Home Mattress needs 1 more win to seal at least a wild card spot for this season. Gildea raiders have a magic number of 3 to seal at least a play in birth for the wild card. The next in line would be the Gildea Stars with a magic number of 9.

    Gildea Raiders and Home Mattress are having success with thier pitching staffs which have shut down most of the offense this year from the opposing teams. Home Mattress has given up an average of 1.8 runs per game (Not era) while the raiders have kept teams down by only allowing 2.05 runs per game. 5.5 runs per game has allowed Gildea Raiders to boast a 14-5 win loss record. Home Mattress has provided plenty of offense by knocking out runs in a 7.1 run per game clip.

    The middle of the pack teams are all bunched up and it is anyones guess for how things end up for the rest of the season. It should get even more interesting as the season progresses.  

Mark, my suit worked again. It is magic. I have only attended 8 Phillies games this year, due to financial problems. But, I did attend the Mets games on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. After that horrible road trip, which ended with the Phils being swept in a 3 game series in Atlanta, I figured  it was time to break out "The Suit". That was the first time I wore it since October 29, 2008, World Series Game 5, Part 2. Needless to say, the Phillies won both of those games. Yesterday, Sunday, July 5, I sold that ticket way back in April for $200.00. I have made quite a bit of money from Stubhub selling alot of Phillies tickets. Well Mark, here's the kicker. The Phillies have never beat Johan Santana. So, I stayed home today, put my famous suit on, and lo and behold, the Phillies beat him and the wretched Mets 2-0. Yes, I just sat back in my recliner, with my suit on, drinking beer, <hard to believe that Mark, isn't it?". I will be going to the Phillies-Reds games on Monday and Tuesday nights, wearing my suit, which by the way, is now 12-0 dating back to last year. 7-0  at all playoff and World Series Games last year, and 3-0 in the last series of the regular season last year against the Nationals, which the 1st 2 games of that series were must win games. Remember the "Double Play From Heaven, on Saturday, September 27, when the Nationals had the bases loaded and only 1 out, and their franchise player, Ryan Zimmerman hit a ground ball up the middle, Rollins dives to his left, throws to Utley, then Utley to Howard, Phils win N.L.East, and preserved the"Perfect Season" for Brad Lidge! I swear Mark, my suit is "Magical". I will see you on Thursday at Rockford Park against the Buccos. If you can, could you please put this on you Semi-Pro Website? Well, now it is time for me to watch the movie, "Pride of the Yankees", starring Gary Cooper who played Lou Gehrig. I have seen it about 30 times, but it never gets old. I recorded it Sunday night at 9:00 P.M. on the MLB Network. See you Thursday at Rockford Park. Thanks Mark, Jerry.

Jerry took his normal position at a Delaware Semi-Pro game, just to the left of the left field line. Most players play between the lines, but Jerry is definitely in the Delaware Semi-pro Hall of fame for Most Foul Balls retrieved in the history of the DSPBL. It was a bad night for Jerry, in that he did not get any foul balls last night at Rockford Park. So on the foul ball meter, it remains at 1,062. trying to get Jerry to start submitting stories about this league and its players past and present. Between he and Bert Talley, there would be some great stories and rememeberences.

Chad Jenkins (LHP) was the first Semi-pro player picked this year. He was selected 502nd over all by the Washington Nationals. Chad Played for Cecil Last year and playing for Gildeas Stars this Season. Cody Holliday (OF) had a great season at Wilmington university this season and was the 554th pick in the draft for the New York Mets. Dan Perkins (RHP) from Delaware State University was 811 in the draft and was selected by the Colorado Rockies. Phil Aviola rounds out the group by getting selected as a catcher at the 1067 slot in the draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.

502		Jenkins, Chad	Cecil CC	LHP	L/L	6'04"	220	1988-03-12	J3
554		Holliday, Cody	Wilmington Col	OF	L/L	6'03"	210	1987-09-30	SR
811		Perkins, Daniel	Delaware St U	RHP	R/R	6'04"	200	1986-03-05	5S
823		Davis, Kyle	U Delaware	2B	R/R	5'11"	175	1987-01-08	SR
1067		Aviola, Phil	Wilmington Col	C	R/R	6'01"	225	1986-09-02	SR

The Highest draft pick in Delaware this year was Tyler Townsend from Georgetown, Delaware. Tyler went as the 85 pick over all.

