Mustangs

* 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.

This weekend's storms rendered the field unplayable, so Sunday's games had to be postponed yet again.  They will now be played on Sunday, July 10th at the same times.

5:30  Mustangs @ SCL

6:45  PST @ Drew Farms

8:00  Willis Tent @ Mario's Restaurant

Week 5 was a short one due to the Tornado watch and the WA Graduation.  Congratulations to the Class of 2011!

Drew Farms 16 – Willis Tent 5

On Tuesday night, Drew Farms defeated Willis Tent, 16-5. Willis Tent carried a 5-4 lead into the fifth inning, but then Drew Farms posted nine runs. Don Barnas pitched a stellar game for Drew Farms and went 3 for 3 at the plate. Other offensive standouts in the Drew Farms' 16-man line up were Jason Goldthwaite, Mark McAleese, Pat Pawlak, and Todd Shepherd. All four players went 2-3 and scored after getting on.

Floral Arts 11 - Shortcuts 8

Floral Arts held off Shortcut Lawn Care Tuesday night to win 11-8 in a tightly played game. Floral Arts shortstop sensation Jim Peloquin capped a seven-run second inning when he clubbed a three-run homer to left. Chris Smith hit a solo home run for SCL to lead off the game.

Due to the Tornado watch in effect for the region, the Recreation Department has closed all fields so that tonight's games are postponed.  They will be made up on Wednesday, July 6th, at the same times:

6:30  Mario's Restaurant @ Mustangs

7:45  Healy Oil @ PST