Spring Saturday  Standings

 Saturday, May 10, 2025

BackBone Chiropractic - 18 Game Day Mens' Health - 7
Backbone won today against a good Game Day Men's Health squad. I would like to thank our subs John Nicodemo, Marty Jiminez and John Holten.   On offense, Ron Swanson was perfect at the plate; Joel Breiner had three doubles; Chris Espejo has two doubles.  The entire team hit excellent--- batting .741 collectively.    Defensively, we had a very good game.  Multiple great catches in the outfield, including running catches by Chris Espejo and John Nicodemo.   The infield, great grabs by Bob Williams, Lester Zirbel, Joel Breiner and Dick Steinman.  We had a couple of double plays today, one to end the last inning of the game.  

On a warm Grand day in May at the ballpark, Game day Men's Health bats were cold.  Seven runs on fourteen hits could not keep up with a hard Backbone team.  Ted Grove, Russ Figueroa, Paul Becker, John Hammel and Dan Newman all had 2 for 3 days at the plate.

T Pham Dentist - 12 Angela's Kitchen - 10

Thomas Pham Denists beat Angelas Kitchen 12-11 by scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the 7 inning. 4 0f the last 5 hitters in the bottom of the order got hits in the 7th inning. Leading hitters were: Paul Jinneman 2-2 2-BB 1RBI, Craig Nelson 4-4 2-2B 2RBI's, Jim Mathews 3-4 2B 2RBI's, Pete Simoneau 3-4 1RBI, Chuck Gibson 2-3 BB 2B 1RBI, Chris Klemmer 3-5 2RBI's, Gerry Boesche 2-4 , Sub Ken Kessler 2-4 2B 1RBI. Getting 1 hit each Jerry Feldman, Jim Opyd and Mike Dakak.

Angela’s lost to Thomas Pham 12-11. Angela’s was outscored 8-4 over the last two innings as TP came from behind to win the game. Offensively, Angela’s hit well enough except the bottom of the lineup was only 2-12. The defense was slightly off with several bobbles. Angela’s hitting: Greg Allseitz 3-3 (2B), Sub Ron Silberman 3-3, Danny Wood 3-3 (2B/2rbi), Ken Chapman 2-3 (HR/2B/5rbi), Eric Coudret 2-3 (2B/2rbi), Joe Sempniewski 2-3 (rbi), Ken Krzeminski 1-2, John Holten 1-3 (2B), and Marty Jiminez 1-3.

Karen Olsen Realty - 14 Shannon Biszantz Realty - 10The weather is warming up and so did the Karen Olsen team bats in the last two innings of a tight game.  The KO team was down 9-7 going into the bottom of the 5th inning when the bats came alive scoring 7 runs in the 5-6th innings while holding Shannon Biszantz Realty team to 1.  This was a true team win with several run saving  plays by the defense.  Gene Fleck and David Power stood out on defense with several quality plays to stop rallys from the Biszantz team.  Leading the offense were David Power 3-3 with a walk and 2 doubles, John Nicodemo 4-4, Tom Ranalls 4-4 with a breathtaking (his of course) home run and 7 rbi, Bruce Lowe 3-4, Sub Don Trenda 2-3.  All others players had at least one hit and contributed to the win.  Thanks to Don Trenda for subbing and Special thanks to the umpires Gerry Boesche and Russ Figeuroa and scorekeeper Jerry Eastham for keeping the game moving along.  

Shannon Biszantz, Realtor squad, faced Karen Olsen resulting in a 14-10 win for K.O. The defensive effort by the Shannon Biszantz club can best be described as poor. The failure to record outs on basic plays was entirely too much to overcome. Despite the defensive failures, LF-Mike Kachurak shined the entire game to include making an outstanding shoestring catch in the fifth inning. LCF-Jay Schirpke led offensively with a 4-4 day at the plate to include a triple. Mr. Schirpke also scored a team high four runs. 1B-Wayne Weidenbach was an impressive 3-4 to include a double and a team high 3 RBI’s. P-Larry Radant had another productive day on the mound and also hit 3-4. LF-Mike Kachurak excelled hitting 3-4 to include an RBI. RCF-Howard Sumner was 2-4 with a double and 2 RBI’s. Special thanks to Eileen Figueroa for keeping the offensive statistics. 

