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Floral Arts Landscaping eliminated round two opponent Short Cut Landscaping including a 42-7 romp, perhaps reigniting the run-rule discussion in playoff games. Burton's Landscaping continues it's Impossible Dream season leading the number one ranked Mustangs squad 2-1 in their series with both teams expecting the return of some big guns for this week's match-ups.
Floral Arts 22 - Short Cut Landscaping 12
On Sunday, Floral Arts was relentless at the plate in their first semi-final game against Shortcut Landscaping, a game Floral won, 22-12. Floral scored in every inning and got terrific defensive support from Chad Kirby (left-center), Jim Peloquin (shortstop), and Dave Janowsky (right field). Floral hit seven home runs in the contest, including two moonshots by Ryan Dunn, a three-run homer by Roger Whittlesey, and multi-run homers by Simon Tripp, Chad Kirby, Rob Beaudette, and Frank Lancelotta. Janowsky had a great night at the plate, going 4-for-4, and pitcher Larry Mardany was 3-for 4.
Floral Arts 42 - Short Cut Landscaping 7
On Tuesday, Floral scored 11 runs in the first inning and then never looked back, defeating SCL, 42-7. Ryan Dunn made several nice plays at third base, as did Ken Delaney at second base and Jim Peloquin at short. Peloquin was 6-for-7 in the game, with two home runs and four batted in. Simon Tripp was 6-for-7 with a home run and four batted in. Roger Whittlesey was 6-for-7 with a home run and six batted in. Rob Beaudette was 5-for-6 with a home run and seven runs batted in. Mike Alonardo was 4-for-6 with a home run and five batted in. Matt Critch was 5-for-6 with three runs batted in, and he played a great defensive game at first base. The win gave Floral Arts a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
Floral Arts 21 - Short Cut Landscaping 20
On Wednesday night, Floral Arts needed its last at-bat in the seventh to beat SCL, 21-20. Floral started out strong, getting home runs from Simon Tripp, Rob Beaudette, Frank Lancelotta, Chad Kirby, Ryan Dunn, and Mike Alonardo. But SCL fought back, scoring eight in the top of the seventh to tie the ball game. But in the seventh, Jim Peloquin opened the inning with a single. He was moved to second on a Simon Tripp intentional walk. And then with one out, Rob Beaudette singled home pinch runner Dave Janowsky to win the game. This trip to the finals, which will be against either Burton's Grill or the Nashoba Valley Veterinarian Mustangs, will be their ninth trip in a row.
Nashoba Valley Veterinary Mustangs 19 - Burton's Grill 14
The Mustangs brought the series back to even holding off a Burton's effort in the last of the seventh and winning by five. The Mustangs had a nine-run fourth but Burton;s outscored them 8-3 in the final three frames to keep it close till the end. Mustang's Cormac Bordes, 3-for-3, two home runs and six RBI, Mike Kennedy, three hits, three runs scored and two RBI. Mark Cusano and Jay Lincoln each had home runs and Jim Ward robbed a Burton's hitter with a leaping grab over the fence and pulling it back into the park. Brian Collamore was 3-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in the lead-off spot with three runs scored. Tim Scott had five RBI and two runs scored and a home run. Jerry Breen had a home run along with Murph McKeon and Eric Pasteurs. Luke Boulanger was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI in the Burton's loss.
Burton's Grill 17 - Nashoba Valley Veterinary Mustangs 16
Missing the left side of their infield and three of the season's top five hitters, Burton's squared off, and beat, the number one seed Mustangs giving Burton's a 2-1 lead in the best of five series. Greg Fitzgerald, playing his second game at short, led the way with several stellar plays including the game-winning stop and tag at second to end the Mustangs final drive. The Mustang's, in the midst of a comeback, and possible walk-off finish, were within one run with two men on and a big hitter at the plate. Fitzgerald dove on a ball up the middle, scrambled to reach second before the runner, and cemented the Burton's win. Brian Collamore contributed with several good plays at second base and Brian Haley had a key out on a ground ball to third. Jerod Colley pitched another gem and made several put-outs to help his cause. Raghu Mantena took a pinpoint throw from Jon Russo in right to nail a runner at the plate in what would be the difference in the final outcome. The offensive contributions were across the board, Dave Batchelder, (two, two-run home runs and four RBI), Jerry Breen, (3-for-4, home run, three runs scored and three RBI), Murph McKeon, (4-for-4, three runs scored and three RBI), Jon Russo, (4-for-4, home run, three runs scored and two RBI), Jerod Colley, (2-for-4, homerun, two RBI), Jeff Cott, (3-for-4 and a run scored). Mustangs offensive standouts included Don Cusano two home runs, five RBI, Mike Kennedy three hits, home run, two RBI, Cormac Bordes three hits, home run, three RBI, Jim Ward and Mark Cusano three hits apiece, also home runs by Paul Selfrige and Keith Reynolds. Good infield defense by Reynolds and Dan Crogan kept the Mustangs in the game all night.
The playoffs have started and Burton's Grill, Floral Arts, Nashoba Valley Mustangs and Short Cut Landscaping remain. The three out of five second round has begun and each game has a new level of tension and meaning. Sunday night say Burton's beating Mustangs for an early one-up lead.
Nashoba Valley Veterinarian Mustangs 21 - Floral Arts 20
In a playoff like contest these teams have waged many times before, the Mustangs battled back from a five run deficit in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game up, then came from one behind in the bottom of the eigth to win it on Jim Ward's walk-off two out, two run single to clinch first place and the lone playoff bye. Bill Knute led the offensive charge with four hits, including two three-run home runs and four runs scored. Don Cusano (4-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 4 RS) and Cormac Bordes (3-for-4, two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored) also added two home run blasts of their own. Ward and Jack Erickson had three hits apiece and Mark Cusano added a home run, as well. Defensively, Mustang second baseman Dan Crogan helped turn two infield double plays that got the Mustangs out of trouble each time.
