Monroe Senior League results through May 26
Monroe - Old rivals Brazen Head and FGFP picked up where they let off in 2005 in a tight battle won by FGFP in a squeaker, 7-6. Bruce “Doc” Fisher led the charge, going 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs. Charlie Williams (2-for-3, run, RBI, 2B) and Mike “The Hammer” Hannon (2-for-3) also contributed in a hard-fought battle. In the top of the seventh with two out and the winning run at the plate, “Johnny Drama” of Brazen Head hit a deep fly ball to centerfield which Wally Popalio snatched from going over the fence. In other league action: Pro Motion defeated Monroe Temple 21-5 in five innings. Eric Mayfield went 5-for-5 with five RBIs and Al Smith also went 5-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs. Rick Hershener got the win in a fine pitching performance. Neil Hoyt picked up his third victory of the season and Frank Palmari had a bases clearing double to help Loyal Tire defeat Master Chimney 13-3. Steve Smith stayed hot both at bat and defensively, and Pete Lanaro was like a cat behind the plate. Mike Gregory was stellar on the hot corner and Jimmy Hogankamp had a couple of hits. Tommy D’s defeated the Captains Table 10-3. Nick Sansalone had a three-run home run and four RBIs and John Lawson had two hits, including a home run. Chris Fico chipped in with two hits. Tommy Gilbert held the hot Table bats in check. Nebrasky Plumbing renewed its rivalry with Billy Ball with a seesaw 19-18 win. Ray Klopchin went 4-for-4, Kevin Fisher and John Gerbacia had three hits apiece and Tom McDermott hit a three-run homer. Mike Wolfe entered in relief and earned the win. Mike Dowen was the star of the game going 4-4 and pitching J.B. McMinnion’s to a 3-0 record with a 10-3 win over Monroe Jewelers. Upcoming schedule for June 6-9: Tuesday, June 6 8 p.m. Wallace & Berry v. Captains Table Tuesday, June 6 9:30 p.m. Billy Ball v. Monroe Temple Wednesday, June 7 7:15 p.m. Monroe Temple v. Nebrasky Plumbing Wednesday, June 7 9 p.m. J.B. McMinnions v. Master Chimney Thursday, June 8 7:15 p.m. Billy Ball v. Brazen Head Thursday, June 8 9 p.m. FGFP v. Nebrasky Plumbing Friday, June 9 6:30 p.m. Captains Table v. J.B. McMinnions Friday, June 9 8:15 p.m. Loyal Tire v. Wallace & Berry Friday, June 9 10 p.m. Master Chimney v. Tommy D’s All games are played at Smith Clove Park. Information for this report was provided by Greg O’Connor, based on game summaries provided by the league’s coaches and managers. For further information on the Monroe Senior Softball League, visit www.monroesl.com.