I’m home recovering. My wife Jackie met with the doctor, and he said everything went well and that I should have a good recovery. I see him in two weeks, so I'll know more then. 

On another note, I had my procedure done at Celebration orthopedic. They have their own surgery center that is only a year old. It is a beautiful and clean facility. I would recommend this to anyone.

Once again thank you

Lou Guzman Acting Commissioner. 

Actualización de la cirugía

En primer lugar, me gustaría agradecerles a todos por sus pensamientos y oraciones. Ayer fui a mi cirugía de hombro a las 10:30 de la mañana. Despertar después fue difícil, pero estoy en casa recuperándome. Mi esposa Jackie se reunió con el médico, y me dijo que todo salió bien y que debería tener una buena recuperación. Lo veo en dos semanas, así que sabré más entonces.

En otra nota, me hice el procedimiento en Celebration Orthopedic. Tienen su propio centro de cirugía que solo tiene un año de antigüedad. Es una instalación hermosa y limpia. Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera.

Una vez más, gracias

Lou Guzmán Comisionado Interino.

Tuesday,s Game

We ended up with fourteen and fifteen players on each team today but I still think everyone enjoyed themselves, especially Wally since his team won.  The downside was that folks only managed to get up to bat a few times. The game started out with both Fred and Wally' teams scoring five in the first inning, while Steve Hill's team went three and out. Unfortunately it never got better for them as they only managed six runs for the game. They put up five goose eggs in the game, A lot of that was the result for hitting into four double plays. Wally took the lead in the second and held on to win it all. Fred pulled within one run in the fifth inning and could never get closer. Final score Wally 10, Fred 9, and  6.

 

Outstanding Performances

Williamson 3-3

Vandenberg 2-2

Learn 2-2

Rounds 3-3

Carlos 3-3

King 2-2

Marino 2-2

 

Tuesday Games

Games are on. See you at the ballpark.

Friday Game Recap

Today's three team game was exciting to say the least. There were two or three times throughout the game that any one of the teams could win. Today's managers were Steve Hill (hitting), Don Ouding (sitting), and Fred DeLoach (fielding). Steve's team took a commanding lead after getting five runs in each of the first three innings. Fred's team scored five in the first two innings and then cooled off. In the fourth inning the scores were 15,9, and 10. In the fifth, Don;s guys score seven runs to tie up the game and then took the lead in the sixth, outscoring Team Hill three to one .In the last inning, Steve's  guys put up five runs to lead by three. Team Ouding looked to be out of it, but had a five run two out rally to regain the lead. Fred's team managed to score in each of the last three innings but the amount ended up being less than the other two. So with the game on the line, they came up needed eleven runs to tie. Alas they didn't do it, managing to only score two runs. Final score Team Ouding 24, Team Hill 22, and Team DeLoach 15.

 

Outstanding Performances

Zelazny 4-5

Reagan 4-4

Rabideau 4-4

Rounds 4-4

Williamson 4-4 w2 doubles

Ramon 4-4 w2 triples

Cruz 3-3

JD 4-4

Manny 4-4 w 2homers and triple

 

Friday Games

Games are on. See you at the park.

Special Membership for WHSS

Tuesday Game Recap

We had a very exciting three team game today between the Managers:Fred DeLoach, Steve Hill, and Wally. Steve's team started slowly and never really picked up the pace. They did manage a couple of innings with multiple runs but never got within five runs of the leaders.Wally's team, on the other hand, started strong and held the lead until the fifth inning when Fred's team put together back-to-back five-run innings to tie it up. That lead didn't last long as Fred's team regained the lead in the following inning. In the seventh inning, Steve's team scored twice to get close but not enough to catch up. Wally's team was hoping to expand on their one run lead but instead went five and out. That left Team DeLoach needing one run to tie and two to win. It was over quickly, as the first two runners scored on three hits and a sacrifice fly. Final score  Team DeLoach 17, Team Wally 16, and Team Hill 12.