University of Delaware's Kyle Davis was drafted by the Chicago White Sox as the 823rd pick over all.

DELAWARE SEMI-PRO BASEBALL 2009 

http://gregslemondrops.blogspot.com/

Greg Lemon's Baseball Blog about his experiences with the newly formed American Defenders Independent baseball club in Nashua, New Hampshire. Greg is a much better writer than I be (punn intended), so check out what it is like to go through the day to day challenges and rewards of Professional Baseball.

There are a few weird ground rules in our league since we play on open fields most of the time. At Rockford Park, if a ball is hit down the left field line and rolls foul after 3rd base and before the crest of the hill that is 322' away, it is to be ruled a ground rule double. If it lands fair in left field and rolls foul after the crest of the hill it will be all the runner can get. On any of the fields (except for Dickinson, Banning and DelCastle) at the end of the foul fence a ball that is caught after the fence should be ruled an out if the fielder does not go into the dead area at a 90 degree angle from the fence line. If you catch and carry into the dead ball area the ball is deemed dead and no runners can advance.

The following excerpt is taken from the Delaware Semi Pro baseball rules regarding Canby and Rockford.   The flags or cones should be placed at the top of the hill in left field. If no Flag or cone is placed out there it is the umpires discretion to determine if it went out before or after the crest of the hill.

a. With respect to the left field foul flags at Canby Park and Rockford Park, and the right field foul flag at 18th and Van Buren, any fair batted ball bouncing into foul territory before these foul flags shall limit the runners to two bases, with the runners advancing said two bases at their own peril. Play is dead once the runners reach their second advanced base. The batter-runner is the determining factor. 

b Any fair batted ball bouncing into foul territory beyond the left field foul flags at Canby Park and Rockford Park, and the right field foul flag at 18th and Van Buren, or any fair batted ball bouncing into foul territory in right field at Canby Park and Rockford Park and in left field at 18th and Van Buren, shall not limit the runners and the runners may advance any number of bases at their own peril,

As everyone knows we go by the rules of Major League Baseball and more specifically, the American League rules. Bamboo, Two Piece, and Composite bats have been deemed illegal. Many bats have been seen in game use and will be acted upon by the umpires.

From an e-mail with the Umpire Association:

After checking with Dave Farone DIAA and IBUA rules interpreter, the composite bat IS illegal -- yes, if discovered/challenged BEFORE next pitch the batter is called out -- any advancement by runner(s) is nullified and returned to original base -- hope this gives insight to the question.   IBUA

Brett Brothers bats, Dimarini bats, Baboo bats, and bats from Louisville with the Coating over top with the Rings located at the sweet spot are some of the examples of the illegal bats.

First Pitch of the season was a fastball down. Not sure what that means for the rest of the season, but we will find out soon enough. Upstart Delaware Blue Coats came out ripping the ball in the early part of the game but the Hy-Point Dragons got to them to take the first game of the 2009 season. Hy-Point is in sole possession of first place at this time.

I am starting the list up again for interested players to sign up so Managers can get in touch with players that they may need for thier team this season. Compose an e-mail and send it to batdoctor@comcast.net with information on your baseball prowess. Give us info on age, what school/College/Pro experince you have, positions played, any accolades (that is a big word for awards), and what you strengths are as a ball player. I will post your info on this webpage so the coaches can contact you for potentiial spots on rosters.

215 players played last season and with a new team coming in the league, that number is sure to rise. Only 3 weeks until opening day.

Player List:

20.  Name:  Isaiah S Greene
Age: 24
Height:6'0
Weight:190
School: Dover High School
Delaware State University
Bat:R
Throw:R
Position: Outfield
Baseball Accolades: 2002 1st Team All Conference Northern Helopen Conference, 2002 Varsity Captain, 3 Year Varsity Winner, 2003 1st Team All Conference Northern Helopen Conference, 2003 All State Honorable Mention
2003 American Legion State Champion.
 
