BISHOP FIELD, NORTH QUINCY- The McInnis Carpentry softball team once again had little trouble getting by the new look Yesterday's team, cruising to a 21-4 win to improve to 11-3 on the season. Steve McInnis put up an almost identical pitching line from the team's first encounter, allowing only 8 hits in the game to run his record to 7-1.
Yesterday's got off to a good start as Justin Ellwood led off the game with a triple to left field and scored one batter later on Ray Phillis's sharp single to right. Poised for a big first inning the Stinga's then hit into a double play to squash any chance of extending their lead.
The Carpenters bounced back in a big way in the home half of the first, as the first four hitters combined to hit for the cycle. Greg Harper & Steve Yocco singled to set the stage for a three run home run to right center by Scott Logan. Billy Wysocki followed with a triple and scored on a sacrifice fly by John Gray to give the Hammers a 4-1 lead after one inning of play.
Big Yellow struck back and looked to make a game of it as John Southern, Mike Aupperlee and Mike Downey all had hits to start the inning. Dean Salvatore delivered a clutch hit to tie the game at 4 all.
The Hammers again had an answer, scoring 8 big runs to go up 12-4. The Black and Orange sent 12 batters to the plate, receiving hits from Sal Buonopane, Mark Free, Jeff Sheehan, Neal Plant, Yocco, Logan & Wysocki.
"We hit the ball real well tonight", said Hammers 1st Baseman Jeff Sheehan "They have a good team over there. Unfortunately they ran into a buzzsaw tonight. They way we were swinging the bats tonight, it we be tough for anyone to match that."
The Hammers outscored Yesterday's 9-0 through the last four innings to close out the game 21-4. "We had a tough night," said Yesteday's infielder Bill Marchand "They hit the ball well and we didn't. We'll turn this thing around though, we have the players here to do it and I believe we will. Our goal is to simply make the playoffs at this point. Once your in the postseason tournament anything can happen."
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Carpentry Wins Battle of the Manets 18-7 for 10th Win
The McInnis Carpentry softball club defeated the Manet 18-7 Wednesday night at LaBreque Field. The orange raced out to a 9-2 lead after two innings and went to the bench early in cruising to their 8th win in 7 games to improve to 10-3 on the season. Their only losses have come from Flanagans (0-2) and the Chefs (0-1).
McInnis Carpentry was the second incarnation of the Manet and the most successful in the bars history. They compiled an impressive 48-12 regular season record from 2002-2004 and reached the league semi-finals twice.
Steve McInnis was awarded ownership in 2005 and has sponsored the team since, which reached the championship series in '05 & '06.
Recap to come.
Cinquegrano Released, Career Possibly Over
QUINCY CENTER PLAZA, MA. (AP) — Fans were reacting with concern and dismay Friday to the news that the Hammers released shortstop Rob Cinquegrano after he was schedued to undergoing shoulder surgery next week that will end his season and possibly his career forever.
On WEEI radio's "Dennis & Callahan Show," Cinquegrano said, "We're still nailing down exactly what kind of surgery it's going to be. When asked if he thought it would end his season, Cinquegrano said yes. "My season is over, and there is a pretty decent chance I have played my last game in the Neck forever."
The former Carpentry star shortstop was re-signed in May despite reports of shoulder problems. He has yet set foot on the field this season.
"It got to a point where we had to make some decisions, and I'm going to have shoulder surgery on Monday of next week and then we're going to just kinda go from there," Cinquegrano said on the air. "If you use a scale of 1-10 and 10 is playing effecively in this league, I'm at about 3 right now."
Hammers manager Tom Fratolillo said the team hoped for the best for the ailing All Star.
"I think we always knew that this was a possibility. Something was wrong with his shoulder. We don't know how it happened. The most appropriate treatment was what our doctors recommended, you know ... the conservative route, strengthen it, see if he can get back and play effectively. I wish him the best and that he comes back and catches on with another team"
Fans at LaBreque Park were upset.
"That's too bad. That's too bad. I really like Cinka, and I was hoping he could come back by July and really help us. He's a great guy. I hope it isn't the end of his career," one fan said.
On WEEI radio's "Dennis & Callahan Show," Cinquegrano said, "We're still nailing down exactly what kind of surgery it's going to be. When asked if he thought it would end his season, Cinquegrano said yes. "My season is over, and there is a pretty decent chance I have played my last game in the Neck forever."
The former Carpentry star shortstop was re-signed in May despite reports of shoulder problems. He has yet set foot on the field this season.
