Doug Gillis Softball Academy Sponsors Evening of Fastpitch
June 21, 2006
Northville, MI
Northville, MI
The Doug Gillis Softball Academy sponsored a doubleheader last night that featured the new Women's Professional Team - the Michigan Ice - playing against the Venezuelan National Team; and the Midlad Explorers vs. Bernie's and Mike's Tavern (Homer, MI).
In the opening game, the Ice lost to the Veneuzuelans 3-2. Gillis Academy intstructor Jenny Mackson took the loss for the Ice who will continue their season of touring with games against the Canadian National Elite team in Midland this weekend. The Ice plan on joining the WPSL in 2007.
In the 2nd game, the Explorers scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th for a 2-1 victory. Dave Frick walked, Kyle Beane tripled, and Steve Roberts hit a sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run. Bernie's scored on an unearned run in the 5th.
WP - Doug Gillis (7-1) - 14K, 5H, 5BB
LP - Bryan Boyd - 7K, 5H, 3BB
Explorers season record is now 14-5. Next games are this weekend in Kitchener and Oshweken vs. the Kitchener Hallman Twins and Oshweken Redmen.
Kyle
kbeane8@yahoo.com