July 31:
Game 1 - Sauer RV Storage Lakers and the Morrison Mavericks were locked in a tense battle that had them tied at six after five innings. A three-run rally by the Mavericks in the sixth while holding the Lakers to single runs in the final innings carried them to a tight 9 - 8 win.
A circus shoe top catch by Dale Weisgerber in left field for the final out of the game denied the Lakers from tying the match.
Curtis Scherger, the Lakers' shortstop, had two extra base hits and a free pass while scoring three. For the Mavs John Engel smacked out two doubles and a single for three RBIs while crossing home plate three times.
Game 2 - For only the second time all year every one of the Stewart Optical players showed up with a jersey on and 12 of them were even healthy enough to play. The Eye Guys used a balanced attack, getting hits from almost everyone in the lineup to defeat the Logos Rebels 12-6. Dan Rattai and Darrell Bonagofsky led the offence both going 3-3 while Roland Schlenker, Brian Christman and James Phillips added a pair of hits. Rover extraordinaire Roland Schlenker made a number of big plays but the defensive highlight of the night was a diving catch by Dan Rattai that he turned into a double play. Once again Low-ball Randy Biko was solid on the mound keeping the Rebels guessing all night.
The Rebels welcomed back Darrell Bartman from the injury list, who was able to try pitching for a couple of innings, hopefully he’s back full time soon. Six Rebels each picked up a couple of hits including Chris Wandler, Danny Stevenson, Larry Rudolph, Dean Roy, Doug Davies and Billy Martin who also made a number of big catches from his Rover position. Unfortunately for Logos a couple of double plays snuffed out two potentially big innings. Another beautiful night at the ballpark!
Game Report By Jeff Thompson
Game 3 - After a tough loss the night before the Red Sox rebounded with a solid performance in beating Mike Meats Meteors 15-11. It was a well played game with strong performances on both sides. Leading the way for the Red Sox Ken Wou, Darrell Maser, Boyd Hamm, Lance Knodel went 3/3. For Mikes Meats Meteors Kelly Martin went 4/4,Greg Martin went 3/3 and Tim Johnson went 3/4. Boyd Hamm took the win as well as making an outstanding catch to help his cause. Jim Fink took the loss for the Meteors. Thanks again for the crew from Station Coffee for their work in the concession stand and on the field. Thanks to the announcer and scorekeeper for their excellent work.
Game Report By Bob Marfleet
July 30:
Game 1 - The Elmer & Harold’s Astros and Stewart Optical started off another great night at the ballpark with a very close game. After being tied or behind the whole game, the Eye Guys scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull off a 9-9 draw. Rob Price and Dan Rattai were both 4-4 with a couple of RBI’s to lead Stewart’s while super sub Gerard Hittel went 3-3. Randy Biko was solid on the mound keeping the Astros mostly in the park and also added a double and drove in two runs in the last inning to tie the game. A lot of the hard hit balls found gloves while a number of bloopers and sun balls found the grass.
For the Astros Rick Parker was 3-3 while Freddie Bohnet, Maurey Salmon, Keith Lutz and Jim Black all went 2-3 with Keith hitting a two run homer. Frank Merle once again was solid at Rover making a number of big defensive plays. Freddie Bohnet, Fred Kelln and Kelly Lutz shared the runner for the Astros.
Game Report By Jeff Thompson
Game 2 - In the middle frame the Copper Coulee Silver Foxes took on the hot, Cross Town Red Sox, and came away with a hard fought 8-5 win. It was very welled played game by both teams with runs hard to come by. Solid pitching and defense kept the game low scoring, highlight catches by Dale Deis and Todd Kopec for the Foxes and Bob Marfleet for the Red Sox. Offensive highlights for the Foxes were Boyd Kosolofski /3-4/singles/Darren Emerson and Paul Savage both 3-4/doubles/. For the Red Sox Derry Eresman 2-3/triple/Bruce Gardner 2-2/singles. Winning pitcher Rod Insko while Boyd Hamm took the loss. Shout out and thanks to our 4 super subs Kelly Martin/Dale Deis/Gord Moore/Rod Insko.
Game Report By Randy Wuerfel
Game 3 - In the last game of the evening, the Logos Rebels hosted Juggies Tap House Brewers. With Juggies jumping out to 4 runs in their top half of the first. The Rebels could only answer with 1. In the third inning the script was almost flipped. The Brewers scored 1 and the Rebels countered with 5 taking the lead 6-5. The Brewers were only able to manage 2 in their next 3 innings while Logos were able to add 5 more to take a 11-7 lead into the open 7th inning. Then all the bats got hot. Juggies fire was final put out after pounding out 9 hits scoring 9 runs to take a 16-11 lead. That didn’t deter Logos as the scored 5 on 4 hits of their own to tie the game 16-16. Even the hits were tied at 26-26. All in all, another great night for ball, fun, friendship and a few laughs.
Thanks to the fans in the stands, Mike and Gary upstairs. Trent, Brian for great calls on the field and the rest of Station Coffee crew for great tasting burgers.