I have played outfield my whole life with some minor game experience in the infield.  I have good vision on balls and can track down balls with my excellent footwork.  I have average speed and a good bat.  I am very interested in showcasing my skills in this league and helping a team win.
 
Thank you,
 
Isaiah Greene
302-747-7762
302-399-4713
isaiah.greene@hotmail.com

19.  I am interested in playing Delaware Semi Pro this year.  Is it still possible for me to find a team?  Here is my information, I would appreciate if you could pass it on to some interested managers.  Thank you very much.

17.  Buck Harper  23 yrs old. Played high school ball at hodgson vo-tech, and played 3 years of junior college at williamson trade school.  I can play any position except for catcher.  I pitched a good amount and played alot of utility.  I bat right and throw right.  If you can help me out in any way possible it would be greatly appreciated.  wharper08@williamson.edu

16.  Kyle Leech      I played third base my whole career.  My coaches for wm penn was Mel Gardner and Bill Cole.   My telephone number is 3023451884.  Please add me to the list so I can tryout when they come
around. Would love to play
--delsol97

15. Rob Courtney    Salesianum;All Star Baseball Academy; Piedmont
6'2 185 lbs. Left handed hitter and pitcher. Strengths include power hitting and ability to hit to hit to all fields. Recruited by Div 1,2, and 3 Colleges. I love the game of baseball.  I play first base as my primary position.

I also participated in Select Fest last year. I was rated an 8 out of 10 at the Perfect Game NE Top Prospect Showcase. Here is the link:

14. I am interested in trying-out for any teams looking for players for the upcoming season.

Bat: R 
Throw: R
Position:  3B/1B/OF
Height:  6' 0"
Weight:  225 lbs

While most of my experience has been in football, baseball has always been in my blood.  I played football throughout college as a TE, and continued to play semi-pro ball through last season.  My baseball career carried me through high school where I was a consistent .350 hitter using all fields with power.  I would love the opportunity to try out with any local teams looking for players.
Chris Valis
vmanwr86@yahoo.com
336-575-4428

13. Dan Hill, 23, delcastle high, Home Budget Delaware semi pro 2007, shortstop and 2nd Base,relief pitching, strengths hitting   rusty1439@yahoo.com

12. Greg Genovese, 23, charter high, outfielder, 2nd team all conference 2004, strengths strong arm, accurate   rusty1439@yahoo.com

 11. Robert Midgley, 6'1", 195lbs. Bat left throw right, 24 yrs old, play third base, but I'm willing to play anywhere. I've played ball since I could swing a bat. Started 4 years varsity at a south jersey high school. Begged for a tryout with UD, but never got a response. Won batting title twice in garden state league (2005,2006). Struck out 0 times in both seasons. Moved to delaware full time last year and getting married in Hockessin this year. Eagerly looking foward to getting back in to the game. Thanks so much. 609-709-9321. bobbymidge@gmail.com

10. Chris Sizemore. I go to Delaware State University I am red shirting this year. I can catch play first or third. BaseballWP2007@aol.com

9. Jim Rich,19 played on a travel league, plays firstbase and the outfield, Throw left and bat right. bigjim363@netscape.net

8.  Dave Conomon, 5'10", bat,throw lefty 26 years old.  pitcher/1st baseman.  Started varsity as a sophmore at wilmington high. 1st team all conference for utility player that year. I pitched and played 1st base also from 10th-12th grade for American legions Elsemere team.  I was clocked at the Phillies game at 82mph without a real warm up.  Im a lefty with a 2 seam fastball (lot of movement), curveball, slider and have thrown change-ups and knuckleball a few times.  I can be contacted in the afternoon or evening on (302) 299-6052 Dave.  Thanks dconomon@verizon.net 

7. Danny Dewald 24 yrs old 5'10" 190 lbs.  throw and bat right handed. Main position is 2nd base and mainly shortstop. Went to Blue Mtn High School and played on varsity all 4 yrs. Played all positions except catcher, pitcher, and 1st base. Played at LCCC (Lehigh Carbon Community College) Played Shortstop and 2nd and was the leadoff or 2nd hitter. All-Conference as a freshman and was named Conference defensive player of the yr w/ a .998 fielding percentage and played in all 40 games. Played in an adult league in Allentown playing mainly 2nd but was also a Utility player. Assistant coach for the woman's softball team at PSU- Schuylkill Campus. (570) 622-1796  Will be living in the Kennett Square area in the spring.  dannyd017@yahoo.com

