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 The Carlsbad Inntrepids and the Carlsbad Constables met at Calavera to wrap up the end of the season’s first cycle.

The Inntrepids jumped out early with four in the top of the first but the Constables answered with three in the bottom of the first.  But over the next three innings, CBI added thirteen more to just one from CPA to lead 17-4.  The Inntrepids had their third five run inning in the sixth inning followed by CPA scoring three.  CBI scored three more in the seventh and CPA scored two in the eighth to close out the scoring at 25-9 in favor of CBI.

The Police came in short-handed but were well supplemented by all-star subs Tony Coppin and Bill Codner.  Tony went 4 for 4 with a home run while manager Craig Wheatcroft was also 4 for 4.  Bill Codner was 3 for 4 and was joined by Sheree Parsons and Elizabeth Bailey who also went 3 for 4.

The Inntrepids were led by Randy Agadoni who was 4 for 4 and finished the cycle batting .871.  Kevin Lynch and Greg Lorton both went 3 for 3 plus a walk.  Kevin’s romance with Calavera continued as he launched another rocket to visit two that he had sent to the same area down the hill last Thursday.  He finished the cycle batting .800 with a slugging percentage of 1.720, helped in large part by his team-leading six home runs.  A plethora of CBI hitters went 3 for 4 including Joe Uribe, Jim Goertzen, Mike Murphy, Steve Sexton, Gene Foreman, and the nearly unstoppable Donna Engleman.  Joe Uribe starred on defense at rover with a number of rally-snuffing plays.

CBI finishes the cycle undefeated in first place at 8-0, but only a half game ahead of the Nucci’s Meatballs at 8-1.

Thanks to Tony Coppin and Bill Codner for substituting for Carlsbad Police.  CBI bids a fond farewell to Mike Murphy who completed his temporary assignment by going 18 for 24 (.750) in his six games for the team. 

 Worden Williams jumped out to a 7-1 lead after 2 innings, but Pizza Port Brewery battled back with some clutch hitting batting .660 for the game scoring 22 runs in 6 innings. Both teams defenses were pretty good and their pitchers (Ken Thompson, PPB and Mike Endeman, WW) were excellent.   

Leading hitters for PPB were Mark Lehman 5/5 w/4 RBIs, Pat Steele 4/5 w/2 home runs, a double & 6 RBIs, Brenda Lehman 4/4, Roney Lewis 4/5 w/2 RBIs, Andy Balas 3/5 w/2 doubles, a triple & 3 RBIs, Joe Diambro 3/4 w/5 RBIs, Dan Menendez 3/4, scored 5 runs, Ken Thompson 3/5 w/a double, Joel Kudren 2/4 & David Erwin had a RBI single and scored 5 runs. Ron Silverman played a great 2nd base & added a single.

Leading hitters for WW were Bob Buscher 4/4 w/a 3-run homer & 2 doubles, Gordon Recht 3/5 w/a 3-run homer, Mark Riserbato & Tom Bernacka were 3/5

Both teams thank Barry Anderson’s great old time, take no gruff, umpiring skills. 

Nucci’s channeled the old James Taylor Hit “Steamroller Blues” on Tuesday vs. TPP …♫ I’m a steamroller baby, I’m about to roll all over you ♫

With a beautiful spring morning on tap at Alga, the two sides engaged in mortal combat in the early 8:30 tilt. Proving that old farts are at their best in the early hours of the day, Nucci’s immediately posted a five spot to open things up. Not to be deterred, TPP responded with three runs, including Al Castaneda popping a homer over the hapless head of Kevin Davidge in left center (“missed it by thaaaat much”).

At this point, Nucci’s put the hammer down, scoring another five runs in the second inning and then relentlessly added on in each inning thereafter to open up a 22-8 margin. Reverting back to early season form, the 9th inning flip proved successful, and the contest was decided with five of the final six outs dying in the glove of Nucci shortstop Tom Carney (aka Otto-matic).

