HOUGHS NECK, QUINCY, MA - Just when the Hammers thought they had 2nd place all wrapped up along came who else but old rival the Morrell Club.
It was reported last week that the McInnis Carpentry Softball Team had a comfortable lead for the number two seed in the upcoming post-season tournament.
That information was wrong.
It was previously believed that teams vieing for the third seed (Local, Chefs, Morrell Club) all had 9-7 records. The Morrell Club's true record is 11-5, just a half game behind the 11-4 Hammers. The Chefs are 9-7 while Local's record is still unknown.
"The information we released was incorrect", said Hammers public realtions co-ordinator Bobby Miller "We regret posting any misleading information to our fans, players and the general public."
One league official who remained anonymous said the Hammers were getting their information from the streets, possibly the kids from Bernies corner or Houghs Neck icon and Quincy Police informant Anthony Fratolillo.
"This is not true", said Miller "The standings have always been difficult to track since this league was formed in 1967. We do our best to gather info for the team. Obviously we made a mistake and have to review the process in how we gather intelligence."
The Morrell Club (formerly Louies, Bibbs & the Hofbrau) are last years regular season champions, finishing with a 17-3 mark. They currently own a three game winning streak over the black & orange dating back to last years two game regular season sweep.
Over the years the Morrell Club has finished regularly in the middle to the bottom of the pack. Notoriously known for their nightmarishly slow starts and strong, whirlwind finishes. For the Hammers (who have never finished with more than four losses in a season) they are always trouble, no matter what their record.
In 2004 the Morrell Club, a #7 seed , upended the #2 Hammers in a stunning 1st round upset. The two squads met again the following year under the exact same circumstances. McInnis Carpentry prevailed this time (barely), in a wild shootout (20-19 & 22-20 in 8 innings) to advance to the semifinals.
The Morrell Club is one of only 3 teams in the League McInnis Carpentry does not have a winning record against. The all-time series between the two clubs stands at 8-8.
The two teams meet in the last week of the season in what will most likely determine the second seed. The Hammers have the Hofbrau twice, Cagneys and Local. The Morrell Club finishes with the Hofbrau, Chefs and Flanagans.
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