Its official, with a DH sweep over Donatos this week (4-0 and 6-3), TPL has cemented its position as one of the best teams in the 25 year history of the Robert Kelly Softball League. In the first game, Jorge Beritan pitched a shut out and John Manuelian made two sparkling over the shoulder catches. Jay Lane also starred in the DH.

TPL has now won 5 out of the last 7 years to join The Aces and JR Restaurant as multiple year dynasties.

This year was extremely tough for TPL squad as they lost Sal Gianone early in the season to injury. What was manager Chuck D'Amodio going to do but reach out to Mike Anderson.

TPL is the example of a true team. Yes the are led by power hitting and slick fielding John (Boomer) Manuelian and league leading RBI man Anthony Noto but they couldn't win without hard hitting Jay Lane and Drew Clapp.

They defense is stellar with sure handedness at every position, especially in the OF led by CF's Mike Piccarelli and leadoff spark plug Vinny (Suits) Mazza, Jeff Fortune and Mike Anderson.

When you speak of TPL you think of their pitching. Jorge Beritan has one of the highest winning percentages in the history of the league and the ever crafty Chuck D'Amodio. Chuck has turned down the antics this year but keeps on winning,

The catching is led by John O'Connor who always gets the big hit against USC. Lastly a special mention goes out to the utility player on the team Brian (Happy) Trimboli. Brian was a last minute pick up and proved to be a key member of the team.

I want to mention the key to this team is that the same guys come each week and the fact that they are truly friends, helps with the chemistry. That was the same characteristic of the Aces and JR teams.

Lets hope for another extremely close and competitive 2013.