Zuni Park - Week 5 Highlights

Menace 2 Sobriety vs. Highlanders: Dave Muyer from Menace 2 Sobriety gave the game a sobering start with a home run in the top of the 1st. Over the next two innings, Menace's solid offense was able to extend their lead to 5-0. Then in the bottom of the 3rd inning, things took a turn when the Highlanders got their offense rolling with four runs, to sneak back in the game.This offensive outburst was highlighted by Bryan Tierney's 2-RBI's. The score remained the same until the bottom of the 5th inning, when the Highlanders plated two more runs and took the lead 6-5. The Highlanders weren't done yet. In the bottom of the next inning, the Highlanders extended their lead by scoring four more runs, 10-5. The Highlanders kept up their tight defense and closed this game out. Highlanders wins 10-5.

Backdoor Ohoolihans vs. Not in the Face: What a great game!  Backdoor came out kicking with a fury and were able to score four runs. Two of which came from a Stephen Blann home run! Face responded in the bottom half of the 1st with two runs of their own to close the gap to 4-2. At this point, both teams found their 'D' and flopped it all around, leading to the next 4 1/2 innings of scoreless play. Then in the bottom of the 6th inning, Face's Robbie Leonhardt kicked a SAC fly to bring his team within one run, 4-3. Unfortunately for Face, Backdoor's 'D' was a little bit bigger and helped them hang on for the victory. Props to both pitchers who played stellar games - Stephen Blann for Backdoor and Robbie Leonhardt for Face. Backdoor Ohoolihans wins 4-3.