June 5:
Game 1 - The Redi Recycle Rockies held onto small leads through the first six innings before erupting for four runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Station Coffee Longshots 14-9. Royce Hopkins, Barry Koch, Keith Bender and Glen Stodolka went three for four to lead the Rockies offence. Brent Carson and Kevin Friesen were three for three at the dish for Redi. Blair Hennes was four for four in a losing cause for the Longshots. Rich Bergen and Wayne Miller had three knocks for the coffee crew. Bruce Stuber picked up the win for Redi, Jim Larson collected the save. Brian Stonehouse took the loss.
Game Report By Kevin Friesen
Game 2 - The second game of this stellar weathered evening saw the Garage Pub Fog take on the Morrison Health Mavericks. The Mavericks scored 5 in the 1st inning and 5 more in the 3rd inning on route to an 11 - 8 victory.
The Mavericks were led by Todd Ammann, John Engel & Jeff Hall with 3 hits each and Dave Hammel, Derek Nielsen, Dale Weisgerber and Darren Heinz all with 2 hits.
For the Fog, Grant McKay had 3 hits and Bill Chapman, Ron Jarvis, Jake Thomas, Ken Longmore & Rod Insko all had 2 hits. Dan Hamilton pitched the win for the Mavericks while Rod Insko was on the mound for the Fog.
A big thanks to all the volunteers for making this another great night for ball at Lorne Holden Field.
Game Report By Delvin Moch
Game 3 - The final game of the evening saw Stewart Optical hang on for a 12-11 win over Logos who had 2 men on base with two outs in the final inning when Brian Hoffner hit a sinking line drive up the middle that Darrell Bonagofsky made a sliding catch on the preserve the win. Logos were lead by Chris Wandler who had three hits including two triples, Danny Stevenson with three hits including a home run and Larry Rudolf with two hits including a home run. Stewart welcomed Dan Rattai who made his first appearance of the year on his birthday and had two hits including a bases loaded triple and he also made a number of tough catches in left field. Al Dyck pitched for the first time this season and did a great job keeping the Logos batters from scoring too many runs. Darrell Bonagofsky continued his hot hitting going 3-3 while Roland Schlenker, Byron Witkowski, Randy Biko and Daryl Hubick all added a pair of hits.
The stands were packed, the parking lot was full, the concession was hopping and it was another perfect night for ball. There aren’t many leagues where a guy can hit a home run and get high fives from players on both teams.
Game Report By Jeff Thompson
June 4:
Game 1 - Station Coffee Long Shots had a complete team effort with 23 hits on their way to a 17-8 win over the Garage Pub FOG. Leading the way for the Long Shots was Greg Scott going 3-3 and 3 RBIs, Gregg Martin 2-2, 1 RBI, Trent Rasch 2-2, 2 RBIs, Wayne Miller 2-2, 2 RBIs, Blair Hennes 2-3, 3 RBIs, Cal Mayer 2-3, 2 RBIs, Perry Nurse 2/3, 2 RBIs, John McFee 2-3, 1 RBI, Al Martens, 2-3, Harold Enslen 2-3, Rod Groves 2-3, Rod Sommerfied 2 walks. Brian Stonehouse turned a game changing double play in the 5th and Rich Bergen made some great catches as Rover. For the FOG Mike Sills went 3/3, 2 RBIs, Daniel Morissette 2-2 Grant Mackay 2-3, 2 RBIs, BillChapman 2-3, 1 RBI, Ron Jarvis 2-3. Thanks to our fans, umpires, announcers and kitchen staff.
Game Report by Wayne Miller
Game 2 - In the 2nd game of the evening on Wednesday, June 4, The Copper Coulee Casino Silver Foxes outlasted the E&H Astros by a score of 13-8. The winning pitcher was Randy Wuerfel and Fred Kelen took the loss. For E&H Kelly and Keith Lutz both went 3/3 - all singles and Maury Salmon had a base clearing triple in their big inning. For the Foxes Todd Kopec, Darren Emerson, Robert Jensen and Darcy Harty all went 3/3. Randy Wuerfel was 2/2 with a sac fly and 4 RBIs. Boyd Kosolofski turned a neat double play to end a possible E&H comeback in the bottom of the 7th inning.
Game Report By Sam Montoya
Game 3 - A strong offensive performance by the Bumper to Bumper Blue Jays as they defeated Juggies Tap House by a score of 15 to 7. The Jays were lead by Andy Stroh 4-4(HR, triple), Kevin Lane 4-4(HR, 2 doubles), Kerry Buss 4-4 (HR), Lyle Kennedy 4-4(triple, double), Mike Peters 4-4(double), Andy Christie 3-3 and Tom Baker 3-4.
