RAIN OUT TODAY!

Our fields are under water this morning so the games for today are cancelled.  Keep your eye on this space for updates.  The Rules Committee meeting scheduled for eight this morning is still on however.

Also stay tuned for updates concerning the Winter Haven vs Lakeland Games scheduled for next Wednesday (Feb 20th) 

See you Tuesday.

Fat Tuesday

Another Fat Tuesday went by without a single string of beads being thrown about.  I'm disappointed.  Just a couple of quick notes.  On the playoff date March 22nd, we will be having an 'End O' Tournament' celebration involving food and drink of some sort, details to follow.  Also please check out Bob's List for the bargains there; i.e. t-shirts for just a buck! AND don't forget to check out the Team Pictures Photo Album for your team's shot.  We'll publish them here as we get them.
 

Field D

The Giants, coached by Bloom, beat the Braves, coached by Moots, by one run again.  The score was 23-22.  


The game started off with Black's single, doubles from Mahon and Remington, followed by singles from Chamlee and Bloom.  In the bottom half of the inning, Peterson tripled and Stewart hit a home run, followed by Chrest single, Lautenschlager doubled, and singles from Miller and Ravo.

In the second inning the Giants scored nothing and the Braves scored four runs, with singles from Hill, Mills, McPartlan and Stewart.

In the third inning the Giants scored four runs with singles from Black, double by Guspyt, single from Thompson, double by Mahon, sac. fly by Chamlee, and a single from Deem The Braves scored one run on a home run by Lautenschlager.

In the fourth the Giants scored one run on a hit by Wolf  and Merritt.

The Giants scored four runs in the fifth with hits from Black, Guspyt, Remington, Thompson and Bloom. The Braves scored twice with hits from Yarletts, Stewart and Christ.

In the sixth the Giants scored five runs with hits from Merritt, Bess, Black, Guspyt, Thompson, and Mahon. The Braves scored three runs Miller , Ravo, Hill and a sac. fly from Moots.

The seventh inning with Chamlee and Bloom getting hits.  The Braves scored five with hits from Yarletts, Sullivan, Peterson, Stewart,Chrest, Miller and Ravo.

In the eight the Giants scored four runs with two walks and hit by Black,and Guspyt.The Braves did not score.

In the ninth innings the Giants did not score and the Braves come up with one run with hits from Yarletts, Sullivan, Peterson and Chrest.

Outstanding hitting came from Black with 5-5, and Guspyt with four hits, from the Braves with Miller going 4-4, Stewart with four hits, with Ravo, HIll, and Yarletts going 4-3.

Field "C"

 Rays- Tigers-Rangers

Going into the game you wondered how each team would perform after last Friday’s ‘bye”, the games not played due to the tournament.  For the Tigers the question was, would they play like putty cats or big cats?  The answer,  they performed like Saber Tooth Tigers.  Scoring 26 runs in seven innings and soundly beating both the Rays and the Rangers. 

The 2013 Tigers

 

I asked Tigers manager, Don Witmer, what he thought of the game after the final out was recorded.  He answered, “we hit pretty well”.  This was a little like Sitting Bull saying, “we seemed to do alright”, while fighting Custer at the Little Big Horn.  The Tigers played sound defense, had solid pitching and good hitting.  They had three inside the park HRs, off the bats of Torres, Wiltshire and Reagan.  The rest of the team feasted on the pitching, as well.

The 2013 Rays

The Rays had a nice game too; they rallied in the 7^th inning to take a one run lead for a chance at 2^nd place, in the three team game. The Rays scored six runs, in the 7^th inning, after two outs were made. Going into the bottom of the 7^th inning the score was Rays 13- Tigers 26 and Rangers 12.

The 2013 Rangers

The Rangers could not find their bats and they made some costly running mistakes in the game.  Earlier in the game the Rangers had two players thrown out at the plate.  Maybe things would change in the bottom of the 7^th.  They did not; the Rangers started a mini rally, scoring one run to tie the game with the Rays.  However, a costly running mistake cut the rally short.  One of the Ranger’s players missed touching 3^rd base while trying to score.  After an appeal, he was wrung up by the alert 3^rd base umpire, for the 2^nd out of the inning.  After a fly out, later in the inning, the game ended in a 2^nd place tie.

Final Score: Rays 13- Tigers 26- Rangers 13.  

Leading Hitters

Rays

Frank  Jacobs,  3/ 4.

