Saturday, March 15, 2025
Bronze Division


Homesmart Realty - 16 Broward Factory Serv - 10

The first of the game between Broward Factory Services and Home Smart Reality had 8 lead changes.  Home Smart pulled out a 16-10 game in the last 3 innings.  Leading hitters were: Steve Foster 4-4 1RBI and Sub Ken Krzemanski 3-3 2B RBI, Richard Szymesko 3-4 2-2B 2RBI's, Sub Ron Silberman 3-4, Paul Jinneman 3-4 2B 3B 2RBI's, Ed Abrams 2-3 1RBI, David Power 2-4, Randy Selin 2-4 3B 4RBI's, Jeff Tucker 2-4 1RBI, Jerry Eastham 2-4 3RBI's and Ed Musgrave 1RBI.

Tied at 9 apiece at the end of 5 innings, Homesmart stepped on the pedal and outscored BFS 7-1 in the final two innings. BFS had plenty of scoring opportunities throughout the game, but managed to strand more baserunners than we got across home plate. The game concluded as BFS hit into our 3rd double play of the day. "On-the-Bright-side" notes include perfect games at bat by Ray Hensley, Chris Espejo, and Ted Grove. New Great-Grandfather, Klaus Holt, contributed a 3 for 4 effort, while Mark Wells went 2 for 3 with a double. Congrats, too, to Joe Stempniewski on his 2nd inning leadoff home run.

T Pham Dentist - 17 Angela's Kitchen - 14

TP Dentist came out strong with 12 runs in the first 3 innings against a very good Angelas Team who scored 5 runs. Angelas came roaring back with 7 runs against 1 for the Dentist. Going into the 6th with TP Dentist ahead 13-12 the Dentist scored 4 to Angelas 1 to take a 17-13 lead. The teams flip flopped and TP Dentist held on for the victory. Defensively Denton Walters made an over his back catch for a big out. Chip Stanczak had a big catch of a pop fly behind 3rd base in short left field. Don Trenda subbing, pitched a good game for TP. Dick Steiman, subbing and playing 2nd base had some nice plays. Offensively perfect at the plate were Greg Martin 4/4 (RBI), Ken Krzeminski 4/4 (walk 2 RBI's), Chip Stanczak 4/4 (3 triples 4 RBI's), Barry Schwartz 3/3 and Barney Armstrong 3/3 (RBI). Danton Walters was 3/4 (2 RBI's) and Rick Schulte making his 1st start of the season 3/4 (3 RBI's). Dale Huffine was 2/3 with (2 RBI's). Getting on base were Don Trenda (RBI), Dick Steiman and Joel Last (walk RBI). TP Dentist would like to thank Don Trenda and Dick Steiman for subbing today, also Kim Martin for do a great job with the scorebook.

It was another tough day for the Angela's team.  Unlike last week, Angela's was unable to come back and pull it out in the end.  A determined and very good hitting Pham Dentistry team kept placing their hits in places where there wasn't an Angela's player and had an 11 run lead going into the bottom of the 3rd inning.  Angela's bats came alive and managed to get within one run (13-12) at the end of 5 innings.  The Drill Doctors put up another 4 runs in the top of the 6th and Angela's was unable to respond to the lose the game 17 - 14.  A special thanks to Dave Dompier for subbing and playing a very good outfield, a position he is unaccustomed too.  

Carrousel Travel - 18 Leolinda Rea;ty - 13

Carrousel Travel faced the Leolinda Realty squad, resulting in a18-13 win for the travelers. Once again, Carrousel Travel played stellar defense, and also scored in all six innings due to fantastic hitting. Winning pitcher, Danny Wood, had yet another effective pitching performance. The defensive play of the game, if not day, was made by Brian De Herrera in the fifth inning when he made an unbelievable play in RCF. Rover, Sheldon Rosenthal, also shined as he made play after play. The Carrousel Travel team was led offensively by Danny Wood, who was 4-4 at the plate, with two doubles, two triples and 3 RBI’s. Mr. Wood also scored a team high four runs. Team Manager and SS, Greg Roehm, was also perfect at 4-4, to include 2 doubles and 3 RBI’s. Steve Willoughby 3-3, triple and 3 RBI’s and Sheldon Rosenthal, 3-3 with 2 RBI’s, were also perfect at the plate. Ron Swanson was 3-4 with 2 RBI’s. Jim Matthews and Ed Hart also added 2 hits. A very well played game for Carrousel Travel. Special thanks to Eileen Figueroa for keeping the batting statistics. 

