Jul 24:
Game 1 - Station Coffee Long Shots pounded out 30 hits on route to a 14 - 8 victory over the Redi Recycle Rockies. Leading the way for the Long Shots were Perry Nurse 4-4, Greg Scott 4-4, Al Martins 3-3, walk, Blair Hennes 3-5, Wayne Miller 3-5, Rich Bergen 2-4, Cal Mayer 2-4, Gregg Martin 2-4, and Trent Rasch 2-4
For the Rockies Kieth Bender 3-4, Jim Larson 3-4, Larry Lutz 3-4 and Glen Stadolka 2-4. Winning pitcher was Trent Rasch and taking the loss was Rob Price.
Game Report By Wayne Miller
Game 2 - In a game highlighted by steady pitching, and good defense, the Garage Fog prevailed over the E & H Astros 11-10 in a hard fought, close game that was appreciated by all the great fans in attendance. The Astros jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top half of the first, and lead the game until the Foggers posted a 5 spot in the bottom of the fifth, taking an 8 -6 lead. Both teams traded punches in the sixth, which brought the match to a 10-7 score going into the seventh, in favor of the Garage. The heart of the Astros order put up three runs, tying the game at 10-10 going into the last half. Ron Jarvis promptly lead off with a triple, then Dieter Stanke ripped a ball to right to score the game winning run!
Offensively, the Garage was lead by Kent Strudwick, who had a 4-4 night, while Astro slugger Kelly Lutz was also 4--4. Defensively, Jake Thomas made three key catches in right whilst battling the sun, which were crucial in the Fog's second win in two days. Pitchers Fred Kelln and Rod "The Godfather" Insko both had very solid outings for their respective teams. Another shoutout to the Laker's volunteers, and to Pudge for a great job in the booth!
Game Report By Mike Sills
Game 3 - On a warm humid night at the ballpark the Cross Town Red Sox took on Stewart Optical. The Red Sox trying to win 3 in a row. They did that with a strong hitting and fielding performance to edge the Optical 16-10. Notable performances for the Red Sox Ken Wou 2/4,Darrel Maser 3/4, Jack Brown 3/4, Howard Gehring went 2/4, Bob Marfleet 2/4, and Harv Buye 3/4. For the Optical Jeff Thompson went 2/4, Roland Schlenker went 2/4, Rob Price went 3/4, Dan Rattai went 2/4, Byron Witkowski went 3/4, Brian Christmas and Kevin Friesen went 2/4. Boyd Hamm was the winning picture and Rob Price took the loss. My apologies if I missed anyone. Thanks to the Lakers for umpiring and working the concession stand and to the announcers and scorekeepers for their work.
Game Report By Bob Marfleet
July 23:
Game 1 - The first game on a sunny Tuesday evening featured the Garage Pub Fog vs. The Mavericks. The Fog boys came out swinging, scoring four runs in both the first and second inning to take an 8-1 lead after three. Both teams scored twice in the fourth, and the Mavs then added four in the sixth to make it close, but the Fog eventually prevailed with a 10-7 victory.
Offensively, the Fog was lead by Grant Mackay's 3/4 and Dieter Stanke and Kent Strudwick's 3/3, while Ron Jarvis added 3 rbi's. For the Mavs, John Engel and Dave Hammel were both 3/3 with 3 rbi's each, and the pair each had a homerun.
Defensively, Engel made around 10 outs at short, and Dan Hamilton threw three shutout innings at pitcher. For the Fog, the story of the night was pitcher Rod "The Godfather" Insko. Rod pitched an absolute gem with pinpoint accuracy, and impressively held the Mavs "Murderer's Row" to only seven runs. Grant Mackay again anchored the Fog's infield with his steady play at short.
Thanks to the Lakers pair of umpires who called a great game, and to their crew in the concession stand. Excellent work by Randy once again for announcing and detailed scorekeeping.
