Games of January 29

In this year's recaps, I'm going to try to include some pertinent quotes from our players. Mike Sulyman, describing Sunday's chilly, sloppy twin bill, told me, "I want you to write these up like they were the greatest games ever-- suspenseful, down to the wire..." That's a tall order, considering the games were more like the kind where everyone's batting average has a lot of fun.

Sulyman 13, Parfrey 10
Mike Sulyman backed his own pitching with a 3-run HR, and Eric Schulman was 3-for-3 with 5 RBI. For Parfrey's team, Jorge Davila was 4-for-4. Parfrey's team trailed throughout, getting as close as 10-9 in the 5th. Defensive play of the game-- Mike Sulyman knocking down a Nate Sillman liner, and recovering it behind the mound to throw him out at first, with men on 2nd and 3rd and 2 outs.

Garcia 12, Melendez 9
In a slightly more suspenseful affair, Garcia's team nearly blew a 10-4 lead, but held on to win. Adam Garcia was 3-for-5 with 4 RBI, and Fritz was 4-for-5 with 2 doubles. Bobby Echevarria led Freddy's team-- he was 3-for-5 with 2 RBI. Defensive play of the game-- SS Ian Parfrey's diving backhand catch of a Mike Sulyman flare to short LF with the bases loaded and 2 outs.

No Softball Unless Announced by Havelock Hewes

Softball For The Love Of It's winter schedule has no games on it. Should we have a fair weather day and a playable field we may decide to play and put out an announcement of a game.

Games of January 7

Melendez 14, Garcia 8
Jorge Davila's 6th inning grand slam broke an 8-8 tie and gave Freddie Melendez his 2nd win of the year. Davila also hit a monster solo shot earlier in the game. Eric Schulman was 3-for-4 with a HR and 3 RBI. Garcia homered and drove in 3 in a losing effort, and Bobby Echevarria also homered.

Schmerler 9, Hewes 8
With two outs in the bottom of the 7th, Havelock Hewes served up a walkoff 3-run shot to Jorge Davila. Chris Pun added 3 hits.

Parfrey 14, Garcia 5
Jerry Ramirez drove in 3 runs as Parfrey coasted to his 2nd victory. Alex Rivera was 3-for-3 with a solo HR for Garcia's team.

Game on SATURDAY, January 7

Due to a better weather forecast on Saturday, we will be playing on Saturday (not Sunday), January 7 at 10 am at ps 141 (236th street in Riverdale). There will be a 9:20 pick-up in Manhattan at 96th and Broadway.

Opening Day 2012

Parfrey 10, Hewes 3
Ian Parfrey allowed 3 runs on 7 hits, and held Hewes's team scoreless over the final 6 innings. Sam Magnus was 2-for-2 with a home run and 3 RBI.

Melendez 9, Martinez 5
Freddie Melendez allowed only 4 hits enroute to a come from behind win. Adam Garcia's 2-run double tied the game in the bottom of the 6th, and then Mike Sulyman (3-for-5) cleared the bases with a 3-run triple.