1999 Black Sox Results and League Standings

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Greater Philadelphia Men's Adult Baseball League
North Division
South Division
Team W L Pct Pts Team W L Pct Pts
BLACK SOX 18 8 .692 44 Braves 22 2 .917 46
Rockies 16 8 .667 40 Mariners 17 6 .739 40
Blue Jays 14 9 .609 37 Cubs 15 9 .625 39
Indians 8  14 .364 27 Longhorns 10 11 .476 26
Seadogs 6 17 .261 29 Thunder 6 16 .273 25
Panthers  3 19 .136 25 Penn-Indians 3  20 .130 25

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 8-8-99
W
Panthers
Reilley - W (2-1) 
13
10

Greg Reilley's relief appearance shut down a hard-hitting Panthers attack to earn the Black Sox their third consecutive GPMABL North Division pennant.  Evan Horn's five-for-five, two-home run afternoon, three hits and four RBI from Brett Mandel, three hits from Antonio Aspite, and two hits from Joe Clancy helped bring the pennant home.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 3
0
1
1
3
2
6
-
-
-
16
22
4
Panthers
 2
3
2
0
0
0
2
-
-
-
9
16
2

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 8-8-99
 W
Panthers
Palmer - W (1-0) 
13
10

After staking the Panthers to an early lead the Sox settled down to make a winner of rookie pitcher Steve Palmer.  Two hits and four RBI from Brett Mandel, and two hits each from Billy Aichroth and Gary Bulicki helped lead the offense.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Panthers
 2
0
4
3
1
0
0
-
-
-
10
13
6
Black Sox
 0
0
0
10
3
0
x
-
-
-
13
10
7

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 8-1-99
 L
Blue Jays
Roller - L (2-2)
10
17

The Black Sox wilted in the heat as the Blue Jays bats came alive to earn them a split of the double-header.  Gary Bulicki's three hits -- and three runs and three steals from Brian Smith -- were just not enough to earn a victory.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Blue Jays
0
1
3
9
1
0
3
-
-
-
17
18
4
Black Sox
3
0
1
2
0
2
2
-
-
-
10
11
5

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 8-1-99
W
Blue Jays
Geiger - W (6-3) 
18
9

Home runs by Evan Horn and Gary Bulicki, and a grand slam by Joe Clancy provided enough offense to make a winner of Dennis Geiger.  Brett Mandel and Greg Reilley added three hits each to the winning effort.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 5
0
1
0
7
3
2
-
-
-
18
17
4
Blue Jays
 1
6
0
0
0
2
0
-
-
-
9
10
4

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-25-99
 W
Rockies
Roller - W (2-1) 
16
5

Brian Roller shut down the Rockies from the mound as the Black Sox completed a double-header sweep to take over first place in the GPMABL North Division.  Gregg Jewett went three-for-three, Mike Plank went two-for-two, Chris Cresecnzo drove in three runs, and Gary Bulicki added three hits to help the cause.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 6
4
0
0
3
0
3
-
-
-
16
18
5
Rockies
0
1
1
0
3
0
0
-
-
-
5
7
3

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 7-25-99
 W
Rockies
Geiger - W (5-3) 
14
4

Dennis Geiger went the distance again for the Sox as they took an important game from a major division rival.  Chris Crescenzo led the offense with three hits and three runs and Evan Horn, Greg Reilley, and Gregg Jewett each added two hits in the win..

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Rockies
 0
1
2
0
1
0
-
-
-
-
4
8
7
Black Sox
 0
1
8
3
1
1
-
-
-
-
14
15
2

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 7-18-99
 W
Indians
Radoff - W (3-0)
13
3

Solid defense and two more Gary Bulicki home runs led the Black Sox to victory.  Zach Radoff, Greg Reilley, and Tommy Jackson toed the hill for the Sox and Joe Clancy blocked the plate to prevent a key early run to turn a hot day of baseball into a double-header sweep.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Indians
0
0
0
3
0
-
-
-
-
-
3
5
1
Black Sox
0
8
3
2
x
-
-
-
-
-
13
11
1

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 7-18-99
W
Indians
Geiger - W (4-3) 
9
1

Errorless defense and a complete game from Dennis Geiger helped the Black Sox continue their winning streak.  Three hits each from Tommy Jackson and Antonio Aspite, and four RBI on two home runs from Gary Bulicki led the offensive attack.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 1
0
0
0
4
0
4
-
-
-
9
11
0
Indians
 0
0
0
0
0
1
0
-
-
-
1
7
5

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 7-11-99
 W
Sea Dogs
Golding - W (2-0)
10
9

Chris Crescenzo's four RBI led the Sox to victory as Zach Radoff's baffling knuckleball and George Golding's heat held off the Sea Dogs' challenge.  Antionio Aspite and Hector Santiago each added two hits to the winning effort.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Sea Dogs
0
0
0
3
3
3
0
-
-
-
9
13
3
Black Sox
2
0
3
4
0
1
x
-
-
-
10
11
4

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 7-11-99
W
Sea Dogs
Geiger - W (3-3) 
Taylor - S (1)
11
6