 Saturday, May 3, 2025

Shannon Biszantz Realty (Leo) - 7 Angela's Kitchen - 10

The Shannon Biszantz team took the field for the first time and faced Angela’s. Angela’s ultimately won the contest, 10-7. The offense was lacking as only 2 runs were scored after the first four innings. Howard Sumner safely reached base in 3 of his 4 at bats. Jay Schirpke (2B, 3B), Wayne Weidenbach, Greg Roehm (2B) all had multiple base hits for Shannon Biszantz. Mike Kachurak had a team high 3 RBI’s. Substitute player, Dan Newman, was an impressive 3-4 to include a double. Special thanks to Jon Chlebeck and Dan Newman for substituting for the Shannon Biszantz team.

Angela’s beat Leolinda in a close game 10-7. Angela’s played solid defense that was highlighted by several running, arms stretched to the limit, backhanded catches by (LC) Sub Greg Allseitz and (R) Sub Ron Silberman. First baseman, John Holten also snagged a couple of line shots hit down the line, preventing extra base hits. The team offense had 10 of 11 players having at least one hit. The offense was led by Ken Chapman 3-3 (2B/HR/5rbi), Eric Coudret 3-4 (2B/rbi), Greg Allseitz 2-4 (2B/rbi) and Danny Wood 3-4 (rbi). Team hitting: Ken Krzeminski 2-4, Sub Ron Silberman 2-4, Joe Stempniewski 2-3 (2rbi), Greg Church 2-3, John Holten 2-4 and Norm Lustig 1-3.

Game Day Men's Health (NW) - 11 Karen Olsen Realty - 11

On a beautiful May morning, the teams of Karen Olsen and Game Day Mens Health fought to an eleven to eleven tie.  Roger Williams went 4 for 4 and hit for the cycle, Ted grove was also on base 4 times.  John Bertholdy and Russ Figueroa were on base 3 times.  Sal Politi was 2 for 4 with a double.  

Back and forth, up and down, in and out forward and backward, hot and cold....it was a spectacle to behold!  A well earned 11-11 tie.  Everyone kept their heads up and attitudes positive and we pulled out a hard fought tie with a formidable GameDay squad.  Down 5-2 after three innings Karen Olsen's team chipped away and finally took the lead in the top of the fifth inning.  Then a little back and forth towards the seventh made for an exciting last inning of play with Karen Olsen going up 11 to 8.  Then GameDay came up to bat in the bottom of the last frame and manufactured 3 runs to earn  the 11-11 tie.  Not making any outs for the Karen Olsen group was Tom Ranalls 4/4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBI's.  David Power added three hits and 3 RBI's.  Also contributing was sub Greg Raehm with 3 hits and 2 RBI's, sub Howard SUmner with three hits and an RBI (also helped with his pinch running expertise when called upon) and Barney Armstrong with 2 knocks and solid defense. Joe Eschenbrenner had three timely hits.   Total team effort today...defensively Kevin Katsuki and Darren Proctor had good games as well.  

T Pham Dentist - 18 BackBone Chiropractic - 8

Thomas Pham Denists beat Backbone Chiropractic 18-8. Craig Nelson hit 4-4,and a home run in the bottom of the 6th to complete hitting for the cycle. Pitcher Pete Simoneau was 4-4 but missed the cycle by not hitting a HR. Craig Nelson 4-4 2B 3B HR 4RBI's, Pete Simoneau 4-4 2B 3B 5RBI's, Mike Dakak 3-4 1RBI, Chris Klemmer 3-4 1RBI, Paul Jinneman 3-4 2RBI's, Jim Opyd 2-3 BB 1RBI, Sub Eric Coudret 3-4 2-2B 1RBI, Sub Ken Kessler 2-3 1RBI, Gerry Boesche2-3, Chuck Gibson2-4 2B 1RBI and Jim Mathews 1-3 2B 1RBI.

Backbone lost to a good TP Dentist team today. I would like to thank our subs  Brian Walters, Roger Williamson and Norma Lucas. On offense Chris Espejo went 3-4.Laura Johnson went 2-3. Ron Swanson was perfect at the plate.    Defensively,   Steve Willoughby was key in executing a double play plus securing a couple of other outs during the game.  Ed Deussen and Brian Walters both had a couple of great catches..   

