LeBREQUE FIELD, HN - John Martin went 3-4 from the plate including a 3 run home run while leadoff hitter Greg Harper had two hits to help McInnis Carpentry rally past the Chefs 13-11 last night in Houghs Neck League softball action.
The M.C. Club built a 9-3 lead through 4 innings only to see it evaporate to an 11-9 deficit going into the bottom of the 6th. The Hammers rallied behind big hits from Sal Buonopane and Mark Free, pushing 4 runs across in the bottom of the inning to retake the lead. Harper's clutch two-out two run single broke an 11 all tie to put the Black and Orange up for good.
It was the season opener for both clubs who last met in the playoff semifinals last year. McInnis Carpentry won three games to one in the best of five series. The two teams split during the regular season. "It was a heavyweight fight for the whole game," Hammers 3B Scott Logan said. "They're one of the top teams in the league, it's always a battle when we face the Chefs."
Steve McInnis (1-0) pitched 7 solid innings and recieved great defensive help from infielders Billy Wysocki and Scott Logan.
Notes
John Gray showed up weighing in at 185 pounds, reaching his opening day goal and activating contract incentives. ... OF Steve Yocco was almost a last minute scratch due to a bad back. ... Greg Harper's first inning single extended his hitting streak to 18 games. ... Hammers OF Mike Aupperlee got a standing ovation from the fans in the left-field corner when he went to the outfield. ... Mike Berry dispelled any rumors of a possible trade to the Half Door.... T.Fratt finally found his uniform by his second at-bat... Injured Hammers DH Chris Smith (torn MCL) threw off flat ground. His next step could be a rehab stint. DH/OF/IN Bubba Corkery (right forearm stiffness) played catch from 60 feet and will do it again before determining what to do next. ... Steve McInnis has not had his hair cut since August of '06.... OF John Southern signed a contract extension which will keep him with the Hammers through the 2012 season... newly acquired Mike Cedrone hit 10 pop-ups during pre-game batting practice.
5 comments:
Go Hammers Go!
I had many offers this offseason. I was glad to be able to be tendered another 1 year deal. Local 103 was also hot on the recruiting trail.
Johnny G, way to go on reaching your goal!!
I was worried you wouldnt make it. Your career was kinda going downhill, with the extra luggage gone we should see some better results.
why the hell would they give Southern a contract extension??
I belive southern was signed to replace some older bodies in the feild. plus he is do for a breakout year.
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