Outstanding performances

Lynch 3-3

Zelazny3-3

Rusty 3-3

Carlos 3-3

Turchetta 3-3

Testa 4-4

Manny 4-4

Hudson 3-3

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Tuesday Games

Games are on

Friday Game Recap

Before starting the game, Loren asked that any veterans who would like to be presented with a "Quilt of Valor" recognizing their service please contact him. He will then have your personalized quilt made and arrange a presentation for you to receive it. Having received one a couple years ago, I can tell you they are not only beautiful but are a great reminder of your service.

Today was a three team game  that actually started early because everyone called or signed in on time. Thank you.

Team Wally started the game slowly and never really picked up the pace throughout the game, ending up with only six runs in total. Meanwhile, Team Hill (the hare in this story) built a huge lead. Team Ouding only stayed within six runs by scoring five runs in the fifth inning. Going into the last frame, Team Wally needed nine runs to tie but only managed one run. Team Hill had a chance to extend their lead but was shut out. That just left Team Ouding facing the task of overcoming a seven run deficit. From the description of the teams, I guess you can figure out what happened. Don started off with a single and the rally began. And nine batters later, they walked off the field with a well-earned victory. Final

Final score: Team Ouding 15, Team Hill 14, and Team Wally 6.

Outstanding pperformances

Williamson 3-4W/triple

Rabideau 3-4

Testa 4-4

DeLoach 3-3

Tickner 2-2

Nester 4-4

Manny 3-4

JD 4-4

Muniz 4-4

Pepin 3-4

Boito 3-3

Capozzi 3-3

CORRECTION ON CONTACT NUMBER

Loren's phone number is 507 280 9117

Friday Games

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

Contact number

Loren Fabian 507 380 9112

Tuesday Game Recap

Before we get into today's game. Let me ask again that everyone calls or signs in no later than 08:30. Today we could have had two two-team games if everyone had been on time. Unfortunately, half a dozen players arrived late (one nearly 20 minutes late). well after we had begun drafting teams and way too late to have the second field lined and ready for play. Consequently we had to play with fourteen and fifteen players on a team. It isn't fair to those who arrive on time.

Now that I have given my speech on that, let's get to what proved to be a very exciting game. Steve Hill, Don Ouding, and Dave Rounds volunteered (with a little arm twisting) to manage the teams. Please thank them, as well as Bob Spitaleri, Wally, Fred Deloach, JD, and Sam Lopez, because without all of them, we couldn't get the games underway and played.

The game started with both teams scoring six runs through the third inning. The fourth inning saw Team Hill taking a huge lead by scoring five runs to Round's zero, and Ouding's 2. It was a different story in the fifth inning when Team Ouding managed to pull even with Team Hill.. The sixth saw Team Ouding and Hill shut out while Team Rounds scored  one to make a real game of it.

Team Hill pushed two runs across in the top of the seventh to take a two run lead. Team Rounds managed one run, but that doesn't tell the whole story as the bases were loaded when the last out was made. Team Ouding needed two runs to tie and three to win, with the bottom of their line up coming to bat. Fredy Dampier led off  with a triple to pull them close. Unfortunately for Team Hill, the next four batters got on base and scored when Dolyle hit one over the outstretched arms of the outfielders. Final score was Team Ouding 15, Team Hill 14, and Team Rounds 8.

Outstanding performances

Gutenberger 4-4

Reagen 3-3

Carlos 3-3

Lopez 3-3

Gonzalez 3-3

Rabideau 3-3

BJ 3-3

Muniz 3-3

Pablo 4-4

Doyle 4-4

Toro 3-3

Tuesday Games

Games are on.