"It got to a point where we had to make some decisions, and I'm going to have shoulder surgery on Monday of next week and then we're going to just kinda go from there," Cinquegrano said on the air. "If you use a scale of 1-10 and 10 is playing effecively in this league, I'm at about 3 right now."
Hammers manager Tom Fratolillo said the team hoped for the best for the ailing All Star.
"I think we always knew that this was a possibility. Something was wrong with his shoulder. We don't know how it happened. The most appropriate treatment was what our doctors recommended, you know ... the conservative route, strengthen it, see if he can get back and play effectively. I wish him the best and that he comes back and catches on with another team"
Fans at LaBreque Park were upset.
"That's too bad. That's too bad. I really like Cinka, and I was hoping he could come back by July and really help us. He's a great guy. I hope it isn't the end of his career," one fan said.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Monday, June 23, 2008
McInnis Helps Hammers Wax Bees, 14-4
LaBREQUE FIELD, HN - Steve McInnis scatterd 8 hits through seven innings to improve to 5-1 on the season and went 4-4 from the plate to help the Hammers to a 14-4 win over Yesterday's Friday night in Houghs Neck.
The Hammers jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Steve Yocco (4-5) singled to get the Carpenters offense going, then scored on a hit by Scott Logan (4-4, 2 RBI's). A sacrifice fly by Bill Wysocki followed by a Gary Smith (3-3, RBI) double put the black & orange in control.
Yesterday's answered back with a run on an RBI hit by Mike Aupperlee (2-3, 2 RBI's). After shutting the M.C. club down John Southern hit a one out solo home run to center field to pull the Bee's within two. "I knew it was gone when I hit it, " said Southern, playing against his former team for the first time. "It felt good. Specially against these guys . . . I love em but it's great to stick it to your old teammates once in a while."
The Yesterday's offense sputtered all night as it's five through eleven hitters went a dismal 3-19. "Well, we need to get more production from the rest of the team," said Yesterday's manager Mike Aupperlee "We won't win many games with that stat line. But we'll bounce back, we'll be ok. It's the first time this unit has played together in a long time. We are finding each other out and have half a season to get on the same page."
A five run Hammers fourth followed by a three run 5th snuffed out any chance of a comeback as they extended the lead to 12-2.
With the win the Carpenters improve to 9-3.
The Hammers jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Steve Yocco (4-5) singled to get the Carpenters offense going, then scored on a hit by Scott Logan (4-4, 2 RBI's). A sacrifice fly by Bill Wysocki followed by a Gary Smith (3-3, RBI) double put the black & orange in control.
Yesterday's answered back with a run on an RBI hit by Mike Aupperlee (2-3, 2 RBI's). After shutting the M.C. club down John Southern hit a one out solo home run to center field to pull the Bee's within two. "I knew it was gone when I hit it, " said Southern, playing against his former team for the first time. "It felt good. Specially against these guys . . . I love em but it's great to stick it to your old teammates once in a while."
The Yesterday's offense sputtered all night as it's five through eleven hitters went a dismal 3-19. "Well, we need to get more production from the rest of the team," said Yesterday's manager Mike Aupperlee "We won't win many games with that stat line. But we'll bounce back, we'll be ok. It's the first time this unit has played together in a long time. We are finding each other out and have half a season to get on the same page."
A five run Hammers fourth followed by a three run 5th snuffed out any chance of a comeback as they extended the lead to 12-2.
With the win the Carpenters improve to 9-3.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Flanagan's Stop Hammers 14-6
HOUGHS NECK - The McInnis Carpentry softball club saw their 6-game win streaked snapped by dropping a 14-6 decision to league powerhouse and six time champion Flanagans.
"Well, both teams were flat tonight", said Hammers manager Tom Fratolillo "We had a golden opportunity because these guys are always playing at such a high level. Tonight their enegy was down and that's the time to jump on them. Unfortunatley we were a bit flat as well."
The Carpenters jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first on a triple by Jimmy Dennis (2-4) and hits by Scott Logan (2-3, RBI) and John Gray (1-3, RBI).
Flanagans tied the game in the second and pushed ahead 5-2 with a three run third. Steve Tooma's two out base hit to left scored Dave Tocchio (2-4) and Lou Venterelli (2-3). Bobby Dion (3-4) followed with a single to plate another run.
The Hammers responed in fourth, tying the game at 5 on hits by Steve McInnis (2-3, 2 RBI's), Jeff Sheehan and Sal Buonopane (2-3, RBI). An inning later they took the lead an RBI hit by Gary Smith.
