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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-08-22, Page 21Wednesday, August 22, 2007 SPORTS Times -Advocate 21 Exeter Express sweep Forest EXETER — The Exeter Express recently swept Forest in a best -of -seven series. Team spokesperson Joe Fulop said game three appeared to be an easy win as the Express rolled to a 9- 0 lead by the fifth inning but had to hang on for a 9-5 win and a 3-0 lead in the series. The possibility of a mercy rule ending seemed to be there, said Fulop, but Forest rallied over the last two innings for five runs and had two runners on base to make things interesting. Curtis Meyers pitched the first four innings and looked good striking out five and allowing only one hit. An injury to his hip ended his evening. His replacement was Marty Merner who made his first appearance in the series. He was outstanding for his first three innings allowing one hit before two walks and an error in his fourth inning finished his evening. Forest scored three unearned runs in the eighth inning. Merner showed much resemblance to the fine playoff form that has been his trademark over the years. Jason Cox pitched next for an inning and was respon- sible for the final two Forest runs. Cox threw the ball hard but was a little erratic in his brief appearance, said Fulop. Terry Hogg came to the rescue and pitching with two days of rest he shut Forest down in the ninth as he retired three consecutive batters with three strikeouts. The Express hitters were held to seven hits in the game. They used a walk to Rob Burk, a double by Bobbie Grant (whose batting average is still over .500 for the season) and a single by Adam Leppington to score two runs in the first. Dan Masse drew a walk and was driven home by a Tim Eifert double in the fourth. The big rally of six runs for Exeter came in the fifth. With two out the Express combined hits from Aaron Patterson, Burk and Eifert along with walks to Grant, Lonnie Hawke, Leppington and Masse to rally for a nine -run lead. The Express had two errors which led to three unearned runs but overall, they played a solid game, said Fulop. The Express completed their sweep over Forest with an 8-0 win Friday. Fulop said the game was closer than the final score showed. Many Express players played excellent games, he added. The team was led by Dan Masse who was outstanding allowing one unearned run on four hits. Masse stated that he had all four of his pitches working for the first time in the season. It would benefit the team to have him do as well in Wallaceburg. Adam Leppington hit two monster triples that likely would have been home runs had the wind not been so strong. He also ran down several tough catches in the outfield. Fulop said the team will need his present level of per- formance in tournament play. Aaron Patterson made many astounding plays again, Fulop said. "(Manager) Doug Fairbairn and I discussed how good he really is," Fulop said. "We think he can now be com- pared favourably with local legend John Hayter from the Dashwood Tiger era." Bobbie Grant was held to two walks but also stole two bases. Lonnie Hawke had a hit and a walk. Dan Masse walked twice. Tim Eifert chipped in with a long double and two walks. Darwin Barker had a solid single. Game three saviour Terry Hogg had a hit and a walk. Dave Russell made his debut at second base and was a near vacuum defensively on balls hit into his zone. The Express lead was only 2-0 until the sixth when they scored three times. Three more runs completed the scoring over the last two innings. Crediton fastball team ends season in second place CREDITON - Something has to be said about the power of teammates working together to create a success story. The Crediton Jr./Int. fastball team should be commended for its powerful ability and camaraderie throughout the season. The team ended the season winning three big games to clinch second place out of 14 teams. This highly -talented team of twelve girls with affiliates Kelli Fulton, Julie Prout, Caitlin Gaiser, Natalie LaPorte and Katelyn Squire know they can play as strongly as the larger centres. Crediton 5 vs Oakridge 1 Oakridge wanted the win on Crediton's home turf as they were very close behind in the stand- ings. Crediton's key hits and defensive plays secured the win. Oakridge jumped on the scoreboard early in the first inning but Crediton replied with Amber Preszcator's single, moved to scoring position by Kathy Glen and then sent home with Marianne Scott's single. Kerri Fulton, Glen and Scott led their team at the plate with two single hits apiece. Cathy Conlin pounded out a double in the third inning scoring two runs. Single hits came from Megan Preszcator, Rachel Michielsen and Julie Prout. Kerri Fulton was a real force at shortstop with a dou- ble play to Carrie Dixon and another by scooping up a ball tossing to Carie Pertschy on second who tossed to Dixon at first base. Kathy Glen's double play from left field was a specta- tor's treat with a catch and a hard throw to first to get the runner. Marianne Scott's pitching was very powerful, notching four strikeouts and allowing only a maximum of four runners per inning. Crediton 10 vs Strathroy 