August 17, 1977 Recaps

                       WON LOST  PCT   GB
Chester Springs CST     73  45  .619 ----
Glenmoore GLE           66  55  .545  8.5
Kimberton KIM           65  55  .542  9.0
Devault DEV             63  58  .521 11.5
Lionville LTC           63  59  .516 12.0
Guthriesville GUT       59  61  .492 15.0
Elverson ELV            59  63  .484 16.0
Eagle EAG               56  65  .463 18.5
Marshallton MMH         53  69  .434 22.0
Honey Brook HBB         46  73  .387 27.5

CHESTER SPRINGS AT KIMBERTON
Two-Fivers...... 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  4  1
Firefighters.... 2 0 0  2 0 2  0 0    -  6 11  0
Win:Candelaria(11-10) Loss:Seaver(12-8)
Homeruns- R.Smith(25th)
 
John Candelaria had an impressive outing and Reggie Smith cracked a homer and
had 2 RBI at Kimberton Fairground where the Kimberton Firefighters beat the
Chester Springs club 6-1.
 
Kimberton set the tone of the game in the first inning when they tallied 2
runs on 2 hits.  That early scoring held up.  Kimberton had 11 hits for the
night.  
 
The win was credited to Candelaria(11-10) who went the whole way allowing 1
run. The loss was charged to Tom Seaver(12-8).  Candelaria was obviously very
pleased with his performance in the aftermath of the game, 'It was just one
of those games where everything worked.  My arm felt great, heck, I could
have pitched another two or three innings.  I only hope that I can do it
again next time out!'
 
EAGLE AT DEVAULT
Eagles.......... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 2  -  3  5  2
Dynamiters...... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  4  0
Win:Reuschel(10-8) Loss:Griffin(7-3) Save:Atkinson(21st)
Homeruns- G.Foster(30th), G.Carter(29th)
 
Rick Reuschel came through with a solid 8 innings at Great Valley Stadium as
the Eagle Eagles beat the Devault Dynamiters by the count of 3-1.
 
Eagle had the winning rally in the 9th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 3 base
hits.  Pete Rose led off and started the attack as he doubled.  George Foster
stepped into the batter's box and he clubbed a two-run home run.  Two outs
later Larry Biittner came to the plate and lined a single.  Bill Atkinson was
perfect in relief and gained credit for his 21st save.  
 
The win was credited to Reuschel(10-8) who went 8 innings allowing 1 run. Tom
Griffin(7-3) was hit with the loss in relief.  
 
GLENMOORE AT MARSHALLTON
Stableboys...... 0 0 0  0 0 3  0 3 1  -  7 10  0
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  1  6  2
Win:Rhoden(9-9) Loss:Shirley(9-8)
Homeruns- J.Wallis(4th)
 
Rick Rhoden pitched a complete game and Biff Pocoroba had 3 base hits as the
Glenmoore Stableboys beat the Marshallton Mad Hatters by a score of 7-1.
 
Glenmoore took the lead for good in the 6th inning when they came up with 3
runs on 4 hits.  The biggest moment was provided by Bake McBride who silenced
the crowd when he lined a one-base hit which was good for two runs.  Neither
team was able to score until the 6th inning.  
 
Rhoden(9-9) finished the game allowing 1 run in the victory. Bob Shirley(9-8)
was the loser.  He pitched 5 innings allowing only 3 hits and no walks.
 
GUTHRIESVILLE AT ELVERSON
Golddiggers..... 2 1 3  0 2 0  1 3 0  - 12 15  0
Squires......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  8  3
Win:Christenson(7-11) Loss:Barr(5-15)
Homeruns- S.Mejias-2(8th), B.Murcer(15th)
 
Sam Mejias smashed 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI at French Creek Park as the
Guthriesville Golddiggers belted the Elverson Squires by the count of 12-0.
 
Mejias enjoyed a big day at the plate.  He smashed a two-run homer in the 1st
inning, belted a three-run homer in the 3rd inning and doubled in the 5th
inning.  Guthriesville dominated offensively as they scored in 6 different
innings.  
 
Larry Christenson(7-11) was the winner allowing no runs in 8 and 2/3 innings.
Jim Barr(5-15) took the loss.  Guthriesville knocked him around a bit, as he
gave up 5 runs in 2 and 1/3 innings.  
 
'I felt great out there today,' Mejias said, 'Maybe I should make a regular
habit of getting to bed on time!'
 
LIONVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Tiger-Cats...... 0 0 1  3 0 0  0 0 0  -  4  4  3
Beekeepers...... 0 4 1  0 2 1  0 4    - 12 13  2
Win:Koosman(12-8) Loss:Jones(9-7)
Homeruns- G.Luzinski(29th), C.Johnson(11th), J.Moore(7th)
 
Jerry Koosman went 9 solid innings at The Nest as the Honey Brook Beekeepers
beat the Lionville ballclub 12-4.
 
Honey Brook jumped on top of Lionville in the bottom of the 2nd inning as they
scored 4 runs on 2 base hits.  The key offensive moment was provided by Mike
Phillips who came through for the home fans when he delivered a one-base hit
bringing home two baserunners.  Honey Brook had a total of 13 hits for the
game.  
 
The victory went to Koosman(12-8) who went the distance allowing 4 runs. The
losing pitcher was Randy Jones(9-7).  He got hit pretty hard, allowing 8 hits
and 3 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.