Division Standings: Red League (as of Mar 31)

Game Reports

Implant Periodontics 14   Thunderbird Auto 5

Jerrys take: Well, it was clearly an 8:00 AM game for Implant Periodontics as it took a long time for the offense to get going. However, the offense finally found its way late in the game to take the game against Thunderbird Auto 14 to 5. In the first 4 innings, Implant had a total of 3 hits, hit into 3 double plays and scored 0 runs. Thunderbird did a little better by scoring 4 runs through 4 innings. In the fifth inning Implant finally got some offense going with 8 hits and scored 5 runs, while the defense held Thunderbird scoreless. Implant scored another run in the sixth to take a 6 to 4 lead into the top of the seventh. In the open inning, Implant scored 8 runs with only 1 out to take a 14 to 4 advantage and created a flip-flop situation. Implant defense, highlighted by Pete Semenak’s sprinting fly ball catch, was able to hold Ralph’s and Rob’s offense to a single run in the seventh which secured the win. Implant’s offense was led by Jerry Lubeck going 4 for 4 plus a walk and Pete Sluys going 3 for 3 with a walk. Les Zirbel also added 3 hits. Thank you to our substitutes, Pete Semenak, Pete Sluys and Scott Kibby. Thanks also to the umpires Brian Combs behind the plate, Lloyd Newlands on the bases and scoreboard operator Mike Martin. Thanks also to Ted and Marcia Schneider for providing the hot dogs snacks/lunch for everyone, with an assist from hot dog vendor extraordinaire Ken Silva.

Robs take:  Thunderbird held a 3-0 lead heading into the 5^th inning, but things went sideways from there.   Thanks to Troy, Judd and Don for subbing, and to Brian and Lloyd for officiating.  Thunderbird now goes into spoiler mode for the final three games.

Ranalls Realty  12   Thomas Pham Dentistry 2

Erics take: Ranalls Reality beat Kibby’s Thomas Pham club this morning 12-2. Ranalls made some outstanding defensive plays Jerry Lubeck in Left Center and Brian Combs at Short Stop to hold Thomas Pham to 2 runs.  Offensively Don Ranieri and Dean Schoeberl had 4 hits, with 3 hits each Tom Ranalls and Brian Combs. Thanks Jerry and JD for subbing.

Scotts take: Sometimes you just tip your hat to the other side.  Pitcher Tom Ranalls was masterful holding the Pham dentists to just 2 runs.  The Ranalls D was very good all around as well.  Thanks to sub Pete Sluys who brought his bat and was 3-3 on the day.  Other top hitters included Ron Coleman 3 hits including 2 doubles, Jeff Nickerson with 3 hits and both RBI’s and Dave Elkins 2-3. 

Camino del sol Chapel  13   Janelle Hansen Realty 6

Jamies take: Camino Del Sol Chapel was able to defeat top seed, Beck's Janelle Hanson, in the Grand Red League version of March Madness. I guess the Final Four is next, 3 games left. Score this morning was CDSC 13, JH 6. Camino got off to a good start, which is unusual for us, scoring 5 in the 1st, and never trailed in the game after that. Ted was excellent on the mound (and in the kitchen), limiting Beck's crew to 3 runs in the 1st 6 innings. Our defense was flawless as well, great work team. We also had our complete team this morning, which is always nice to see. Top hitters were Jamie (surprise, surprise), 4 hits, Troy, John B and Pete Sluys, all with 3 hits. Dave H (Tree) played his last game, unfortunately, we are going to miss him. Tom R and Jeff N called an excellent game. And, to top it off, Prez Ted's Hot Dog truck made the trip from Wisconsin to Surprise, great food, good times. Thanks to all involved.   

Pauls take: A poor offensive showing led to an easy defeat of Janelle Hanson by Camino De Sol.  The final score was 13 to 5. Joe Guzzo and Joel Breiner each had 3 hits. Thanks to Mike Martin for coming in late in the game for Al.