Livingston Temple Softball League 05/03/15

Sharey Tefilo Israel combined a consistent offense and some stellar defensive plays (Mike Somekh, Matt Katz) to lift their record to 6-0 holding on to a 1 game lead in the A division. Eric Rothfeld had a HR in the win. For the record it was the 27^th win in a row for TSTI. Pine Brook (5-1) defeated Temple Sholom 12-9 to remain in 2^nd place. Temple Sinai won a close one over Suburban Torah 16-14.

Chabad finally lost a game setting up a 3 way tie for first in the B division at 5-1. It was B’nai Brith (5-1) scoring 6 runs in the 2^nd inning and holding on for an 11-9 win against Chabad to gain a share of first. B’nai Or is the other 5-1 team but had to sweat out a 1 run victory over B’nai Abraham. B’nai Or was down 11-6 but scored 6 runs in the bottom of the 6^th and held B’nai Abraham scoreless in the 7^th for the 12-11 victory. In the win, Jason Cohen was 2 for 3 with a HR and 3 runs scored. Adam Forman had 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 RBI’s. Brian Wentworth was 4-4 with 2 runs and Bill Schlosser 3-3, triple and 2 runs. Ner Tamid kept Temple Emanu-El scoreless for 5 innings, executing two inning ending double plays (one with the bases loaded), but The E-Men finally scored 8 runs in the 6^th inning for the 10-5 win. In the victory Temple Emanu-El celebrated the long awaited return of veteran pitcher Alan Saltzman who had an on OBP of 1.000 while throwing his usual gem. Beth Shalom broke open a close game with B’nai Israel by batting around all 16 players in the lineup in an 11 run 5^th inning. The offense was led by Zach Cohen (3B, HR, 2 runs) and Gabe Ollins (3-3, 2 RBI’s). Zach also took a home run away from the opposition with a great running over the shoulder catch in right center. In the loss, Josh Jacobs, rumored to have at least one perfect game in bowling, had a perfect game at the plate (4-4, HR, 4 runs, 2 RBI’s). Also, Agudath Israel defeated AABJD/Ohr Torah 22-7. Mother’s Day this Sunday - games are at 9 AM.