Friday Recap

Weather was perfect for softball: sunny with a light breeze.We managed to field three teams today led by Don Ouding, JD Davis, and Wally.  Scoring was low compared to previous games, which made for an exciting and close game. Don's team started the game out with three quick runs but didn't win the inning as Team Wally scored five runs. Team JD found themselves wedged between the other two and remained that way throughout the game. Team Wally built a seven run lead through five innings, and it looked like the game was over at that point. Don's team had other ideas and tied the score after scoring seven runs. The eighth run, Ernesto's homer, didn't count because they had reached the maximum number of runs allowed for the catch-up.  So, going into the seventh inning Teams Ouding and Wally were tied at 14 and Team JD  had 10. Team Ouding went three and out in the ninth inning and thus had to hope that JD's defense could hold off Team Wally allowing a tie. Team JD before hitting the field to play defense suffered a three and out inning. Needing only one run to win, Team Wally scured it early as their first abtter scored to seal the vistory. Final score: Team Wally 15, Team Ouding 14, and Team JD 10..

Outstanding performances:

Spitaleri 4-4

Trutrani 3-3

Gonzalez 3-3

Guttenberger 3-3

Toro 4-4

Roman 3-3

Friday Games

Games are on.

Reminder...we are playing in Auberndale, not at Diamond Plex

Tuesday Recap

Today was our first day at our new temporary home. Hopefully, no one had difficulty finding it. I will say that the field crew did an excellent job in prepping the fields. I felt like we were in the big leagues.

We managed to field three teams. Today's managers were Don Ouding, Dave Rounds, and Fred Deloach. Thanks guys.

The game saw a number of fluctuations.In scoring, each team scored four or more runs in multiple innings to keep it close. Team Deloach trailed until the fourth inning but then, never looked back. The real battle was for the silver medal, Team Ouding and Team Rounds ended up in a tie for second. The differfence in the game was the number of long balls hit by Team Deloach.Today's superstar was Herbie, who went three for three with three triples. That's right... three triples. Final score: Team DeLoach 18, Team Ouding 13, and Team Rounds 13.

Outstanding performances

Rounds 3-3

Gutenberger 4-5

Hudson 4-4 w/homer

Doyal 4-4/w homer

Herbie 3-3 w/3 triples

Bioto 3-3

Tuesday Games

Games are on!!!!!!!

We are playing at the Auburndale Softball Complex. The address is 99 Florida Citrus Blvd, Auburndale.  It is located next to Auburndale Speedway.

Fields do not open until 08:00.

Do not go to the Diamond Plex.

Friday Game Recap

Before the recap, I want to remind everyone that we will be playing in Auburndale on Tuesday, so plan accordingly.

We fielded three very talented teams today, which made for a very exciting game. Don Ouding led the hitting team, JD Davis led the sitting team, and Steve Hill led the fielding team. Don's team started slow and then built momentum throughout the game. JD's team started strong and remained consistent throughout the entire game seemingly scoring at will. Team Hill started slowly and never really caught fire. They managed two four run innings to keep the game close. So going into the final frame. Don's team had 10, JD had 14, and Steve had 11. In the ninth inning, Don's team batted 15 batters and scored eleven runs to take a commanding lead. JD's team was ready for the challenge. Seven of their first eight batters scored to tie the score. Unfortunately, two of the next three batters made outs, ending the inning. .Needing a whole bunch, Steve's guys' first batter got on and scored before an infield fly ball resulted in the batter being out and the two base runners being tagged out.. Game over. Team Ouding 21, Team JD 21, and Team Hill 12.

Outstanding performances

Zelazny4-4

Hill 3-3

Constantine 3-3

Nester 4-4

DeLoach 3-3

Friday Games

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

Tuesday Games

NO GAMES TODAY.

See you Friday.

**Attention Members**

• NO Games Tuesday. Friday, May 15, will be our final day at Diamond Plex before renovations begin. We will relocate our games to the Auburndale Sports Complex (36 Florida Citrus Blvd, Jan Phyl Village, FL 33881), starting Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The complex will open at 8:00 a.m., so plan to arrive on time. Check-in time will be 8:30 a.m. for a 9 am game time.

• No habrá juegos el martes

  El viernes 15 de mayo será nuestro último día en Diamond Plex antes de que comiencen las renovaciones. A partir del martes 19 de mayo de 2026, todos los juegos se trasladarán al

  Auburndale Sports Complex.36 Florida Citrus Blvd, Jan Phyl Village, FL 33881

  El complejo abrirá a las 8:00 a. m., así que, por favor, planifiquen llegar a tiempo. El registro comenzará a las 8:30 a. m. y los juegos comenzarán puntualmente a las 9:00 a. m.

