Week 17

 

Division A/B

The battle for positioning and playoff teams took an interesting turn this week.  20-20 Carpet stays alive in their quest for the 4th and last spot in the A Division bracket.  A final weekend showdown, mini-playoff is in store as the Thunde meet 20-20 for a winning take all game to determine the last seed.  Sign Creations with a win against top team, All-American Moving can possibly take the top spot, via tie-breakers, in the A.

 

There is still quite a bit of jockeying for seedings in the B Division as 3 teams are all vieing for the top spot there.  Good luck to all teams in the final weekend.

 

20-20 Carpet nips Sign Creations 5-4.  Great pitching by Joe Snapple enables 20-20 to have a do or die game next week to decide the last playoff spot for the A division. Ed Walsch ties the game in the 8th with 2 outs, Jeff Rosenblum wins it in the 9th with a walkoff hit.  Great game by both teams as there was a lot at stake for both teams. 

 

The ALL-American Moving Company knocks off Triad 18-3 pulls into a tie for 1st.   George Van Sise was a one man wrecking crew pitching the distance for the win and bashing two home runs.  He was backed by timely hitting and stellar team "D".

 

Going into the top of the 8th with the score was tied at 2 aided by a prior great catch by Elks center fielder Chris Belhar. Thunders Ron Gannello led the inning off with a double, Danny Clemente reached base to put 2 on and Phil Valenza, Jr blasted a triple into the left center gap to drive in 2 runs capping off his 4 hit day. James Valenza immediately after hit a hard liner to left center that was the eventual gamer. Jeff Lieberman and Matt Perdue capped off the 5 run inning with an RBI each. John Trombino was on base 4 times collecting 3 hits. Our RBI leaders were Phil and James Valenza and Jeff Lieberman with 2 each. Danny Clemente and Dave Bates locked up in a pitchers duel with Dave striking out 3 and Danny striking out 8 (PITCHING A GREAT GAME)  ITS OFF TO PLAY 20-20 NEXT WEEK WITH THE WINNER GETTING INTO THE A DIVISION PLAYOFFS.

 

Pearl River Saloon continues to surprise and defy, this week taking down the 1st place B's Nest with a resounding win 24-12. What is Ed H. feeding those boys at the Saloon? Maybe it's their world famous bloody mary.

 

Division C/D

In the C/D Division there are more scenarios in play for C Division playoffs taking place in the last wek of regular season, then beer choices on Sunday at the after-game events. 

 

Joe & Joe qualify for the A Dvision with a win over the Deadheads. DH is still in the running for a top spot as they play the Hibernians in the finale, and well anything can happen on any given Sunday.

 

Fireside showing some flame vs smoke, light up the Sunday morning sky with some hot bats. Taken down top seed Angels 22-15.  This leaves the Angels fighting for 2nd, based on their head-to-head record against front runner Joe & Joe.  Angels hosts those pesky Panthers, winners of 5 in a row, next week at Congers Lake.

 

Panthers continue to play well as a team beating the Mavericks 26-7.   This was the second game in a row, where the whole team contributed to the win with strong infield play by Ray, Tanner and Mark W, and Mark M in center with a few diving catches. Everyone in the batting contributed to the scoring.The battery of Tom and Mikey continue to provide a strong combination.

 

Hibernians keep pace and the pressure on with a decisive 15-2 victory over the Knights. They play the Deadheads in the finale. A DH win could, coupled with ODB and Angels wins could push the HIbs in the D Division playoffs. Sunday will be interesting

 

Good luck to all teams in the final weekend.