Aug 21:
Game 1 - In the first game of the evening the Copper Coulee Casino Silver Foxes were fortunate to get past Juggies Brewers in a back and forth affair that went down to the last batter. When the dust had settled the Foxes held on for a 12-11 victory. Sam Montoya was the winning pitcher (4 K's and 2 walks) and Jim Dulle took the loss (3 K's and 3 walks). The Foxes outhit the Brewers 23 to 21 and of note was their 5 run 3rd inning when they had 8 straight singles. For the Brewers Larry Biko was 3 for 3 while Mike Ferre, Mark Porter and Blaine Lutz (double) were all 3 for 4. For the Foxes Robert Jensen, Darren Emerson, Sam Montoya and Randy Wuerfel were all 3 for 4. Steve Kakuk was 3 for 3 and sub Jim Phillips had a double and a walk in three plate appearances.
Game Report By Sam Montoya
Game 2 - The second game on a beautiful Thursday evening featured the Redi Recyclers Rockies vs. the Garage Pub Fog. The Rockies jumped out to a five run first inning lead, with seven straight hits, highlighted by a grand salami by Glen Stodolka. In the bottom half, the never quit Fog posted three runs. Punches were exchanged by both teams in the next three inning, resulting in a 8-8 tie after four. The Rockies scored four in the top half of the fifth, but not to be outdone, the resilient Fog scored five of their own in the bottom half to make it a 13-12 score in favor of the Garage boys , heading into the last inning.
The Fog had to make an unexpected pitching change in the sixth, having to pull Bill Chapman, who was having a strong effort, in favor of seasoned veteran Rod Insko. After giving up a lead off walk, The Godfather settled in, and held the mighty part of the Rockies lineup to two runs
Trailing by one in the bottom half of the sixth inning, it didn't look promising for the Garage boys, as pitcher Jim Larsen got the first two outs. But doing what they are paid to do, the top half of the Garage order came up with four straight singles, culminating in a walk off line drive by Mike Sills to score the winning run.
Highlights for the Garage were 4-4 nights by team captain Grant Mackay & Kent 'the hammer' Strudwick, 3-3 by veteran Sherwin Lehman and Rod 'the hayseed hammer' Aman, and a 3-4 effort by Ron Jarvis. Excellent pitching by Bill Chapman, and solid play at third by Russ Cameron contributed to the win.
For the Rockies, Keith Bender and Keith Kleckner were 3-4, whilst Kevin Friesen and Gerry Harpell were 3-3.
Shutout to umpires Kerry Buss and Andy Stoh. The tandem umpired all three games, and did an excellent job! Usual thanks to the B&B guys in the kitchen, and our valued volunteers up in the scorekeepers booth!
Game Report By Dickie Dunn
Game 3 - Station Coffee Long Shots scored 5 runs in the top of the 5th to tie the game and 2 in the 6th to secure the win over the LOGOS Rebels 8-6. Leading the way for the Long Shots were Trent Rasch going 3-3 3 singles, Blair Hennes, Greg Scott, Al Martin, Perry Nurse and Harold Enslen all going 2-4 with 2 singles and Rod Sommerfeld 1-2 with a single and walk. For the Rebels Dean Roy 3-3 3 singles, Leroy Friesen 2-3 double, single, Chris Wandler, Larry Rudolph and Terry Rattai going 2-3 all singles, Doug Davis, Paul King, Brian Hoffner and Darryl Bartman 1-2 with singles. Winning pitcher Brian Stonehouse and taking the loss Darryl Bartman.
Game Report by Wayne Miller
Aug 20:
Game 1 - Barry Koch had a night to remember at the plate for the Redi Recycle Rockies. Kochy bashed three home runs including the walk off in the bottom of the sixth inning and drove in five runs as the Rockies edged the Cross Town Red Sox 13-12. Glen Stodolka and Kevin Friesen were three for three for Redi. Stodolka had three doubles and Friesen one double. Both drove in three runs. Boyd Hamm and Jack Simons both had three knocks for the Red Sox, Simons blasted two run homer. Jim Larson pitched and picked up the win for Redi.
Game Report By Kevin Friesen
Game 2 - In a very close game, the Elmer & Harold’s Astros squeaked out a 20 - 19 win over Juggie’s Taphouse. Going into the bottom of the 6th inning, the Astros players were down with the score 19 -17 and the team had been snake bit of late losing 4 in a row. With one swing of the bat, Keith Lutz lifted the team’s spirits crushing a home run and tying the score at 19 - 19. Then the final heroics were provided by Darrell Jesse who placed an opposite field hit down the first base line to drive in the winning run. A night that started out hot changed quickly with the arrival of a cold stream but it did not affect the bats. Juggie’s actually outhit the Astros 26 - 25. For the Astros, Keith Lutz was 4/4 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI’s, Lutz Perschon was 3/3 with 4 RBI’s and Kelly Lutz was 4/4 with 1 RBI. For Juggie’s, Mark Porter and Terry Tucker were both 4/4, Kasey Valkenburg was 3/3 with a sacrifice fly and 3 RBI’s, Larry Biko was 3/4 with 3 RBI’s and Mike Ferre was 3/4 with 2 RBI’s. Thanks to the Bumper to Bumber guys for umping and keeping the crowd well fed.