Great defense and many hits put the Sox back in the win column.  Mandel, Aspite, Crescenzo, Santiago, and Radoff all added two hits to the cause and Jason Taylor saved the game for winning pitcher Dennis Geiger.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 0
7
0
1
1
0
2
-
-
-
11
16
1
Sea Dogs
 0
0
2
0
0
0
4
-
-
-
6
8
2

ALL STAR GAME 

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
NORTH
SOUTH
7-8-99
L
SOUTH STARS
L-REILLEY (0-1)
6
8

Gritty pitching efforts by All-Star Game starter Greg Reilley and second-time All Star Dennis Geiger were not enough for the North Stars as the South Stars took the 1999 GPMABL All-Star Game.  Brett Mandel and Tommy Jackson pocketed their bonuses for being selected to the All-Star team, but were unable to attend the festivities.
.


The Tourney Team


Sox Cheer

7-3-99/7-4-99 - The Black Sox won their getaway game 6-0 to cap off their weekend at the Midsummer Classic Tournament on Long Island.  The Sox dropped their opener 9-1 and faded in the last inning of their second game to an eventual 10-3 loss.  Highlights of the tournament included great pitching from Dennis Geiger, Greg Reilley, Zach Radoff, and Jason Taylor; an offensive explosion from Chris Crescenzo and Joe Clancy; and two party nights capped off by sessions educating some of the younger Sox how to lose at low-stakes poker.  Joe Clancey was named Tourney MVP for catching every inning, driving game gear to and from Long Island, and putting some punch in the offense.  Zach Radoff was named Tourney SOB for earning the Sox win by spreading two hits over five innings, nearly getting thrown out on a "defensive indifference" steal, and calling "aces wild" for his deal of draw poker.

No Rest For The Weary


Dig The Free Shirt

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-27-99
 L
Braves
Reilley - L (1-1) 
7
9

The Black Sox let another early lead get away, but fought back only to see a two-run Braves home run provide the margin of victory.  Dennis Geiger and Greg Reilley pitched well for the Sox and Antonio Aspite had three hits and three RBI to help the offense, but despite the gritty effort, the Black Sox swoon extended to four straight losses.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 1
3
1
2
0
0
0
-
-
-
7
10
4
Braves
 0
5
2
0
2
0
0
-
-
-
9
9
3

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-27-99
 L
Braves
Roller - L (1-1) 
1
18

Errors and Braves hits, combined with a lack of offense made for a short game for the Black Sox as the defending league champs extended their winning ways.  Greg Reilley, Gary Bulicki, and Brian Smith teamed up for three lonely hits as the home team went down in defeat.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Braves
 8
5
1
1
3
0
-
-
-
-
18
18
2
Black Sox
 0
1
0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
1
3
6

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-20-99
 L
Braves
Geiger - L (2-3) 
9
15

The Black Sox could not hold on to an early lead as the Braves poured on the offense late to complete a lost weekend for the home team.  Dennis Geiger pitched well for the Sox and Joe Clancy and Evan Horn each added two hits to the cause, but all was lost when the gloves turned to stone and the bats went cold.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Braves
 0
0
0
3
1
3
2
2
4
-
15
17
6
Black Sox
 2
0
5
0
1
0
0
1
0
-
9
7
7

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-19-99
 L
Rockies
Horn - L (0-1) 
9
23

The Rockies circled the bases while the Black Sox kicked the ball around as defensive miscues made it a long day on the diamond.  Chris Crescenzo, Gary Bulicki, and Brett Mandel each had two hits to highlight the offensive attack.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 0
0
6
0
1
2
0
-
-
-
9
11
10
Rockies
 9
1
5
0
5
3
x
-
-
-
23
21
4

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-13-99
 W
Thunder
Reilley - W (1-0)
8
7

Greg Reilley allowed only one earned run as the Black Sox came back from way behind to win a rain-shortened game.  Reilley, Tommy Jackson, Dan West, and Zach Radoff each had two hits to lead the offense and Mike Plank knocked in the game winner before the drops fell to end the contest.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Thunder
0
7
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
7
8
3
Black Sox
0
2
1
5
x
-
-
-
-
-
8
13
2

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-13-99
W
Thunder
Geiger - W (2-2) 
6
3

Errorless defense and strong pitching by Dennis Geiger and Tommy Jackson held the opposition in check as the Black Sox earned an early-morning victory.  Gregg Jewett added three hits and Greg Reilley notched two hits and knocked in two runs to help give the Sox the offense they needed for the win.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 0
3
0
0
0
3
0
-
-
-
6
7
0
Thunder
 0
2
0
0
0
0
1
-
-
-
3
6
5

 

6-12-99 - The Black Sox game against the Wilmington Diamondbacks was postponed.

