Union County 60+ 2017 Senior Softball Standings and Game Results

Union County 60+ Senior Softball
2017 Season Standings
August 20, 2017
		LEAGUE STANDINGS
		A - DIVISION	WON	LOST	PCT.	GB
		Kilkenny House	17	6	.739	0
		Liberty Lighting Group	13	11	.542	4 1/2
		Awnings Galore II	12	11	.522	5
		Creative Industries I	11	12	.478	6
		B - DIVISION	WON	LOST	PCT.	GB
		American Legion	17	6	.739	0
		DeBellis Associates	13	10	.565	4
		Cranford VFW #2	11	12	.478	6
		Avengers	8	15	.348	9
		Creative Industries Too	2	21	.087	15
	Game Summaries:
	American Legion 20, Creative Industries Too 5
	American Legion clinched first place in the 60's B Division with a convincing 20-5 victory over Creative Industries Too at Linden Memorial Field.
	Kilkenny House 20, DeBellis Associates 17
	Trailing 13 to 8 in the bottom of the 4th, Kilkenny House tied the game with 5 runs, topped off with a grand slam HR by Don Montefusco. DeBellis surged back into the lead with 3 runs in the top of the 5th only to have Kilkenny score 6 in the bottom of the inning and hold on for the win. Kilkenny was led by Ed Klecan (4 for 4), Jim Buckalew (3 for 4), Al Feigenbaum (3 for 4), Dom Montefusco (3 for 4, HR) and Tom Beninato (3 for 3). The DeBellis boys managed 21 hits against the league leading Kilkenny team but it wasn't enough to overcome the hard hitting barmen. For DeBellis, Johnny Miller had a 3 for 4 night (2B, 3R). Howard Walker, Jorge Barca, Bob Mancini, Rich Silva, Dennis Wilckens and Rich Grossberg each had two hits.
	Liberty Lighting Group 14, Awnings Galore II 11
	After struggling to put runs across the plate early, LLG scored 10 in the final few frames to best a game Awnings team. For LLG, Tom MacDermant and Willie Jackson led the way with 4 hits each. Bernie Burkhardt stayed hot with 3 hits in 3 appearances. Jackson, Jeff Maglietta, Don Miller, Harry Semple and Al Betau used the extra base and clutch hitting to help secure the victory. Danny Mendoza was 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBIs, and Gary Cuttler (2R) and Bobby Rahnenfuhrer (2R, 2RBI) each had 3 hits for AG2.
	Cranford VFW 11, Avengers 9
	The VFW parlayed timely hitting, near-flawless fielding and steady pitching into a 11-9 win over the pesky Avengers. Trailing 9 to 5 heading into the bottom of the fifth, the Vets struck for four runs to tie the game. Two runs in the sixth clinched the win. A last inning Avenger rally was thwarted by a game-ending double play. Leading the VFW attack with two hits each were Vic Trindade, Dave Drechsel, Bill Early, Gerard McDermott, Charlie Wischusen, Pat Ahern, Joe Mitarotonda and Lou Koehler. Good defense in the outfield and strong play from the shortstop Richie Krov kept the Avengers in the game. Leading the Avenger offense was Anthony Abbaleo who was 3 for 3 with 2 triples, Bill Moore 3 for 3, Joe Brown 2 for 2, and Ron Horinko 2 for 2.
	Creative Industries I 9, Cranford VFW 3
	In the final jockeying for playoff position, Creative industries I took out Cranford VFW 9-3 at Unami Park. Leading the way for CI were Joe Massimino (4H, HR) and Tom Straniero (3H, 2R) who were both perfect at the plate. Also contributing with 2 hits were Dennis Watson, Frank DeLuca and Bill Reichle.
	Awnings Galore II 12, Kilkenny House 0
	Backed by near flawless defense, Tom Pasko hurled a five hitter in a rare shutout victory over league frontrunner Kilkenny House. Wally Dusko opened the bottom of the first inning with a long triple which was followed by 6 consecutive base hits as AG2 opened an early 6-0 lead. Danny Mendoza’s long 3 run triple highlighted a late 5 run outburst to pad the lead. Mendoza (2R, 3RBI) and Gary Cuttler (2R, RBI), who played an exceptional game at shortstop, were both 3 for 3 for the game. Pete Osborn, Tom Pasko and Ray Meigs each had 2 hits and an RBI.
