Milwaukee Baseball League Playoffs
MBL Championship 3pm Sunday, August 26 at Zirkel Field in McCarty Park at 84th Street and Cleveland Avenue in West Allis.
Semi-Final Results
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 2 PJ's Royals 1
The semi-final game between PJ's Royals and O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley-Davidson proved to be a pitching battle between the Royals allstar Doug Paradowski and O'Brien's veteran Jim Vielbaum. O'Brien's scored first and started to rally, when Dan Wilfrath led off the second inning with a line drive homerun left. Mike Drover then followed with a double. After two flyouts Doug Dollhopf singled to right sending Drover around third, but the Royals rightfielder Mike Paradowski fielded the ball cleanly and threw a strike to nail Drover at the plate and end the inning with O'Brien's scoring only one run. The Royals fought back to score their lone run in the fourth on an RBI single by Steve Rappl scoring team Captain Joe Cefalu who reached on a fielders choice. Adam Miller replaced Paradowski (5IP 6H 1K 1BB 1ER) on the mound in the sixth and shut down O'Brien\'s 3-4-5 hitters. Jim Vielbaum (7IP 5H 2K 4BB 1ER) retired the Royals in order in the top of the seventh giving O'Brien's one last chance to win before extra innings. With one one in the bottom of the seventh Jason Peters walked and was replaced by pinch runner Jim Rinelli. Rinelli broke to steal second and made it easily when the pitch went for a passed ball. Doug Dollhopf walked putting the double play in order for the Royals. Rinelli then advanced to third on an errant pickoff attempt at first. Chris Vogt put the ball in play to short that scored Rinelli for the winning run. O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson gets the win in a hard fought game, and they advance to the championship game to play defending champions Kasper's on Tuesday night.
Kasper's 9 Leff's Lucky Town / Spancrete 4
Defending Champions Kasper's (of South Milwaukee) threw everything they had at Leff's which sported the league's best regular season record. Clinging to a 6-4 lead in the sixth, Kasper's put the game away with three runs that Leff's could not overcome. Sticking with their coach's tradition, only the team's achievements were reported. Kasper's looks to defend their title on Tuesday night against 2007 MBL potential team of destiny O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson.
2007-08-20
2007-08-12
Milwaukee Baseball League Playoffs
Championship Weekend Schedule
Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Harden Field in Zablocki Park (37th and Howard): O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson v PJ's Royals
Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Zirkel Field in McCarty Park (84th and Cleveland): Leff's / Spancrete v Kasper's
All league managers and players, as well as, the public are asked and invited to attend a game and support our players.
Open Division Championship
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 12 Johnny V's 2
O'Brien's asserted it's position as regular season division leader by jumping on Johnny V's early, scoring eight times in the first two innings to take control of the match. Leadoff hitter Chris Vogt did what good leadoff hitters do and got on base three times on the day, while clean up man Tim Heling got two knocks and scored three times driving in one. The bottom of the O'Brien's order supplied some of the biggest production with Jason "JP" Peters having two hits and erstwhile gloveman SS Doug Dollhoph getting three hits. Dan Wilfrath went six solid innings allowing five hits and two runs, before giving way to staffmate Jim Veilbaum to closeout. O'Brien's captured a third consecutive Division Championship with the win. Manager "Fireman" Jim Rinelli leads his team to a semi-final match-up on Saturday, August 18 at 2:30pm at Harden Field (Zablocki Park) against the ignited Royals.
Minor Division Championship
Kasper's 7 South Milwaukee 6
In a battle of titans, defending league Champions Kasper's overcame the disadvantages of playing back to back days and being the away team to beat top seeded South Milwaukee Arcade. South Milwaukee struck first scoring three runs in the second on consecutive hits by League MVP candidate Justin Biever, Adam Beiver, Steve Sosalla and Vince Farina. Kasper's kept it close in the third scoring two hits by Tony Landgraf, Rich Galeski and Matt Mundt. Kasper's tied it in the fourth and again in the sixth after South Milwaukee scored in the fifth. South Milwaukee staked a final inning advantage scoring twice in the bottom of the sixth, on consecutive two out hits by Jason Bielejeske, Matt Thomas and Mike Lassard. In the top of the seventh, mid-game substitution Greg Zielonis led off with his second hit and was followed by Matt Mundt who was hit by pitch. Sam Schaar then singled to drive in a run and bring Kasper's within one run. Kasper's capitalized on opportunities and Andy Pergaade's single gave Kasper's a one run lead when he drove in Keith Comp. Tony Landgraf finished what he started and closed out the game for the complete game victory setting down the side in order in the bottom of the seventh. Kasper's goes to the Championship weekend to defend their title on Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Zirkel Field against American Division Champion Leff's / Spancrete.
American Division Championship
Leff's / Spancrete 6 Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 5 (nine innings)
In their second extra inning game in as many days, Club Paragon ran out of gas and succumbed to a strong Leff's team. It took nine hard fought clean innings for Leff's / Spancrete to defeat Club Paragon 6-5. Andy Bartosch scored the winning run on an infield single by Terry Dittrich with two out in the bottom on the ninth. Leff's Jim Plaisted got the win, going six strong innings of relief after a solid start by Ryan Schneider. Leff's moves onto play defending league Champions Kasper's on Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Zirkel Field for a spot in the league championship game.
National Division Championship
PJ's Royals 10 Franklin Barber Plumbing 4
The Royals overcame playing back to back days and away team disadvantage to defeat a deep Franklin team. The Royals offense struck early scoring five runs in the second on five consecutive hits by Scott Rappl, Steve Rappl, Kyle Birchbauer, Steve Zevnik and Mike Paradowski. Adam Miller was solid throughout on the mound for the Royals as he stymied Franklin rallies in the 4th and 5th allwoing only four runs total. Royal's SS Jeremy Kroll and DH Steve Rappl each had two hits, and cornermen Scott Rappl (1b) and Kyle Birchbauer (3b) had three knocks each to lead the balanced offense. The Royals move on to play the top seed remaining O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson in match-up of former division rivals on Saturday, August 18 at 2:30pm at Harden Field.
Open Division Semi-Finals
Johnny V's 9 Long Wongs 0
This game was much closer than the final score indicates. After five innings, Johnny V's held a 1-0 lead in a pitching duel between two of the league's best pitchers in V's Mike Gramarossa and Wong's Joe Brand. Gramarossa dealing mostly placed fastballs held Long Wongs potent offense to one hit through five, while Joe Brand had a no-hitter going through five despite the 1-0 deficit against Johnny V's equally potent offense. Johnny V's got some breathing room in the sixth, keyed by Rob Weist's two run scoring single on a liner to right just over the Wong's second baseman. In the bottom of the sixth Long Wong's attempted to rally. Kirk Spano led the inning off with a single. Tom Mortonson then blasted a drive to the deep left centerfield gap, only to have Eric Lubarsky make a great running catch taking away extra bases. Brand then followed with a blast to center that Wiest tracked down on the run again taking away extra bases. In the 7th, past balls, errors and walks, set up Tony Lubarsky to seal the deal for Johnny V's. On a 1-0 pitch, Lubarsky launched a no doubt grand slam home run to the left field power alley. Gramarossa went the distance throwing the 2 hit shutout. Long Wong's season ended at 11-7. Johnny V's advances to play regular season Champion O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson.
Minor Division Semi-Finals
Kasper's 12 Colonel Hart's 5
Defending Champion Kasper's controlled the game throughout, although expansion team Colonel Hart's hung around for the first several innings. Kasper's advances to play powerhouse South Milwaukee Arcade in a dramatic match-up of South Milwaukee teams.
American Division Semi-Finals
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 5 Varsity Club 4 (8 innings)
A valiant pitching effort by Mike Jelecic lead the way for the Phillies playoff win. Not only did he pitch eight complete innings, he slapped a long shot into center, which moved Andy Budd from second to third, and allowed Steve Laabs to drive in the winning run. Club Paragon moves on to face top seeded Leff's / Spancrete.
National Division Semi-Finals
PJ's Royals 10 over Supreme Builders 5
The Royals move on to face regular season division winner Franklin Barber Plumbing.
Final 2007 Manager's Meeting: Sunday, September 23 at 6:30pm at Long Wongs for 90 minutes. We have to discuss league alignment/expansion, budget and select the league team, Pitcher of the Year and MVP.
Potential manager's of new teams for 2008, please plan to attend a December 9th meeting. We are preferrably seeking teams with some geographic identity, for example, a northshore team, southwest side team, southeast side team, an east side team or a Wauwatosa area based team. We'd prefer teams that have links to High School booster clubs or alumni, and access to a diamond to use 2-4 times per year.
Championship Weekend Schedule
Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Harden Field in Zablocki Park (37th and Howard): O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson v PJ's Royals
Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Zirkel Field in McCarty Park (84th and Cleveland): Leff's / Spancrete v Kasper's
All league managers and players, as well as, the public are asked and invited to attend a game and support our players.
Open Division Championship
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 12 Johnny V's 2
O'Brien's asserted it's position as regular season division leader by jumping on Johnny V's early, scoring eight times in the first two innings to take control of the match. Leadoff hitter Chris Vogt did what good leadoff hitters do and got on base three times on the day, while clean up man Tim Heling got two knocks and scored three times driving in one. The bottom of the O'Brien's order supplied some of the biggest production with Jason "JP" Peters having two hits and erstwhile gloveman SS Doug Dollhoph getting three hits. Dan Wilfrath went six solid innings allowing five hits and two runs, before giving way to staffmate Jim Veilbaum to closeout. O'Brien's captured a third consecutive Division Championship with the win. Manager "Fireman" Jim Rinelli leads his team to a semi-final match-up on Saturday, August 18 at 2:30pm at Harden Field (Zablocki Park) against the ignited Royals.
Minor Division Championship
Kasper's 7 South Milwaukee 6
In a battle of titans, defending league Champions Kasper's overcame the disadvantages of playing back to back days and being the away team to beat top seeded South Milwaukee Arcade. South Milwaukee struck first scoring three runs in the second on consecutive hits by League MVP candidate Justin Biever, Adam Beiver, Steve Sosalla and Vince Farina. Kasper's kept it close in the third scoring two hits by Tony Landgraf, Rich Galeski and Matt Mundt. Kasper's tied it in the fourth and again in the sixth after South Milwaukee scored in the fifth. South Milwaukee staked a final inning advantage scoring twice in the bottom of the sixth, on consecutive two out hits by Jason Bielejeske, Matt Thomas and Mike Lassard. In the top of the seventh, mid-game substitution Greg Zielonis led off with his second hit and was followed by Matt Mundt who was hit by pitch. Sam Schaar then singled to drive in a run and bring Kasper's within one run. Kasper's capitalized on opportunities and Andy Pergaade's single gave Kasper's a one run lead when he drove in Keith Comp. Tony Landgraf finished what he started and closed out the game for the complete game victory setting down the side in order in the bottom of the seventh. Kasper's goes to the Championship weekend to defend their title on Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Zirkel Field against American Division Champion Leff's / Spancrete.
American Division Championship
Leff's / Spancrete 6 Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 5 (nine innings)
In their second extra inning game in as many days, Club Paragon ran out of gas and succumbed to a strong Leff's team. It took nine hard fought clean innings for Leff's / Spancrete to defeat Club Paragon 6-5. Andy Bartosch scored the winning run on an infield single by Terry Dittrich with two out in the bottom on the ninth. Leff's Jim Plaisted got the win, going six strong innings of relief after a solid start by Ryan Schneider. Leff's moves onto play defending league Champions Kasper's on Saturday, August 18th at 2:30pm at Zirkel Field for a spot in the league championship game.
National Division Championship
PJ's Royals 10 Franklin Barber Plumbing 4
The Royals overcame playing back to back days and away team disadvantage to defeat a deep Franklin team. The Royals offense struck early scoring five runs in the second on five consecutive hits by Scott Rappl, Steve Rappl, Kyle Birchbauer, Steve Zevnik and Mike Paradowski. Adam Miller was solid throughout on the mound for the Royals as he stymied Franklin rallies in the 4th and 5th allwoing only four runs total. Royal's SS Jeremy Kroll and DH Steve Rappl each had two hits, and cornermen Scott Rappl (1b) and Kyle Birchbauer (3b) had three knocks each to lead the balanced offense. The Royals move on to play the top seed remaining O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson in match-up of former division rivals on Saturday, August 18 at 2:30pm at Harden Field.
Open Division Semi-Finals
Johnny V's 9 Long Wongs 0
This game was much closer than the final score indicates. After five innings, Johnny V's held a 1-0 lead in a pitching duel between two of the league's best pitchers in V's Mike Gramarossa and Wong's Joe Brand. Gramarossa dealing mostly placed fastballs held Long Wongs potent offense to one hit through five, while Joe Brand had a no-hitter going through five despite the 1-0 deficit against Johnny V's equally potent offense. Johnny V's got some breathing room in the sixth, keyed by Rob Weist's two run scoring single on a liner to right just over the Wong's second baseman. In the bottom of the sixth Long Wong's attempted to rally. Kirk Spano led the inning off with a single. Tom Mortonson then blasted a drive to the deep left centerfield gap, only to have Eric Lubarsky make a great running catch taking away extra bases. Brand then followed with a blast to center that Wiest tracked down on the run again taking away extra bases. In the 7th, past balls, errors and walks, set up Tony Lubarsky to seal the deal for Johnny V's. On a 1-0 pitch, Lubarsky launched a no doubt grand slam home run to the left field power alley. Gramarossa went the distance throwing the 2 hit shutout. Long Wong's season ended at 11-7. Johnny V's advances to play regular season Champion O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson.
Minor Division Semi-Finals
Kasper's 12 Colonel Hart's 5
Defending Champion Kasper's controlled the game throughout, although expansion team Colonel Hart's hung around for the first several innings. Kasper's advances to play powerhouse South Milwaukee Arcade in a dramatic match-up of South Milwaukee teams.
American Division Semi-Finals
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 5 Varsity Club 4 (8 innings)
A valiant pitching effort by Mike Jelecic lead the way for the Phillies playoff win. Not only did he pitch eight complete innings, he slapped a long shot into center, which moved Andy Budd from second to third, and allowed Steve Laabs to drive in the winning run. Club Paragon moves on to face top seeded Leff's / Spancrete.
National Division Semi-Finals
PJ's Royals 10 over Supreme Builders 5
The Royals move on to face regular season division winner Franklin Barber Plumbing.
Final 2007 Manager's Meeting: Sunday, September 23 at 6:30pm at Long Wongs for 90 minutes. We have to discuss league alignment/expansion, budget and select the league team, Pitcher of the Year and MVP.
Potential manager's of new teams for 2008, please plan to attend a December 9th meeting. We are preferrably seeking teams with some geographic identity, for example, a northshore team, southwest side team, southeast side team, an east side team or a Wauwatosa area based team. We'd prefer teams that have links to High School booster clubs or alumni, and access to a diamond to use 2-4 times per year.
2007-07-28
Make up game: Blue Jays v Colonel Hart's at Simmons 7pm Wednesday August 8.
Division Semi-finals:
Harden Field Saturday Aug. 11 @ 2:30: Supreme Builders hosting PJ's Royals
Harden Field Saturday Aug. 11 @ 5:30: Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods hosting Varsity Club
Zirkel Field Saturday Aug. 11 @ 2:30: Kaspers hosting TBD*
Zirkel Field Saturday Aug 11 @ 5:30: Long Wongs hosting Johnny V's
Division Championships:
Harden Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 2:30: Franklin Barber Plumbing hosting winner of Supreme Builders v PJ's Royals
Harden Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 5:30: Leff's / Spancrete hosting winner of Club Paragon v Varsity Club
Zirkel Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 2:30: South Milwaukee Arcade hosting winner of Kasper's v TBD
Zirkel Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 5:30: O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson hosting winner of Long Wongs v Johnny V's
League Semi-finals:
Harden Field Saturday Aug 18 @ 2:30: Seed 1 hosting Seed 4
Zirkel Field Sunday Aug 18 @ 2:30: Seed 2 hosting seed 3
League Championship:
Harden Field Sunday Aug 19 @ 2:30: Semi-final winners, higher seed home team.