  Gracias por su comprensión y cooperación durante esta transición.

  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

  Sincerely,

  Lou Guzman Acting Commissioner

Friday Games

Before getting to today's game, there are a couple of administrative things to cover.

FIRST...NO GAMES TUESDAY.

Second, I need to address an omission from Tuesday's write up. I failed to recognize Donna's home run in the game. Congratulations Donna.

Fred DeLoach and his team took on Don Ouding's team on Field B. Both teams scored two runs in the first inning, The next five innings saw Team Ouding build an eleven-run lead. It was a different story in the seventh inning, as Team Deloach scored nine runs to significantly close the gap. They scored another five runs in the eighth inning to take the lead by one. They were unable to score in the open inning, so they went into the bottom of the ninth with a slim lead. Their luck did not hold, as the first batter for Team Outing  reached first base and Pablo burned the outfielders for the second time and ended the game with his walk off home run. Final score Team Ouding 22 and Team DeLoach 21.

Outstanding performances

Reagan 6-6 w/homer and double

Turchetta 4-5

Rusty 4-5 w 2doubles

Pepin 4-5

BJ 4-5

Pablo 4-5 w/homer and double

It was a different kind of game on Field C. Wally's team faced off against JD's team and the game was very close the entire way and wasn't decided until the very last batter. It was nip and tuck all the way as there were 12 lead changes in the game. At he end of eight innings Team ally found themselves down by two runs. Wally led offf and started  what turned out to be a four run rally, That gave them a slim two run lead. JD needed two to tie and three to win, but only managed to put one run across. Final score Team Wally 23 and Team JD 22.

Outstanding perfoormances

L Cruz 5-5

Escabar 5-5

Dampier 4-5

Jacobs 5-6

Howard 6-6

Spitaleri 6-6

Friday Games

Games are on. Please call or sign in by 08:30. American leaguers are reminded to let Loren know if they will be playing with Natioals.

***Attention Members***

The fields will be closed on Tuesday, May 12, due to a tournament; however, we will still play on Friday, May 15, which will be our final day at Diamond Plex before renovations begin.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

Sincerely,
Lou Guzman
Acting Commissioner

Tuesday's Games Recap

Two of our better managers faced off on Field B. Fred Deloach led the visiting team while Dave Rounds led the home team. Fred's team got off to a slow start failing to score in the first four innings. Meanwhile, Dave's guys put up eleven runs. I have to say that it looked pretty bleak for Fred and his boys I don't know what Fred used for motivation, but the bats came alive, as did the defense. And they outscored Dave's group  twenty to six in the last four innings. The final score was Team DeLoach 20 and Team Rounds 16. 

Outstanding performances

Rusty 4-5

Rounds 5-5

Garcia 5-5

Anderson 5-5

Team Wally faced Team Hill on Field C. With these two managers you would expect it to be an exciting game, and it didn't disappoint. Both teams scored three runs in the first inning, and the score remained tied after four innings. Team Hill then proceeded to build a four run lead going into the eighth inning. Not to counted out, Wally's team scored four runs in the eighth inning and shut down Steve's batters resulting in a tie game after eight innings. In the ninth inning Wally's first four batters scored and with two out and the bases loaded Donna (playing outfield) caught the long fly for the third out. Needing four runs to tie and five to win, Ron Thompson lead off and started a game winning rally as the first five batters scored. Final score Team Hill 25 and Team Wally 24.

Outstanding performances

Griffin 5-5

Stier 4-5 w/homer

Carlos 4-5

Pepin 4-5

Regan 5-5

Dampier 4-5

Tuesday Games

Games are on. Please call or sign in with Loren before 08:30. American leaguers desiring to play with Natioals must sign in with Loren.