 Saturday, April 26, 2025



Karen Olsen Realty - 15 T Pham Dentist - 13

On a very nice morning to play softball Karen Olsen Realty and Thomas Pham Dentist met to lead off the Spring Saturday softball season.  The game was a back and forth affair until the Olsen Realty team scored 4 runs in the fourth and fifth innings to take a 14-9 lead.  The Realtors then hung on at the end for a 15-13 victory.  Leading the offense was John Nicodemo 4-4, Tom Ranalls 3-3 and a walk, and Bruce Lowe 4-4.  Dan Hodges was 3-4, Daren Proctor, Barney Armstrong and Joel Last were 2-3, while Sub Curt Rhodes was 2-2 with a scoring sac fly.  All other players had at least one hit.  A big thank you to Curt Rhodes and Ed Abrams for subbing in the game.  On to next week.  

Thomas Pham Denists lost to Karen Olson Real Estate 15-13.  Both teams had timely hitting and made some good plays on defense.   Leading hitters for the Denists were:  Sub Don Ranieri 4-4 2B, Pitcher Pete Simoneau 3-3 Sac Fly 3RBI's, Sub Greg Roehm 3-4 2B, Paul Jinneman 3-4 2RBI's, Jim Opyd 3-4 2B 3RBI's, Jerry Feldman 3-4 1RBI, Chuck Gibson 3-4 1RBI, Sub Mike Kachurak 2-2 2RBI's.  Getting 1 hit each were Mike Dakak, Gerry Boesche and Jerry Eastham.

Angela's Kitchen - 18 BackBone Chiropractic - 11

Angela’s beat Backbone (18-11) in its first game of the Spring Session. Angela’s outfield (Sub Greg Allseitz, Joe Stempniewski, Rick Pearson, and Danny Wood) shined while catching almost everything that was hit. The infield (Marty Jimenez, Sub Dan Hodges, Sub Don F. Cole, Ken Krzeminski and John Holten were not to be outdone while playing stellar defense: The “Big Boppers” on offense were: Ken Krzeminski 4-4 (3B/rbi), Sub Greg Allseitz 2-4 (2B/2rbi), Rick Pearson 3-3 (2 2B/3B/4rbi), Sub Dan Hodges 4-4 (2 2B/3B/4rbi), and Joe Sempniewski 3-3 (HR/rbi). Other offensive contributors were Sub Don F. Cole 3-3 (2rbi), Danny Wood 2-3 (2rbi), Greg Church 3-3 (2rbi), John Holten 3-3, Mary Jimenez and Norm Lustig were both 1-3.

Backbone lost to a good Angelas Kitchen team today. I would like to thank our sub Ronnie Silberman. On offense Steve Willoughby and Ronnie Silberman went 3-4. Ed Deussen and Ed hart both were perfect at the plate with Ed Deussen hitting a HR. Chris Espejo had a nice triple in the 6th.   Defensively, Ed Deussen had a couple of good catches in left center, Chris Espejo also a good catch in left and Steve Willoughby good heads up plays at 3B. 

NW Physical Therapy - 15 Leolinda Realty - 15

"On a Beautiful spring morning with the wind blowing out, the crowd was alive. Leolinda and Northwest PT fought to a tie, with no one scoring in the final inning. The crowd roared when Kat Melton led off the second inning with a solid base hit. John Bertholdy, Glenn Turner and Dan Newman had perfect days at the plate going 4 for 4. Paul Becker went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles. John Hammel, Ted Grove and Mike McGinn had 2 hits each.
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Leolinda Realty began the short six-game season facing NWPT. The game was so hotly contested that it ended in a 15-15 tie. Leolinda greatly benefited from four outstanding players in the outfield: Mike Kachurak, Jay Schirpke, Howard Sumner and Joe Osowiec. RCF-Howard Sumner stunned spectators with multiple fantastic plays. RF-Joe Osowiec made the play of the game to preclude multiple runs from being scored late in the contest. LF-Mike Kachurak also added an impressive outfield play. Offensively, Jay Schirpke was perfect at the plate (4-4), to include 2 HR’s and a double. Five Leolinda players were 3-4: Howard Sumner (HR), Mike Kachurak (3B), Sheldon Rosenthal (2B), Wayne Weidenbach and Greg Roehm. Larry Radant reached safely in 3 of 4 plate appearances, to include a HR and a double. Leolinda ended the contest in the bottom of the seventh inning by holding NWPT scoreless for the first time of the game. Thanks to Wayne Weidenbach for substituting at 1B and Ray Gibson for coaching.