Mark Smith led Keating's at the plate going 2 for 3 with a triple, a single and 3 RBI's. Frank Keating Jr. doubled and scored a run. Mike Keating, Bret McHenry, and Toby Ranck all singled.
For Budweiser Russ Cooley had a double and Justin Cevette and Bryan Miller had a single each.
The Midland Explorers pounded out 10 hits in their 8-2 victory over Keating's. Winning pitcher Doug Gillis struck out 5 batters and had no walks.
Steve Horning was 3 for 4 for the Explorers. He had a home run, 2 singles and 3 RBI's. Craig Crawford went 2 for 4 with a double and a single.
For Keating's, Frank Keating Jr. was 2 for 3 with a double, a single and a run scored. Mark Smith blasted a 2 run homer, and Greg Garrity contributed a double.
Keating's had to come from behind in a must win situation to defeat the Scarbarough Wolverines 3-2. With the win Keating's advanced to the semi-final game in the Baumann Tournament.
Down 2-1 in the last of the 6th inning, Frank Keating Jr. blasted a lead off homer to left center field to tie the score at 2. Greg Garrity followed with a single. Justin Stock ran for Garrity and advanced to 2nd base on a wild pitch with no one out. Dave Stokes hit a long drive to left for the 1st out, but the throw to 3rd base went out of play allowing Stock to score the go ahead run. Scarborough did not threaten in the 7th as winning pitcher Bill Hillhouse retired them in order. Hillhouse had 7 strike outs and didn't allow a walk.
Keating's was led offensively by Frank Keating Jr. with a 2 for 3 effort. He had a home run and a single. Bret McHenry was 2 for 3 also, with 2 singles and a run scored. Greg Garrity and Kevin Smith chipped in with a single each.
Steve Mullaley was a perfect 3 for 3 for Scarborough, all singles.
Heflin Builders beat Keating's in the semi-final game of the Baumann Tournament 6-1. Brian Urquhart pitched a 2 hitter to pick up the victory.
Losing pitcher Greg Garrity accounted for the only run of the game for Keating's with a 2nd inning solo home run. Justin Stock had a single and 2 stolen bases for Keating's.
For Heflin Steve Schacker was 2 for 3 with a double, a single and 3 RBI's. Ed Leonardo was 2 for 4 with 2 singles and an RBI.
Keating's was led offensively by 1st baseman Frank Keating Jr. with a batting average of .417. He had a home run, 2 doubles, 2 singles, scored 2 runs and had a SLG of .833 Greg Garrity had a .375 Avg, a home run, double, single, 2 runs. .583 OBP, .875 SLG. Mark Smith batted .333, had a home run, triple, single, 5 RBI's, 2 runs, .889 SLG.
Bill Hillhouse led the pitching staff with a 1-0 record, 12.2 IP, 11 K's, 1 BB's, 2.30 ERA.
Keating's over-all record is now (8-2). The next weekend of games for Keating's will be the Travel League at Willow St. June 16 - 18.
1st Game
Budweiser of Erie-------1--5--0
Keating's Fitness-------4--6--1
Scott and Sherman
Stokes and M. Smith
----W.P.= Dave Stokes
----L.P.= Gord Scott
2nd Game
Midland---------8--10--0
Keating's-------2---4---2
Gillis and Roberts
Garrity, Hillhouse (4), Garrity (7) and Sell
----W.P.= Doug Gillis
----L.P.= Greg Garrity
3rd Game
Scarborough-------------2--6--2
Keating's Fitness------3--6--1
Leahy and Clayton
Hillhouse and Sell
----W.P.= Bill Hillhouse
----L.P.= Matt Leahy
4th Game
Keating's-------1--2--0
Heflins-----------6--9--0
Garrity, Hillhouse (4) and Sell
Urquhart and Gasaway
----W.P.= Brian Urquhart
----L.P.= Greg Garrity
Mike Fulton
Keating's Fitness Center (Manager)
