August 21, 1977 Recaps

                       WON LOST  PCT   GB
Chester Springs CST     77  45  .631 ----
Glenmoore GLE           67  57  .540 11.0
Kimberton KIM           66  59  .528 12.5
Devault DEV             66  59  .528 12.5
Lionville LTC           66  60  .524 13.0
Guthriesville GUT       61  63  .492 17.0
Elverson ELV            61  64  .488 17.5
Eagle EAG               56  68  .452 22.0
Marshallton MMH         54  72  .429 25.0
Honey Brook HBB         48  75  .390 29.5

KIMBERTON AT DEVAULT, 1st
Firefighters.... 1 0 0  0 3 0  0 0 0  -  4  7  0
Dynamiters...... 2 0 1  2 2 0  0 1    -  8 12  0
Win:Andujar(7-6) Loss:Candelaria(11-11)
Homeruns- P.Garner(10th), B.Robinson(17th), D.Kingman(20th), T.Perez(14th),
           R.Gilbreath(6th)
 
Designated hitter Tony Perez connected with a 'big fly' at Great Valley
Stadium where the Devault Dynamiters beat the Kimberton Firefighters by the
score of 8-4.
 
Devault jumped out to the early lead in the first inning when they tallied 2
runs on 3 hits.  The critical plate appearance was by Phil Garner who made
the crowd come alive when he smashed a two-run homer.  Devault out-hit
Kimberton for the game, 12-7.  
 
The win went to Joaquin Andujar(7-6) who allowed 4 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings.
John Candelaria(11-11) was given the loss.  He allowed 5 homeruns in 8
innings of work.  
 
KIMBERTON AT DEVAULT, 2nd
Firefighters.... 0 5 2  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 -  7 15  0
Dynamiters...... 1 1 0  0 2 3  0 0 0  0 1 -  8 16  0
Win:Gossage(4-1) Loss:Lockwood(4-7)
Homeruns- B.Madlock(7th), T.Perez(15th)
 
Tony Perez hit for the cycle and had 5 RBI at Great Valley Stadium as the
Devault Dynamiters beat the Kimberton Firefighters in 11 innings by the count
of 8-7.
 
The score was knotted at 7 after nine innings.  Devault won the hard fought
contest in the 11th inning.  After an out was recorded, Garry Maddox tripled.
Perez stepped into the batter's box and he laced a single making Devault the
victors to the delight of the home town faithful.  Devault had 16 hits for
the afternoon.  
 
The winning pitcher was Rich Gossage(4-1) who allowed no runs in 5 innings.
The losing pitcher was Skip Lockwood(4-7) in relief.  'They made a couple of
mistakes and I took full advantage,' Perez said 'next time I'm sure they'll
pitch me tougher.'
 
CHESTER SPRINGS AT EAGLE
Two-Fivers...... 2 3 0  1 0 1  0 1 0  -  8 10  1
Eagles.......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 3  -  3  5  0
Win:Niekro(11-1) Loss:Reuschel(10-9)
Homeruns- W.McCovey(21st)
 
Shortstop Larry Bowa had 4 hits and 2 RBI at Hickory Park where the Chester
Springs ballclub beat the Eagle Eagles 8-3.
 
Chester Springs wasted no time and took the lead in the first inning when they
came up with 2 runs on 2 hits.  The key offensive moment was provided by
Willie McCovey who deflated the spirits of the home town crowd when he popped
a two-run clout over the fence.  Chester Springs had 10 hits for the
afternoon while Eagle had 5.  
 
The victory went to Joe Niekro(11-1) who went 8 innings, allowing 3 runs. Rick
Reuschel(10-9) took the loss.  He allowed 9 hits and 5 walks in 6 and 2/3
innings.  
 
GUTHRIESVILLE AT HONEY BROOK
Golddiggers..... 0 0 0  0 0 0  1 0 0  -  1  8  0
Beekeepers...... 0 0 2  0 0 0  0 3    -  5 10  0
Win:Knepper(5-10) Loss:Christenson(7-12) Save:Alcala(2nd)
Homeruns- D.Rader(4th)
 
The Honey Brook Beekeepers toppled the Guthriesville Golddiggers by a 5-1
score at The Nest.
 
In the 3rd inning Honey Brook went on top for good when they scored 2 runs on
3 hits.  The early run support proved sufficient for Bob Knepper(5-10) and
Honey Brook.  That was all the run support Knepper required.  Honey Brook
totaled 10 hits on the afternoon.  
 
Santo Alcala gained credit for his 2nd save.  Larry Christenson(7-12) was
charged with the loss.  He surrendered 7 hits and no walks in 6 and 1/3
innings.
 
GLENMOORE AT ELVERSON
Stableboys...... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  1  7  0
Squires......... 0 0 3  0 0 1  0 0    -  4  8  0
Win:Forsch(12-7) Loss:Rhoden(9-10) Save:Tomlin(6th)
Homeruns- J.Bench(30th), S.Garvey-2(25th)
 
First baseman Steve Garvey smacked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the Elverson
Squires bested the Glenmoore Stableboys 4-1 at French Creek Park.
 
Garvey enjoyed a fine day at the plate.  He cracked a two-run shot in the 3rd
inning and delivered a solo blast in the 6th inning.  Elverson banged out 8
hits on the afternoon.  
 
Bob Forsch(12-7) went 8 innings allowing 1 run for the victory. Dave Tomlin
preserved the game for Forsch, recording his his 6th.  Rick Rhoden(9-10) was
the loser.  He pitched 6 innings allowing 8 hits and no walks.
 
LIONVILLE AT MARSHALLTON
Tiger-Cats...... 0 0 2  0 1 0  5 0 1  -  9 15  1
Mad Hatters..... 0 0 1  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  2 10  0
Win:Kison(7-8) Loss:Shirley(9-9)
Homeruns- J.Morales(9th), S.Yeager(16th)
 
Jerry Morales touched them all as the Lionville club defeated the Marshallton
Mad Hatters by the score of 9-2 at Four Dogs Field.
 
Marshallton never recovered after Lionville took the lead in the top of the
3rd inning scoring 2 runners on 2 hits.  Lionville finished with 15 hits
while Marshallton ended up with 10.  
 
The win was credited to Bruce Kison(7-8) who went 8 innings allowing 2 runs.
The loss was charged to Bob Shirley(9-9).  He pitched 6 innings and
surrendered 6 hits and 4 walks.