Voice of Slo-Pitch
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Dave Weaver - Voice of Slo-Pitch
The Tillsonburg Ladies League wrapped up its season on Wednesday night with Indigo Lounge avenging last season's Finals loss to Corey's Restaurant, defeating them this year in five games.
The Men's Slo-Pitch Finals are slowly moving along as teams are finishing up the last weekend of playing in the SPN Provincials in Niagara Falls. The season will end a lot sooner than in previous years.
Ladies A
Indigo Lounge staved off elimination Monday night with a ten run victory over Corey's Restaurant on Monday night, tying their series at two games apiece. They got the jump early in the fifth and deciding game on Wednesday night and never trailed en route to an eight run victory to claim the title.
Both teams had successful campaigns with Corey's having an undefeated regular season and finishing fourth in the SPN Provincials. Indigo was right behind them in fifth and handed Corey's their only losses in Tillsonburg play.
FINALS
Game 4
Indigo Lounge 16,
Corey's Restaurant 6
Indigo - Jess Anseeuw (4-4), Tamarah Schultz (3-4)
Corey's - Kirby Steinhoff (3-3), Christine Gubesch (3-3)
Game Highlights - The two teams combined for nine first inning runs with Indigo escaping with a one run lead. They followed that up with a six run second highlighted by Tamarah Schultz's two run double. They limited Corey's to just two runs after the first inning. Jess Anseeuw led the winners with a two run double and four runs scored. Kaitlin Anseeuw crossed three times.
Game 5
Indigo Lounge 19,
Corey's Restaurant 11
Indigo - Mary Boldt (5-5), Kathy Vanderven (4-5)
Corey's - Lauren Duffy (4-4), Tracey Pressey (4-4)
Game Highlights - Indigo hit the ball hard in this one belting out four triples and six doubles in the win. Corey's came within three after five complete but Indigo plated nine over their last two at bats to win going away. Kim Harrop and Kaitlin Anseeuw were defensive standouts for the winners.
Men's A
Haines Roofing is just a win away from capturing the A Playoff title. They took Game 2 by one run over Maple View Variety (unfortunately no gamesheet so nothing to report on).
Men's B
Kekambas got one leg up in their best of five final with GC Lounsbury after beating them by four in the lid lifter. The teams were idle the rest of the week due to Provincials participation.
FINALS
Game 1
Kekambas 17,
GC Lounsbury 13
Kekambas - Travis Horvath (5-5), Derek Buchner (3-4), Kyle Hollister 3 Hrs (4-4)
GC Lounsbury - Devin Lee (3-4), Kent Collings (3-4)
Game Highlights - After trailing by a bunch GC Lounsbury plated nine over their last two at bats to make the final more respectable. Kyle Hollister was a beast for Kekambas homering in three of his four plate appearances. Travis Horvath scored four runs for the winners with a perfect night at the plate.
Men's C
This series, which we'll call the commuter series, is tied at one after Pelicans evened the series with a mercy over Ward's Automotive on Thursday evening. Ward's, not wanting to forfeit, have had players commuting back from college to stay in the series!
There is no scoresheet to report on from Ward's win in Game 1.
FINALS
Game 2
Pelicans 23,
Ward's Automotive 9
Pelicans - Kurt Vaughan (4-4), Andrew Dawson (4-4) Hr, Adam Jensen Hr
Ward's - Mike Mudford (5-5), Trevor Hawley (4-4), Devon MacDonald Hr
Game Highlights - There was just too much field to cover for the eight man Ward's squad as Pelicans hit the holes and counted eleven extra base hits on the night. Adam Jensen and Andrew Dawson were each a triple shy of hitting for the cycle, Jensen also scored four runs.
Men's D
The Diamond Dogs are just one away from a sweep of Boston Pizza. The first two were lopsided victories but Boston Pizza hung in there in Game 3 losing by just three despite fielding only nine players. Their series is the only best of seven.
FINALS
Game 1
Diamond Dogs 26,
Boston Pizza 13
Diamond Dogs - Brent Schooley (5-5), Frank Zarb (5-5), Doug Falkins 2 Hr
Boston Pizza - Josh Spitzke (3-4), Alex Treszl (3-4), Spencer Meron Hr
Game Highlights - Diamond Dogs blew the game open scoring ten over their final two at bats to break up a relatively close game. Rob Underhill had a bases clearing triple in their seven run fifth. Underhill also added a pair of doubles while Doug Falkins homered twice, doubled and drove in seven.
Game 2
Diamond Dogs 21,
Boston Pizza 4
Diamond Dogs - Dave Phipps (5-5), Joe Allin (4-5), Doug Falkins Hr
Boston Pizza - Spencer Meron (2-3), Keith Agnew (3-4)
Game Highlights - Diamond Dogs put runs across in every inning. Ross Groat led their attack with a triple and a double, Andrew Patenaude chipped in with a pair of doubles.
Game 3
Diamond Dogs 16,
Boston Pizza 13
Diamond Dogs - Kevin MacDonald (4-4), Lee Jensen (3-4), Joe Allin Hr
Boston Pizza - Keith Agnew (4-4), Pat Bodnar (4-4)
Game Highlights - After Diamond Dogs staked themselves to an early six run lead, the game short-handed Boston Pizza squad hung with them only losing by three at games end, however failing to score in their last three at bats. Good outfield defence from Mitch Albright and Alex Treszl kept Boston Pizza in the game while Diamond Dogs got a stellar effort at shortstop from Andrew Patenaude. Patenaude led offensively with a pair of doubles.