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After play was pushed back by a few days due to extreme heat, Week 13 action in the Deep River Horseshoe League (DRHL) was hosted at the First Congregational Church in Deep River on July 25. Week 13 saw members of the DRHL’s A Division accomplish something that had never happened in the league’s 67-year history when three players recorded a series of more than 150 points on the week.

Sheryl Serviss, a Deep River resident who plays for the Tigers, posted a score of 157 to lead the pack in the A Division for Week 13. Clinton resident Mark Goodale, who competes for the Marlins, scored a 155 to place second in the division. Wethersfield resident Mike Didomizio, a member of the Padres, finished with a 153 to take third place and cap off a historic performance among the league’s A Division pitchers.

There were also several B Division players who made their mark during Week 13 play. Jeremy Davis of Chester led the Reds to a 5-1 victory over the Pirates by posting a division-high series of 123 for the week. Dennis Allen of Westbrook finished as the second-best scorer with a 115, helping his Rangers gain a 3-3 split with the first-place White Sox. Ted Dubay of Colchester placed third in the B Division with a series of 113.

For the C Division, Bill Black of Guilford notched the high score on the week with an 85. Toohey and Paul Stevens of Higganum were tied for second place as both players tossed a score of 81.

The Orioles moved to within a half-game of first place by claiming a 4-2 win over the Dodgers in Week 13. The Giants earned a 4.5-1.5 victory versus the Red Sox to move into third place, becoming the first team to record more than 100 doubles by reaching a total of 106.

The top eight teams in the standings will qualify for the DRHL Playoffs. Following Week 13 action, the White Sox are in first place with their record of 46.5-31.5. The Orioles are in second place with a mark of 45-5-32.5 and are followed by the Giants (45-33), Marlins (44.5-33.5), Royals (42-36), Cardinals (42-36), Pirates (41.5-36.5) and Tigers (41.5-36.5) for the top eight spots. The rest of the standings include the Padres (41-37), Red Sox (39-39), Rangers (38-40), Reds (38-40), Dodgers (37.5-40.5), Cubs (35.5-42.5), Braves (34-44), Yankees (32.5-45.5), Mets (30-48), and Angels (27-51).

When the regular season ends, the DRHL Playoffs will begin with first-round play on Monday, Aug. 22, followed by second-round action on Thursday, Aug. 25. Each of those rounds will consist of a best-of-5 series. The DRHL’s championship match and season-ending picnic will both take place on Sunday, Aug. 28, featuring a best-of-7 series to decide the title.

Clinton resident Mark Goodale and Mark Zanelli, Sr., of Haddam are proving two of the best shoe pitchers in the A Division of the Deep River Horseshoe League this summer. Last week, Goodale contributed to a historic performance among the league’s A Division competitors. Photo courtesy of Joe Heery