Fall Ball 2024 Co-Champions!
photo/JEFF WALLES
FALL BALL WINNERS! The Gurkhas' defeated the Fall Ballers 25-15 and 27-19 to finish
the 2024 season with a 7-3 record - for a first-place tie with the Inglorious Batters.
Front row, l-r: Gary Parthemer, Jim Bier, Allen Myette, Josh Weitz, Mark Murphy and Larry Hack.
Back row, l-r: Paul Weslowski, Jeff Baker, Jeff Huskisson, Mgr. Jeff Aiello, Scott Mahon
and Jim Wittkamp. (Note: Gurkha Cigars are a premium blend, dating back more than
a Century, made in the Dominica Republic and just happens to be Aiello's favorite brand.)
The Gurkhas - 25 Fall Ballers - 15
In the final week of fall ball , 4 teams were tied at 5-3 and the Gurkhas were able to win both games Tuesday to tie for first place with Gary Downey's Inglorious Batters with a 7-3 record . It was a warm fall evening and a perfect night for softball . The Gurkhas started out slow this year missing some key players early .We had a 1-3 record after the second week but we were able to finish the season with a streak of 6 wins to get to 7-3 . We were able to pick up Todd Gronhke for 2 weeks which helped but our team mates never gave up hitting the ball well and playing good defense and it was nice to have 3 different pitchers to mix it up . Everyone had at least one hit and all 12 of our players scored at least one run. Hitting leaders were Jeff Baker 4/4 with an inside the park homer and an OTFHR 4 runs , Josh Zeitz 4/4 2doubles and 3 runs , Jim bier 4/4 double 3 runs , Jeff Husky 4/4 double 3 runs Jim Beier 3/3 2 runs , Allen Myette 2/4 3 runs , Paul Weslowski 2/4 double 2 runs , Larry Hack 2/4 and Gary Parthemer 2/4 .
The Gurkhas - 17 Fall Ballers - 16
In the nitecap - second game- Gurkhas up 4 in the 7th, the Fall Ballers bounced back with 3 - losing 17-16. Our defense met the challenge. The Gurkhas scored in every inning in both games . Batting leaders were Josh Zeitz 4/4 1 OTFHR, 1 double, 3-runs, Jeff Aiello 3/4 triple 2 -runs Allen Myette 3/4 2 -runs , Jeff Husky 2/2 2 BB 2-runs. Every one else with 2 hits and 11 of 12 scoring at least 1 run . Hats off to the Fall Ballers who never gave up playing shorthanded - missing a few top players .
I would like to thanks all my teammates for a great year and for being great teammates .
Photo/JEFF WALLES
FALL BALL WINNERS! The Inglorious Batters defeated Lock 'n Load 25-16 and 27-19 to finish the 2024 Fall Ball season with a 7-3 record - for a tie with the Gurkhas. Front row, L-r: Bruce Klostermeier, Jim Elchert, Kim Crosby, Brett Crosby, Mgr. Gary Downey, and Wayne Stumm. Back row, l-r: Bob Collins, Matt Zuvers, Denny Miller, Jeff Wagenhauser, Bob Miller and Jase Swede. Not pictured: Tommy Pollard.
Inglorious Batters - 25 Lock 'n Load - 16
The Batters played a solid game and came away with the win over a L & L team that definitely brought their bats and came to play. We stroked 34 hits and scored 25 while only batting 6 times. Once again, Brett Crosby was outstanding on the hill and the defense was very good behind him. Every Batters' player showed good glovework including Kim Crosby as the outfield rover. Denny Miller, Jase Sweede and Jeff Wagenhauser all had 4 hits which included another long HR from Miller. Wayne Stumm also added a big OTF HR. Hitting leaders: Denny Miller ( 4-4 4R 2B OTF HR 4 RBI), Jeff Wagenhauser ( 4-4 3R 2B 3B 4 RBI), Jase Sweede ( 4-4 R RBI), Kim Crosby ( 3-4 3R 2 RBI), Bruce Klostermeier ( 3-4 3R 2 RBI), Bob Miller ( 3-4 3R 2B 3B 2 RBI), Gary Downey ( 3-4 3R 2 2B RBI), Matt Zuvers ( 3-4 R 3 RBI), Wayne Stumm ( 3-5 2R 2B OTF HR 4 RBI), Brett Crosby ( 2-4 R RBI), and Jim Elchert ( 2-4 R RBI).