Dean Schapeler, 3/ 4

Don Erb, 3/ 4 with 2 doubles.

Tigers

Raul Torres, 4/4 with a HR.

Don Keller, 4/ 4 with 2 doubles.

Jimmy Laffoon, 4/4.

Michael Wilshire,3 / 4 with a HR.

Ken Ota, 2/3 plus a walk.

Sam Lopez, 2/2 and 2 walks.

John Byrd, 4/4 with a double.

Rangers

Kirk Coffman, 3 / 4

Regis Finnegen, 3 / 4 with a double.

Fred Dampier, 3 /3 with a triple.

Nick Matta, 3 / 3 with a double.
Game note: Jack Benson had an inside the park HR for the Rangers.

Field B

Cubs VS Pirates
On a beautiful Florida day the Pirates came out swinging hot bats.  Hits by Ducham, Wilcox, Burrell, Waddell, and Lyons, Ron Augustein singled in the 5th
run without an out being recorded.  

The Cubs came out swinging the bats also. Singles by Wilson, Depalma, and Kline,  followed by a double by Evans, base hits by Leggett, Cuscovitch and Barnes netted 5 runs for the Cubs.  

The 2013 Pirates

 Ed Kline, the Cubs pitcher, settled down in the next two innings holding the Pirates to a run in the
second and two in the third inning.  Meanwhile the Cubs rallied for 5 in the second on hits by LaMay (just off the DL) Wilson, Depalma, Kline, Evans and pool
player Terry Smith. 

In the third hits by Leggett, Fulton, LaMay, Wilson,
Depalma sandwiched between two walks produced another 5 runs.  After 3 the score was Pirates 8 Cubs 15. 

Both teams must have taken naps in the 4 inning as no runs were scored.  

The Pirates scored 2 in the top of the 5th and the Cubs tallied another 5 runs.  The Pirates tried to take control of the game in the 6th by scoring 6 runs after two were out on hits by Lyons, Correthers, Ducham, Stepp, Wilcox, Burrell and Waddell, closing the gap too Pirates 16 Cubs 20.  

The Cubs scored 5 more in the 8th inning to open up a good lead and the Pirates rallied in the top of the 9th but fell short as the final score was Pirates 21 Cubs 27.  

Pirates Hitters

• Ducham 4 for 6
• Wilcox 4 for 6
• Burrell 6 for 6 with double
• Waddell 4 for 6 with double

Cubs Hitters

• Wilson 5 for 5
• Depalma 4 for 5
• Kline 4 for 5
• Cuscovitch 1 hit 4 walks
• LaMay 4 for 5

Cheryl Mundy Fennelly Memorial

For those of you that know our good friend Wayne Mundy, please send your condolences and plan to attend his daughter's memorial service this coming Saturday.  The following was copied from the Lakeland Ledger.

CHERYL MUNDY

FENNELLY, 49

Teacher

LAKELAND - Cheryl Mundy Fennelly, 49, of Lakeland, died on February 4, 2013 from heart failure.

She was born on December 3, 1963 in Bartow, FL. Cheryl attended and was very active at the Shepherd's Community United Methodist Church. She was an outdoors person, loved nature and was an animal lover. Cheryl volunteered in many organizations related to youth activities. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter and always put others before herself.

She was preceded in death by her brother David Mundy. Survived by her husband Patrick Fennelly; daughter Leah Fennelly; son Collin Fennelly; stepsons Brian, Sean, and Adam Fennelly; brother Kenneth Mundy and parents Wayne and Elinor Mundy. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with a visitation one hour prior at Shepherd's Community United Meth-odist Church 2165 Shepherd Road, Lakeland, FL 33811. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com .

Bats & Shoes Etc

Kelly's Ultimate Sports has the Miken Ultra II Red, Black and two-piece bats on their website showing the 'Make Offer' button.  The bats are priced at $189 (black & red) and $209 (two-piece) but the make-offer button means they will sell them at a lower price.  I'd make a low offer and see what they come back with?   http://mikensoftballbats.kellysultimatesports.com/

Also Boombah has shoes for as low as $19.99, pants for $14.99 and batting gloves at $14.99
on their Clearance page http://www.boombah.com/f1/Clearance.html

p.s. this is not a pitch for either one, we (meaning the league or me) have no connection with either one. I just check their websites periodically for good deals and I'm passing on what I found today.

Also check out the bargain corner of our webpages (Bob's List).  Some new items have been added that you may be interested in.  

