The bats came alive tonight as DeYoe’s Advanced Therapy beat out a tough Maguire team by the score of 12-6. The hits came fast and furious against a very tough pitcher, Jerry Burke. Eric DeYoe got the ball rolling in the 1st with a single, followed by an RBI double by Cooper Martell. Jonathan Scotto drove in Martell on a fielder’s choice to short for the final runs of the inning. With the score 2-1 after the 1st, the floodgate of good hitting opened up for the DeYoe squad. Greg Wilson had a double, two singles and a walk, also driving in a run. Shane Brownell hit a single and Isaac Singer stroked a single for an RBI. Singer was robbed of a single in the 2nd on a sharp line drive to 2nd. Christian Pappas hit the ball hard to 2nd that would have easily gone to the wall for a double. Ryan Zigrosser had a single and a bloop double with 2 RBI’s. Brenden Carroll had two singles and chalked up an RBI on a fielder’s choice. Gavin Heffernan recorded a single and a walk. DeYoe ended the game with another single and a walk. Scotto added a double, single and ended with 3 RBI’s. Martell added a homerun and single to complete the offense. On defense, DeYoe was led on the mound by a strong pitching performance by Greg Wilson, who notched up 2 K’s and elicited many pop outs and groundouts in the infield with his precision. Wilson made several plays of his own, catching a pop out and throwing a runner out at first in the 1st. That set the tone for the game. Behind the plate, Scotto made a great throw to a waiting Heffernan at 3rd as Maguire’s squad attempted a double steal. The out was crucial in limiting an offensive surge by Maguire’s team. Scotto came in to pitch the final two frames and performed exceptionally. Scotto notched up 2 K’s and made a nice play 1-5 to Singer with two on, cutting down the lead runner and halting another threat by Maguire. Special thanks to Rick and Nick Zigrosser for searching long and hard for a souvenir ball for Martell. In an example of sportsmanship to be admired by all, after giving up a homerun ball to Martell, Jerry Burke smiled, walked to the 3rd baseline, waited for Martell to round and shook his hand for a nice hit. It’s attitudes like Jerry Burkes that reflect the true meaning of sportsmanship. This is a game, gentleman. To be enjoyed, win or lose. You are all fortunate to be out in the sun, playing with your friends and being supported by your families. Regardless of the record at the end of the year, let’s all remember why we’re here. To play ball and have fun. We did that yesterday. Record: 4-1. Next Game: Saturday, May 14th: 11:15 at Magee vs. Rosetti’s Crisafulli Brothers. See you there!