VFW vs Alan Jay Auto
Firstly, on Diamond "A", it was a battle for FIRST place. Both teams had key players missing but the game proved to be a nail biter.
The battle began...The gloves were off... well, sort of... as the temperatures were a cool 49degrees by first pitch. But each team weathered (pun intended) through and certainly showed that everyone came to play.
After battling back and forth, the game was tied 10-10 after 5 innings.
VFW came to bat in the top of the 8th inning and Chris Wills put on a base running clinic and charged home to give VFW the lead.
In the bottom of the 8th, VFW was able to hold off the mighty bats of Alan Jay Auto to win the game 11-10 to take sole possession of First Place.
Both pitchers pitched strong games with VFW's Lester Osbeck earning the win.
--- Ken Gelinas
It was a cold day and a battle of attrition. Both teams were missing multiple players due to injuries and serious medical concerns. Special prayers for Bobby Vasher and Ken and Phyllis Lloyd.
In the battle for first place, VFW came out victorious 11-10. It was 10-10 after 5 innings and neither team could muster a run until the 8th when Chris Wills raced home to take the lead. Alan Jay failed to score in their half of the final inning. Dick Cook made a great play of a fly ball with an over the shoulder catch and then had the presence of mind to throw back to second base where Cathy Collier retired the runner trying to return to tag up. On the offensive side for Alan Jay Auto, Don Dobbert was 2-2 plus 2 walks and 3 runs scored. Dick Cook and Dave Conrad were each 3-4 and 2 RBIs. Mike Martino scored twice and had 2 RBIs also. Dan Crosier chipped in with 2 hits, 2 RBIs and several strong defensive plays at third base. Alan Jay Auto's record fell to 11-4 while VFW improved to 12-3, alone in first place.
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LAKESIDE DEMATOLOGY vs BEN & JERRY'S
Lakeside Dematology and Ben & Jerry's were tied at 11 going into the last inning. In the top of the 8th, Ben & Jerry's scored 9. We only managed to score 1 in the bottom half, for a final of 20 to 12.
Highlights for Lakeside Dermatology included:
Jeff Ayers had 2 doubles.
Curt Glassman pitched a good game and had 3 singles and a double.
Vince Ferrer had 2 singles and a double.
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Chuck Lepo
ELK'S vs McPHAIL'S
Elk's 21
McPhail's 19
Paul 4 out of 4
Stan 4 out of 4
Dave S. 4 out or 4
Rick 4 out of 4
JR 4 out of 4
Elk's had a great day in hits and fielding
Jeff had a hit over the fence to bring home 2 runs
--- Pattie
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