Inglorious Batters - 27 Lock 'n Load - 19
In the finale, the Inglorious ones got the victory behing a torrid hitting spree that resulted in 25 scored runs through the first 5 innings. It wasn't easy though as L & L just kept hitting too. This team started 1-3 then ran off 6 straight wins that led to the Fall League Co- Championship, shared with Jeff Aiello's outstanding Gurkhas team. In those 6 wins we outscored our opponents to the tune of 143-88, for a 9.2 run margin. Every Inglorious player contributed heavily to this teams success. In this game we knocked out 34 hits again which included the first 6 hitters in the lineup putting out 4 hits each. Denny Miller blasted two more tape measure HR's and finished at .946 with 16 HR's and 47 RBI!! Also with OTF HR's was Wayne Stumm and Jeff Wagenhauser. Wags finished at .750 and Stumm at .718. Jim Elchert added 2 more deep ITP HR's and finished at .692. Bob Miller (700), Bruce Klostermeier (600) and Jase Sweede (714) all had perfect games as well. Matt Zuvers came on very strong in the second half and finished at .688. Kim Crosby had countless key hits and finished at .531 and Brett Crosby's pitching and defense were outstanding and was key to this teams success. Bob Collins got to play 6 games before foot surgery but was outstanding as he hit .818 with 3 OTF HR and 22 RBI. Tommy Pollard was missing this night but played very well and finished at .652 with 2 OTF HR. Hitting stars: Denny Miller ( 4-4 4R 2 OTF HR 6 RBI), Jeff Wags ( 4-4 2R 2B OTF HR 4 RBI), Jim Elchert ( 4-4 3B 2 HR 3 RBI), Bob Miller ( 4-4 4R 2 RBI), Brett Crosby ( 4-4 3R RBI), Jase Sweede (3-3 R), Wayne Stumm ( 4-5 2R OTF HR 6 RBI), Bruce Klostermeier ( 4-5 4R 2B RBI), Matt Zuvers ( 2-4 2 RBI), and Kim Crosby added a hit, BB and scored 2 runs. I want to thank Ron Klostermeier for keeping the scorebook all season, he did a great job. And thanks to the best group of teammates you could ask for. Well done Inglorious Batters!
-Jon Labeau
photo/JEFF WALLES
FALL BALL C0-CHAMPS! Jeff Aiello, right, lights up a Gurkha cigar,
celebrating his team's 7-3 record and a tie for first place. SSS President,
Scott Nichols congratulates Jeff and his teammates.
photo/JEFF WALLES
FALL BALL CO-CHAMPS! SSS President Scott Nichols, right, congratulates
Inglorious Batters manager Gary Downey. The team finished 7-3 to tie
with the Gurkhas for first place.
photo/JEFF WALLES
WHO SAYS PITCHER'S CAN'T HIT! Fall Ballers Joe Pastorek connects, in a double-header lost to the Gurkhas, 25-15 and 17-16 in the league finals.
photo/JEFF WALLES
THE GURKHAS first baseman Jeff Huskisson comes thru in the 7th - with a key hit as the team sweeps a double-header, to tie for first place.
| Inglorious Batters |
7 |
3 |
0.70 |
0 |
211 |
173 |
3.80 |
| The Gurkhas |
7 |
3 |
0.70 |
0 |
191 |
160 |
3.10 |
| Tuesday Night Heroes |
6 |
4 |
0.60 |
1 |
188 |
153 |
3.50 |
| Autumn Hunters |
6 |
4 |
0.60 |
1 |
167 |
187 |
-2.00 |
| Fall Ballers |
4 |
6 |
0.40 |
3 |
158 |
168 |
-1.00 |
| Lock 'n Load |
0 |
10 |
0.00 |
7 |
138 |
245 |
-10.70 |
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