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M.C. Rips Cagneys 31-3

BISHOP FIELD, NQ- The McInnis Carpentry Softball Club won big against a depleted Cagney's team 31-3 to move to 4-0 in Houghs Neck League action tonight.

Cagney's began the game with eight players. By the time the ninth showed up an insurmountable lead had been built. The Hammers, debuting their new Orange alternate uniforms, plated 7 in the second and had a 25-0 lead after four innings. The Hammers have outscored their opponents 82-32 this season.

"We're swinging the bats real well," said outfielder John Southern. "This team can flat out hit. You don't really get a break in this lineup. Our 5,6 and 7 hitters could easily bat 1,2 and 3 on most teams."

Greg Harper went 5 for 5 to raise his batting average to a blistering .718. John Martin went 3 for 3 while Bill Wysocki banged out four hits and Tom Fratolillo went 2 for 2 with a grand slam and five RBI.

Steve McInnis pitched 5 innings of shut-out ball to improve to 2-0 and lead his team to its second run-ruled shortened game of the year.

NOTES:

Steve Yocco served a one game suspension for being ejected in last weeks game against the Half Door... Tom Fratolillo matched a career game high with 5 RBI... Greg Harper's hitting streak continues at 21... the team record for runs in a game is 44. Scored against Mauri Electric in 2002... the teams win is their 85th in regular season play... Chris Smith reported no ill effects with his knee after going 1 for 2 from the plate.

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Hammers Washed Out Again

The rain continues to wreak havoc with the M.C. Club as tonights game against Local 103 has been postponed. This is the fourth rainout in seven games for the club. A make up date has not been announced.

Hammers & Half Door Washed Out

Last nights game against the Half Door was called after 2 innings of play. M.C. had a 12-4 lead when heavy rains & lightening forced the game to be canceled. All stats will not count as the game will be made up in it's entirety at a later date. This is the third rain-out for the M.C. Club in six games.

Buonopane Leads M.C. past Rags, 16-10

LeBREQUE FIELD, HN - Sal Buonapane got the start again and delivered by pitching five strong innings to lead McInnis Carpentry over the upstart Rags last night 16-10 at LeBreque Field.

Buonopane (2-0) picked up right where he left off from his last start against VFW last week, throwing strikes and getting ahead of batters early.

"Just give me the ball", said the 15 year veteran "I just go out there and throw strikes, put the pressure on the batters. I've got a good, solid defense behind me so I know if I can just get them to put it in play we'll be alright". In 12 innings of work he has not walked a batter. Buonopane left the mound with a 12-10 lead as Greg Harper came in for the final six outs.

The Rags club got off to a rousing start by scoring 4 runs in their first at bat. The lead didn't last as the veteran laden Hammers calmly answered by opening up with 8 runs to reclaim the lead. The Rags proved to be a team that may make some noise this year as they added several new players to their roster. They got as close as 10-7 and 12-10 before the M.C. Club scored 4 in the sixth to secure the win.

Scott Logan continued his torrid pace as he went 4-4 from the plate with a triple and HR. Logan has eight hits in the last two games with 10 RBI's. "It feels good", said the Hammers thirdbaseman "I can put the ball wherever I want right now. I'm that damn good!"

Leadoff hitter Greg Harper had another solid night from the plate going 3-5 and scoring 3 runs while shortstop Bill Wysocki went 3-3 with a sac fly and 3 RBI. Mike Aupperlee & Steve Yocco each had 3 hits as well.

With the win McInnis Carpentry improves to 3-0 on the young season.


Notes:

Mike Aupperlee is 5-6 since being inserted to the 2 spot in the batting order.... Tom Fratolillo was fined by league officials for violating league dress code (camouflage shorts & "jerk store" t-shirt).... Greg Harper extended his hitting streak to 20 games... Chris Smith reported minor soreness in his knee after a light workout on Sunday... RF John Southern started for the second straight game and chipped in with a hit and RBI.... Bubba Corkery is expected back in 1-2 weeks after a 6 year hiatus... Bobby Miller was back in the stands after missing last weeks game.... Mark Free's 1st inning single knocked in 2 runs to give M.C. an 8-4 lead... Steve McInnis has yet to cut his hair.... Sal Buonopane picked off a runner at first from behind the plate in the 7th inning

Nutley Golf Team

MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The Mark Nutley Golf Team recently wrapped up a successfull weekend of tournament play in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The team won the 7th annual Ron John's Cup. Several members of the Houghs Neck Softball League make up the team. The Morrell Club features players Mark Nutley, Brian Clifford, Matt Fratolillo and Rob Kane while John Gray and Tom Fratolillo represent McInnis Carpentry.

Logan, Hammers Rout VFW 22-8

LeBREQUE FIELD, HN- Scott Logan had 4 hits and 4 RBI including a two-run HR to help McInnis Carpentry roll past the VFW in Thursday night softball action from Houghs Neck.

Greg Harper had 3 hits while Mike Aupperlee went 3-5 from the plate as every starter in the Hammers lineup had a hit.

Sal Buonopane (1-0) pitched 5 innings of six hit ball to pick up the win in the run-rule shortened game.

Right fielder John Southern banged out two hits and picked up an RBI while short stop Billy Wysocki drove in 4 runs.

The M.C. club raced out to an early 8-1 lead only to see the VFW battle back to tie the game in the fourth inning. The tie was short lived though as the Hammers erupted for a 12 run bottom of the inning to put the game out of reach. Mike Cedrone, in his first at bat in over 25 years, drove in the final run which gave the M.C. club a 14 run lead thus ending the game.

McInnis Carpentry improves to 2-0 on the season.

Notes

Greg Harper's leadoff single extended his hitting streak to 19 games... Mike Cedrone was fined by league officials for breaking the league dress code (jeans and a polo shirt).... Bobby Miller missed his first game in 3 years.... Madison C. Logan attended her first ever softball game.... T.Fratt did not find his uniform until the final out of the game.... the 12 runs scored in the fourth inning was the third highest total in team history.... Steve McInnis made his first start at 2nd base in over 3 years... Mike Berry's start behind the plate triggered contract incentives.... only 8 beers were drank from the team 30 pack at the post game press conference.