Burton's Grill 26 - Short Cut Landscaping 13
Burtons won the last game of the regular season in a run-rule 26-13 victory over Short Cut. Leadoff hitter Brian Collamore went 4-for-5 with four runs scored and an RBI. Tim Scott, 3-for-5 with three runs scored and five RBI, Charlie Chungu 5-for-5, five runs scored, three RBI, and Dave Batchelder with two home runs, four runs scored and seven RBI on his 4-for4 night. Jon Russo was also 4-for-4 with two runs scored a two RBI in this regular season ending affair. Burton's used five different pitchers in the victory.
PLAY-OFF GAMES
Burton's Grill 4 - Willis Tent 2
In this first playoff game of the tournament, Burton's edged Willis by just two in what was likely the lowest scoring game of the entire season. Willis led by two until Dave Batchelder, (2-for-3, two RBI) tied it up for Burtons with a two-run blast. Jerod Colley continued his excellent pitching against the Willis tent squad.
Burton's Grill 20 - Willis Tent 18
Burton's closed out the series over Willis in a tightly contested game- winning in extra innings on a two-run bomb by Charlie Chungu (3-for-5, four RBI and one run scored). Murph McKeon highlighted the Burton's offense with two home runs, and five RBI on a 4-for-4 night. Tim Scott was 3-for-5, two RBI and three runs scored, Eric Cataline 2-for5, one RBI and a run scored, Jerry Breen 5-for-5, three RBI, four runs scored and a home run. Jerod Colley went the distance on the mound and contributed with a 3-for-4night at the plate. Mike Santiano had three RBI on a first inning home run and was intentionally walked twice.
Healy Oil 13- Floral Arts 12
On Tuesday night, seventh seeded Healy Oil upset second seeded Floral Arts, 13-12, in the first round best-of-three series. Healy began strong, scoring five runs on three home runs in the first inning. Floral answered with four runs in the bottom of the inning and then five more in the second. But Healy Oil fought back, building a 13-10 lead. Floral scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh, and with only one out could not get the runner on third home to tie the game. Mike Alonardo hit two home runs in the contest and knocked in four. Simon Tripp also homered in the loss.
Floral Arts 21 - Healy Oil 13
On Wednesday night, Floral Arts avoided elimination by defeating Healy Oil, 21-13. Floral got great defense from Chad Kirby in the outfield and Mark Chambers at second base. Simon Tripp, Geoff Pavao (2), Rob Beaudette (2) and Kenny Delaney homered for Floral. Larry Mardany was masterful on the mound. The win tied the best-of-three series at 1-1. Dave Janowsky continued his hot stretch at the plate, going 4-for-4 and knocking in three.
Floral Arts 29 - Healy Oil 9
On Friday night, Floral Arts beat Healy Oil, 29-9, and earned a trip to the second round of the playoffs. Larry Mardany pitched extremely well for the second consecutive game, and Ryan Dunn and Matt Critch teamed up to make several great plays in the field. Roger Whittlesey (3-for-3, 2 home runs, five RBI), Dunn (3-for-4, two home runs, five RBI), Frank Lancelotta (3-for-4, home run, three RBI), Simon Tripp (3-for-4, home run), and Jim Peloquin (2-for-4, home run, two RBI) were the offensive stars of the game. Floral will play Shortcuts Landscaping in the best-of-five semifinal round.
Burton's Grill 16 - Nashoba Valley Mustangs 9
In game one of round two, Burton's scored ten runs in the first inning and that was enough to hold off the number one seed Mustang's squad. Jerod Colley pitched another great game, with support from Kieran Murray, Brian Collamore, Brian Haley, Jerry Breen, Time Scott and Murph McKeon in the field. Murray made a nice stab in right while Collamore turned a double-play at second. Collamore was also 3-for-4 with a sacrifice fly and two RBI. Jerry Breen also knocked in two, Jeff Cott and Brian Haley each had an RBI and Jerod Colley helped with two of his own. Jon Russo went 4-for-4 and McKeon 3-for-4 in the victory.
2017 Play-Offs Update - Round 2 Pairings Set
With a 29-9 victory over Healy Oil, Floral Arts has claimed the fourth and final spot in the 2017 Semi-Final Round of the play-offs. Floral wins the series 2 Games to 1, coming back from a first game loss to win two in a row and advance.
Floral Arts will now renew their rivalry with Short Cut Landscaping in Round 2. In the other series, Burton's Grill will be paired with the #1 seeded Mustangs.
Second round games begin on Sunday, August 27th.
Play Off Champions: After a bye in the first round as the #1 seed, the Mustangs defeated Burton's Grill (3 Games to 2) and Floral Arts (3 Games to 2).
The 2017 Play-offs kicked off with a major upset- the #7 seeded Healy Oil Squad took down Floral Arts, 13-12. Floral Arts, who had tied for first but were seeded #2 based on a tie-breaker, came back on Wednesday night to defeat Healy 21-13 and force a third and deciding game on Friday night.
This 2-7 series is the only one that will see a win-or-go-home third game. #3 seed Short Cut Landscaping posted two decisive wins over Drew Farms to advance to the second round. In the other series, #5 Burton's Grill took a different route, taking two close games from Willis Tent to also advance.
Game 3 between Floral and Healy will be on Friday night at 7 PM.
The second round will begin on Sunday at 6:30, where the regular season champ Mustangs are waiting to find out who they will play.
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