Hank Aaron's Birthday

Field B

A dark cloud fell over the Winter Haven Softball field today as word spread around to all of the ballplayers today that  the daughter of Wayne Mundy passed
away suddenly.  Wayne's a longtime member of the league and a player on the Cubs team not to mention one of the most friendly and popular players in our club.  We ask you to keep Wayne and his family in your prayers. 

In previous games between the Giants and Cubs, the Giants scored 5 runs in most every inning.  Today the crafty pitching of the Cubs Ed Kline kept the Giants off stride all day, (or maybe the Giants bats were in a mid season slump).  Elmer Black and Bill Miller started the first with singles, a fly out and than a
single by Jerry Remington, a walk and  a single by John Merritt tallied 3 runs. The Cubs came to bat in their first with singles by Ray Depalma, Ed Kline and
(just off the DL) Bill Evans, a fielders choice and singles by Erv Fitzki and Reg Barnes.  Score after one Giants 3 Cubs 4.    

The Giants came back in the second with singles by Lee Baker, J. Gibson and Manager Bloom, Black and B Miller to score another 3 runs.  

There wasn't much action in the next few innings until the Cubs came to bat in the bottom of the 5th inning.  Pool players Rob Reed and Alan Lavato started with singles, then base hits by Ken Wilson, Ray Depalma and a triple by Bill Evans followed by Walt Leggett's timely base hit.  Score after 5
was Giants 9 Cubs 10.  

The Cubs have been hampered by injuries and health problems most of the season with Bill Evans, Bill Wolf, Don LaMay, and now Joe Deforge on the DL.  Pool players filling in today helped the Cubs in the 6th inning. Following a walk and then a single by Barnes, pool player Lyons reached on an error to load them up, then Rob Reed hammered a grand slam home run to deep left field.  Reed also make some excellent catches in Left Center as did Alan Lavato at short stop.


The Cubs came back with 3 more runs in the 8th inning and the never give up Giants also scored 3 runs in the top of the 9th but fell short this time.

And so the last place Cubs have the honor of knocking off the previously undefeated Giants.

Final score Giants 13 Cubs 17.  

Giants Hitters

• Black 3 for 5
• Remington 3 for 5

Cubs Hitters

• Ed Kline 3 for 4 with double and triple
• Bill Evans 3 for 4 with triple
• Reg Barnes 3 for 4 with double
• Rob Reed with double and Grand Slam

                                                                                                           Submitted by 

Don LaMay

Field D

The Braves took it to the Pirates today 30 to 19!

Braves scored five runs in the first, second, third, sixth, and seventh innings. The first inning was highlighted by a double by Peterson,  home runs by Chrest, Stewart, Miller plated 5 runs. In the second,  a single, followed by a triple by Hill, a double by Moots and some defensive lapses plated 5 runs. In the third inning 4 singles followed by a double by Ravo and a triple by McPartlan plated 5 more runs. A home run by Chrest  scored the one run plated in the 4th inning. In the fifth inning, a home run by Lautenschlager, a single, an error, a fielder's choice and 3 singles scored 3 runs for the Braves. In the sixth, a double by Peterson, a couple of errors, and 2 singles plated 5 runs. In the seventh, a single, followed by a double by McPartlan, another error, and a home run by Chrest plated 5 runs. In the eighth a home run by Stewart plated 1 run.

Meanwhile on the Pirates side, the first inning started with 3 singles, a double by Burrell, and a triple by Waddell scored 3.  Then in the second and third inning the Pirates went 3 up, 3 down. In the fourth inning the Pirates got 3 singles but plated no runs for another goose-egg. In the fifth, Carrother led off with a double, Smith and Baker singled, Ducham reached  on an error, Stepp hit into a fielder's choice, Wilcox singled, Burrell tripled, and a Waddell double plated 6 runs. In the sixth inning Ragonese singled,  Augie walked, and Smith tripled resulting in 2 runs.  In the eighth, singles by Ayer, Ragonese and Augie, doubles by Carrother, Smith and Baker plated 6 runs.

Leading Hitters

Pirates

Burrell 4-5 hit for cyle

Waddell 5-5 hit fof cyle

Ayer 3-5

Smith 3-5 single - double- triple

Ragonese 3-5

Braves

Peterson 2-5 2 doubles
Chrest 4-5 3 home runs

Miller 3-5 home run

Ravo 4-5 1 double

Moots 4-5 1 double

McPartlan 3-4 triple -double 

                                                                                                             Submitted  by 

John Smith    

 

Field C

Rangers and Rays battled on Field C.