Game Report By Dickie Dunn
Game 2 - On a beautiful night for ball, the Elmer & Harold’s Astros outlasted the Copper Coulee Casino Foxes by a score of 15 - 8. For the Astros, Keith Lutz was 3/3 including 2 home runs and 4 RBI’s, Rick Parker was 3/3 including a home run and 5 RBI’s, Frank Merkl and Maurey Salmon were both 3/4 with Maurey driving in his 1st RBI this season. Fred Kelln went the distance on the mound and helped out his cause going 3/3 with 1 RBI. Kelly Lutz, Wade Watson, Bill Ramage and Lutz Perschon were all 2/3. The Foxes started out the night with a bang scoring 5 runs in the first inning and scored 3 more in the third inning. Boyd Kosolofski was 2/2 with a walk. Paul Savage, Glenn Kessler, Todd Kopec and Sam Montoya were all 2/3. The Astros out hit the Foxes 26 - 17. Thanks to the Lakers for taking care of the umping and the concession.
Game Report By Bill Ramage
Game 3 - In third game of the night, where the Logos Rebels hosted the Mike Meats Meateors. Low scoring affair with both teams playing solid defence. After 2 innings tied up at 2 a piece. In the top of the 4, the Meateors scored 4 runs, while the Rebels only managed 1 for a 6-3 score. The Rebels would be able to hold off the Meateors in the last 3 innings. Then chipping away with 1 in the 5th, 6th and 2 in the bottom half of the 7 to tie the game. Final score 6-6.
Massive props to the Sauer RV Lakers crew — flipping burgers and keeping the game running without a hitch! With Gary and Randy our sometimes called Staler and Waldorf bringing the energy in the upper deck? Legends.
Honestly, it was just another beautiful night at the ballpark, where friendship, sportsmanship and laughter shines through. Some people would even call that a grand slam of life! We are so fortunate!
July 22:
- All Games Cancelled Due To Weather
July 21:
Game 1 - The Bumper to Bumper Blue Jays came out swinging scoring five runs in the first and second innings and managed to hang on to defeat the Copper Coulee Casino Foxes by a score of 11 to 7. Leading the way for the Jays were Tim Seitz, Tom Baker and Kerry Buss all going 3-3. Glen Kessler and Robert Jensen were 3-3 for the Foxes while Todd Kopec hit a solo home run. The Jays were able to turn three double plays including the game ending play.
Game Report By Andy Stroh
Game 2 - It was a great night for the rain to stay away so that all 3 ball games could be completed.
The Sauer RV Storage Lakers came away with a 16-6 win over the Logo Rebel’s who were without some of their top Rebel sluggers.
For the Logo Rebel’s it was a 4/4 night for Dean utility Roy and Dan Rattia and a 3/4 night for Larry Coach Rudolph.
For the Sauer RV Storage Lakers it was a 4/4 night for Pierre Tennis Racket Cote, 3/3 night for Wilf Shooter Broesky (with a walk), a 3’4 night for Mike Hammy Stroh (HR) and a 3/4 night for Trevor what’s up there Fauth. Not to forget a 2/3 night for Ross Keyless Entry Foster, who stole 2 bases (never got caught) but left something really important in his automobile. It's funny after a game people don’t remember much about the game, but they remember lot’s after. The Sauer RV Storage Lakers are not good at B & E’s. A buy stander/ Ump came to the rescue with some good B & E skills to help retrieve the goods.
Thanks to the score keeper, announcer and to the Garage Pub team for doing a great job on the bases and in the kitchen.
Game Report By Curtis Scherger
Game 3 - The last game of the night was between the hometown Redi Recycler Rockies and visiting, Juggies Tap House Brewers. The Brewers prevailed in this one against a depleted Rockies lineup, 16-9. Rockies had 3 super subs: Dean Roy, John Unreiner and Larry Herrell. Brewers had 11 of their 14 players. Todd Toews, Tim Mayer and winning pitcher, Jim Dulle, all had 4 big hits. Barry Koch and Glen Stodolka both went yard in a losing cause. Kind of a dark, cool, wet night, but we got our 3 games in. Thanks to the FOG boys for their work tonight.
Game Report By Jamie White