Division Standings: Red League (thru Mar 12)

Game Reports:

Ranalls Realty 12   Thomas Pham Dentistry 11

Erics take: Another gorgeous day at the “Field of Dreams” it is starting to heat up. Ranalls Realty battled Thomas Pham and came away with a close 12-11 win. Kibby’s squat kept the heat on throughout the game, with a couple long home runs. after 5 innings Thomas Pham had a 9-8 lead. Ranalls Reality scored 3 runs to Thomas Pham 2 runs in the 6th and 7th.  Tom Ranalls 3 for 4 with a 3 run triple was the offensive start. With 4 hits Mike Martin and 3 hits for Don Ranieri. Thanks to Troy and Craig for umpire duties and Belvins in the tower. 

Scotts take: A super competitive opener in the Thursday session as the Thomas Pham team jumped to a 6-1 lead after 2 innings.  Eric’s Ranalls’ Realty team chipped away with 4 in the fourth and fitth and then a big 3spot in the bottom of the 6^th to squeak out a 12-11 win over the Pham Dentistry team.  Leading hitters for Pham were Dave Elkins with a perfect day of getting on base 4-4 for the day.  Scott Kibby and sub Judd Pape each had 3 hits.  Kibby’s included a triple and 3 run homer.  Pape’s included a double.  Jeff Nickerson hit his team leading 5^th bomb of the year to go with his double and a 2-3 day.  Other players with 2 hits included Jim McDonald, Ron Coleman and Substitute Doug Miller.  Though the Pham team is just 3-7-1 for the season their run differential is just minus 2, so we are certainly “in games”.  Thanks to Troy and Craig for umping and John Blevins in the score tower.

Janelle Hansen Realty 16   Camino Del Sol Chapel 15

Jamies take: Well, we had that one in the bag,,,, and then we didn't. Janelle came roaring back from a 12-3 deficit after 4 innings (almost a mercy), but they woke up, and we went to sleep. Final score: Janelle Hanson 16 Camino Del Sol 15. They scored 13 runs in the last 3 innings, CDSC scored 3. Gotta give them a big "ATTABOY" for their efforts though. They never gave up. Our top performers were Pete Sluys, 5 hits, Jamie and sub ZZ had 4, Blevins, Dave H and Sub Jerry had 3. We only needed 2 super subs today, Gary F and Jerry L, Thanks guys. And to Don and Bruce for officiating.     

JHR take:   no take

Implant Periodontics 20  Thunderbird Auto 18

Jerrys take: On a very sunny and warm Thirsty Thursday, Implant Periodontics slipped past a determined Thunderbird Auto team 20-18. The score was close throughout the contest as neither team led by more than 1 run through the first five innings. In the sixth inning, Implant was able build a little margin by holding Ralph’s and Rob’s offense to just 1 run. Implant then put up 5 in the bottom half of the inning to take a 20 to 14 lead going into the final inning. The never say die team in black fought back and was threatening to take the lead until a final ground ball out brought the game to a conclusion. Implant’s offense played a great game with lots of timely hits. Leading the hit parade were Ken Chapman who went 5 for 5 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI’s and Ken Shick who went 4 for 4. Matt Seeliger followed closely behind going 4 for 5 with a home run and 5 RBI’s. Also noteworthy were Les Zirbel and Lisa Pelletier going 3 for 4. Thanks to Doug Miller for filling in for JC Cowan. Thanks to commissioner Don Ranieri calling illegal pitches and base umpire Lee Libera. Thanks also to scoreboard operator Jim Wagaman.

Robs take:  A great tilt against the surging IP team. Thunderbird had 30 hits including 4 from Ralph, Dave L and Garry.  Hat tricks to Jay, Barry, Nico, Bruce, Rob and our fantastic sub Brian Combs (for Roger).

Angelas Kitchen 19  Thunderbird Auto 7

Verns take: Well what a difference a day makes ! Angela’s faced off against Ralph and Robs TB squad on the back end of a double header on a hot day! Things started slow for Angela’s with a couple of runs in the bottom of 1, but the next 3 innings saw us fill our chops and get 5 runs in each to lead 17 -2 after 4. TBird still had life and promptly added 5 of their own in the top of 5 so we needed a couple runs to make it a run shortened game. We accomplished that in the bottom of 5 to make it a 19 to 7 final.  I DO get to talk about our hitters today! Everyone had at least 1 hit! Ken S, sub Pete S,Dave D were all 4 for 4 with Dave adding a triple. Garry F and  Sub Joe G were 3-4 with Garry adding a double and Joe crushing a 3 run bomb to add to his 2 doubles. Moon Dog A pitched a great game and went 2-3 as did sub Judd P and Vern M. Kirk A finished with 2 hits including a double and sub Jerry L added 1 hit with some great base running. Thanks to our 4 subs Joe G, Pete S , Jerry L and Judd P. Special thanks to the umpires Tom R, Dale H and Les Z in the tower. It was a tough assignment last game on a hot day! See you next week! Which bats will show up we don’t know !! 

Robs take:   Congratulations to Angelas on ending your three game skid.  We are so happy for you..... ....   Team Thunderbird thanks our pal Greg Kastelic for scorekeeping and base coaching the first 12 games.   We happy to share that Greg is ready to play again and we wish him the best all the way.