Starbucks Softball League

The Brewers kept the game close all the way until the bottom of the 6th inning, when their offense came through with some clutch hits to go up by one run 7-6. It was then up to the defense to play tough and not give up any runs. Billy made the big play on the 2nd batter of the inning, by cleanly fielding a tough grounder and turning a quick double play.

This game was a great summer classic that involved excellent defensive and offensive performances by both teams. After 5 lead changes, the Underdevelopments and NT Stars found themselves at a 14-14 tie at the end of regulation. After both teams unable to post scores in the 8th inning, it was Mike Morrill who came up big with a clutch 1 out triple down the first base line and later scored the winning run on an infield ground ball. Congrats to Mike and to both teams for an excellent game played!

The stage was set:Bottom of the 7th inning, one out, runner in scoring position, and the Aroma Brewers just two outs from a Friday doubleheader sweep. The ball was hit, routinely, to Moni who was patroling left center field. The runner on second, an above average athlete and with good speed, decided to test Moni's arm at third base: Bad idea. Congrats to Moni Hashiguchi for earning Player of the Week by throwing out the tagging runner at third base to end the game!!! Well done!!!

Player of the Week is awarded to Laura del Valle for not only her superb pitching performance in a dominating win for the Yukon Bears, but also for her cunning creativity at the plate with her attempted bunt. As we all know, bunts are not allowed in slow pitch softball, but Ms. del Valle's sincere attempt brought at good humor smile (or laugh) to everybody at Lower Woodland. This game was well played by both sides as we saw flashes of defensive highlights with a diving catch from James Groom, as well as displays of offensive power from Mike Wear's two triples and Jordan Munroe's HR, two triples, and a double. Congrats to Laura del Valle and the Yukon Bears for a game well played!!!!

Player of the week is awarded to Katy Irwin from the Outkasts. Katy had the game of a lifetime going five for five at the plate in a 29-5 win over the Yukon Bears. Although both teams had a rough season, they provided the fans with one final entertaining competition for the 2008 Starbucks League. Congrats goes out to both teams for their display of sportsmanship, and to Katy Irwin for a great game played!!!