Scores

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The last day of regular play in season 2025-2 found the CPA Cops hosting the PG Plotters on this warm and sunny day on Alga 2, with PG aiming to play the villain and dash CPA's hopes for the 4th and final playoff berth. As of this writing, the Cops are waiting anxiously for confirmation that the season will indeed continue for at least one more game.  

With the 10:30 start time, the contestants had no time for BP. It seemed to affect the Cops, as they came out sluggishly and put up a quick zero, but not the Plotters who jumped out with a quick 4. From there it was mostly Coppers crossing the home blue tape, scoring in all but one inning against a couple single runs for the Plotters through 7; 19-6. PG then scored 4 in the 8th to take away the 'flip' option. CPA tacked on 1 more in the bottom half, and the defense held in the top of the 9th for the final tally of 20-10.

Hitting highlights for PG were provided by Jeff Ledesma (3/4, 2 RBIs), Robert Kroger (3/4, RBI), Lance Hargrove (3/4, RBI), Oscar 'Dawg' Castillo (2/4, 2 RBIs), and Roney Lewis and Dave Surh (both 2/4 with an RBI). 

The CPA attack was well balanced with every player notching at least one hit. The standouts were Rod ('Greased Lightning') Johnson (3/3, double, 4 RBIs), Craig Wheatcroft (4/5, HR, 3 RBIs), Jimmy Smyth (4/4, 2 RBIs), and Nanci Watt (2 RBIs), Jeff Payton (2 RBIs), John Symanski (RBI), and Jeff Van Siclen (4 RBIs), all collecting 3 hits.  

Pitching was strong on both sides (zero walks), with Dave Suhr for PG and Rod Johnson for CPA. Both defenses had their moments, with some nice double plays and running catches in the outfield. 

CPA wishes to thank PG for supplying a right fielder for the second half of the game, and both teams wish to thank Al Cabacungan for his excellent umpiring.  

A couple of haikus to capture the spirit of the game between Village Pie Shop and Carlsbad Inn that ended in a 10-10 tie.

Bats echo the dusk,
Two teams older, wiser too—
Deadlocked, hearts still young.  

Senior gloves worn smooth,
Innkeepers, Piesters battle—
No victor, just joy.  

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

The early game today at Alga 2 was do or die, only the winner makes the playoffs. 

Gaspar decided to play more free and easy today. Maybe they had been putting too much pressure on themselves. And even though there was some intense moments in the game, Gaspar held it together against a very tough Nuccis team.

Nuccis came out swinging in the first inning with a three run homer from Dave Ash. Luckily for Gaspar their defense played well the rest of the game even though Nuccis hit the ball well. There were great plays made by all the infielders and outfielders especially Andy Balas in center.

The top of Gaspar's order did most of the heavy lifting today with Oscar Delgado 3/4, Laurie Mills 4/4, Pat Steele 4/4 5 RBI, Gene LaChimia 3/4 HR 4 RBI, Andy Balas 3/3 HR 2 RBI, Jeff Schneider 3/3 HR 2 RBI and Dan Miserany 1/2 1 RBI.

Thanks to Rick Shaw for a fine job umpiring in this high stakes game.

 PPB needed 3 things to happen today to make the playoffs, but was only in control of one and that didn’t look good playing the League Champions Worden Williams, who were winning 7-1 after 3 innings. PPB fought back with 6 the next 2 innings to tie the game, but WW score 2 more to take back the lead. In the 7th and 8th PPB rolled 5 run innings, then WW’s Manager graciously called the game after finding out Gaspar had won their game eliminating PPB from the playoffs to let the next game begin on time.

Leading hitters for WW were Bob Buscher and Kevin Lynch 4/4 and Ken Auerbach hit another homerun. WW thanks Dennis Rayford and Phil Kay for subbing for them. Come watch Worden Williams, Gaspar, Carlsbad Inn and Carlsbad Police Association play next Tuesday, December 2nd at Alga at 10 am in the playoffs.

Leading hitters for PPB were Eugene Smith 4/4 w/2 doubles, a triple & home run. Super Sub Jim Goertzen was 4/5 w/2 doubles & 2 RBIs. Dale Miller was 3/4 w/ a 3-run homer. Leo McFall was 3/4 w/3 RBIs. Tom Benacka was 3/5. Rich Lavacot was 2/4 w/a homer. Tom Redmond was 3/4. Super sub Gary Soper pitch a great game and had a 2-run triple. Anthony Reynoso & David Buck had run scoring singles.

Both teams thank Mike Juditz and Steve Sexton for their terrific umpiring. 

Bye: The Draft