Tuesday, August 28, 2007
GHSL PLAYOFFS

Brooklyn, NY – .

Playoff Recaps courtesy of GHSL website.

Saturday, August 4
Quarterfinals: Upsets Rule the Day in Round 1

After a successful Hollywood premier on Friday night, Underdog starred in a Saturday encore during round one of Gowanus Height Softball League playoffs. The Brooklyn Bums were the only higher seed to advance, taking two games from the Brooklyn Knights in the 4/5 game. 6th seeded Assault also swept their way to the semifinals by beating the defending champion Veterans, who had been the 3rd seed. SDK, which entered the post season as the 7th seed, also had the brooms out in full force by taking two from 2nd seed Mayhem. Still, the biggest upset of the weekend came at Marine Park as the 8th seed Bums edged out the top seed Marlins in three closely contested games, including a nail biting 2-1 pitcher’s duel in the deciding contest.

Saturday, August 18
Semifinals: Brooklyn Bums, SDK Advance to Finals

The Brooklyn Bums swept a pair from the Bums to advance to the championship game. In the opener, the Brooklyn Bums broke open a close game in the 4th inning and then cruised to a 14-4 victory. In game 2, the Bums held onto an early 5-2 lead, but the Brooklynites eventually tied the score and went ahead for good on a clutch two out single by Sabu in the top of the 7th. Joey won both games after starting the opener and relieving in the finale. SDK also punched their ticket to the finals with a sweep over Assault. In game 1, Rob Miller kept the Assault bats quiet enroot to a 3-0 shutout. The finale was a hotly contested 2-2 affair into extra innings before John B. knocked home the winning run.
 

Saturday, August 25
Brooklyn Bums Win 2007 Summer Championship

The Brooklyn Bums captured the 2007 GHSL Summer crown by taking two of three from SDK in the championship series. In game 1, SDK jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning and then tacked on 6 runs in the later innings. SDK’s offense was led by John Bonomolo, Mike Gary and Juice. On the mound, Rob Miller was in command, keeping the Bums at bay for most of the game enroot to an 8-3 victory. In game 2, the Bums quickly rebounded from defeat by scoring 4 first inning runs, highlighted by the clutch hitting of Sabu. SDK chipped away at the lead with a run in the 2nd inning and then loaded the bases with no outs in the 4th. Joey Attard came on in relief and wiggled out of the jam with only one run scoring. After escaping the threat, the Bums exploded on offense and eventually cruised to a 14-3 victory. In game 3, the Bums once again got off to a quick start by scoring 4 runs, with Kiki, Caballo, Sabu and Ed Santiago leading the way. With the early lead, the Bums’ bats were once again off to the races. As Joey continued to pitch a gem, the Bums built up an 11-1 advantage. SDK battled to the last out, but the Bums held on for an 11-3 victory that clinched the championship. The MVP of the series was Sabu, who tallied at least 10 hits in the series, exhibiting impressive skill and consistency.
 

For more information check out the league's site at Gowanus Heights Softball.