OCONOMOWOC, WI - True to form, in Johnny Arnold’s last regular season Brookfield Blue Sox and Land O' Lakes Baseball League game, he pitched another quality start, giving up one earned run over 5 innings, and then added a clutch 2 RBI double to put the Sox on the board for an early lead. Nick Rockweiler came up big with a two run double to further the Sox lead by the 6th inning, only to find the scrappy Oconomowoc Five O's tie the game 6 all in the bottom of the 8th. The Blue Sox bats responded huge in the 9th with 9 runs, highlighted by key hits by Sean Walsh, Rey Sprewer, Caden Crawley and Bobby Ball.
Nick Rockweiler had 1 run, 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and 2 RBI.
Rey Sprewer had 2 runs, 2 hits, including a double, 2 RBI and 3 stolen bases.
Adam Hill had 2 runs, 2 hits, including a double, and 1 RBI.
Adam Casali had a double and 2 hits.
Caden Crawley had a double and 2 RBI.
Sean Walsh had a double, 1 run and 1 RBI.
Johnny Arnold had 1 double and 2 RBI.
Bobby Ball had 1 hit, 1 run and 2 RBI.
Scott Bulski had 2 runs and 2 hits.
Thomas Ward had 2 runs and 2 hits.
Tommy Meyer had 1 run and 1 hit.
Pat Tobiasz had 1 hit and 1 run.
Cal Dobbe had 1 hit.
Adam Hill pitched spectacularly to close out the game and earn the win. Nick Nowak played exceptionally well at shortstop and Adam Casali was an absolute warrior behind the plate. Every man on the Sox contributed to the final season victory that sent Johnny on his way to retirement appropriately.
We were honored to be a part of Derek Nelson’s final home game. Having witnessed his 20 year career – not many can say they’ve done the things he’s done, both personally and with the Oconomowoc Five O’s. We will miss him on the field and wish him all the best in his retirement.
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