The Leolinda bats were a bit cool after a two week break. Nevertheless, everyone got a at least 1 hit in the game. Ed Campell was 3/4, Tom Yurkunas was 2/4 with a double and an RBI, Jim Burnett was 3/4, Larry Radant was 3/4 with a home run and 3 RBI’s, Bob Dooling was 3/4 with a double and 2 RBI’s, John Holten was 3/4 with a double, a triple and 3 RBI’s, Warren Stevenson was 2/4 with 2 RBI’s, Norris Carpenter was 3/3 with a triple, Margie Szymesko was 2/3, Wes Mason was 3/3 with 2 RBI’s and Doreen Stevenson was 2/3. Thanks to subs Larry Radant and Tom Yurkunas. Special thanks to Kris and her apprentice Jeanne for scorekeeping.

Copper Division

BackBone Chiropractic - 19 Karen Olsen Realty - 20

In a back and forth game, BackBone fell victim to a solo homerun with two outs in the bottom of the 7th inning to drop a 20-19 decision and lose the team's third one run decision in 4 games.    Every player had at least two hits and figured in the scoring.  Ralph Hollis 4 for 5 with a double plated 6 runs.  Sub Scott Kibby contributed 2 hits, a walk and 4 RBI.  Each of the following added 2 RBI: Jay Schirpke 3 for 4 with a walk; Dave Hammel with 2 hits; and Paul Becker and Howard Sumner with 3 hits.Mitch Craun went 4 for 5 with a RBI.  Sub Ron Coleman  5 for 6 with a double scored 4 times for himself and several more times as a pinch runner. Dave Anthony added a 3 -hit game; and sub Lee Libera 2 hits.
What an exciting early morning game to be apart of . The Karen Olsen squad came out of the game firing on all cylinders, scoring 5 in the bottom of each of the first 3 innings, just to keep up with Bruce's hard hitting Backbone team , keeping a slight lead 15-12 after 3 innings. Both teams matched scores in the following 3 innings ,until the top of the 7th where Backbone scored 3 to tie the game. Not to be outdone with 2 out , Matt Seeliger stepped up to the plate to hit a walkoff solo HR ( 30 pack) to win the game. Top offensive performers where Matt Seeliger 5/5 with a HR, Troy Macqueen 4/5 ,Ken Silva 3/4,John Blevins 3/4,Dave Fleck 3/4,Tom Gibbons 3/4,and Dale Halder 3/4, everyone else had 2 or 3 hit great offensive performance 

Dynamic Wealth - 16 NW Physical Therapy - 3

"Our first game on Saturday was against Northwest Physical Therapy. The DWM boys came to play! This game was the best game of the year thus far, as we put Northwest Physical Therapy away in five innings. Everyone played extremely well. Great pitching from Tom Ranalls, and good defense all around. Jim Opyd had two nice catches, with one at the warning track. Everyone batted well with everyone getting at least two hits and four guys going three for four. Mike Hersh went four for four. Big thanks to Brad Johnson and Dan Newman for subbing and enjoying the win with us! Thanks to the umpires Paul Becker and Don Ranieri for calling a perfect game, and Jay Schirpke in the score tower.

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Poor hitting + poor defense = a loss. Mom said there would be days like this I guess, we didn't get beat today, we were taken to the woodshed and paddled today. Congratulations to the Dynamic team and Manager Tom Reinhart. Hopefully, we get our act together and show up for next week's games against Backbone.