Weekend of July 27-29
Long Wongs 9 Planet Markey's Indians 1
Friday under the lights against the playoff hopeful Indians, Long Wongs put it all together to come away with the 9-1 win. Greg Ketz in only his third appearance since rejoining the team after injury pitched five solid innings allowing only one run. He was supported with stellar defense by Chris Adamski who assisted on two difficult plays at shortstop ending the third and fifth innings, catcher Bruce Smeby who threw out another would be basestealer at second, Ryan Estes who made a charging play and throw at third to end the fourth and Tom Mortonson who gunned down a runner at the plate trying to score from second on a hit to center. Long Wongs offense started fast scoring three runs in the first, keyed by Mortonson's double. Indians starter Dan Troyer kept his mates in the game however shutting out Long Wongs from the second to fifth, keeping the game close at 3 to 1. In the sixth inning, Long Wongs pinch hitter Paul Sinklair and Adamski reached base with two outs. Kirk Spano followed with a hit to right center to drive in a run which was followed by Tom Mortonson's run scoring single. Joe Brand walked loading the bases for Adam Graves. Graves promptly lit the fuse on a 1-1 pitch and hit a towering bomb through a gusting wind into the trees beyond the left center field power ally for the grandslam, effectively securing Long Wongs' 10th victory of the season.
Varsity Club 8 O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 3
Varsity Club secured a playoff spot by defeating Open Division Champs O'Brien's. Varsity Club will be hosted by Club Paragon at Harden Field, Saturday August 11th at 5:30pm in round one of the division playoffs.
Club Paragon 9 Varsity Club 6
Club Paragon completed their three game season sweep of Open Division powerhouses by winning another Friday match-up.
Long Wongs 10 Colonel Hart's 2
Long Wongs finished the regular season on a strong note beating a short handed Colonel Hart's team 10-2. Joe Brand controlled the game from the mound for Wongs, allowing no earned runs in the complete game victory. The offense was led by Aaron Krueger's 3 of 4 day with two runs and an RBI, Brand's 2 of 3 with a double and Brian Jaeger's 2 of 3 day with a walk, double, run scored and two RBI. Long Wongs finished the season 11-6 and hosts Johnny V's in a playoff match Saturday August 11 at Zirkel Field.
Franklin Barber Plumbing 10 Varsity Club 2
Franklin's win secured the National Division title.
Supreme Builders 5 Club Paragon / Milw Sporting Goods 4
Solid Pitching and timely hitting helped the Builders come from behind to defeat Club Paragon in 8 innings. Paragon scored two in the first and one in the second to take an early 3-0 lead. However, in the bottom of the third Supreme added two runs to narrow the margin 3-2. Paragon's Kurt Kappeler added an insurance run with a sac fly in the top of the seventh to extend the lead to two runs. The Builders then rallied in the bottom of the inning to score 2 runs and send the game into exta frames. With bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the eighth, Sean Carolan won the game by hitting a sharp single to left field. Starter Ryan Olson threw four solid innings for the Builders giving up zero earned runs. Brian Rennicke followed Olson to earn the win scatering 3 hits over four innings, allowing one run. Builders bats were led by Colin Moser (2-2) and Sean Carolan (2-3). Club Paragon's offense was led by Mike Jeacic and Sean Finnegan both going 2-4.
South Milwaukee Arcade 7 Johnny V's 3
O'Brien's / Milw Harley Davidson 3 Kaspers 2
Milwaukee Police Department 8 Treat's Blue Jays 7
PJ's Royals 13 Planet Markey's Indians 10
Leff's / Spancrete 10 Tracks 8
Division Semi-finals:
Harden Field Saturday Aug. 11 @ 2:30: Supreme Builders hosting PJ's Royals
Harden Field Saturday Aug. 11 @ 5:30: Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods hosting Varsity Club
Zirkel Field Saturday Aug. 11 @ 2:30: Kaspers hosting TBD*
Zirkel Field Saturday Aug 11 @ 5:30: Long Wongs hosting Johnny V's
Division Championships:
Harden Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 2:30: Franklin Barber Plumbing hosting winner of Supreme Builders v PJ's Royals
Harden Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 5:30: Leff's / Spancrete hosting winner of Club Paragon v Varsity Club
Zirkel Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 2:30: South Milwaukee Arcade hosting winner of Kasper's v TBD
Zirkel Field Sunday Aug 12 @ 5:30: O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson hosting winner of Long Wongs v Johnny V's
League Semi-finals:
Harden Field Saturday Aug 18 @ 2:30: Seed 1 hosting Seed 4
Zirkel Field Sunday Aug 18 @ 2:30: Seed 2 hosting seed 3
League Championship:
Harden Field Sunday Aug 19 @ 2:30: Semi-final winners, higher seed home team.
Weekend of July 27-29
Long Wongs 9 Planet Markey's Indians 1
Friday under the lights against the playoff hopeful Indians, Long Wongs put it all together to come away with the 9-1 win. Greg Ketz in only his third appearance since rejoining the team after injury pitched five solid innings allowing only one run. He was supported with stellar defense by Chris Adamski who assisted on two difficult plays at shortstop ending the third and fifth innings, catcher Bruce Smeby who threw out another would be basestealer at second, Ryan Estes who made a charging play and throw at third to end the fourth and Tom Mortonson who gunned down a runner at the plate trying to score from second on a hit to center. Long Wongs offense started fast scoring three runs in the first, keyed by Mortonson's double. Indians starter Dan Troyer kept his mates in the game however shutting out Long Wongs from the second to fifth, keeping the game close at 3 to 1. In the sixth inning, Long Wongs pinch hitter Paul Sinklair and Adamski reached base with two outs. Kirk Spano followed with a hit to right center to drive in a run which was followed by Tom Mortonson's run scoring single. Joe Brand walked loading the bases for Adam Graves. Graves promptly lit the fuse on a 1-1 pitch and hit a towering bomb through a gusting wind into the trees beyond the left center field power ally for the grandslam, effectively securing Long Wongs' 10th victory of the season.
Varsity Club 8 O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 3
Varsity Club secured a playoff spot by defeating Open Division Champs O'Brien's. Varsity Club will be hosted by Club Paragon at Harden Field, Saturday August 11th at 5:30pm in round one of the division playoffs.
Club Paragon 9 Varsity Club 6
Club Paragon completed their three game season sweep of Open Division powerhouses by winning another Friday match-up.
Long Wongs 10 Colonel Hart's 2
Long Wongs finished the regular season on a strong note beating a short handed Colonel Hart's team 10-2. Joe Brand controlled the game from the mound for Wongs, allowing no earned runs in the complete game victory. The offense was led by Aaron Krueger's 3 of 4 day with two runs and an RBI, Brand's 2 of 3 with a double and Brian Jaeger's 2 of 3 day with a walk, double, run scored and two RBI. Long Wongs finished the season 11-6 and hosts Johnny V's in a playoff match Saturday August 11 at Zirkel Field.
Franklin Barber Plumbing 10 Varsity Club 2
Franklin's win secured the National Division title.
Supreme Builders 5 Club Paragon / Milw Sporting Goods 4
Solid Pitching and timely hitting helped the Builders come from behind to defeat Club Paragon in 8 innings. Paragon scored two in the first and one in the second to take an early 3-0 lead. However, in the bottom of the third Supreme added two runs to narrow the margin 3-2. Paragon's Kurt Kappeler added an insurance run with a sac fly in the top of the seventh to extend the lead to two runs. The Builders then rallied in the bottom of the inning to score 2 runs and send the game into exta frames. With bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the eighth, Sean Carolan won the game by hitting a sharp single to left field. Starter Ryan Olson threw four solid innings for the Builders giving up zero earned runs. Brian Rennicke followed Olson to earn the win scatering 3 hits over four innings, allowing one run. Builders bats were led by Colin Moser (2-2) and Sean Carolan (2-3). Club Paragon's offense was led by Mike Jeacic and Sean Finnegan both going 2-4.
South Milwaukee Arcade 7 Johnny V's 3
O'Brien's / Milw Harley Davidson 3 Kaspers 2
Milwaukee Police Department 8 Treat's Blue Jays 7
PJ's Royals 13 Planet Markey's Indians 10
Leff's / Spancrete 10 Tracks 8
2007-07-24
July 21 & 22
Vacations took their toll on pitching staffs, and, hot and dry weather lended itself to hard fields leading to huge offensive days in the Milwaukee Baseball League.
Long Wongs 14 Johnny Vs 13
In the first game of a high scoring doubleheader, Long Wongs broker their losing streak with a win over perennial power Johnny Vs. The middle of Long Wongs order of Tom Mortonson (5-5), Joe Brand (3-5), Adam Graves (3-5, GWBI) and Ryan Estes (3-5, HR) led the Long Wongs attack. Dan Marx got on base three times by walk and once hit by pitch, and Paul Lennart went 3 of 4 with a walk to spark Johnny Vs offense.
Johnny Vs 13 Long Wongs 10
Johnny V's overcame a 10-1 deficit to win 13-10 in game 2 of the doubleheader. Steve Murphy pitched 4 solid innings in relief to gain the win. Dan Marx and Tony Lubarsky each had 3 hits while Mike Gramarossa drove in 3 runs. Chris Adamski had 4 hits for Long Wong's
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 18 PJ's Royals 12
The game stayed close until the sixth, when a huge inning by the Phillies gave them a lead that they didn't lose. Highlights included a two-hit game by Mike Grabek and Kail Decker, a three hit game by Tom Gaszak, and a two run homer by Steve Laabs. This was overshadowed by the overall performance by Mike Jalecic. He threw 5 1/3 innings of great relief, while helping his cause with two triples, a single, a stolen base and three runs scored.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 10 MPD 0
Dan Wilfrath allowed only two hits and struck out four to get the win.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 13 MPD 3
Jim Vielbaum pitched seven strong innings striking out six in Game 2. O'Brien's/Milw Harley pounded out sixteen hits led by Chris Vogt (3-3 2R 1 RBI), Chris Sanders (3-4 3R 1 RBI), and Tim Heling (3-4 2B 3B 1R 3 RBI).
Planet Markey's Indians 29 Tracks 16
Both teams apparently decided to pitch underhand.
Franklin Barber Plumbing 5 Leff's / Spancrete 4
Varsity Club 8 Supreme Builders 2
Kaspers 12 over Colonel Hart's 2
Kaspers 13 over Colonel Hart's 5
South Milwaukee Arcade over Blue Jays
South Milwaukee Arcade over Blue Jays
Allstar games are moved to Sunday October 7th. Noon for over 30 game. All over 30 MBL players invited. 3pm for MBL Allstars. Playoff teams select 3 players including at least one pitcher or catcher, non-playoff teams 2 players.
Long Wongs 14 Johnny Vs 13
In the first game of a high scoring doubleheader, Long Wongs broker their losing streak with a win over perennial power Johnny Vs. The middle of Long Wongs order of Tom Mortonson (5-5), Joe Brand (3-5), Adam Graves (3-5, GWBI) and Ryan Estes (3-5, HR) led the Long Wongs attack. Dan Marx got on base three times by walk and once hit by pitch, and Paul Lennart went 3 of 4 with a walk to spark Johnny Vs offense.
Johnny Vs 13 Long Wongs 10
Johnny V's overcame a 10-1 deficit to win 13-10 in game 2 of the doubleheader. Steve Murphy pitched 4 solid innings in relief to gain the win. Dan Marx and Tony Lubarsky each had 3 hits while Mike Gramarossa drove in 3 runs. Chris Adamski had 4 hits for Long Wong's
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 18 PJ's Royals 12
The game stayed close until the sixth, when a huge inning by the Phillies gave them a lead that they didn't lose. Highlights included a two-hit game by Mike Grabek and Kail Decker, a three hit game by Tom Gaszak, and a two run homer by Steve Laabs. This was overshadowed by the overall performance by Mike Jalecic. He threw 5 1/3 innings of great relief, while helping his cause with two triples, a single, a stolen base and three runs scored.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 10 MPD 0
Dan Wilfrath allowed only two hits and struck out four to get the win.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 13 MPD 3
Jim Vielbaum pitched seven strong innings striking out six in Game 2. O'Brien's/Milw Harley pounded out sixteen hits led by Chris Vogt (3-3 2R 1 RBI), Chris Sanders (3-4 3R 1 RBI), and Tim Heling (3-4 2B 3B 1R 3 RBI).
Planet Markey's Indians 29 Tracks 16
Both teams apparently decided to pitch underhand.
Franklin Barber Plumbing 5 Leff's / Spancrete 4
Varsity Club 8 Supreme Builders 2
Kaspers 12 over Colonel Hart's 2
Kaspers 13 over Colonel Hart's 5
South Milwaukee Arcade over Blue Jays
South Milwaukee Arcade over Blue Jays
Allstar games are moved to Sunday October 7th. Noon for over 30 game. All over 30 MBL players invited. 3pm for MBL Allstars. Playoff teams select 3 players including at least one pitcher or catcher, non-playoff teams 2 players.
2007-07-20
Major League Milwaukee: Braves, Brewers, Baseball
The Milwaukee County Historical Society will open a new exhibition entitled Major League Milwaukee: Braves, Brewers, Baseball that examines the community's relationship with Major League Baseball over the past fifty-five years on Sunday, July 22 from 1 to 5 p.m, and running through December 2nd.
The exhibition pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the World Series win by the Milwaukee Braves in 1957 and the 25th anniversary of the Brewers win of the 1982 American League Championship.
Bob Buege, a member of the Society of American Baseball Research and the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association, will present an illustrated lecture on the early history of major league baseball in Milwaukee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 22 of the exhibition opening.
Highlighted in the exhibit will be baseball bats used by Paul Molitor, Robin Yount, and Gorman Thomas, a signed uniform from Ben Oglivie, a signed batting helmet from Cecil Cooper, and signed balls and baseball cards from many of the other players.
The exhibit also will feature both fan and player experiences. Over 100 objects and a like number of photographs help tell the story of baseball excitement, pride, fame, struggle, and even bitter disappointment. From the story come legends such as Henry Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Lou Burdette of the Braves and Paul Molitor, Gorman Thomas, Robin Yount, and Jim Gantner of the Brewers.
Fan souvenirs and business advertisements represent the focus of the exhibit with booster pins and buttons, a player ring made by Max Margolis of the Columbia Family Clothing Stores, Spic and Span and Johnston Cookies baseball cards, an Old Milwaukee bar score board, score cards, pennants, bobble heads, fan art, children’s toys, posters, a fan banner and decorated hats, a turn stile from Milwaukee County Stadium, and a model of Miller Park.
The exhibit will also feature original radio broadcasts of the 1957 series and television footage of both the Braves in 1957 and Brewers in 1982. Hands-on activities include an interactive that shows the differences between player gloves and a dress up area where children can put on fan gear.
The Milwaukee County Historical Society is open Mondays to Fridays 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sundays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission charges apply--$3.00 for adults; $2.00 for children over 6 years (free for children under 5 years); $2.00 for seniors (over 62 years); $10.00 family rate (2 adults and 3 or more children). The museum is free on Mondays to Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Historical Society members are admitted free at all times.
The Milwaukee County Historical Center is located at 910 North Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI. For additional information call 414-273-8288 or visit us on line at http://www.milwaukeecountyhistory.org/.
Vintage Baseball Tournament at historic Trimborn Farm
Saturday and Sunday, August 4 & 5, from 9:00 to 4:00
Grab the peanuts and Crackerjack and step back in time with the Milwaukee Cream City Base Ball Club as they host their third annual two-day regional tournament. Vintage baseball is growing all over the United States and if you've never seen players in wool uniforms play a gentlemanly game according to 1860s rules, without mitts, and submitting to a barrister (umpire) in top hat and coat tails, you're in for a treat!
On Saturday, Aug. 4, plan to attend the First Ladies' Gowns Fashion Show in the Threshing Barn, with runway models featuring ensembles worn by our nation's First Ladies from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. And, the Dixie Doodlers will provide music on the grounds.
On Sunday, Aug. 5, enjoy the Village of Greendale Band as they play music of the period. Admission is free. Call 414-529-7744 for more information. Trimborn Farm is located at 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale, just one mile west from Southridge Mall.
The Milwaukee County Historical Society will open a new exhibition entitled Major League Milwaukee: Braves, Brewers, Baseball that examines the community's relationship with Major League Baseball over the past fifty-five years on Sunday, July 22 from 1 to 5 p.m, and running through December 2nd.
The exhibition pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the World Series win by the Milwaukee Braves in 1957 and the 25th anniversary of the Brewers win of the 1982 American League Championship.
Bob Buege, a member of the Society of American Baseball Research and the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association, will present an illustrated lecture on the early history of major league baseball in Milwaukee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 22 of the exhibition opening.
