American League update.

American League update.

Today the players from the American League went to the new batting cages in Davenport. If anyone is interested in going, I have coupon cards. I'll make them available for everyone once we return to the field.

LGG

Friday games

Before recapping the games I want to update everyone on Wayne Shearer who has been in the hospital. When I was there, he was notified that he would be discharged today and will continue to receive his treatment at home. If you want to reach out to him, his number is 863-604-8065. I know he would appreciate hearing from you.

The introduction of the aluminum bats had an immediate impact on both games. Balls were flying out of the park. It certainly returned the excitement to the game.

Having said that, it was the anemic bats that doomed Team Tutrani against Team Lopez. Behind by three runs after the first inning, they managed to take the lead in the fourth, albeit by one.It was all Team Lopez from there as they quickly built a ten run lead by the eighth inning.  A lone run by Team Tutrani in the bottom of the inning prevented implementation of the flip flop rule. Guys flexing their muscles with over the fence smacks were Johnston (2), Rounds, DeLuca, Final score was Team Lopez 20 and Team Tutrani 11.

Outstanding Performances

Johnston 4-5 w/homer Out was his second homer

Vanderhyde 4-5

Rounds 4-4 w/homer

LeTourneau 4-5

Shaffer 3-4

Miller 5-5

Delucia 5-5 w/homer

Team Keller faced off against Team Hite.in what turned out to be a very interesting game. There were never more than two runs separating the teams in any inning.. That fact, coupled with six lead changes made for quite the exciting game all the way to the end. Both teams scored in seven of the nine innings. It all came down to the last inning with Team Keller up by one run. Don Keller led off and scored the lone run in the top of the ninth to increase their lead to one run. Gil led off and scored for Bobby's team bringing them within one. Unfortunately, that was all she wrote. The game ended up Team Keller 13.and Team Hite 12.

Outstanding performances

Keller4-5 w/triple and double

Dampier 4-5

DeLong 3-4

Hamilton 5-5

Ouding 4-5

Friday Games

Games are on. Games start at 09:00. Bring your aluminum bats.

Attention American League Players

 We will be batting at the new batting cage facility, D-BATs, located at 1981 Ernie Caldwell Blvd, Davenport. On Friday at 10:00 AM, we’ll be able to take advantage of 75 free machine pitches per player.

You do not have to use all 75 swings that day — any unused pitches can be saved for another visit. Make sure you wear your WHSS shirt.

If you haven’t already reserve your spot text Lou Guzman 732-433-5390 to ensure that you are on the list.
LGG

Tuesday Games

No games today. Too darn cold. Hopefully warmer on Friday.

Aluminum Bats

Effective Tuesday you will be allowed to use Alumimum bats at Sertoma Park. Do not bring your composition bats, they cannot be used.

Friday Games

Our wood bat season at Sertoma Park got off to a great start with 48 ball players coming out to play. It was a little hectic in the beginning due to late arrivals, interpretation of the rules, and some missing administrative equipment but once the players hit the field, all that is forgotten.

Team Lopez squared off against Team Tutrani in a relatively low scoring game. It is amazing the difference the bats can make. There were rumors that some of the outfielders actually got to take naps while in the outfield. Team Lopez managed three runs over the nine innings. Team Tutrani took the lead in the first and did not look back as they managed a whopping eight runs . Final score Team Tutrani 8 and Team Lopez 3.

Outstanding performances

Hite 3-4

Lopez 3-3

Spitaleri 3-4

Ott 3-4

King 3-3

Kathy 3-3

 

Team Toro faced Team Deloach on the other field. After falling behind in the first Team Toro took the lead in the third. It was short lived as Team DeLoach regained the lead the next inning and never looked back as they managed to hold on to a narrow lead. It helped that Toro's bats were silent in the final three innings. The final score Team DeLoach 10 and Team Toro 6.

Outstanding performances

Jacobs 3-4

Toro 4-4

Vanderhyde 4-4

Friday games

Games are on at SERTOMA PARK, 1651 N Lake Shipp Dr.

Games start at 0900. Please be there early to give us enough time to put teams together.

Remember to purchase your Haĺl of Fame tickets. They are only $20 each

Information for Friday 1/23/2026

Starting Tomorrow Friday 23 January until Friday 6 February 2026 

American League Players - 

Batting Practice starts at 8AM tomorrow

• Will hit across the street from DiamondPlex.

