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There is a 6 game minimum to qualify for team leaders.

For just the second time this season, Those Guys (2-7) checked the win column with a 21-9 victory over Balls Deep (0-9). Offensive contributions from Justin Finnen (5-for-5, 4 RBIs, 4 Runs), Nick Lago (4-for-5, 5 RBIs, 4 Runs), and three new subs (Vinnie O’Dette, Emil Schullo, Jason Engstrom) set the tone throughout the game.

Those Guys wrap up the regular season on June 28th at 7:30 pm against Team Sports Huddle.

Those Guys (1-7) couldn’t bounce back from a nine-run second inning, eventually falling to the Joliet Firefighters 21-13.

In the loss, Bryan Kouba (4-for-4, 3 Runs), Mike Hoyt (3-for-4, 3 RBIs), and Brett Nolan (3-for-4, 3 RBIs) provided the offensive punch, backed by Bill Skowronski (2-for-4), Justin Finnen (2-for-4), and Mike Topps (2-for-3).

Those Guys (1-6) followed up an impressive team win on May 31with an equally frustrating team loss, 16-5 to Will County Brewing Company (4-3).

In a night with few highlights, Andrew McCann (2-for-3, 3 RBI), Robby Granato (2-for-3, 2 RBI), and Nick Lago each recorded a pair of hits. Scott Jablonski, Bryan Kouba, and Justin Finnen added the team’s remaining three singles in the 5-inning loss.

Next up, Those Guys look to bounce back when they face Joliet Firefighters on June 14th at 8:30 pm.

Box Score

For the first time in two seasons (and since 2019), Those Guys (1-5) finally snatched a win, defeating Prestige Worldwide (2-4) 16-6.

In a complete team performance, Those Guys recorded 20 hits, including a multi-hit game from Robby Granato (3-for-3, 2 Runs, RBI), Justin Finnen (2-for-3, 2 Runs), Scott Jablonski (2-for-3, 2 RBI, 3 Runs), Nick Lago (2-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 Run), Anthony Harris (2-for-3, 4 RBI, 2 Runs), Tony Vance (2-for-3, RBI), and Mike Topps (2-for-3, 1 Run).

All 12 players in the lineup recorded at least one hit, 10 different players scored at least one run in the win, and eight guys drove in at least one run.

Up next, Those Guys face Will County Brewing Company (3-3) on Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

Those Guys (0-5) fell short again on May 24th, dropping a close game to Team Ram Rod (4-1) by a score of 11-8.

Those Guys jumped out to an early lead with three runs in the first inning when butt spark plug, Andrew McCann (1-for-4, 1 Run), Bill Skowronski (2-for-4, 3 Runs, 1 RBI), and Justin Finnen (2-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 Run) opened the game with consecutive hits which eventually scored.  A few defensive miscues let Team Ram Rod back into the game, and by the third inning, the home team built an 8-3 lead it would not relinquish. Those Guys however stayed in the game, scoring a run in the fourth & fifth innings, before adding three more in the sixth.  Unfortunately, the rally was clipped with the bases loaded ending the night for Those Guys with a final score of 11-8.

Ben Duggan (1-for-3, 1 RBI) turned in a quality performance on the mound and and Tony Vance (2-for-3, 2 RBIs) added some much needed offensive punch. Those Guys will sack up again in Week 6, looking for their first win of the season when they host Prestige Worldwide (2-3) at 8:30 PM.

Box Score     Game Highlights

So close yet again!  On a beautiful night at the Joliet softball fields, Those Guys played one of their most complete games of the season but ultimately losing a tough battle against Cooms Corner/Hooters 13-12 in 7 innings.  Granted, mistakes were made but everyone showed up to play on defense and offense.

We’ll start off with Robby Granato JUST CRUSHING THE BALL!  He finished last nights game 4 for 4 with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs!  Andrew McCann continues to be the butt spark plug at the top of the order with a 4 for 5 performance and 4 runs scored.  Everyone else was patient at the plate, as the team drew 4 walks on the evening and scored a total of 12 runs.  It was a close game overall, but we failed to tack on some insurance runs late, which ultimately did us in during the bottom of the 7th inning.  Maybe next time boys.

Next game is on May 17th at 7:30pm vs. Diablos on Field #1

Box Score

Those Guys (0-2) dropped a second game to start the season, falling 21-15 to Old, Fat, and Slow (2-0), a team which was neither old, nor fat, nor slow.

Building upon the season opener, Those Guys recorded 17 hits and a nine-run fourth inning in the loss. Ten different players scored at least one run and nine guys drive in at least one run in a complete team effort.

Robby Granato jacked the team’s first home run of the year and added a triple in a strong 2-3 night at the plate with four RBI. Bill Skowronski, Anthony Harris, and Brett Nolan each drove in two runs. Justin Finnen added three hits; Harris, Scott Jablonski, Nolan, and Tony Vance each added a pair of hits as well.

Box Score      Game Highlights

The next game is Wednesday, May 10th at 7:30 PM vs Coom’s Corner/Hooters (1-1).

On a chilly and windy night, Those Guys (0-1) kicked off the 2023 season with a loss, falling 16-6 to Team Sports Huddle (1-0) in five innings.

The team recorded 10 hits and three walks, led by Andrew McCann’s 3-for-3 outing with an RBI and smart baserunning that led to two runs scored. Bryan Kouba drove in three runs, including a two-RBI single in the team’s four-run first inning, which tied the score. Rob Granato logged the team’s only extra-base hit, going 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Mike Hoyt added a single and scored twice in the loss.

Team Sports Huddle put up a six-spot in the second inning and again in the third to bury Those Guys, despite scoring twice more in the fifth inning.

Next week’s game is at 8:30PM against Old, Fat, and Slow.

Box Score     Game Highlights

those guys are back!

Alright…first things, first. Thank you.

Thanks to everyone for committing to another season of chasing our youth around the softball diamond. Thanks to Bryan Kouba, in particular, for providing this website which makes us look a lot better than we are. Thanks to newcomer, Andrew McCann, for coordinating new jerseys for everyone–again, so we can look much better than we are. And, thank you everyone for paying your team fee.

Tonight (Wednesday, April 19th) is the league manager’s meeting. Feel free to join me at 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435 at 7:30PM. The meeting will be in the gym, which is in the building next to the fitness center.

Below, you’ll find some helpful information on the league, the team, and be sure you familiarize yourself with the Joliet Park District League Rules

GAME SCHEDULES – “What time are we playing this week?”

If you can’t make it to a game, let me know directly ASAP so we can find a sub. Once we get the full schedule of games, it will be posted on this page, so bookmark it. To check on the weather-related status of any game, call the Rain-Out Hotline at 815-741-7275 (Press 6, then 1). You can also find league standings and a schedule by visiting https://www.teamsideline.com/joliet.

GAME RECAPS – “did i have 3 hits or 4? can’t remember!”

After each game, we’ll share a short recap with plenty of staturbation content, a box score, and a note on the following week’s game time, opponent, and location. (Again, no excuses.)

Start stretching those hammies, gentlemen.

With another new season coming upon us, Bill Skowronski has taken over managing duties for this years team.  Bryan Kouba will still run the website & stats just like before.  All stats and previous game recaps have been moved into the Archives menu for the upcoming 2023 season.