Friday Game Recap

Let's start with the seven inning game played on Field B. JD"s team took on Dave Round's team in what should have been a closer match. Team JD started slow and only managed multiple runs in three innings. Meanwhile, Team Rounds scored in every inning and lost only one of the seven innings. They scored the maximum number of runs in three of the innings. The final score was Team Rounds 18 and Team JD 8.

Outstanding performances

Pepin 3-3

Ayers 3-3

Turchetta 3-3

Dampier 3-3

Carlos Lopez 3-3

Vandenberg 3-3

The game on Field C between Steve Hill and and Bob Spitaleri can be summed up by two words.....Jimmie Williamson. Jimmie went four for four, hitting two homers and two doubles. In total he accounted for 12 of Bob's team's 19 runs. Steve's team didn't reach that total until half way through the eighth inning. Steve's batters were getting good wood on the ball, but Lonnie's great defense snuffed out two promising rallies.  Team Spit was still ahead, having only gotten within one run when the game ended. The final score was Team Spitaleri 19 and Team Hill 18.

Outstanding Performances

Zelazny4-4

Pablo 5-5

Gil 4-4

Lonnie 4-4 w/2doubles

Williamson 4-4 w/ 2 doubles and 2 homers

Rabideau 4-4

Spitaleri 4-4

Friday Games

Games are on. Please sign in or call before 08:30. American leaguers are reminded that they must sign in with Loren if they want to play with National league in event they cannot field two teams.

League News



I would like to thank all the members for their warm wishes, prayers, and the thoughtful card. I’m happy to share that my wife, Jackie, had a successful surgery and will be coming home tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday.

Lou Guzman

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League News



I would like to thank all the members for their warm wishes, prayers, and the thoughtful card. I’m happy to share that my wife, Jackie, had a successful surgery and will be coming home tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday.

Lou Guzman

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Attention Members

If you are planning to play and are running late, please notify Board member Loren Fabian at 507-280-9117. He will be at the field and will sign you in. As a reminder, always check in at the field to get any updated information.

Tuesday Games

What a beautiful day to play softball. Augmented by American league players, we managed to field four teams 

On field A, JD Davis and his team took on Sam Lopez and his gang. JD's team took a five run lead in the first inning and never relinquished it, although Sammy's guys did manage to tie the score briefly in the third.The game remained close with no more than one run separating the teams in any one inning going into the last inning. JD's visiting team scored five runs in the open inning as they brought ten batters to the plate. Unfortunately Sammy's guys went three and out to end the game. Final score JD 20 and Sammy 14.

Outstanding performances

Rounds 4-4

JD 3-3

Ramon 4-4

Carlos 3-3

Dampier 3-3

Fleming 3-3

Marino 3-3

Team Wally squared off against Team Ouding on field B.Don's boys took an early 5-3 lead over Team Wally in the first inning. That was about it for Team Ouding as they only managed one run through six innings. They scored six runs in the seventh and eighth innings. That said, it was not enough, so we called for the flip flop rule to be used. Unfortunately for Don's guys, they went three and out. Final score: Team Wally 20, Team Ouding 12.

Outstanding performances

Sully 4-5 w/ homer and 2 triples

Zelazny 5-5 w/triple

Pablo 5-5 w/2 triples

Rabideau 5-5

Reagan 3-3

Tuesday Games

Games are on.

**Important League Announcement**

Attention Members,

Please note that Diamond Plex will be undergoing renovations beginning approximately May 18 through the end of July. During this time, the complex will be closed for play.

To ensure continuity, we will relocate our games to the Auburndale Sports Complex (36 Florida Citrus Blvd, Jan Phyl Village, FL 33881), starting Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Many of you may already be familiar with this facility. This transition will require transporting some of our equipment, and I will be working closely with board members to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Please also note the updated schedule:

• Check-in time will now be 8:30 a.m.
• The complex will open at 8:00 a.m., so plan to arrive on time.

