The Oconomowoc Five O's season ended on Saturday when the Hartland Oilers defeated them 7-3. Behind pitcher Craig Henshel,
the Oilers got hits at key times while the O's left numerous runners on base throughout the game. Rob Becker took the loss
for the O's while Jeff Rhoads had 3 hits in the loosing effort. The O's are now off until March of 2002 when they look to
go for another grand championship. When asked to comment on the 2001 season Mike Eppler quoted, "Now my talents are
being shifted twords the MLB playoffs. I have had to change my number 5 times to get Steinbrenner off my ass and stop
calling. He didn't want to hear that I had pitchers up here to punish before I can come give him and 30 of his boys
another ring."
Five O's take Falls in first round of playoffs.
In a close game on Sunday, the Oconomowoc Five O's beat Menomonee Falls 6-5 to advance to the next round of the
LOL playoffs. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday against Hartland who beat Pewaukee on Sunday. The winner of
that game will square up against Lannon for a best of three series starting on Sunday. Rob Becker threw another
excellent game for the O's, going the distance and earning the win. And put a lot of fans' minds at ease when he got
back on track by dotting a batter. "When he hadn't hit anyone for 14+ innings, I started getting concerned," quoted an
uneasy Canman. This reporter obviously upset Mike Eppler when he
asked him on his take on Hartland. "If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times, Hartland can't hold me.
Hell, Yellowstone can't hold me. Now quit wasting my time with these questions and ask me a real one, like how
badly I am going to use Henshel on Saturday. Now thats a question."
O's end regular season with hot bats.
The final game of the regular season ended with a bang for the Five O's. In a game in which the outcome turned out to
not be important, "It is still nice to go into the playoffs with a win" said O's skipper Erik Olson. Since Lannon beat
Monsches in extra innings on Saturday, the game was just a warm up for the real deal on Sunday for both teams. The O's
jumped on the boards early and never looked back. Mike Bolson earned the win for the O's. The O's will take on Falls
again tomorrow for the game that counts, the first round of the Land O Lakes playoffs. When asked to comment on the
upcoming playoff stretch Mike Eppler quoted, "I am looking past these teams to Lannon. I think I have made it quite
clear how badly I consistantly work them. Duffuk should be having nightmares knowing what is in store for him and the
boys."
Playoff teams set. Final week to determine standings.
The Land O Lakes Western Division playoff teams have been set. The order is still undecided. Lannon and Oconomowoc are
the only two teams that have a chance at the top seed. Currently the two teams are tied, with Lannon holding the tie
breaker. The only way for the O's to take the top spot is for Lannon to lose on Saturday against Monches and Oconomowoc
to beat Falls. The playoffs begin on Sunday with the 2 seed playing the 5 seed and the 3 seed playing the 4 seed. When
reached for comment about the "down to the wire" finish for this season and his outlook on the playoffs O's outfielder
Mike Eppler stated "Lannon, Falls, blah blah blah. I could care less if we were playing the Yankees, everyone knows not
to throw me inside so it is just a question of who is foolish enough to try their luck with it." Following that he
added, "Don August thinks he was in the bigs? Put me on the hill and the boys from Menomonee Falls will get a quick
6 am wake up call from their dreamland."
O's shutout Sussex
Rob Becker threw 8 innings and Luke Nelson closed out the shutout for the O's against Sussex on Sunday. The O's
defeated them 8-0 with Becker and Luke combining for a 4-hitter. Sean Smith went 4 for 5 to lead the O's in hitting.
Also contributing were Dusty Rhoads who was 3 for 4 and Luke Nelson who was 2 for 5 including a lead off home run.
After the past week of baseball some serious questions have come to mind, none of which I can answer... 1) How did Rob
Becker pitch 8 innings and not bean anyone? 2) How did Stu hit a home run, and 3) How in GOD'S NAME did Derek Nelson
hit a triple?!?!?!?!
Final Tri County Nite League game ends in loss
With a depleated roster, the Oconomowoc Five O's were run ruled by Juneau on Tuesday night for their last Tri County
game of the season. The O's were run ruled by the score of 16-6. Dusty Rhoads, despite 11 strikeouts, got the loss.
