Wednesday July 1, 2026 (Week 10)

TaxBrakes 21 - A&R 17

TaxBrakes defeated A&R 21-17 in a wild 9 inning game in the broiling heat prevailing with some tough pitching by Andy Endsley and closer Joe DiChiara. TaxBrakes made some clutch plays and scored a boatload of runs with 2 outs. Joe Wassweiler set the tone going 5-5 with 4RBI, and Emil Sandman Viola exploding going 3-4 with 3HR, 7RBI, followed by Larry Stewart 2-4, 4RBI, Mike Spinelli (2), Donnie’s Black and Jim Thorne with 3 hits each. Mike Spinelli (1), Gary Dimagio and Pete Longobardi followed with 2 hits each. It was a total team effort to secure the win against a very good A&R team.

Today at Whitesell TaxBrakes beat A&R 21 to 17 in 9 innings. Stats for A&R: Johnny O 4-4 (3rs 3B}, Eddie Smilkstein 4-5 (2rs1rbi), Gary Lasko 3-5 (2rs 3rbi 2 triples}. Tom Robinson 3-5 (3rs1rbi), Joe Paolini 3-4 (3rbi), John Pucylowski 3-4 (3rbi), Ben Anker 2-5 (2rs 2rbi) Steve McGee 2-4 (2rs1rbi}, Stan Smilkstein 2rbi. Special thanks to Johnny O and Gary Lasko for helping out a depleted A&R squad.

Pizza Time 23 - McHoul's 11

Pizza Time played well on both sides of the field, Timely Hitting, Great Defense and only giving 3 outs an inning led to a 23-11 victory. The offense came out hitting with 5 runs in the top of the 1st and 6th innings, then 4 runs in the 5th and 8th innings. PT scored in every inning but the 3rd. The infield of Freddie Patterson, Rick Seirra, Mark Batastoni, Maurice Ragusa and Louie Rosenberg played solidly and made the plays when needed. The outfield of Reggie Dolson and Mike Vuozzo, Mike "Razz" Rassin and Pete Schwarze [Bye week player, Thank you So much Pete] held down the outfield. Da' Coach on the mound and Angelo DiGregorio catching worked well together. It was a game based on who could withstand the heat of the day, both teams played well considering the weather. Stats: Reggie Dolson 3-5 2runs 2rbi. Mark Batastoni 3-4 3runs 3rbi (2 Hustle doubles). Rick Sierra 3-5 2runs 2rbi. Pete Schwarze 3-5 4runs 3rbi. Maurice Ragusa 3-5 4runs (played a great 2nd base). Mike Vuozzo 4-5 2runs 2rbi (played great outfield). Da' Coach" 4-5 1run 4rbi, (pitched a complete game). Freddie Patterson 3-5 2runs, 1rbi (Played a great 3rd base!) Mike "Razz" Rassin 3-4 1run (hit the ball well). Louie "The Warrior" Rosenberg 2-4 2runs 2rbi (Played a great First base! He Battled the heat). Angelo DiGregorio had great at Bats!! 1Rbi (Caught the whole game). I want to wish Everyone a Safe and Blessed 4th Of July!!  HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!! Thank our Military.....

At today's Digilio oven, Pizza Time came out sizzling hot while McHoul's played stone-cold dead. Although we did match them with 5 in the first, the sweat in our eyes created a river of errors which probably gave them an extra 13 runs. Simply put, they were hot, we were not. Tony Dalia led our offense going 4-4, Rodney Deloatch, Jack Baxter and Steve Savod added 2 hits apiece. Hope you all have a Happy Fourth!

Miller's 13 - Arlington Grill 4

At Sports Park Jr, Miller's fired up the grill for an early 4th of July win beating Arlington Grill 13-3. Joe Yanarella went 3/3 with a walk, Jeff Noe 3/4, Angelo Sblendorio 3/3, Carlos Cyclone Vasquez 3/3 and Tom Spider DeRito 3/3. Dave Anduze 2/3 with 2 doubles and the other Dave Lowitz 2/3. Many of the hits came with 2 outs. Again, it was the defense that turned off the propane of the Grill’s bats. The Grill must have hit 7 hard hit balls but right at the well-defended Miller's infield wall. Angelo Sblendorio (Winning pitcher) pitched well with help from lefty reliever Phil Chontos who closed it out -to make it “Miller Time“. Miller's would like to wish the league and their family a safe and happy 250th July 4th.

Miller’s defeats Arlington Bar and Grill, 13 to 4. For the Grill: Rod Whitby was 3 for 3, Jack Hale was 2 for 2, Mark Joao, John McGowan, Paul Lastowski, and Denny Curtis were all 2 for 3, Drew D’Angelo and Ralph Bondi played great defense.

Doyle's 23 - J&N 9

Behind the pitching of Flash Prisco and Bill Hild, Doyle's beat J&N 23 -9. Excellent defense by Rob McIsaac, Brian Linn, Tom Hotailing, Al Hicks, Jim Guarnacio and Scott Babrowsky held J&N to 4 runs over the first six innings. John Cacciola 4-4 4 runs scored, 

Rob McIsaac 4-4 5 rbis 2 doubles 1 triple, Brian Linn 3-3 3 runs scored, Bill Hild 3-3 2 doubles 5rbis, Jim Guarnaccio 3-3, Scott Babrowsky 3-3 3rbis, George Norris a double and triple, Stan Zmudzinski 2 hits, Pat Towne 2 hits, Rick Willigan 2 hits.

