Tuesday, October 19, 2004

In Fall Baseball playoff action, Hamilton Lou Gehrig A defeated Pennsbury A, 11 - 0,

Pitching was the key, as TJ Hargraves, Jeff Karczewski, and Jeff Zimmer combined to throw a one hitter.

The game was scoreless until the third inning, when the bottom of the order helped jump start what turned into a six run inning. Anthony Chiappetta started things off with a walk, followed by singles by Chris Pierfy and Judy Galayda, which scored Chiappetta. Ross Nanfeldt drove both remaining runners home with a double. One out later, a walk to Asa Rodriguez was then followed by an RBI single by Karczewski. Zimmer capped off the scoring with a two run double.

This was more than enough runs for Lou Gehrig, as Hargraves set the tone by throwing three perfect innings. He recorded 4 strikeouts, and did not allow a ball to leave the infield.

In the fifth inning, Pennsbury recorded their first hit on a hard hit ball to right field. This was their first hit in 12 innings against Lou Gehrig. Helping the cause were many fine plays, including nice plays by third baseman Dan Elliott, nice stretches by First Baseman Alex Wolfinger, a leaping grab of an errant throw at first by Zimmer, and a run down started by Chiappeta.

NOTES:
Lou Gehrig A now faces Pennsbury B. The game is scheduled for Thursday, 7 p.m. at Pennsbury.

Lou Gehrig B faces Pennsbury B on Tuesday, at 7 p.m.. The game is also at Pennsbury.

The winners of these 2 games play Sunday at noon, at Lou Gehrig. These schedules are tentative, due to the impending rain this week.

Directions:
To get to Pennsbury field, take Route 1 South. Exit at Market Street, and cross into Pennsylvania. Make your first right onto River Road.
Continue on River Road past the light at the Calhoun Street Bridge, and contniue for about 2 miles. The complex is on the left hand side, just past a cemetery. You have gone too far if you get to the large railroad bridge. You can also cross into PA using the Calhoun Street Bridge.