The Rays scored four runs in the bottom of the first led by pool player,Chuck Duff's home run.

 

The Rangers came back in the second inning to score 5 runs and only making one out. 

 

The Rays went ahead in the next two innings scoring four runs and none for the Rangers. Frank Jacobs had a double ,Milo Macko had a triple to lead the way.

 

The Rangers scored 4 in the fourth inning with  triples by Bill Rutan and Jim Goodhue.

 

The Rangers took the lead by scoring 5 runs in each of the 6th, 7th, & 8th innings. Jack Benson playing third base made two great catches on hard hit balls. 

 

Final score was Rangers 29-- Rays 20.

 

Leading hitters for Rays:

• Frank Jacobs- 3 for 5 with two doubles
• Chuck Duff  4 for 5 with one home run and three doubles
• Dave Hartley 3 for 4
• Larry Powell 3 for 4 one double and one triple

 

Leading hitters for Rangers:

• Jim Goodhue 4 for 5 one triple
• Ron Butler 4 for 5
• Jose Rivera 3 for 5 one home run
• Tim Gallagher 4 for 5
• Bill Rutan 4 for 5 one triple and one double

 On a side note; Bill Rutan has been officially moved from the pool player ranks to Larry Powell's Rays to make up for some of the Rays that are missing in action due to injuries or other reasons.

 

Submitted by 

Larry Powell

Games Cancelled Friday

Our games are cancelled for this Friday (Feb 8th) due to the Tournament of Champions being played on our fields starting Friday Feb 8, 2013 and running through the weekend. 

Remember, this means that your team will be playing a double header at some point down the road.  

For the National League, the double headers will be played on February 19th. The games will be two 7 inning contests starting at 9am.

For the American League, the double headers will be the last regular season play date, March 19th starting at 9am.  The two team game (Angels and Rangers) will be two 7 inning games while the other three teams will play two 6 inning games.

The shortened games are necessary to get us finished at a reasonable hour.  Plus we may run out of oxygen if we play too much.  Bring your aspirin and defibrillators.

Please note that the start time is moved up 30 minutes to 9am!!!

Super Bowl Friday

The way teams played today  you'd think it was the super bowl and not just the Friday before.  Great fun guys!

 

Field E

The wind blowing in and the sun shining in the eyes of the outfielders, Field E was the site of a close 3 way contest between the Rays (Larry Powell), Angels (Freddy Gonzalez) and Red Sox (Jeff Simon).  

The Rays got the scoring started with a leadoff double by Don Scarbrough and a HR by Roger Edwards. Denny Shaffer made a great catch, stabbing a line drive to end the threat.  The Angels responded with 2 runs of their own when Pat Drouilard hit a HR after Juan Toro got on base with a single.  The Sox got 5 in the bottom of the inning, when 7 batters reached base, the big hit was delivered by George Radlien who drove in 3 runs with a double.   

More fireworks highlighted the 3^rd inning when Don Scarbrough got things started again for the Rays, with a triple.  The Angels responded with 3 runs, with 2 outs, when Freddy Gonzalez, not to be outdone,  had triple, Juan Toro singled, Les Jacobson doubled and Pat Drouilard end the hit parade with another triple.  The Sox answered with 3 singles (Harris, Andrews, and Hamilton) before Bob Zelazny's triple and Don Held's double.   

At the end of 3 the score stood Rays – 7, Angels – 6, Sox – 10.  

The hot hitting continued in the 4^th when Larry Powell lined a double down the line, to score 2 runs.  The Angels started their part of the inning with 5 singles (Denny, Wells, Marion, Jackson, and Linton) before recording an out, a sac fly by Gerry Andrews and ending with a single by Holder.  The Sox answered with 5 runs of their own on 3 doubles (Radlien, Hite, and Andrews), 2 singles (Simon & Hamilton) and Mike Wheeler taking a walk for the team.   

The Rays got the 5^th frame started when the first 5 hitters (Scarbrough, Edwards, Jacobs, Erb, Zakrowski) all got hits to score 4 runs. Juan Toro had a HR for the Angels who went relatively quietly.  The Sox threatened to run away with the game, when Don Held tripled before Steve Hill's run scoring single, but Richie Marino in right field and Les Jacobson in right center made running catches to kill a Sox rally before it could get started.  

