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.