	DeBellis Associates 27, The Avengers 12
	This first game of a double header was a run scoring free for all as DeBellis took out The Avengers 27-12 at Linden Memorial Field. Every player hit and scored at least one run for the potent DeBellis offense. For the Avengers, Joe Brown and John Tomaine each had three hits. Anthony Abbaleo, Bill Moore, Ron Horinko, and Paul Brody added two hits apiece.
	The Avengers 14, DeBellis Associates 13
	The Avengers earned a split with DeBellis Associates with a win in the second game of the double header at Linden by a score of 14-13. Avengers tightened up their defense and the game remained close until the bitter end. DeBellis had the tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the seventh when the Avengers closed the door to take the one run victory. For The Avengers, Anthony Abbaleo, Paul Brody, Ron Horinko and John Tomaine led the team with 3 hits apiece. Joe Brown, Bill Moore, Pete Gelesky (winning pitcher), and Tom Connolly each had two hits. For DeBellis, Howard Walker hit a long home run in the first inning. Bob Donnelly, Mike Hahn, Art Martines and Bob Mancini had multiple hits.
	Liberty Lighting Group 8, American Legion 4
	Paul Southwick was a perfect 3 for 3 at the plate with a pair of doubles. Willie Jackson, Mike Guatta and Rick Lindemann all provided big hits enabling LLG to create enough separation for the win. Dennis Quigley's infield defense shut down any thoughts of a comeback by American Legion.
	Awnings Galore II 20, DeBellis Associates 9
	Tied at 6 after 4 innings, Awnings scored 6 in the 5th and 8 more in the 7th to pull away to victory. Gary Cuttler (2R, 2RBI), Bruce Crawford (2R, RBI), Pete Osborn (2B) and Bruce Symon (2R) each had 3 hits in the win. For DeBellis, Dave McFall, Rich Silva and Rich Grossberg had multiple hits.
	DeBellis Associates 12, The Avengers 6
	In the rubber game of their third match-up of the week, DeBellis Associates took out The Avengers 12-6 at Tremley Field. The DeBellis boys spread hits across the entire lineup led by Dave McFall and Bob Donnelly each with 3 hits, and Johnny Miller, Howard Walker, Art Martines, Mike Hahn and Bob Mancini with 2 hits apiece. The Avengers offense kept the game close for 5 innings but in the end were denied the victory. Joe Brown, Paul Brody and Alan Schachman had 2 hits apiece. Pete Gelesky, anchoring the infield defense with fine plays up the middle, also had 2 hits for the Avengers.
	Liberty LightingGroup 25, Cranford VFW 8
	LLG pounded out 41 hits in their final regular season game. Dennis Quigley came up big with a bases clearing double. Jeff Maglietta, Harry Semple, Willie Jackson and Bernie Burkhardt all collected 5 hits on the night. Defensive highlights go to shortstop Paul Southwick and left fielder Tom MacDermant. The VFW was led at the plate by George Merlo, Gerard McDermott, Ken Murray, Joe Mitarotonda, Jerry Gaeta, Charlie Wischusen and Lou Koehler who each contributed 2 hits.
	Awnings Galore II 14, Cranford VFW 0
	Tom Pasko set a UCSSL record by pitching his second shutout of the week as Awnings prevailed 14-0 at Linden Memorial Field. Rich Dempsey was a perfect 4 for 4 including a long triple, driving in 4 runs and scoring twice. Gary Cuttler (2R, RBI), Danny Mendoza (2B, 3R, RBI), Angelo Melillo (2RBI) and Tom Pasko each had 3 hits for AG2, while Pete Osborn (3B, BB, 3R, 3RBI), Bruce Symon (2R) and Tom Colandro (R) each contributed a pair of hits. Mike Volpe led the VFW with three hits on the night.