Scores

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In spite of several days without rain, the right and center fields at Calavera were soggy and led to several slip and fall situations.  It was cloudy and seemingly frigid (by SoCal standards).  But we soldiered on!

Coming off prolific outings last week, the Carlsbad Inncorrigibles picked right back up and never trailed in the game.  They put five runs up in the first inning, and scored again in the third, fourth, and fifth, and led 15-1 going into the bottom of the fifth.  Gaspar Pain Doctors scored twice in the fifth, but CBI added three more in the sixth and seventh to lead 18-3 going into the bottom of the seventh.  The Inncorrigibles were clearly on cruise control happy to coast the rest of the way.

But in true Lee Corso fashion – “Not so fast!”  Gaspar shook of the cobwebs and administered some pain of their own by sending 16 batters to the plate.  They scored 12 to draw within 18-15 before the seventh inning ended and CBI’s confidence severely shattered.  The Inncorrigibles scored seven more in the eighth and ninth to lead 25-15 going into the bottom of the ninth, but were now far from complacent.  In the bottom of the ninth, the first four Gaspar batters scored before CBI was able to restore order to the universe and end the game at 25-19 two and a half hours later.

For Gaspar, Oscar “Dawg” Castillo and Barry Stangl were 5 for 6.  Gene Smith was 3 for 4 with a home run and a sacrifice fly.  Barb Pardo was 3 for 4 plus a walk, and Phil Urbina was 4 for 6.

The Inncorrigibles has their most potent offensive game of the season going 41 for 61 with every player getting at least two hits.  Gerald Itkin went 5 for 6 and in doing so lowered his batting average to .867.  Oscar Delgado, Steve Sexton, Greg Lorton, and Lou Chartz all went 4 for 5, with Greg smashing a monstrous five-foot single. Randy Agadoni was 3 for 4 plus a walk, and Joe Uribe was 3 for 4 plus a sacrifice fly.  Kevin Lynch was “only” 2 for 3 plus a sacrifice fly, but those two hits are now in the bushes beyond Calavera 2.  He accounted for six RBIs.  Finally, Donna Engleman went 3 for 5 with critical hits to sustain rallies and three RBIs.

Thanks to Michael Berry and Leigh Peterson for subbing for Gaspar, and Jimmie Martin for umpiring most of the game.  Thank God he was able to accurately position the first base umpire/coach! 😊

 In MacBeth, Shakespeare describes a softball writeup to perfection, "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."  Don't say you weren't warned!  

Dan Smith and his TPP crew were due, nay overdue, so today the hammer fell on unsuspecting lead guitarist Joe "Riff" Raffa and his Village People.  Hitters for "The Place" erupted early and built a 16-2 lead after four innings and then engaged the autopilot.  The aroused villagers finally came with torches and pitchforks in the eighth and scored five to preserve their competitive dignity and warn future opponents "Don't Tread on Me."  

TPP had perfect hitting from Jonathan Brand, Dan Smith and all-star sub Donato Domaguin.  Brian Turner, Larry Weinberger and Dave Buck only made a single out apiece and Dan and Rich Reynolds homered.  

For the VPS club, Dario Santana and Dennis Kemp only made a single out and Jerry Smith, the power meister, hit a mighty homerun.  

That Pizza Place honors the amazing play of fill-in Donato Domaguin. Village Pie Shoppe thanks Pete Zavala for coming over from the cop shop to pitch today, and to their opponents for lending them a right fielder.  ...and Teddy Badillo, here's looking at you kid!  Miss you, bro. 

Plotkin Group jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one inning looking good until their smash hits were caught the next six innngs by PPB outfielders Andy Balas and David Erwin shutting down potential homeruns and rallies.

PPB Ken Thompson pitched great after getting slammed in his Left elbow while running to 2nd Base, but he still got 4 hits and made numerous catches around the mound.

Other Leading hitters for Pizza Port were Pat Steele 5/5 w/a double, triple & 6 RBIs, David Erwin 4/4 w/2 RBIs, Andy Balas & Larry Wadalavage 3/4 w/a double & 2 RBIs, Ron Silverman 3/4, Roney Lewis 3/5 w/a double, Mark Lehman 2/4 w/3 RBIs, Joe Diambro 2/4, Super Sub Elizabeth Bailey & Dan Melendez scored 3 runs.

Leading hitters for PG were Super Sub Gene LaChima 4/4 w/3 RBIs, Oscar Lara 3/4 w/3 RBIs, Dan Griffin, Dennis O’Hern, Robert Kroger, Keith Richards & Kathy McDonald were 2/4, Super Sub Margo Jacobo & Richard Keefer pitched well for PG.

Thanks to Umpire Steve Newberg on calling a tremendous game.

The “Flippin” Nucci’s scored another victory Thursday, managing to continue their perfect season with a third consecutive flip.

For the winning side, Slinging Lil Keehan kept the WW hitters on the defensive by pouring in first pitch strikes time after time. Nucci’s infield defense resembled the Iron Dome, snuffing out any chance for a ball to make it to the outfield. When the odd ball did dare to seek out greener pastures, the Nucci’s outfield defense pounced – even at the risk of bodily harm – to kill any possible rally. More on that later.

Leading hitters for Nucci’s were Robert Tahimic going 3 for 4 with a homer, double and 4 RBI’s; Lil Keehan 3 greenies; and a whole host of 2 for 3’s from Al Cabacungan, Jimmy Smyth, Jack Schwarzel, Russ Roopenian, and Dave Surh. The left and left center field defense for Nucci’s sent in an audition tape to Dancing with the Stars with their rendition of slam dancing to snare a line drive and snuff out a WW rally. Thankfully no injuries.

Leading hitters for WW all went 2 for 3, including super sub Bob Loperena, Thomas Benacka, David Hartzog, Bocai Cairo and Bill Mead. 

WW thanks Bob Loperana and Tony Coppin for subbing today. Both teams thank Dan Miserany for umping a great game. 

Bye: Carlsbad Police Assoc

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