American League 27 February

Today, the American League travel team embarked on a thrilling journey to Solivita for a double-header showdown. The first game kicked off at a leisurely pace, with both teams only managing to score a few runs in the initial innings. However, by the fourth inning, the score was deadlocked at 9-9. In a nail-biting turn of events, we surged ahead to 17-13 in the seventh inning, but alas, victory slipped through our fingers as Solivita staged a remarkable comeback to snatch an 18-17 win.

The second game was a tense affair, with both teams locked in a fierce battle. After three innings, the score stood at a paltry 3-3. We managed to maintain a slim lead throughout the game, reaching a high of 12-5 at one point. Despite Solivita's valiant efforts to claw their way back, they could only muster 11 runs to our triumphant 12.

In the end, it was a day filled with heart-stopping moments, epic comebacks, and unrelenting determination. Though victory may have eluded us in the first game, we emerged victorious in the second, proving once again that we are a force to be reckoned with on the field.

Notable hits:

Bradley Scheir, HR (3).

Derrick Lafleur, HR (2).

Mike Vaccaro, HR.

Billy Maxwell, HR.

Jose "JRod" Rodriguez, HR.

       

Friday 28 February

Games are on at Sertoma Sports Fields located on N Lake Ship Road.

 

National League Rules for Sertoma Park

 

1. No Senior Bats. 

2. Single wall bats will be allowed on 2 fields with fences of at least 250'. or 225'

3. Shorter field - Wooden Bats only(I will get the number of the field)

4. Homeruns, any fair ball hit over the fence, on any field, will be an out and dead ball.  Runners may not advance.

5. Any player who hits a ball over the fence, see rule #4, will be restricted to wood bats for the remainder of the game.

6. American League players will be allowed to play, with wooden bats only.

 

Please direct any questions, concerns or comments to Board representative.

Tuesday 25 February

No games at either field. Sleep in and we will see you Friday.

 

*** Attention All Winter Haven Senior Softball Players ***

 

All games for Tuesday February 25^th have been cancelled.  Because of rain the city has closed all of ball fields.  Hope to see you Friday

                                         *** Reminder Notice***

                             This message is brought to you by Stewart Auto Repair.

 

As a reminder, we are relocating the National League squad to Sertoma Park / Lake Shipp Park, located at 1650 Lake Shipp Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880. Bob Hite, as well as other members of the board, will be there to assign teams. We'll be playing there until April. Stay tuned for more updates on the teams and rules. 

The American League will be playing at Rueben Williams Sports Complex, right across from Dimond Plex Filed “C.” I'll open the gate around 7 am each day.  Get ready for some epic games ahead!

LGG

Golf Tournament

Joe D'Herin will have a sign up sheet at the ball park on Tuesday to see if there is enough interest in playing. Tournament will be on Thursday, 27 March in the afternoon.

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

Friday , 21 February

Games are on. A little chilly so dress warm. Pool players will warm up on field C.

Fwd: Fw: Wally World vs Over the Hill Gang

Tuesday 2/18/25 The Over the Hill Gang hosted Wallys World today on field B.

The soring started slow as it was only 2-1 the Gang after one. The Gangs bats got hot while the Wallys had trouble scoring17-4, the Gang after four. The Wallys mounted a comeback scoring 3 in the fifth and 6 in the sixth to draw within nine 22-13. The gang scored 5 in the sixth to extend their lead to 27-13. 

The teams decided to end the game after six and go eat rather than start the 7th as one other game was already completed.

Big hitters, the Wallys, Chris Constantine and Larry Striping 4-4, Pete Gutenburger and Jerry Ryan 3-4. The Gang, Fred Dampier 5-5, George Vanderhyde 4-4w, Larry Baker and Bill King 4-5.

Winning Pitcher Arvil Wadell

Mets vs Reds

The Mets jumped out to a 9 run lead early, only to be tied as the Reds scored 9 runs in their catch up inning. The Reds then actually  took the lead and held it for two innings. It must have been Ron Thompsons inspirational speech that motivated the Mets as they put up 18 runs in the last three innings while holding the Reds scoreless in two of the last three innings. Final score Mets 27, Reds 19. Ron Thompson winning pitcher.

Outstanding performances

Juan Toro 4-4 W/ 2 triples and a homer

Mark T 4-4

George Knox 5-5  w/Homer

Gary B 4-5

Bob Z 5-5

Bobby 4-4

John B 4-4

The game between Team Vining and Team Spitalari proved to be the closest game of the day. It didn't look like it would be that way early on as Team Spitalari jumped out to an early lead having scored five runs in the first two innings. Despite scoring in every inning but one, Team Vining found themselves down 21 to 12  going into the bottom of the eighth. They then sent 11 batters to the plate and scored 7 runs to narrow Spit's lead to just two runs. With no one scoring in the ninth, the game ended with Team Spitalari 21 and Team Vining 19. Winning pitcher BJ.

Outstanding performances

Al 5-5

Steve J 4-4 w/homer

Fred D 5-5

Rob 4-5

Dave Rounds 4-5

Bill Rutan 5-5

Joe Letourno 4-5

Jim H 4-5.