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Floral Arts 18 - Healy Oil 15 Floral rallied early, and then again late to survive a 7-run sixth for Healy Oil. Frank Lancelotta and Mike Alonardo homered late to give Floral its margin of victory and Dean Wormell chipped in three timely hits. Jim Peloquin also homered for Floral, while Joe Ingalls and Pokey (2) hit long flies for Healy.

Willis Tent 4 – Pro Sports Therapy 3 Willis Tent jumped out to an early 3-run lead on a Rob Swinamer home run, added another run on a Swinamer RBI in the 3rd, then withstood a late PST rally for a 4-3 win in the only action on Sunday night. Swinamer (2-for-3) on the night, accounted for all 4 RBIs in a very tightly played game. Paul Duato also contributed a 2-for-3 night with 2 runs scored. Bob Fleury stepped in to pitch for the shorthanded Willis Tent and delivered a superb outing on the mound. Rookie Mark Strzegowski, who had a 3-for-3 night, was a bright spot for PST.

Mario’s 12 - Willis 11 Mario’s Restaurant spotted Willis Tent an 8 to 1 lead before rallying with nine runs over the last two innings to pull out a 12 -11 victory. Jim DeMarco and Thanh Nguyen led the offense by both going 4-for-4 with a combined 5 runs scored. Jon Russo had the game’s only home run, among his 3 hits, while Brian Collamore knocked in the winning run, doubling home Raghu Mantena, who had kicked off the rally with a single. Chris Brooks pitched 6 plus innings in relief for the win. Nashoba Valley Veterinarian

Mustangs 12 - Drew Farms 1 Mustangs broke open a tight defensive battle behind two home runs apiece from Don Cusano (3-for-3, 6 RBI) and Mike Kennedy (2-for-3, 4 RBI). Cusano also got the win on the mound, taking a shutout into the 6th inning. Brian Foley, following up his first home run of the year, stayed hot at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI. Foley also played well at first base for the Mustangs, who turned two infield double plays. Jay Dolan added 3 hits for the winners.

Pro Sports Therapy 13 – GutCheck 3 GutCheck put up 3 in the first, but Pro Sports Therapy scored in every inning after the first including a 7 run outburst in the 3rd inning. Steve Nolan continued putting up big numbers, with his grand slam being the big hit in the third. Nolan had 2 homers and 5 RBI on the night. Keith Davighi also had a big night, going 4-for-4 with a homer. Matt Dolan also homered for PST.

Sunday's 8 PM game between Willis Tent and Floral Arts has been postponed. It will now be played on Sunday, August 4th at 5:30 PM. Sunday night's schedule will now consist of two games beginning at 5:30.

Friday night's 6:30 PM game between Mario's Restaurant and GutCheck has been postponed.  It will now be played as the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday, July 28th, at 6:45 PM.  This Friday night's schedule will now consist of two games beginning at 7:45.

Healy Oil 27 - Mario’s Restaurant 14 Healy Oil erupted with 27 runs to beat Mario’s, 27, 14. Healy’s Dan Nucci went 5-for-5, Joe Arsenault hit a grand slam, and Chris Ricard hit a 3-run homer. Al Boisvert was superb at third base.

Drew Farms 15 - Shortcut Landscaping 14 Drews scored 15 runs in the first 2 innings, then held on over the remainder of the game to pull off the victory. Home runs from Lance Pratt, Todd Shepherd and Blake Buxton (grand slam) powered the 2-inning outburst. Multiple hit games from Mark Kost, Scott Cole, Pat Pawlak, and Buxton helped aid the victory. Short Cut got two home runs apiece from Brent Oakleaf and Dave Silton.

Nashoba Valley Veterinarian Mustangs 12 - Shortcut Landscaping 4 Mustangs won a key game in vying for a 1st round play-off bye, defeating Short Cuts, 12-4. Mike Kennedy made a great diving play at shortstop late in the game to stop a potential rally by Short Cuts. On offense, Bill Knute led the way with two home runs and 4 RBI. Jack McGrath, Fred Mettler, and Andy Mastandrea gave the bottom of the line-up some punch, going a collective 7 for 9. Mike Gross and Chris Smith homered, accounting for the only runs by Short Cut.

Drew Farms 16 - Floral Arts 14 Drews capped off a successful week by beating first place Floral Arts in extra-innings. A 6-run first inning, followed by scoring in every inning except 2, and solid defense paved the way for Drews. Tom Menicci, who went 4-for-4 with 2 home runs, led the 23-hit attack. Todd Shepherd and Pat Pawlak also provided home runs. Mark Kost, Shepherd and Bill Faherty collected 3 hits apiece, while Scott Cole, Pawlak and Bill Bowser provided two each. Lance Pratt pitched a solid game against the potent Floral offense. Floral got strong contributions from Jim Peloquin and Dean Wormell in the loss.

Willis Tent 4 – Pro Sports Therapy 3 Willis Tent jumped out to an early 3 run lead on a Rob Swinamer home run, added another run on a Swinamer RBI in the 3rd, then withstood a late PST rally for a 4-3 win in the only action on Sunday night. PST was led offensively by rookie Mark Strzegowski, who had a 3-3 night.  

The Floral Arts - Mustangs game on Sunday has been postponed.  It will now be played on Sunday, July 28th, at 5:30 PM.