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-6-99
 W
Indians
Radoff - W (2-0)
20
13

A Brett Mandel home run sparked a 13-run 6th inning explosion capped by a Gary Bulicki grand slam as the Black Sox came back to earn a split of the double header.  Chris Crescenzo scored three runs and Mandel and Tommy Jackson each had three hits in the win.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Indians
0
0
5
6
0
0
2
-
-
-
13
11
4
Black Sox
2
2
3
0
0
13
x
-
-
-
20
17
6

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 6-6-99
L
Indians
Geiger - L (1-2) 
2
3

Solid pitching efforts from Dennis Geiger and Greg Reilley were wasted in a losing effort.  Five Sox hits could not muster enough offense for a win.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 0
0
0
1
1
0
0
-
-
-
2
5
4
Indians
 0
0
0
0
1
2
x
-
-
-
3
8
3

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
The 5-23-99 games against the Blue Jays were postponed due to rain

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 5-16-99
 W
Mariners
Taylor - W (2-0)
7 
6

Billy Aichroth's extra-inning home run put the Black Sox back on the right track.  Greg Reilley pitched well and added two hits, Gregg Jewett had two hits and scored two runs, and Brian Smith scored twice in the winning effort.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Mariners
 0
0
0
2
3
0
1
0
-
-
6
7
0
Black Sox
 1
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
-
-
7
10
3

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 5-16-99
L
Mariners
Timmons - L (0-1) 
1
11

A depleted Sox squad lost a forgettable game to end a five-game winning streak.  As one indication of the quality of play, the only Black Sox run was knocked in on a 5-4-3 double play.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 0
0
1
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
1
Mariners
 4
3
3
1
x
-
-
-
-
-
11
13
3

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
5-9-99
 W
Cubs 
Roller - W (1-0) 
15
14 

The Black Sox last at bats came through again as Antonio Aspite knocked in the winning run in a hard-fought game full of well-hit balls that put a lot of pressure on both teams' defense.  Brian Roller notched a well-deserved win supported by three RBI from Evan Horn and two RBI each from Tommy Jackson, Antonio Aspite, and Gregg Jewett.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Cubs 
1
0
2
3
1
3
0
4
0
-
14
15
7
Black Sox
 0
0
7
4
0
0
3
0
1
-
15
14
5

 

Black Sox at Robesonia Red Sox field

5-8-99 - The Black Sox defeated the Robesonia Red Sox 14 to 8 in a non-league game.  Highlights of the trip to Robesonia included a nice day of baseball, an evening watching the Reading Phillies, and Zack "flash" Radoff beating Mike Plank in a race around the bases to win eternal team speed demon bragging rights.

Black Sox enjoying the Reading Phillies game

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 5-2-99
W
Panthers
Taylor - W (1-0) 
Radoff - S (1)
10
8

Winning pitcher Jason Taylor's bases-clearing double highlighted a memorable come back to earn a sweep of the twin bill for the Black Sox.  Three hits from Bill Aichroth and two hits each from Brett Mandel and Brian Smith helped pace the offense.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 0
0
0
1
0
0
9
-
-
-
10
9
2
Panthers
 0
0
1
4
0
2
1
-
-
-
8
8
3

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 5-2-99
 W
Panthers
Golding - W (1-0)
7 
6 

Tommy Jackson 's game-winning single scored pinch runner Jason Taylor to win the game for the Sox in their last at-bat.  Dennis Geiger and George Golding pitched well in the win.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Panthers
 0
0
0
0
4
2
0
-
-
-
6
8
5
Black Sox
 0
1
0
3
1
1
1
-
-
-
7
6
3

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 4-25-99
 W
P. Indians
Radoff - W (1-0) 
Roller - S (1)
8 
4 

Back-to-back-to-back doubles by Antonio Aspite, Gregg Jewett, and Brian Smith broke the game wide open for a sweep of the double-header.  Zach Radoff and Brian Roller combined for 12 strike outs over seven innings in the win.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
P. Indians
 2
0
0
1
1
0
0
-
-
-
4
8
4
Black Sox
 1
3
0
4
0
0
x
-
-
-
8
4
1

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 4-25-99
W
P. Indians
Geiger - W (1-1) 
17
7

Dennis Geiger shut down the Pennsauken Indians while the Black Sox offense supplied all the run support he needed to get the Sox the season's first win.  Greg Reilley's four RBI and Michael Plank's bases-clearing triple sparked the Black Sox attack in the win.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Black Sox
 2
5
2
3
0
5
x
-
-
-
17
9
3
P. Indians
 0
2
0
0
3
2
x
-
-
-
7
7
3

 

The 4-24-99 non-league game against the Upper Darby Blue Sox was postponed due to rain

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
 4-18-99
 L
Longhorns 
Geiger - L (0-1) 
0 
5 

The Black Sox bats were still drowsy from a winter off as the Longhorns threw a shutout.  Dennis Geiger and Brian Roller pitched well in the defeat, but without hits, the Black Sox could only manage a row of goose eggs for offense.

TEAM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
R
H
E
Longhorns 
 3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
-
5
14
1
Black Sox
 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
0
3
1

Date
W/L
OPPONENT
PITCHER
SOX
THEM
The 4-11-99 game against the Rockies was postponed due to rain

 

4-3-99 - The Black Sox defeated the Seadogs in a pre-season tune up.

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