Fall Ball Co-Champs!

AUTUMN HUNTERS and Fall Ballers split a double-header to tie for the 2021 Fall League Championship with an 8-2 record. Joe Beham’s squad won the first game 15-2 and dropped the second game 11-4. Back row, L-R: Dave Obert, Ed Herman, Terry Thomas, Jay Schramm, Jeff Batanian, Mike Spain and Scott Dheel. Front row, L-R: Mike Betley, Rick Beham, Mike Hamann, Jeff Spotts, Joe Beham (Manager), and Dave Sanecki. A warrior! Jay Schramm had a pacemaker procedure on Monday and played in the first game, going 3/4 with an OTHR.

In the opening game of the battle for the Fall Softball title with both teams at 7-1, the Autumn Hunters played arguably their best game of the season winning 14-2. Mike Hamann pitched a terrific game and the defense was outstanding with both the outfield all making nice catches and the infield playing spectacular, including a DP (Rick Beham to Jay Schramm to Jeff Batanian and Ed Herman to Terry Thomas to Jay Schramm). The Autumn Hunters were led in hitting by Jay Schramm 3-4 with an OTFHR (who was a warrior playing one day after having his defib/pacemaker replaced) ; Dave Sanecki 2-3 with an inside the park HR; Scott Dheel 3-3; Joe Beham 2-4 with a 3b; Terry Thomas 2-3 with a 3b; Dave Obert 2-3 with a 2B; Mike Hamann 2-3; Ed Herman 2-3.

The second game of the nightcap was almost an exact opposite of game #1. Rick Schmidt’s Fall Ballers made all of the plays, snagging several line drives and played well to earn a split and share of the Fall Ball Title. Congratulations to both the Fall Ballers and Autumn Hunters who both finished 8-2 for a share of the Fall title. The Autumn Hunters were led in hitting by Joe Beham 2-3; Dave Obert 2-3; also Dave Sanecki, Jeff Spotts ; Jeff Batanian Mike Betley and Terry Thomas all added one hit each. I would like to thank all my Autumn Hunters teammates for a great and very fun Fall season. We finished 8-2 and outscored our opponents 166-110 (nearly 6 runs per game). Great season!

FALL BALLERS lost the first game of a double-header to Autumn Hunters 15-2 and bounced back to pound out an 11-4 win to tie for the 2021 Fall League Championship with an 8-2 record. Back row, L-R: Ted Theaker, Mike Miller, Jase Sweede, Mike LaPoint, Mark Jagodzinski, Dan (Sugar Ray) Leonard and Jon Berger. Front row, L-R: Dave (Pac Man) Pacholski, Mike Strobel, Rick Schmidt, Greg Powell, Marty Schmenk and Avery (News-Flash) Cooper. Excellent defense: Fall Ballers only gave up 83-runs in 10-games.

Two great games split against The Autumn Hunters 13-2 and 11-4. Congratulation to both teams. It always comes down to the last week against them. The Fall Ballers only gave up 83 runs in 10 games. Great Defense ! Thanks to everyone on another Great Fall Ball Season. See you in the Spring.

SCORES
Tuesday, October 19

Autumn Hunters
In the opening game of the battle for the Fall Softball title with both teams at 7-1, the Autumn Hunters played arguably their best game of the season winning 14-2. Mike Hammom pitched a terrific game and the defense was outstanding with both the outfield all making nice catches and the infield playing spectacular, including a DP (Rick Beham to Jay Schramm to Jeff Batanian and Ed Herman to Terry Thomas to Jay Schramm). The Autumn Hunters were led in hitting by Jay Schramm 3-4 with an OTFHR (who was a warrior playing one day after having his defib/pacemaker replaced) ; Dave Sanecky 2-3 with an inside the park HR; Scott Dheel 3-3; Joe Beham 2-4 with a 3b; Terry Thomas 2-3 with a 3b; Dave Obert 2-3 with a 2B; Mik Hammon 2-3; Ed Herman 2-3

Fall Ballers
Great hitting and defense throttled the Hunters in game #1. The Ballers had nothing in the tank in game #1. Jase Sweede was on base twice. Only 8 hits.

Crankers
Crankers lost a close, competitive game game to Line Drivers 12-11 when Line Drivers scored in the bottom of the 7th inning to take the game. Crankers was led offensively by Scott Nichols who was 3/3 with an OTF home run. Paul Wesolowski, Tim Kuzmaul, Bruce Klostermeier, and Jim Dandar each contributed 2 hits to Crankers attack in this hard fought game.

Autumn Hunters
The 2nd game of the nightcap was almost an exact opposite of game #1. Rick Schmidt’s Fall Ballers made all of the plays, snagging several line drives and played well to earn a split and share of the Fall Ball Title. Congratulations to both the Fall Ballers and Autumn Hunters who both finished 8-2 for a share of the Fall title. The Autumn Hunters were led in hitting by Joe Beham 2-3; Dave Obert 2-3; also Dave Sanecky, Jeff Spotts ; Jeff Batanian Mike Betley and Terry Thomas all added one hit each. I would like to thank all my Autumn Hunters teammates for a great and very fun Fall season. We finished 8-2 and outscored our opponents 166-110 (nearly 6 runs per game). Great season.

Fall Ballers
Completely different game from the first game. The Hunters couldn’t hardly get on Track. The Ballers jumped out with 5 runs and never looked back. 23 hits in the Night Cap. Ballers were led by Mike La Point 3/3 3r, Jon Berger 3/3, Mike Strobel 3/3 . Also chipping in with 2 hits apiece Mike Miller,Marty Schmenk, Rick Schmidt and Avery (Newsman ) Cooper. Congrats to the Hunters on a great season too. It always seems like it comes down to the last week against them. my thanks to my teammates for always ready to battle and stick together as teammates. Thanks to all for another great season, fantastic weather again.

Crankers
Crankers came back in its second game by scoring 18 runs in the first 4 innings to defeat Line Drivers 21-9. Crankers bats were hot as it totalled 29 hits led by Paul Wesolowski, Tim Kuzmaul, Scott Nichols, Mike Sanders, Rob Boehme, Mike Murphy, and Jim Van Brandt who each collected 3 hits. Bruce Klostermeier, Jim Dandar, and Larry (Kid Rock) each had 2 hits as every batter in Cranker’s lineup had at least 1 hit. Thanks to Bruce Klostermeier and Larry (Kid Rock) for helping Crankers out by subbing for previously injured players. This was a fun team to play on with a great group of guys that never quit and was quite competitive in almost every game.