Packed weekend for the O's
The Oconomowoc Five O's squeezed five games in the four day weekend. It started Thursday with Oconomowoc playing the
Janesville Aces in the beginning of the NBC tournament. The O's came from behind to take a thrilling 6-4 win over the
Aces to advance to the next round which was Saturday. On Friday the O's played the next round of the SWABA tournament.
In this game the O's took Madison 13-8 in Hustisford which advances them to the semi-final round which will be held
the middle of this week. Then on Saturday, the O's finished up the NBC tournament with a double header. After a rain
delay in the first game the O's managed to squeek by the Milwaukee Lefts to advance to the championship game of NBC. Later
that night Oconomowoc lost a close game to Sparta, thus taking second place in the NBC tournament. This marks the first
time Oconomowoc has made it to the championship game for the NBC tournament. The weekend ended with a dry performance by
the O's against Lannon. In what was a game for first place, Lannon jumped early to get 2 runs in the first inning and
never looked back. Lack of hitting and errors by the Five O's sealed their fate. "I own Lannon," quoted O's outfielder
Mike Eppler after the game. "Kozlowski and the boys should just be lucky that it wasn't closer near the end so I would
have to come in and wreck shop," was his response after being asked what he thought of the game. Now the O's are in
second place in the LOL, and unless Lannon loses in the next two weeks, will finish their. If this were to happen, the
O's would play the fifth place team in the LOL (currently Menomonee Falls) in the first round of the playoffs.
O's take Clyman at Watertown
The Oconomowoc Five O's defeated Clyman in Watertown on Monday night. Derek Nelson had a home run for the O's while
J.J. Mohns got the win pitching. The O's are now 7 - 2 in the Tri County Nite League.
Neary has mammoth day to help O's run rule Hartland
Andy Neary helped the Five O's keep their tie with first place after going 4 for 4 with 8 RBIs, including 2 home runs,
on Sunday. Andy's power is in line with the rest of the O's this year who have out homered their opponents 25 - 9. The
O's sport a slugging percentage near 200 points better than their opponents. Other standouts on Sunday were Mike Bolson
and Dusty Rhoads, each with 2 hits. Rob Becker got the win (12th LOL win in a row for the O's) by throwing
another gem for the O's. Lannon kept the race for first place tight by earning a win over Sussex. The O's will showdown
against Lannon on Sunday in a game which will most likely amount to the winner getting a bye to the final round of the
playoffs.
O's beat Brookfield, Lannon loses. Tie for First Place
The Oconomowoc Five O's beat Brookfield on Sunday 13-8. Elsewhere in the LOL, Lannon lost to Pewaukee to put Oconomowoc
in a tie for first place with Lannon.
O's advance past first round of SWABA
The Five O's advanced to the second round of the SWABA tournament with a 9-3 win over Brownsville at Hustisford on
Friday night. The O's will play the next round on Friday July 27 versus either Hustisford or Madison Bush Tavern. The
game will be held in Hustisford at 7:30 pm.
Another O's game goes extra innings
The O's had another extra inning game on Wednesday night when the beat Hustisford in 10 innings. The O's are now 6-2 in
the Nite League.
Smith finally walks the dog!
A two year promise was finally fulfilled as Sean Smith walked the dog around Jeff Ranta's living room. Pete Schlosser
assisted in the ordeal leading him for two laps.
O's shine at All Star game
The members of the Five O's at the All Star game had a great showing on Sunday. The exciting game was ended in the 13th
inning when Todd Johnson from Pewaukee walked off a home run for the West. Luke Nelson from the O's also had a home run
and Rob Becker from the O's got the win.
Five O's suffer another tough Nite League loss
The Five O's lost for the second time this year in the Tri County Nite League. Both losses came in extra inning defeats.
