Division Standings: Red League   (thru Feb 12)

Game Reports

Implant Periodontics 13  Angelas Kitchen 12

Jerrys take:  In a very close game Implant Periodontics edged out the previously unbeaten Angela’s Kitchen team 13 to 12. The Angela’s Kitchen team coach by Vern Mclean’s and absentee coach John Boland jumped out early to a 7 to 2 lead through 3 innings, but IP struck back with 2 in the fourth and 5 in the fifth while holding the home team scoreless in those 2 innings. At the end of fifth Implant held a narrow 9 to 7 advantage. Both teams scored 2 in the sixth. Implant then scored 2 more in the top of the seventh and held a 4 run lead. Anglea’s mounted a charge and scored 3 runs quickly, but with 2 outs, Dave Lawrence made a game saving fly ball running catch near the left field foul line to end the game. I think Implantshould submit a request to play all of our remaining games on Thursday afternoons. In two Tuesday games Implant has scored a total of 5 runs, but in two Thursday games Implant has scored 35 runs. I don’t know how else to explain it. The Implant offense today was led by Dave Lawrence who went 4 for 4, and Tom Rinehart and Dean Schoeberl who both went 3 for 4. Thank you to our 4 subs, Dave Lawrence, Dean Schoeberl, Jim Wagaman and Jeff Nickerson, who contributed a 2 run home run in the sixth inning. Thank you also to umpires Ron Wong calling balls and strikes and JD Dillree for handling the bases as well as John Blevins for pushing the scoreboard buttons.

Verns take: Another great day for ball and Angelas took on Lisa and Jerry's Impact squad. Angelas guys started strong and after 2 held a 7-2 lead. Then the bats went silent and Implant plated 5 in 5 to take a 2 run lead. The final two innings were interesting as Impact got a homer from Jeff N and took a 13-9 lead heading into Angelas last at bat, Angeles plated 3 with the tying run on 3rd when Dave L made an outstanding catch on Ken S's bullet to left field! OH the agony of defeat! This was tournament week so thanks to our many subs - Mike M, Jay S, Dave E, Dave A and Judd P. The hit parade was led by Dave A with a 4-4, Gary F with a 3-4 and a double, Vern M with 3-4 and a triple. There were some great catches in Left center as Gary F took two hits away (off his shoe tops!)  Congrats to the  Impact squad  who played a gritty game and hit the ball in the gaps on numerous occasions! Thanks to Umpires JD D and Ron W and John B in the tower! See you next week as the squads settle in after the cruisers and the tourney folks are back!

Camino del sol Chapel  14    Thunderbird Auto  6

Jamies take: Another beautiful, sunny "Thirsty Thursday", drones were dropping 30 packs from the sky. They had to shut down Luke Air Force Base. Much fun. Camino Del Sol had a very successful week, winning both our games to get our record back to 2-2. Today's game against Thunderbird Auto was a 14-6 victory. Once again, our defense was outstanding, specifically the play of subs Pete and Jerry, Troy and JD. Also, a tip of the cap to 2B John Blevins and pitcher Ted for their superb play. TA hit the ball hard all over, but our guys were somehow able to make great plays. Dave (Tree) led the hit parade with 3 hits and 4 RBI's, Troy had 3 and a SAC, Jerry, Ted and JD had 3 hits and the rest of us all had 2 hits. Thanks to our super subs today, Jerry Lubeck and Pete Semenuk, filling in for tournament players Fusaro and Sluys. Also, hats off to all the guys that were on the field all day helping out the other teams, some playing 3 games. The level of sportsmanship is outstanding. Have a good weekend. 

Robs take:  As per Jamie’s take, the Thunderbird squad hit the ball hard all game long, but they seemed to be artificially guided into the gloves of the CDSC defense…….another conspiracy theory. We will take the loss and move on to next week.   Thanks to subs Ron (for Barry), Dale (for Roger) and Judd (for Bruce).   Thanks also to the game officials.

Janelle Hansen Realty  24  Thomas Pham Dentistry  20

Jeffs take: It was a beautiful day for softball at the field of dreams and as Ernie Banks would say, “ let’s play two” So that is what the Janelle Hansen Realty One Team was scheduled to do Thursday. With a line up featuring five subs, one added at the last minute, the JHRO drilled the Thomas Pham Dentistry team 24-20. Aided by a grand slam homer from sub Ken Silva, the JHRO team had a 18-10 lead. However, five runs in the fifth and sixth by the TPD team put the Realtors in a 20-16 deficit. A six run seventh and a goose egg by the home team culminated with a JHRO victory,  Thanks to our subs Dave Hammel 5/5, Craig Nelson 4/5 including a home run, Ken Silva 5/5 and a triple away from the cycle, Garry Weslowsky 4/5 and Jeff Silversteen 3/5  Everyone on the drafted team had at least two hits. Todays game also featured the return of Ed Hickox 3/5.  Thanks to the umpires and scoreboard operator.

 Scotts take: A good game was played in the 2:15 match.  Thomas Pham took a 20-18 lead into the 7^th.  Janelle came up with a 6 spot in the top of the 7^th and the Pham dentistry team couldn’t score in the bottom of the 7^th to fall 24-20.  Pham scored 5 runs in 4 different innings, twice without recording an out.  But, unfortunately, in the other 3 innings they couldn’t muster a run.  Ultimately, the game winning hit was a long bomb by Craig Nelson-congrats to the Janelle Hansen realty team.  3 Thomas Pham players had perfect days at the plate, led by Jeff Nickerson who was 4-4 with a triple, a homer and 7 rbi’s.  Scott Kibby was 4-4 with a homer 4 runs and 4 rbi’s.  Dave Elkins was 4-4 with 3 runs and 3 rbi’s.  Other top hitters included Greg Allseitz 4-5, Dave Archer 3-4 and Ron Coleman 3-5.  Jim McDonald and subs Vern McLean and Rob White each had 2 hits.  Thanks to Jamie and JD for umping and Mike Martin on the big board.  The Thomas Pham team looks to bounce back with the opening game on Tuesday for the Implant Periodontics team

Ranalls Realty    17        Janelle Hansen Realty   16

Erics take: Ranalls Reality played in the Thursday afternoon finale. Ranalls came away with an unbelievable 17-16 victory over Janelle Hanson. Ranalls down 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th—-Tom Ranalls ended the game with a 3 run Walk Off over the left center wall. This walk off covered a lot of wounds from coach Eric (strike out and throw out at 2nd with a slide)—-thank you Tom.  Hitting stars with 4 hits Lloyd Newlands, Don Ranieri and Dean Schoeberl. With 3 hits each: Tom Ranalls (walk off!!!!), Mike Martin, Pete Semenak and Gary Finer (thanks for subbing Gary). Thank you Dave Elkins and Greg Allseitz umpires duties. See everyone next week.

Jeffs take: The nightcap, not the kind the Thirsty Thursday group is known for, was the battle of the realtors. The Janelle Hansen Realty One team started out eyeing a sweep, but instead they were the victims of a three run walk off home run from Tom Ranalls. The JHRO bats dramatically cooled down after the fifth as they were only able to produce one run in the final three frames while Ranalls team plated 8. Players  with at least three hits were Lee L, Silva, Nelson (3 run homer) Houghton, Weslowsky, Todd P. and Silversteen. Thanks to the umpiring crew of Allseitz and Jamie White along with Jimmy Mac in the scorers tower. Have a great weekend. Next scheduled contest for the JHRO team is Tuesday @ 9:15 versus Ralph and Rob’s Thunderbird Automotive squad