June 20:
Game 1 - Elmer & Harold Astros relied on 2 five run innings to pull out a close 11 - 9 win against the Cross Town Red Sox. For the Astros, Perry Nurse and Chad Stahl were 3/3 while substitute player Blaine Lutz was 2/2. For the Red Sox, Leroy Freisen was 3/3. Right fielders were busy tonight. Larry Hurrell made 2 great catches and Byron Witkowski also made a great catch on a hard hit ball.
Game Report By Bill Ramage
Game 2 - It was a battle of the brew crews for the 2nd game tonight, Juggies TapHouse Brewers vs the Garage Pub FOG, our 1st meeting of the year, our previous scheduled game being rained out. Juggies prevailed in a close one, 10-8. We scored 8 runs in the 1st two innings, then lefty, Jim Dulle, buckled down and held us to 2 runs the rest of the game. He pitched very well. The Garage started out slow, but then slowly got things going, just ran out of gas in the bottom of the 7th. Good game as the clouds and the wind started to set in at the end of the game. Team owner, Kasey Valkenburg, helped out the Brewers cause with a 2 run dinger in the 1st inning. Thanks to the Lakers crew for handling the work duties tonight.
Game Report By Jamie White
Game 3 - On a blustery day at our beautiful park the Recyclers came out swinging intending on bringing the Meateors back to earth. Alas it was not to be. After crushing the ball into all the gaps on the field Redi posted a five spot in top of the first. Undaunted, the meat boys reeled off 4 consecutive fivers for a 20-5 decision. The Meateors showered hits all over the field with many three for three nights, notable was Royce Hopkins three run dinger which was followed by a Solo triple play by RH to close out the game. Jim “lights out” Fink got the V and Larry Biko took the loss.
Game Report By Ron Stubbs
June 19:
Game 1 - The first game of the evening was a low scoring battle that saw the Morrison Health Mavericks edge out The Garage Pub 7 - 5.
To the delight of the spectators there were a number of great defensive plays made by both teams.
Offensively for the Mavericks Garth Stark was 3 for 3 with a triple and a double. Delvin Moch, John Unreiner & Kerry Schentag were all 2 for 3. For the Pub Andy Stroh was 2 for 2 with a walk and Tim Seitz was 2 for 3 with a triple and a double.
Rod Insko was on the mound for the Mavericks while Rob Price took on the pitching duties for the Pub.
Thanks to all the volunteers for providing another great evening for ball at Lorne Holden Field.
Game Report By Delvin Moch
Game 2 - The 6:30 game had the Logos Rebels headed to the home of the Redi Recyclers Rockies in Coors Field AK Lorne Holden. Another nail bitter. The Rockies scored 2 in their first, one more in both the second and third innings. The Rebels scored 1 in the second and 5 more in their top half of the third. After 3 complete, the Rebels took the lead 6-4. The Rockies did not lie down as they climbed back up the hill to score 5 of their own in the bottom half of the 5 to take the lead back 9-6 after 5 complete. The Rebels came back with 3 more in their top half of the 6th to tie it up at 9. They added 1 more in the 7th and held onto a 10-9 victory.
For the Rockies Mike Ferre went 3-3, Rick Parker was the same with a home run. Pick-up second baseman Leon Mock made at least 7 outs after that we stop counting. Ken Wou led the Rebels with a double and 3 singles. While winning pitcher Fred Kellen had another solid night at the plate going 3-3. Utility player Roland Schlenker moved around the infield, finding his home at 3rd base. Where in the bottom half of the 4th inning was a human vacuum cleaner. Making all 3 outs. We like to thank the Laker boys for the cooking and umpiring, as well as Stan & Garry in the press box.
Game Report By Darryl Bartman
Game 3 - On a beautiful evening to play ball at Lorne Holden Field the last game of the evening had the Stewart Optical boys taking on the Cross Town Red Sox. In the end it turned out to be a low scoring affair as all pitchers seemed to have their best stuff working tonight. Even though Johnny Engel and Kevin Lane hit homers for the Stewart Optical team, it was the Red Sox that came away with the victory 8-4.
Game Report By Brian Stonehouse
June 18:
Game 1 - The first game of this cool June evening saw the Morrison Health Mavericks score 4 runs in each of the 3rd, 4th and 6th innings on route to a 17 - 8 victory over the Station Coffee Longshots.
Offensively for the Mavericks Todd Ammann was 4 for 4 but he managed to walk himself into an out to end the 6th inning (for the rest of that story you’ll have to ask Todd), Delvin Moch, Garth Stark, Darcy Harty, Tim Mayer, Kerry Schentag and Robert Jensen were all 3 for 4.
For the Longshots Wayne Miller, Trent Rasch, Dennis Allan and Randy Weurfel all were 2 for 3.
Rod Insko was on the mound for the Mavericks while Trent Rasch was on the mound for the Longshots.
Thanks to Robert Jensen and Randy Weurfel for their subbing contributions and thanks to all the volunteers for providing another great evening for ball at the Lorne Holden Field.
Game Report By Delvin Moch
Game 2 - The 6:30 game had the Logos Rebels home to the Copper Coulee Casino Silver Foxes. Say that 10 times real fast. Very close game all the way through. After 2 ½ the Silver Foxes lead 7-1. The Rebels fought back with 5 in their bottom half, to keep it close at 7-6. The Rebels took there first lead of the night with 3 in the bottom half of the 5th. The Foxes only managed 1 more run in the top half of the sixth. With the Rebels coming out on top 10-8.
For the Silver Foxes Darren Emerson lead the way with a double and 2 run home run, as well as Glen Stodolka hit a 2-run home run. For the Rebels it was lead off Mike Sills went 3 for 3 with a pair of doubles, clean up Danny Stevenson had a 2 run homer and a double. Ron Jarvis continues to bat 1000 was 3 for 3, and winning pitcher Fred Kellen was 2 for 2. We like to thank Randy and Darlene in the press box, along with the Garage Pub for there kitchen and umpiring staff.
Game Report By Darryl Bartman
Game 3 - The first 2 innings were as cool as the temperature with the Sauer RV Storage Lakers taking a 2 to 1 lead. The Sauer RV Storage Lakers ended up scoring 4 runs in the 3rd inning and 3 runs in the 5th and 6th inning to come away with a 12 to 6 Victory over the E & H Glass Astros.
Highlights for the E & H Glass Astros was a 4 for 4 performance from the owner Keith Lutz which included 1 HR, but the Oilers victory over the Panthers was more important then his 4 for 4 night. Darrell Jesse also went 3 for 3 for the E & H Glass Astros.
Highlights for the Sauer RV Storage Lakers was a 3 for 3 performance by Barry the Beer Batter, Clint Kleckner and Calm and Cool Wilf Broesky.
Plays of the game came from Brian Rover Christmann who made 2 great plays in the rover position to keep 5 runs off the board for the E & H Glass Astros.
Big thanks to the fans who came out in the +10 degree weather to cheer on their team and to eat one of the best Burgers in the city. Also thanks to the announcer, score keeper, umps and cooks who are definitely a big part of of the best slow pitch league in Canada.
Game Report By Curtis Scherger
June 17:
All Games Cancelled Due To Weather