SYLVANIA SENIOR SOFTBALL

State Farm defeats Schneider's
10-7 to win "rubber-match"!

photo/JIM SCHNEIDER

THE WINNERS! Jeff Traudt's State Farm team shut down Schneider's Electric in the bottom of the 7th to win the Legends tournament. With two outs, two men on, Dan Calmes hit a long, deep drive to right center, - run down and caught by Matt Edinger to seal the win. Back row, l-r: Virgil Correa, Rich Brownfield, Gary Gardner, Kyle Green, Tim Kuzmaul. Front row: Matt Edinger, Rob Boehme, Terry Thomas, Jeff Traudt, Brian Laver. Not Pictured: Nate Freeman, Bill Garber, Bob Miller

Championship Game: Jeff Traudt State Farm 10, Schneider Electric 7

JEFF TRAUDT STATE FARM
After giving up 5 runs in the first and trailing 7-2 at the end of the 4th , State Farm got a wakeup call and scored 8 more runs and shut-down Schneider Electric to win the Championship 10-7. In league play, the teams split, one win - one loss each, setting up the "rubber match". It was a battle of two very good teams ultimately playing in the post season Championship to have the bragging rights for the best record in the league for 2018. State Farm ended 12-7 (.631 winning percentage) versus Schneider Electric 13-8 (.619 winning percentage). The league had to be the most evenly competitive group of teams I can remember, where anybody could win on any given night. State Farm was led by everyone, each player had a hit and most had multiple hits during the championship game. The defense was incredible, pitching (Kyle Green) was excellent and the bats came alive to turn an already great season into a Championship season. I had the pleasure to play with a group of guys that stayed positive all year. Rob Boehme stated it best: “We had more heart and guts than any team I’ve ever played on and I never saw any teammate give another anything but encouragement. That and everything else I experienced speaks to the character of every player on our team. It truly was a privilege to have played with you”. Well said, Rob, and thanks to the State Farm team, Jeff Traudt our sponsor and the entire league for another great year. Can’t wait for Fall Ball!! Also thanks to Gabe, Jeff and Jim for umpiring the Championship game.
-Terry Thomas

JUNIOR BILLBOARD FOR SENIORS! Jeff Traudt posted this billboard in front of his State Farm office at 2828 W. Central Ave., East of Secor Rd. "I wanted to promote the Sylvania Senior Softball league and pay homage to my team mates - a great group of guys!", Traudt said.

photo/JIM SCHNEIDER

STATE FARMS outfielder Matt Edinger at bat in the Legends League tournament championship game. State Farm defeated Schneider Electric 10-7. State Farms 12-7 record was the league's best.

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STATE FARM'S Rob Boehme waits on deck in the SSS Legends League tournament finals, won by Jeff Traudt's club.

Semi-final game: Jeff Traudt State Farm 17, Fricker’s Red 4

JEFF TRAUDT STATE FARM
Short-handed Fricker’s Red and State Farm battled in the Semi-finals Thursday night. State Farm won the game 17-4. Well played by the entire team everyone on State Farm had a hit and all but two had at least two hits. Great effort by everyone helped to propel (Jeff Traudt) State Farm into the post season Championship game against a formidable Schneider Electric team that battled a very good Bull Moose in the other semi-final game. Thanks to Jeff Wagenhauser for umpiring the game.

Semi-final game: Bull Moose 14, Schneider Electric 15

BULL MOOSE
Bull Moose, after a fast 12-5 start was unable to keep up with the speed and two back-to-back five run innings recorded by a solid Schneider team effort. Schneider was able to get out of several innings as the Moosemen stranded (11) runners on base. The Bash Brothers could not be stopped as Tom Duhart 4-4-4R-2OTFHR and Wayne Harris 4-4-4R-2B-OTFHR went perfect for the nite. Mark Clair 3-4-1R-2B, Bob Algier 3-4-1R-2B, Jim Dunlavy 2-3-1R, and Tom Easler 2-4 contributed to the [21] hits delivered in the one run loss

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Schneider Electric earned a trip to the finals with a 15-14 win over a good Bull Moose team. Schneider overcame 3 OTF home runs in a comeback victory and hung onto a 1 run lead in the 7th with 3 outstanding defense plays in a row by Dan Calmes, Todd Hofer and Jeff Kramer. Schneider used great team chemistry for a third straight one run victory and one of several this season.

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