On Saturday the O's played at Rubicon, and after giving up 10 runs in the first two innings, came back strong. Mike Bolson
started the game pitching for the O's before being relieved by Derek Nelson and Luke Nelson. After the first two rough
innings the O's managed to only give up one more run until the 10 inning when Rubicon took the win. All the runs for the
O's came on home runs. There were two grand slams, one by Jeff Ranta and one by Luke Nelson. Luke also had a solo shot
along with Steve Rhoads and Mike Bolson. The O's are now 5-2 in the Nite League.
Merton suffers pounding by Five O's
Merton was handed a shutout as the Five O's run ruled them 14-0 on the July 4th holiday. The shut out was thrown by
JJ Mohns and Luke Nelson. On the hitting side, the Five O's exploded for three home runs, two by Jeff Rhoads. The other
came from Pete Schlosser with the legendary Treverlious bat.
Another great year for the golf outing
The Five O's and Parents for Baseball would like to thank everyone for another excellent golf outing this year. It was a
great success and everyone involved had an excellent time.
Five O's take Sussex 10-5 at home
The Five O's complete a perfect 2-0 weekend with a win against Sussex on Sunday. The O's got all their runs but one in
the 4th, 5th, and 6th innings. JJ Mohns ended up getting the win for the O's in a "pitch by committee" effort which
included 5 pitchers. Clint Smothers led the O's offensive attack with three hits. Peter Schlosser, Jeff Rhoads, and JJ
Mohns all had 2 hits a piece. The O's are now 10-2 in the LOL West and with Lannon losing to Menomonee Falls, the O's
are only one game out of first place.
Comfortable win over Falls puts Five O's at 9-2 in LOL
On Saturday, the Five O's handed Menomonee Falls a tough 12-0 loss. Rob Becker was the winning pitcher, throwing the
first 9 inning shut out for the O's this year. After a four run first inning, the O's never looked back. In the end,
they ended up with 19 hits. Jeff Rhoads was 5 for 5 with Sean Smith and Peter Schlosser each contributing three hits a
piece. Sean hit the first wood bat home run this year with a towering shot to right. Jeff Rhoads had three RBIs with
Derek Nelson and Andy Neary each having two. The O's are still in second place with a 9-2 record. Lannon is still the
team to beat in the LOL West.
5) Five O's named to LOL West All Star team
Five of the Five O's were named to the LOL West All Star team, including 4 starters. The 4 starters are Clint Smothers(OF),
Sean Smith(C), Pete Schlosser(2B), and Luke Nelson(3B). The other player to make it was Rob Becker who will be the back up
pitcher. The All Star game will be held at Sussex on July 8 at 1:30 pm.
Five O's breeze past Horicon
The Five O's baseball team bounced back in the Tri County Nite League with a 7 inning run rule victory over host Horicon
by the score of 13-0. THe O's are now 5-1 in the Tri County Nite league and 13-3 overall. JJ Mohns pitched the complete
game shutout with 4 hits and 5 strike outs.
Hitting leaders for the O's included home runs by Derek and Luke Neslon. Derek Nelson had three hits and Luke Nelson had
4 RBIs and scored 3 runs. Mike Eppler, JJ Mohns, Jeff Ranta and Josh Fenzl had two hits each.
Five O's lose to West Bend Company in extra innings
The O's lost in the Tri County Nite League for only the second time in the last three years to host West Bend Company by
the score of 8-7 in 11 innings. The Company were the 2000 Grand Champions in the Land O Lakes. Tho O's are now 4-1 in the
Tri County Nite league. After falling behind 5-2 in the fifth, West Bend scored two runs in the 5th and 8th innings. A
two out hit in the bottom of the 9th by leadoff hitter Rick Bury, who had 4 singles in the game, tied the game at 7-7.
A bases loaded single with no outs in the by Zach Walter, who had three hits in the and was the Wisconsin high school
summer player of the year last year, ended the game in the 11th. Mike Bolson pitched 10 innings with 10 strike outs. Jeff
Mohns pitched the 11th inning and took the loss. Darrell Washburn pitched a complete game victory for West Bend Company
giving up 6 earned runs on 13 hits.
Hitting leaders for the O's were Luke Nelson with three hits including a triple and home run, Kevin Raasch with three
singles, Mohns with a home run and triple and Bolson with two hits. The O's are 12-3 overall.
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