Highlighted in the exhibit will be baseball bats used by Paul Molitor, Robin Yount, and Gorman Thomas, a signed uniform from Ben Oglivie, a signed batting helmet from Cecil Cooper, and signed balls and baseball cards from many of the other players.
The exhibit also will feature both fan and player experiences. Over 100 objects and a like number of photographs help tell the story of baseball excitement, pride, fame, struggle, and even bitter disappointment. From the story come legends such as Henry Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Lou Burdette of the Braves and Paul Molitor, Gorman Thomas, Robin Yount, and Jim Gantner of the Brewers.
Fan souvenirs and business advertisements represent the focus of the exhibit with booster pins and buttons, a player ring made by Max Margolis of the Columbia Family Clothing Stores, Spic and Span and Johnston Cookies baseball cards, an Old Milwaukee bar score board, score cards, pennants, bobble heads, fan art, children’s toys, posters, a fan banner and decorated hats, a turn stile from Milwaukee County Stadium, and a model of Miller Park.
The exhibit will also feature original radio broadcasts of the 1957 series and television footage of both the Braves in 1957 and Brewers in 1982. Hands-on activities include an interactive that shows the differences between player gloves and a dress up area where children can put on fan gear.
The Milwaukee County Historical Society is open Mondays to Fridays 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sundays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission charges apply--$3.00 for adults; $2.00 for children over 6 years (free for children under 5 years); $2.00 for seniors (over 62 years); $10.00 family rate (2 adults and 3 or more children). The museum is free on Mondays to Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Historical Society members are admitted free at all times.
The Milwaukee County Historical Center is located at 910 North Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI. For additional information call 414-273-8288 or visit us on line at http://www.milwaukeecountyhistory.org/.
Vintage Baseball Tournament at historic Trimborn Farm
Saturday and Sunday, August 4 & 5, from 9:00 to 4:00
Grab the peanuts and Crackerjack and step back in time with the Milwaukee Cream City Base Ball Club as they host their third annual two-day regional tournament. Vintage baseball is growing all over the United States and if you've never seen players in wool uniforms play a gentlemanly game according to 1860s rules, without mitts, and submitting to a barrister (umpire) in top hat and coat tails, you're in for a treat!
On Saturday, Aug. 4, plan to attend the First Ladies' Gowns Fashion Show in the Threshing Barn, with runway models featuring ensembles worn by our nation's First Ladies from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. And, the Dixie Doodlers will provide music on the grounds.
On Sunday, Aug. 5, enjoy the Village of Greendale Band as they play music of the period. Admission is free. Call 414-529-7744 for more information. Trimborn Farm is located at 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale, just one mile west from Southridge Mall.
2007-07-15
Some rule notes as the playoff races heat up:
Players ejected from a game will receive a minimum one game suspension. Arguing balls and strikes, general arguing, excessive trash talking and profanity are potential causes for ejection. Not leaving the field promptly upon ejection will carry a heavier suspension.
Runners are not to create a collision with the catcher for the purpose of jarring the ball loose (or any other reason) on a play at the plate. In the event of a tag play at the plate, if the ball and runner arrive at about the same time and there is a collision, there is no rules infraction. If the ball arrives before the runner and the runner has time to slide, he should slide, avoid a full impact collision or give himself up at the plate. Umpires will use their best discretion interpretting this type of play and as a judgement call should not be argued, similar to balls and strikes. Correspondingly, since we are protecting catchers (as well as runners) from injury with this rule, a catcher who blocks the plate without the ball is interfering with the runner and is subject to the appropriate ruling of interference, and possible ejection, if the catcher is deemed to have made deliberate or negligent contact with a runner.
Game Results July 14 & 15
Johnny V's 6 Franklin Barber Plumbing 0
Johnny V's Mike Gramarossa and Dan Goral combined to out dual Franklin Barber Mike Slama and Chris Behling in a battle of 4 hitters. Johnny V's won 6-0 behind some timely hitting. Mike Radke drove in 2 runs and Tony Luabarsky scored twice.
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 10 Long Wongs 4
The Builders got back on track with a solid all around game. Supeme's Jonny Baierl hit a two out bases loaded double in the third inning to capture the lead 3-1. However, it was the fifth inning when the Builders added 7 runs to put the game out of reach. Starter Brian Rennicke pitched 6 solid innings allowing 2 runs by scatering 4 hits. Ryan Olson finished the game allowing 2 unearned runs. The Builder's offense was led by Baierl, Tom Rapp, Sean Carolan, and Josh Yachinich all having multi-hit games. Long Wongs sticks were led by Joe Brand (2 2B, 3 RBI) and Ryan Estes (Solo HR) both going 2 for 3.
O'Brien's / Milw Harley Davidson 11 Tracks 8
Dan Wilfrath threw six innings striking out eight while scattering four hits. Chris Vogt had two hits with three RBI's and two runs to lead O'Brien's balanced offensive attack. Tracks rallied for four runs in the seventh but came up short.
Varsity Club 4 Club Paragon 2
Varsity Club took game one of a doubleheader.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 4 Varsity Club 3
Travis Rose threw a seven strike out game for Varsity Club but did get enough run support to take down the Phillies in game two. In his first start of the year, Troy Schmitt was able to muster up three strike outs and only allow three runs. On a multi-hit day, Jimmy Kuriatnyk was instrumental in the win, scoring one himself, and blasting a triple that scored Andy Budd. In the final inning, with the bases loaded, Steve Laabs hit a shot into deep center that provided the winning run.
Colonel Hart's 14 Treats Blue Jays 7
Colonel Harts finally got the proverbial monkey off of their backs with the teams FIRST WIN of the Year. Austin James threw 4IP giving up 9 hits and striking out 9. Colonel Hart's scored 6 runs in bottom of the 5th to secure the victory. George James came in the 5th and threw 1 perfect inning striking out one to earn the save. The hitting stars were Austin James going 1-1 (3 BB) scoring 4 runs, Mike Roman 2-4 1 run and Mike Dickmann 2-2, 2 BB and 2 R. The game was shortened due to time.
Colonel Hart's v Treat's Blue Jays PPD
Managers contact me ASAP.
Milwaukee PD 14 PJ's Royals 9
South Milwaukee Arcade 6 Kaspers 5
South Milwaukee Arcade 10 Kaspers 0
Planet Markey's Indians over Leff's / Spancrete
Leff's / Spancrete over Planet Markey's Indians
Players ejected from a game will receive a minimum one game suspension. Arguing balls and strikes, general arguing, excessive trash talking and profanity are potential causes for ejection. Not leaving the field promptly upon ejection will carry a heavier suspension.
Runners are not to create a collision with the catcher for the purpose of jarring the ball loose (or any other reason) on a play at the plate. In the event of a tag play at the plate, if the ball and runner arrive at about the same time and there is a collision, there is no rules infraction. If the ball arrives before the runner and the runner has time to slide, he should slide, avoid a full impact collision or give himself up at the plate. Umpires will use their best discretion interpretting this type of play and as a judgement call should not be argued, similar to balls and strikes. Correspondingly, since we are protecting catchers (as well as runners) from injury with this rule, a catcher who blocks the plate without the ball is interfering with the runner and is subject to the appropriate ruling of interference, and possible ejection, if the catcher is deemed to have made deliberate or negligent contact with a runner.
Game Results July 14 & 15
Johnny V's 6 Franklin Barber Plumbing 0
Johnny V's Mike Gramarossa and Dan Goral combined to out dual Franklin Barber Mike Slama and Chris Behling in a battle of 4 hitters. Johnny V's won 6-0 behind some timely hitting. Mike Radke drove in 2 runs and Tony Luabarsky scored twice.
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 10 Long Wongs 4
The Builders got back on track with a solid all around game. Supeme's Jonny Baierl hit a two out bases loaded double in the third inning to capture the lead 3-1. However, it was the fifth inning when the Builders added 7 runs to put the game out of reach. Starter Brian Rennicke pitched 6 solid innings allowing 2 runs by scatering 4 hits. Ryan Olson finished the game allowing 2 unearned runs. The Builder's offense was led by Baierl, Tom Rapp, Sean Carolan, and Josh Yachinich all having multi-hit games. Long Wongs sticks were led by Joe Brand (2 2B, 3 RBI) and Ryan Estes (Solo HR) both going 2 for 3.
O'Brien's / Milw Harley Davidson 11 Tracks 8
Dan Wilfrath threw six innings striking out eight while scattering four hits. Chris Vogt had two hits with three RBI's and two runs to lead O'Brien's balanced offensive attack. Tracks rallied for four runs in the seventh but came up short.
Varsity Club 4 Club Paragon 2
Varsity Club took game one of a doubleheader.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 4 Varsity Club 3
Travis Rose threw a seven strike out game for Varsity Club but did get enough run support to take down the Phillies in game two. In his first start of the year, Troy Schmitt was able to muster up three strike outs and only allow three runs. On a multi-hit day, Jimmy Kuriatnyk was instrumental in the win, scoring one himself, and blasting a triple that scored Andy Budd. In the final inning, with the bases loaded, Steve Laabs hit a shot into deep center that provided the winning run.
Colonel Hart's 14 Treats Blue Jays 7
Colonel Harts finally got the proverbial monkey off of their backs with the teams FIRST WIN of the Year. Austin James threw 4IP giving up 9 hits and striking out 9. Colonel Hart's scored 6 runs in bottom of the 5th to secure the victory. George James came in the 5th and threw 1 perfect inning striking out one to earn the save. The hitting stars were Austin James going 1-1 (3 BB) scoring 4 runs, Mike Roman 2-4 1 run and Mike Dickmann 2-2, 2 BB and 2 R. The game was shortened due to time.
Colonel Hart's v Treat's Blue Jays PPD
Managers contact me ASAP.
Milwaukee PD 14 PJ's Royals 9
South Milwaukee Arcade 6 Kaspers 5
South Milwaukee Arcade 10 Kaspers 0
Planet Markey's Indians over Leff's / Spancrete
Leff's / Spancrete over Planet Markey's Indians
2007-07-04
Regarding Playoffs: Second place v Third place match-ups will be played Saturday August 11 as scheduled (per league review and vote).
July 6-8
Club Paragon / Milw. Sporting Goods 9 Long Wongs 8
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods jumped out to a 7-0 lead after 4 innings on a five run 3rd. In the 3rd Sean Finnegan took a pitch off the back to load the bases with two outs and was followed by a Brian Peters single to drive in one. Kail Decker then cleared the bases with a triple to the right center track. Long Wongs made a valient effort in the 6th and 7th innings capitalizing on several errors in the field and getting key hits, but was stopped short when staff ace Jimmy Kuriatnyk dug deep and finished the game, for another complete game.
O'Brien's / Milw. Harley Davidson 8 Planet Markey's Indians 1
Jim Vielbaum scattered six hits and struck out six while helping his own cause at the plate hitting two doubles with two RBI and scoring twice. Tim Heling went 3-4 and Jon Stocks added two hits.
Johnny V's 4 Varsity Club 0
Johnny V's beat the Varsity Club 4-0 in a pitching dual. Paul Lennart pitched a 2-hit shut-out. Damon Dolata and Travis Rose limited Johnny V's to 4 hits. Jimmy Litscher had 2 hits and an RBI for Johnny V's.
Club Paragon / Milw. Sporting Goods 6 Franklin Barber Plumbing 5
A well pitched game by both Franklin's Mike Slama and Club Paragon's Mike Jalecic, was won in the bottom of the seventh, with a comeback by the Phillies. Kail Decker safely hit onto first when an Andy Budd triple brought him in. Soon afterwards, Joe Volkoski was hit by a pitch and moved to second on a steal. A wild pitch scored Budd, and get himself a win, Mike Jelacic slammed a single into right to bringing in Volkoski, the winning run.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 14 Treat's Blue Jays 1
Dan Wilfrath pitched six strong innings striking out seven while walking only one as O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson cruised to victory.
Planet Markey's Indians 7 Supreme Builders 3
The Indian's snapped a 3 game losing streak behind Troy Torma's pitching and an 18 hit offensive outburst led by Dave Barth (3-4 1HR 4RBI), Joe Oberlander (4-4 2 2B 3R), Matt Imler (3-4) and Jason Thorn (3-4).
Varsity Club 30 Tracks 8
Varsity Club was able to take advantage or a depleted Tracks squad.
South Milwaukee Arcade 8 Long Wongs 5
Justin Biever gave himself the lead he needed with a 2 run HR and got the complete game victory on the mound.
Kasper's 13 Johnny V's 6
Leff's 15 Royals 4
Milwaukee PD 12 Colonel Hart's 8
Batting Leaders
Avg (2.2 ab/g)
-----------------
Thomas, Matt (SMA) .563
Thorn, Jason (IND) .560
Biever, Justin (SMA) .556
Franzen, Joe (IND) .545
Olsen, Chad (SB) .536
Weber, Adam (LEF) .515
Marx, Dan (JVs) .500
Belter, Eric (SB) .486
Moser, Colin (SB) .480
Lubarsky, Tony (JVs) .474
Graber, John (MPD) .458
Mikula, Jason (KAS) .450
Thurber, Brad (VC) .433
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) .429
Lessard, Mike (SMA) .429
Sanders, Chris (OBR) .419
Laabs, Steve (CP) .417
Dejohnett, Brandon (TRK) .409
Tillman, Mike (IND) .407
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) .407
R
-----------------
Lennart, Paul (JVs) 16
Marx, Dan (JVs) 15
Laabs, Steve (CP) 14
Sanders, Chris (OBR) 14
Vielbaum, Jim (OBR) 14
Whalen, Pete (LEF) 14
Carolan, Sean (SB) 13
Vilkoski, Joe (CP) 13
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 13
Rapp, Thomas (SB) 12
Thurber, Brad (VC) 12
Mortenson, Tom (LW) 11
Lewandowski, Tom (FBP) 11
Cefalu, Joe (ROY) 11
Biever, Justin (SMA) 11
Belter, Eric (SB) 11
HR
-----------------
Mikula, Jason (KAS) 3
Lopez, Dave (MPD) 2
Laabs, Steve (CP) 2
RBI
-----------------
Biever, Justin (SMA) 20
Lubarsky, Tony (JVs) 16
Lennart, Paul (JVs) 11
Schmitt, Troy (CP) 11
Brand, Joe (LW) 10
Moser, Colin (SB) 10
Weber, Adam (LEF) 10
Yachinich, Josh (SB) 10
Heling, Tim (OBR) 10
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 10
Williamson, Dwight (TRK) 9
Zevnik, Sammy (ROY) 9
Catenacci, Jared (LEF) 9
Lewandowski, Tom (FBP) 9
Mikula, Jason (KAS) 9
Kroll, Jeremy (ROY) 9
Marx, Dan (JVs) 9
Slg
-----------------
Mikula, Jason (KAS) .950
Olsen, Chad (SB) .821
Franzen, Joe (IND) .818
Belter, Eric (SB) .730
Marx, Dan (JVs) .719
Laabs, Steve (CP) .708
Biever, Justin (SMA) .704
Weber, Adam (LEF) .697
Lubarsky, Tony (JVs) .684
Graber, John (MPD) .667
Catenacci, Jared (LEF) .667
SB
-----------------
Thurber, Brad (VC) 10
Lepak, Jerad (ROY) 10
Beringer, Michael (VC) 9
Olsen, Chad (SB) 7
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 7
Cefalu, Joe (ROY) 5
Jendrzejek, Peter (TBJ) 5
Sohns, Jeff (LEF) 5
Krueger, Aaron (LW) 5
Wade, John (LW) 5
Laszewski, Jeffrey (MPD) 5
Dollhopf, Doug (OBR) 4
Tutton, Ryan (FBP) 4
Szuslik, Josh (CH) 4
Dejohnett, Brandon (TRK) 4
Weber, Adam (LEF) 4
Budd, Andy (CP) 4
Pitching Leaders
ERA
-----------------
Cybulski, Kevin (KAS) 1.31
Slama, Mike (FBP) 1.75
Landgraf, Tony (KAS) 1.84
Biever, Justin (SMA) 1.93
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 2.12
Brand, Joe (LW) 2.53
Weber, Adam (LEF) 2.56
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 2.93
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 3.08
Miller, Adam (ROY) 3.38
Diaz, Ryan (SB) 3.85
Behling, Chris (FBP) 3.96
Beringer, Michael (VC) 4.20
Sopczak, Josh (LW) 4.33
W/L
-----------------
Brand, Joe (LW) 5/1
Weber, Adam (LEF) 5/1
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 5/2
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 4/2
Biever, Justin (SMA) 4/1
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 4/2
Slama, Mike (FBP) 3/2
Rennicke, Brian (SB) 3/2
Sopczak, Josh (LW) 3/1
Miller, Adam (ROY) 3/2
Beringer, Michael (VC) 3/2
SO
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Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 45
Brand, Joe (LW) 39
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 38
Slama, Mike (FBP) 38
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 33
Miller, Adam (ROY) 32
Biever, Justin (SMA) 30
Karpinski, Justin (IND) 25
Beringer, Michael (VC) 25
Rennicke, Brian (SB) 24
Lopez, Jose (MPD) 23
Weber, Adam (LEF) 23
Behling, Chris (FBP) 20
WHIP
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Landgraf, Tony (KAS) 1.05
Biever, Justin (SMA) 1.10
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 1.16
Brand, Joe (LW) 1.17
Slama, Mike (FBP) 1.25
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 1.33
Weber, Adam (LEF) 1.43
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 1.53
Sopczak, Josh (LW) 1.57
Miller, Adam (ROY) 1.62
July 6-8
Club Paragon / Milw. Sporting Goods 9 Long Wongs 8
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods jumped out to a 7-0 lead after 4 innings on a five run 3rd. In the 3rd Sean Finnegan took a pitch off the back to load the bases with two outs and was followed by a Brian Peters single to drive in one. Kail Decker then cleared the bases with a triple to the right center track. Long Wongs made a valient effort in the 6th and 7th innings capitalizing on several errors in the field and getting key hits, but was stopped short when staff ace Jimmy Kuriatnyk dug deep and finished the game, for another complete game.
