Announcement
Now midway through the season, there is three-way battle emerging for the top spot. The Mustangs remain in first place with their impressive 11-2 record, but last year’s champions Floral Arts are close behind with a 9-3 record. Mario’s Restaurant, a team that has struggled in previous season, has put together a great run and now sits in third place with an 8-6 record. Below are the results from this past week.
Drew Farms 17 - Pro Sports Therapy 13
In what will go down as one NOT for the ages, Drew Farms pulled out a narrow victory over Pro Sports Therapy. Eric Carlyle got his first win on the mound and pitched a solid game. Mark McAleese continued his torrid hitting this year at leadoff with his firs home run. Gary Lavelle came through with some clutch hitting, as did Scott Cole. Jeff Fuller, who had a big day in his season debut with Pro Sports, collected three hits, including a pair of doubles, two runs scored, and four RBI. Andrew Fletcher had four hits, including a triple to go along with two RBI. Jeff Morse had three hits and two RBI, and Mark Urlage had two doubles and two RBI.
Mario’s Restaurant 16 - Drew Farms 15
A bottom of the 7th bases loaded walk won it for Marios, as they beat Drew Farms, 16-15. Drew Farms got a grand slam from Scott Cole, more solid hitting from Mark McAleese, Matt Chamberlain and Todd Shepherd, and generally solid defense. However, it was not enough to pull out the victory.
Pro Sports Therapy 13 - Healy Oilers 0
Dave Chirokas led the way for Pro Sports Therapy on Friday night, throwing a shutout in a 13-0 win and leading the offense with a grand slam in the second inning. Chirokas ended the game with three hits, three runs scored, and five RBI. Also chipping in were Jeff Morse with three hits and two RBI, and Andrew Fletcher with two hits and two RBI.
Mustangs 18 - Shortcuts 11
The Mustangs came back from a first inning 4-0 deficit to defeat Shortcuts, 18-11. Dan Crogan went 3-for-3 with three RBI, including his first home run of the year. Craig Smith played great defense in left field for the Mustangs and added two hits and a home run of his own. Mark Cusano (four RBI) and Don Cusano both contributed homers. Bill Knute added two hits, two walks, and four RBI. Andy Mastandrea played excellent defense at first base for the Mustangs.
Floral Arts 16 - Willis Tent 8
Frank Lancelotta, Mike Spanos, John Haslam, and Tom Semeter all hit home runs to spark the Floral Arts offense in a 16-8 win versus Willis. Rob Schwinamer hit two monster home runs, but Willis was unable to muster enough other offense against Floral Arts pitcher Larry Mardany. The night sky played a large role in the game as two apparent fly-outs were lost in the gloaming leading to a big Floral inning. Mike Alonardo paced Floral's offense with three hits, and Jim Peloquin played stellar defense at short.