The lead was short lived though as Flanagans came out swinging in the home half of the 5th inning. Five straight hits led to three quick runs before the Hammers could get an out. When the dust settled seven runs had crossed the plate and Flanagans held a firm 12-6 lead. A two-run shot by Tooma padded the lead as Flanagans secured the win to improve to 11-1 on the season. With the loss the Hammers drop to 8-3.
"Well, both teams were flat tonight", said Hammers manager Tom Fratolillo "We had a golden opportunity because these guys are always playing at such a high level. Tonight their enegy was down and that's the time to jump on them. Unfortunatley we were a bit flat as well."
The Carpenters jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first on a triple by Jimmy Dennis (2-4) and hits by Scott Logan (2-3, RBI) and John Gray (1-3, RBI).
Flanagans tied the game in the second and pushed ahead 5-2 with a three run third. Steve Tooma's two out base hit to left scored Dave Tocchio (2-4) and Lou Venterelli (2-3). Bobby Dion (3-4) followed with a single to plate another run.
The Hammers responed in fourth, tying the game at 5 on hits by Steve McInnis (2-3, 2 RBI's), Jeff Sheehan and Sal Buonopane (2-3, RBI). An inning later they took the lead an RBI hit by Gary Smith.
The lead was short lived though as Flanagans came out swinging in the home half of the 5th inning. Five straight hits led to three quick runs before the Hammers could get an out. When the dust settled seven runs had crossed the plate and Flanagans held a firm 12-6 lead. A two-run shot by Tooma padded the lead as Flanagans secured the win to improve to 11-1 on the season. With the loss the Hammers drop to 8-3.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
First Half Season Stats
Clipping from this weeks Quincy Sun.
Team leaders are in bold/italic writing.
Jimmy Dennis, Steve McInnis & Steve Yocco are off to terrific starts to the '08 season.
Scott Logan, last years triple crown winner, has returned from "season ending" shoulder surgery and is looking to defend his title. Bill Wysocki and John Gray continue to put up big numbers in the RBI and runs scored category.
Sal Buonpane has been rock-solid as usual and is on pace for another 30+ hit season.
Neal Plant has proved to be a big addition to the Carpenters success, cranking out 11 hits through only 8 games for a .579 avg.
Newcomer Gary Smith (.611 BA) has provided the team with another bat that can hit for power and average. Despite being away from the game for six seasons Smith is showing no signs of rust at the plate.
Monday, June 16, 2008
M.C. Tops S6 18-9 For Fifth Straight Win
HOUGHS NECK - Steve Yocco continued to tear it up, going 4-5 with 3 RBI and scoring four times to help the McInnis Carpentry softball club beat S6 18-9 for it's fifth straight win.
Sal Buonopane, Steve McInnis & Jimmy Dennis all had big nights as well. With the win the Hammers finish the first half of the season at 8-2 and face Flanagans (9-1) on Wednesday night in a battle for first place.
While the Hammers offense sputtered for the first two innings S6 came out swinging, building a 7-0 lead heading into the third. Hits by McInnis (2-4, 2 RBI), Buonopane (4-4, 2 runs) and Yocco set the stage for Jimmy Dennis, who connected on a bases clearing triple to right center to pull the Carpenters within one. The black and orange went on to outscore their opponent 12-2 the rest of the way and move within a game of first place.
"This was a great win over a solid team", said Hammer outfielder Neal Plant "Their lineup can hit, this game was much closer than the final score indicated. We had our hands full tonight, they certainly missed a few opportunities to make this a tighter game . . . but give our guys credit, where they failed we succeeded. Our hitters were clutch all night, just like we've been for most of the year."
NOTES: Rich Brill was unable to attend tonites game due to a strained left hamstring and could possibly be placed on the IR as soon as tomorrow morning . . . It was the first meeting between the two clubs since last seasons playoffs. Last year, known as the VFW, the #2 seed Hammers were upset in the playoffs by the #7 seed club from Germantown.
Sal Buonopane, Steve McInnis & Jimmy Dennis all had big nights as well. With the win the Hammers finish the first half of the season at 8-2 and face Flanagans (9-1) on Wednesday night in a battle for first place.
While the Hammers offense sputtered for the first two innings S6 came out swinging, building a 7-0 lead heading into the third. Hits by McInnis (2-4, 2 RBI), Buonopane (4-4, 2 runs) and Yocco set the stage for Jimmy Dennis, who connected on a bases clearing triple to right center to pull the Carpenters within one. The black and orange went on to outscore their opponent 12-2 the rest of the way and move within a game of first place.
