Verdi’s Keeps Rolling while Sami’s Streaks to First Place Tie

Snook Inn slugger Jim Willert launches the ball as Sand Bar catcher Jim Lencione watches the play.

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Sand Bar pitcher Jim Stewart puts some arc on the ball as he makes a pitch to a Snook Inn hitter.

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Pete Oellrich of the Sand Bar slashes the ball in a game against the Snook Inn.

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Sand Bar shortstop Nick Kopley completes the putout at second base before Paul Sullivan of the Snook Inn can reach the bag.

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Matt Minik of Nacho Mama’s hammers the ball in a game against the Salty Dog.

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Salty Dog outfielder Brian Alexander tags up from third base on a fly ball in a game vs Nacho Mama’s.

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Posted Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:00 pm

By Randy Wesolowski and Kevin Byrnes

Storylines for week five in the Marco Island Senior Softball League included Verdi’s going 2-0 and increasing its lead in the Island Division to three games. Meanwhile, in the Marco Division, Sami’s stayed red hot, upping its win streak to eight in a row, creating a logjam at the top of the division with Joey’s Pizza, Snook Inn and Sami’s all having identical 8-4 records. In the Gulf Division, American Legion continues to sustain a one-game lead over Oyster Society.

For complete, up-to-date results and standings, please visit the league website at marcoislandseniorsoftballleague.com.

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