Sunday, October 24, 2004

In Fall Baseball playoff action, Hamilton Lou Gehrig A defeated Pennsbury C, 8 - 6,

Pennsbury jumped ahead early, turning three first inning errors into three runs. Pitcher TJ Hargraves was able to stabilize the game, recorded six strikeouts in allowing only three runs in three innings.

The offense then took advantage of the Pennsbury bullpen, as they quickly tied things up in the top of the 4th inning. Singles by Anthony Chiappetta and Jeff Zimmer set the table for a booming two-run double by Hargraves. Judy Galayda singled home Hargraves to tie the score.

Pennsbury took a brief lead as Jeff Karczewski allowed back to back doubles before getting a strikeout to end the 4th. Ryan Minnick, Jason Ghaffoor, and Ben Shankle drew walks to start the 5th. With one out, Karczewski singled home Minnick to tie the score again. Zimmer then responded with a two out single to plate Ghaffoor, giving Lou Gehrig the lead for good.

Dan Elliott and Galayda scored runs on a long hit from Chris Pierfy to increase the Lou Gehrig lead to 7-4. A run by Alex Wolfinger in the 7th gave Lou Gehrig an 8-4 lead, which they needed as Pennsbury used a Lou Gehrig error, two walks, and two hits to bring the winning run to the plate in the bottom of the 7th. Ross Nanfeldt reponded by getting a strikeout to end the game.

A highlight of the game was Lou Gehrig stopping a potential triple for Pennsbury when Galayda and Hargraves made perfect relay throws to third baseman Zimmer on a ball hit to the left field fence.

NOTES:
Lou Gehrig A has won two playoff games, and now faces Lou Gehrig B for the group championship. The game is scheduled for Wednesday 10/27 at 7 p.m. in Pennsbury.

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.