Wednesday May 20, 2026 (Week 4)

Mountain View Ranch 30 - J&N 9

J&N lost to Mountain View Ranch 30-9 and should have just stayed in bed. Mountain View pitched, hit, fielded and ran the bases whereas J&N did not. We hit the ball at people and didn’t catch the ball. We even trotted out our outfield alignment of Dan Doyle in left field and Dan Diesing in right field. Now who doesn’t love a handsome set of Double D’s? 

Anyway Jaime Pagan went 3/3 with a run scored and John Warman went 2/2 with a walk, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI’s. Dan Diesing, Dan Doyle, Stan Silverman, Tom Milholm and Roger Simon each had an RBI or two. Gerard Haugh and Tom Milholm each went 2/3. 

Doyle's 31 - Miller's 7

Doyle's defeated Miller's 31-7, hitting 12 balls out of McPeck field. Excellent defense led Pat Towne, Tom Hotaling, Scott Babrowsky, Jim Guarnaccia, Rob MacIsaac, and Bill Hild, held Miller's to 7 runs and gave Bill Hild the victory. Brian Linn 4 for 4, Jim Guarnaccia 4 for 4,

Rob MacIsaac 4 for 5, 4 doubles, John Cacciola 4 for 5, 2 doubles and one swinging strike out, Tom Hotaling 4 for 5, Doug McCracken 4 for 4, George Norris 4 for 5, 2 doubles, Bill Hild 4 for 5, 3 doubles, Rick Willigan 3 for 4, 1 double.

A&R 21 - Pizza Time 13

Today at Whitesell field A&R Security behind the hitting and pitching of Mike Cring beat Pizza Time 21 to 13. Stats for A&R: Carl Parris 4-4 (4rs3rbi), Tom Robinson 4-4 (3rs4rbi3b) Mike Healey 4-4 (3rs2rbi) Frank McHugh 4-4 (1rs2rbi) Mike Cring 3-4 (3rs3rbi, HR, Winning Pitcher), Steve McGee 3-3 (2rbi) Eddie Smilkstein 2-2 (2rs3rbi), Ben Anker 2-4, Greg Miller 2-4 (3rs), Stan Smilkstein 2-3 (1rs1rbi).

McHoul's 17 - Arlington Grill 3

At Digilio, McHoul's combined a solid defense with a good offense to secure today's victory.  It was one of those days where both aspects of the game came together.  Our rookie, Ed Lyons set the tone in the first inning with two pivotal catches in right field to hold their impressive batting order scoreless.  He must have inspired the team as Bill Hanchett covered 150 feet to make 2 more great catches in left center while Rodney DeLoatch leaped a good 5 feet to grab a streaming line drive in short field while Bob Diggelmann made two more of his nearly impossible catches going back over his head at short. Offensively, Bob, Bill Volpe, Dave Napolillo and Joe Karem added 3 hits apiece while Rodney, Hanchett, Steve Savod and Joe Paoloni added 2 hits and a SAC. Jim Flood pitched a good game but didn't hit worth a damn. Everybody contributed as a team, but I can't mention them all but a great team effort, nevertheless. 

Arlington Bar and Grill was buried by the Funeral Parlor known as McHoul's by a score of 17-3. For the Grill: George Cole, Ralph Bondi, Mark Joao, Paul Lastowski, Mike Brooks and Joe Pennachio all had 3 hits.

Wednesday May 13, 2026 (Week 3)

Mountain View Ranch 9 - Miller's 5

On a rainy morning, Mountain View beat Miller's 9-5. Miller's opened up the scoring with 2 in the 1st but couldn’t score another run in that inning which had bases loaded. Miller's had a few more chances in the 4th and 5th innings but couldn’t have that big inning. Miller's hitters were: Joe Yanarelli who had 2 doubles, Dave Anduze with 2/3 with a triple, Angelo Sblendorio with 2/3 and 2 RBI’ s and Dave Lowitz who added a double. Miller's would like to say our Condolences to Dave (Costa Rica) Napolillo as he lost his wife, Amy 2 weeks ago. Amy came to many games and always supported Dave and the team.

Doyle's 14 - McHoul's 13

In the battle of the funeral homes, Doyle's beat McHoul's 14 -13. McHoul's scored 5 runs in the first, but was shut out the next 5 innings, before scoring 4 runs in the last two innings. Behind the pitching of Bill Hild, Doyle's took a 5 run lead into the 8th inning. McHoul's scored 4 runs in the eighth inning leaving the tying run on base. For Doyle's: John Guarnaccia and Scott Babrowsy had 3 hits, Pat Towne, Dick Michels, Doug McCracken, George Norris, John Cacciola, and Brian Linn had 2 hits for Doyle's. Bill Hild was the winning pitcher. 