July 29:
Game 1 - A 30 hit barrage lifted the Redi Recycle Rockies to a 16-7 victory over Mikes Meats Meateors. Royce Hopkins, Barry Koch and Glen Stodolka all went four for four at the plate. Koch crushed a two run homer. Jim Larson, Kevin Friesen and Bruce Stuber who picked up the win all had three knocks. For the Meateors, Kelly Martin had three hits. Tim Johnson had a pair of hits including an inside the park home run. Jim Fink pitched for Mikes. Thanks to Jim Stewart and Rob Price for umpiring. Also thanks to the Stewart Optical crew in the Kenny B grill and the volunteers upstairs.
Game Report By Kevin Friesen
Game 2 - The Bumper to Bumper Blue Jays had a 7-1 lead after 5 innings holding Juggies scoreless in four straight innings. Juggies responded with 4 runs in the sixth only to be outscored by the Jays with 5 runs in the bottom half of the inning. With no sign of giving up, Juggies scored 6 runs in the top of the seventh but came up short losing to the Jays by a final score of 12-11.
Game Report By Andy Stroh
Game 3 - Station Coffee Long Shots pulled out a 13-11 win over the Garage Pub and Eatery in a close game from the beginning. The pub racked up 5 runs in the top of the first and not to be outdone the Long Shots tallied 5 in the bottom of the inning. After that it was back and forth the rest of the night. Leading the way for the Long Shots were Blair Hennes going 3-3 3 singles, Cal Mayer 3-3 3 singles, Greg Scott 3-3, 3 singles, Trent Rasch 3-3 3 singles, Rich Bergen 2-3, triple, single, Al Martins 2-3, double, single, Perry Nurse 2-3, 2 singles, Gregg Martin 2-3, 2 singles and Rod Sommerfeld 2-3, 2 singles. For the Pub Mike Sills 3-3 triple, 2 singles, Dieter Stanke 3-3 3 singles, Rod Insko 3-3 3 singles, Barry Roswell 3-3 3 singles, Rod Aman 2-2 double, single, walk, Kent Strudwick 3-4 3 singles, Bill Chapman 2-3 double, single and Ken Longmore 2-3 2 singles. Winning pitcher Trent Rasch and taking the loss Rod Insko.
Game Report by Wayne Miller.
July 28:
Game 1 - The first game of the night was a thriller between the Sauer RV Storage Lakers and the Garage Pub. The Bar closed early while the Lakers were still putting things in storage. The Garage Pub held the lead throughout the first 6 innings until the Sauer RV Storage Lakers scored 4 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to complete the come from behind for a 16-15 victory.
Highlights for the Garage Pub was a 4/4 night for Grant the friendly Giant MacKay (1RBI) and Bill the Thrill Chapman (1RBI), 3/4 night for Dieter Hammer Stanke (2RBI’s), 3/3 for Mike Boss man Sills (2RBI’s) and a 2/3 night for Ken look at me Longmore (1RBI). Ron quick hands Jarvis led the Garage pub with 3 RBI’s.
Highlights for the Sauer RV Storage Lakers was a 4/5 might for Lorne dead eye Knodel (1RBI), 4/4 night for Interim coach Curtis Huggy Scherger (3RBI’s), 3/4 night for Trevor White Shoes Reunion Fauth (3RBI’s), 3/4 night for Russ Keys Please Foster (1RBI) and 3/4 for Ken on Vacation Zollner (1RBI). The final out in the top of the seventh for the Garage Pub was a foul ball caught with cat like reflexes by Terry Bo Jangles Satens.
Thanks to Stewart the Eye Guys Optical for some great views on the base paths and behind the plate and for ensuring the burgers and hot dogs were looking good. Also not to forget thanks, to the scorekeeper and the announcer. There was also a special guest in the crowd tonight. The architect who constructed the Mural for the Memorial wall, Mr. James Marshall. Mr. Marshall said he was impressed on how good the players were and said the food was excellent. Hats off to the MHSSPL.
Game Report By Curtis Scherger
Game 2 - When the dust settled Station Coffee Long Shots and Mavericks ended in a 12-12 tie. Leading the way for the Long Shots were Blair Hennes going 4-4 2 doubles, 2 singles and 2 RBIs, Perry Nurse 3-3 double, 2 singles, 2 RBIs, Cal Mayer 2-3 double, single, walk 1 RBI, Al Martins 2-3 2 singles, 3 RBIs, Greg Martin 2-3 double, single, Trent Rasch 2-3 2 singles. For the Mavericks Todd Ammann 3-3 triple, 2 singles, walk, 3 RBIs, Leon Moch 3-4 3 singles, RBI, Dan Hamilton 2-3 2 singles, RBI. Pitching for the Long Shots Brian Stonehouse and for the Mavericks Dan Hamilton.
Game Report by Wayne Miller.
Game 3 - The Redi Recycle Rockies pounded out a 17 hit attack in defeating the Copper Coulee Casino Silver Foxes 17-9. Keith Bender, Barry Koch, Glen Stodolka, Rod Brusky and subs Gregg Martin and John Engel all went three for four. Engel added a two run homer for Redi. Boyd Kosolofski was three for three for Copper Coulee. Sam Montoya was three for four. Todd Kopec had a solo home run. Bruce Stuber picked up the win, Brian Stonehouse got the save in relief.
Game Report By Kevin Friesen