O'Brien's / Milw. Harley Davidson 8 Planet Markey's Indians 1
Jim Vielbaum scattered six hits and struck out six while helping his own cause at the plate hitting two doubles with two RBI and scoring twice. Tim Heling went 3-4 and Jon Stocks added two hits.
Johnny V's 4 Varsity Club 0
Johnny V's beat the Varsity Club 4-0 in a pitching dual. Paul Lennart pitched a 2-hit shut-out. Damon Dolata and Travis Rose limited Johnny V's to 4 hits. Jimmy Litscher had 2 hits and an RBI for Johnny V's.
Club Paragon / Milw. Sporting Goods 6 Franklin Barber Plumbing 5
A well pitched game by both Franklin's Mike Slama and Club Paragon's Mike Jalecic, was won in the bottom of the seventh, with a comeback by the Phillies. Kail Decker safely hit onto first when an Andy Budd triple brought him in. Soon afterwards, Joe Volkoski was hit by a pitch and moved to second on a steal. A wild pitch scored Budd, and get himself a win, Mike Jelacic slammed a single into right to bringing in Volkoski, the winning run.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 14 Treat's Blue Jays 1
Dan Wilfrath pitched six strong innings striking out seven while walking only one as O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson cruised to victory.
Planet Markey's Indians 7 Supreme Builders 3
The Indian's snapped a 3 game losing streak behind Troy Torma's pitching and an 18 hit offensive outburst led by Dave Barth (3-4 1HR 4RBI), Joe Oberlander (4-4 2 2B 3R), Matt Imler (3-4) and Jason Thorn (3-4).
Varsity Club 30 Tracks 8
Varsity Club was able to take advantage or a depleted Tracks squad.
South Milwaukee Arcade 8 Long Wongs 5
Justin Biever gave himself the lead he needed with a 2 run HR and got the complete game victory on the mound.
Kasper's 13 Johnny V's 6
Leff's 15 Royals 4
Milwaukee PD 12 Colonel Hart's 8
Batting Leaders
Avg (2.2 ab/g)
-----------------
Thomas, Matt (SMA) .563
Thorn, Jason (IND) .560
Biever, Justin (SMA) .556
Franzen, Joe (IND) .545
Olsen, Chad (SB) .536
Weber, Adam (LEF) .515
Marx, Dan (JVs) .500
Belter, Eric (SB) .486
Moser, Colin (SB) .480
Lubarsky, Tony (JVs) .474
Graber, John (MPD) .458
Mikula, Jason (KAS) .450
Thurber, Brad (VC) .433
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) .429
Lessard, Mike (SMA) .429
Sanders, Chris (OBR) .419
Laabs, Steve (CP) .417
Dejohnett, Brandon (TRK) .409
Tillman, Mike (IND) .407
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) .407
R
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Lennart, Paul (JVs) 16
Marx, Dan (JVs) 15
Laabs, Steve (CP) 14
Sanders, Chris (OBR) 14
Vielbaum, Jim (OBR) 14
Whalen, Pete (LEF) 14
Carolan, Sean (SB) 13
Vilkoski, Joe (CP) 13
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 13
Rapp, Thomas (SB) 12
Thurber, Brad (VC) 12
Mortenson, Tom (LW) 11
Lewandowski, Tom (FBP) 11
Cefalu, Joe (ROY) 11
Biever, Justin (SMA) 11
Belter, Eric (SB) 11
HR
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Mikula, Jason (KAS) 3
Lopez, Dave (MPD) 2
Laabs, Steve (CP) 2
RBI
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Biever, Justin (SMA) 20
Lubarsky, Tony (JVs) 16
Lennart, Paul (JVs) 11
Schmitt, Troy (CP) 11
Brand, Joe (LW) 10
Moser, Colin (SB) 10
Weber, Adam (LEF) 10
Yachinich, Josh (SB) 10
Heling, Tim (OBR) 10
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 10
Williamson, Dwight (TRK) 9
Zevnik, Sammy (ROY) 9
Catenacci, Jared (LEF) 9
Lewandowski, Tom (FBP) 9
Mikula, Jason (KAS) 9
Kroll, Jeremy (ROY) 9
Marx, Dan (JVs) 9
Slg
-----------------
Mikula, Jason (KAS) .950
Olsen, Chad (SB) .821
Franzen, Joe (IND) .818
Belter, Eric (SB) .730
Marx, Dan (JVs) .719
Laabs, Steve (CP) .708
Biever, Justin (SMA) .704
Weber, Adam (LEF) .697
Lubarsky, Tony (JVs) .684
Graber, John (MPD) .667
Catenacci, Jared (LEF) .667
SB
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Thurber, Brad (VC) 10
Lepak, Jerad (ROY) 10
Beringer, Michael (VC) 9
Olsen, Chad (SB) 7
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 7
Cefalu, Joe (ROY) 5
Jendrzejek, Peter (TBJ) 5
Sohns, Jeff (LEF) 5
Krueger, Aaron (LW) 5
Wade, John (LW) 5
Laszewski, Jeffrey (MPD) 5
Dollhopf, Doug (OBR) 4
Tutton, Ryan (FBP) 4
Szuslik, Josh (CH) 4
Dejohnett, Brandon (TRK) 4
Weber, Adam (LEF) 4
Budd, Andy (CP) 4
Pitching Leaders
ERA
-----------------
Cybulski, Kevin (KAS) 1.31
Slama, Mike (FBP) 1.75
Landgraf, Tony (KAS) 1.84
Biever, Justin (SMA) 1.93
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 2.12
Brand, Joe (LW) 2.53
Weber, Adam (LEF) 2.56
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 2.93
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 3.08
Miller, Adam (ROY) 3.38
Diaz, Ryan (SB) 3.85
Behling, Chris (FBP) 3.96
Beringer, Michael (VC) 4.20
Sopczak, Josh (LW) 4.33
W/L
-----------------
Brand, Joe (LW) 5/1
Weber, Adam (LEF) 5/1
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 5/2
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 4/2
Biever, Justin (SMA) 4/1
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 4/2
Slama, Mike (FBP) 3/2
Rennicke, Brian (SB) 3/2
Sopczak, Josh (LW) 3/1
Miller, Adam (ROY) 3/2
Beringer, Michael (VC) 3/2
SO
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Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 45
Brand, Joe (LW) 39
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 38
Slama, Mike (FBP) 38
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 33
Miller, Adam (ROY) 32
Biever, Justin (SMA) 30
Karpinski, Justin (IND) 25
Beringer, Michael (VC) 25
Rennicke, Brian (SB) 24
Lopez, Jose (MPD) 23
Weber, Adam (LEF) 23
Behling, Chris (FBP) 20
WHIP
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Landgraf, Tony (KAS) 1.05
Biever, Justin (SMA) 1.10
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 1.16
Brand, Joe (LW) 1.17
Slama, Mike (FBP) 1.25
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 1.33
Weber, Adam (LEF) 1.43
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 1.53
Sopczak, Josh (LW) 1.57
Miller, Adam (ROY) 1.62
2007-06-25
Make-up game result June 29:
Varsity Club Bulldawgs 8 Planet Markey's Indians 4
Playoff rule update: Unless there are more objections, currently there are only two, (6 objections, which would be a quorum , would quash this), we are extending the playoff roster deadline to July 6 at 5pm. Players still need to meet the IP/PA minimums to qualify for playoff play; that is a player must have a combination of innings pitched and plate appearance at least equal to the total games scheduled for the team they play for. I am resending by email the list of player applications from the past two months. If a player is already on a team, don't recruit him when you find out, that is my record keeping short coming he's still listed as a player applicant. Remember, players must be age 18.
Stats will be posted this week.
Managers: To rate your umpires go to http://www.thearbiter.net/.
Last weekends scores are brought to you by the letter W.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 4 Long Wongs 2
Long Wong's saw their undefeated season come to an end in the first game of a twi-night doubleheader between division rivals. O'Brien's/Milw. HD's Dan Wilfrath and Wong's Joe Brand both pitched great games with Wilfrath coming out on top scattering five hits and striking out six. Wilfrath also helped himself out at the plate going 2-2 with a double and two runs scored. Greg Kohlhapp's clutch two out two RBI double in the third proved to be the difference in the opener.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 11 Long Wongs 8
Game two featured a see-saw battle that had four lead changes before O'Brien's/Milwaukee HD finally nailed down the win. Long Wong's jumped out to a 6-1 lead after two innings, led by Kirk Spano's double and Tom Mortonson's triple, before O'Brien's battled back scoring six in the top of the third highlighted by a two-run homerun by Jon Stocks. Long Wongs jumped back in front, scoring two in the bottom of the fourth but would not score again. O'Brien's took the lead for good in the fifth inning scoring four runs. O'Brien's / Milwaukee HD pounded out 14 hits, seven for extra bases, led by Tim Heling, 3-4 (2 dbl, 3bi), Chris Sanders' (dbl, trpl, 2r), and Jim Rinelli with two doubles. Jim Vielbaum settled down after a rough start allowing no runs after the fourth inning to get the complete game win and pull O'Brien's into a tie for first with Long Wong's in the competitive Open division.
Johnny V's 13 Milwaukee PD 1
An 8 run 1st inning propelled Johnny V's to a 13-1 win. Mike Gramarossa pitched the complete game 3-hitter. Tony Lubarsky drove and 4 runs and Paul Lennart drove in 3 runs.
Johnny V's 14 Milwaukee PD 8
Johnny V's completed a doubleheader sweep with a 14-8 win. Paul Lennart pitched a solid 4 innings to get the win. Lee Kleszczyski and Jimmy Litscher had 3 hits. Tony Lubarsky drove in 4 runs and Eric Lubarsky drove in 3 runs. John Graber was the hitting star for the Police with 4 hits including a 3-run homer.
Treat's Blue Jays 9 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 7
The Blue Jays got their first win of the season, hopefully ending a summer drought.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 6 Kasper's 2
Club Paragon was finally able to get the Kasper's monkey off their back (and it was a big monkey), by defeating them for the first time, 6-2. Again, brilliant pitching by Jimmy Kuriatnyk paved the way, only allowing two runs to score. In addition, he helped himself out scoring in the first off a Bryan Ureda single, and a Mike Grabek double in the seventh scored three to seal the victory.
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 6 Franklin Barber Plumbing 2
Starter Ryan Olson made his debut for the Builders and pitched a complete game allowing one earned run. The game was broke open in the forth inning as Supreme added three runs which secured the victory. Builder's bats were led by Eric Belter (4-4, 2 runs), Sean Carolan, and Josh Yachinich who had 8 of the team's 11 hits. Ryan Searle led Franklin's hitting going 3 for 4.
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 8 Franklin Barber Plumbing 4
The Builders tightened up the National division by sweeping the double header against Franklin. Brian Rennicke earned the win by throwing a complete game with 3 earned runs and 7 strikeouts. Franklin led the game 3-1 going into the bottom of the third but the Builders countered with 4 to secure a lead for the remainder of the game. Chad Olson led Supreme going 4 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases. In addition, Eric Belter extended his multi-hit streak to seven straight games and Colin Moser added 2 doubles. Franklin Barber Plumbing's offense was led by John Garcia and Aaron Searle both having a three hit game.
Leff's Lucky Town 10 Tosa Colonel Hart's 9
In a battle of State Street taverns, Leff's pulled out the close victory to maintain some space in their division. Both teams ate great and drank well after the game.
PJ's Royals 12 Tracks 0
PJ's Royals 11 Tracks 9
South Milwaukee Arcade 18 Planet Markey's Indians 10
2008 Expansion
We have had several requests for information regarding expansion teams for 2008. Because there is a shortage of playable game diamonds in Milwaukee County there are some special criteria for new teams. Here are the criteria:
1. Teams must have their entire league fee by Sunday, January 27, 2008 of $2000 for teams that play a 17 or 18 game schedule, $1700 for 14 game schedule (fees might end up being a little below or above those stated as determined at a later date).
2. Teams must have at least half of their fees paid by sponsors.
3. Teams must have a non-Milwaukee County Parks field to play at least half of their games on. Fields must be in Milwaukee County, or a suburb adjacent to Milwaukee County, i.e. Muskego, New Berlin, Waukesha, Brookfield, Butler, Lannon, Menomonee Falls, Racine, Mequon... We suggest checking with local High Schools and their baseball booster clubs to find out if you might be able as an alum baseball player to use their fields in June and July. Setting up your teams as alumni club teams with a local sponsor might be a viable strategy (it is actually the preferred strategy).
A note to Lakes teams. If you'd like to join us for an additional 14 game schedule, we will likely be able to accomodate your Lakes schedule if you are bringing a lit diamond for your games with your team. Please, only teams in Milwaukee County or in municipalities adjacent to Milwaukee County.
Varsity Club Bulldawgs 8 Planet Markey's Indians 4
Playoff rule update: Unless there are more objections, currently there are only two, (6 objections, which would be a quorum , would quash this), we are extending the playoff roster deadline to July 6 at 5pm. Players still need to meet the IP/PA minimums to qualify for playoff play; that is a player must have a combination of innings pitched and plate appearance at least equal to the total games scheduled for the team they play for. I am resending by email the list of player applications from the past two months. If a player is already on a team, don't recruit him when you find out, that is my record keeping short coming he's still listed as a player applicant. Remember, players must be age 18.
Stats will be posted this week.
Managers: To rate your umpires go to http://www.thearbiter.net/.
Last weekends scores are brought to you by the letter W.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 4 Long Wongs 2
Long Wong's saw their undefeated season come to an end in the first game of a twi-night doubleheader between division rivals. O'Brien's/Milw. HD's Dan Wilfrath and Wong's Joe Brand both pitched great games with Wilfrath coming out on top scattering five hits and striking out six. Wilfrath also helped himself out at the plate going 2-2 with a double and two runs scored. Greg Kohlhapp's clutch two out two RBI double in the third proved to be the difference in the opener.
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 11 Long Wongs 8
Game two featured a see-saw battle that had four lead changes before O'Brien's/Milwaukee HD finally nailed down the win. Long Wong's jumped out to a 6-1 lead after two innings, led by Kirk Spano's double and Tom Mortonson's triple, before O'Brien's battled back scoring six in the top of the third highlighted by a two-run homerun by Jon Stocks. Long Wongs jumped back in front, scoring two in the bottom of the fourth but would not score again. O'Brien's took the lead for good in the fifth inning scoring four runs. O'Brien's / Milwaukee HD pounded out 14 hits, seven for extra bases, led by Tim Heling, 3-4 (2 dbl, 3bi), Chris Sanders' (dbl, trpl, 2r), and Jim Rinelli with two doubles. Jim Vielbaum settled down after a rough start allowing no runs after the fourth inning to get the complete game win and pull O'Brien's into a tie for first with Long Wong's in the competitive Open division.
