Saturday League Summer I 2024 Game Summaries & Standings

 Saturday, July 6, 2024


Carrousel Travel - 12 Angela's Kitchen - 18

Carrousel Travel dropped their 4th straight to a strong Angelas team though they had the chance to return the favor from their first meeting with Angelas by erasing a 7 run deficit in the final inning but were not up to the challenge and fell 18-12. The Travelers found more offense this week by scoring 8 more runs than last week. Too bad they gave up 8 more runs than a week ago. Once again everyone had at least one hit and we scored in 6 of 7 innings but just not enough big innings to keep up with Angelas. 4 players reached base 3 times – Les Zirbel with three hits, Bob Snelling and Jerry Eastham each with a hit and two walks. 3 others had two hits each with Don Ranieri doubling twice, Ken Krzeminski and Ted Grove both singling twice and driving in two runs. Jeff Smith had the only other extra base hit – a double and Artie Stackpole had a hit and drove in two runs. Mike Kachurak rounded out the offense with a hit while scoring twice for himself and running 3 times for others and scoring once. Mike also made a few nice catches deep in left field to lead the defense. Les made a nice stop up the middle and fired to first for the out and Ted was solid again at second base. Thank you to the umpires, Dale Schroder/Jeff Nickerson and Curt Rhoades/Craig Nelson, Sheldon Rosenthal taking care of the scoreboard and our scorekeeper Eileen.

"Angela’s got off to a start and kept their foot on the gas for a victory. Dick Nunez led the charge going 5/5 with a double. Going 3/4 was sub Jay Schirpke 2 doubles, John Hammel double triple, and sub Ken Silva 3 doubles. Craig Warner was 3/5 with a double and triple. Paul Jinneman was 2/3 with a double. Dorothy Mazur was 2/4 with a couple of nice catches in right field.
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Karen Olsen Realty - 12 CORE Institute - 15

CORE Institute once again faced an undefeated Karen Olsen club. Due in large part to solid CORE hitting, CORE edged Karen Olsen 15-12. The CORE hitting attack was led by lead off hitter, Jay Schirpke, who was 4-4 to include a double and home run. Jay also scored a team high 3 runs. Curt Rhoades was sizzing hot with a 3-4 day at the plate to include three extra base hits. Sheldon Rosenthal was also 3-4 to include a triple. Jeff Nickerson also had a 3-4 day to include an extra base hit. Greg Roehm, Jim Matthews and Joel Last added 2 hits for CORE. Special thanks to Dorothy Mazur for serving as an emergency substitute player for CORE. CORE is on a three-game winning streak due to impressive hitting and sharp defense.

Karen Olsen Real Estate took on Core Institute today at the Field of Dreams. The KO team fell behind early and was never able to quite catch up to the 2nd place Core team. Congratulations to Core on a 15 to 12 win. As far as hitting today, batting .1000 Don Trenda, and Glenn Soles (2B, 3B). Hitting for .750, Gary Finer (2B). Hitting .667 was Phil Murray. At .500 were Ed Campbell (2B), Wayne Moxley, and Paul Larson. Rick Pearson chipped in with 2 hits (3B). Adding a hit each were David Power and Ed Hart. Thank you Glenn Soles for subbing today! Thanks to our umpiring crew and score tower operator. Thanks to Eileen Figueroa for keeping our scorebook!

 Saturday, July 13, 2024


Angela's Kitchen - 14 CORE Institute - 10

In an important game, Angela’s put themselves in position to possibly play for a share of the championship depending on what happens in the game between Travel and Karen Olsen. A win by the KO team would lock up the championship. Angela’s top 3 were a combined 12/12. Sub John Boland HR, sub Howard Sumner, and Dick Nunez 5 RBI’s were all 4/4. Paul Jinneman was 2/2. Ed Deussen double, Laura Johnson, and Sully were all 2/3.

CORE faced Angela’s Kitchen for sole possession of second place in the division. CORE started the game well with 8 runs and a lead after the first three innings. Unfortunately, CORE only scored 2 runs over the last 4 innings, resulting in a 14-10 loss. Fundamental fielding miscues were costly for CORE as too many routine and basic plays were not made defensively. Although no perfect hitters today, Jay Schirpke 2-(2B), Jeff Nickerson (2B) and Jim Opyd were all 3-4. Greg Roehm 2-3 (2B) and Jim Matthews 2-4 also had a multiple hit day for CORE. Ed Musgrave reached safely on all of his three at bats. Jay Schirpke had a team high 3 RBI’s and Greg Roehm scored a team high 3 runs. Special thanks to Joe Osowiec for substituting for CORE.

Carrousel Travel - 16 Karen Olsen Realty - 18

Carrousel Travel lost today against a solid Karen Olsen team. Thank you to our subs Dave Mauligro and Danny Wood. Thank you to our scorekeeper, the ever dependable and present Eileen Figueroa. On offense highlights included: Russ Figueroa, Lester Zirbel and Bob Snelling 4 for 5 at the plate; Mike Kachurak and Jerry Eastham both were 3 for 4. On defense, Bob Snelling played an excellent first base and Don Raniere & Russ Figueroa had fantastic running catches. Everyone played really well -- trying to cope with the heat.

"Karen Olsen Real Estate took on Carrousel Travel at the Field of Dreams on another hot day in Arizona. Team KO took an early comfortable lead and was cruising along until the last 2 innings. The bats went silent in the final 2 frames while Carrousels hitting picked up the pace. Carrousel scored 7 runs in the final 2 frames but it wasn't enough as Karen Olsen held on for an 18 to 16 win. Congratulations to Karen Olsen Real Estate as they clinched the Saturday Summer 1 Season Championship with one week left to play! Wayne Moxley played a great game today in the field and hit a key home run in the contest. We are giving Wayne the MVP of the game. As far as hitting today, Don Trenda was 4 for 4 with a double and triple. Gary Finer was 2 for 2 with 2 doubles. Rick Pearson (double, Triple) and Frank Sandomenico (double) were both 4 for 5. Chipping in with 3 hits each were David Power (double) and John Boland. Ed Campbell, Paul Larson (double) and Ed Hart had 2 hits each. Wayne Moxley had a home run and 4 RBI's for the day! Phil Murray went down hard while running the bases and had to be removed from the game. We wish Phil a speedy recovery. Thank you Frank Sandimenico for subbing today. Thanks to the umpires Joel Last and Jeff Nickerson; and Jay Schirpke in the score tower. Thanks to Eileen Figueroa for keeping our scorebook! Karen Olsen, We are the Champions and thank you for your sponsorship!
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