Swinging for the Fences W
hen you hear the crack of the bat and the umpire yell "Play Ball," you know La Salle Baseball must be under way. This year, as in all the others, La Salle's baseball players have dedicated themselves to the game and 10 the team's success. The team consists of a cast of characters, and this year the Explorers are a mixed group. From Drew Middlemiss to Paul Grevy, the learn tries to blend together in perfect harmony. And along the way, the learn looked for another Catholic League Championship. The team was led by Seniors with grealleadership qualities. Drew Middlemiss provided first-base power for the team and Jack Hammond commanded the middle infield. Senior Pitcher Paul Grevy had another successful year and kept the team in the race for the Northern Division crown. Also, Senior pilcher Joe Leva conlributed some quality innings 10 help the team. Fran Spause had some key hits when the team needed them and he also contributed some dugout comedy. The Seniors gave all they could to make the season a great one. The team also consisted of some dedicated juniors. Jeff Pietrak contributed some power and some key hits when the team needed them. He had three home runs in his sophomore year and will continue to show that he is one of the leam's premier players. Two excellent pitchers, juniors Mike Mattern and Adam Richards, also had a great season. They pitched in some crucial games for the Explorers. The team proved to be a force in the Catholic Northern Division. Working together under the guidance of Coaches Joe Parisi and Brother Tim Ahern, the team produced another successful season.
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