6. Name: Tim Dreher  Height: 6'  Weight: 165lbs Throws: Left Bats: Left  Position according to skill level: P,LF,CF,1B,RF,3B       Residence: Newark, DE 19702
    The past two seasons I've played in the TriStateNaba League with most of my playing time done on the mound and outfield.  I was selected to two all-star teams and scouted for a Single-A tournament team that went to Cooperstown, NY.  While I was there I was asked to play on a Double-AA Tournament team in Virginia.  Have more than average endurance and have no problem making past the 6th inning.  In my first season I closed 8 out of 10 games started.  Last season I finished the with a 3.17 ERA, a 1.58 WHIP logging in 71 total innings and placed 3rd on total the leader board in strikeouts.
 
Contact: 856-287-4973 timdre@hotmail.com

5. Looking for a team
Art Fogiel Jr, played on US Sealcoating, formally Foleys a couple years back. Im 5'5" 145lbs, play outfield.  I played highschool ball for Charter Varsity all 4 seasons with .350 lifetime average, played 1 semester
for Division 3 school in Texas.  Im pretty fast, in highschool posted a 4.8 40 yard dash and can hit well.
 Looking to get back to playing again. fogieljr@gmail.com

4. Tim Swaney R/R Veteran Utility Player looking to jump on a team this summer. swaney723@aol.com

3. My name is Frank Klimek, I bat right, throw right,3B/Pitcher/Utility. I am 25 years old, I live in Elsmere De. I played tee ball all the way up through Varsity Ball. I was the captain of my varsity team and I am very competitive. I love the game, but haven’t played organized ball in a while due to my army obligations. I served in Iraq and was a soldier for 4 years, so I had little time to play. I have been practicing on my own trying to get ready and hopefully play on a semi pro team. I'd love a shot to play. Thank you for your time.  Sincerely, Frank Klimek   asofnow@msn.com

2. Zachary Hansen 5’8” 165. Righty, play second base/outfield, utility. Played all my life up into highschool at Sanford. Looking to get back into the game. Live in Hockessin, 302-352-0500 z@drophit.net

1.Hi my name is Robert Blackburn 6'1 171 Capable of performing at any position (exc) catcher. Most experience at CF. (12 years) I am 20 years of age. Played and have undying love for the sport since i was 5 years old. Played all four years on Varsity for Glasgow High school. Total of 78 stolen bases. Excellent fielding (0 errors in all 4 years) including 3 double plays from the centerfield position. Very much in shape with an athletic build. Colleges who showed interest during high school are : (UD, Tulsa, Rowan, William & Mary) Have no experience in college.  abanninghvt19@yahoo.com 

HOME BUDGET CENTER      MAX BEHELER behelerm@aol.com H-328-3567 W-328-7235 C-598-2374 Fax: 328-7235

DAMIANI TILE         ANDY DAMIANI dtctile@aol.com H-239-6893 C-379-1088

GILDEA RAIDERS      DOUG EITELMAN deitelman@gmail.com H-375-6668 C-743-4015

GILDEA STARS       BILL CANNON wcannonB@aol.com H-465-3224 C-425-3324

BOB GILDEA bobgildea2@aol.com H-475-1184 C-420-8900

PRO PHYSICAL THERAPY       TOM OGDEN togden@stmarkshs.net H-999-9773 W-737-8726 C-293-1304       TOM O'KEEFE tokeefe@wohlsen.com H-998-6494 W-(717)-299-2500 C-(717)-283-6741

HY-POINT        TONY ALEMAN ajaleman@aol.com H-292-2383 C-388-1430 ED PILATO ecpilato@aol.com

BUCCOS        TED BOJARSKI tedbojarski@comcast.net C-562-6499

DELAWARE BLUE COATS         DAN SANCHEZ dsanchez52@comcast.net H-738-5549 C-420-9387

