Ewald Connection Too Much For "Norton's Kits" In Early game.

The Ewald connection was too much for the "Kits" in the early game action at North Shore Park Tuesday, January 3,2023. Barb Ewald recorded 4 hits, scored 3 runs and one rbi hitting from the leadoff spot in the batting order for "Ewald's Kubs"

Barbara's bat paced a 24-hit attack as the Kubs rolled to a 20 to 2 victory. "Burger" Callahan's sixth-inning run-scoring infield ground out closed out the game in the sixth inning as the Club Mercy rule was invoked after six innings.

Pitcher and team captain. Walt Ewald tossed his second mercy rule in a row. Walt shut out the "Hannah's Kids" on December 29 with just one run. He shut down "Norton's Kids" with only two runs on the 20-2 win. Ewald's pitching stats now show 8 victories and three losses. In 74 plus innings, In gaining two mercy wins, "Ewald" s Kubs" have outscored their opponents 36-3 with a 47-17 hit margin.

Kids 7. Kats 3.

Two returning players made their season debut in the second contest at North Shore Park on January 3, 2023. Kaz Gora, returning from Canada, hurled "Hannah's Kids" past the "Kutchinski's Kats" in the nightcap 7 to 3. "Pee Wee" Di iulis returned from Massachachetts playing his first game of the 22-23 season, leading the" Kats with a three-for-three performance at the plate. Bob Kane's hot bat contributed. 2 singles and a home run for "Hannah's Kids in the victory.

Three-Quarter Century Softball Club

(aka Kids and Kubs) Standings for 01/05/23 Posted 7:30 AM 010423
Team W L GB PCT
Kits(C) 10 5 -- .667
Kubs(B) 8 7 2 .533
Kats(D) 7 8 3 .467
Kids(A) 5 10 5 .333

SCORES
1/5/23 Kats vs. Kubs, Kits vs. Kids (Rain Out)

SCHEDULED
1/10/23 Kids vs Kats, Kubs vs. Kids
1/12/23 Kids vs. Kits, Kubs vs Kats
1/17/22 Kats vs. Kids, Kits vs. Kubs
1/19/23 Kids vs. Kubs, Kats vs Kids