National League

Sertoma Park

1650 Lake Shipp Dr

Winter Haven, FL 33880

• This is a wood bat league

• Bats will be provided for all players

Fwd: Fw: Results Field A 1/20/2026

Today Tuesday 1/20/2025 Steve Hill's Dukes hosted Don Ouding Oldtimers on field A. The Oldtimers posted two in the top of the 1st, the Dukes answered with four. The scoring slowed down until the Dukes add 3 more in the 3rd making the score 7-2. The Oldtimes bats came alive scoring two in the 5th and 6th inning bring the score,6-7 before, the Dukes extended their lead to 9-6, after 6. The Oldtimers fought back to close it to 8-9 before the Dukes added single tallies in the last two innings, bring the final score to 11-8.

Today's standouts John Turchetta 4-4, Gary Michl, Gary Burnter, Bob Vandenburg 3-4 and Lloyd Hale 2-3

Tuesday Games

Games are on. Dress warm.

Don't forget to bring your money to purchase your tickets to Hall of Fame Banquet. They are only $20 per person.

Games are on, but delayed!!!!!

Good morning,

Games are delayed by one hour today.  Be at your field by 9:30, game starts at 10AM.  

Just one single game today, no double header.

*** Information about Player Gift 2026 ***

 The board has decided to purchase shorts for all active players who have been attending games. Each manager will receive a roster sheet to record player sizes. Please see your manager as soon as possible so we can ensure an accurate count.

*** Important Notice ***

Starting Friday 23 January until Friday 6 February 2026 the National League players will move to Sertoma Park for pick-up games

Sertoma Park

1650 Lake Shipp Dr

Winter Haven, FL 33880

• This is a wood bat league

• Bats will be provided for all players

American League Players

• Will hit across the street from DiamondPlex during this time

Please check our website regularly for updates and any changes.

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

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LGG

Friday Games

No games today. Too darn cold.

MANAGER’S ADDITIONAL GAME DAY RULES – 1/15/26

 1. Games shall start at 9:00 am sharp. Batting practice shall end @ 8:50 AM.

2. Managers shall be at the field by 8:15 AM .Home Team Manager shall pick up the Team bag in the Equipment Garage and set up the field.

3. If playing with 12 players, 5 must be in the outfield behind the red cones, and 5 in the infield, not including the pitcher and catcher.

4.Both Managers shall agree to the use of 5 outfielders.

5. Pool players will continue to fill teams on an as needed basis. All games shall count in the standings.

6. We will continue with a maximum of 4 runs per inning, except in the 5 th inning , which shall be an open inning.  There will be a Catchup rule(pending Manager approval) after  the First Inning, if a team is behind by more than 4 runs.

Example: Visiting Team is up by a score of 6-0 in the top of the 2 nd . Inning. The Home Team may score up to 6 runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

7. There is NO RELAXED RUNNING RULE. A player may be used only one time per inning as a pinch runner. Managers shall designate pinch runners before running onto the field.

PC SENIOR SOFTBALL HALL OF FAME

Mark your calendars for this year's Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. The date is Wednesday March 11th. Cost is $20 per person. Come and help celebrate this year's class: Bob Vandenburg, Bob DiPetro, Jimmy Laffoon, and Rob Spitaleri. Wives are invited.

Tickets go on sale Friday.

13 January

Some exciting games today.  Among the 3 double headers, there was 1 split and 2 sweeps.  

Dukes' won their first game 13-8, while Wally World claim the night cap 14-10.

Rounds' Young Guns took 2 from Sammy's Guys 25-12 and 7-5.

Toro's Terrors got into the win column by taking 2 from Oudings' Old-Timers 9-5 and 8-6.

For up to date Standings check out the "Standings" page.  

Also, some new pictures have been posted.

Check out the Standings and Photo Pages

 Hello Everyone,

Checkout the Standings page for the most update National League Standings.  Also, since you're here go to the Photos page and glaze upon team pictures.

Games 9 January

Games are on. Remember to check the schedule to make sure you have the correct uniform. Come early if you want batting practice as games will start promptly at 09:00

January 9 Opening Day

What a great opening day. You couldn't ask for better weather as we kicked off the 2026 season. Before getting into the games, I want to recognize George Tinsley (a member of the Hall of Fame) for providing us with a great Kentucky Fried Chicken lunch, something he has done for twenty years. He has and continues to be one of our strongest and benevolent sponsors.