Blaine Lutz and Mike Ferre(3-3) each had a 3 run home run for Juggies as well as two hits for Tim Mayer, Jamie White, Jim Noon and Terry Tucker.
Vern Herter with another well pitched game for the Jays.
Game Report By Andy Stroh
June 3:
Game 1 - In the first game of the night on June 3, the Copper Coulee Casino Silver Foxes won a close hard fought game over the Cross Town Courier Red Sox 11-10. The winning pitcher was Boyd Kosolofski who also had a double and 2 walks. Losing pitcher was Joe Steinbacker who had a single and 2 walks. We believe the pitchers had an agreement to walk each other as they each only walked one other batter all game. Derry Eresman, Jack Simons and Ken Wou were 3/3 for the Red Sox while Boyd Hamm contributed a 3 run home-run and a double. Paul Savage went 3/3 for the Foxes while Todd Kopek (triple), Darren Emerson, Randy Wuerfel, Glen Kessler, Steve Brier and Steve Kakuk were all 2/3. Dan Hein was 2/2 with a double. Stellar defense at third base by Robert Jensen contributed to the win as he alone was responsible for seven or eight defensive outs.
Game Report By Sam Montoya
Game 2 - The Bumper to Bumper Blue Jays were able to defeat Mikes Meats Meateors by a score of 13 to 6. Leading the way for the Jays were Lyle Kennedy and Tim Seitz with 3 hits each. Andy Stroh, Kevin Lane, Kerry Buss, Kenn Kallis, Andy Christie and Tom Baker each with 2 hits including home runs by Andy Stroh and Kerry Buss.
Don Halberg, Ron Stubbs, Kelly Martin and Ron Pisoni with 2 hits each for the Meateors. Tom Baker had a great game on the mound for the Jays which included a number of defensive plays including the start of a double play.
Game Report By Andy Stroh
Game 3 - In a game where runs were hard to come by, the Morrison Mavericks managed to get three runs in the top of the 7th to pull off an 8 to 6 win over the Sauer Lakers.
The Sauers led for most of the game by scoring three runs in the first and again in the 4th. The Mavs scored their initial runs in the 4th when Jeff Hall smashed a tall grand slam home run that very nearly brought rain or possibly even snow. They added another run for a brief 5 - 3 lead.
Down 6 - 5 the Mavs scratched out three runs in their last at bat with Kerry Schentag and Dan Hamilton providing the key hits. Facing the meat of the Sauer order the Mavs closed the door in the bottom of the 7th thanks to a game ending catch in right field by the rookie, Derek Nielsen.
June 2:
Game 1 - Juggies Tap House Brewers defeated a strong Stewart Optical team in the first game, 12-8. A very good game, 2 evenly matched teams. Thanks to the umpires, concession workers and the people in the press box tonight.
Game Report By Jamie White
Game 2 - On a surprisingly beautiful night at one of the nicest ball parks in the country, the RV Storage Lakers battled the Logos Rebels. The Rebels who have started the season strong at 5-2 were looking to keep the streak alive, but the Lakers were up to the task of spoilers on this night. Wilf Broesky out dueled Dean Roy on the mound for a hard fought 15-12 victory. The Lakers got off to an early lead on a triple by the pride of New Brunswick, Pierre Cote. The Rebels stayed with the Lakers early though in part because of a double by Danny Stevenson who was also 3 for 4 and a 3 for 4 night from the ageless wonder, Billy Martin (Not the Yankees skipper). Dean Roy also helped himself with 3 hits as well as "Speedy Wandler" with 3 hits and Jimmy Cooper with 3 singles. For the Lakers, "Bossman Sauer" and the old Burstall Brave, Trevor Fauth, had 3 hits each both collecting important RBI. A back and forth battle all night but when the sun went down the Lakers got the "W" to stay just above .500. The parity in the league is quite evident with all the close games this year which is super entertaining. Lakers are in action again on Tuesday night against the "hard hitting, slow pitching Mavericks". Thanks to all the volunteers again tonight. That's what makes our "ball world" go around.
Game Report By Gerard Hittel
Game 3 - Stop the presses, the Redi Recycle Rockies finally hit the win column. The Rockies scored twice in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge the Mikes Meats Meateors 9-8. Royce Hopkins led the Rockies offence going four for four. Barry Koch and Glen Stodolka each had three knocks. Keith Kleckner, Rod Brusky and Brent Carson chipped in with a pair of hits. Don Hallberg went four for four including a home run for the Meateors. Sub Chris Wandler and Garth Burton each had three hits. Sub Danny Stevenson cracked a three run homer for Mikes Meats. Jim Larson picked up the win, Jim Fink took the loss.
Game Report By Kevin Friesen