For McHoul's the game was one big donut-great around the edges but nothing in the middle. We scored all of our runs in the 1st, 7th, and 8th innings with nothing but donuts from the 2nd through the 6th. To the team's credit, we did not give up despite being down by 13 going into the 7th. Bob Diggelmann led the offense going 3-3 with a HR and a SAC. Tony Dalia and Joe Karam each had 3 hits and both had great defensive catches with Joe going back, over his head, behind second base, doubling up the runner from first. Rodney Deloatch, Bill Hanchett, Kevin Laffin, and Dave Napolillo all added 2 hits apiece. Although a loss, the team ended going in the right direction.

Arlington Grill 9 - A&R 8

In a very unusual game, Arlington Grill defeats A&R 9-8 in a very exciting ending. Bert Keating threw 6 innings of zero runs for a complete game victory. But it wasn't easy. The Grill had 3 guys thrown out at home and another thrown out at 3rd. The score was tied in the 8th. With one out in the bottom of the 8th, Jim "Doc" Ranucci hit a single, the next batter, Ralph Bondi hit a double and Doc raced all the way home with the winning run. For the Grill: Ralph Bondi had 4 hits and drove in the winning run. Mark Joao had 3 hits. Rod Whitby, George Cole and Doc Ranucci all had 2 hits.

At Sports Park Junior, Arlington Grill nipped A&R Security 9-8 by scoring a run in the bottom of the 8th. Stats for A&R: Mike Cring 3-3(2rbi), Ben Anker 3-4, Eddie Smilkstein 2-3 (2rs2rbi), Tom Robinson 2-3, Frank McHugh 2-2(2rbi), Greg Miller 2-4 (2rs) Carl Parris 1-3 (2rbi).

TaxBrakes 12 - Pizza Time 7

TaxBrakes defeated Pizza Time 12-7 at Sports Park Sr. Joe DiChiara pitched an excellent game with good defense behind him, which kept Pizza Time, a very good hitting team off the bases and from scoring. TaxBrakes had 24 hits, most of which were timely and in the clutch. What stood out was the speed on the bases, especially Joe Wassweiler and Emil Viola, and very good team defense. Notable offensive players: Joe Wassweiler 4-4 4R, Pete Longobardi 4-4 3R 3RBI, Emil Viola 3-4 3R 1RBI, Larry Stewart 3-4 1R 5RBI, Roger Merritt 2-3 1RBI, Michael Spinelli 1 2-4 2R, Joe DiChiara 1-3 2RBI, John Berrocal 2-3.

Pizza Time coming off a big come from behind win a week ago faced a powerful TaxBrakes team led by powerful hitters throughout the lineup. Pizza Time was the home team and TB scored 3 runs in the top of the first inning. Pizza Time came back and put 2 on the board. Freddie "Hit Man" Patterson lined a single to left field, then Mark "Hot Bats" Batastoni lined a double, then Tom "Pete Rose" Borell would drive in the first run, followed by Reggie "Roberto Clemente" Dolson would drive in the 2nd run of the inning, making the score 3-2 TB. Neither team would score in the 2nd. Like the old saying goes, you can't keep a good team down for long. TB put up a 5 spot in the top of the 3rd and PT couldn't push a run across the board.  Heading into the 4th inning, TB would put up a zero in the top of the 4th. In the bottom, PT would squeeze out a run and cut the lead to 8-3. Pizza Time's defense would step up and shut out the powerful lineup of TB in the top of the 5th. PT would score another run making the score TB 8-4. But top of the 6th, TB put up another single run. The bottom half saw Pizza Time score 2 runs making the score 9-6 closing the gap going into the top of the 7th, Pizza Time's defense would shut out the powerful TB behind the pitching of Sammy "EL Duque" Duke in the top half of the 7th. Pizza Time would load the bases with no outs and Joe DiChiara would close down Pizza Time's offense and not let up a run. Heading into the 8th and open inning, TaxBrakes would take advantage of a 2 out error and score 3 more runs to take a 12-6 lead going into the bottom of the 8th. In the bottom half of the PT order, first guy gets a hit, next batter hits into a 6-4-3 double play, but PT remembered the big comeback from last week and Mo Ragusa would line a hit over third base, then Angelo "Yogi Berra" DiGregorio would line a shot up the middle putting runners on 1st and 3rd. Then a line drive to right center and a great throw and a bang bang play and a great tag at second would end the inning and the comeback. Great Pitching by both pitchers. Both teams played great defense, and a game that should have been high scoring ended up being a defensive gem!! HITTING STATS: Freddie "HIT MAN" Patterson 3-4 1run 1rbi, Mark Batastoni 2-3 3runs 2 doubles. Tom "Pete Rose" Borell 3-3 1run 1rbi, Reggie Dolson 3-3 2rbi, Rick "Derek Jeter" Sierra 2-2 2rbi 1walk, Mike "Mickey Mantle" Vuozzo 1-3 , Da'Coach "Billy Martin" Edwards 1-3 , Anthony "Lou Gehrig" Navarra 1-3, Tony "Graig Nettles" Scaduto  1-3 1run "clutch hit", Sammy "EL Duque" Duke 1-3, Louie" The Judge" Rosenberg 1-3, Mo Ragusa  2-3 1run 1rbi, Angelo "Yogi Berra" DiGregorio 1-3.