Johnny V's 13 Milwaukee PD 1
An 8 run 1st inning propelled Johnny V's to a 13-1 win. Mike Gramarossa pitched the complete game 3-hitter. Tony Lubarsky drove and 4 runs and Paul Lennart drove in 3 runs.
Johnny V's 14 Milwaukee PD 8
Johnny V's completed a doubleheader sweep with a 14-8 win. Paul Lennart pitched a solid 4 innings to get the win. Lee Kleszczyski and Jimmy Litscher had 3 hits. Tony Lubarsky drove in 4 runs and Eric Lubarsky drove in 3 runs. John Graber was the hitting star for the Police with 4 hits including a 3-run homer.
Treat's Blue Jays 9 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 7
The Blue Jays got their first win of the season, hopefully ending a summer drought.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 6 Kasper's 2
Club Paragon was finally able to get the Kasper's monkey off their back (and it was a big monkey), by defeating them for the first time, 6-2. Again, brilliant pitching by Jimmy Kuriatnyk paved the way, only allowing two runs to score. In addition, he helped himself out scoring in the first off a Bryan Ureda single, and a Mike Grabek double in the seventh scored three to seal the victory.
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 6 Franklin Barber Plumbing 2
Starter Ryan Olson made his debut for the Builders and pitched a complete game allowing one earned run. The game was broke open in the forth inning as Supreme added three runs which secured the victory. Builder's bats were led by Eric Belter (4-4, 2 runs), Sean Carolan, and Josh Yachinich who had 8 of the team's 11 hits. Ryan Searle led Franklin's hitting going 3 for 4.
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 8 Franklin Barber Plumbing 4
The Builders tightened up the National division by sweeping the double header against Franklin. Brian Rennicke earned the win by throwing a complete game with 3 earned runs and 7 strikeouts. Franklin led the game 3-1 going into the bottom of the third but the Builders countered with 4 to secure a lead for the remainder of the game. Chad Olson led Supreme going 4 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 stolen bases. In addition, Eric Belter extended his multi-hit streak to seven straight games and Colin Moser added 2 doubles. Franklin Barber Plumbing's offense was led by John Garcia and Aaron Searle both having a three hit game.
Leff's Lucky Town 10 Tosa Colonel Hart's 9
In a battle of State Street taverns, Leff's pulled out the close victory to maintain some space in their division. Both teams ate great and drank well after the game.
PJ's Royals 12 Tracks 0
PJ's Royals 11 Tracks 9
South Milwaukee Arcade 18 Planet Markey's Indians 10
2008 Expansion
We have had several requests for information regarding expansion teams for 2008. Because there is a shortage of playable game diamonds in Milwaukee County there are some special criteria for new teams. Here are the criteria:
1. Teams must have their entire league fee by Sunday, January 27, 2008 of $2000 for teams that play a 17 or 18 game schedule, $1700 for 14 game schedule (fees might end up being a little below or above those stated as determined at a later date).
2. Teams must have at least half of their fees paid by sponsors.
3. Teams must have a non-Milwaukee County Parks field to play at least half of their games on. Fields must be in Milwaukee County, or a suburb adjacent to Milwaukee County, i.e. Muskego, New Berlin, Waukesha, Brookfield, Butler, Lannon, Menomonee Falls, Racine, Mequon... We suggest checking with local High Schools and their baseball booster clubs to find out if you might be able as an alum baseball player to use their fields in June and July. Setting up your teams as alumni club teams with a local sponsor might be a viable strategy (it is actually the preferred strategy).
A note to Lakes teams. If you'd like to join us for an additional 14 game schedule, we will likely be able to accomodate your Lakes schedule if you are bringing a lit diamond for your games with your team. Please, only teams in Milwaukee County or in municipalities adjacent to Milwaukee County.
2007-06-22
Rules & Playoff Rosters
1. Players must have a jersey, even if they have to borrow one from a bench player. After the 4th of July break, players won't be allowed to play without a uniform.
2. Playoff rosters are due before your games this weekend.
3. Remember, as decided by the managers pre-season, to be playoff eligible, a player must be on the roster by this weekend's games (regardless of rain or play, on by the scheduled game time) and have a combination of innings pitched and plate appearances at least equal to the number of games a team plays. Exceptions only for injured players who met the requirement last year and are coming back late this year.
4. In the event of a play at the plate, if the ball and runner arrive at about the same time and there is a collision, there is no rules infraction. If the ball arrives before the runner and the runner has time to slide, he should slide, avoid a full impact collision (i.e. try to avoid being tagged or going to the side of the catcher) or give himself up at the plate. Runners are not to create a collision for the purpose of jarring the ball loose. Umpires will use their best discretion interpretting this type of play and as a judgement call should not be argued, similar to balls and strikes. Correspondingly, since we are protecting catchers, and runners, from injury with this rule, a catcher who blocks the plate without the ball is interfering with the runner and is subject to the appropriate ruling of interference, and possible ejection, if the catcher is deemed to have made deliberate or negligent contact with a runner.
2. Playoff rosters are due before your games this weekend.
3. Remember, as decided by the managers pre-season, to be playoff eligible, a player must be on the roster by this weekend's games (regardless of rain or play, on by the scheduled game time) and have a combination of innings pitched and plate appearances at least equal to the number of games a team plays. Exceptions only for injured players who met the requirement last year and are coming back late this year.
4. In the event of a play at the plate, if the ball and runner arrive at about the same time and there is a collision, there is no rules infraction. If the ball arrives before the runner and the runner has time to slide, he should slide, avoid a full impact collision (i.e. try to avoid being tagged or going to the side of the catcher) or give himself up at the plate. Runners are not to create a collision for the purpose of jarring the ball loose. Umpires will use their best discretion interpretting this type of play and as a judgement call should not be argued, similar to balls and strikes. Correspondingly, since we are protecting catchers, and runners, from injury with this rule, a catcher who blocks the plate without the ball is interfering with the runner and is subject to the appropriate ruling of interference, and possible ejection, if the catcher is deemed to have made deliberate or negligent contact with a runner.
2007-06-18
June 15, 16, 17
Friday games:
Long Wongs 10 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 7
Varsity Club couldn't capitalize on Long Wongs manager Kirk Spano's line-up card error which caused Chris Adamski to be out in the first inning after getting plunked in the helmet short changing a rally and dropping middle of the line-up hitter Joe Brand to ninth. Josh Sopczak held Long Wongs close through six allowing the team to get its bearings. Long Wongs hitters paid back Sopczak when they overcame an early 4-2 deficit to tie the game in the 5th on three hits generating two runs, and took the lead for good in the sixth with five runs. The Long Wongs sixth only ended when Varsity Club turned a 6-4-3 triple play off a no out runners at first and second line drive to the shortstop. Bruce Smeby came in to get the save for Long Wongs. Aaron Krueger had three hits for Long Wongs, as Tom Mortonson, Chris Adamski and Brian Jaeger all had two hits.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 11 O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 7
Club Paragon/MSG started off hot in the first inning and never looked back. Troy Schmitt was and RBI machine, driving in 4 runs himself, while Jimmy Kuriatnyk helped himself out with two hits and two RBIs. In addition, he threw a 5 hitter, scoring the win.
Johnny V's 7 Planet Markey's Indians 1
Tony Lubarsky smacked a grand slam in the 5th to break open a close game. Rob Weist added 2 hits while Mike Gramarossa tossed a 3-hitter to get the win.
Saturday/ Sunday
Long Wongs 1 Franklin Barber Plumbing 0
In a game between league leaders, the difference was base running and fielding. Long Wongs scored in the first on two stolen bases by John Wade and an throwing error. Joe Brand battled Franklin pitcher Mike Slama for five innings before giving way to Chris Adamski who finished the two-pitcher two hit shut out. Brand made two crucial plays on the day from the mound, picking off a base runner and catching a runner too far off base after a hit to the mound. In the fourth, a Franklin attack was averted by Long Wongs when right fielder Tom Mortonson ranged deep into the power alley to pull in a line drive that hit the top of his glove, bounced off his chest that he finally caught bare handed as he landed on the ground. Josh Sopczak followed two batters later with a running leaping catch in the left field alley that saved a run from scoring from second.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 12 Colonel Hart's 8
In a an offense powered game, Club Paragon/MSG was able to pull out the weekend sweep, beating Colonel Harts 12-8. In the second inning, Brian Peters started the charge with an RBI single, followed by several walks that drove in three runs. A Joe Vilskoski triple cleared the bases and a Steve Laabs double capped off the inning. In his first start this year, Mike Jalecic threw a 6 hitter complete game to get the win.
O'Briens / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 10 PJ's Royals 5
The Royals took a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning when O'Briens/MHD's bats finally came alive scoring six runs and chipping in two in the seventh to get the victory. Dan Wilfrath went 3-4 and Greg Kohlhapp and Jon Stocks chipped in 3 RBI apiece. Jim Vielbaum pitched the complete game to get the win.
Planet Markey's Indians 8 Treat's Blue Jays 6
Tracks 9 over Johnny V's 8
Tracks was able to bounce back from an early 4-0 deficit to snatch their first win of the season. Connor Broderick got the win with solid relief pitching as Tracks rallied late taking advantage of walks and timely hits. Tracks now has something to show for a month of good baseball and are two games back going into a make or break doubleheader vs PJ's Royals.
South Milwaukee Arcade 10 Varsity Club Bulldawgs
Milwaukee PD 11 Brown Deer Supreme Builders 7
Kasper's 7 v Leff's / Spancrete 5
Kasper's put an end to Leff's quest for a perfect season.
Friday games:
Long Wongs 10 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 7
Varsity Club couldn't capitalize on Long Wongs manager Kirk Spano's line-up card error which caused Chris Adamski to be out in the first inning after getting plunked in the helmet short changing a rally and dropping middle of the line-up hitter Joe Brand to ninth. Josh Sopczak held Long Wongs close through six allowing the team to get its bearings. Long Wongs hitters paid back Sopczak when they overcame an early 4-2 deficit to tie the game in the 5th on three hits generating two runs, and took the lead for good in the sixth with five runs. The Long Wongs sixth only ended when Varsity Club turned a 6-4-3 triple play off a no out runners at first and second line drive to the shortstop. Bruce Smeby came in to get the save for Long Wongs. Aaron Krueger had three hits for Long Wongs, as Tom Mortonson, Chris Adamski and Brian Jaeger all had two hits.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 11 O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 7
Club Paragon/MSG started off hot in the first inning and never looked back. Troy Schmitt was and RBI machine, driving in 4 runs himself, while Jimmy Kuriatnyk helped himself out with two hits and two RBIs. In addition, he threw a 5 hitter, scoring the win.
Johnny V's 7 Planet Markey's Indians 1
Tony Lubarsky smacked a grand slam in the 5th to break open a close game. Rob Weist added 2 hits while Mike Gramarossa tossed a 3-hitter to get the win.
Saturday/ Sunday
Long Wongs 1 Franklin Barber Plumbing 0
In a game between league leaders, the difference was base running and fielding. Long Wongs scored in the first on two stolen bases by John Wade and an throwing error. Joe Brand battled Franklin pitcher Mike Slama for five innings before giving way to Chris Adamski who finished the two-pitcher two hit shut out. Brand made two crucial plays on the day from the mound, picking off a base runner and catching a runner too far off base after a hit to the mound. In the fourth, a Franklin attack was averted by Long Wongs when right fielder Tom Mortonson ranged deep into the power alley to pull in a line drive that hit the top of his glove, bounced off his chest that he finally caught bare handed as he landed on the ground. Josh Sopczak followed two batters later with a running leaping catch in the left field alley that saved a run from scoring from second.
Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 12 Colonel Hart's 8
In a an offense powered game, Club Paragon/MSG was able to pull out the weekend sweep, beating Colonel Harts 12-8. In the second inning, Brian Peters started the charge with an RBI single, followed by several walks that drove in three runs. A Joe Vilskoski triple cleared the bases and a Steve Laabs double capped off the inning. In his first start this year, Mike Jalecic threw a 6 hitter complete game to get the win.
O'Briens / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 10 PJ's Royals 5
The Royals took a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning when O'Briens/MHD's bats finally came alive scoring six runs and chipping in two in the seventh to get the victory. Dan Wilfrath went 3-4 and Greg Kohlhapp and Jon Stocks chipped in 3 RBI apiece. Jim Vielbaum pitched the complete game to get the win.
Planet Markey's Indians 8 Treat's Blue Jays 6
Tracks 9 over Johnny V's 8
Tracks was able to bounce back from an early 4-0 deficit to snatch their first win of the season. Connor Broderick got the win with solid relief pitching as Tracks rallied late taking advantage of walks and timely hits. Tracks now has something to show for a month of good baseball and are two games back going into a make or break doubleheader vs PJ's Royals.
South Milwaukee Arcade 10 Varsity Club Bulldawgs
Milwaukee PD 11 Brown Deer Supreme Builders 7
Kasper's 7 v Leff's / Spancrete 5
Kasper's put an end to Leff's quest for a perfect season.
2007-06-12
June 9 & 10
O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley-Davidson 6 South Milwaukee Arcade 5
O'Brien's/Milwaukee HD scored four runs in the top of the first highlighted by Dan Wilfrath's grand slam homerun and held on to win against a tough South Milwaukee Arcade squad. Wilfrath provided most of the offense going 3-3 with a HR, double and 5 RBI. Jim Vielbaum was 2-4 with a long double off the fence in left and scored three runs. The Wilfrath/Vielbaum tandem also provided all the pitching with Wilfrath going five innings to get the win and Vielbaum the final two to notch his first save of the season.
Johnny V's 13 Tosa Colonel Hart's 2
Mike Gramrossa threw a 2-hitter to get the complete game win. Dan Marx, Tony Lubarsky, and Eric Lubarsky each had 2 hits. Tony Lubarsky drove in 4 runs while Eric Lubarsky drove in 3 runs to lead the hitting attack.
Long Wongs 12 Blue Jays 1
Long Wongs balanced attack jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first and didn't look back. Joe Brand led the way throwing 4 no hit innings before yielding a lead off double in the fifth and a run on two fielder's choices. Brand added two hits, as did Drew Dean who got on base all four of his plate appearances.
Kasper's 7 MPD 3
Varsity Club 7 Indians 3
The Varsity Club took an early lead with 4 runs in the first. The Varsity Club pitchers Mike Beringer and Travis Rose made the lead stick with good perfomances. Unfortunately the second game of the double header was called due to no lights.
Varsity Club v Indians
PPD lighting problems
Supreme Builders 12 Tracks 11
For the second consecutive game, Supreme Builders managed to have everyone in the game get a hit. Unfortunately, the injury riddled squad got dealt even more blows over this weekend. Game one starter Chad Olson threw 2 perfect innings with 3 strikeouts till an elbow injury forced him to leave the game. After three complete the Builders took a 12-0 lead. Tracks took advantage, as another Supreme player was injured after being hit by pitch and taken to the hosptial,scoring 8 runs on 2 hits in the top of the fourth. They then added 2 runs in the fifth and one in the sixth to bring the game to a slim one run lead. The game ended in the bottom of the sixth as the time limit was reached.
Supreme Builders 14 Tracks 10
In the second game of the double header, Tracks bats were hot as seven players had multiple hit games. Down 7-6 after three innings, Supreme put up an eight spot in the top of the forth to take the lead 14-7. It was that inning where the Builders lost another top hitter caused by a nagging quad injury. On the flip side, Tracks strong hearted Mckay continued to battle a leg injury from the first game to allow his team to continue play with nine guys.
Leff's 5 Club Paragon 4
Leff's 11 Club Paragon 7
Franklin Barber Plumbing 7 PJ's Royals 3
Franklin Barber Plumbing 8 PJ's Royals 4
O'Brien's/Milwaukee HD scored four runs in the top of the first highlighted by Dan Wilfrath's grand slam homerun and held on to win against a tough South Milwaukee Arcade squad. Wilfrath provided most of the offense going 3-3 with a HR, double and 5 RBI. Jim Vielbaum was 2-4 with a long double off the fence in left and scored three runs. The Wilfrath/Vielbaum tandem also provided all the pitching with Wilfrath going five innings to get the win and Vielbaum the final two to notch his first save of the season.
Johnny V's 13 Tosa Colonel Hart's 2
Mike Gramrossa threw a 2-hitter to get the complete game win. Dan Marx, Tony Lubarsky, and Eric Lubarsky each had 2 hits. Tony Lubarsky drove in 4 runs while Eric Lubarsky drove in 3 runs to lead the hitting attack.
