Friday, May 4th, 2012 - Week 4
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Player of the Week Feature

Congratulations to Zwanger Pesiri Radiology (ZP) shortstop Russ Graham. He is the Over the Hill Gang Player of the Week. Russ' fantastic defense and timely hitting were the driving force behind a big ZP win. Russ made several over-the-shoulder grabs; one saved two runs in a very tight game. Russ also turned a number of double plays with 2nd baseman Sean O'Flynn. At the plate , he had three hits including a clutch 2 out RBI single and a long double.

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7:00pm - LaCorte versus Autocraft - 90ft field

Autocraft earned a much-needed win over LaCorte Family Auto Friday night by a score of 21 to 11. Autocraft’s bats warmed up as did the weather to bounce back from 2 consecutive defeats at the hands of BK Sweeney's and Barco to improve their record to 2 and 2. Newcomer Victor Steele pitched well , walking no one and keeping the LaCorte big bats under control for most of the evening. Brian Landy and Chris Picccininni provided the punch for Autocraft each hitting 3 run home runs. Denny Oehl, Chris Pic, John Garrity and newcomer Rich Marbit supplied consistent hitting, all getting 3 hits on the night .

It must be noted that the big hit came from veteran Bob Cruickshank who came through with a big 2 out, 2 RBI hit which helped seal Autocraft's victory. John Garrity, Tom Vanasco and Rich Marbit contributed solid defensive play.

8:20pm - Bar-Boy versus Lockie & Nowachek - 60ft field

Lockie & Nowachek Family Chiropractors defeated Bar-Boy 15 to 14. Jim Doyle was 4 for 4 with key RBIs. Butch Flecker and Rich Apollo each had 3 hits. Rookie Pete Hajko had the big hit, a 2 run homerun way over the fence. Ben Greco pitched the whole game, shutting down Bar - Boy as they started to close the gap. A great game for the whole team.

8:20pm - Paradox versus Singletons - 90ft field

Paradox came out swinging against Singletons with 3 runs in the top of the first and kept the game close until Singletons exploded for 7 runs lead by Alan Rapfogel and Pete Scozzari each with 4 hits. Followed by Steve Luccarelli with 3 hits including a home run and triple, also with 3 hits were Nick Gadnis and Paul Canallatos. Defensive gems for the night go to Steve Lucarelli with an outstanding catch on a long drive in right center and Gary Saccaro with difficult catch on a scorching line drive down the Right Field line. Final Score Singletons 16 Paradox 11.

9:40pm - Changing Times versus Zwanger Pesiri - 60ft field

ZP beat Changing Times Pub 9-4. Pitcher Brian Tinney was superb, holding CT to only 4 runs after the hot hitting team scored 58 runs in its first three games. Tinney had plenty of defensive help, especially from middle infielders Russ Graham and rookie Sean O'Flynn. The pair combined for three double plays to end potential CT rallies. The outfield was also solid. Vinny Foppiano, Bino Reverberi and Tom Dittmeier roamed far and wide to track down CT drives.

ZP is struggling offensively but scored enough to win. Marc Fischer had three hits and a pair of RBI's playing on one leg. Graham also had 3 hits and a ribby to go along with his standout defensive play. Tyrone Clark, Anthony Nicolich and Pete Mendelson all had two hits each to round out the ZP attack.