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Week 7 Update
PST 10 - Drew Farms 4
On Tuesday night, PST defeated Drew Farms, 10-4, behind Larry Zupkosky’s fine pitching performance. Home runs by Matt Dolan (3 RBIs) and Derek Donegan, led the 17-hit PST offense.
Mustangs 6 - Drew Farms 2
On Wednesday night, Mustangs prevailed over Drew Farms, 6-2, in a low scoring, defensive battle. Mustangs Don Cusano and Bill Knute each hit a home run and combined to drive in all six runs. It was a great achievement that Drew Farms pitcher Bob Chamberlin held the high-powered, undefeated Mustang offense to only six runs.
Floral Arts 16 - SCL 8
In the second game of the night, Floral Arts raised its record to 8-1 by defeating SCL, 16-8. Floral Arts got offensive production from Jim Peloquin (two home runs), Dave O’Keefe (home run), Simon Tripp (home run) and Roger Whittlesey (3 for 4, grand slam, 5 RBIs). Mark LeFebvre and Dean Wormell each went 2 for 3 for Floral Arts.
Mario's 12 - PST 11 On Friday night, Gary Townsend pitched Mario's to its second consecutive win over PST, 12-11. Mario's put up five runs on five straight hits in the third inning to pull ahead, and then survived a seventh-inning rally by PST to win by a run. Thanh Nguyen hit two bombs for Mario’s en route to a 3 for 3 night—his last home run was the difference-maker. Jon Russo and Jim DeMarco also homered for Mario's. Townsend went 2 for 2, with am RBI.
Willis 10 - Healy Oil 9
Healy Oil jumped out to an early 1-run lead, only to be overtaken by a 4-run rally by Willis in the 3rd inning. The rally was keyed by the Willis Front Four of Keith Wauters, Jeff Briggs, Rob Swinamer, and John Hunter. Healy, however, answered back by batting around in the 4th, triggering an 8-run explosion. Willis went quiet for a couple of innings, but stormed back with another 4 runs in the 6th. One inning left. One run ballgame. Healy has first and third and two outs. Willis’ Ryan Gleason makes a nice stop at third and Fleury makes a better scoop at second for the force and final out. Bottom of the 7th, Steve Young leads off with a single. The Willis Front Four, once again, fills the bases. Young scores. Briggs is 60 feet away with one out. Andrews lifts a fly ball to left. Briggs tags, lumbers home, and slides in safely.
Floral Arts 17 – Drew Farms 4
Jim Peloquin’s six RBIs helped Floral Arts beat Drew Farms, 17-4. Floral Arts got home runs from Peloquin (2), Simon Tripp (2) Frank Lancelotta, and Geoff Pavao. Ron Paulaskas had a multi-hit game and Roger Whittlesey reached based and scored all four times up. Drew Farms clean-up hitter, Todd Shepherd, hit a three-run homer. Don Barnas and Mark Kost both went 2 for 3 in the losing effort.
Today's rain has caused yet another postponement in the schedule. Games originally scheduled for Wednesday night are now scheduled to be played on Sunday, July 24th.
5:30 Mario's Restaurant @ Willis Tent
6:45 PST @ Healy Oil
The Westford Over 30 Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League needed a logo, so league president Chris Smith (pictured on the right) created a contest offering $100.00 to the Westford Academy student with the winning design. Fifty-three Westford Academy students of graphic arts teacher Melissa MacDonald (pictured on the left) entered the contest. Westford Academy senior, Emily Raczelowski, holds her winning design. In addition, Smith, who is the Vice President of Business Development for Sal’s Pizza, provided pizza and drinks for all who entered the contest.
* The Westford Slow-Pitch Softball League is an Over-30 League for men who live in Westford, Massachusetts. In order to qualify for the league, you must be at least 30 years of age by opening day of the season and live in Westford (and be able to prove it). A new rule instituted in 2007 is that those who work for a Westford based business will also be allowed to enter the league. Teams are sponsored by area businesses and the sponsors provide uniforms to each player.
* It is a slow pitch softball league, requiring legal pitches to be thrown with an arc of between 6 and 12 feet. The league is ASA approved- using one umpire during the regular season and two for each playoff game. Each player pays a fee of $90.00 per year.
* The league currently consists of eight teams. We play a 24-game schedule beginning in early May and ending in mid to late August. The regular season is followed by three rounds of playoffs. The quarter-final round is best of three, with the #3 seed playing the #6 seed and #4 v. #5. The top two teams receive byes. The semi-finals and finals are both best of five series.
* Games are played at the VFW Field on Prescott Street (Route 225). Teams typically play two nights a week, with games being held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Make-ups are usually played on Sunday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, the games are played at 6:30 and 7:45 (Friday sometimes has an additional game at 9:00). Sunday make-up games are played at 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00.
* Each player MUST enter the league through the draft. New players are always wanted, however WE ARE NOT YET ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 DRAFT.
This is a competitive league, but win or lose, it is a great way to meet new friends who are a part of your town! If you would like additional information, please send an e-mail to the League Secretary.
Mustangs 17 – Healy Oil 3
Undefeated Mustangs continued to roll on Tuesday night, beating Healy Oil, 17-3, in five innings. The Mustangs scored 12 runs in the third inning, four of which were knocked in on Jay Lincoln’s grand slam. Jim Ward and Jack McGrath made several great plays in the outfield for the Mustangs.
Floral Arts 17 - Mario’s Restaurant 7
Floral Arts played its first errorless game of the season while banging out 10 home runs en route to defeating Mario’s, 17-7. Floral Arts James Gibson and Mike Alonardo hit their first home runs of the season, and rookie Jonathan Morgan added two more to pace the attack. Mario's got home runs from Thanh Nguyen and Jon Russo. Rick Waldron made a nice over-the-shoulder catch in short left field.
SCL 5 – PST 2
A four-run outburst in the 6th inning carried SCL to a 5-2 win over PST on Wednesday night. Shortcut Mike Gross’ home run to straightaway center provided the final margin of victory. PST was led by Tim Schutt's 4-4 night (2 doubles and both PST RBIs) and Larry Zupkosky's two hits. Also on Wednesday night, Drew Farms defeated Willis Tent, 7-3.
Mustangs 12 – Mario’s Restaurant 3
On Friday night, Mustangs beat Mario's, 12-3. Craig Smith and Bill Knute had three hits apiece for the Mustangs. Jay Lincoln and Andy Mastandrea both had two hits and played stellar defense at first base. Fred Mettler chipped in with a double and knocked in three runs. Paul Selfridge played his usual gold glove defense at shortstop.
Floral Arts 12 - Healy Oil 6
Floral Arts capitalized on two costly two-out errors to beat the nine-man squad of Healy Oil, 12-6. Floral Arts got home runs from Jonathan Morgan, Tom Semeter, and an inside-the-park homer from Jim Peloquin. Bill Luppold reached base in both of his at-bats (1 for 1, with a walk). Healy Oil’s Bill Martin went 4 for 4.
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