Dynamic Wealth - 14 BackBone Chiropractic - 11

The second game of the morning was against Backbone Chiropractic. Again the DWM boys came out on top! The bats weren’t quite as hot this game, but we still managed 14 runs. Another well pitched game by Tom Ranalls, and some excellent defense by Vern M. in left. Additionally, Brad Johnson made a great catch and got the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning. Everyone contributed in hitting. Going 3 for 4 was Craig Nelson and Pete Semenak. Tom Ranalls was 4 for 4 and Tom Rinehart was 5 for 5. Big thanks to Brand Johnson and Dan Newman for subbing and enjoying the second win of the day! Thanks Joel Breiner and Ed Hickox for umpiring. Additionally, thanks goes to David Archer in the score tower.

BackBone fell behind 6-0 early, but came back to take a 7-6 lead after 5 innings.  Unfortunately, the team was outscored 8-4 over the final 2 frames and dropped a 14-11 decision.  Ralph Hollis with a double drove in 3 runs in the nightcap of the double header.  Subs Scott Kibby 5 for 5 with 2 doubles and Lee LIbera with 2 hits each plated 2 runs.  Dave Hammel with a walk and hit, Dave Anthony 3 for 4 with a double, Paul Becker 3 for 4, and Mitch Craun with a hit each added a RBI.  Howard Sumner was 3 for 3 with a walk in the game.  Jay  Schirppke with 2 hits and sub Ron Coleman with 3 hits each scored twice for themselves and several more times as pinch runners.

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Bronze Division


All Bronze games rained out


Copper Division

All Copper games rained out

Saturday, March 1, 2025
Bronze Division


Carrousel Travel - 14 Black Diamonds - 9

Carrousel Travel continued it’s winter campaign facing the Black Diamonds. Carrousel Travel earned it’s first win in a shortened six inning game, 14-9. The entire travel squad had a fantastic game, both offensively and in the field. P-Danny Wood made the first outstanding defensive play in the second inning. Sheldon Rosenthal followed up with an impressive double play in the third inning. Substitute player, Kat Melton, made the defensive play of the game in the seventh inning when she fielded a ground ball in the outfield and threw a strike to 1B-Jim Matthews to end the contest. Offensively, Jim Matthews (3-3) and Danny Wood (2-2) achieved perfection at the plate. Ron Swanson (HR and 4 RBI’s) and Greg Roehm (Triple and 1 RBI) were 3-4. Steve Willoughby (HR and 2 RBI’s), Gerry Boesche (1 RBI), Kat Melton, Norma Lucas and Ed Hart were all 2-3. Norm Lustig added 2 RBI’s. Sharp defense and impressive hitting earned Carrousel Travel the win today.

Black Diamonds lost to Carrousel Travel by a score of 14 to 9. Black Diamonds managed only 16 hits. Dave Michels was 3-3, Kim Macqueen 2-3, Curt Rhoades 1-3 with 2 rbi, Jon  Chlebec was 3-3 with a fine catch in left center field and 1 rbi, C.L. was 3-3 with 2 rbi, Ron Silberman 2-3 with 3 rbi, Jim Jozwowski was 1-3 and Joe Osowiec was 1-2.

Leolinda Realty - 14 T Pham Dentist - 13

Leo Linda Realty scored 4 in each of their first 3 bats and won a close battle. Everyone had at least 1 single. In addition, Ed Campbell had a triple and 2 RBI’s, Becky Holliday had 1 RBI, Jim Burnett had 2 triples and 3 RBI’s, Bob Dooling had a home run and 2 RBI’s, John holden had 3 RBI’s, Margie Szymesko had 2 RBI’s and Ed Abrams had 1 RBI. Jim Burnett and Margie Szymesko had big games fielding. Thanks to Don Trenda, Becky Holliday and Ed Abrams for subbing. Special thanks to Pete Simoneau for looking after the score book while on IR!

