LeBREQUE FIELD, HN - The McInnis Carpentry Softball Club wrapped up the 2007 regular season by winning two against the Hofbrau last night in Houghs Neck.
With the win, coupled with the Morrell Club's loss to Flanagan's on Wednesday, the Carpenters finish at 14-6 to claim the #2 seed in the upcoming post-season tournament.
In game one against the Hofbrau the Hammers came out of the gate blazing. Greg Harper (3-4) led off with a double and scored on a two-run double from Scott Logan (3-4, 3 RBI). A misplay by the Hofbrau on a hard hit ball by Steve McInnis plated two more to give the M.C. club a 6-0 lead after half an inning.
Many believed the Hammers would have little trouble with a 4-win Hofbrau team having a roster full of young and inexperienced players. But the first year team put up a fight. After a 5-run 2nd the Hoffy tied it in the 4th behind some good hitting from the middle of their order.
"I was impressed," said Hammers outfielder Greg Harper "They have a good group of players. They're another one of those young teams we've seen this year thats played us well. If they can keep it together, they'll be a good squad in the near future."
Bill Wysocki's one-out home run in the 5th broke the tie. Two batters later Mike Aupperlee went deep to put the black & orange up 11-8. The Hammers went on to outscore the opposition 4-1 for the 15-9 win.
In the nightcap the Hammers again raced out to a big 10-1 lead after 3 innings. The Hofbrau never gave up though, cutting the lead to 5 after four and tying it in the 5th. The Carpenters erased any hopes of an upset by answering with 6 straight hits in the bottom of the inning. Sal Buonopane (3-4, 2 RBI, HR), Steve McInnis, John Southern and Mike Berry all delivered hits to push the lead to 7.
There was no more scoring in the last two frames and the Hammers found themselves with a pair wins and second place going into the tournament.
"It was a good season", said Hammers GM/OF/C/DH Tom Fratolillo "We had some struggles this year. The expectations are high in this organization. A 14-6 campaign might be a little dissapointing to some but there's nine other teams that wish they had the season we had. I dont think the club has hit on all cylinders this year... we're capable of doing so much more and I think you're going to see it in the tournament."
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