Miller's 10 - McHoul's 8
On a beautiful morning it was the battle on the funeral homes, Miller's beating McHoul's 10-8. McHoul's opened up the scoring with 4 runs, but Miller's came back with 3 as John Warman hit a homer. Miller's later scored 5 in the 3rd to take a lead. After that both teams had goose eggs in the next 3 innings. McHoul's did tie it up in the 7th, but Miller's added 2 more runs to take the lead. Miller's was led by John Warman who had 2 doubles and a homer and played excellent defense. Tom Borell went 3/3. Dave Napolillo and Joe (Pug) Pennachio added 2 hits. Mike Capra pitched a great game for the win.
Another great defensive battle between McHoul's and Miller's, with Miller's prevailing 10-8. For McHoul's Mike Healy went 3 for 3, with Emil Viola, Paulie Lastowski, Tony Dalia, Phil Chontos, Frank Goberish, Carey Wasserberg and Louie Rosenberg batting 2 for 3.
J&N 22 - A&R 13
It was a game for the ages. J&N versus A&R. Two teams fighting to move up the standings ladder and stay out of the 8/9 playoff game. J&N had lost the lead in a heartbreaking defeat just the week before, playing with a skeleton crew. But now, fully staffed we were hungry and loaded for bear. A&R jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first and we were tied at 8 after 4 innings. Then J&N put together a 5 spot and we were off to the races. Like a thoroughbred racehorse, we kept speeding along, winning inning after inning and padding our lead as we sprinted past the finish line. Joe DiChiara’s pitching was controlled and precise as he kept their hitters off balance and unable to mount an attack. Our defense was outstanding and selfless. We turned several double plays, including an unusual 4-3-6 dp. Mark Battistoni played incredibly up the middle, doing his best Reed Richards impression (Fantastic Four is available at a theatre near you) by stretching his arm, hand or glove, or whatever, impossibly high and grabbing both liners and throws that had no right being caught. He even saved Stan Silverman, who ended his one game streak of not dropping a fly ball, from earning a well-deserved E11 by grabbing the expletive laden throw in and slapping the tag on the opportunistic seeking base runner at second. Tony Scaduto was no slouch either, gobbling up both ground balls as well as liners and pop ups. Bill Volpe made what might have been the play of the day with a great stop at first rolling in the dirt and trying to make the final lunge for the bag. A well-deserved team victory, with everyone hitting, fielding and running the bases. Hitting stats for J & N: George Hammer 1/3, run, Jaime Pagan 3/4, 3 runs, 2 RBIs, Von Ahouse 3/4, 3 runs, rbi, Mark Battastoni 3/3, walk, triple, 3 runs, 5 RBI’s, Joe DiChiara 4/4, run, 2 RBI’s, Stan Silverman 4/4, 2 runs, 2 RBI’s, Tony Scaduto 4/4, 2 runs, 2 RBI’s, Steve Savod 3/4, triple, 2 runs, RBI, Jeff Noe 3/4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs, Rick Brettholz 2/3, run, Michael Spinelli Jr 1/3, rbi, Bill Volpe 1/3, double, 2 RBI’s,
Dick Michel 2/3, run.
Mountain View Ranch 19 - Michael's 3
Mountain View was led by Gary Lasko, Bill Hanchett and John Cacciola with 4 hits each. Mike Rassin and John Berrocal each had 3 hits.
Mountain View Ranch squeaked by Michael's 19 to 3. Stats for Michaels: Ben Anker 2-3, Mike Lynch 2-3, Ralph Bondi 2-3, Stan Smilkstein 2-3 (2rs).
Arlington Grill 23 - Doyle's 7
Arlington Bar and Grill defeats Doyle's 23-7. Chris Thomas, Jim "Doc" Ranucci and Angelo Sblendorio all had 4 hits. Angelo was the winning pitcher and one of his hits was a home run. Mark Joao, Pat Towne and Mike Brooks each had 3 hits with Brooksie hitting a home run. Jim D'Aleo played sparkling defense.