SLAC Annual Softball Game 2013

Research builds early lead and never looks back, defeating Accelerator 17-8 !

Game Summary

Game Highlights
Research dominated on offense and scored early to build a solid lead that Accelerator could not overcome.  Four of the first five Research hitters got hits and went on to score as Research built a 4-0 lead in the first inning.  James Budarz and Ryan MacLellan provided most of the Research offense.  James had a single, double and triple in the first 4 innings and nearly hit for the cycle with a deep blast to left field in the top of the 8th inning.  But Gene Anzalone ably fielded the ball, made a good throw to his son Brian at short stop, and Brian fired a strike to Kenta Suzuki at home plate for the out as James raced in just a step too late.  Brian starred defensively for Accelerator with 6 put-outs/assists, including a diving play to field a ground ball in the 5th inning with a terrific throw to first for the out.  The 3^rd member of the Anazalone family, Mark, had the only home run for Accelerator, but it resulted in just one run as Mark was the leadoff batter off in the bottom of the 7^th inning.

Bill Kirk MVP Award
Ryan MacLellan was awarded MVP.  Ryan had a 3-run homer in the 4th inning, had 4 hits and contributed 7 RBIs! 

Game Notes
Lots of family members and friends enjoyed a warm, sunny day to cheer on both teams.
Newcomers Kenta Suzuki, visiting from Japan, and Anton Lindahl, newly arrived from Sweden, played softball for the first time.  Kenta got a hit and made a thrilling put-out to deny James Budarz a home run.  Anton reached base twice and deftly applied his skills from the Swedish version of baseball (no pitcher - you toss the ball up to yourself to hit!).
Laurel Woods was official scorekeeper - thanks Laurel!.

Team Rosters

Research: Dan Harrington  (co-captain) Mike Minitti (co-captain) Ryan MacLellan James Budarz Steve Edstrom   Conner Edstrom Howie Haber Eddie Santos Dave Bernstein Anton Lindahl Tim Barklow

Accelerator: Jeff Corbett (co-captain) Tom Markiewicz (co-captain) Matt Cramar Natalie Cramar Herman Winick Rick Jackson Tomas Jackson MikeWoods Gene Anzalone Mark Anzalone Brian Anzalone Kevin Turner Kenta Suzuki Thomas Davids

Research Team Standing:  Conner Edstrom, Eddie Santos, Steve Edstrom, Howie Haber, James Budarz, Tim Barklow, Dave Bernstein, Anton Lindahl Kneeling:  Ryan MacLellan, Mike Minitti, Dan Harrington Sitting:  Ewan Minitti, Evelyn Harrington

Accelerator Team Standing:  Matt Cramar, Mark Anzalone, Gene Anzalone, Brian Anzalone, Tomas Jackson, Kevin Turner, Herman Winick, Thomas Davids Kneeling:  Mike Woods, Tom Markiewicz, Jeff Corbett, Rick Jackson, Natalie Cramar, Kenta Suzuki

 MVP Award Winner, Ryan MacLellan