The Yankees showed that they are still the team to beat in the 55+ division, defeating the WhizKids 4-2 Friday. Pete Westfall and Billy Kirvan held the Whiz to 3 hits, 2 of them coming in the 6th inning when the WhizKids took a short-lived 2-1 lead. Kirvan started the scoring with a leadoff single in the 2nd, and scored on a 2-out single by Wootson. The score stayed that way until the 6th, when John Healey led off with a walk, and Joe Torre followed with a single. After a strikeout, Ed Klopfer hit a run scoring double. Mike Lannon hit an RBI single to give the Whiz the temporary lead. Jim K., who pitched brilliantly for the Whiz, hit a ball that was deflected for a force at 2nd, and because of contact at the bag, it was called a double play. This prevented Klopfer from scoring, and ended the rally. Mike Eplite started the winning 6th for the Yankees with a single to center. Steve VanGelder then laced a double to left. After Kirvan popped out to Jim K. , Bob Noto, who went 3-3, tied the game with a single. Van Gelder was forced at home for the 2nd out, but Wootson then had his 2nd 2-out RBI single. Ray Demers scored the final run when the Whiz tried to prevent Wootson from taking 2nd after Noto had scored. Great game to be a part of. Congrats to Steve VanGelder and all of the Yankees. Jim Porter-Manager-WhizKids
Jim, Thanks for the kind words. You did a great job on the recap. It was a great game to play in. Great pitching on both teams. That is not to mention the great defense on both teams. I may be wrong, but I only remember 1 error in the game. I look forward to the rematch with you guys. You have put together a great bunch of guys.