Today's games were scheduled to allow the managers to evaluate their teams and to determine positions and lineups for the season. From the score sheets it looks like that was accomplished and that we can look forward to a highly competitive season.

Unfortunately we only have the summary from two of our games. Home managers are reminded that they are responsible for writing up the results of their game

Dave Rounds' Young Guns played Don Ouding's Old Timers on Field A. The game started with the usual controversy regarding sun in your eyes while batting. The managers on this field need to agree on procedures before the game. Anyway, after resolution, the game proceeded without incident. The Old Timers broke out on top by outscoring the Young Guns two to nothing in the first. The Young Guns bounced back in the second to take the lead and then built on it throughout the remainder of the game by tying or winning every inning. The game ended after eight innings as lunch was fast approaching. The final score was the Young Guns 15 and the Old Timers 6..

Outstanding performances

Ramon 3-3 w/double

Williamson 3-3/double

Tutrani 3-3

Letourneau 3-3

Dampier 3-3

The yet to be named teams of Sam Lopez and Steve Hill played their game on Field B. This proved to be a very interesting game as Team Hill found themselves seven runs behind after the second inning. To their credit they did not fold and clawed their way back to finish a respectable three runs behind Sammy's guys. It was feast or famine for Team Hill as they had three goose eggs, a three run, a four run, and a five run inning. If time would have allowed them to play more than six innings they might have made it all the way back. Final score Team Lopez 15 and Team Hill 12.

Outstanding performances

Knox 3-4 w/triple

Gonzalez 3-34 w/triple

Gilbert 4-4

Reed 4-4

BJ 4-4

Spialeri 4-4

Vanderhyde 4-4

Ora 3-3

John 3-3

Tuesday 6 January

OPENING DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Games are on as are all the activities. Lunch is at 11:30.

Before reporting to your assigned field, please stop by the desk to sign card for Chris  Constantine who was diagnosed last week with Blatter Cancer.

If you haven't yet paid your registration fee for this year, you will have to bring your $50. See Don Keller.

January 2nd Games

Before we recap today's games I want to remind everyone of the opening day luncheon on Tuesday, 6 January. It will be a hectic morning as we will be issuing uniforms, taking team pictures, and playing exhibition games,.... all before lunch. We would ask everyone to be on time. That time is 09:00. Report directly to your assigned field. Pool players need to sign in at the desk.

Field B

Team Tutrani took on Team Rounds in the first game of the new year. Dave's guys started slow but managed to tie Mark's team after two innings. The next four innings saw Team Tutrani extending their lead every inning. After six innings, they enjoyed  a ten run lead. The seventh inning was exciting for both teams. Dave's guys put up six to narrow the lead, but then Mark's folks responded with five of their own. Team Rounds only managed three runs in the last two innings, so Team Tutrani did not have to bat in the ninth. Final score Team Tutrani 19 and Team Rounds 15.

Outstanding performances

Moots 3-3

Boito 3-3

Santa Cruz 2-3 w/ homer and double

Zelazny 5-5

Rabideau 4-4 w/2 doublesTeam

Field C

Hill faced off against Team Ouding in another nail biter. Tied after three innings, the game remained close through the seventh inning with only one run between them. In the eighth Team Hill got their first three batters on base, but only managed to score a single run. Team Ouding on the other hand, put up five runs on six hits and a fielder's choice. Needing three to tie, Team Hill failed as they only managed to get one hit in the ninth. The final score was  Team Ouding 22 and Team Hill 19.

Outstanding performances

Nester 4-5 w/double

Smith 4- 5 w/double

Lynch 4-4 w/triple and homer

Price 4-4

Sully 4-4 w/2 doubles and triple

Games 2 January

Games are on. American League is on field D. Please make sure you sign in by 09:00

**Important Message** Start of Season

 We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting a League Party on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. All players and families are invited!

Important reminders:

·       Please stop by the desk on Friday to let us know if you will be bringing a guest, so we can order the correct amount of food.

·       Uniforms, hats, and game schedules will be distributed.

·       Team photos will also be taken that morning

Opening Day will be Friday, January 9, 2026.

Team Field Assignments for Tuesday, January 6:

·       Teams 1 & 2: Field A

·       Teams 3 & 4: Field B

·       Teams 5 & 6: Field C

·       American League Teams: Field D

·       The pool player will report to the desk.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!