WALTERS FINE COLLECTIBLES     MARTIN WALTER WMANDM1@aol.com C-545-8927

WILLIAM D'ONOFRIO 2504 Saint James Church Road H - 998-6646 Village of Lindell, Wilmington, DE 19808

WILMINGTON NEWS JOURNAL (SPORTS) Scores 324-280l Fax: 324-2298

UMPIRES ASSOCIATION       JIM McFARLAND mcfarlandjim@comcast.net H- 234-0196 C- 690-0123

NEW CASTLE COUNTY PARKS & REC. LIGHTS @ BANNING PARK   JOE DiMICHELE 995-6191 we will be billed if cancellations not called.

STATISTICS: if incorrect or not in NewsJournal MARK WILHELM batdoctor@comcast.net

    Mike Randolph has been a personal friend of mine for 7 years now and has perfected the craft of making bats that look more like fine furniture than a peice of wood that you beat up a 5" piece of cowhide on a warm summer evening. Mike's bats go out to college, semi-pro and Minor League players all over the world. he always has repeat business because of the quality of his bats. Mike is located in Easton Maryland.  Mike has completed his Bat turning shop and he can get you the bat you want in less time than any other company. He can produce any model that you would want and can do it in many different color combinations. The man is a pleasure to deal with and has always produce a great product. I will be using only Talbot Turning bats again this year and hope to flip a few gazer's into right center so I can set myself up for another stolen base this year. Talbot Turnings deals in Maple, Birch and is getting into Beech this year. Beech has almost identical properties of Birch. Mike makes bats for other companies that just take his product and put thier label on it. Might as well skip the middle man and go right to the source.

   If anyone is interested in doing a group purchase, let me know and I can combine our orders and bypass the shipping cost as I will pick up and deliver the bats to your door. (Semi-pro players and coaches only).

www.talboturnings.com       

 Mark Wilhelm

  “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is.” Bob Feller 

“I think about baseball when I wake up in the morning. I think about it all day and I dream about it at night. The only time I don't think about it is when I'm playing it.” Carl Yazstremski

Greg Lemon's bat continues to impress at every level plays. Baseball America has listed him as one of the top 10 prospects in Independent baseball.

Baseball America's view of Greg:

10. Greg Lemon, 2b
St. George (Golden)

Lemon is both a coach and a player—he spent the 2008 college season as a volunteer assistant coach at Georgetown, and he's now been hired as an assistant coach at Temple, but with his sweet lefty swing, it might be worth putting his coaching plans on hold for a while.

Lemon, 24, was a Division III All-American at Salisbury (Md.), where hit .410 during his senior season and .372 for his career. He hit a robust .386/.463/.542 with seven home runs, 90 runs scored and 22 steals in 26 attempts for St. George this season. His picture-perfect lefthanded stroke is his best attribute, but he also has average speed and a very good feel for the game. What is more questionable is his ability to stick at second base in affiliated ball. He has to prove that he can stay there, as his profile as a high average and on-base percentage top-of-the-order hitter doesn't profile as well if he has to move to another position.

Banning   Left  325'     Center  402'    Right  325'

Delcastle  Left 325'      Center  405'    Right  325'

Canby      Left  311' (to the hill)     Center (Tree) 347'     Right  (Parking Lot) 588'

Rockford  Left  338' (road)      Center  (Trees) 530'     Right  (Parking Lot)  465'      Tower  551'

18th and Van Buren    Left (BBall court)  369'      Center (Softball field)  414'    Right (Trees) 306'

Phone:302-981-0459

   Our fall team went to this facility located in Elkton Maryland and found a great facility with plenty of room for hitting, throwing and taking ground balls. They have an "Iron Mike" and regular wheel based pitching machines to perfect your gosh aweful swing over the cold winter. :)  A Jugs gun will tell you exactly how fast the pitch was that just blew you away. Go down there and check out Chuck Henze's facility. It is only 6.5 miles from downtown Newark.

   The facility will be host to some Major League players coming in to work on a new state of the art batters box that has scensors to detect problems in thier swing. The team from Philly and Baltimore will use the facility over the winter to check out weight balance issues and to see if more power can be developed by working on the players lower half. Pretty interesting stuff.