Long Wongs 12 Blue Jays 1
Long Wongs balanced attack jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first and didn't look back. Joe Brand led the way throwing 4 no hit innings before yielding a lead off double in the fifth and a run on two fielder's choices. Brand added two hits, as did Drew Dean who got on base all four of his plate appearances.
Kasper's 7 MPD 3
Varsity Club 7 Indians 3
The Varsity Club took an early lead with 4 runs in the first. The Varsity Club pitchers Mike Beringer and Travis Rose made the lead stick with good perfomances. Unfortunately the second game of the double header was called due to no lights.
Varsity Club v Indians
PPD lighting problems
Supreme Builders 12 Tracks 11
For the second consecutive game, Supreme Builders managed to have everyone in the game get a hit. Unfortunately, the injury riddled squad got dealt even more blows over this weekend. Game one starter Chad Olson threw 2 perfect innings with 3 strikeouts till an elbow injury forced him to leave the game. After three complete the Builders took a 12-0 lead. Tracks took advantage, as another Supreme player was injured after being hit by pitch and taken to the hosptial,scoring 8 runs on 2 hits in the top of the fourth. They then added 2 runs in the fifth and one in the sixth to bring the game to a slim one run lead. The game ended in the bottom of the sixth as the time limit was reached.
Supreme Builders 14 Tracks 10
In the second game of the double header, Tracks bats were hot as seven players had multiple hit games. Down 7-6 after three innings, Supreme put up an eight spot in the top of the forth to take the lead 14-7. It was that inning where the Builders lost another top hitter caused by a nagging quad injury. On the flip side, Tracks strong hearted Mckay continued to battle a leg injury from the first game to allow his team to continue play with nine guys.
Leff's 5 Club Paragon 4
Leff's 11 Club Paragon 7
Franklin Barber Plumbing 7 PJ's Royals 3
Franklin Barber Plumbing 8 PJ's Royals 4
2007-06-03
An important note to managers and players. In the event of rainy conditions, please do not leave the field before the scheduled game time unless absolutely certain the game can not be played, as umpires will not be calling games off prior to game time. The County diamonds are built with "red" clay/sand mix. It is designed to drain off and be broomed in the event of heavy rains. It by design does not allow most of the rain to soak in, instead, the water flows off when the rain stops. So, when raining, the fields puddle up and look horrible. However, if the rains stop, the fields drain relatively quickly. At (before) game time, if the weather has cleared after raining, test the baselines. If they are firm, attempt to broom off the field, as it is not saturated (after brooming off water, you will need to use metal rakes to rake out the low lying spots, and rake back in dryer material from a nearby higher graded spot, i.e. the low spot by each base from the area behind the base, or the batter's boxes from the area next to and behind the batter's boxes. If the baselines are mushy, then the field is saturated and you will not be able to play that day. Managers, you and/or some players on your team should have a few push brooms and a couple metal rakes when the weather makes playing conditions questionable. This weekend, both Harden and Simmons were broomed off and games were played after 40 minute delays (maximum allowed).
Check this website on days that weather makes game conditions questionable. We will post if games have been canceled 2 full hours before games are to be played. If there is no cancellation noted on this site 2 full hours before game time, please go to the field in anticipation of getting your games in.
Games of June 2 & 3
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 11 Johnny V's 10
Supreme Builders Finally found their winning ways in a nail bitter against Johnny Vs. The Builder's bats churned out 8 runs on 8 of their 18 hits in the first inning. Starter Brian Rennicke started the seventh inning with a 11-5 lead. However, opportunistic play by Johnny V's and defensive lapses lead to 4 unearned runs which narrowed the lead to one run. Chad Olson relieved Rennicke for the final out of the game to earn the save. Every batter in Supreme's lineup got a hit with Olson and Tommy Rapp having three each. Bry Rapp, Belter, Yach, and Baierl also had multi-hit games for the Builders. Johnny V's offense was led by leadoff hitter Dan Marx (3 hits, 3 runs) and Tony Jones (2 hits).
Franklin Barber Plumbing 3 O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 2
On a rain soaked Simmoms field at noon, O'Briens scored twice in the 4th on two throwing errors by Barber Plumbing after a great pitching duel between O'Brien's Dan Wilfrath and Franklin's Mike Slama. Barber Plumbing countered with three runs in the bottom of the 4th on 4hits. The teams finished a scoreless frame, and ended when rains came in caused the game to be shortened.
Long Wongs 5 PJ's Royals 1
Long Wongs' starting pitcher Josh Sopczak was chomping at the bit to get this game in after feeling slighted last year by an errant Royal comment, and with some help, raked and broomed Simmon's Field off to make it playable after an hour delay. Long Wong's gave Sopczak the lead he would need in the first, scoring two runs after leadoff hitter Aaron Krueger walked. Sopczak allowed one run in the first on three hits, but got out of the inning when right fielder Adam Graves made a perfect laser throw to cut-off man Krueger who wheeled and threw to catcher Evan Paydon who blocked the plate and put the tag on a Royal attempting to score. Sopczak then settled in and didn't allow another Royal threat in the complete game victory, with no more than one Royal reaching base in any other inning. Sopczak struck out three, popped up nine batters and induced eight ground outs- including four to third baseman Brian Jaeger who stamped 5-3 in the book flawlessly on the day. Wongs' outfielder John Wade put in his claim for toughest man in the league by staying in the game after taking a fastball to his equipment while squaring to bunt. Afterward at Long Wongs, Wade was heard saying, "man, it hurt...a lot."
Magoo's Indians 6 Colonel Hart's 5
Both teams worked hard to get the field in playing shape after rain came through before the start of the game. The Indians were in control early behind Justin Karpinski's pitching taking a 5-2 lead through 5 innings. Colonel Harts fought to tie things up in the in the 6th at 5-5. Doug Fremut held Colonel Hart's in check the rest of the way to get the save. In the 7th, Matt Imler sparked the Indians with a leadoff single, and the bases loaded and one out cacther Joe Oberlander scored the winning run on a wild pitch.
Milwaukee Police Department 13 Tracks 6
MPD took out some early frustration on the building Tracks squad scoring 13 runs in their first victory of the young season.
Varsity Club 5 Kasper's 4
Varsity Club knocked off Kasper's in another close game for the 2006 Champs.
South Milwaukee Arcade 17 Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 3
South Milwaukee brought their whoopin' sticks and sent the Phillies back to the bar to drown their sorrows in the every Sunday Bloody Mary Bar and have a great Club Paragon sandwhich from the full service kitchen.
Leff's / Spancrete 15 Treat's Blue Jays 6
Leff's cruised to the win against the regrouping Blue Jays. Leff's / Spancrete improved to 5-0 behind Jim Plaistad's solid pitching performance.
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Games of June 2 & 3
Brown Deer Supreme Builders 11 Johnny V's 10
Supreme Builders Finally found their winning ways in a nail bitter against Johnny Vs. The Builder's bats churned out 8 runs on 8 of their 18 hits in the first inning. Starter Brian Rennicke started the seventh inning with a 11-5 lead. However, opportunistic play by Johnny V's and defensive lapses lead to 4 unearned runs which narrowed the lead to one run. Chad Olson relieved Rennicke for the final out of the game to earn the save. Every batter in Supreme's lineup got a hit with Olson and Tommy Rapp having three each. Bry Rapp, Belter, Yach, and Baierl also had multi-hit games for the Builders. Johnny V's offense was led by leadoff hitter Dan Marx (3 hits, 3 runs) and Tony Jones (2 hits).
Franklin Barber Plumbing 3 O'Brien's / Milwaukee Harley Davidson 2
On a rain soaked Simmoms field at noon, O'Briens scored twice in the 4th on two throwing errors by Barber Plumbing after a great pitching duel between O'Brien's Dan Wilfrath and Franklin's Mike Slama. Barber Plumbing countered with three runs in the bottom of the 4th on 4hits. The teams finished a scoreless frame, and ended when rains came in caused the game to be shortened.
Long Wongs 5 PJ's Royals 1
Long Wongs' starting pitcher Josh Sopczak was chomping at the bit to get this game in after feeling slighted last year by an errant Royal comment, and with some help, raked and broomed Simmon's Field off to make it playable after an hour delay. Long Wong's gave Sopczak the lead he would need in the first, scoring two runs after leadoff hitter Aaron Krueger walked. Sopczak allowed one run in the first on three hits, but got out of the inning when right fielder Adam Graves made a perfect laser throw to cut-off man Krueger who wheeled and threw to catcher Evan Paydon who blocked the plate and put the tag on a Royal attempting to score. Sopczak then settled in and didn't allow another Royal threat in the complete game victory, with no more than one Royal reaching base in any other inning. Sopczak struck out three, popped up nine batters and induced eight ground outs- including four to third baseman Brian Jaeger who stamped 5-3 in the book flawlessly on the day. Wongs' outfielder John Wade put in his claim for toughest man in the league by staying in the game after taking a fastball to his equipment while squaring to bunt. Afterward at Long Wongs, Wade was heard saying, "man, it hurt...a lot."
Magoo's Indians 6 Colonel Hart's 5
Both teams worked hard to get the field in playing shape after rain came through before the start of the game. The Indians were in control early behind Justin Karpinski's pitching taking a 5-2 lead through 5 innings. Colonel Harts fought to tie things up in the in the 6th at 5-5. Doug Fremut held Colonel Hart's in check the rest of the way to get the save. In the 7th, Matt Imler sparked the Indians with a leadoff single, and the bases loaded and one out cacther Joe Oberlander scored the winning run on a wild pitch.
Milwaukee Police Department 13 Tracks 6
MPD took out some early frustration on the building Tracks squad scoring 13 runs in their first victory of the young season.
Varsity Club 5 Kasper's 4
Varsity Club knocked off Kasper's in another close game for the 2006 Champs.
South Milwaukee Arcade 17 Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods 3
South Milwaukee brought their whoopin' sticks and sent the Phillies back to the bar to drown their sorrows in the every Sunday Bloody Mary Bar and have a great Club Paragon sandwhich from the full service kitchen.
Leff's / Spancrete 15 Treat's Blue Jays 6
Leff's cruised to the win against the regrouping Blue Jays. Leff's / Spancrete improved to 5-0 behind Jim Plaistad's solid pitching performance.
2007-05-30
All the games Friday June 1st were rained out. Teams should expect to play either Friday July 20 or Friday July 27 (games will not be able to be made up in June due to doubleheaders and other Friday games). Managers, please email your preference as to which day you prefer. If the teams don't agree on the preferred day, the home team's preference prevails, presuming fields are available. All games are restarted from the beginning, not continued.
LEAGUE LEADERS THROUGH MAY:
(exclusive of the Blue Jays who have not turned in a roster)
BATTING LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Laabs, Steve (CP) .778
Gonzalez, Jeremy (MPD) .700
Franzen, Joe (IND) .600
Biever, Adam (SMA) .571
Graves, Adam (LW) .571
Rapp, Bryant (SB) .556
Moser, Colin (SB) .545
Hein, Nick (FBP) .500
Thurber, Brad (VC) .500
Whalen, Pete (LEF) .500
Chelius, Carl (FBP) .500
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) .500
Sanders, Chris (OBR) .467
Michor, Jeff (TRK) .455
Marx, Dan (JVs) .455
Perez, Steve (IND) .455
Landgraf, Tony (KAS) .444
Glover, Jermaine (TRK) .444
Beringer, Michael (VC) .444
Weber, Adam (LEF) .438
RUNS
Vilkoski, Joe (CP) 9
Sanders, Chris (OBR) 8
Mundt, Matt (KAS) 7
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 6
Hein, Nick (FBP) 6
Heling, Tim (OBR) 6
Lennart, Paul (JVs) 6
Whalen, Pete (LEF) 6
HR
Lopez, Dave (MPD) 2
Laabs, Steve (CP) 1
Belter, Eric (SB) 1
Gonzalez, Jeremy (MPD) 1
Rapp, Thomas (SB) 1
Mikula, Jason (KAS) 1
Vilkoski, Joe (CP) 1
Catenacci, Jared (LEF) 1
Adamski, Chris (LW) 1
Switzer, Marcus (MPD) 1
Kroll, Jeremy (ROY) 1
Weist, Rob (JVs) 1
Rappl, Scott (ROY) 1
Searle, Mike (FBP) 1
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 1
Lennart, Paul (JVs) 1
Dillion, Bob (FBP) 1
RBI
Lewandowski, Tom (FBP) 8
Biever, Justin (SMA) 7
Hein, Nick (FBP) 7
Finnegan, Sean (CP) 7
Laabs, Steve (CP) 6
Brand, Joe (LW) 6
Schmitt, Troy (CP) 6
Heling, Tim (OBR) 6
SB
Beringer, Michael (VC) 5
Weber, Adam (LEF) 4
Thurber, Brad (VC) 4
Szuslik, Josh (CH) 3
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 3
Oberlander, Joe (IND) 3
Hein, Nick (FBP) 3
PITCHING LEADERS
WINS
Brand, Joe (LW) 3
Weber, Adam (LEF) 3
Karpinski, Justin (IND) 2
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 2
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 2
Miller, Adam (ROY) 2
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 2
ERA
Landgraf, Tony (KAS) 0.70
Slama, Mike (FBP) 0.78
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 1.75
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 1.84
Behling, Chris (FBP) 2.33
Weber, Adam (LEF) 2.63
Brand, Joe (LW) 2.80
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 2.80
STRIKE OUTS
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 28
Brand, Joe (LW) 24
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 19
Beringer, Michael (VC) 18
Weber, Adam (LEF) 17
Slama, Mike (FBP) 16
Karpinski, Justin (IND) 16
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 15
Miller, Adam (ROY) 15
LEAGUE LEADERS THROUGH MAY:
(exclusive of the Blue Jays who have not turned in a roster)
BATTING LEADERS
BATTING AVERAGE
Laabs, Steve (CP) .778
Gonzalez, Jeremy (MPD) .700
Franzen, Joe (IND) .600
Biever, Adam (SMA) .571
Graves, Adam (LW) .571
Rapp, Bryant (SB) .556
Moser, Colin (SB) .545
Hein, Nick (FBP) .500
Thurber, Brad (VC) .500
Whalen, Pete (LEF) .500
Chelius, Carl (FBP) .500
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) .500
Sanders, Chris (OBR) .467
Michor, Jeff (TRK) .455
Marx, Dan (JVs) .455
Perez, Steve (IND) .455
Landgraf, Tony (KAS) .444
Glover, Jermaine (TRK) .444
Beringer, Michael (VC) .444
Weber, Adam (LEF) .438
RUNS
Vilkoski, Joe (CP) 9
Sanders, Chris (OBR) 8
Mundt, Matt (KAS) 7
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 6
Hein, Nick (FBP) 6
Heling, Tim (OBR) 6
Lennart, Paul (JVs) 6
Whalen, Pete (LEF) 6
HR
Lopez, Dave (MPD) 2
Laabs, Steve (CP) 1
Belter, Eric (SB) 1
Gonzalez, Jeremy (MPD) 1
Rapp, Thomas (SB) 1
Mikula, Jason (KAS) 1
Vilkoski, Joe (CP) 1
Catenacci, Jared (LEF) 1
Adamski, Chris (LW) 1
Switzer, Marcus (MPD) 1
Kroll, Jeremy (ROY) 1
Weist, Rob (JVs) 1
Rappl, Scott (ROY) 1
Searle, Mike (FBP) 1
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 1
Lennart, Paul (JVs) 1
Dillion, Bob (FBP) 1
RBI
Lewandowski, Tom (FBP) 8
Biever, Justin (SMA) 7
Hein, Nick (FBP) 7
Finnegan, Sean (CP) 7
Laabs, Steve (CP) 6
Brand, Joe (LW) 6
Schmitt, Troy (CP) 6
Heling, Tim (OBR) 6
SB
Beringer, Michael (VC) 5
Weber, Adam (LEF) 4
Thurber, Brad (VC) 4
Szuslik, Josh (CH) 3
Sparks, Jeremy (LEF) 3
Oberlander, Joe (IND) 3
Hein, Nick (FBP) 3
PITCHING LEADERS
WINS
Brand, Joe (LW) 3
Weber, Adam (LEF) 3
Karpinski, Justin (IND) 2
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 2
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 2
Miller, Adam (ROY) 2
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 2
ERA
Landgraf, Tony (KAS) 0.70
Slama, Mike (FBP) 0.78
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 1.75
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 1.84
Behling, Chris (FBP) 2.33
Weber, Adam (LEF) 2.63
Brand, Joe (LW) 2.80
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 2.80
STRIKE OUTS
Wilfrath, Dan (OBR) 28
Brand, Joe (LW) 24
Gramarosa, Michael (JVs) 19
Beringer, Michael (VC) 18
Weber, Adam (LEF) 17
Slama, Mike (FBP) 16
Karpinski, Justin (IND) 16
Kuriatnyk, Jimmy (CP) 15
Miller, Adam (ROY) 15
2007-05-20
May saw the Milwaukee Baseball League start the season with no rain-outs, a first this millenium. Three teams broke out of the gate with perfect 4-0 records, including Open Division rivals O'Brien's / Harley Davidson and Long Wongs, and American Division leader Leff's / Spancrete. Each of those teams have a long history dating back to the Milwaukee County Open and Minor, showing that franchise stability and experience sometimes payoff. In the Minor, two South Milwaukee franchises have set the pace as 2006 League Champ (and 2003) Kasper's and South Milwaukee Arcade have both started at 3-1. In the American Division, Club Paragon / Milwaukee Sporting Goods is keeping within striking distance of Leff's / Spancrete with a 3-1 record. In the National Division, PJ's Royals and Franklin Barber Plumbing are locked at 3-1, although don't count out perennial power Supreme Builders now that they are getting several players back from college and injury. Home run totals are up on the year as the league eclipsed last year's full season home run total in May alone (stats will be emailed shortly, and league leaders will be posted onsite). A new influx of solid players, many with college experience, is the apparent cause of the power surge. As is usually the case, the mantra of the league leaders remains pitching, pitching, pitching, as teams with both quantity and quality of pitching have the best records.
