2025 Summer  1 Weekday Standings

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Weekday League


Homesmart Realty - 7 Liberty GMC - 11

"Homesmart Realty Softball Recap: Liberty GMC Edition
Well, folks, the Summer Session 1 opener didn’t quite go our way, but the Homesmart squad showed up swinging—literally. Despite an 11-7 loss to Liberty GMC, we put up a .513 team batting average, basically like the 1927 Yankees… if the 1927 Yankees also gave up a few too many runs, Offensive Highlights:· Danny Wood (The Mad Texan) was an absolute machine, going 3 for 4 with two doubles. Someone check his bat for rocket fuel.· John Hammel (3 for 4) and Jim Collins (2 for 3) brought the heat, proving that age is just a number (or that softball is their fountain of youth).· Sheldon Rosenthal (2 for 3), Joe Osowiec (2 for 3), Don Ranieri (2 for 4), Danny Newman, and Chip Stanczak (2 for 4) all joined the hit parade. Even Wayne Moxley and Mike Kachurak got in on the action because hitting is contagious. Defensive Standouts: Shout-out to Sheldon, Donnie, and Joe for making some slick plays in the field. And let’s not forget Marty Jiminez, who snagged a foul ball for a clutch out, proving that he’s still got the reflexes of a cat (or at least a cat who occasionally pays attention). All in all, a solid start to the season. Next time, we’ll work on that whole ""giving up fewer runs"" thing. Until then, keep swinging for the fences (or at least for the gaps between outfielders who may or may not be paying attention).Next Game: Thursday at 7:00 am. We are the visitors against Carrousel Travel. Bring your bats, gloves, and maybe a lucky charm.
#HomesmartHustle #WeHitALotButAlsoGaveUpALot #MartyandSheldonWithTheClutchGrab"

Liberty GMC started off the season with a win against a tough Homesmart team 11-7. Liberty had great defense today with timely hitting. In the outfield there were some great catches to keep runners in check including Chris Espejo making a catch at the warning track. The infield also played good defense including multiple double plays. Tom Yurkunas made a great catch in foul territory for an out and Jerry Eastham had a great throw to Gene Fleck at home to get an out and save a run. Perfect day hitting were Jim Opyd & sub Robert Carey, both going 3 for 3.and 2 RBI's each. 7 out of our 11 hitters had RBI's today. Thanks to Robert Carey for subbing today.

Ranall's Realty - 9 Carrousel Travel - 10

Congrats to Greg Roehm and his Carrousel team on the win.  Thanks to our subs (Ken, Dale, Joe).  Several nice outfield catches and infield plays.  Nice relay from outfield to Ken to Sal for an out at home.  Perfect at the place were Ken (3 for 3, double, 1 run, 1 RBI) and Mike (3 for 3, 1 run).  Bob was 2 for 3, double, 1 run, 3 RBIs.  Ed Hart was 2 for 3, 2 runs.  Rest of Ranalls' team had one or more hits. Thank you to Nani for keeping the book, Mike and Marty for umpire duties and Jim Collins for scoreboard.

Carrousel Travel began summer weekday league play facing the Tom Ranalls squad. Carrousel Travel won the contest 10-9 behind a sixth inning grand slam home run from Jay Schirpke. All 11 Carrousel Travel team members reached base safely at least once. Peter Houghton (2 doubles and 2 RBI’s) and Greg Roehm (1 RBI) had a perfect 3-3 day at the plate. Jay Schirpke was 3-4 with a team high 4 RBI’s, one double and one home run. Jim Matthews, Scott Boyd, Skip Pavitt and Russ Figueroa all added 2 hits. Winning Pitcher, Larry Radant, was solid on the mound and ended the game with a strike out. Carrousel Travel experienced some defensive miscues, but also turned two double plays and made enough plays to begin league play with a win.