Division Standings: Red League  (thru Mar 5)

Game Reports

Implant Periodontics 21 Thomas Pham Dentistry 13

Jerrys take: In a scheduling quirk, this was the third scheduled game of the winter session between Implant Periodontics and Thomas Pham Dentistry.  Todays game wasn’t exactly a fair fight between the two dental shops. Implant came away with the victory 21 to 13 in a game where Implant started slowly on offense and trailed 6 to 2 after 2 innings with Implant’s hitters going only 4 for 10. After that Implant’s offense went on a tear with the team going 27 for 35 in the final 5 innings. What made the contest not a fair fight is that Implant needed 4 substitutes to replace 3 players on injured reserve and 1 player being out of town. Those 4 substitutes carried a lot of the load. Troy MacQueen was 4 for 4 plus a walk, Joe Guzzo was 5 for 5 including 2 home runs, Doug Miller was 4 for 5 with a home run and Gary Finer was 4 for 4. Needless to say…..thank you to our substitutes. The rest of the team was led by Les Zirbel who went 3 for 3 plus a walk. Thanks to plate umpire Al Caillouette and base umpire Lee Libera. And thanks to scoreboard operator Jay Schirpke. It’s hard to believe, but the winter session is now halfway over and the standings are tight from top to bottom. It should be a fun second half.

Scotts take: In the battle for the gold crowned tooth, Lisa and Jerry’s Implant team flip flopped the Thomas Pham team and ultimately came out with a 21-13 win.  Leading hitters for Thomas Pham included Ron Coleman who was 4-5 with a double and homer.  Jeff Nickerson was 3-4 with a double, 2 homers and 6 rbi’s.  Every Pham member had at least one hit.  Including 3 hits for sub Brad Brulotte and Jim McDonald, 2 each for Randy Cihlar, Dave Elkins and Scott Kibby and 1 hit each for Dave Archer, Eric Shouse and Brian Pin.  Thank you to our umpires, the scoreboard operators and for Craig and Don who keep things moving and support our fun.

Thunderbird Auto 19  Janelle Hansen Realty 14

Robs take: A fabulous team effort for the Big Black Machine.   Dave Lawrence had another big game going 4/4 and replicating a human vacuum cleaner at third base.  Good Canadian boy Barry Koch went 4/4, as did pitcher Ralph Hollis including a home run and a nasty knuckle curve. Lead off guy Jay Schripke and one-legged Garry Weslowsky both had 3 hits.   Thank you to Doug Miller for a great day as a sub (for Roger).   Kudos to Dave Elkins and Scott Kibby to officiating.         

Pauls take; Despite two hugh home runs by Joe Guzzo and Joel Breiner it was not enough to defeat the Thunderbirds. Ralph Mckeever was 4/4 and Lee Libera 3/4. Hope we have better luck next week.

Ranalls Realty 22     Angelas Kitchen 12

Erics take: Another beautiful day at the ballpark this afternoon. Ranalls Reality had their 1st attempt at a double header. RR came away with a split. RR battled a tough Angela’s team in game one. Ranalls came out with a 22-12 victory. RR had 38 hits. Hitting stars with a 6/6 day Pete Semenak—with 5 hits (HR) Mike Martin—-4 hits each Lloyd Newlands, Tom Ranalls and Brian Combs (HR)-  3 hits each Don Ranieri, Dean Schoeberl and Eric Swobody. Brian Combs played great defense (SS) today. 

Johns take: Angela's fell behind early on this wind swept day but made a late run to pull within 3 runs late. The Ranall's team wouldn't be denied as they scored 7 in the open inning while Angela's put up a zero. Tom Ranall's Realty came away with a 22 to 12 win today.  Congratulations to the Ranall's Realty team.

Camino del sol Chapel   16   Ranalls Realty 14

Jamies take: The very last game of the day, Ranalls Realty and Camino Del Sol Chapel. CDSC prevailed in the end, 16-14. RR scored 8 ruins in the open 7th, but we hung on, barely, to get the win. It was a blustery day, wind, dust, 30 packs, all kinds of crazy stuff. Dave Hammel's birthday, guys trying to track down fly balls that were blowing around, they did a good job on that, considering the conditions. We need a dome!! Anyway, CDSC almost had them mercied in the 6th, but they're a scrappy bunch, great game. Dave Fusaro, John Blevins and birthday boy Dave H all had 4 hits, Tree had 5 RBI's. Troy had 3 and an intentional walk, Jim Wagaman, Ron Wong and Dave Fleck all had 3 hits. Good pitching by Tom and Ted, considering the conditions. We had a couple of TA players step up and sub for us, Bruce Lowe and Dave Fleck (for Pete Sluys and JD). Thanks very much for helping out guys, much appreciated. Good luck to all the players in the games on Sunday, stay healthy..

Erics take: 2nd game of the double header Ranalls Reality came away with a tough 16-14 loss. Ranalls was behind 16-6 going into the 7th. It was a great come back only to come up 2 runs short. Mike Martin with another outstanding hitting performance 5/5 (HR)—Gary Ambruz 4/4—with 3 hits each Pete Semenak, Lloyd Newlands, Tom Ranalls and JP Guzik.