TP Dentist went up against a tough Leolinda Realty team today. Leolinda scored 12 runs in the first 3 innings to take a 12-7 lead. Both teams were blanked in the 4th and TP Dentist won the 5th inning 4-2 leaving TP Dentist behind 14-11. In a shortened 6 inning game and a flipflop TP Dentist came up with 2 runs falling to Leolinda 14-13. TP Dentist never gave up and kept fighting the whole game. Defensively we had some nice plays yet gave Leolinda extra outs. Offensively TP Dentist had 20 hits. Perfect at the plate was Greg Church 3/3 (double RBI). Going 3/4 were Greg Martin (triple 3 RBI's) and Ken Krzeminski (2 triples 2RBI's). Collecting 2 hits were Glenn Turner (2 triples 3 RBI's), Dale Huffine (RBI), Art Molina (double RBI) and Jerry Eastham. Getting on base were Chip Stanczak (RBI), Barry Schwartz (RBI) and Barney Armstrong (double). TP Dentist would like to thank Glenn Turner, Art Molina and Jerry Eastham for subbing today. Big thank you to Kim Martin for working the scorebook.

Angela's Kitchen - 19 Broward Factory Serv - 18

It initially looked like good hitting Angela's team was going to run away with another with win even on a day when the defense was not at its best, but a determined Boward Factory team scored 9 runs in their portion of the 7th to make the game close, and nearly pull out a win.  The teams went into the 7th with Angela's on top 17 - 9.  That's when a plethora of fielding errors allowed the Boward team to score 9 runs in their portion of the inning and take a 18 - 17 lead.  Angela's was finally able to end the inning and have a chance to win the game in the 7th.  Angela's first two batters had hits and were on 1st and 2nd when Bob Lessard came to bat.  Bob hit to deep right field and both base runners were able to score and win the game 19 -18.  It was a team effort to manage to pull out a hard fought game.  Kevin Katsuki, Bob Lessard both went 3/4, Mike Kachurak, Paul Larson, and Bob Williams went 3/3, Don Cleveland 2/4 with 2 walks, Michael Dakak, Laura Johnson and Marty Jiminez 2/3.  Sal Politi made some great throws from the catcher position to get runners out at 3rd.

The Broward Factory Service team was down 17-9 in the final inning, so we "flipped."  After a semi-miraculous half inning, where we scored 9 runs on 12 hits to take too-slim of a  lead, we "flopped," and the Angela's Kitchen team easily came up with two runs to walk off with the win.  Defensively, the BFS team had some glimpses of great play including Mark Wells' third-to-first, inning-ending double play.  However, in the long run, too many miscues in the field and too many stranded baserunners, put BFS in a hole we couldn't quite climb out of.  Leading the BFS hitters were Joe Stempniewski (just a home run short of the cycle), Chris Espejo (triple), Chuck Gibson, and Fred Lubs--all 4 for 4; Pierre Boudreau was 3 for 4 (triple); Mark Wells and Klaus Holt were 2 for 3; Ted Grove, Gary Kuhlman, and Lonnie Saiz went 2 for 4.  We're taking next Saturday off to re-group for our March 15 battle against Homesmart Realty.

Copper Division

BackBone Chiropractic - 10 NW Physical Therapy - 11

BackBone Chiropractic carried a 9-6 lead into the bottom of the 6th, but yielded 5 runs to fall behind 11-9.. BackBone could only muster one run in the 7th to drop a tough one run decision to the first place team.  Special thanks to subs Dale Halder 4 for 4; Troy MacQueen 4 for 4 with 2 RBI; and Matt Seelinger 2 for 4 with a double, triple and RBI.  Dave Hammel led the regular players with a hit and RBI.  Howard Sumner 3 for 4 plated 2 runs.  Glenn Soles 2 for 4 and Mitch Craun with a hit each added a RBI.  Pitcher Dave Anthony went 3 for 4 on the day.  Paul Becker and Jay Schirpke each chipped in a hit as every player reached safely at least once.  Schirpke also made two rally-killing catches, including one destined to be a homerun over the left center field wall.

