May 11, 2008
Mother's Day Morning at Northwest Regional Park
For the 5th straight weekend, weather was again a factor with field conditions. With 3 playable fields at NWRP and a field available at Randallstown High School, games did go on-- well, at least for the games at NWRP. The game at Randallstown HS between the Stingers and Sky & Sky Inc. was forfeited by the Stingers. Stingers pitcher Darron Tabatznik and outfielder Mike Basoco failed to show up, causing the Stingers not to have enough players to start. Meanwhile at NWRP, the Cannons survived a scare by ESB and remained in 1st place with a doubleheader sweep. The 2 other doubleheaders at NWRP went down as splits between Kings/NEK and NWC/LOFT.

Early highlights from Sunday's action are posted here. We are still awaiting highlights from ESB.

May 11, 2008 Game Photos:
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May 11, 2008-- Week 6
May 4, 2008-- Week 5
April 27, 2008-- Week 4
April 20, 2008 -- limited photos due to rain
April 13, 2008-- Opening Day 2008

This link opens up a new browser window, so if you have a pop-up blocker enabled, it can usually be by-passed by holding down the CTRL key and clicking on the link OR allow pop-ups on this website. This is a slide-show presentation consisting of about 50 photos-- a HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION is strongly suggested.

2008 Bats Legal for Play in PMSL

PMSL allows only bats that fit a very strict description. All bats used in play must conform to the following:

Non- Composite barrel.
Non- Composite handle.
ASA 2004 Approved

There is absolutely NOTHING NEW FOR 2008 in  the description of a legal bat. There has been confusion in the past on this topic, and the only thing allowed to be composite on a bat and used in PMSL is the grip, and ONLY the grip. All composite bats, and “half and half” bats are ILLEGAL.

The following is NEW FOR 2008:
Every bat used in the 2008 PMSL season will be approved personally by Neal Charkatz, and will be specially marked so that umpires can see the marking, and know that a bat is legal for use in the PMSL. The marking will be a spray paint dot of a color not yet chosen. Only an appointed league representative may mark a bat. It is NOT the umpires responsibility to allow or disallow a bat, it’s simply an added thing for them to look for, and help supervise. All bat inquiries should be brought to Neal Charkatz directly. Bats that are illegal for game use may also not be used for batting practice.

Penalties for Illegal Bats:
If a bat is used that is illegal, the 1^st offense is a fine to the offending player of $25, and also a $50 fine to the team. The fines are on a per at-bat basis. $25/$50 for every at-bat the bat is used. (an at-bat is determined by a 1 pitch minimum)

2^nd Offense in the same season by a team is forfeiture of any game in which an illegal bat is used.

Bat Suggestions:
The following is a list of bats that are mostly new for 2008 and are legal in the PMSL. This list is not exclusive, and if anyone has a bat that is new for 2008 and fits our descriptions and isn’t on our list, feel free to email it to me so I can add it. All bats listed below are legal for use…

Worth Revolver
Worth Blade
Demarini 375
Demarini Raw Steel (the White Steel is illegal!/ the Raw Steel is new for 2008)
Demarini Ultimate Weapon
Anderson Pyrotech
Anderson Techzilla
Anderson Rockettech

Feel free to email Neal at ncharkatz@gggco.com at anytime so I can help determine if a bat is legal or not. If when you bring a bat to me at the fields, and I have any question if a bat is legal or not I will not allow it for use that week until I can do research on it to see if it conforms.

Should you have a bat that you aren't sure of it's legality, please email Neal Charkatz at ncharkatz@gggco.com with the specific bat specifications and the league will research and see if the bat fits the necessary criteria to be fit for PMSL play.

Rain-Out Phone Line
443-501-4050
This number will be functional on Saturdays and Sundays only. Decisions regarding games will always be on the machine prior to 7:45 A.M., otherwise you must assume that games are on. If the above voice mail system becomes full, you must call your manager to find out the status of the games. I will also update this website should a rainout occur.

Directions to Northwest Regional Park
Owings Mills Expressway (795) to Owings Mills Boulevard SOUTH exit. Stay on Owings Mills Boulevard South until it ends in about 2 miles at Lyons Mills Road. Turn RIGHT onto Lyons Mills Road and proceed about 2 miles. You will pass an entrance to the park that is usually closed. Turn RIGHT onto Deer Park Road. The main park entrance is about 1/2 block down Deer Park Road on the right side of the street. Click here for further information about Northwest Regional Park.

Directions to our Off-Site Fields
Here are directions to Randallstown High School Fields
Here are directions to Deer Park Middle School Fields

Baltimore County Bans Smoking at Fields
The Baltimore County school board has issued a full-time ban on smoking at any school owned property. This ban carries over to the use of ball fields thru the recreation and parks department. Therefore, to protect our permits, a smoking ban will be enforced by our league at the field area of Northwest Regional Park. Smoking will not be permitted in the area of the playing fields. A fine of $15 will be charged to any player or fan in violation of this rule. Smoking will only be permitted past the barriers near the parking lot area. Any player in violation of this rule will not be permitted to play the following week until his fine is paid to the league.

Season Archives

2008 Season Highlights

2007 Season Highlights
2007 Playoff Rosters
2007 Photos
2006 Season (2006 Photos)
2005 Season
2004 Season
2003 Season
2002 Season
2001 Season
2000 Season
1999 Season
1998 Season
1997 Season
1996 Season
1995 Season
 

2007 Regular Season & Playoff Champions
Cannons Repeat as League Champions

Cannons Defeat DC Dental in Championship Game
The second year DCD squad made it to the Finals, defeating the Kings 10-8 (8 Innings) in the Semi-Finals. Yoni Rosenblatt's 2 RBI 2 out double gave DCD the lead in t-8th and DCD pitcher Tzvi Friedman shut down the Kings offense in the bottom of the inning to send DCD to the league Finals. The opening game elation was short-lived as they faced the Havana Club Cannons in the Finals. The Cannons scored 2 runs in each of their first 3 at-bats and cruised to a 14-6 victory. For the Cannons, it was their 2nd straight season as the Regular Season Champions and the Tournament Champions. Highlights from Finals action are posted here.