West Allis NATIONALS Baseball

The Nationals met the Jetsetter Pilots for the first time on Saturday afternoon at Simmons Field. Having been off for two weeks, a bit of rust was evident for both teams. Despite the rust, the Nationals had little trouble disposing of the hapless Pilots. (0-14) Tim Ustruck toed the rubber in game one for the Nats, throwing 6 innings and allowing only 1 earned run. Ustruck, though not sharp, effectively mixed his pitches and achieved a career high with 8 strikeouts. Mike Wajerski and Jake Paige led the offense. Wajerski scored 4 runs while Paige scored 2 and knocked in two. Game two saw Joe Kissler and his sparkling ERA take the hill. Joe threw two more scoreless innings before departing with arm soreness. Jim Dettman threw the final five frames for the victory. Tom Donovan led the offense with a single and a double and 3 RBI's. Jim Dettman contributed 3 hits, and Mike Wajerski added 2. Next up for the Nationals are the Land O' Lakes League's Racine Kiwanis. The teams will square off Monday night at Zirkel Field in McCarty Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7PM.

Tuesday's game versus the Jetsetter Pilots was cancelled due to rain. This game will be made up as part of a Doubleheader on Saturday July 12 at Simmons Field. The start of the FIRST GAME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 12 NOON. The second game will begin 15-20 minutes after the completion of game 1.

While the Nationals do not endorse or condone gambling, they do acknowledge that adults will choose to engage in this seedy activity. In fairness to all bookmakers, the following is a roster update: Joe Reisinger: Broken Fibula; out indefinitely; Surgery on June 20 Jim Jungbauer: Elbow ligament tear; Target Return: July 15 New Signing: Erik Dunn, outfield/catcher, June 21 Jason Koconis, infield, June 21

Ballots were cast in abundance and the majority of those who participated agree: Jared Stengel's performance against the White Sox was the most impressive of any. Stengel garnered 58% of the popular vote, easily outdistancing challengers Joe Kissler (27%) Nick Kibler, Tim Spata, and Jake Koutnik. Despite evidence of ballot box stuffing, hanging chads, and electoral college corruption, Kissler ever remains the sportsman. He will not contest the results. In the Nationals' DH sweep of the White Sox, Stengel reached base six times in seven plate appearances. Jared had three hits, two walks, and was hit by a pitch. In addition, Stengel scored two runs-half of the team's total in the entire doubleheader. For good measure, Jared also swiped a bag. Not bad for a guy with a catcher's DNA. Big time performance by the rookie when it mattered most. Thanks to all who participated. You know what they say in Chicago politics-vote early, vote often! Congratulations Jared Stengel Daley.

A great sweep of the White Sox was due to many heroes. The GM is having a hard time determining this week's winner. Who do you think should win the award. Make your opinion count! Participate in the survey!