Another nail-biter today as NWPT put together 8 total runs in 5th & 6th and held off the determined Chiropractor's team today. In 3 games our average score has been 12-11 all in favor of NWPT. We had several wonderful defensive plays today that kept our opponents close. Our bats came alive in the 5th & 6th innings to allow us to prevail. Joel Breiner pitched another fine game today keeping Backbone off balance and Joel was robbed of a homerun when Jay Shirpke swiped a ball from over the fence for an out on a great play by Jay. We had great defensive plays for us as well as Joe Guzzo and Greg Allseitz were constantly busy and 2nd base and LCF today. Dave Fleck probably doesn't have feeling in his left hand as he handled a rocket blast line drive down the 1st baseline late in the game. "Leaping" Lisa Pelletier went high and snagged a line drive and robbed Glen Soles of a hit late in the game, which was crucial. Hitting-wise everyone was on base today via a hit or walk, Dave Archer and Terry Graves led the way with 3 hits. Terry had a couple of shots to the wall that were nice doubles and "Arch" had a wonderful hitting day as well. Les Zirbel, Greg Allsietz, and Dave Fleck with 2 hit days as well. Over our first 3 games we have had 14 subs play for us and they all have been tremendous, today we had Joe Guzzo, Greg Allsietz, Terry Graves, Lisa Pelletier, and Dave Fleck filling in for us and we appreciate your wonderful play in the field. I have your phone numbers on my speed dial along with Lee Libera's. Thank you to our umpires, Greg Kastelic & Craig Warner, Mark Jensen had his normal wonderful game in the Score tower as well.

Dynamic Wealth - 10 Karen Olsen Realty - 11

DWM came to play today and almost pulled out a win. Defense played well, but we could not string hits together to get enough runs to pull off the win. Pete Semenek was 4 for 4, Jim Opyd was 3 for 4, and everyone else contributed at least one hit. Tom Ranalls pitched a great game. Credit goes to Karen Olsen Real Estate with some outstanding defensive catches by Matt Seelinger and Greg Alseitz. Thanks to our subs Brad Johnson and Gary Ambruz, umpires Joel Breiner and Tim Scheme and score tower Dave Anthony.

It was a great defensive battle, for the Saturday fun league, Karen Olsens outfield was outstanding today, Ken Silva had alot of action at LF making 5 or 6 solid catches for outs, Greg Allseitz made a grab at the fence, stealing a HR, Matt Seeliger making a highlight reel diving grab to snuff out a rally, and Bruce Lowe making a tough play on a hard hit ball to 3rd throwing the runner out at 2. Top offensive performers were Greg Allseitz 3/4, Matt Seeliger 3/4 with a HR, Dale Halder 3/4, Tom Gibbons2/3, Ken Silva 3/4, with a huge double to lead off the bottom of the seventh, and John (the Hammer) Hammel 2/4, with a walkoff double to score Ken Silva, in the bottom of the 7th to break the 10-10 tie

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Bronze Division


Karen Olsen Realty - 15 NW Physical Therapy - 16

Finally a great morning with no frost delays to get out and play. It was a great back and forth battle with Northwest Physical therapy with KO going up 12 -8 after 4 innings, then having NW storm back and close out the game in the bottom of the 7th inning. What a great game to play in. Top offensive performers were Greg Allseitz 5/5, Dale Halder 5/5, Ed Deussen 3/5, Troy Macqueen 3/5. Thanks to Ed Deussen for filling in .

What an entertaining first game of the 2nd session! Neither team deserved to lose today, as the outcome was in doubt right up to the last at-bat. We would like to thank our subs for playing exceptionally well as half of our team today were subs. A HUGE THANK YOU to Craig Nelson, Lloyd Newlands, Dave Fleck, Lisa Pelletier, and “last minute” Lee Libera. They made a huge difference today! The game was back and forth and was close until the 4h inning when Karen put up 5 runs and took a 4-run lead but the NWPT team plated 5 runs in the bottom of the 6th to jump ahead by 2 runs. The Realtors put 2 runs across to tie the game at 15 each with NWPT coming up in the bottom of the seventh needing 1 run for the win. Craig Nelson was intentionally walked, and our next batter was out, bringing up Les Zirbel who singled and moved Craig over to 3rd base leaving us with 2 outs and runners at 1st and 3rd. Lisa Pelletier came up and hit a clutch single to score Craig from 3rd and allowed us to prevail 16-15. It was a great moment for Lisa and our team. A tip of the hat to Karen Olsen coaches Dale and Ken on an exciting game. We ran the bases well today and managed 29 hits as well as played a fair defensive game. Hit leaders were Les Zirbel with a 5 for 5 game, Dave Archer and Dave Fleck with 4 hits, and Craig Nelson with 3 hits, with 1 homerun and the intentional walk that became the winning run. Ted Schneider and Lisa Pelletier both with 3 hits and Lisa’s last hit was the game-winner. Lloyd Newlands, Lee Libera, and Joel Breiner all had 2 hits. Joel picked up the win as our pitcher today and pitched a great game against a loaded Karen Olsen team. We thank our umps Paul Becker, Tom Rannals, and Tom Rinehart, and scoreboard operator Mark Jessen who did his usual marvelous job.