The 6^th inning was quiet for all 3 teams and when the frame was over the score was Rays – 16, Angels – 13, Sox – 16, the final act in this 3 ring circus had yet to be played out.   

The gallant Rays started the inning with a single from J D Davis hoping to spark an outburst of runs.  But the Rays were blanked and then needed to hold the Angels and get so help from the same Angels so they could salvage a tie.  The Angels need 3 to tie; the first batter flied out to Frank Jacobs who juggled the ball before securing it for the out.  Juan Toro tripled ahead of a Les Jacobson long sac fly.  With 2 outs the Angels still needed 2 runs to tie, they got 4 runs when 6 batters in a row got hits: a triple by Pat Drouilard and singles by King, Wells, Marino and Jackson with Denny's double scoring the final 2 runs to break the tie.    

The Sox came to bat in the bottom of the 7^th needing 2 to tie and 3 to win.  Al Andrews singled, Tom Hamilton was walked before Bob Zelazny moved them both up with a long fly to left.  With the tying run on second base Don Held was walked to load the bases and create a force at any base.  Steve Hill answered the bell with a 2 run single to tie the score, before advancing to second on the throw.  Now, with the winning run on third Denny Shaffer was walked to again setup a force at any base.  Enter George Radlien who lined the game winning hit over the head on the second baseman.  The final was Rays – 16, Angels – 18, Sox – 19. 

Rays:

• Scarbrough 4-4, 2B, 3B
• Edwards 3-4, HR, 2B
• Jacobs 3-4
• Brock 4-4

Angels:

• Toro 4-4, HR, 2B
• Drouilard 4-4, 2 3B, HR
• Marino 4-4, 3B
• Jacobson 2-3, 2B, Sac Fly

Red Sox:

• Andrews 4-4, 2B
• Hamilton 2-2, 2BB
• Held 3-3, 2B, 3B, BB
• Radlien 3-4, 2 2B

Submitted By:

Bob Hite

Field C

On a cool Florida morning that turned into a beautiful afternoon, there was a hotly contested game between the Braves and Cubs.  The Braves charged out of the batters box scoring 5 runs in both of the first two innings. Peterson, Stewart, Chrest, Miller, Ravo all started with hits and the next few batters did their job by driving in the max runs for the inning.  

The second started with McPartlan's base hit and an error, followed by three straight home runs by Peterson, Stewart and Chrest.   Great hitting display guys!  Now down 10 runs, the Cubs bats came to life with 3 runs in the bottom of the second.  Five singles by Leggett, Wilson, Fulton, Taylor and Altamose did the damage in that inning.  

After holding the hot hitting of the Braves to a scoreless 3rd inning, the Cubs came back to tie
the score with 7 runs.  Deplama and Mundy started the inning with singles, then a fielder's choice followed by another single by Leggett and a walk.  Fulton singled and Manager Ted Taylor drove a triple to deep right center field. Altamose
drove him home.  

In the 5th inning for the Braves, the top of the order came to bat again (the score sheet did not show hits for the first three but they did get on
base) then Lautenschlager and Miller singled and Ravo doubled to deep left center to bring the total runs for the inning at five.  At the end of 5 the
score was Braves 15 the Cubs 12.  

In the forth inning the Cubs catcher, 89 year old Joltin' Joe Deforge smashed a ground ball to shortstop.  The force of the swing took him to the ground and Joe was removed from the line up with an injured shoulder.  Get healed quick Joe we need you.  The Cubs scored 5 in the 6th inning to tie the game at 17.  

With each team scoring in the 7th and 8th innings the Cubs held a 1 run lead.  The Braves top of the line up came to bat (need we say more)  Manager Moot's sluggers had a single by Peterson, another
homer by Stewart, double by Chrest, triple by Lautenschlager, an error and triple by Ravo tallied 6 runs for the Braves.  

The Cubs came out swinging in the bottom of the 9th but fell short on some excellent fielding plays.  Final Score Braves 28 Cubs 23. 

