By Pete Rockett, Scott Garand, and Tom Ewing
With the continued hot, and steamy temperatures of the summer the official Dog Days of the Ipswich Men’s Over 30 League were in full bloom this past Sunday at Doyon and Grimes field with Institution For Savings taking on Townsend Comeau Oil, and Mike & Sons facing Club 498.
At days end no broken bones, and the standings were taking shape.
On Doyon field Institution For Savings swept a pair from Townsend Comeau in two close games of 4-1, and 7-4. In game one Dave Wood tossed a gem supported by great defense around him. The big hit came from Chris Connolly who hit a line drive HR into right in the later innings to put the game over the top for the Bankers. Larry White was the tough luck loser despite pitching well and with good movement on his fastball and changeup. Leading hitters for T/C were Paul “Rigga” Rigby with three hits and Marc Comeau with two hits.
In game two, emergency starter Paul Poirier got the win for the Bankers led by the hitting of Wes Pierce. Larry White took the loss for the T/C crew despite his continued pitching performance that proved to be with outstanding control. Matt Comeau led T/C with two hits along with a HR followed by Jack Carey’s two hits.
Over on Grimes field the sweeping theme continued with Mike & Sons taking two from Club 498.
Mike Stasiuk got the win for Mikes in game 1 with a 13-5 victory while Brad Hill took the loss for 498. Stasiuk helped his own cause by going 4-5, Dick Merry Jr. and, Chris Perna also chipped in with three hits.
Game two saw Mike Blake get the win for Mikes while Bill Knovack took the loss for Club 498.
Scott Garand went 3-4 along with Chris Shulte was also 3-4 including a HR to pave the way for Mikes.
Field Observations
- Welcome Back to Over 30 Mike Gino Jennotte who celebrated his return with a triple on Mike & Sons. It was also reported that oxygen tanks were brought in to help him breathe after the three bagger.
- Nice HR by IFS’s Chris Connolly who rounded four bases that included the town of Boxford.
- The injury status to Tom Ewing isn’t thought to be serious. Ewing who walked in at bat against Townsend Comeau somehow pulled a muscle going down to first base.
- T/C’S Larry White was so distraught after giving up a HR to IF’S Chris Connolly that made White ponder retirement.
- Mike & Sons players were treated to refreshments by Mark Hardie who struck out on a Bill Knovack knuck
Standings as of July 18th are:
Mike & Sons 12-6
Institution For Savings 11-7
Townsend Comeau 7-11
Club 498 6-12