Doyle’s defeated J & N at Sports Park Sr today by the score of 23-9 but it wasn’t as close as the score would lead one to believe. Oh sure J&N would get up and score one run but then Doyle’s would get up and score 5. It was like watching the swimmers at Martha’s Vineyard and hearing DaNa….DaNa…. You just knew that it wasn’t our day. Offensive stats for J&N: Tommy Giordano 3/3 with 3 RBI’s and a run scored, Dan Doyle 2/3 with a Home Run an RBI and a RS, Jim Kirzoncic 2/3 with a triple and a RS, John Warman 2/3 with an RBI and 2 RS, Frank Goberish 2/3, Russ Gilmore, George Hammer and Tom Milholm also had RBI’s.

Reminder

The start time for games in July and August is 9:00 am.

Wednesday June 24, 2026 (Week 9)

Arlington Grill 16 - Mountain View Ranch 8

Arlington Grill defeats Mountain View 16 to 8. Everyone on the team had at least 1 hit, most had more. Everyone contributed, a complete team victory. The top hitters: Ralph Bondi, Mike Brooks, John McGowan and Rod Whitby all had 3 hits, one of Rod's was a home run. John McGowan pitched a complete game victory.

Pizza Time 19 - J&N 4

Pizza Time played it best all-around game of the year, great defense, timely hitting and everyone stepped up to contribute in the win. Only scoring 58 runs in 7 games, average of 8 runs a game...PT broke out and pushed 19 runs across the board. Stats: Reggie Dolson 2-4 1run 4rbi, Mark Batastoni 3-3 3runs, 1rbi, Rick Sierra 2-3 2runs 2rbi, Mike Vuozzo 1-2 1run 1rbi, Maurice Ragusa 2-4 1run, Tom Borell 4-4 1run 3rbi, B-man Edwards 1-3 1run [clutch hitting] , Mike "Razz' Rassin 2-2  2runs 1rbi, Da'Coach 2-3 2runs 1rbi, Freddie Patterson 2-3 1rbi, Tony Scaduto 2-3 1run 1rbi [Played a great 3rd base], Anthony Navarra 3-3 2runs 2rbi [Played a great 1st base] Louie Rosenberg 3-3 2runs [great all-around game] Angelo DiGregorio  hit the ball hard, had productive at bats. The Infield combination of Mark, Rick, Tom and Tony turned 3 double plays. 

We were on a break! J&N had a bye last week and while our bodies showed up for the game, apparently someone forgot to tell us bring our softball skills back to the field this week. It was a perfect storm. Pizza Time hit, clutch hit, fielded and ran the bases well. J&N did nothing well. Offensive stars for J&N: Dan Diesing hit a 3-run homer, Tom Giordano had an RBI and Stan Silverman went 2/2 with a walk and a run scored. Thaaats all folks. 

Miller's 14 - TaxBrakes 9

At Sports Park Junior, Miller's continued the winning ways by defeating TaxBrakes by the score of 14-9. This was a close game as both teams played really good defense. Joe Yanarella led Miller's going 4/4. Jeff Noe and Dave Anduze added 3 hits. Phil Chontos, Dan Sopchack, Rich Hill, Spider DeRito had 2 hits. Carlos Vasquez had 2 doubles. But it was the Miller's defense that kept them in the game. On a blooper with men on base, Joe Yanarella made an over the shoulder catch to stop TaxBrakes from scoring. Jeff Noe made a diving catch in the gap and with 1st and 2nd and nobody out, Chris Thomas made a great catch, coming in on the ball, that kept TaxBrakes from scoring. The infield also turned 2 double plays. Phil Chontos was the winning pitcher. If it wasn’t for TaxBrakes' Shortstop Emil Viola making 3 great defensive plays, this game could have been a blowout. Miller's would like to wish Sammy Duke a speedy recovery from his knee surgery.

TaxBrakes was defeated by Miller's by a score of 9-14. Mostly a well-played game with good defense and great pitching by Rick Bretholtz against a team that scored 76 runs in their last 3 games. Notable offensive players for TaxBrakes are as follows: Larry Stewart 4-4 (4R, 1RBI), Joe Wassweiler 4-4 (1R, 1RBI), Emil Viola 3-4 (1R, 4RBI), Roger Merritt 3-4 (2RBI),

Pete Longobardi 2-4 (2R, 2RBI).

McHoul's 23 - A&R 13

At Sports Park Sr., McHoul's was able to outlast A&R 23-13.  McHoul's began with a 5 run first, only to have A&R return the favor. After 4 innings A&R was up 9-8.  The second half belonged to McHoul's with a 7 run eighth to seal the deal. McHoul's had a good team effort with runs scored throughout the lineup.  Kevin Laffin and Steve Savod both went 3-3 and a walk. Jack Baxter celebrated his return with 3 hits. Other 3's went to Rodney Deloatch, Tony Dalia, and Joe Karam.  Bill Volpe added two hits, one being a home run. Bill Hanchett, Dave Napolillo and Rick Wetzel added 2 hits with Bill and Rick drawing a walk as well. Even Jim Flood joined in with 2 hits and a walk. Everyone on the team contributed to end the first half of the season on a positive note.

It was close until McHoul's erupted for 7 runs in the top of the 8th to run away from A&R and win 23 to 13. Stats for A&R: Lou Post 3-4(1rs1rbi), Joe Paolini 3-4(3rs1rbi3B), Pat Rose 3-3(2rs1rbi), Stan Smilkstein 3-4(2rs3rbi), John Pucylowski 2-4(2rbi), Tom Robinson 2-4(2rs), Ed Bergamini 2-4 (1rs1rbi), Mike Cring and Eddie Smilkstein both with 2 rbi.