 All American Sports Academy
410-392-0009
Chuck Henze

801 Elkton Boulevard
Elkton, Maryland   21921

email:  chuck@aasportsacademy.com
http://www.aasportsacademy.com
http://www.edgeentertain.com
http://www.battlefieldlaser.com

After a 130 year absence, the Diamond State Base Ball Club is back!  We are pleased to inform you of the recent formation of Delaware's first amateur adult vintage base ball club. 

Vintage base ball is a sport played according to the rules and customs of the mid to late 19^th Century.  Although players wear period uniforms and use period equipment, the games are actual unscripted athletic competitions.  Vintage base ball revives the roots of our national pastime and harkens back to a time when the sport was first organized by amateur clubs.  In fact, we have adopted the name and uniform style of one of Delaware's first organized teams, Wilmington's original Diamond State Base Ball Club of 1865.  

The Diamond States will begin play in April 2009, competing against other regional and national clubs from the Vintage Base Ball Association.  Our home games will be played at an historic ballfield at Fort DuPont State Park, near Delaware City.

We hope you can help us in our player recruitment effort by spreading the good word about our ballclub to your colleagues and friends.  We're seeking adult players over the age of 21 of all skill levels with an interest in the roots of the game.  We're also looking for umpires, scorekeepers and sideline interpreters.  Our recruiting brochure is attached.

If you know of anyone who might be interested, we'd sincerely appreciate your sending them our way.  Our website provides more detail: http://diamondstatebaseball.org/site.

Thanks so much for your time and indulgence.

Happy Holidays,

John Medkeff

Organizer, Diamond State Base Ball Club

302.981.5972

diamondstatebc@comcast.net

   Chris Cannatelli threw a complete game allowing 8 hits over 7 innings with 2 K's and 0 walks. Chris Cannatelli was supported by great defense by Eddie Eckenroad who had two "plays of the week" by laying and robbing two Canada Dry players of basehits in center field and getting an assist at second for the first play of the game. Marc Decaro had 3 Rbi's for Home budget.  R.T. Plumski banged out 3 hits and Brian Testa had a double for the Bottlers. 

Game 4 is tonight at Banning Park at 7:00 PM.

Projected starters: 

Home Budget: Anthony Cimabue  RHP

Canada Dry:    Steve Spiese         RHP

    Canada Dry took the second game of the series and took a commanding 2 - 0 lead over Home Budget with a 4 - 0 win on Monday night at Banning Park.  Matt Klaciewicz threw a complete game shut out with the offensive help of R.T. Plumski who had a triple with an RBI and Tommy Gallagher that was 2- 4 with a triple and a double and 2 RBI's.

   Game 3 is tonight at Eder Park at 7:00 PM.

    Tommy Gallagher hit a two run homerun in game one to finish off a 4 - 0 win against Home Budget at Eder. Tommy Gallagher hit one which was estimated at well over 400 feet (Google Earth Ruler) to punctuate solid complete game shut out for Brett Urban.  Brett Urban pitched 7 complete innings and continues to baffle the Home Budget offense.

   When I asked Brett for a comment about friday nights game he stated, "Don't worry, I won't be pitching on Monday, You might have a chance." You gotta like his game.

   Phil Aviola hit a 2 out double in the top of the 7th inning to knock in Joe Bolinski to give Home Budget a 4 - 3 lead. Phil Aviola came in to complete the save opportunity in the bottom of the 7th inning which prove to be the series deciding game to send Home Budget on to face Canada Dry in the best of 7 series for the Delaware semi Pro baseball League Championship series that starts this Friday at Eder Park at 7 PM.  Mark Wilhelm hit a 3 run home run in the second inning to put Home Budget up 3 - 1. Cecil came back in the 6th inning to score twice to tie the game a t 3 - 3.

   Packer Larson picked up the win for Home Budget in a game that found Max Beheler using every available pitcher to give Home Budget the chance to pick up the win.

   Home Budget will play Home Games at Banning Park and Canada Dry will play thier Home Games at Eder Park during the Champioship series.