Game Report By Bill Ramage
Game 3 - A four run rally in the third inning carried the Morrison Mavericks to a 7 - 5 victory over Mikes Meats Meateors. The low scoring match featured defensive gems on both sides. John Engel was involved in two double plays for the Mavs in addition to gunning down a runner at home.
Dave Hammel had three RBIs for the Mavericks as did Don Halberg for Mikes.
Aug 19:
Game 1 - Another gorgeous evening at the ballpark set the stage for a close matchup between the home team Sauer RV Lakers and the visiting Logo’s Rebels. From the first pitch, it was a tight contest with momentum swinging back and forth.
The Rebels struggled early, going scoreless through the first two innings and managing just one run in the third. They were blanked again in the fourth, while the Lakers steadily built a lead—plating one in the first, two in the second, and another in the fourth to go up 4–1.
But turn it around in their top half of the fifth inning. The Rebels erupted for five runs, flipping the scoreboard and taking control. They tacked on one more in the top of the sixth, and despite a late push from the Lakers, held on for a hard-fought 7–6 victory.
Both squads showed solid defense throughout, keeping the game competitive and entertaining from start to finish.
Big thanks to Jeff and Darlene holding it down in the upper deck and hats off to the Redi Recyclers crew for grilling up the burgers and dogs while keeping the strike zone honest! Special appreciation to Jim Black for stepping up and volunteering on the bases!
Game 2 - The Morrison Mavericks fought back from a 8 - 1 deficit to defeat the Garage Pub Fog 10 to 9. Winning pitcher Dan Hamilton cracked his third hit of the match with two out in the final frame to drive in Darren Heinz with the deciding run. Earlier in the inning Leon Moch (also with 3 hits) slammed an inside the park home run to tie the game. Coach of the Fog squad, Mike Sills, banged out two singles and a triple.
Game 3 - The Copper Coulee Casino Silver Foxes continued their winning ways with a 4-3 victory over Bumper to Bumper. Randy Wuerfel was the winning pitcher and Vern Herter took the loss. Both teams played stellar defence and the game was tight all the way. Andy Stroh, Tim Seitz and Ken Kallis were all 2 for 3 (all singles). Andy Stroh, Kevin Lane and Mike Peters each had an RBI. For the Foxy Guys, Darren Emerson was 3-3 with the game winning walk off hit off the fence in left field, scoring Paul Savage (2 for 3) from second base. Randy Wuerfel and Steve Brier were both 2 for 2 with Steve getting an RBI. Darcy Harty had a 2 RBI single.
Game Report By Sam Montoya
Aug 18:
Game 1 - Station Coffee Long Shots, on a great pitching performance by Trent Rasch, went on to a 13-8 victory over the Elmer and Harold's Astro's. Leading the way for the Long Shots were Rich Bergen going 3-3 3 singles, 2 RBIs, Curtis Scherger 3-3 3 RBIs, Blair Hennes 2-2 2 singles, walk, Greg Scott 2-2 2 singles, walk, 2 RBIs, Cal Mayer 3-4 double 2 singles, RBI, Perry Nurse 3-4 3 singles, RBI. For the Astro's Dave Sawatsky 3-3 3 singles, 4 RBIs, Kieth Lutz 3-3 2 doubles, single, 1 RBI, Lutz Perschon 2-2 2 singles, Jim Black 1-2 single, Rick Parker 2-3 HR, double 3 RBIs, Frank Merkl 2-3 2 singles, Gerry Harpell double, single. Losing pitchers Fred Kelln and Kelly Lutz.
Game Report by Wayne Miller.
Game 2 - Well on a beautiful night for ball Stewart Optical were clicking on all cylinders, offense, defense, and pitching.
Randy Biko kept Bumper to Bumper stymied all evening with very few hits but 2 by Andy Stroh and a 3 run home run by Kevin Lane.
The Eye Guys scored early and often to get out to a 14-1 lead but with the flip flop Bumper to Bumper scored 5 runs in the last 2 innings to make the final score 14-6
The defense was lead by Byron Witkowski who was nothing short of amazing at third turning some great plays! Leading the way for Stewart Optical offensively was Dan Rattai, Roland Schlenker, Byron Witkowski and Jim Phillips all with 3 hits, with 2 hits from Darrell Bonagofsky and Jeff Thompson.
Thanks To the Redi guys for umping and concession! As well as our announcers tonight too!
Game Report By Jim Stewart
Game 3 - On a beautiful night at the Lorne Holden field of Dreams the Cross Town Red Sox came away with a 7 to 1 victory over the Sauer RV Storage Lakers. Boyd Hamm got the win and also went 3/3 Derry Eresman and Darrell Maser were 2/3 Lance Knodel had a triple along with some great defensive plays. Glen Ebel made a highlight reel catch in right field. The lakers were led by Kevin Sauer and Trevor Fauth who both had doubles. Walter Pratt made a real nice catch in the 6th to keep the game close. Big thanks as always to Redi Recyclers and Mike and Darlene
Game Report By Darrell Maser