Bruins 22 Wings 11
The Bruins scored 8 runs in the top of the 7th to blow open a close game. They were led by Terry Dolasinski, who had a perfect 5 for 5 day and his 1st career OTF Home Run. He got some help along the way from Greg Slate, Charlie Wilson, Miles Zaremski and sub Dennis Murawski, all with 3 hits. Dennis also had an OTF Home Run. Even Johnny “Love” Leonne chipped in with a 2 run home run. The Wings got their hitting from Greg Hansen and Gary Mathews, each with 4 hits. Sub Keith Denmeade also had an OTF Home Run for the Wings. The victory for the Bruins moves them back to 3-1 and the Wings fall back to 2-3.
Hurricanes 21 Solar Bears 11
The Hurricanes exploded for 30 hits, blowing away the Solar Bears. They were led by Al Barrett, who had a perfect 5 for 5 day, including 2 triples and a double. He got help from Rich Spinelli, sub Donny Meyer and sub Tom Bergman, all with 4 hits. Brian Staub had a perfect 4 for 4 day for the Solar Bears. Hank Culley hit his 3rd OTF Home Run of the season for the Bears. The Canes move to 2-3, while the Solar Bears fall to 3-2.
Avalanche 20 Maple Leafs 21
Player of the Day, Bruce Breiner, for the Leafs, had a perfect 5 for 5 day. Not only did he hit for the cycle, but it was his 3 run Home Run in the bottom of the 7th tied the game. Dennis Murawski, Don Geisler, Mike Acquiviva, Pat Perkins and sub Gary Mathews all chipped in with 3 hits. The Avalanche were led by rookie Jerry Bellitt’s 4 for 4 day, which included 5 rbi’s and his 1st career OTF Home Run. Don Barnes, Gary Grodzicki, Ken Young, sub Doug Goslee and sub Tim Wilcox added 3 hits apiece. The victory puts the Leafs in 1st at 4-1, while the Avalanche fall to 1-3.
Flyers 5 Islanders 6
The Islanders scored 5 runs in the 5th to edge the Flyers. Five players had 2 hits for the Islanders, while Bill Warble had 3 hits for the winless Flyers. The Islanders move to 2-2 with the victory.