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Floral Arts is on a roll and sits atop the standings at 7-2. The Nashoba Valley Mustangs are right behind at 7-4 followed by Drew Farms at 5-4. Healy Oil at 5-5 is the only remaining team with a winning record at this early point in the season.
Short Cut Landscaping 25 - Burton's Grill 21
In a possible sign of a pending apocalypse, Raghu Mantena hit a home run in his second consecutive game and Jerod Colley legged out a triple for the losing Burton's squad. All 13 Burton's players crossed the plate in this one but unfortunately couldn't hold off the Short Cut offensive. Burton's also got home runs from Charlie Chungu, Erik Pasters, Justin Randall, Mike Santiano, Murph McKeon, and, of course, Dave, "Juice" Batchelder.
Floral Arts 28 - Shortcut Landscaping 24
In the top of the seventh with the score tied, Mike Donaruma stepped up the plate with the bases loaded and announced, “I don’t know what’s going to happen.” What happened was that he blasted the ball over the left-field fence for a grand slam, thereby giving Floral Arts a four-run lead, as Floral defeated Shortcuts, 28-24, on Sunday evening. Floral scored six runs in the first inning. Matt Critch (3-for-4) stroked a three-run homer and then Mark Chambers hit a two-run shot. Roger Whittlesey (4-for-5, 3RS) scored on a single by Rob Beaudette. In the second inning, pitcher Larry Mardany gave Floral three more runs on a blast over the left-field fence. Floral also got home runs from Ryan Dunn (4-for-4, 3R, 3 RBI) and Beaudette (3-for-4, 2 HRs, 3 RS). Mardany, Chambers and Critch made several strong defensive plays. The win moved Floral Arts (6-2) into first place.
Floral Arts 9 - Nashoba Valley Veterinarian Mustangs 7
A retired legend returned to the old ball yard on Tuesday night and immediately made an impact. Frank Lancelotta returned to play as a reserve (the tenth man on the squad), and, without taking any swings since a game last September, the 62-year-old slugger slammed the second pitch over the fence to score the first of nine runs in a game that Floral Arts won, 9-7, over the Mustangs. Lancelotta, who went 2-for-3, also played well at first base, handling every play smoothly. The Mustangs built a 5-0 lead in the early innings, but homers by Lancelotta, Simon Tripp (3-for-4) and a two-run shot by Rob Beaudette made it 5-4. Mike Alonardo opened the fourth inning with a solo shot, and then Floral scored three more times that inning to go up 8-5. Pitcher Matt Critch was masterful, inducing many fly-outs and ground-outs, and then ultimately getting a Mustang power hitter to fly out on a 3-0 count with two men aboard in the top of the seventh. The win moved Floral further into first place with a 7-2 record.
Floral Arts 19 - Drew Farms 3
On Wednesday, Floral Arts pitcher Matt Critch spun a beauty, allowing only three runs—and no home runs—in a 19-3 win over Drew Farms. James Peloquin, in his season debut, hit a pair of two-run bombs and played a rangy shortstop. Matt Mallette hit a three-run homer for Floral and Mike Donaruma hit a solo shot in the second inning. Roger Whittlesey was 4-for-4 with three runs scored and Walter Carmichael was 3-for-4 with three RBI and three runs scored. Ryan Dunn and Dave Janowsky each knocked in two. Floral Arts stretched its winning streak to seven games with the win.
Pro Sports Therapy 10 - CSA Graphics 9
CSA Graphics held the lead from the start but a series of errors in the field and a failure to make timely hits made it impossible to put PST away. An error to start the bottom of the 7th followed by a 2-run walk-off home run ultimately gave PST the win. Jonathan Ring (2), Cody Freihofer (2), and Garrett Quinlan had home runs in the loss. PST's 10 runs were on only 14 hits. Credit on the PST sides goes to Ben Armstrong, 4-for-4 with 2 home runs and four RBI, including the game-winning 2-run walk-off, a line drive rocket to center that followed the misplayed pop-up. PST also got four RBI from veteran Jeff Fuller and a 3-for-3 effort from John Bodi, including a "bunt" single in the second.
Both Dave Chirokas and Bill Cullen pitched well for their respective sides and were deserving of the win on the mound.
Pro Sports Therapy 19- Healy Oil 15
PST was led by Ryan Steele who went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in the lead off spot, Kirk Legatos 3-for 4 with two home runs and three RBI right behind him. Mark Pelosky also contributed a three-run blast in the win. In a back and forth contest, it was Healy stranding 11 runners that contributed to the loss in the hard fought battle. Highlights for Healy was Matt Dowling hitting two home runs followed by Dan VanSchalkwyk, Colin MacDonald and Nick Wilmot going long over center field. Cam Santana continues a hitting streak going 4-for-4.