Wednesday May 6, 2026 (Week 2)

TaxBrakes 21 - McHoul's 6

TaxBrakes defeated McHoul’s 21-6 with a total all around team play combining great hitting and strong defense. TaxBrakes accumulated 35 hits with every player throughout the lineup hitting the ball well. Joe DiChiara was the winning pitcher holding McHoul’s to only 6 runs. Leading hitters: Larry Stewart 5-5 (5 RBI, 3 R), Joe Wassweiler 4-5 (2 RBI, 3 R), Emil Viola 3-5 (5 RBI, 3 R), Mike Spinelli 1 4-5 (1 RBI, 2 R), Roger Merritt 3-5 (3 RBI, 2R), Don Black 3-5

(1 RBI, 1R), Jim Thorne 3-5 (1 RBI, 2R), Mike Spinelli 2 2-4 (1RBI, 1R), Gary DiMaggio 2-5 (1RBI), Joe DiChiara 2-5. (1R).

TaxBrakes spanked us today by constantly hitting the ball where we weren't.  McHoul's highlights could be summed up by saying "Bob Diggelmann" Not only did he go 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and a triple, but he made a beautiful diving catch in the top of the eighth to keep us within a striking distance of 15. Rodney DeLoatch, Tony Dalia, Keven Laffin, and Bill Volpe added 2 hits apiece for the cause.  Bill also had a great over the head catch behind first base.  Despite the rain, the Flood gates didn't open for McHoul this time, but I expect they will. 

Pizza Time 20 - Miller's 19

The tale of two teams, Miller's coming off a big win and PIZZA TIME coming off a tough loss. They would meet in the second game of the season at Digilio. Pizza Time jumped out and scored 3 runs on Tom Borell's 3 run home run in the top of the 1st, but the talented Miller's hitters came right back with a 5 spot in the bottom half of the 1st. PT came right back and answered with 5 in the top of the second all by the middle of their order with 5 straight hits, the fifth run coming off the bat of Angelo DiGregorio's line drive up the middle. But again the hot hitters of Miller's came roaring back and scored 5 more in the bottom of the 2nd to take a 10-8 lead. But in the top of the 3rd, the never give up attitude came through and Pizza Time put up 3 more runs to take a 11-10 lead over Miller's led by Mark Batastoni leadoff double, followed by a Tom Borell double then a Reggie Dolson single, the final run driven in by Da'Coach's single. PT defense shut down Miller in the bottom of the 3rd, giving PT a 13-10 lead heading into the bottom of the 4th. Miller's strong lineup came back and scored 3 in the bottom half of the 4th to take a 14-13 lead heading into the top of the 5th. PT wouldn't score a run or register a hit for the next two innings. Miller's stingy defense shut down the heart of PT line up, but Miller's offense didn't lay down, and they would take a 19-13 lead going into the top of the 8th and open inning. That's when PIZZA TIME's Never Give Up attitude kicked in, It started with Freddie "Hit Man" Patterson lining a rocket up the middle. Then Mark "Hot Bat" Batastoni, and then Tom "Clutch" Borell roped a double scoring two runs. PT wasn't out of the woods yet, trailing 19-15 with no outs, Rick "Jeter" Sierra would move Tom To 3rd, and with one out Mike "Razz" Rassin would smoke a line drive over the SS, scoring Tom. Then Mike "Paul O'Neil" Vuozzo would double moving Razz to third. Then Da'Coach would get a hit that drove in two runs, tying the game at 19-19. Anthony "Don Mattingly" Navarra would move the run to 3rd with one out and Tony "Tino Martinez" Scaduto would drive in the go ahead run. PIZZA TIME would score 7 runs in the top of the 8th to take a 20-19 lead, But Miller's was the home team and with their talented lineup a one run lead wasn't safe. First hitter for Miller gets on with a single but Sammy "El Duque" Duke would work his magic and have the next player ground into a 6-4-3 double play. Miller's still had their chance but the next batter would ground out 6-3 ending the game, the final score Pizza Time 20- Miller's 19. Great game all around by both teams hitting and fielding. Hitting Stats: Tom Borell 3-4 3runs 5rbi, Reggie Dolson 3-4 2runs 3rbi, Mark Batastoni 3-4 3 runs, Freddie Patterson 3-4 2runs, Louie "Mickey Daryl Strawberry" Rosenberg 2-3, Michael "Juan Soto" Vuozzo 3-4 2runs 1rbi [played great outfield and timely hitting], Sammy "El Duque" Duke, 2-4 2runs 2rbi [pitched great game] , Tony Scaduto 2-4 2run 2rbi [Timely hitting] , Angelo DiGregorio 2-3 1rbi [Great job catching] , Michael "Razz" Rassin 1-4 1run 1rbi [played great defense, clutch hit], Anthony "Donnie Baseball" Navarra 1-4 1run 1rbi, Mo "Joe Dimaggio" Ragusa 1-2 1run [great defense], Da "Billy Martin" Coach  3-4 2runs 2rbi, Rick "Jeter" Sierra solid defense and turned big double play....This game of senior softball is never over till the last batted out, anything can happen no lead is safe...that's what make this game so great, able to play past our prime! God Bless! 

