MONDAY, June 2, 2014---the Hoboken Spring Competitive Division is tightening up after Schreib Tribe defeated the Insects 7 to 6.  There are currently 3 teams in the division with a record of 3 and 3 leaving no margin for errors.  With two games remaining on the schedule for Pitch Slapped, Insects, and Schreib Tribe, the pressure is on making a very interesting and exciting finish to this season. 

Schreib Tribe’s Jason Gurtman and Greg Bottitta were a deadly combo against the Insects on Monday night.  They both went yard, knocking in 5 of the 7 runs scored.  Greg’s 3 run home run made his team take a 4 to 2 lead in the top of the 5^th inning, while Jason’s 2 run blast over the left field fence gave the Tribe some much needed insurance runs making it a 7 to 3 game after the top of the 6^th inning.

During the course of the game Tribe all-stars Kaitlyn Foley and Mike Jamgotchian did a great job holding off the Insect offense.  Kaitlyn played a flawless 3^rd base, especially grabbing a hard hit ball down the 3^rd base line and getting the runner out at 1^st in the bottom of the 2^nd inning.  Jamo’s lightning speed is dangerous on the base paths, but it’s fatal in the outfield. Fly balls are terrified of him as he is known to be a rally killer.

The Insects looked like they were going to make a last inning comeback due to Ryan Arcadia’s 2^nd home run of the game.  Ryan’s bat was a huge reason why the Insects came close of pulling off the W.  He went 4 for 4 with 3 runs, 2B, 2HR, and 4 RBI during the span of the game. 

Schreib Tribe is getting healthy at the right moment, in which a few key players are coming off the DL to make their playoff push.  The return of team captain Adam Schreiber will be a huge asset to the team offensively and defensively.  With no heavy bags in sight, opponents better not let their guard down because this contender is ready to strike.