Drew Farms 17 - Burton's Grill 12
Burton's longest tenured player, Mike Jerzlyo, was called on to pitch his first ever game and held his team close in the loss. Drew Farms outlasted the Burton's squad 17-12 in the end by posting a strong late inning and Burton's was not able to respond. Raghu Mantena blasted a home run for Burtons as did Dave Batchelder, (two home runs, five RBI), Brian Haley, 2-for-3 one RBI, and Jerry Breen, 3-for-4 and four RBI in the loss.
Floral Arts and Nashoba Valley Mustangs have risen to their usual spots sitting one and two in the standings, each with six wins. The next four spots are tight, and include Burton's who strung together three good wins to join this group. The last three spots, all with two wins, include Short Cut Landscaping, Pro Sports Therapy and CSA Graphics.
Burtons Grill 19 - Nashoba Valley Veterinary Mustangs 18
Burtons rallied in bottom of seventh to squeak by the Mustangs in their usual tightly contested game. Both Selfridges and both Cusanos all homered, led by Don Cusano (2 HR, 4 RBI), Paul Selfridge Senior (4 hits, HR, 3 RBI), Mark Cusano (3 hits, HR), and Paul Selfridge Junior (2 hits, HR). Bill Knute also blasted two home runs (3 RBI) for the Mustangs. Jack Erickson added four hits, while Paul Ligouri chipped in with a walk and a hit and several good plays at third. For Burtons, Jerry Breen went 2-for-4 including the game winner with a triple and four RBI, Dave Batchelder 3-for-4, two home runs and six RBI, Eric Cataline, 4-for-5, four runs scored, and Brian Collamore 2-for-4, two runs scored and an RBI. Charlie Chungu made a game winning stop at short and turned it into a double-play.
Nashoba Valley Veterinary Mustangs 17- Healy Oil 4
Mustang southpaws Cormac Bordes and Bill Knute both blasted two home runs apiece to lead the winners. Both had identical boxscores of three hits, three runs, two home runs, and four RBI in the five inning game. Winning pitcher Don Cusano made his only hit count with a long three run bomb. Paul Selfridge Sr. (home run, 2 RS) and Jim Ward (3-for-3, 3 RS) set the table at the top of the Mustang order per usual. Mike Kennedy played well at third and went 3-for-3 with a homer, as well. At second Dan Crogan made a strong relay throw to cut down a Healy runner trying for a triple early in the game, and also contributed a sacrifice fly and a double.
Burton's Grill 18 - Pro Sports Therapy 14
Dave Batchelder continued his torrid hitting with a game winning grand slam to cap a 3-for-4 four RBI night in the win over PST. Jerrod Colley went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, Peter Morano 3-for-4 one run scored and one RBI and Hustin Randall, 4-for-5 two RBI and two runs scored. Mike Santiano made a stellar diving catch in the outfield to stop a late PST threat. On the PST side, the offense was led by rookie Anthony Cadorette (4 hits including a 2-run HR, 4 RS and 3 RBI), Ryan Steele, (4 hits including 3 HR and 7 RBI), Kirk Legatos (HR), and veteran Tim Schutt’s 4 hit night.
Floral Arts 13 - Pro Sports Therapy 4
On an extremely humid Friday evening, when the softball felt like sponge, Floral Arts defeated Pro Sports Therapy, 13-4. One run crossed the plate in the first four innings of the game, a solo shot by Floral’s Pat Woods. In the top of the fifth, PST plated one before Floral exploded in the bottom of that inning—hitting five home runs. Roger Whittlesey (3-for-4) hit two home runs in the fifth inning and knocked in four runs. Jim Crowley also hit a two-run shot, followed by a three-run homer by Simon Tripp (4-for4). A two-run homer by Mike Donaruma capped off the inning. Pitcher Larry Mardany was greatly helped defensively by fielders Woods, Crowley, Walter Carmichael, and the limber and acrobatically inclined first baseman Matt Critch. Dave Janowsky, recently returned from a hand injury, chipped in with two solid hits and a couple of runs scored. For PST, Brian Dubey also had a 3-run home run in the loss.
3E Moving 14 - Burton's Grill 12
Dave Batchelder was 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI, Erik Pasters 2-for-3, home run and two runs scored and Murph McKeon 3-for-3 and two RBI in the loss to 3E.
Burton's Grill 17 - Drew Farms 12
Charlie Chungu and Brian Collamore turned a record five double plays and Burton;' scored five runs in the top of the seventh to put away the Drews squad. Offensive contributions were many and included: Jerry Breen, 4-for-4, three runs scored and one RBI, Dave (Henry Aaron) Batchelder with three more home runs and eight RBI, Charlie Chungu, 2-for-4, home run and three RBI, Murph McKeon 3-for-4, three runs scored and three RBI, Peter Morano 3-for-3 and Justin Randall 3-for-4, two runs scored and two RBI.
