Captain Paul’s “cooks” Philadelphia Insurance
The sun was in and out all day this past Saturday, May 17th but the warmer temperatures and sun were a welcome sight at Hughes Field on Eggert’s Crossing Road. Recent rainouts and cooler weather have made the first half of the season seem almost like Fall. Great day for a ball game !!
Captain Paul’s defeated “Philly” Insurance Saturday with a score of 6-5. It was a much needed boost to the players of Captain Paul’s who tied Philadelphia Insurance early last week on May 15th in a 7-7 tie.
Pitchers for Captain Paul’s were Max Crouthamel, Kevin DallePazze and Aidan Loughran. Kevin DallePazze was also behind the plate as catcher but I’ll get to that in just a moment.
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Pitchers for “Philly” Insurance were Edward Coplin, Ian Dauer and Rosahn Aiyar.
Captain Paul’s batters got off to a slow start but managed to get some hits in their first at bats. Aidan Loughran hit a ground ball to “Philly” Insurance’s Ian Dauer who made the grab and made the out throwing to first baseman Roshan Aiyar. Kevin DallePazze was ruled out at first after a dropped third strike. After a quick two outs in the first, Ameer Hasan was out after his fly ball was caught after being hit in short left field to Will Kosis.
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Max Crouthamel struck out one in his first trip to the mound but that was after allowing a double by “Philly” Insurance’s Will Kosis and walking Ian Dauer. With runners in scoring postion Edward Colpin singled, plating Kosis and sent Ian Dauer to second. “Philly” Insurance’s Jarod Vinch singled, plating Dauer. “Philly” Insurance’s Roshan Aiyar took a 0-2 count from Max Crouthamel before striking him out.
Captain Paul’s got their first run in the second inning after John Weaver singled and stole second and third. Sean Hoffman singled but was tagged out at second trying to steal but allowed John Weaver to tag home. Next up was Captain Paul’s Max Crouthamel who was walked on a full count. Max was left stranded as Hari Narayanam and Matt Roman each struck out on a 0-2 count. With a score of 2-1 and Philly Insurance leading, Captain Paul’s decided to turn on the heat.
Captain Paul’s allowed only two batters on base after Philadelphia Insurance’s Dominic Madigan singled and Luke Sanjek was safe on a dropped third strike. Matt Carson playing second made the first out after “Philly” Insurance’s Jake Bennett hit a grounder which was caught and thrown to first baseman Ameer Hasan. Captain Paul’s Matt Roman made a nice catch in left field for the second out. Dominic stole home and Luke Sanjek was tagged at second ending the inning 3-1.
Top of the third saw Captain Paul’s bats come alive and had the order go full circle before the side was retired. In his first “at bats”, Matt Carson took a full count but was hit by a wild pitch to the wrist by “Philly” Insurance’s ace Roshan Aiyar. Aidan Loughran singled and Kevin DallePazze and Ameer Hasan were both walked after 3-0 counts.
John Weaver then hit a double to deep center field plating Carson and Loughran. Sean Hoffman singled allowing Ameer Hasan and Kevin DallePazze both to advance. Sean was tagged out but Kevin scored and when the dust cleared, Captain Paul’s was now leading 5-3.
The fourth inning went quick as both teams hit for singles, walked batters, and made good defensive plays. Captain Paul’s Aidan Loughran and Ameer Hasan each had hits but it was a rare strikeout by Kevin DallePazze that left him wanting more. Kevin’s day was not over just yet. Philadelphia Insurance’s Roshan Aiyar and Dominic Madigan made it to first on walks but the inning was over after strikeouts by Jake Bennett and Ryan Shronk.
The fifth inning was much like the fourth as Captain Paul’s Sean Hoffman was the only batter to reach first and was left stranded. Captain Paul’s Aidan Loughran ended the inning quickly by striking out “Philly” Insurance’s first three batters. Ryan Shronk, Aidan Kane and Will Kosis.
The sixth inning brought some real excitement as Captain’s Paul’s managed to grab a run after Matt Carson singled and was brought in by a sacrifice RBI by Kevin DallePazze and a double by Ameer Hasan. The score was now 6-3, but it was Kevin “The Wall” DallePazze who made two outstanding defensive plays behind the plate that kept Philadelphia Insurance’s from taking the lead.
“Philly” Insurance’s Ian Dauer doubled and stole third. Edward Coplin and Jarod Vinch each singled and were on base as Rosahn Aiyar stepped into the box. Ian Dauer made it home and it was now 6-4. Captain Paul’s Kevin DallePazze got the first out as he tagged Jarod Vinch trying to steal home. Kevin then put his sights on a pop up by Roshan Aiyar that put him close to the first base fence just before Philadelphia’s Insurance’s home side dugout. With a pump of the fist, Kevin nabbed out number two.
The game ended after “Philly” Insurance’s Dominic Madigan singled plating Edward Coplin and Luke Sanjek struck out on a 0-2 count. Final score 6-5.
“One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.” – Nolan Ryan