Braves Hitters

• Peterson 4 for 5 with homer
• Stewart 5 for 5 with triple and 2 homers
• Chrest 4 for 5 with homer
• Miller 3 for 5

Cubs Hitters

• Depalma 4 for 6
• Mundy 5 for 6
• Kline 4 for 6
• Wilson 5 for 6
• Fulton 4 for 6
• Taylor 4 for 4 with two walks

Field B

We had a “barn burner” on Field “B”, between the Tigers and the Rangers. What type of game was it? Both teams had more hits than the Beatles. Runs were scored faster than a gambling granny could drop coins, in a slot tournament, in Vegas. Teams were hotter than a firecracker, lit at both ends.
Field “B” wasn’t a softball field, as much as it was a pinball machine. The ball seemed to be always kept in play; batters hit their target areas like a pinball wizard. Defensive outs were hard to come by. It was a great display of hitting, by both teams. A total of 77 runs were scored by the time the game ended.
It would take too much time to break down the entire game. It suffices to say that both teams traded leads throughout the game. By the time we reached the top of the 9th inning the (Home team) Rangers held a one run lead; Tigers 30- Rangers 31. 

Could any team really hold on to a one run lead in this “scorefest”? If you answered no, you may pass go and collect your monopoly money, you are correct. The snarling Tigers sprung at their prey and scored six runs, in the top of the 9th. The Rangers came to bat in the bottom of the 9th, trailing by 5 runs. This is a determined Rangers team that has scored well at the end of a game, recording a few come-from –behind wins this year. The Rangers scored 5 times, in their half of the frame, to tie the game.
Tigers 36 - Rangers 36 

By league rules, one extra inning was played to see if a team could pull out the win. 

The Tigers scored two runs in their half of 10th inning. The big hit was by Herb Osterreid, who knocked in the go ahead runs, with two outs on the board. Good hitting under pressure by Herb! 

The Rangers came to bat in the bottom of the 10th, looking to score and win the game. Jack Benson and Tim Gallagher got on base, setting up runners on the corners. Don Ing hit a force out, scoring Jack Benson. The Rangers were now one run behind. 

Tommy Wise came up, with one out and hit a grounder to short. Fielder Jimmy Laffoon flipped the ball to second base, for the 2nd out and Kenny Ota threw to 1st, trying to complete the double play. That is when the wheels came off the bus. The first base umpire called the streaking Tommy Wise safe. Now, if you were to ask 22 guys was he safe or out, you would probably get 11 safe calls from my team and 11 out calls from the Tigers squad. It was a bang –bang close play. 

Tommy is now on first and there are two outs, the game is still to be decided. The next two batters (Kirk Coffman and Jim Goodhue) get clutch hits, to score Tommy and tie the game. Ed Gazarak is intentionally walked to load the bases. Ron Butler comes up with the game on his shoulders and is able to work the pitcher for a walk. A hard fought game played by two good teams.
Final Score: Tigers 38- Rangers 39. 



Leading Hitters

Tigers

• Ken Ota, 3 / 6 with a double and 2 walks.
• Don Keller, 7 / 8 with 4 doubles.
• Jim Laffoon, 7 / 7 with a double and a walk.
• Herb Osterreid, 5 / 6 and a walk and a Sac.
• John Byrd, 5 / 7 with 2 doubles.
• Bill Rutan, 4 / 5 and 2 walks.
• Rick Woodard, 5 / 7 with a triple.
• Don Hawbaker, 4 / 6 and a walk.

Rangers

• Kirk Coffman, 5 / 7.
• Jim Goodhue, 4/ 6 with a double and a walk.
• Ed Gazarak, 5 / 5 plus a sac and 2 walks.
• Ron Butler, 3 / 4  sac fly and 2 walks.
• Steve Pinnick , 3 / 4 and 2 walks.
• Nick Matta, 5 / 5 plus a sac.
• Fred Dampier, 4 / 5 with a double and a walk.
• Jack Benson, 4 / 6.
• Tim Gallagher, 5 / 6.
• Tom Wise 4 / 6
• Jose Rivera 4 / 6

Submitted by:

Nick Matta

Field E

Pirates vs. Giants

The Pirates opened up the top of the first with a barrage of hits scoring five runs.

The Giants came back with five runs in the bottom of the first with six hits and an error.

The score was fourteen to eight Giants going into the top of the sixth inning.

The Pirates erupted for eleven runs in the sixth and seventh innings which included a line drive home run by the Pirates  R.C. Fielder.

The Giants came back again for six runs in the seventh and eighth innings.  This included a tremendous 2 run home run to left center field by the shortstop.

In the ninth inning, the Pirates pushed across one run to take the lead.

The Giants came back with two runs to win the game on a combination of hits, ground balls and errors.

The final score was Giants 22, Pirates 21.