To better understand our local rules and enhance player safety, we are periodically highlighting one of our local rules.
8.2 Reverse Directions. Runners going between first and second, second and third, or third and the commitment line may reverse direction only once in moving from one base to another if a play is being made on that runner. If a violation of this rule is observed by the opposing team and observed by the umpire, an OUT call will be made. A throwing action by a fielder is a play whether or not the throw is made (fake throw). If the ball is alive and becomes loose, a new play commences for the purpose of reversing direction. A runner from third base who crosses the commitment line must continue to the scoring line and may not return to third base. A violation of this rule results in a player being called out.
"That rug really tied the room together, did it not?" —Jeff Bridges as The Dude in The Big Lebowski
Although the sky was overcast, it was raining hits for Worden Williams at Alga 3 this morning. In what could best be described as their best offensive showing of the year, the Dubs defeated second place Carlsbad Inn 26-8. Down to eleven players, the first eight WW batters pounded the ball at an impressive .825 clip and collectively, all eleven players hit .711. Four batters went 5/5 led by David Hartzog’s two home runs and eight RBIs and Oscar Delgado’s first 5/5 day. This game was indeed a barrage and certainly not a sloppy defensive effort by CBI. The hits just kept coming.
Bob Buscher took the mound for vacationing Bob Baptista and held CBI to four runs in the first, one in the sixth and three in the eighth. The infield trio of Bob Loperena at shortstop, Dan Griffin at Rover, and Lloyd Thorne at second played a pivotal role in fending off CBI's offense.
A tense moment arose in the sixth inning when Phil Heinz's line drive struck Bob Porter in the head. Despite the scare, Porter, known as "Crash," displayed his resilience by quickly recovering and returning to his position in left-center field with an ice bag tucked under his cap. Porter then showcased his recovery with an over-the-shoulder catch of a long fly ball hit by Bill Codner in the ninth inning.
For CBI, it just wasn’t their day, having started with eleven players and losing one to injury midway through the game. We have all experienced those games more than once in senior ball. Manager Randy Agadoni had himself a day at the plate, however, going 4/4 with a home run and four RBIs. Rod Johnson, leading off, was 3/4.
Big Al C, renowned for his flawless umpiring, ensured fair play both at home and on the bases. Thanks, Al, for your consistent and reliable officiating.
Under cloudy cool skies, Gaspar hosted The Draft at Calavera. Gaspar showed up with 14 of their 15 rostered players, while a severely depleted Draft fielded ten of their own plus two subs. They were missing several of their most highly rated players but benefited with two subs who made significant contributions to the game.
Before the game, Gaspar scorekeeper and manager-behind-the-scenes Christine Peterson announced that her throat was sore from yelling at the team last Thursday as well as her husband over the weekend, and that they had better not cause her more damage to her vocal cords. Gaspar took this under advisement, but promptly gave up three runs in the top of the first to the Draft. They were able to stanch the bleeding, and then scored three of their own in the bottom of the first and then two in the second to take a 5-3 lead. It stayed that way until the top of the fourth when The Draft tied the game. But at this point, Gaspar found their footing scoring four in the fourth, five in the fifth and two more in the sixth to lead 16-5.
The Draft scored once in the top of the eighth, but the game flipped. The Draft never gave up, scoring three more before succumbing with a pair of line-drive outs to the pitcher and third baseman that could have easily been run-scoring hits. Final score 16-9 Gaspar.
Dave Frantz led The Draft going 4 for 4, while Steve Sexton, Walt Webber, and supersub Joel Kudren went 3 for 4. Thanks to Craig Wheatcroft for subbing as an intimidating presence at shortstop.
For Gaspar, Brian Turner was 4 for 4 with three doubles and a single. Dave Ash, Dave Bosque, and Skip Moyer were 3 for 3, and returning star Angel Torres was 2 for 2 plus a walk. Tom Benacka was 3 for 4 and Bocai was 2 for 3.
Hard to believe that this is the same PG team that lost their last three games while giving up 58 total runs, but the defense today really dominated NU by holding them to only nine runs, never more than two in any inning. Rich Keefer's lock-down pitching, three double plays and several outstanding catches in the outfield blunted potential rallies by NU. PG scored in every inning except the 2nd and cruised to a convincing 19 to 9 victory.
Both teams came into the game short-handed with PG missing five players and NU missing three. The two subs from the pizza teams were both crucial additions with John Symanski hitting two homers and four RBIs for PG and Mark Riserbato going 4 for 4 with a home run for NU.
PG had strong hitting throughout the lineup with every player getting a hit and scoring at least one run. Leading the way was Oscar Castillo and Cathy McDonald going 5 for 5. Steve Newberg was 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs and Oscar Lara was 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs. Rich Keefer, Michael J and Steve Wagner each chipped in three hits.
For NU, in addition to Mark noted above, Robert Kroger was 3 for 4 with 4 RBIs and David Bentley also going 3 for 4.
Thanks to Jimmy Smyth for doing a fine job umping the game.
Bye Teams: That Pizza Place
Pizza Port Brewery
On a cloudy, cool day at Alga the two teams scorched the field with several really good hits. After batting practice we got around to the game. Off to a fast start both teams scored three in the first inning. Then it remained neck and neck right to the end. Hennessey’s remained a run or two behind until the 9th when they scored three runs to pull within one run. Then another fine fielding play by Dan Smith put the game to bed. There were several great plays by infielders on both sides. It was those fine plays that kept the score down. There was also some good hitting.
For Hennessey’s Keith Richard was 4 for 4, probably for the 20th time and Joe Uribe had a HR.
For VPS, Larry Weinberger said farewell with a 4 for 4 game, and 4 runs scored. Dan Smith also went 4 for 4. Dave Ward, our sub for a day, started us off with a screaming line drive home run into the RC field gap. He wound up 3 for 4 along with Roger Tesi, and Jeff Payton.
Thanks to Dave Ward for subbing and Jonathon Brand for an excellent umpiring job.
At Alga 3
At Calavera 2
At Pine
At Alga 2 starting at 8:30
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At Alga 2 starting at 10:30
Standings are posted after all scores have been received (in a timely manner)
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