"This was a great win over a solid team", said Hammer outfielder Neal Plant "Their lineup can hit, this game was much closer than the final score indicated. We had our hands full tonight, they certainly missed a few opportunities to make this a tighter game . . . but give our guys credit, where they failed we succeeded. Our hitters were clutch all night, just like we've been for most of the year."
NOTES: Rich Brill was unable to attend tonites game due to a strained left hamstring and could possibly be placed on the IR as soon as tomorrow morning . . . It was the first meeting between the two clubs since last seasons playoffs. Last year, known as the VFW, the #2 seed Hammers were upset in the playoffs by the #7 seed club from Germantown.
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Yocco, McInnis Power M.C. to 18-7 Win Over Hofbrau
BISHOP FIELD, N.Q. - Steve Yocco went 5-5 from the plate and Steve McInnis continued his monster season by going 2-4 with a long home run to power the M.C. club to an 18-7 win over the Hofbrau last night in North Quincy.
McInnis is batting .684 with 10 RBI and 2 HR's through nine games. "I feel good," said the team starting pitcher and owner "I'm just seeing the ball real well and feel very confident every time I step up to the plate. Maybe the manager will take notice and move me up in the order for once."
The Carpenters broke open a suprisingly tight game in the 5th inning. Leading 5-4 over the young, winless Hofbrau Yocco singled home Tom Fratolillo and Scored on Scott Logan's RBI double to right field. Home runs by John Gray and Sean Munroe pushed the Hammers lead to 13-4.
"That was a nice win against a team desperate to break into the win column," said Carpentry infielder Mark Free "They have some good talent on that club and played us tough for five innings. If they continue to play like that and cut down on some errors they will surprise someone."
The win is the Hammers third straight and fifth in their last six games. They improve to 7-2 and trail only Flanagans (8-1) in the standings.
McInnis is batting .684 with 10 RBI and 2 HR's through nine games. "I feel good," said the team starting pitcher and owner "I'm just seeing the ball real well and feel very confident every time I step up to the plate. Maybe the manager will take notice and move me up in the order for once."
The Carpenters broke open a suprisingly tight game in the 5th inning. Leading 5-4 over the young, winless Hofbrau Yocco singled home Tom Fratolillo and Scored on Scott Logan's RBI double to right field. Home runs by John Gray and Sean Munroe pushed the Hammers lead to 13-4.
"That was a nice win against a team desperate to break into the win column," said Carpentry infielder Mark Free "They have some good talent on that club and played us tough for five innings. If they continue to play like that and cut down on some errors they will surprise someone."
The win is the Hammers third straight and fifth in their last six games. They improve to 7-2 and trail only Flanagans (8-1) in the standings.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Hammers Rip Cagneys 28-10
LaBREQUE FIELD, HN - The Hammers were hitting on all cylinders against an overmatched Cagneys club, racing out to a big 18-4 lead after only two innings of play last night in Houghs Neck.
Steve McInnis was solid on the hill, improving to 4-0 on the season and also helped hmself at the plate by going 3-4 with a double and three RBI's.
"It's good to get a win like this", said Hammer outfielder John Gray "After coming of a tough win the other night over Local, it's nice to pile up the runs, relax and enjoy a few frosties with the boys."
Every player in the lineup had at least one hit for the M.C. club.
NOTES: Rich Brill pulled a hamstring and had to leave the game after scoring on an RBI single by Greg Harper, his statis is day-to-day . . . With the win Hammers improve to 6-2 on the season . . . Gary Smith continued his torrid hitting and has eight hits in his last nine at-bats . . . The league announced the Hammers will play Yersterday's Friday, June 20th as part of a make-up game for a May rainout.
Steve McInnis was solid on the hill, improving to 4-0 on the season and also helped hmself at the plate by going 3-4 with a double and three RBI's.
"It's good to get a win like this", said Hammer outfielder John Gray "After coming of a tough win the other night over Local, it's nice to pile up the runs, relax and enjoy a few frosties with the boys."
Every player in the lineup had at least one hit for the M.C. club.
NOTES: Rich Brill pulled a hamstring and had to leave the game after scoring on an RBI single by Greg Harper, his statis is day-to-day . . . With the win Hammers improve to 6-2 on the season . . . Gary Smith continued his torrid hitting and has eight hits in his last nine at-bats . . . The league announced the Hammers will play Yersterday's Friday, June 20th as part of a make-up game for a May rainout.
Harper Answers Challenge, 7th Inning Single Lifts Carpentry Over Local
LeBREQUE FIELD, HN - Greg Harper singled home the winning run with one out in the 7th inning to propel the McInnis Carpentry softball club to an improbable 17-16 win over Local 104 Monday night.