Additionally, our field will be closed on May 15 due to a tournament; however, we will still play on Friday, May 15, which will be our final day at Diamond Plex before renovations begin.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

Sincerely,
Lou Guzman
Acting Commissioner

Friday Game

We had a great three team game with 14 players per team. Again, big shout out to Don Ouding, Sam Lopez, and Wally for managing this morning. Don was the hitting team and jumped out to an early lead by scoring five quick runs. Unfortunately they were one and done, managing only two more runs the rest of the way. Wally's sitting team didn't score until the third inning but then scored eight in the 4th and five in the 5th to take the lead. Sam's guys put up 11 runs in the first three innings but couldn't score again until the 9th. Trailing by six, they managed to score three runs making it close at the end. Fiinal score Team Wally 17, Team Lopez 14, and Team Ouding 7.

Outstanding performances

Latourneau 3-4

Pablo 3-4

Mike R 3-4

Ramon 3-4 w/great demonstration of tuck and roll

Nestor 3-3

Samuel 4-4

Ott 3-3

Gil 3-3

Ouding 2-2

Friday games

Games are on. American league players that desire to play with National league must  call or sign in with Loren no later than 08:30

Attention Members

If you plan to play but are running late, please contact Board Member Loren Fabian at 507-280-9117. He will be at the field and can sign you in.

Also, please remember to check in at the field upon arrival for any updates.

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Travel Team Update.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

It was another beautiful day for softball at Solivita, and the American League Travel Team made the most of it.

Game One:

The bats were alive early as the team came out swinging, launching an impressive seven home runs. Along with the power at the plate, the defense held strong and made key plays throughout the game. It was a complete team effort, and the squad cruised to a solid 22–16 victory.

Game Two:

However, game two was a different story. The offense seemed to run out of gas, managing just two home runs and a total of thirteen runs. Meanwhile, the Solivita team’s bats came alive, putting together a strong offensive showing and scoring twenty-six runs. The final score was 26–13, giving Solivita a well-earned win.

We look forward to next-week as we will return for another battle. 

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LGG

American League – Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Another beautiful day for softball as members of the American League were able to cobble together teams, with help from a few National League players. The teams met on Field “C” ready for battle.

Team JD took the field while Team Lou stepped up to bat. Both teams came out strong, each putting up two runs in the first inning. From there, it turned into a nail-biter, with neither side giving an inch.

Heading into the top of the seventh inning, the score was tied 14–14. That’s when Team Lou made their move, rallying for four runs to take an 18–14 lead.

Team JD had one last chance to walk it off, but Lou’s squad held firm on defense and shut the door.

Final Score: Team Lou 18, Team JD 14

Notable hits: 

Lou Guzman 5-5 with a walk

Mike Vaccaro 5-6 with a HR

Frank DeLuca 5-6 with a in-the-park HR

Doyle Hale 5-6 with a HR

Les Jacobson 4-6

Al Guzzo 6-6 (amazing)

Danny Woodsby 3-4 (Sac)

Don Fee 3-4 (Sac)

LGG

Tuesday's Game

Before getting into the game, let me just say it was great to see Loren back at the park. He assures me he will be behind the plate for the next game. l also want to thank today's managers: Steve Hill, Ron Pepin, and Don Ouding.

The wind definitely played a huge role in today's game.I do not think any ball went beyond the orange line on a fly. I cannot remember a game this close through six innings. At no point was the separation between the first and last place teams more than three runs. Through five, only two separated the teams. Ron's guys took a one-run lead in the second inning and held it through the fourth when Steve Hill's guys over took them. As I stated, only three runs separated the teams going into the ninth. The bats came alive for Steve in the ninth inning, as they brought 13 batters to the plate and scored eight runs. Don's guys managed to score one, falling well short of Steve's total. That left Ron's team needing 11 runs to win, but they only needed three to take home the silver medal. Unfortunately they went three and out. The final score was Team Hill 17, Team Ouding 8, and Team Pepin 6.

Outstanding Performances

Pablo 4-4

Gil 4-4

Ramon 4-4 w/2doubles

Tutrani 4-4

Ayers 4-4

Hudson 3-3

Testa 3-3

Rounds 3-3

Zelazny 3-3 w/double, homer

Tuesday Games

Games are on.

