Travel Team News

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July 31, 2025

Today, the travel team scheduled a two-game match-up at Solivita. Right from the beginning, it was hot, and so were our bats. We scored five runs in the first inning and kept the pressure on all the way to the seventh. Our defence was also hot. We held Solivita to only one run until the fifth inning. After all was said and done, we were victorious 27-5. This was a big difference after we lost four games the last two times we were at the field.

Game two however would prove that you can't beat the heat. We once again scored five runs in the first inning. We were confident that another win was on the way. However, Mother Nature would play a part in this game. No team scored a run until Solovita scored five runs in the fifth. It was 5 to 5 in the bottom 5th. Neither team could muster hits. At the end, it was a 5-5 tie proving that you can’t beat the heat. We look forward to our next match-up in two weeks.

Notable hits:

Manny Rios: 5/6 2HRs

Brian Daniels: 5/6 4HRs

Frank Campa: 5/6 3 hrs, SAC

Lou Guzman

Acting Commissioner

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Game Recap for Friday 7/25/26

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In an exhilarating three-team mixed game, managers Mark Tutrani, Fred DeLoach, and Steve Hill took to the field for an unforgettable showdown! On paper, the teams appeared evenly matched, but as we all know, appearances can be deceiving. Team Hill unleashed a batting performance that was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the hottest bats I’ve ever witnessed!

Every single one of Team Hill's 13 players recorded two or more hits in just six innings of play during this thrilling “flip-flop” game. As the excitement built, Team Hill surged ahead with a commanding lead of 22-10-5 heading into the open inning. 

Team Tutrani fought valiantly, managing to score 6 runs in a spirited effort, but Team DeLoach struggled to find their rhythm and couldn’t muster a single base runner. In the end, the scoreboard reflected Team Hill's dominance with a final score of 22 runs, Team Tutrani at 16 runs, and Team DeLoach at 5 runs. What a game!

Stats:

4 hits.    Pablo

              J.D.

 

3 hits.    Rabideau

               Hill

               Soto

               Mike R.

               Testa

               Gutenberger 

               Hudson 

               Ernesto

                 

2 hits.    Rad

               Rivera

               Moots

               Reymundo

               Scarborough

               Delong

               B.J.

               Turchetta

 

 

See y'all Tuesday  

 

Submitted by Loren Fabian

League News - Wally Wallace Health Update

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Subject: Update on Wally Wallace's Health

Dear Members,

In case you didn’t know, Wally Wallace experienced a stroke on Monday, July 21st. He is currently receiving care at Osceola Community Hospital and will require therapy as part of his recovery process. As a result, it may be some time before he can return to the field.

Let us keep Wally in our thoughts and prayers, wishing him a swift and smooth recovery.

Best regards,
Lou Guzman

Acting Commissioner 

American Legion Post #8

Message From Acting Commissioner. 7/25/25

 I would like to take this opportunity to thank the American Legion Post #8 for continuing their sponsorship for the upcoming season. The American Legion family has been a steadfast supporter of Winter Haven Senior Softball for many years, and we are truly grateful for the ongoing support from our military community. I would also like to give special recognition to Mike O’Callaghan for his dedicated efforts in fostering this partnership. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Thank you for being an integral part of our team!

 Lou Guzman, Acting Commissioner.

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Tuesday Games

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Friday Games

I think we had the highest number of players this summer....49 ball players. That allowed us to have two games with fully manned teams. Now to the games themselves. Before delving into each games let me just say that both games came down to the last inning.There were 24 runs scored in the last inning which I am sure is another one for the record books.

Team Spitalari took on Team Tutrani on Field B. Team Spit only scored one run through four innings allowing Team Tutrani to build an eight run lead. Oh how the game changed in the fifth. Team Spitscored eight runs to tie up the game. They scored one in the sixth and sealed the comeback with 9 runs in the ninth. Team Trutrani was scoreless in the last three frames. Final Score Team Spit 19 and Team Trtrani 9.

Outstanding performances

John Boito 3-4

Fred Dampier 3-4

BJ K 3-4

Bob Spit 3-4

Chris C 3-4

Bob V 3-4

Jeff Rabideau 4-4 hitting for cycle

Team Hill took on Team Lopez on Field C in what was a very exciting game, with the outcome not decided  until the last batter. I say exciting because while Team Hill scored early and took an early lead. They scored in every inning but only had a three run lead going into the last inning.Batting first in the seventh, Team Hill had six runners cross the plate to take a huge 9 run lead and given that Team Lopez had only scored 13 runs in the first six innings the outcome seemed assured.Ut the outcome is decided on the field. Team Lopez scored nine runs to tie up the game.Aided by six walks, their hitters did the rest. So in the end the score was Team Hill 19 and Team Lopez 19.

Outstanding performances

Hector N 4-4

Bob Hudson 3-5 with homer

Jose L 4-4

Earnesto 4-4

Rad 4-4

Testa 3-4

M Ocallahan 4-4

Pablo 4-4

JR 4-4

Daniels 4-4

Zelazny 4-4 (all giftsof scorer)

Steve Hill 4-4

Ron Fleming 3-4

Ron Pepin 3-4

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