5 Crediton started the game slowly against Strathroy allowing three runs in the first liming. Crediton's bats came alive in the fourth inning and the team kept scor- ing runs every inning to the seventh. Kathy Glen's prowess on short stop and her bat were certainly keys to the win. Glen pounded out a home run, double and two singles. Megan Preszcator's triple and double combined with Marianne Scott's two doubles and Amber Preszcator's triple and single scored several runs. Helping the cause with two single hits apiece were Rachel Michielsen, Cathy Conlin, Nikki Cyr and Carrie Dixon. Cyr made some great plays at second base to capture hard hit balls. Captain Carie Pertschy has become a perfect utility player as a pitcher and excelling at infield and outfield positions. Carrie Dixon's pitching always amazes the crowd as it seems the more she pitches in a game, the stronger she becomes. Dixon notched six strikeouts. Crediton 10 vs Otterville 0 Crediton started its rally in the third inning scoring three runs but finished off Otterville's chance of recovery hi the fifth scoring seven runs. Angie Gould's key catches in left field and her strong bat helped clinch the win. Gould pound- ed out a triple, double and a single. Megan Preszcator reached base in all four trips to the plate with three singles and a walk. Kathy Glen's strength pounded out a double and home run and Marianne Scott's single and home run to left field emptied the bases. Cathy Conlin hit a long double in the third inning to score runs and added a single. Amber Preszcator added two single hits while single hits came from the bats of Rachel Michielsen and Jessica Davies. Angie Gould, Cathy Conlin and Carie Pertschy played exceptionally strong field to stop their opposition. Marianne Scott was powerful as the pitcher notching five strikeouts and again only allowing a maximum of four batters per inning. The Crediton squad concludes its season this weekend at the Stronach Park in London. Cathy Conlin Me Pres gan zcator Hockey Season Kick-off Bash Seaforth Minor Hockey, in conjunction with the Shoot25core Hockey School, presents a 'kick-off fundraising evening for the start of the 2007-08 hockey season: Friday, August 245h Seaforth Arena SHOOT2SCORE Celebrity Hockey Game (6:30 p.m.) Featuring professional and 'up and coming' professional hockey players from Seaforth and surrounding areas. Admission: $5 for all ages (free admission for children under 5 and hockey school participants wearing their Shoot2Score jersey). Silent Auction (6:30 - 10:30 p.m.) Featuring fully crested autographed jerseys from McLlwain, Murray, Watt, Devereaux, Wildfong, O'Reilly, Doig, Perry, and others PLUS various other items (e.g. festival tickets, gym memberships, gift certificates, etc.). Celebrity Jersey Raffle Raffle of the game worn jerseys of the celebrity players after the game. Other events include a Toonie Toss and BBQ All proceeds to benefit the players of Seaforth Minor Hockey Check out our website: www.c4thstars.ca Exeter Golf Club Tuesday Morning Ladies Aug. 14 • 49 golfers Longest Drive #8 A flight Jan Collings B flight Carol Ducharme C flight Helen Coates D flight Shirley Treumner Low Gross A flight Pat Wheeler 42 B ffight Carol Ducharme 50 C flight Bonnie Vanhelois 56 D flight Helen Coates 63 24pars 1 birdies Share the wealth - Millie Ross & Gladys McGregor, Lucky Plate - Sheila Reaburn Senior Men August 16 A flight LN Larry Wein 35 B flight LN Robbie Robicheau35 C ffight LN Bob Coates 36 D flight LN Ralph Astle 31 CTP #3 Ralph Astle; #6 Don Ross 1st team Brian Majaury, Al Preece, Roy Triebner, Larry Wein 151 2nd team Ralph Astle, Bruce Moir, Al Otton, Joe Regier 153 Wednesday ladies Aug. 15 Closest to the pin on #6: Flight A: Jo -Ann Hayman Flight B: Helen Wasnidge Flight C: Cathy Pfaff Flight D: Gerry Parsons 50/50 Winner: Carole Preece Ironwood Golf Club umors Aug. 13 Low Gross Girls 10-13 Cayley Mercer 50 Girls 14-15 Michelle Hall 51 Boys 10-12 Tyler Overholt 42 Boys 13-15 Garrett Alexander 38 Ironwood Golf Club Men 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th July 31 • A flight Darren Mason 37N37 John Rudderham 38N38 Matt Munro 38N38 Dave Holtzman 38N38 Jason Heywood 41N41 B flight Derwyn Hodgins 39N39 Brian Munro 41N41 Brian Taylor 41N41 Ken Pinder 41N41 Al Mitchell 41N41 Andy Geiger 42N42 C flight Don Hodgins 41N41 Rob Dickey 42N42 Ben Hooenboom 43N43 Dan Mudge Mark Mcllwain Tim Moore D flight Randy Gilfdlian Ron Bilcke Jon Dinney Dan Meidinger Brad Baker Doug Geoffrey Hal Snoddy 44N44 44N44 44N44 44N44 46N46 46N46 47N47 48N48 48N48 49N49 Closest to pin A/B #10 Ken Ready, #14 Heath Palen; C/D #11 Rob Dickey, #17 Don Hodgins; Skins A/B #12 Darren Mason, #16 Derwyn Hodgins; C/D #12 Bill Steele, #14 Scott Bogart Ladies August 16 • Low Gross A flight: Joan Heywood 34 B flight:Elafne Tomlinson 41 C flight: Anita Riddell 53 Pot of Gold game for most "Stableford Points" A Joan Heywood 28 Sylvia Bedford 20 Chris Hogan 17 B ElaineTomlison 21 Kathy Campbell C Anita Riddell Elsia Hermann Gayle Ready 16 10 8 6 Draw for free cart: Sylvia Bedford 50/50 Draw: Fae Heywood 0 ac K ro Starts At; UP find Saue $10 Off Your Next Purchase! *Min. 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