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SHORT CUT LANDSCAPING ENTERS WEEK THREE UNDEFEATED

Short Curt Landscaping 8 - Gutcheck 3  Rookie team Gutcheck, which had struggled to score runs in its first couple of games, got off to a fast start and took a 3-run lead against the formidable SCL squad. The lead was short-lived, however, a SCL pitcher Bill Doherty shut them down for the remaining six innings. Mike Gross and Chris Clark hit home runs for the undefeated SCL.

Nashoba Valley Mustangs 17 - Healy Oil 4  Mustangs finally got into the win column with a five inning run-rule victory over Healy Oil on Tuesday night. Mike Kennedy and Don Cusano led the Mustangs offensively, as each went 3-for-4 with 2 home runs, 6 RBI and 3 runs scored. Mark Cusano had a big night at the plate (3-for-4, home run, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored). Other Mustangs with three hits apiece were Jack McGrath and Brian Foley. Paul Selfridge and Jack Erickson played well defensively in the win.

Short Cut Landscaping 8 - Pro Sports Therapy 7  Pro Sports Therapy's late rally fell short as Short Cuts Landscape pulled out the 8-7 win on Wednesday night. Dave Chirokas held the powerful SCL lineup to 2 home runs, assisted by several double plays and diving defensive efforts, including a gem in left field by Steve Nolan. Nolan (3 hits and 4 RBI) also led the offense with a 3-run bomb that brought PST to within one in the bottom of the seventh. Despite getting another runner on base, PST could not push the tying run across the plate. PST also had 3-hit games from Jeff Morse and John Bodi.

Floral Arts 25 - Gutcheck 15  Both the Floral and Gutcheck bats came alive, combining for 18 runs in the 5th inning alone. Floral maxed out the new 7 home run limit with blasts from Greg Marchand (3), Rob Beaudette, Ken Delaney, Jim Peloquin, and Simon Tripp. Roger Whittlesey continued his hot hitting with his fourth consecutive multiple hit game, and Mike Alonardo chipped in several extra base knocks.

Drew Farms 9 - Willis Tent 7 A 7-run 4th inning and solid game-long defense proved to be the combination leading Drews to a 9-7 win over Willis on Friday night. The 4th inning offense was powered by back-to-back home runs from Jason Goldthwaite (grand slam) and Todd Shepherd. Both the top and bottom portions of the line up provided solid offensive contributions, with the top 5 hitters going 8-for-15, with a double and 2 home runs, and the bottom 3 going 3-for-5. Lance Pratt pitched a solid game, the outfield rotation played flawlessly, and the infield rotation again turned a double play and made several key difficult stops. Willis’ Jeff Briggs went 3-for-4, including a 2-run homer. Rick Devanna and Dave Harrington had two hits apiece. John Mangiaratti played a stellar third base, stopping everything that hit his way.

Short Cut Landscaping 19 - Mario’s Restaurant 18 Despite scoring a season-high 18 runs and building a 12-run lead at one point, Mario’s Restaurant was unable to hold off a late SCL rally, which pushed 4 runs across the plate in the bottom of the 7th to win 19-18. Dave Batchelder led Mario’s with 4 hits and 2 runs scored, while Thanh Nguyen contributed 3 hits, including 2 home runs and 3 RBI. Brian Collamore continued his season-long hot streak with 3 hits, and third baseman Jim DeMarco was again the defensive star while also adding 3 hits. Shortcut got home runs from Jason Humphrey, Rob Prendergast, Dave Sullivan and Dave Silton. Mike gross ended the game with a walk-off double.

Floral Arts 16 - Pro Sports Therapy 7 Floral Arts broke open a tight game with 5 runs in the 5th and 3 runs in the 6th to garner a 16-7 victory. Jim Peloquin made his pitching debut, and was ably relieved by Larry Mardany. Tom Semeter, Mike Alonardo, and Simon Tripp (2) homered for Floral, and Roger Whittlesey and Greg Marchand extended their multiple hit game streaks. Dean Wormell chipped in a double and an RBI. Dave Chirokas pitched well, and Jerry Cressman and Steve Nolan hit back to back home runs for Pro Sports Therapy.