Scores: 2025s2 Week 4
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Thursday, September 11th
Worden Williams 27 Plotkin Group 8
Worden Williams 27 Plotkin Group 8
Worden Williams 27 Plotkin Group 8
“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
Before the game began, the four teams at Alga observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the September 11 tragedy, followed by a heartfelt rendition of God Bless America.
Worden Williams 27 – The Plotkin Group 8
Pizza Port Brewery 27 The Draft 6
Worden Williams 27 Plotkin Group 8
Worden Williams 27 Plotkin Group 8
PPB came alive today after sleep walking the last two games. That was unfortunate for the Draft, who still played decently even though they were missing 3 good players.
Leading hitters for The Draft were Super Sub Cathy McDonald 3/4, Mary O’Brien 2/3 along with Elizabeth Bailey, who also had a triple. Rich Keefer pitched well.
Leading hitters for PPB were Eugene Smith 5/5 w/3 doubles, a triple and 7 RBIs, Mark Lehman 5/5 w/5 RBIs, Super Defensive Pitcher Ken Thompson, Roney Lewis and Leo McFall were all 4/5 w/3 RBI’s each, Super sub Steve Doan & David Buck were both 3/4, Rich Lavacot added a bases loaded clearing double, Tom Bernacka added a bases loaded triple. Dale Miller & Marty Topper both singled in a run.
Both teams thank Al Cabacungan, who umpired perfectly.
Gaspar 14 Village Pie Shop 4
Carlsbad Inn 12 Carlsbad Police Assoc 5
Carlsbad Inn 12 Carlsbad Police Assoc 5
Shutouts? Low scores? Umpires making accurate calls? What's going on here? If it weren't fake news, I'd blame it all on global warming. Or maybe Biden.
In any case, there were lots of zeros on the scoreboard at today's game between the Pie Shoppers and the Physical Therapists: both teams managed to score in only 3 innings each. But the PTer's scored 14 runs combined in the 1st, 2nd, and 6th where the Pie Shoppers only scored 4 runs combined in the 6th, 8th, and 9th, and Gaspar triumphed 14-4.
VPS was led by 4 for 4 hitting from John Violett and Dario Santana, and 3 hits each from Rick Shaw, David Ward, Sheree Parsons, and Mike Wallman.
Oscar Delgado , Pat Steele, Jeff Schnieder, Gene LaChimia, Dan Miserany, and Karen Smith had 3 hits each for the Gasparites, with both Jeff and Gene hitting homers, and Pat driving in 4 runs. But it was Gaspar's defense--especially in the infield--that held VPS to 4 runs.
With respect to subs, VPS thanks John and Mike, and Gaspar thanks Phil Urbina. And both teams thank Greg Lorton for damn near perfect umpiring!!!
One final comment: as a survivor of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 [had it not been for the heroes on United Flight 93, I don't think I would be here today], I know I share with every NCSS player that we will never forget those who lost their lives 24 years ago. Barry A
Carlsbad Inn 12 Carlsbad Police Assoc 5
Carlsbad Inn 12 Carlsbad Police Assoc 5
Carlsbad Inn 12 Carlsbad Police Assoc 5
Game write ups for this sportswriter have been few and far between so far, so time to shake off the dust from the inkwell (er, keyboard) and bring you the lowdown. Both the Inners and the Coppers played great defense today, in no small part due to excellent slingers on the mound: Steve Berry for CBI and Rod Johnson for CPA. CBI was also boosted by the reappearance of our fearless third baseman, Joe Dimambro, back from his leisurely European river cruise.
After holding CPA scoreless in the top half of the 1st inning, CBI exploded for a fiver, the first one we’ve had in a while. CBI maintained their lead the rest of the game, adding a couple of runs in the 4th and another five spot in the 7th inning to win the game 12 - 5.
CPA was led by shortstop Jeff Van Siclen, 3/3 with a couple of runs scored, Jeff Payton 2 for 3 with a triple and RBI, Al Castaneda 2 for 4 (and who seemed to be perennially on base). Great catches by Dan Menendez in left, Sherre Lovick in right and Craig Wheatcroft who caught up to a long fly ball to left center.
CBI was finally in a hitting mode today, especially with the middle of the lineup, led by Jerry Smith (3/3, HR and 3 RBIs), Joe Dimambro (3/3, triple and 2 RBIs), Mike Gallagher (3/3, 2 RBIs) and Tony Trifiletti (3/3). Also contributing with 2 for 3 days were Dennis Kemp, Rich Reynolds, Dan Smith and Randy Agadoni.