CSA Graphics and 3E Moving split a Friday/Sunday double-header this past week. On Friday night, the teams had a solid back-and-forth affair until 3E pulled away for the win. CSA had a 9-7 lead going into the final frames, built on man single and helped by home runs from Jim DeMarco and Bill Cullen. 3E took the lead in the 6th inning by a couple runs, and then posted eight more runs in the 7th to seal the victory, 19-10.
On Sunday, it was a similar story. CSA scored five runs in the second inning and four more in the third inning to capture another 9-7 lead over 3E. The offense for CSA was led by Bob Cullen (2-run and 3-run homers) and Jonathan Ring, who added a home run. This time CSA held onto the lead, playing respectable defense and the teams went scoreless the rest of the game, earning CSA the victory.
In a refreshing twist in the standings, at the top spot is Drew Farms followed by Healy Oil and perennial leader Nashoba Valley Mustangs each a half a game back. Floral Arts, 3E Moving and Pro Sports Therapy make up the next three positions.
Floral Arts 25 - Healy Oil 12
A dash of good pitching, a pinch of defense, and whole lot of offense were the recipe for success for Floral Arts on Friday evening in 25-12 win over Healy Oil. Floral knocked home ten runs in the first inning and then sprinkled in two or three runs in nearly every inning thereafter. Rob Beaudette drove the Floral offensive bus, pounding three balls over the fence and knocking in eight runs. Matt Critch (4-for-4, BB) had several lucky strikes at the plate, smoking one over the fence for a three-run gain. Also hitting homers for Floral were Simon Tripp and Chad Kirby. Larry Mardany pitched well and fielded a smartly hit grounder. Walter Carmichael was 4-for-5 with four runs scored. Dave Janowsky made his season debut and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Pat Woods (3-for-5) hit a fence-scraper in the top of the seventh that plated the run that created the 13-run differential needed to earn a run-rule victory. On a night where Floral's hits seemed to have eyes and eluded the Healy defense despite sharp play from Dave Cannistraro, Tony Pantoja and Dan VanSchalkwyk.Offensive highlights from Healy came from Colin MacDonald (3-for-3), Nick Wilmot (2 home runs, 4 RBI), Tony Pantoja (2 doubles), and Matt Dowling adding a 2 run shot in the third.
CSA Graphics 23 - Burtons Grill 22
CSA Graphics managed to battle with nine players and pull off a win in dramatic, walk-off fashion versus Burton's. Everyone hit and scored for CSA, led by Jonathan Ring who went 5-for-5 with three home runs and seven RBI. Billy Ryan and Tim Greenwood both had four hits. Burton's took an early lead in the game, but CSA chipped away. The big inning for CSA was the fourth, during which they batted thru the line-up and posted nine runs to tie the game at eighteen. Neither team scored in the fifth inning, and CSA held Burton's scoreless in the top of sixth as well. A solo home run, by Ring, in the bottom of the sixth gave CSA the lead. Burton's scored four in the top half of the seventh to take back the lead, 22-19. A lead-off single by Sean Troy and a two-run homer from Jim DeMarco cut the lead to one. Ring was intentionally walked, bringing Bill Cullen to the plate. In his first game, still nursing a bad ankle, Cullen (4-for-6 with 5 RBI) hit his second home-run of the game to end it. The Burton's offense was led by rookie Justin Randall who had eight RBI on a 5-for-5 night with a home run. Eric Cataline (4-for-5, 5 runs scored) also had a very strong night at the plate as did Jerry Breen and Luke Boulanger (3-for-4 3 runs scored) in his first game of the season. Jerod Colley, Mike Santiano, Raghu Mantena (3-for-4) and Dave Batchelder, (3-for-3 4 RBI), were also big contributors at the plate in the loss. Cataline also made a stellar catch in left field.
Drew Farms -15 - Nashoba Valley Mustangs 8
Mustangs bats were as cold as the game time temperature in the 40s. Paul Selfrige (home run) did make several outstanding plays at shortstop and Mark Cusano made a nice running catch while crashing into the right field fence. Don Cusano added a long home run blast in the losing effort. First place Drew’s played great defense throughout the entire game in the win while also smashing five home runs.
3E Moving 14 - Burton's Grill 12
Burton's came up short in another close game losing to 3E Moving 14-12 on Sunday night. Burton's offensive contributors included: Brian Haley (3-for-3), Dave Batchelder (3-for-3, 4 RBI), Erik Pasters (home run and 2 RBI) and Murph McKeon (3-for-3, 2 runs and 2 RBI).