On a cloudy day and trying to get the game in, Pizza Time came back in the 8th to beat Miller's 20-19. Miller's had their bats juiced in the first two innings as they put up

10 runs. But it was Pizza time that kept things in reach. In the 5th inning Miller's put another 5 spot to take a 18-13 lead. Millers 86ed Pizza Time in the 6th and 7th innings. In the 6th inning it was Carlos (Cyclone) Vasquez who hit his first home run, and we all thought it was Miller time. But in this great game, the famous saying of Yogi Berra, “It ain't over till it’s over" applied. And Miller Time became Pizza Time as they served a 7-slice pie to Miller's to take the lead with 7 runs in the 8th. Miller's bats died in the 7 and 8th innings as they got buried with goose eggs and couldn’t recover. Offensively Jeff Noe went 3/4 with a double, Dave Anduze 3/4, Angelo Sblendorio 4/4 and had the trifecta with 2 triples, Rich Sicardo kept his hot bat going with a few big 2 out hits and going 3/3, Dan Sopchack and Phil Chontos and Spider DeRito add 2 hits . And Carlos Vasquez added a home run, his first since 1969 playing little league in Brooklyn. Defensely Jeff Noe couldn’t go home with a clean jersey and mad a nice diving catch to end a Pizza Time rally. Congratulations to Pizza Time as it was a nice comeback win.

J&N 20 - Arlington Grill 9

J&N defeated Arlington Grill at Sports Park Jr. today by the score of 20-9. Tommy Giordano pitched a great game and kept the Grill off the board in several innings as J&N kept piling on the runs. Several double plays aided the effort. Offensively everyone on J&N hit. Jaime Pagan had 4 hits, John Warman, Stan "Easy" Silverman, Jim Kirzoncic and Roger Simon all had 3 hits, George Hammer, Russ Gilmore, Dan Diesing, Gerard Haugh, Von Ahouse, Tommy Milholm, Tommy Giordano and Fran Goberish all had 2 hits. RBI's were spread across the lineup. In the words of Tommy Giordano "J&N wins, the J&N wins!"

Arlington Grill was defeated by J&N 20-9. For the Grill: Mark Joao, Drew D'Angelo and Jim Doc Ranucci had 3 hits. Ralph Bondi, Mike Brooks, and Paul Lastowski had 2 hits. Dennis Curtis played a great defense.

Doyle's 13 - Mountain View Ranch 10

Three outstanding outfield plays by Bill Hild, Doug McCracken and John Cacciola in the bottom of the eighth inning gave winning pitcher Joe Prisco the victory. Rob McIsaac, John Cacciola and Bill Hild had 3 hits for Doyle's. Solid defense by RobMcIsaac, Tom Hotailing and Jim Guarnacciao kept Doyle's in this low scoring game.