QUINCY - The Hofbrau is back in the finals against their greatest rivals, Malachy's.
The North Quincy based club is the last team to beat the Hofbrau. Malachy's will be looking for a repeat of last year's game one where they handed the Hoffy it's first loss of the season.
Despite the series opening loss the Hofbrau prevailed in one of the greatest Merchant League finals of all time, winning in seven games.
Last year the Hofbrau entered the finals with a 25-0 record and had won an astounding 44 consecutive games dating back to the '06 season. They won the last 10 games of that year, then ran the table in the playoffs (9-0) en route to their second consecutive title. Since the 10 game winning streak the Hofbrau has compliled a mind-boggling 73-3 record, with all three losses coming from Malachy's.
The team features a balanced attack of solid defense, pitching and hitting led by leadoff batter and speedster Nelson Feliciano, gold glove thirdbaseman Scott Logan, flame-throwing all-star pitcher Steve Lannin, powerhitting infielder Ramon, veteran 1b Jimmy Dennis and the clutch hitting of infielder/outfielder Glenn Bosse.
The club also showcases several stars from McInnis Carpentry of the Boston South Shore League (aka the Houghs Neck League). Pitcher/Catcher Greg Harper, outfielders Steve Yocco & Tom Fratolillo, ss/2b Bill Wysocki and 3b Scott Logan.
The Hofbrau boasts incredible depth with dependable players such as catcher/dh Keith McCray, outfielders Dave Brolin, Mike Yocco and Joe & John Bosse. Yocco has been a force in the lineup while McCray, Brolin and the Bosse's have provided clutch hits in dire situations to deliver wins for the team.
Game one is at Kincaid Field Tuesday night. The start time has yet to be announced.
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