Bye: Nucci's
Tuesday, September 9th
Gaspar 21 Plotkin Group 13
Worden Williams 12 Village Pie Shop 10
Worden Williams 12 Village Pie Shop 10
Today at Pine, the top of the Plotkins really hit the ball hard: led by Frank Weishaar going 4 for 4 and Dave Erwine's homer, the first 8 Plotkins had 22 hits in 32 at bats.
But it wasn't enough to overtake the Gaspars. With both Pat Steele and Andy Balas going 4 for 5--and each hit a homer--and Guy McCord going 4 for 4, the Gaspars never trailed. Gene LaChimia, Oscar Delgado, and Tom Redmond also helped the Gaspar attack, each with 3 hits.
PG made it close [10 to 8] in the 5th, but the Gasparites pulled away with 11 runs in the next 3 innings. Good pitching on a hot, sunny day from Russ Rooperian for Gaspar and Bob Baptista for PG..
Worden Williams 12 Village Pie Shop 10
Worden Williams 12 Village Pie Shop 10
Worden Williams 12 Village Pie Shop 10
“I didn’t say it, but if I had, I’d probably deny it anyway.” Undisclosed NCSS Manager.
It was a typical WW tight game, this time against VPS. After a tie score in 4 innings, VPS put a scare into WW by getting 5 runs in the 7thinning to take the lead by 3. But the WW defense stepped it up to stop VPS from scoring any more runs. And the WW bats were able to score 3 in the 8thto tie the game, and then 2 more in the 9th to complete the win.
VPS batting stars were Brian Turner with 2 home runs, Jerry Galiley with 1 home run. Also, Brian, Sheree Parsons, and Kirsten Mildbrandt were all 3 for 4 today.
WW batting stars were Dan Griffin with a home run, Bob Buscher batting 5 for 5, and Gary Fisher batting 4 for 4 with a sacrifice fly.
Both teams thank Randy Agadoni for umpiring the last few innings after umpiring the PG/CPA game, and calling less "flat" pitches ;)
Carlsbad Police Assoc 14 Pizza Port Brewery 9
Carlsbad Police Assoc 14 Pizza Port Brewery 9
Carlsbad Police Assoc 14 Pizza Port Brewery 9
TBA
Nucci's 12 The Draft 2
Carlsbad Police Assoc 14 Pizza Port Brewery 9
Carlsbad Police Assoc 14 Pizza Port Brewery 9
September 9 dawned cool and overcast at Calavera 2 as the Nucci’s Meatballs hosted The Draft Dodgers in mortal combat (well maybe more like inconsequential combative banter). The field was wet from morning dew, but the Meatball’s embraced their newfound motto, “the field is our friend”. The skies cleared by the third inning.
For the first time this season, the Meatballs fielded their entire team, welcoming back Erin Spoden following rehab from surgery. Eager to dispose of last season’s nickname (“Hank Erin”), she made a casual basket catch on the first ball hit to her in left field, earning her the nickname “Willie Mays”. (or was it “Willie Mays Hayes” from Major League?) With the full team, Nucci’s resembled a well-oiled machine on defense, putting some space between them and the Dodgers early.
The Meatballs were able to hold off the heart of the Dodger’s lineup and keep them scoreless for seven innings mainly through stellar defense but also the Dodger’s propensity to hit the ball right at fielders. By the start of the seventh, Nucci’s had already scored 10 runs. The Meatballs tag-teamed their pitching between Lil Keehan and Jack Schwarzel, and Jack continued to maintain his season-long 0.0 ERA. In doing so, they held the Dodgers to 36 at-bats, allowing 12 hits but turning three double plays. On the other side, Rich Keefer held Nucci’s to 19 hits with the last six batters only coming up twice.
Mark Prior and super-sub Jerry Smith led the Draft going 3 for 3 including a triple by Jerry. For the Meatballs, Tom Carney, Dave Ash, and Greg Lorton were all 3 for 3. Robert Tahimic, Philip Urbina, and Jack Schwarzel went 2 for 3. Bob Porter went 0 for 3, but does like to see his name in the writeup. He did make quite a few put-outs at first base.
Thanks to Jerry Smith for subbing for The Draft and to Steve Sexton for stepping off The Draft’s bench to umpire. Thanks to Pablo Shook for returning to Nucci’s as official scorekeeper.
Bye: Carlsbad Inn
2025 Season Standings as of 09/11/25
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