2011 Pikesville Men's Softball League
Week 7:  May 22, 2011

Highlights submitted thus far by  Kings, Sky, Bombers, Stingers

Northwest Regional Park Field 1:    Umpire- Rick Simmons
Game 1: Kings 16 (WP-Mike Herr 3-1) Hammerheads 1 (LP-Brad Glazer 1-2)  4 Innings

The Kings came from behind to defeat the Hammerheads 16-1 in 4 innings. The Hammerheads came thru with 3 singles from Jeff Kapper, Andy Peksa, and Jared Block (RBI) in t-1st inning to produce 1-0 lead, but those baserunners would be the last for the remainder of the game. Kenny Salzman began the Kings b-1st with a HR to tie score. 1 out later, Arin Gelletly connected for a 2 RBI HR, giving the Kings the lead for good. the Kings scored a total of 9 runs in b-1st and cruised to victory.

Kings offensive leaders in game 1:
Troy Hendricks (2-3,2 R,2B)
Shilo Merwitz (2-2,2 R,1 RBI, SF)
Arin Gelletly (2-2,1 R,4 RBI,HR,SF)
Alan Varhaftik (2-2,2 R,2B,W)
Keegan Rettaliata (2-3,1 R,2B)
Jan Katzen (2-2,2 R,1 RBI,W)
Koby Sarubin (3-3,2 R,2 RBI,2 2B,3B)

Game 2:  Kings 30 (WP-Chuck Grant 4-0) Hammerheads 0 (LP-Matt Zenitz 0-1)  4 Innings

The Kings came out swinging again in game 2, taking the nightcap 30-0 in 4 innings. The Hammerheads turned to 1st time pitcher Matt Zenitz, but 4 straight walks to start the game set the table for the potent Kings offense. A 5 run 1st inning was followed by 11 runs in t-2nd, 8 runs in t-3rd, and 6 runs in t-6th. Meanwhile Chuck Grant and Keegan Rettaliata combined on a 6 hit shutout of the Hammerheads.

Hammerheads game 2 offensive leaders:
Jeff Kapper (1-1,W)
Jared Block (2-2,2B)

Kings game 2 offensive leaders with 3 or more hits:
Mike Herr (3-4,4 R,2 RBI,W,reached on error)
Kenny Salzman (3-4,4 R,3 RBI,W,reached on error)
Arin Gelletly (5-5,3 R,7 RBI,2 2B,3B)
Jan Katzen (3-4,3 R,1 RBI,2B)
Koby Sarubin (4-4,4 R,1 RBI)

Kings team notes:
►Several Kings reached century milestones in the doubleheader. In game 1, Arin Gelletly recorded his 100th Kings RBI. In game 2, Kenny Salzman reached RBI #200, and Alan Varhaftik, the Kings all-time leader, reached Kings RBI #500. Varhaftik was appearing in his 499th Kings game, so he will reach another memorable milestone the next time the Kings play. Varhaftik is also just 1 error away from career error #100 (counting a controversial error from May 8th).
►The Kings have several veterans approaching century hit mark milestones. Going into the Memorial Holiday weekend, near milestone members are Mike Herr 691, Kenny Salzman 398, Chuck Grant 395, Shilo Merwitz 394.

Northwest Regional Park Field 3:      Umpire- Scott Snyder
Game 1: Sky & Sky Inc. 11 (WP- Jeff Harris 3-0) Bombers 1 (LP- Tom Paulshock 2-1) 

Game 1 slated Jeff Harris vs Tommy P, Sky & Sky vs the lone undefeated team in the league the Bombers. Sky & Sky drew first blood scoring 4 times in the 2nd with a key 3 run triple off the bat of Shaun Poulton followed up with an RBI single from Eric Radom. The score remained 4-0 with heads up defensive plays on both team until the top of the 6th. The Bombers were able to get on the scoreboard with a leadoff triple by Tzvi and a sac fly by Toni. Sky & Sky increased the lead with 6 more runs in the 6th and one more in the 7th with a 2 run single from Andy Bloom and RBI singles from Brian Sky, Matt Holley and Shaun Poulton. Sky & Sky did not surrender another run and finished Game 1 with an 11-1 victory. Hats off to Jeff Harris! He only surrendered 5 hits and game up 1 earned run over 7 innings.

In game 1, Jeff Harris and Sky scored a resounding victory over the previously unbeaten Bombers, 11-1. The usually reliable Bomber defense recorded 6 errors, and Sky had many timely hits against the Bombers’ starter, Tommy. Bombers scored their lone run in the 5th on a Tzvi Friedman triple and a Tony Wiggs sac-fly. Sky played great defense all day and totally outplayed the Bombers.

Sky game 1 offensive leaders:
Shaun Poulton 2-3, 3b, 4 RBI’s
Andy Bloom 2-3, 2 rbi’s

Game 2: Bombers 3 (WP- Ted Winner 3-0) Sky & Sky Inc. 2 (LP- Ken Zalis 1-2) 

Kudos to Bombers pitcher Teddy Winner, who pitched a brilliant game 2 for the Bombers, to salvage a double-header split. Winner pitched an amazing game, and even though Sky and Sky had runners on base, most of game 2, Winner came up with some huge pitches to shut down their powerful offense.

Game 2 was a nail biter. Ted Winner was the big story. He pitched a great game, and helped the Bombers move to 5-1. The Bombers struck quickly in the 1st off of Kenny Zalis. After a Mikey Georgie single, Friedman walked, and Marc Loeb hit an RBI double. Tony Wiggs then drove a ball to the right CF fence for a 2 run triple. The Bombers had bases loaded in the 2nd with no outs, but didn’t score. In the top of the 3rd, Sky cut the deficit to 3-2, but little did both teams know, that would be the rest of the scoring for the afternoon. The Bombers played great defense behind Winner, and are going to the Memorial weekend break in 2nd place.

Game 2 would be a much tighter ball game. The Bombers opened the scoring in the 1st with a single from Loeb and a 2 run triple from Toni. Sky & Sky was unable to get a hit until opening up the 3rd with two singles from Bloom and Holley. Eric Radom came up with a two out 2 rbi single to close the score to 3-2. From that point, Teddy was able to keep the Sky & Sky bats in check and the score remained 3-2 with Sky up for its last at bat in the 7th. Sky & Sky was able to load the bases with only 1 out and needing only a fly ball to possibly tie the game. Teddy buckled down and got Holley to hit a ground ball to third getting the force out at home. With two outs and bases loaded the game ended on fly ball to right center. Hats off to Teddy for limiting Sky & Sky to only 5 hits and two runs over 7 innings.

Sky offensive leaders:
Eric Radom 2-3, 2 rbi’s

Bombers offensive stars in game 2:
Marc Loeb 2-3 rbi
Tony 1-2, 3B, 2 rbi’s