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Carlsbad Inn and Hennessey’s squared off in the late game at Alga 2 today and the first half of the game was relatively low scoring. HEN took an early 3-2 lead in the first, but CBI came back to tie the game in the second. The teams were tied again at 5-5 in the fourth, before CBI took a 6-5 lead that they did not relinquish the rest of the way. CBI only held a narrow 7-5 lead after six, but then stretched the lead to 12-5 in the seventh. The bottom of the order started the rally, as CBI scored five runs on four hits and three walks against relief pitching. HEN could not mount an attack in the last two innings and CBI won the game 14-6.

CBI had a broad-based hitting attack today. Leading the way was Jerry Smith who went 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and Randy Baird, who went 3 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Ken Thompson, Dennis Kemp and Steve Wagner also went 3 for 4, and Gordon Recht was 2 for 3 with a sacrifice fly. Vicki Asaivao had two walks and scored both times.

Ken Thompson pitched a superb game, holding HEN scoreless in six innings, including only pitching to the minimum of nine batters in the fifth through seventh innings. The team played a solid defensive game, led by Randy Baird, who made numerous putouts in left center, including stellar running and sliding catches.

Carlos Cevallos led the HEN hitters, going 3 for 3, and John Symanski had a home run. HEN thanks Tom Benacka for substituting today.

The teams thank Phil Hines for a fine job of umpiring.

Did you know that MLB needs 3000 cows for its baseballs and estimates that a baseball on average only lasts 5-7 pitches?

Capping its most successful season since becoming a sponsor, Worden Williams came away with a 12-10 win against a determined Pizza Port Brewery in a season ending showdown. Scoring ten of its twelve runs in two innings of a shortened seven inning game, Worden Williams managed to hold off PPB, who mounted a strong comeback and trailed by just three heading into the bottom of the seventh.

Both teams got off to a fast start, each scoring five in a lively first inning. The game settled into a defensive battle, but for another five run outburst by the Dubs in the third. From that point on, it became an uphill climb for the “Brewers” rallying for four runs in the sixth and adding one in the seventh.

For this game, it was the top of the WW order doing the heavy lifting with Bob Buscher, Ken Auerbach, and Dan Griffin all perfect at the plate and the first five batters scoring ten of its twelve runs. And as usual, the Dubs defense was up to the task.

Special recognition goes to Pete Zavala, who displayed remarkable toughness. After taking a line drive to the ankle, Zavala sat out for just half an inning before returning to the plate, ice pack and all, to deliver a crucial hit. With the help of a pinch runner, he scored twice, embodying the team’s resilience and grit.

PPB showed its hitting moxie, led by Karl Stern, 3/3, Jerry Galiley 3/4 and Tom Carney with a home run and three RBIs.

Though the game had no bearing on the final standings, both teams played with energy and skill, providing an exciting conclusion to the season.

Much thanks to Bob Baptista for calling balls and strikes.

On a cool morning at Pine Park, NU and TPP closed out the season with a competitive game highlighted by some nice hitting, pitching, and defense from both sides. 

NU jumped out of the gate slugging, posting a quick 5 runs in the 1st. TPP answered with 2 runs and then 5 more in the 2nd, and both teams pushed 3 runs across in the 3rd to bring the game to 10-8, TPP. Behind excellent pitching from NU's Steve Sexton and TPP's Margo Jacobo), defense dominated innings 4-6 as both teams posted zeroes. TPP added an insurance run in the 7th and 3 more in the top of the 9th for a final tally of 14-8. 

Some defensive highlights include NU's Steve Sexton making a great stab of a rip-the-glove-off-his-hand line drive (kept his cool, picked up the glove with the ball still in it and tossed to first), and yeoman work in right center by TPP's Oscar Delgado. 

NU's offense was led by Al Cabacungan (3/4, RBI);  Eugene Smith (2/3, double and a towering home run to left center, 2 RBIs); Frank Weishar (2/3, 2 RBIs); Bocai Cairo (2/3, 2 RBIs); and Steve Sexton (2/3). 

TPP hitters were led by Sheree Parsons (3/4, double, 3 RBIs); Mike Berry (3/4, home run, 3 RBIs); Oscar Delgado (3/4, 2 RBIs); Pat Steele (3/4, RBI); Dale Miller (3/4); Dan Smith (3/4); Dave (Happy Birthday tomorrow, young man!) Buck (2/4, RBI); Brian Turner (2/4, RBI); Bob "Crash" Porter (2 RBIs); and Kevin (Bad Wing) McBarron (RBI). 

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!  

Gaspar ended their season on a winning note defeating Plotkin Group 18-10.  Gaspar was never really threatened as they led 8-2 after three innings and 16-5 after six.  It was a good game all around for Gaspar and there is no truth to the rumor that the cause was that Plotkin Group was looking past them and thinking about the playoffs on Tuesday.  For Gaspar, Steve Doan, Dennis Rayford, and Dan Hacker were 4-5.  Joe Dimambro was 3-4 and Jim Goertzen was 3-5.  Dan had 4 RBI's while Dennis, Jim, and Joe had 3 each.  

Plotkin Group had 3-4 games from Donato Domaguin, Oscar Castillo, Keith Richards, and Robert Kroger.

Each team provided a right fielder for the other as both had 11 players.

The Gaspar players thank Leigh and Christine for their leadership (and cookies) and congratulate Plotkin Group as they move forward in the playoffs next week.

 On this relatively cold & foggy morning, these two teams fought hard for a win. Once the fog cleared, the Draft challenged VPS with some well-placed hits and good defense.  In the field, the Draft made some fine plays but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.  

The DR came out early posting 4 runs in their bottom half 2nd inning and scored in every inning thereafter except the 7th and 9th.  VPS started off slow but finally in their 3rd inning, they were able to earn 3 runs.  The DR was able to maintain the lead in every inning by adding to their run count. Going into the top of the 9th, the score was 18-17 in favor of the Draft.  In the top of the 9th with two outs, VPS was able to rally by posting 5 runs, bringing the score to 22 – 18.  When the Draft came up in their bottom of the 9th, the VPS defense was able to stop the Draft from adding to their 18 runs.  

At the plate, Roney Lewis (5/5), Barry Stangl and Dave Erwine hit home runs.  Barry Stangl, Paul Thomas, Johnny Brand and Dave Erwine went 4/5.  Elizabeth Bailey hit 3/3.  

For VPS, David Hartzog and Jeff Schneider hit 4/5.  Linda Wolf, Jeff Payton and Dan Frye each slugged home runs.   Kirsten Mildbrandt, Linda Wolf,  David Ward, Delta Farrington, Jeff Payton, Dan Frye and Dan Mendendez hit 3/4.  

Win or Lose, It has been an enjoyable season.