Nucci’s offense resembled a 60’s Vegas buffet – eat early and often. The load was shared equally up and down the line-up, with perfect 4/4 days from Robert Tahimic (3 RBI), Jimmy Smyth (3 RBI), and Jack Schwarzel. Carlos Cevallos managed a paltry 3/3 (3 RBI), with the following cadre putting up 3 for 4 tallies – Kevin Davidge, Tom Carney, Al Cabacungan, sub-Mike Weinreich, and Lil Keehan. Lil has taken on a new monikor – Green Machine.

Besides roadrunner Al Castenada going 2 for 2 with the aforementioned HR, leading hitters for TPP all went 2 for 3, including Johnny Brand, Dan Smith, Larry Weinberger and Dave (Nirvana) Grull.

Both teams would like to thank Rick Shaw for maintaining order with stellar umping. 

Whoever said that some games are easy wins certainly didn't see this game between two teams that battled back and forth for the whole game with NINE lead changes. Gaspar struck early, scoring five runs in the top of the first without an out. PG clawed back scoring three in the second and four in the third to take the lead at 7 to 5. GA scored three in the top of the fourth to retake the lead that they held until the bottom of the fifth when PG scored a couple to retake the lead 9 to 8. Things really got crazy in the last three innings with GA taking the lead in each inning and PG taking it right back in the bottom half for a final score of 20 to 19. Obviously both teams had strong hitting throughout their line ups with scoring in every inning. 

Leading the way for GA was Oscar Castillo tormenting his old team by going 5 for 5, Phil Urbina 4 for 5 and Paul Thomas 4 for 6. Cord Cameron was 3 for 4 with a home run and Gene Smith, Barry Stangl and Rick Skidmore all going 3 for 4.

The top of the PG batting order Cathy McDonald, Dennis O'Hern and Robert Kroger were all 4 for 6 and scored three runs, and BTW Robert knocked in 8 runs with two bases loaded triples, including the game winner in the bottom of the 9th. Keith Richards and Dave Ash followed with 4 for 5 days, including a homer by Keith, and Oscar Lara was 5 for 5 with three RBI singles. Pitcher Rich Keefer was also 4 for 5 including the leadoff single in the ninth inning. Everyone in the lineup had at least one hit and just about everyone drove in a run. Dan Akers was pressed into unfamiliar duty in left field and did a fine job defensively as well as collecting a couple hits.

Thanks to Walt Webber for subbing for GA, and to Barry Stangl for loaning a catcher to a short-handed PG. And finally a thank you to Jimmie Martin for umping a game that saw a lot of action on the base paths.

On another beautiful SoCal morning on Alga 2, Mgr. Jeff Payton and his Draft Dodgers brought their bats and cruised to a 23-9 win over Mgr. Joe Raffa's Village People, scoring 5 runs in the first, 4th, and 5th, 3 in the 2nd and 7th, and another 2 in the 3rd. VPS fought back with a 5-spot in the 2nd, and tacked on 1 in the 6th and 7th, and 2 in the 8th after the 'flip.'

Margo Jacobo for the Draft and Rod Johnson for VPS both pitched steady complete games without any walks and lots of 1st pitch strikes. 

The VPS offense was led by David Ward (4/4); Dennis Kemp (3/4); and Jerry Smith (2/4, 2 RBIs). 

The Dodgers hit parade was led by Gene LaChimia (4/5, HR, 6 RBIs); Bob Tompkins (4/5, HR, 6 RBIs), Super-Sub and leadoff hitter Pat Driscoll (5/6); Kirsten Mildbrandt (4/4, RBI); Jeff Payton (4/5, RBI, inning ending HR); Mike Berry (4/4), and Super-Sub Jimmy Smyth (3/4, RBI).  

Defense was steady on both sides. Special recognition to Jerry Smith, Rick Shaw, and loaner catcher Bob Tompkins (for his nimble snag of a foul ball) for VPS, and to Steve Doan, Kirsten Mildbrandt, Super-Sub Pat Driscoll for The Dodgers. Someone will catch a great addition in the mid-season draft!  

VPS wishes to thank Gary Soper and Al Casteneda, and The Draft wishes to thank Jimmy Smyth, for subbing. 

Both teams wish to thank Jonny Brand for a great job umpiring. Not one controversy!