BackBone Chiropractic - 11 Dynamic Wealth - 12

BackBone Chiropractic led 11-8 heading into the bottom of the 6th inning, but yielded 4 unanswered runs to drop a 12-11 decision.  Dave Hammel 3 for 5 with a homerun plated 3 runs to lead BackBone.  Paul Becker 3 for 5, sub Lisa Pelletier with a hit, and Mitch Craun 3 for 4 with a triple each had 2 RBI on the day.  Jay Schirpke with a sacrifice fly, sub Dale Halder 4 for 4 with a walk, and sub Greg Allseitz 2 for 5 with a double each added a RBI.  Sub Matt Seelinger was a perfect 5 for 5 on the day.  Pitcher Dave Anthony 3 for 5 took the loss despite a fine outing. Glen Soles  finished the day 2 for 4 with a double.  Special thanks to Dale Halder, Greg Allseitz, Matt Seelinger and Lisa Pelletier for filling in today; yet, looking forward to having our full team back

"DWM pulled out the first win over Backbone Chiropractic. For the opening game of the 2025 Winter session the team came together and played well. Our bats were not on fire, but we managed to sneak out enough runs to pull out the win. Thanks to Vern who was 2 for 4 and an inside the park GS. Tom Ranalls and Craig Nelson were 3 for 4, while everyone else had at least one hit! Great job pitching by Rob Wilterdink and overall good defense by everyone. Thank you to subs Ken Silva at 3rd and Lee who filled in at 2nd. Additional thanks to umpires Bruce Lowe and Dave Fusaro, and John Hammel in the score tower. Good to get the first win! "

Karen Olsen Realty - 16 Dynamic Wealth - 10

What a great performance in the second game of the day, with Karen Olsen breaking out to a 11-3 lead by the end of the 3rd inning. Dynamic Wealth started to mount a late 7th inning comeback, only to have their efforts shut down by a spectacular relay from Ken Silva (RCF) , to Troy Macqueen, who gunned the runner out at home to end the game. Special shout out to Matt Seeliger, 4 in a row baby. Top offensive performers were John Nicodemo 5/5, Ed Deussen 5/5, Matt Seeliger 5/5, Troy Macqueen 4/5, John Hammel 4/5 with a triple, 2 doubles, and a single...great job John! Everyone else chimed in with 2 or 3 hits. Great overall performance by everyone .

In the second game of the day DWM worked hard but could only muster 9 runs. Noteworthy were Vern 3 for 4, Tom Ranalls, Craig Nelson, Lee and Greg Kastelic were all 2 or 4. Everyone else had a least one hit. Another great job pitching by Rod Wilterdink, and good defense by all. Congrats to Karen Olsen’s team who had some really great hits. Thanks to the guys who umpired and ran the score tower.

Copper Division

Angelas Kitchen - 21 Black Diamonds - 11

 It was a beautiful day for a ball game, and it appears the Angela's Team came ready to play. Anglea's was able to beat a very good Black Diamond Team.  Angela's started the game with 4 runs in the first inning and never looked back.  The Angela's team played very good defense to go along with their 41 hits in the game for a .820 average.  Angela's was led by Don Cleveland, and Michale Dakak, both going 5 for 5, Kevin Katsuki was 4/5 with a walk, Kat Melton & Bob Williams both were 4 for 4, with Kat almost hitting for the cycle, she only the two bagger.  Bob Lessard was 3 for 5, and Paul Larson 4 for 5.  Marty Jiminez and Jim Tokar both were 3 for 4, and Mike Mcginn 2 for 4.  It was a total team effort both offensively and defensively.  