American League Update – April 17, 2026

Today, the American League took the field on Field “C.” With the help of a few National League players, we were able to put together a great matchup between Team JD and Team Jeff.

Both teams came out swinging, each putting up five runs in the first inning. In the second, JD’s crew added another five while holding Jeff’s team scoreless, taking early control of the game. At that point, JD looked well on his way to a comfortable victory.

But Jeff’s team had other plans.

They battled back throughout the game and eventually took the lead in the seventh inning, going up 17–15. Heading into the bottom of the seventh, JD’s squad needed something special.

That’s exactly what they got.

Rad Pcholinski led off with an inside-the-park home run to spark the rally. Don Fee followed by getting on base, setting the stage for Jeff Stier—who delivered in dramatic fashion with a walk-off inside-the-park home run to seal the win. Final score 17-18.

Notable Hit: Lonnie Netzel also had an inside-the-park home run.

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LGG

Friday Games

National League had three teams today. With only eleven players per team, you can imagine many runs being scored, and you would be correct. I am trying to remember the exact scoring because the numbers changed between every inning and one team failed to keep the score sheet in the last inning. Additionally, we lost an inning somewhere along the way as we were playing in the fifth and after discussion behind the plate we were somehow playing in the seventh. I can tell you Team Wally scored 33 runs followed by Team Toro with what I believe was 19. Team Dampier brought up the rear with what I believe was 9 runs. Confusing  I know, but no more so than for those of us playing.

More important than the outcome was the fact that Loren came out to assure us of his successful surgery.In all the time he has umpired, he has never lost an inning. Get well soon.

Outstanding Performances

Reagan 5-5 w/homer

Williamson 5-5 w/2homers

Pepin 5-5

Wally 4-4

Nestor 3-3

Cruz 3-3

Tutrani 4-4

Anderson 4-4

Gilbert 4-4

Friday Games

Games are on.

American league will take batting practice on field A.

Again please sign or call in by 08:30. American leaguers desiring to play with Nationals must sign in at desk.

American League Update – Tuesday, April 14, 2026

It was a beautiful day for softball as members of the National League joined forces with the American League on Field “A.” The matchup between Team JD and Team Dana got off to a wild start, with both teams scoring 5 runs each early on.

After the opening inning, Team Dana began to pull ahead, building a solid lead. By the 4th inning, Dana’s team was leading 17-12. Team JD fought valiantly, keeping the game competitive, but in the end, Team Dana held on to win 17-15.

A great battle and a perfect day for softball!

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Tuesday Game Summary

Today was one for the record books. After providing ten players to the American League, we still managed to play a three team game on Field B. Today's managers were Don Ouding, Wally, and Steve Hill. With Loren recovering from back surgery, the man behind the plate became the men behind the plate, as we relied on the sitting team to provide someone to call balls and strikes. I think everyone would agree that we missed Loren..

So what about the records shattered today? First is total runs scored in a five-inning game..67.Second was the time it took to complete five innings of play: 2 hours and 17 minutes. I am sure you noticed that we completed two less innings than we would normally play. That is because the consensus was that we had played long enough, scored enough runs, and had too many people that had appointments.

At the end of the first inning the scores were 4,5,5. After two inning the scores were 9,8,10 It remained close after three innings 14,10,15. Each team scored two runs in the fourth inning (the lowest score for any inning). It was at this point that the managers elected to shorten the game. Don's team scored five runs in the fifth inning to retake the lead. That lead was short-lived as Steve's team scored 12 runs and ended up going from last to first. Wally tried to motivate his team as they chased nine runs. The first two batters got on base and scored and it looked like if they couldn't over take Steve, they could catch Don. Unfortunately for them they then went three and out. Final score: Team Hill 26, Team Ouding 21, and Team Wally 19.

Outstanding performances

Tutrani 3-3

Ayers/Griffin 3-3

Wally 3-3

Rounds 4-4

Hill 4-4

George S 4-4

Pepin 4-4

Pablo 4-4

Jose L 4-4

Ouding 3-3

Ramon 4-4