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The Calaveras field had dried out enough and the sprinkles were light enough that the two teams decided to try to get the game started. The weather cooperated enough with alternating periods of clouds and sun that we were able to get a whole nine innings in. Although it was cool throughout the bats were hot with runs scored in every inning but two for both teams. It was a close battle through five innings until PG scored five runs in three of the final four innings and held TPP to only three runs in the final four innings for a 25 to 16 win.

This was a total team effort for PG with everyone having at least one hit and all but one driving in at least one run. Leading the way was Cathy McDonald 4 for 5, Dennis O'Hern 3 for 5 with 5 runs scored, Robert Kroger 5 for 5 with 3 RBIs, Keith Richards 4 for 4 with 5 RBIs, and a hobbled Dave Ash going 4 for 4 with a homer and 7 RBIs. Oscar Lara and Dick Wood were both 3 for 4 and our sub, Andy Balas, was 2 for 4.

TPP had several hitting stars also with Larry Weinberger going 5 for 5, Jonathan Brand 4 for 5, Dave Buck 4 for 4, Dave Grull 3 for 4 and their sub, Pat Steele going 3 for 4 with 5 RBIs,

Thanks to Roney Lewis for umping and making all the right calls in a game with a lot of traffic on the base paths.

In a battle between two 1-3 teams on a brisk morning at Alga 3 with a touch of rain, some sun, some clouds, and a strong wind blowing out toward left field, The Draft came out on top with a 15-7 win over CPA.
Backed by steady pitching by Frankie Burns and solid defense from both the outfield and infield, The Draft Dodgers offense rose from its 3 game slump and scored in 5 of 8 turns at the plate, with 5 in the 3rd, and 3 each in the 1st, 5th, and 8th innings. CPA came right back in the 1st with 2 runs, and added 2 more in the 3rd; but seemed to be victims of good defensive positioning by the Dodgers throughout the game. Down 15-4 after the 8th, The Draft called for a Flip. CPA rallied with 3 more in their 9th; but it wasn't enough.

The Draft attack was led by Bob ("Greased Lightening") Tompkins (4/4, 3 RBIs); Gene LaChimia (3/4, triple, 4 RBIs); Dale Miller (3/4, 3 RBIs); Mgr. Jeff Payton (3/4, 2 RBIs); and super-sub Cord Cameron (3/4, RBI). 

Pete Zavala pitched a very steady complete game for CPA with zero walks. CPA's attack was led by Mark Pedote (4/4); Bob Loperena (3/4); Gary Fischer (3/4); and super-sub and hot corner caretaker Joe Diambro (3/4).

Both teams wish to thank Jimmie Martin for a fine job umpiring. CPA thanks Joe Diambro and Bill Condon and The Draft thanks Cord Cameron for subbing. 

“One gets the mine, the other gets the shaft.” A sign seen on the wall of a divorce lawyer.

To say that no lead is safe in senior softball would be a severe understatement. And today’s game between Worden Williams and The Village Pie Shoppe was a textbook example of how big leads have disappeared faster than a one-hit wonder’s music career. With a commanding 24-4 lead heading into the eighth inning, the Dubs only saw clear sailing and blue skies ahead. But wait, the skies suddenly darkened and the waves were choppy when a voice from the VPS dugout yelled “We ain’t dead yet!” And they meant it. VPS roared back with seven runs in the eighth and four more in the ninth, closing the gap to 24-15. With the bases loaded and two outs, the tension was high before WW finally secured the last out, letting out an audible sigh of relief.

WW’s early dominance came from four consecutive five run innings, fueled by flawless performances at the plate from Bob Buscher, Mark Riserbato (4 RBIs), Mike Endeman (2 RBIs), and Gordon Recht (4 RBIs). Power hitters Tom B., Gordon R., and John S. each launched home runs, while John Symanski added four RBIs to help seal the win.

Despite being shorthanded, VPS put up a fight, tallying 15 runs behind stellar hitting from David Ward (5-for-6), Sherre Lovick (5-for-6), and Dennis Kemp (5-for-5). Larry Wadalavage and Steve Berry stepped up as key fill-ins, making strong contributions.

A special nod goes to super sub Leigh Peterson, who swapped his player’s cap for an umpire’s hat and delivered a top-notch performance behind the plate. And finally, a shout out to David Ward for setting up the field, even as part of the visiting team.

On a blustery day at Pine Park, the Carlsbad Innsufferables hosted the Nucci’s Meatballs in a game promoted earlier as the Clash of the Titans.  The matchup was about as close as you could get on paper.  Nucci’s came in 5-0 having outscored their opponents by an average score of 19-9.  CBI came in at 4-0 outscoring their opponents by an average score of 20-10.

The Innsufferables jumped out early and led 4-0 after the second inning, but the Meatballs rallied with five in the top of the third.  The lead bounced back and forth for the next two innings with the Meatballs leading 7-6 through the top of the fifth.  At that point the CBI defense stiffened with Nucci’s numerous hot shots finding the gloves of CBI fielders.  The CBI offense got into gear, and they outscored Nucci’s 14-2 for the rest of the game as Nucci’s had trouble stringing together hits.  In the end, the Innsufferables won 20-9 in a game that once again was much closer than the final score would indicate.

Nucci’s offense seemed snakebit aside from their five-run third. Jimmy Smyth, Mike Weinrich, and Karen Smith each went 2 for 3.

Loooouuu Chartz and Mike Murphy led CBI both going 4 for 4 and Lou led the team with five RBIs.  Randy Agadoni, Gerald Itkin, and Mark Remas were 3 for 4, and Randy hit the game’s only home run.  Joe Uribe was 2 for 3.

Thanks to Donato Domaguin for a fortunately non-memorable job behind the plate.

Bye: Pizza Port Brewery

        Gaspar