Fall 2024 Standings

 Fall 2024 Red League Game Standings & Summaries

 

Team Wins Losses Ties Win Pct.
Susys Home Cleaning 1 0 0 1.000
Gothic Landscaping 1 0 0 1.000
General Exterminating 1 0 0 1.000
Paul Tone Farmers 0 1 0 0.000
Happy Ears 0 1 0 0.000
Char Wheeler 0 1 0 0.000

 

November 5, 2024
   General Exterminating 14    Paul Tone Farmers 8
The General Exterminating Squad began the Fall 2024 Red League Softball session with a win over Paul Tone Farmers 14 to 8.  The Bug Zappers bats were hot for the first two innings, enjoying a 9 to 3 lead.  However, by the end of the 4th frame, Tom Ranalls and Paul Becker’s solid team closed the gap resulting in an 8 to 10 score. With the defensive support from his fielders, pitcher Mike "Moondoggie" Anderson managed to hold our opponent scoreless the remainder of the game while we plated another 4.  The offensive hit parade was led by perfect days at the plate for David Fleck and sub Troy Macqueen 4/4 and 3/3 respectively followed by sub Don Ranieri, Moondoggie, and Randy Cihlar each with their 3 hit performances.  The General Exterminators two “newbies” to the Grand Softball Club JC Cowan and Brian Combs chimed in with their 2 nocks each.  Special thanks to the aforementioned subs, our team’s scorebook custodian (Brenda Wilkens), the umpires, the scorekeeper in the tower and especially the grounds crew for the awesome looking playing field.
Paul Tone will be just fine...need a couple games to shake off the rust and get rid of the butterflies.  Leading the way offensively was Tom Ranalls (3/4) with 3 RBI's.  Sub Ken Chapman was 2/3 with a walk and a no doubter HR over the LC field fence for 2 RBI's!  Pete Houghton was 3/4.  Chipping in with two hits was Dave Fusaro, Gary Finer, Paul Becker and Tom Rinehart.  There were many positives to take away from this game.  A few errors and a few mistakes in the batters box...but we can work with it.  Things are a little faster in the red league and it will take a little getting used to.  But overall we saw a lot of promise in our rising young stars from the white league!  The first few weeks can really be a side show.  Too many subs, guys haven't played most or all of the summer.  We stayed healthy, we had fun and we had a respectable close game until their 5 run 6th inning.  Keep up the hard work and concentrate on what you can do better!  We'll be just fine and so far so good!  Nice job fellas!
Susie's Cleaning 14       Char Wheeler 7
In an exciting matchup to kick off the new season, Susie's Cleaning faced off against Char Wheeler with Suzy'S Cleaning getting the win 14-7. The atmosphere was electric, with the sun shining bright and a perfect day for softball as the Suzy's Cleaning donned their striking pink jerseys, embodying the spirit of "Real Men Wear Pink." Lloyd Newlands set the tone for Susie's Cleaning as the first batter, showcasing his skills with a flawless performance at the plate. His energy was infectious, leading to a stellar offensive display from the team. Each of the key players contributed significantly to the victory, with Rick Pearson, Don Ranieri, Ralph Hollis, and Ed Bauman each racking up three hits, proving to be vital in building the team's momentum throughout the game. Defensively, Don Ranieri made a highlight-reel running catch in the outfield, which not only showcased his athleticism but also energized the team and fans alike. Tom Gibbons delivered fantastic pitching, keeping Char Wheeler's hitters at bay and allowing Suzy's Cleaning to maintain control of the game. Special thanks go out to Ralph Hollis for stepping in as a substitute, ensuring the team had the depth it needed for this crucial opener. The behind-the-scenes crew also deserves recognition: Tom, Frank, Jeff, and Craig for their umpiring, Mark for scoreboarding, and Christina for meticulously keeping track of the game. Overall, it was a triumphant start to the season for Suzy's Cleaning, setting high expectations for the games to come. The combination of solid hitting, outstanding fielding, and exceptional pitching made for a memorable day on the diamond.
Char Wheeler opened the season against Suzy’s Home Care. It was a beautiful morning at the ballpark. Char lost 14-7.  Pete Semenak had 4 hits, rounding out the offense was Troy MacQueen, Eric Shouse, Dave Elkins, and Eric Swobody with two hits each.
 Gothic Landscaping 15      Happy Ears 9
As advertised, Gothic Landscaping put together a full team effort enroute to a 15-9 home opener victory.    28 hits spread over all 10 players.     Coleman, Guzik, Hollis and Weslowsky nailed 4 hits each, with Kibby and freshman John Blevins ripping 3 a piece. Thanks to umpires Jeff Nickerson and ZZ Finer, as well as Vern Maclean up in the tower. 
The game started slowly as Happy Ears and Gothic were tied 1-1 after two innings. However Gothic found their stride and out slugged the Happy Ears team. Lack of timely hitting was the main struggle for Happy Ears as we stranded too many runners.
We did make some very nice defensive plays highlighted by Ralph McKeever’s  running catch in front of Chip Robertson. John Boland also played a solid second base.  Despite the loss, Happy Ears finds themselves in a three way tie for second place.
We will be back at the Field of Dreams on Thursday as we play host to Chuck’s General Exterminating team.
Game time 12:15.