SLAC Annual Softball Game 2009

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Research Bests Accelerator by 28-12!
(see also SLAC Today article here)
 

BOX SCORE:
Inning   1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8  9 Runs
Accelerator

 

               

12

Research

 

               

28

Game Highlights

Bats were hot at the 2009 SLAC Annual Softball Game on Sunday, September 27, as the Researchers defeated the Accelerators 28–12. The Research team started fast with 18 runs in the first three innings. The Accelerators could not close the gap, despite holding their opponents to three runs in innings 5–8 and bottom-of-the-ninth home runs from Matt Cramar and Mark Anzalone. Ryan Auer of the Research team was named MVP of the game for his solid hitting.

Organizers said they were happy to see a large turnout at this year's game; 23 people came to play and the teams had some fans to cheer them on as well. The game was a family affair for the Accelerators, with siblings Natalie and Matt Cramar and Gene Anzalone and his sons, Mark and Brian, at the core of the team.

Sunday's game also brought ten newcomers out to Roble Field. The new players hailed from across the lab, and even as far as Germany, France, and Canada. "It was gratifying to see so many new players enjoy themselves whatever their level of previous experience," said Accelerators team captain Tom Markiewicz.

The new players were shown the ropes by a SLAC Softball veteran, Richard (Dick) Zdarko, who first played in the game in 1961. The now-retired SLACer played for the Research team on Sunday. "Dick is a treasure trove of lore about the game's early days and its personalities," Markiewicz said. "He exemplifies what this game is all about: coming together and building a sense of community that can last for years."

 

Bill Kirk MVP Award

The Bill Kirk Most Valuable Player Award was awarded to Ryan Auer of the Research Team for his solid hitting.

 

Team Rosters

Research:
Peter Kim
Dick Zdarko
Steve Spectre
Fred Le Pimpec, Bob Nagler
Ron Cassell
Mike Woods
JJ Russell
Dan Harrington
Ryan Auer
Hendrik Ohldag

Accelerator:
Franz-Josef Decker
Matt Cramar
Natalie Cramar
Herman Winick
Brian Anzalone
Howard Smith
Gene Anzalone
Mark Anzalone
Mike Palrang
Nate Lipkowitz
Pierre Bleile

 

Winning Research Team


 

MVP Award winner Ryan Auer (center), with Accelerator Captain Tom Markewiecz (right)
and Research Captain Dan Harrington

 


October 2009
Mike Woods