Good game, they simply out hit us.  Dave Michels 3-4 , Kim Macqueen 4-4,  Curtis Rhoades 3-4, Becky Holiday 2-4, C.L. Eversman 3-4, Jim Jozwowski 3-3, Bob Higgins 3-3, Jerry Boesche 1-3, Dick Steiman 1-3 and Deb Kanouse 3 walks. I want to thank Becky Holiday, Bob Higgins and Jerry Boesche for subbing.

Broward Factory Serv - 14 Carrousel Travel - 14
No one is ever too thrilled with a game ending in a tie, but there was no lack of excitement in this one.  Tied at 7 after 2 innings, the Broward team, offensively, took the next two innings off and put up 2 goose eggs on the scoreboard.  Meanwhile a hard-hitting Carrousel team plated 5 runs in those same two innings, putting Broward down by 5.  Broward came back with six runs of our own in the 5th & 6th innings while Carrousel only scored 2.  Going into the top of the 7th, Broward trailed by one run.  Joe Stempniewski launched a triple to score the tying run from first.  Unfortunately, with only one out, Joe was stranded at 3rd with what would have been the winning run.   For the first game of the season, Broward had the expected "leaky" defense and came up with a collective .536 average at the plate.  Key defensive plays by Chris Espejo and Ted Grove in the late innings were instrumental in today's win.  Leading the way with the bats were Grove 3/3; Pierre Boudreau & Fred Lubs, 3/4; and Mark Wells, 2/3.  Everyone in the line-up had at least one hit.  Thanks to our subs, Kurt Kanouse and Greg Church, who pitched good enough to win.  We'll try it again next Saturday.

Carrousel Travel began the winter season facing BFS. The game was hard fought but not won by either team, as the final score was a 14-14 tie. Brian Deherrera made the defensive play of the game at 1B in the sixth inning. Substitute player, Kat Melton, also made several impressive plays for Carrousel Travel. Steve Willoughby led the offensive attach with a 4-4 day at the plate to include 2 extra base hits and a team high 6 RBI’s. Also perfect was Danny Wood 4-4 with 3 RBI’s and an impressive 2 triples. Ron Swanson also achieved perfection at 4-4 to include an extra base hit. Greg Roehm was 3-4 with 2 RBI’s and a double. Ron Swanson and Greg Roehm both scored a team high 3 runs. Special thanks to Kat Melton and Doreen Stevenson for substituting for Carrousel Travel.

Homesmart Realty - 24 Leolinda Realty - 17

HomeSmart Reality beat LeoLinda Reality 24-17 today in a game that had 9 lead changes. HomeSmart scored 12 runs in the top of the 6th to gain the final lead. Every batter for HomeSmart had at least 1 hit and at least 1 RBI. HomeSmart had 3 batters go 4-4 on the day. Paul Jinneman 4-4 1RBI, Steve Foster 4-4 4RBI's and Jeff Tucker 4-4 2-2B 2RBI's. Sub Ron Silverman 3-4 2B HR Sac Fly 5RBI's, Richard Szymesko 3-4 2-2B 2RBI's, Randy Selis 3-4 2RBI's, Jerry Eastham 3-4 3B 4RBI's, Ed Abrams 3-4 1RBI, David Power 2-4 2RBI's, Chuck Hefferman 1-2 BB Sac Fly 1RBI and Winning Pitcher Ed Musgrave 2-4 1RBI.

"What a game to start the season!! It was a great back and forth battle against a formidable Homesmart team. LeoLinda had great arms, gloves, pitching and bats. Most of all we had a great attitude. I will pass on detailing the great stats and plays we had today for 6 innings. Homesmart had an incredible last inning. Thanks to Don Trenda and Joel Last for subbing today. Thanks to the umps, scoreboard crew and scorekeepers. And thanks to our team for helping with our chores at the end of the day.

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