Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is, Thursday, April 10 and Saddlebag Notes deadline time. You won’t be reading this till the end of April and the SaddleBrooke Winter season will be “in da bag.” Yep, Friday, April 18 was the last day of winter season. Now, some of our snowbirds have, or will, head back north and the nutters who stick around will gear up for Spring season beginning the second week in May.
Tournament Action
Our ST. Patrick’s Day Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22 and a good time was had by all. There were four games across the skill levels of the members, from Recreational to Competitive. Who won? Who cares! There was softball, sun, organ music by Mike Sasche, insightful commentary at the microphone by Dale Pizzatola and yours truly, brats, dogs, burgers, beverages, etc. What a formula! The tournament was appreciatively sponsored by Debra Miller of State Farm (Debra a Rec and Sidewinder player herself) and Golf Carts of Arizona. Thanks, guys! NEXT UP? MEMORIAL DAY at the end of May!!!!!!
Winter League Action
In the meantime… On Mondays, in Recreational (single A ball) has Debra Miller-State Farm winning four in a row to take over top spot from another insurance industry giant, Brittni Guttman-Allstate, with a 7-5 record to Allstate’s 5-7. In Monday Community, the battle has tightened as Beyond Clean has gone from the one-time league lead and is in the cellar at this writing with a 8-9 record. One time cellar-dweller, Ambient Air Heating and Cooling, has taken the top spot at 10-8. Cactus Overhead Garage Doors is in da middle at 9-10. However, Beyond Clean has a season-ending DOUBLEHEADER, while Ambient and Cactus have just one each. So, Beyond could climb into a tie with Ambient if they take both games next week. MORE LATER!!!! Don’t hold your breath, though; it’s gonna be a month before you find out.
On Tuesdays, in Community, Cleere Law Offices is now 8-4 to their softball partners in mayhem, Dominick’s Italian, at 4-8. All she wrote there! In Competitive, Leah Kari Solutions is stomping all over this league at 16-2 while Concierge Heating and A/C is holding on at 8-10. Hughes Credit Union is waaaaaaaaay overdrawn at 2-14. Probably the pitching as yours truly is on the mound for Leak Kari. “Nuff said.”
On to Wednesdays, where, in Community, Community Church of SaddleBrooke has roared back from the cellar and is in the top spot at 6-5, while Healthy Skin Dermatology has tanked to 5-6. ONE GAME LEFT, THO!! Then, over to Sidewinders where Hardin brothers Automotive has really pulled away over the last month and now have 7-3 record to KJK Insurance Advocates 3-7. Oucherooski!
In Thursday Coyote (65+), Absolutely Art is looking to be the top canine with a commanding 8-5 record with Barron Electric at 6-7 and Canine & Company with their tail between their legs at 5-7. Woof! In Thursday Recreational, Rancheros Market at 5-4 is in a battle with Pride Mechanical at 4-5 with just ONE GAME LEFT!
On to TGI Fridays! In Competitive (yours truly on da mound again), Players Pub is on top at 8-4. But DON’T BLOW THE FROTH OFF THAT COLD ONE yet, baby! Bubb’s Grub is right behind at 7-4. However, Andy’s Irrigation is all wet at 3-10. Been there. In Community, another decent battle as Catalina Family Dental has crept into the league lead at 7-6, with Ann Fraley-Long Realty just a half-game back at 7-7 and Big Bear Garage Doors a full game back at 6-7.
Anyhoo, That’s a Wrap
The Winter season ends on Friday, April 18 and by the time you readers get this, the spring season will be just a week away. The spring season will begin on Monday, May 5 and will run through June. First game will begin at 8 a.m. instead of 9 a.m.
So, c’mon down to the field and check the action. There’s SOFTBALL ACTION every weekday, practices twice a week, including Saturday morning and a league for all skill levels. We’re always looking for new players.
Remember, MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT on Monday, May 26!
KP Winners - Day one - (TP) - #4 Donna Roth Hillis, #6 Tracy McGeorge, #11 Suzan Carter and #14 Susan Salmeri. Day two - (MV) - #4 Lori Stegink, #8 Debbie Ogle, #13 Marianne Wicks and #17 Melanie Bassham.
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