Floral Arts 28 - CSA 13
Floral Arts hit seven home runs in a 28-13 run-rule win over CSA on Sunday evening. Jim Crowley had a big night at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two home runs and five RBI. Floral also got home runs from Matt Mallette, Simon Tripp, Rob Beaudette, and Matt Critch. Mike Alonardo, in his first game of the season, went 4-for-4 and threw out a runner at the plate from right center field. Critch earned the win on the mound.
Healy Oil 14 - Pro Sports Therapy 7
Healy Oil doubled up PST 14-7 notching their fourth win of the season.
Drew Farms 17- Pro Sports Therapy 13
PST was led by Derek Donegan’s big night, going 3-for-3 with a walk, including a home run and 4 RBI. PST’s offense was also boosted by rookie Anthony Cadorette’s first career home run among his three hits and Al Nudler’s three hits and three RBI.
With the weather that is tearing through the area, tonight's games have been postponed. These games will now be played on Sunday, June 24, at the same times.
6:30 CSA Graphics @ Short Cut Landscaping
7:45 3E Moving @ Drew Farms
We are very early in the 2018 season and already no team is without a loss, two however, are without their first win. The Mustangs, with the most games played, are averaging just over 21 runs per game with Healy Oil right behind in second place with over 16 per game. But, it's only May and we have a long way to go.
Burtons Grill 19 - Floral Arts 5
Burtons put a hurting on Floral Arts on Wednesday night as a result of their relentless hitting, excellent defense, and the fine pitching of Jerod Colley. The Floral bats, festooned with cobwebs and marred with rust, were mostly ineffective. Roger Whittlesey (2-for-3) hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and Matt Mallette knocked in two with a homer in the second inning, but after that Floral only managed to plate one more runner. For Burton's, Charlie Chungu was 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI. Mike Santiano also with a home run and three RBI, Erik Pasters 3-for-4, two RBI and two runs scored, Dave Batchelder, two home runs, four RBI ansd two runs scored. Jerod Colley went 3-for-4 and three runs scored and rookie Justin Randall 4-for-4, two runs scored and the game ending home run. The defensive highlight for the game was an against the fence, leaping catch by Burton's left center fielder, Tim Scott, who also had several other put-outs in the Burton's run-rule win.
Drews 14 - Healy Oil 13
Healy trailed Drews for most of the game until Healy put up 11 runs in the sixth including home runs by Nick Wilmot, Tony Pantoja and Matt Dowling. Mike Finegan continues a hitting streak going 4-for-4 at the plate.
Healy Oil 15 - Short Cut Landscaping 14
Coming off a disappointing loss to Drews, Healy came out strong putting up five runs through a flurry of singles in the first inning. Going long for Healy was Cam Santana, Wayne Meadows, Nick Wilmot (2) and Tony Pantoja. Healy benefited from strong defensive plays from Wayne Meadows and Tony Pantoja. Nick Wilmot continues to shine on the mound for Healy.
Healy Oil 17 - Burtons Grill 12
Nick Wilmot continues to excel on the mound backed by a solid defense keeping Burton's strong offense just a few steps behind during the final Friday game. Tony Pantoja and Dave Cannistraro teamed up for two double plays and strong individual defense throughout the night, while Matt Dowling saved two runs from scoring late in the game with a diving catch in center. At the plate Healy's stars were Matt Dowling with two home runs with Colin MacDonald (4-for-4), Tony Pantoja, Brian Herrmann and newcomer Dan VanSchalkwyk contributing with one each. Burton's hung in the whole away in this one including scoring seven in the bottom of the third but in the end couldn't quiet the Healy offense. Offensive stats for Burton's included Murph McKeon, (4-for-4, one home run, three RBI) , Mike Santiano, (home run, double, two RBI, one run scored), Jerry Breen (4-for-4, two runs scored, one RBI), John Geary (3-for-4, home run, double, one run scored and two RBI).
Nashoba Valley Mustangs 23 - 3E Moving 6
Paul Selfridge Sr. (4-for-4, 4 runs scored, home run, 4 RBI) and Bill Knute (4-for-4, 2 home runs, 4 runs scored, 6 RBI) both hit grand slams to lead the Mustangs to victory. Don Cusano (3 hits), Jack Erickson (3 hits) and Mark Cusano also homered for the winners. Cormac Bordes added four hits, while Jim Ward and Jay Lincoln tallied three apiece.
Nashoba Valley Mustangs 25 - Pro Sports Therapy 1
Paul Selfridge Sr. (2 hits, home run, 2 walks) led off the game with a long homerun blast and the Mustangs never looked back behind the solid pitching of Don Cusano (3 hits, 2 home run, 7 RBI). Mike Kennedy also added a three run homer to the winning cause. Jim Ward helped set the table near the top of the order with three more hits and three runs scored, while Paul Selfridge Jr. added two hits and some nice running catches in the outfield. Brian Dubey was 2-for-2 from the lead-off spot with a home run for the only PST run of the night.
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