Memorial Day weekend no games.
Winning managers please submit your game scores by Monday evening by internet so I can send them to the Journal Sentinel and keep track of standings more efficiently (read as: so I don't have to do it three times a week as scores come in). Please assign the task to somebody on your team if you are not a regular internet user.
May 19 & 20 Results
Long Wongs 8 Tracks 4
Long Wongs improved to 4-0 on the season, reversing their trend of starting slow the past few years. Tracks grinded to a 4-1 lead after five innings on the strength of solid pitching by Conner Broderick and several timely hits. In the sixth, with one out, Long Wongs' Kirk Spano and Bruce Smeby put the ball in play into holes and reached base on bobbles. Josh Sopczak, Aaron Krueger and Joe Brand all got two out hits to drive in runs to complete the opportunistic rally. Brian Jaeger led off the seventh with a double, was moved over on a fielders choice and scored on Smeby's RBI ground out to add an insurance run. Brand got the win and Sopczak the save.
Johnny V's 7 PJ's Royals 0
Mike Gramarossa fired a complete game shutout by limiting the Royals to 5 hits while striking out 5. Dan Marx and Tom Librizzi had 2 hits and 2 RBI's.
Magoo's Indians 5 Club Paragon 4
Club Paragon 13 Magoo's Indians 3
In the second game of the doubleheader, another great game was thrown by Jimmy Kuriatnyk by only allowing 3 runs on 5 hits. Timely hitting by Troy Schmitt, Sean Finnegan, and Bryan Ureda keyed a big offensive outburst. The final nail in the coffin came in the sixth inning, when Joe Vilkoski had a two run blast over the left field fence.
O'Brien's / Milw HD 8 Supreme Builders 7
Joel Rechlitz hit a bases loaded single scoring two in the bottom of the seventh that capped off this come from behind victory, as O'brien's/MHD scored three in the last frame. There were three lead changes with Supreme taking a 5-2 advantage into the bottom of the fifth. OB's/MHD scored two in the fifth and one in the sixth to tie the game going into the seventh. SB's Tom Rapp led off the inning with a homerun and Supreme added another run before the inning ended. Starter Ryan Diaz came out to work the bottom of the seventh but would not get an out as OB's/MHD loaded the bases and scored the first run on Jon Stocks single before Rechlitz hit a sharp grounder that caught the lip of the grass and bounced over the shortstop for the game winner. Dan Wilfrath struck out nine for the third straight game to get the win. OB's/MHD Tim Heling was 3-4 with a double a two RBI's.
Franklin Barber Plumbing 12 MPD 2
South Milwaukee Arcade 11 Colonel Hart's 0
South Milwaukee Arcade 14 Colonel Hart's 7
Leff's / Spancrete 5 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 4
Leff's / Spancrete 7 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 2
Kasper's 10 Treat's Blue Jays 0
Kasper's 4 Treat's Blue Jays 1
Kasper's broke a 1-1 tie in the 7th scoring three in the top of the inning to provide the margin.
Memorial Day weekend no games.
Winning managers please submit your game scores by Monday evening by internet so I can send them to the Journal Sentinel and keep track of standings more efficiently (read as: so I don't have to do it three times a week as scores come in). Please assign the task to somebody on your team if you are not a regular internet user.
May 19 & 20 Results
Long Wongs 8 Tracks 4
Long Wongs improved to 4-0 on the season, reversing their trend of starting slow the past few years. Tracks grinded to a 4-1 lead after five innings on the strength of solid pitching by Conner Broderick and several timely hits. In the sixth, with one out, Long Wongs' Kirk Spano and Bruce Smeby put the ball in play into holes and reached base on bobbles. Josh Sopczak, Aaron Krueger and Joe Brand all got two out hits to drive in runs to complete the opportunistic rally. Brian Jaeger led off the seventh with a double, was moved over on a fielders choice and scored on Smeby's RBI ground out to add an insurance run. Brand got the win and Sopczak the save.
Johnny V's 7 PJ's Royals 0
Mike Gramarossa fired a complete game shutout by limiting the Royals to 5 hits while striking out 5. Dan Marx and Tom Librizzi had 2 hits and 2 RBI's.
Magoo's Indians 5 Club Paragon 4
Club Paragon 13 Magoo's Indians 3
In the second game of the doubleheader, another great game was thrown by Jimmy Kuriatnyk by only allowing 3 runs on 5 hits. Timely hitting by Troy Schmitt, Sean Finnegan, and Bryan Ureda keyed a big offensive outburst. The final nail in the coffin came in the sixth inning, when Joe Vilkoski had a two run blast over the left field fence.
O'Brien's / Milw HD 8 Supreme Builders 7
Joel Rechlitz hit a bases loaded single scoring two in the bottom of the seventh that capped off this come from behind victory, as O'brien's/MHD scored three in the last frame. There were three lead changes with Supreme taking a 5-2 advantage into the bottom of the fifth. OB's/MHD scored two in the fifth and one in the sixth to tie the game going into the seventh. SB's Tom Rapp led off the inning with a homerun and Supreme added another run before the inning ended. Starter Ryan Diaz came out to work the bottom of the seventh but would not get an out as OB's/MHD loaded the bases and scored the first run on Jon Stocks single before Rechlitz hit a sharp grounder that caught the lip of the grass and bounced over the shortstop for the game winner. Dan Wilfrath struck out nine for the third straight game to get the win. OB's/MHD Tim Heling was 3-4 with a double a two RBI's.
Franklin Barber Plumbing 12 MPD 2
South Milwaukee Arcade 11 Colonel Hart's 0
South Milwaukee Arcade 14 Colonel Hart's 7
Leff's / Spancrete 5 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 4
Leff's / Spancrete 7 Varsity Club Bulldawgs 2
Kasper's 10 Treat's Blue Jays 0
Kasper's 4 Treat's Blue Jays 1
Kasper's broke a 1-1 tie in the 7th scoring three in the top of the inning to provide the margin.
2007-05-13
Mother's Day Weekend games, May 12-13, 2007:
O'Brien's / Milwaukee HD 5 Johnny V's 4
Reunited in 2007 in the same division, the longest running rivalry in the MBL (dating back to 1986 Tosa Grads vs. Twins Tap) showcased O'Brien's / Milw. HD and Johnny V's. The teams kicked off an early season doubleheader on a cool Staurday night with two of the league's top pitchers, Dan Wilfrath and Mike Gramarosa going head to head in game one. O'Brien's scored first on Luke Sankey's two RBI single in the second inning. OB's tacked on a run in the third and it stayed 3-0 until the bottom of the sixth when JV's Paul Lennart led off with a homerun and Dan Goral drove in another run leaving OB's a 3-2 lead going into the seventh. Wilfrath (9K) gave way to closer Tim Heling in the seventh. Johnny V's pushed across two runs in the top of the seventh with RBI singles by Paul Lennart and Lee Kleszcynski, giving Johnny V's a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh. With JV's sticking with Gramarosa, O'Briens's loaded the bases with none retired and won on Chris Sanders' bases loaded single to score two and end this well played game.
O'Brien's / Milw HD 13 Johnny V's 6
OB's jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings and cruised to a win in the nightcap. OB's Luke Sankey pitched 4.2 innings with seven strikeouts to get the win. Chris Sanders had three hits with three runs and two RBI's. Doug Dollhopf and Jim Vielbaum added two hits each for OB's/MHD. Johnny V's star pitcher Mike Gramarosa showed he could hit as well as pitch. Playing four positions in game two (1B, 2B, SS, and CF, though not all at once, leaving Bugs Bunny's record intact) he had two hits including a three run homerun. Rob Weist added a solo shot for Johnny V's.
Franklin Barber 15 / Tracks 5
Franklin Barber 17 / Tracks 0
Club Paragon 20 Texx's Blue Jays 0
The Phillies second victory came behind several first year players. Jimmy Kuriatnyk went seven shut out innings for the complete game victory, giving up only four hits, and striking out ten. On a huge offensive day, first year catcher Steve Laabs led the team with four hits, scored three times, and had two RBIs. Along with him, Bryan Ureda and Mike Jelacic both had two hits each and scored twice. Not to be left out, veterans Bobby Jankowski and Joe Vilkoski each had multi hit and multi RBI days.
Varsity Club 10 Tosa Colonel Hart's 2
Long Wong's 12 Milw PD 11
In the opening game of a Mother's Day doubleheader, Long Wongs and the Milwaukee Police Department (the longest tenured team in the MBL dating to the 1930s) engaged in a slugfest. Long Wong's tallied four runs in the bottom of the first on five singles to take a 4-0 lead after one. Then the MPD fireworks began as they scored five runs in the second on two doubles and a home run. On the day, Marcus Switzer of MPD went 2 of 4 with two doubles in what would be a record making day for him. Also mashing for MPD were Bob Welch (3-4, 3 dbl, 1r, 2bi) and Jeremy Gonzalez 3-4, HR, 3r, 2bi). Long Wongs got ahead in the third with four more runs using two singles, two walks and a two out double by Randy Kumm to take a the lead. In the fourth, Chris Adamski turned on a two strike pitch and put one over the left field wall driving in Adam Graves to give Long Wongs' relief pitcher Joe Brand enough room to hold off the MPD bats. MPD never regained the lead but kept the pressure on throughout, scoring three times in the top of the seventh to account for the final score. Adam Graves (3-4), Josh Sopczak (2-3) and Paul Sinklair (2-4) had multiple hit games for the Wongers.
Long Wongs 14 Milw PD 7
Long Wongs jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings, fuled by a nine run outburst in the second which included two batters taking one for the team and a two out, two run, line drive single by Kirk Spano (2-4, hbp, 2bi, 2r). Long Wongs' Spano, Tom Mortonson (3-4, hbp, 1bi, 3r) and Bruce Smeby (3-4, bb, 3bi, 2r) had multiple hit games to lead the balanced offense. Josh Sopzcak earned the win by starting and then re-entering from the OF when MPD put pressure on in the middle of the game. Included in that pressure was 54 years young Marcus Switzer's 2 run blast over the 375 sign in left field in the 5th. That home run broke Switzer's own record as the veteranest player with a home run.
Leff's / Spancrete 8 South Milwaukee Arcade 1
PJ's Royals 6 Supreme Builders 3
The Royals had trouble getting it going offensively but were able to put up 6 runs. They were led by Joe Cefalu (2 for 3), Steve Rappl (3 for 4), and John Logan who went 1 for 2 and scored 3 runs. Alex Arcano got the win allowing 2 runs over 6 innings.
PJ's Royals 6 Supreme Builders 2
Adam Miller got his second complete game win of the year. Offensively the Royals were led by Scott Rappl and Jeremy Kroll, both hitting 2 run home runs.
Kasper's 13 Planet Markey's Indians 7
O'Brien's / Milwaukee HD 5 Johnny V's 4
Reunited in 2007 in the same division, the longest running rivalry in the MBL (dating back to 1986 Tosa Grads vs. Twins Tap) showcased O'Brien's / Milw. HD and Johnny V's. The teams kicked off an early season doubleheader on a cool Staurday night with two of the league's top pitchers, Dan Wilfrath and Mike Gramarosa going head to head in game one. O'Brien's scored first on Luke Sankey's two RBI single in the second inning. OB's tacked on a run in the third and it stayed 3-0 until the bottom of the sixth when JV's Paul Lennart led off with a homerun and Dan Goral drove in another run leaving OB's a 3-2 lead going into the seventh. Wilfrath (9K) gave way to closer Tim Heling in the seventh. Johnny V's pushed across two runs in the top of the seventh with RBI singles by Paul Lennart and Lee Kleszcynski, giving Johnny V's a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh. With JV's sticking with Gramarosa, O'Briens's loaded the bases with none retired and won on Chris Sanders' bases loaded single to score two and end this well played game.
O'Brien's / Milw HD 13 Johnny V's 6
OB's jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings and cruised to a win in the nightcap. OB's Luke Sankey pitched 4.2 innings with seven strikeouts to get the win. Chris Sanders had three hits with three runs and two RBI's. Doug Dollhopf and Jim Vielbaum added two hits each for OB's/MHD. Johnny V's star pitcher Mike Gramarosa showed he could hit as well as pitch. Playing four positions in game two (1B, 2B, SS, and CF, though not all at once, leaving Bugs Bunny's record intact) he had two hits including a three run homerun. Rob Weist added a solo shot for Johnny V's.
Franklin Barber 15 / Tracks 5
Franklin Barber 17 / Tracks 0
Club Paragon 20 Texx's Blue Jays 0
The Phillies second victory came behind several first year players. Jimmy Kuriatnyk went seven shut out innings for the complete game victory, giving up only four hits, and striking out ten. On a huge offensive day, first year catcher Steve Laabs led the team with four hits, scored three times, and had two RBIs. Along with him, Bryan Ureda and Mike Jelacic both had two hits each and scored twice. Not to be left out, veterans Bobby Jankowski and Joe Vilkoski each had multi hit and multi RBI days.
Varsity Club 10 Tosa Colonel Hart's 2
Long Wong's 12 Milw PD 11
In the opening game of a Mother's Day doubleheader, Long Wongs and the Milwaukee Police Department (the longest tenured team in the MBL dating to the 1930s) engaged in a slugfest. Long Wong's tallied four runs in the bottom of the first on five singles to take a 4-0 lead after one. Then the MPD fireworks began as they scored five runs in the second on two doubles and a home run. On the day, Marcus Switzer of MPD went 2 of 4 with two doubles in what would be a record making day for him. Also mashing for MPD were Bob Welch (3-4, 3 dbl, 1r, 2bi) and Jeremy Gonzalez 3-4, HR, 3r, 2bi). Long Wongs got ahead in the third with four more runs using two singles, two walks and a two out double by Randy Kumm to take a the lead. In the fourth, Chris Adamski turned on a two strike pitch and put one over the left field wall driving in Adam Graves to give Long Wongs' relief pitcher Joe Brand enough room to hold off the MPD bats. MPD never regained the lead but kept the pressure on throughout, scoring three times in the top of the seventh to account for the final score. Adam Graves (3-4), Josh Sopczak (2-3) and Paul Sinklair (2-4) had multiple hit games for the Wongers.
Long Wongs 14 Milw PD 7
Long Wongs jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings, fuled by a nine run outburst in the second which included two batters taking one for the team and a two out, two run, line drive single by Kirk Spano (2-4, hbp, 2bi, 2r). Long Wongs' Spano, Tom Mortonson (3-4, hbp, 1bi, 3r) and Bruce Smeby (3-4, bb, 3bi, 2r) had multiple hit games to lead the balanced offense. Josh Sopzcak earned the win by starting and then re-entering from the OF when MPD put pressure on in the middle of the game. Included in that pressure was 54 years young Marcus Switzer's 2 run blast over the 375 sign in left field in the 5th. That home run broke Switzer's own record as the veteranest player with a home run.
