Frankie Brin Financial (FBF) 70’s traveled to Altamonte Springs, Fl., Seminole County Softball Complex to participate in the FHCASA St. Valentine’s Day Classic Tournament on Feb. 14-15. The team went 4-0 in the top bracket of the 70’s-plus Division. FBF played outstanding offense and defense giving up 48 runs in 4 games while scoring 81 runs. The team had 21 doubles, 8 triples, and 4 Home Runs.
The first game on Saturday, Frankie Brin Financial defeated Lane Construction 20-10, and in the second game won 22-18 over Fred’s Market in a tough fought battle. The first game on Sunday Frankie Brin Financial played another team from The Village, Custom Apparel and won 25-9, and in the second game won 14 -11 over Senior Moments from Orlando to win the Championship.
John Ramage did an outstanding job pitching all 4 games except for one inning. Tom Giles came in and wrapped it up. Bob Thomas, Roy Hern, and Cal Allison did an excellent running for other players.
Leading hitters for Frankie Brin Financial, Carter Honkonen 6-6 (1.000) – 7 RBI on Sunday only, Gregg Foster .867 – 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 ITP HR and 10 RBI, Jim Harrison 6-7 (.857) on Saturday only, Paul Duda (.833), Dave Mamuscia (.818), Bob Thomas (.800), Cal Allison (.733), Carl McWilliams (.692), Dick Kanyan (.688), Chino Blanco (.667) – 4 doubles, 2 OTF HR and 9 RBI, Tom Giles (.571), John Ramage (.571) – 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 ITP HR, Jack Marx (.545), and Roy Hern (.375) on Sunday only. Team batting average was .716.