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For the second game in a row PG managed to get a win in a low scoring game, this time against HEN by a score of 11 to 10. Like the previous game it was close from beginning to end with the score tied three times and never more than three runs apart, credit to the pitchers Jimmie Martin for PG and Johnnie Martinez for HEN. Both teams were shorthanded with Jerry Smith subbing for PG and Jeff Payton for HEN. Thanks to both.

The score was tied at 8 apiece at the end of the sixth inning but PG put up three runs in the bottom half of the seventh on the strength of a double by Jerry Smith and a homer by Keith Richards. PG then held HEN to a run apiece in the eighth and ninth innings for the win.

Everyone on PG's lineup got on base at least once with Keith Richards leading the pack with a 4 for 4. one home run, and five RBIs effort. Rich Reynolds was also 4 for 4 with Dave Bosque and sub Jerry Smith going 3 for 4. HEN was led by John Symanski going 4 for 4 with a home run and Dennis O'Hern going 3 for 4.

Also, thanks go to Russ Roopenian for a fine job umpiring the game.

What a slugfest! Both teams got off to quick starts with 5 runs in the first. TPP then steadily built a lead with at least 1 run in each inning up to 20-12. PPB then fought back with 8 runs in the 8th and 9th to close the gap to 3; but TPP's defense, led by RCF Oscar Delgado, held on for the win. 

Strong hitting through the TPP line-up (everyone contributed, team avg. .679), led by Pat Steele (5/5, double, triple, 4 RBI's), Bob Porter (5/5, 3 RBIs), Dan Smith (4/5, 4 RBIs), Oscar Delgado (4/4, HR, 3 RBIs), Oscar Lara (3/4, HR, 3 RBIs), and Sheree Parsons (3/4). 

PPB thanks TPP for loaning them 2 defensive players and thanks Margo Jacobo and Bob "Crash" Porter for catching 2 fly balls to keep the game interesting. PPB hit 8 home runs, Tom Carney and Super Sub Ken Thompson both hit two homers a piece, and Cord Cameron, Leo McFall, Super Sub Dan Frye, and Brenda Lehman all had home runs. Ken Thompson was 4/5 with a double and 3 RBIs, Mark Riserbato, Cord Cameron (5 RBIs), and Tom Carney (4 RBIs) were all 4/6, Leo McFall had 4 RBIs, Dan Frye and Brenda Lehman were 3/5 with 2 RBIs. On a sad note, PPB manager just learned he has a broken hip and will be out of playing action until at least the final round games. 

PPB and TPP also wish to thank mild mannered Joe Raffa for umpiring on a hot summer day. 

 Two hungry teams with only a single win and looking for redemption faced off at Alga Norte 2 today.  The Draft held the visiting Nucci's power boys to a single run in the first with tight defense, then answered with five to take a big lead.  That seemed to set the tone for the game.  Nucci's had nice hits at various points throughout the game but couldn't seem to string them together to generate runs.  That left many runners stranded on base at innings end.  

After their big first, the Draft shifted out of dragster mode and put their offense in cruise control.  The score was 10-3 after five and 15-4 at the end of seven.  Nucci's faced an eighth inning that posed an imperative, either score two runs or face a flip.  They answered the bell powerfully with a four-run rally. That brought the score to 15-8 and neither team scored thereafter.    

Nucci's had four hitters of note today.  Steve "Evel Knievel" Sexton was 3/3 with a sacrifice fly.  Gene "the phantom of right center" LaChimia was 2/3 with a walk and Eugene Smith and Greg Lorton were both 3/4.  Greg also hit a power shot home run to right.  

For The Draft, Johnny "the Voice of Doom" Brand and Gary McBride were 4/4.  Dave Erwine was 3/3 (triple and two doubles) and Paul Thomas, Andy Balas and Steve Newberg only made a single out apiece.  Gary, Andy and Steve all homered.  The Draft team would like to thank Larry Wadalavage for quality subbing, to Lil Keehan for furnishing a catcher and to the Big Kahuna himself, Mr. Al Cabacungan, for calling the game. 

 Bye:  Carlsbad Inn 

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Strong defense, consistent pitching, and timely hitting never gets old—and all three were on full display as Worden Williams secured another victory, this time against Gaspar, with a 14–6 win, keeping their opponent under ten runs once again.

Pitching - after trailing by a run (6-5) going into the bottom of the third, Mike Endeman shutout Gaspar the rest of the way.

Hitting – every player contributed offensively, with Robert Tahimic and Bob Buscher each going 4-for-4, the latter racking up 4 RBIs. Dario Santana and Tom Benacka also delivered, driving in three runs apiece.

Defense –The Dubs' defense continues to impress, allowing an average of just over five runs per game. Every position player played their part, with excellent fielding, smart positioning, hitting the cutoff, and limiting Gaspar to singles on outfield hits. For the second game in a row, WW ended the game with a double play, this time executed by Jimmy, Tom, and Ken.

Gaspar played a solid game on defense, but succumbed to WW’s timely hitting. Gaspar was led by Leigh Peterson, Dan Hacker and Dennis Rayford, all 4/4.

Special thanks go to Jack Karson (whose play at Rover did not go unnoticed) and my man Lloyd Thorne (who showed that hard work on defense and offense pays off) for subbing for GAS. A shout-out to Cathy McDonald and Walt Webber who shared yeoman duties as the 12th defensive player for GAS and finally, to Randy Agadoni, a former teammate and now manager, for excellent umpiring at home and on the bases.