Westford Over-30 Slow-Pitch Softball

With the conclusion of the 2006 season, President Paul Berard has announced his retirement. In addition, Bill Faherty has also announced his resignation as the Vice President. All of us in the league would like to thank both Paul and Bill for their dedication and efforts. The league is actively seeking nominations for both positions. Nominations can be made to the League Secretary.

GAME ONE: Tuesday, September 19 6:30 Healy Oil - 9 @ Mustangs - 10 (Mustangs lead series 1 - 0) GAME TWO: Friday, September 22 6:30 Mustangs - 12 @ Healy Oil - 16 (Series tied 1 - 1) GAME THREE: Sunday, September 24 5:30 Healy Oil - 3 @ Mustangs - 10 (Mustangs lead series 2 - 1) GAME FOUR: Tuesday, September 26 6:30 Mustangs - 1 @ Healy Oil - 5 (Series tied 2 - 2) GAME FIVE: Friday, September 29 6:30 Healy Oil - 7 @ Mustangs - 5 HEALY OIL WINS TITLE 3 GAMES TO 2

Healy Oil defeated Z's Sports Shop 6-5 in extra innings to move on to the finals against the Mustangs. The 3 games to 1 series victory puts Healy's into the position of being able to defend their title. The series will begin on Tuesday, September 19, at 6:30 PM. Tuesday, September 19 6:30 Healy Oil @ Mustangs Friday, September 22 6:30 Mustangs @ Healy Oil Sunday, September 24 5:30 Healy Oil @ Mustangs Tuesday, September 26 6:30 Mustangs @ Healy Oil (IF NECESSARY) Friday, September 29 6:30 Healy Oil @ Mustangs (IF NECESSARY)

The Mustangs were the first team to earn a berth in the 2006 Finals. Their 8-3 victory over Drew Farms completed a three game sweep. Meanwhile, in the first game, Healy Oil jumped out to an early lead and held off Z's Sports Shop attempt at repeating their late game heroics of Game 2. Due to the Mustangs sweep, the Z's Sports Shop - Healy Oil game is the only one on Sunday and will be moved into the earlier 5:30 slot per league rule. Sunday, September 17 5:30 Z's Sports Shop @ Healy Oil Tuesday, September 19 6:30 Healy Oil @ Z's Sports Shop (IF NECESSARY) Finals will begin as soon as possible after the conclusion of the semi-final series, but no later than Friday (9/22), weather permitting. Game time for each of these contests is 6:30.

Game 2 of the second round series was ruled by comebacks in both contests. In the first game of the night, a Todd Shepard 2 run HR brought Drew Farms to within one in the seventh, but the Mustangs held on to win 6-5. In the second game of the night, Z's Sports Shop put up 4 runs in the first before Healy Oil could record an out, but then gave up 5 in the bottom of the inning and 11 in the second to fall behind 16-4. An 8 run inning got Z's back into the game and eventually sent the game into extra innings. In the top of the eighth, Larry Zupkosky singled to plate the go ahead run. In the bottom of the inning, Healy Oil's lead off hitter Al Boisvert doubled, but never got any further. The 22-21 final was reminiscent of games from years past when offense ruled the game. Game 3 of each series is scheduled to be played on Friday evening, September 15.