   This was a great series that could have gone either way for either team and I personally would like to comment on the Cecil team and how well they played the game and carried themselves on and off the field. This new team proved to be a great team that has a lot of class and composure. Great job and good luck with all that you guys do now and in the future.

Mark "Williestick" Wilhelm

   Josh Culler tossed a 2 hitter to take the semi final series from the upstart Hy-Point Dragons. Culler fan 9 enroute to the win with offensive support from Matt Folke, Alex Carter, Pat Smith and Aaron Lewis who all contributed with 2 hits a peice. Matt Folke had 2 RBI's for the Canada Dry team that exploded with 4 runs in the 6th inning before closing out the game with a 7 - 1 victory.

   The Dragons played a great series and deserve the respect of being a tough team and I am sure we will see good things from them next year.

   Jordan Oncay had 2 hits and 3 RBI's to lift the Budgeteer's to an 8 - 5 win over Cecil. Clutch pitching from Anthony Cimabue in the 5th inning (after trying to pick a ghost runner off third base and being called for a balk) as he struck out the next two batters to keep the 2 runners stranded. Cimabue went on to finish with 4 K's in 2 innings of work.  Chris Cannatelli threw 4 1/3 innings and picked up the win for Home Budget. Phil Aviola came in and struck out the last two batters of the game in a non-save situation.

   Cecil is now faced with a must win game tonight against Home Budget at Banning Park at 7 PM.

    R.T. Plumsky stroked a walk off home run in the bottom of the 7th inning to put Canada Dry up 2 - 1 in the series. Canada Dry was down 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh when Brandon Crist hit a sac fly with men on first and third to tie the game up at 3 a piece. R.T. Plumsky  knock a walk off 2 run homer to clinch the game.

    Rich Odonald threw 6 and 2/3 innings while only giving up 3 hits and then was relieved by Tommy Gallagher who came in and struck out one and picked up the win with 1/3 of an inning of work. Ryan Buckland pitched a great game in a losing effort while only giving up 5 hits to the Canada Dry team in 7 innings.  

   Game 4 is tonight at Eder Park at 7PM in Elkton.

   Clint Khul picked up the win after coming in and shutting the door on Cecil when Chad Siemendinger got into a little trouble in the 6th inning.  Jordan Oncay knocked in what turned out to be the game winning run in the top of the 9th inning after Joe Bolinski laid down a perfect bunt to move Eddie Eckenroad over to third base. 

   Game 3 is tonight at Banning Park at 7 PM.

    Hy-Point pulled of a last inning win against Canada Dry last Friday to even the series at 1 - 1. Billy Cecconi trhew 7 innings allowing only 3 hits and stricking out 4. A bad hop allowed the winnning run to come in for Hy-point off the bat of Ryan Sweetman in the 7th innings. Matt Folke had a double for Canada Dry. Game 3 is Monday August 11th at Eder Park. Game time is 7:00 PM.  

     A pretty good season for Mike Walls is an understatement. Mike has been on fire since the beginning of the season when he started off at a 1 for 10 stint. That went away pretty quick. Mike continued throughout the season to drop duck farts, missles, gay'zers and bombs on route to finishing the season with an incredible batting average of exactly .500. What a great season for an unassuming player that quietly ended a great season being 200 points above good.   

    The all-Time Regular Season Batting Average goes to Ralph Conrad who hit .579 for Parkway in 1962.

    Bucco's and Hy-Point met last week at Rockford Park and had a marathon of hits. So many hits, that it is a new record for "Most Hits in A Game Between Two Teams". 34 hits were compiled between the two teams last Friday. Bucco's had 12 hits and  Hy-Point had 22. The previous record was held by two teams. In 1966, Parkway beat Canada Dry 26-6 and 32 hits were banged out in this game. C. Wallace Insurance and Canada Dry also had 32 hits in 1993 in  a single game.

    Most Hits by a Team in a single game is 26 by Parkway in 1966.

   Andre Duffie needs two more Triples to set the record for most Triples in a season. He set the Freshman Record at Delaware with 9 and had 3 in one game vs. Hofstra May 1, 1995.

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