Leff's / Spancrete 8 South Milwaukee Arcade 1
PJ's Royals 6 Supreme Builders 3
The Royals had trouble getting it going offensively but were able to put up 6 runs. They were led by Joe Cefalu (2 for 3), Steve Rappl (3 for 4), and John Logan who went 1 for 2 and scored 3 runs. Alex Arcano got the win allowing 2 runs over 6 innings.
PJ's Royals 6 Supreme Builders 2
Adam Miller got his second complete game win of the year. Offensively the Royals were led by Scott Rappl and Jeremy Kroll, both hitting 2 run home runs.
Kasper's 13 Planet Markey's Indians 7
2007-05-05
Long Wongs 4 Kasper's 0
Opening night in the Milwaukee Baseball League started with a match-up of the defending Champion Kasper's club against a Long Wongs team in generational transition. With the wind blowing firmly in at Zirkel Field on a cold night the clubs settled into a pitcher's duel. Kasper's veteran starter Tony Landgraf pitched his typically solid game but was touched for four runs in the second as Long Wongs' batters put seven consecutive balls in play. Though netting only two hits in the second, Long Wongs was able to push four runs across on solid base running, early season fielding by the Kasper's infield and a sac fly by Aaron Krueger. Jason Mikula who started at third base and had one of Kasper's three singles relieved in the fifth and struck out five Long Wongers to keep it close for Kasper's. Long Wongs' starter Joe Brand wouldn't allow Kasper's to close the gap however, as he stubbornly held Kasper's to no more than two baserunners in any inning and allowed only three hits while throwing an eight strike-out complete game to open the season. Long Wongs' defense supported the pitching performance with Brian Jaeger making two diving plays on the day, as well as, a clean pick-and-tag on an attempted steal of third, Tom Mortonson and Ben Garvey chasing down several fly balls in the outfield and Adam Graves playing a flawless first base including a swipe tag.
Helen's Indians 11 Franklin Barber Plumbing 5
On a brisk night at Joe Harden Field Franklin battled the new look Indians. Franklin took an early lead with 3 runs in the first, but the Indians battled back with 2 in the bottom of the first to make it 3-2 at the end of one. Franklin added one run each in the second and third, while the Indians added two in the second and one in the third to make it a 5-5 tie through 3 innings. Indian's rookie Justin Karpinski then held the Franklin offense to no runs his final two innings finishing with 11 strike-outs on the day. The Indians went on the attack with 3 runs in the 4th and 3 more in the 5th led by Joe Franzen (1-1, 4bb, 3r), Steve Perez (2-3, 3RBI) and Jason Thorn (3-3, 3SB, 2r, 1RBI). Doug Fremut closed with a scoreless 6th as the game ended on time.
Johnny V's 12 Blue Jays 1
2006 Pitcher of the Year, Mike Gramarossa pitched 6 solid innings to get the win. Mike struck out 9 without walking a batter. Johnny V's took advantage of 13 walks and 4 hit by pitches to score 12 runs. Rob Weist drove in 3 runs and Dan Marx reached base 5 times via 4 BB's and a double.
Texx's Royals 18 Varsity Club 10
It was a cold and windy opening night, all the children were bundled up tight, and all through the line-ups the bats weren't a bit light. The Bulldawgs came out hot to open the season, scoring 7 runs in the first inning. Varsity Club fought back, but was unable to keep up as everyone in the Royals lineup contributed as they finished with eighteen runs tallied on the night. Adam Miller threw a warrior like complete game and got the win.
South Milwaukee Arcade 10 MPD 7
Club Paragon 9 Tracks 3
With solid pitching by newcomers Sean Finnegan and Bryan Ureda, Club Paragon was able to set the tone early in the game for the Opening Day win. Key hitting by Joe Vilkoski and Mike Grabek, along with a huge three run homer by Steve Laabs in the bottom of the 4th, allowed the Phillies to gain the lead early and hold off Tracks for the remainder of the game. A total team effort went a long way in the win.
Leff's 11 Supreme Builders 10
O'Brien's 14 Tosa Colonel Hart's 1
Dan Wilfrath scattered four hits while striking out 10 leading O'Brien's / Milw HD to an opening day victory. Wilfrath didn't walk a batter and allowed only one unearned run, while Tim Heling had four RBI in a quick 1 hour 25 minute game (take note MLB American Leaguers).
Opening night in the Milwaukee Baseball League started with a match-up of the defending Champion Kasper's club against a Long Wongs team in generational transition. With the wind blowing firmly in at Zirkel Field on a cold night the clubs settled into a pitcher's duel. Kasper's veteran starter Tony Landgraf pitched his typically solid game but was touched for four runs in the second as Long Wongs' batters put seven consecutive balls in play. Though netting only two hits in the second, Long Wongs was able to push four runs across on solid base running, early season fielding by the Kasper's infield and a sac fly by Aaron Krueger. Jason Mikula who started at third base and had one of Kasper's three singles relieved in the fifth and struck out five Long Wongers to keep it close for Kasper's. Long Wongs' starter Joe Brand wouldn't allow Kasper's to close the gap however, as he stubbornly held Kasper's to no more than two baserunners in any inning and allowed only three hits while throwing an eight strike-out complete game to open the season. Long Wongs' defense supported the pitching performance with Brian Jaeger making two diving plays on the day, as well as, a clean pick-and-tag on an attempted steal of third, Tom Mortonson and Ben Garvey chasing down several fly balls in the outfield and Adam Graves playing a flawless first base including a swipe tag.
Helen's Indians 11 Franklin Barber Plumbing 5
On a brisk night at Joe Harden Field Franklin battled the new look Indians. Franklin took an early lead with 3 runs in the first, but the Indians battled back with 2 in the bottom of the first to make it 3-2 at the end of one. Franklin added one run each in the second and third, while the Indians added two in the second and one in the third to make it a 5-5 tie through 3 innings. Indian's rookie Justin Karpinski then held the Franklin offense to no runs his final two innings finishing with 11 strike-outs on the day. The Indians went on the attack with 3 runs in the 4th and 3 more in the 5th led by Joe Franzen (1-1, 4bb, 3r), Steve Perez (2-3, 3RBI) and Jason Thorn (3-3, 3SB, 2r, 1RBI). Doug Fremut closed with a scoreless 6th as the game ended on time.
Johnny V's 12 Blue Jays 1
2006 Pitcher of the Year, Mike Gramarossa pitched 6 solid innings to get the win. Mike struck out 9 without walking a batter. Johnny V's took advantage of 13 walks and 4 hit by pitches to score 12 runs. Rob Weist drove in 3 runs and Dan Marx reached base 5 times via 4 BB's and a double.
Texx's Royals 18 Varsity Club 10
It was a cold and windy opening night, all the children were bundled up tight, and all through the line-ups the bats weren't a bit light. The Bulldawgs came out hot to open the season, scoring 7 runs in the first inning. Varsity Club fought back, but was unable to keep up as everyone in the Royals lineup contributed as they finished with eighteen runs tallied on the night. Adam Miller threw a warrior like complete game and got the win.
South Milwaukee Arcade 10 MPD 7
Club Paragon 9 Tracks 3
With solid pitching by newcomers Sean Finnegan and Bryan Ureda, Club Paragon was able to set the tone early in the game for the Opening Day win. Key hitting by Joe Vilkoski and Mike Grabek, along with a huge three run homer by Steve Laabs in the bottom of the 4th, allowed the Phillies to gain the lead early and hold off Tracks for the remainder of the game. A total team effort went a long way in the win.
Leff's 11 Supreme Builders 10
O'Brien's 14 Tosa Colonel Hart's 1
Dan Wilfrath scattered four hits while striking out 10 leading O'Brien's / Milw HD to an opening day victory. Wilfrath didn't walk a batter and allowed only one unearned run, while Tim Heling had four RBI in a quick 1 hour 25 minute game (take note MLB American Leaguers).
2007-04-26
Opening Days!!!
That's right MBL has two of them. Games at Zirkel and Harden Fields Saturday night May 5th at 5:30 and 8pm. Also, games at Simmons and Kuenn Sunday May 6th at noon and 2:30pm. Come out and see Milwaukee County's ametuer baseball league.
New players: We have had about 50 new player applications sent in the past month. Some players have found teams, although most team rosters are fairly full. There are a handful of teams that can use one or two more players. I have sent all "new player applications" to the managers in the league. If you are not contacted, your best bet is to go to a couple of games the first few weekends and talk to the managers after their games, particularly those who don't have a lot of guys on their benchs. Also, in June when players start to schedule vacations and some injuries occur is another good opportunity to visit with managers after games to see about playing the second half of the season and preparing for next year.
We would love to expand in the future, however, all new teams must have a diamond to play half of their games on from this point forward until Milwaukee County renovates a couple of secondary diamonds into game quality fields. (Feel free to contact your County Supervisor to ask them to allocate more money back to the parks, as the park's budget has been slashed relentlessly for a decade now; and reduce funding instead for other items where broad based community benefits are not apparent. The Milwaukee County Parks system is a part of the fabric of the area which virtually all area residents benefit from. The parks help sustain and improve the quality of life in the Milwaukee area. This is vitally important to many people, but especially to young people and their families, which in turn is important to the ultimate economic development of the region.) So, if you would like an expansion team in 2008, you will need a sponsor(s) to cover at least $800 of team fees (with $500 due at our first meeting in January 2008), a diamond, such as a high school diamond, that can be used very inexpensively and a fifteen man roster.
Note: The games on 5-12 between Johnny V's and O'Brien's are at 5:30pm and 8pm.
That's right MBL has two of them. Games at Zirkel and Harden Fields Saturday night May 5th at 5:30 and 8pm. Also, games at Simmons and Kuenn Sunday May 6th at noon and 2:30pm. Come out and see Milwaukee County's ametuer baseball league.
Winning managers, remember to submit game summaries, with a line or two at least, about the game by Monday evening.
Two teams aren't paid in full, please pay in full by May 4th at lunch time, or you will forfeit your first game and be subject to a $130 forfeit fee for umps and the scorekeeper. I will be having lunch on May 4th from 11:45am to 1pm at Club Paragon. I will have your baseballs there as well that day. Managers, your outstanding checks are all being deposited on May 4th. I also have baseballs and scorebooks for 2 teams. Remember to EMAIL rosters using the roster form above by Friday to Jim and Kirk.New players: We have had about 50 new player applications sent in the past month. Some players have found teams, although most team rosters are fairly full. There are a handful of teams that can use one or two more players. I have sent all "new player applications" to the managers in the league. If you are not contacted, your best bet is to go to a couple of games the first few weekends and talk to the managers after their games, particularly those who don't have a lot of guys on their benchs. Also, in June when players start to schedule vacations and some injuries occur is another good opportunity to visit with managers after games to see about playing the second half of the season and preparing for next year.
We would love to expand in the future, however, all new teams must have a diamond to play half of their games on from this point forward until Milwaukee County renovates a couple of secondary diamonds into game quality fields. (Feel free to contact your County Supervisor to ask them to allocate more money back to the parks, as the park's budget has been slashed relentlessly for a decade now; and reduce funding instead for other items where broad based community benefits are not apparent. The Milwaukee County Parks system is a part of the fabric of the area which virtually all area residents benefit from. The parks help sustain and improve the quality of life in the Milwaukee area. This is vitally important to many people, but especially to young people and their families, which in turn is important to the ultimate economic development of the region.) So, if you would like an expansion team in 2008, you will need a sponsor(s) to cover at least $800 of team fees (with $500 due at our first meeting in January 2008), a diamond, such as a high school diamond, that can be used very inexpensively and a fifteen man roster.
Note: The games on 5-12 between Johnny V's and O'Brien's are at 5:30pm and 8pm.
2007-04-13
Balance of Team Fee Due NOW:
$1550 Saturday/Sunday only teams.
$1775 Friday/Saturday/Sunday teams.
$1550 Saturday/Sunday only teams.
$1775 Friday/Saturday/Sunday teams.
If your team fee isn't in, please contact me ASAP to make arrangements to get it in.
I emailed the schedules to managers and it will be posted shortly.
Below is the May schedule (note the 5:00 start times on Sunday May 13):
5-May
Sat 5:30 Zirkel
3 v 5
Sat 8 Zirkel
2 v 8
Sat 5:30 Harden
11 v 13
Sat 8 Harden
9 v 15
6-May
Sun 12 Simmons
12 v 14
Sun 2:30 Simmons
1 v 7
Sun 12 Rainbow
4 v 6
Sun 2:30 Rainbow
10 v 16
12-May
Sat 5:30 Harden
1 v 2
Sat 8 Harden
2 v 1
Sat 5:30 Zirkel
8 v 10
Sat 8 Zirkel
7 v 9
Sat 5:30 Aaron
13 v 16
Sat 8 Aaron
16 v 13
13-May
Sun 12 Zirkel
3 v 4
Sun 2:30 Zirkel
4 v 3
Sun 5:00 Zirkel
5 v 11
Sun 12 Kuenn
12 v 6
Sun 2:30 Kuenn
14 v 15
Sun 5:00 Kuenn
15 v 14
19-May
Sat 5:30 Harden
10 v 11
Sat 8 Harden
11 v 10
Sat 5:30 Simmons
16 v 3
Sat 8 Simmons
2 v 15
Sat 5:30 Kuenn
6 v 7
Sat 8 Kuenn
7 v 6
20-May
Sun 12 Harden
4 v 13
Sun 2:30 Harden
1 v 14
Sun 12 Zirkel
5 v 8
Sun 2:30 Zirkel
8 v 5
Sun 12 Simmons
9 v 12
Sun 2:30 Simmons
12 v 9
2007-04-05
Final Pre-season
Manager's Meeting!
MANDATORY
Sunday April 15
at 6pm at O'Brien's Pub:
located on Vliet Street/50th Street
across the road from Wick Field.
Balance of Team Fee Due:
$1550 Saturday/Sunday only teams.
$1775 Friday/Saturday/Sunday teams.
Schedule, scorecards, scorebook and baseballs will be handed out at meeting.
We will also have a short presentation from the Old Time Ballplayer's Association of WI. Their organization costs $10 to join per year. The membership pays for itself in half price Brewer's tickets many times over. Membership also includs invitations to exclusive engagements with high end baseball guest speakers, recent speakers have included Bud Selig, Gord Ash, Doug Melvin, Bob Uecker and various players and media. Please bring $10 to join, you won't be disappointed (consider including a membership for your players with their player fee or collect $10 extra for the membership). The Old Time Ballplayers' Association of WI is a member of the older Chicago chapter which can be visited at http://www.oldtimeballplayers.com/ They will be having their spring Jamboree on Thursday night April 12 at Serb Hall at 5:30pm which for $10 includes dinner and likelihood of meeting/hearing local baseball celebs. Kirk Spano, Jim Rinelli and Brian Peters will be attending to represent the MBL, all league managers, players, sponsors and friends are invited, we hope to see you there.
So far we have the May schedule. Here it is:
Manager's Meeting!
MANDATORY
Sunday April 15
at 6pm at O'Brien's Pub:
located on Vliet Street/50th Street
across the road from Wick Field.
Balance of Team Fee Due:
$1550 Saturday/Sunday only teams.
$1775 Friday/Saturday/Sunday teams.
Schedule, scorecards, scorebook and baseballs will be handed out at meeting.
We will also have a short presentation from the Old Time Ballplayer's Association of WI. Their organization costs $10 to join per year. The membership pays for itself in half price Brewer's tickets many times over. Membership also includs invitations to exclusive engagements with high end baseball guest speakers, recent speakers have included Bud Selig, Gord Ash, Doug Melvin, Bob Uecker and various players and media. Please bring $10 to join, you won't be disappointed (consider including a membership for your players with their player fee or collect $10 extra for the membership). The Old Time Ballplayers' Association of WI is a member of the older Chicago chapter which can be visited at http://www.oldtimeballplayers.com/ They will be having their spring Jamboree on Thursday night April 12 at Serb Hall at 5:30pm which for $10 includes dinner and likelihood of meeting/hearing local baseball celebs. Kirk Spano, Jim Rinelli and Brian Peters will be attending to represent the MBL, all league managers, players, sponsors and friends are invited, we hope to see you there.
So far we have the May schedule. Here it is:
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