Bill Wysocki continued to pile up the RBI's by hitting a bases loaded triple to help the Carpenters jump out to a 3-1 lead. Hits by John Gray and Mark Free made it 5-1 after one inning.
Local, coming off back-to-back blowout wins over league powers the Chefs and Morrell Club, bounced right back by scoring 15 runs over the next three innings behind hits by Diaz (4-5, 3 RBI) and shortstop Tom Daley (2-5). Unfortunately Local couldn't maintain it's torrid hitting and fizzled when it mattered most, going down in order in each of the last three innings.
Trailing 16-9, Sal Buonopane (2-4) started the Hammers comeback with a leadoff hit to begin the 6th inning. Jeff Sheehan and Yocco delivered key hits and Harper's sacrifice fly to left pulled the black and orange to within three.
After holding Local in the seventh the Hammers got right back to work. Neal Plant singled to left and scored on another big hit by Buonopane. Things then began to unravel for Local 104. With Sheehan batting and representing the winning run, Local called for an intentional walk. After a brief huddle with teammates he retracted his request. Sheehan then laced a sharp single to left, scoring Steve McInnins with Buonopane taking third. Local then intentionally walk Yocco, putting pinch runner Mark Free in scoring position with only one out and one of the Hammers best hitters at the plate. "I was shocked," said Harper "But as surprised as I was I was also excited. I love being in a position to win a game for the team . . . it was hard to keep the smile off my face during that at bat." Two pitches later Harper delivered the game winner to complete the Carpentry comeback.
With the win the Hammers improve to 5-2 on the season, Local drops to 6-3.
Bill Wysocki continued to pile up the RBI's by hitting a bases loaded triple to help the Carpenters jump out to a 3-1 lead. Hits by John Gray and Mark Free made it 5-1 after one inning.
Local, coming off back-to-back blowout wins over league powers the Chefs and Morrell Club, bounced right back by scoring 15 runs over the next three innings behind hits by Diaz (4-5, 3 RBI) and shortstop Tom Daley (2-5). Unfortunately Local couldn't maintain it's torrid hitting and fizzled when it mattered most, going down in order in each of the last three innings.
Trailing 16-9, Sal Buonopane (2-4) started the Hammers comeback with a leadoff hit to begin the 6th inning. Jeff Sheehan and Yocco delivered key hits and Harper's sacrifice fly to left pulled the black and orange to within three.
After holding Local in the seventh the Hammers got right back to work. Neal Plant singled to left and scored on another big hit by Buonopane. Things then began to unravel for Local 104. With Sheehan batting and representing the winning run, Local called for an intentional walk. After a brief huddle with teammates he retracted his request. Sheehan then laced a sharp single to left, scoring Steve McInnins with Buonopane taking third. Local then intentionally walk Yocco, putting pinch runner Mark Free in scoring position with only one out and one of the Hammers best hitters at the plate. "I was shocked," said Harper "But as surprised as I was I was also excited. I love being in a position to win a game for the team . . . it was hard to keep the smile off my face during that at bat." Two pitches later Harper delivered the game winner to complete the Carpentry comeback.
With the win the Hammers improve to 5-2 on the season, Local drops to 6-3.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
M.C. Cruises Past Young Hofbrau, Win 16-2
HOUGHS NECK, MA- The McInnis Carpentry softball team took care of business Wednesday night against a very young Hofbrau team, winning easily by the score of 16-2.
The Hammers used a big nine run second inning to put the game away early. After Jeff Sheehan reached on an error, Steve McInnis began a six hit rally which saw the Black & Orange plate five runs before making an out.
"We looked good tonight", said Carpentry manager Tom Fratolillo "We had good, strong at bats...when we do that, and the other team doesn't make plays it can make for long night for the opposition.
The Hammers called off the dogs the rest of the way, going base to base after each hit.
Scott Logan went 3-4, Neal Plant 2-3 and Bill Wysocki had six RBI's to give the black and gold their 4th win of the season.
The Hammers used a big nine run second inning to put the game away early. After Jeff Sheehan reached on an error, Steve McInnis began a six hit rally which saw the Black & Orange plate five runs before making an out.
"We looked good tonight", said Carpentry manager Tom Fratolillo "We had good, strong at bats...when we do that, and the other team doesn't make plays it can make for long night for the opposition.
The Hammers called off the dogs the rest of the way, going base to base after each hit.
Scott Logan went 3-4, Neal Plant 2-3 and Bill Wysocki had six RBI's to give the black and gold their 4th win of the season.
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