May 14:
Game 1 - The first game of the evening saw the Redi Recyclers vs the Garage Pub. In a back and forth game, with great hitting and sound defense by both sides, the Garage Pub pulled out an exciting 15-14 victory, after trailing 14-9 going into the bottom of the seventh. Dieter Stanke had a grand slam for the Garage, while Barry Koch hit the scoreboard for the Recyclers. Good pitching by both sides, with Bill Chapman and Rod Insko combining for the win for the Garage. Thanks to the Red Sox team for umpiring and working the concession stand.
Game Report By Mike Sills
Game 2 - Station Coffee Long Shots, behind a 29 hit game, outlasted the Logos Rebels 16-12 on a cool evening. Leading the way for the Long Shots were Blair Hennes going 4-4 with a double and 3 singles, Wayne Miller 4-4, a triple and 3 singles, Al Martins 4-4, 4 singles, Greg Scott 3-4, 3 singles, Brian Stonehouse 3-4, 3 singles, John McFee 3-4, 3 singles, Trent Rasch 2-3, double, single. For the Rebels Brian Hoffner 2-3, Danny Stevenson 2-3, Dean Roy 2-3, Larry Rudolph 2-3, Doug Davis 2-3, Jim Cooper 2-3, Bill Martin 2-3 and Darryl Bartman 2-3. Winning Pitcher Trent Rasch and taking the loss Darryl Bartman.
Game Report by Wayne Miller.
Game 3 - A very quick, good game last night in the last game. It was almost dark when we finally got started, but we got our 7 innings in. Juggies Brewers rallied in the last inning to beat the E & H Astros, 10-6. E & H scored a quick 5 in the 1st inning, then our left pitcher, Jim Dulle held them to just 1 run after that. Juggies couldn't get much offense going until the top of the 7th. Trailing 6-5, we scored 5 in the top of the 7th, the main blows being Mark Porter's bases clearing triple, and Mike Ferre's inside the park HR, both of these shots going off-field down the RF line. The Astros were held off the scoreboard in their last at bat. Ageless wonder, Rick Parker hit a massive HR in the 1st inning. Ours was a good game, but the Tigers game was even better. They are an amazing group, missing some of their best players, and they can still scratch out a win. Total team effort. Beautiful!! GO TIGERS GO.
Game Report By Jamie White
May 13:
Game 1 - Mikes Meats Meateors and Juggies battled to a 8-8 tie in a great back and forth battle. Juggies jumped out to a 3-1 lead which they extended to 7-4 after four innings, before the meat boys scored 3 in the bottom of five to tie it. In the sixth Mikes pushed one across for an 8-7 lead going home before Dale Deis doubled home the tying run. The Jugheads were lead by Dale Deis going 4-4 and got a two run shot from Blaine Lutz, Meateors countered with 3-4 nights from Ron P, Ron S and Tim Johnson.
Game Report By Ron Stubbs
Game 2 - The Bumper to Bumper Blue Jays had two 4 run innings en route to their 12 to 2 win over the E&H Astros on another beautiful night for ball. The Blue Jays were led by two hit performances by seven different players including doubles by Andy Christie and Kevin Lane (x2). Great catches in the Blue Jays outfield by Mike Peters, Tom Baker and Tim Macinnis helped to keep the Astros in check. For the Astros, Frank Merkyl was 3-3, and Keith Lutz had a two run home run in the first inning. Vern Herter with the win on the mound.
Game Report By Andy Stroh
Game 3 - It was a cool evening by the time the Red Sox and the Rockies hit the field, but the action was hot and furious as the Rockies stormed off to a 5-0 first inning lead. But the never say die Red Sox came storming back to tie the game and then take the lead, but the Rockies came back to regain the lead but the Red Sox in the top half of the 7th inning scored 3 to take a 12-10 lead. The Rockies tried to make a comeback scoring one run in their half of the inning, but the tying run was thrown out at home plate to end the game. For the Red Sox Glen Ebel had an outstanding game going 4-4 with 2 RBIs, Derry Eresman went 2/4 with 2RBIs, Boyd Hamm once again lead the way with a 2 run homer and going 4-4 with 4 RBIs, Jack Simons went 3/4 with 2 RBIs, Jack Brown, Lance Knodel, Bill Lapshinoff, Bob Marfleet all went 2/4. Lance and Bob had 1 RBI each. Howard Gehring had 2 sacrifice flies for 2 RBIs. Many thanks to Perry Nurse who subbed for us and pitched an excellent game. Bill Lapshinoff played an excellent game catching and made an outstanding catch to end the ball game. For the Rockies Royce Hopkins went 3/4, Barry Koch went 3/4 with 1 RBI, Glen Stodolka went 2/3 with 2RBIs, Jim Larson went 3/3 with 3 RBIs, Kevin Friesen went 2/3 with 1RBIs, Brent Carson went 2/3 with 5 RBIs. There were many outstanding plays by both sides and it was an exciting game right to the end. Thanks to the umps and the crew manning the concession stand and to the announcer and scorekeeper for their outstanding work.
Game Report By Bob Marfleet
May 12:
Game 1 - The Bumper to Bumper Blue Jays were able to defeat the Station Coffee Long Shots by a score of 10 to 4. A number of Blue Jays players had two hits which included doubles from Tim Seitz and Chad Stahl. Defensively, the Blue Jays turned three double plays to help keep the Long Shots at bay. For Station Coffee, Wayne Miller and Rod Groves were 2 for 2 including a triple by Wayne. Tom Baker had a strong outing for the Jays on the mound.
Game Report By Andy Stroh
Game 2 - Stewart Optical threw up a couple of five run innings against the Sauer Storage Lakers and pulled off a 15-10 win. Bill Rothwell led the way for the Eye Guys going 4-4 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run and Randy Biko and Jeff Thompson each added three hits. Roland Schlenker, Byron Witkowski, Rob Price and James Phillips all added a couple of hits to the balanced attach. Daryl Hubick made the defensive play of the game with a diving catch at first base. Randy Biko was solid on the mound after walking the first two batters of the game, picking up a couple of strikeouts along the way.
For the Lakers Gerard Hittel was 4-4, super sub Dave Hammel was 3-3 with a home run while Mike Stroh, Trevor Fauth and Ken Zollner each added a pair of hits. It was another great night at the park, the burgers smelled great, the announcing was on point, the umping was once again flawless and the camaraderie between players was evident. What a great league.
Game Report By Jeff Thompson
Game 3 - The last game of the evening saw the Copper Coulee Silver Foxes take on the Morrison Health Mavericks with the Mavericks coming out on top with a hard fought 9 to 8 victory.
The Mavericks started out with 2 runs in the first inning on a Dave Hammel homer and added runs in the 4th, 5th and 6th innings before putting up 4 runs in the top of the 7th led by one of John Engel’s two doubles on the night and a 2 run homer by Jeff Hall.
The Silver Foxes were kept scoreless until they erupted for 5 runs in the 4th inning and then added 3 more in the bottom of the 7th on a Todd Kopec homer only to fall just short on their comeback attempt.
Dan Hamilton had the victory on the mound and Sam Montoya took the loss.
Thanks to all fans and volunteers for providing another great evening for ball at Lorne Holden Field.
Game Report By Delvin Moch