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HILLTOPPER SPORTS April 29, 1975 by Danny MacCollum “An attitude for togetherness.” This is the most important ingredient needed on the St. Edward’s baseball team, and until they find this magic formula their winnings will continue to be few and far between. On April 11, the young ’toppers defeated Jarvis in an 8 to 6 non-conference game before an away crowd of just a few hundred. Junior Tom Griffin went the distance for the Hilltoppers, as he pitched the hard-fought win. Standout in the eight hit offensive Konderla pitched a five-hitter, striking out five. In hitting, Joe Lopez and Buddy Brizadine were both two for four. With their losing ways apparently steadfast, the ’toppers lost the first game of a double-header to Trinity, 3 to 1, before picking themselves up to take the second game, 5 to 1. Freshman pitcher | Tim Eichas gave coach Ray Schmotzer a pleasant surprise in the first game, as he allowed only five hits. Eichas filled the starting spot when Tom Griffin fell ill. In the second game St. Edwards finally got back on the right punch was sophomore Dave Syrenik, who collected two hits in three trips to the plate, and had four runs batted in. The following day the ’toppers split a double-header with Le Tourneau, winning the first game 1-0. Senior captain Rick Lindell pitched a two-hitter, struck out ten, and walked two. The lone run was scored on a single by Vance Porfirio, driving in Dave Petsch, who had also singled and stolen second. In the second game the ’toppers were handed a 3 to 2 loss. Tony L to R Standing; John Ryan, Tim Eichas, George Doinidis, Rick Valdez, Joe Lopez, Bob “Chico” Fernandez, Tony Konderla (Capt.), Buddy Schmotzer, Rick Lindell (Capt.), Ralph Ferguson, Coach Ray Schmotzer, Kneeling; Dave Syrinek, Jack Mencini, Buddy Brizendine, Dave Petsch, Tom Griffin, Vance Porfiriox (Capt.). track. The pitching chores were shared by seniors Tony Konderla and Rick Lindell, as they combined to hold Trinity to one hit. Konderla went the first four innings, gaining three strike outs. Lindell finished the game, gathering five strike outs for his efforts. Stand- outs on offense were senior captains Vance Porfirio and Ralph Fergueson, who were both two for four. Joe Lopez had two RBPs, and was two for three at the plate. The Hilltoppers’ last game was against Texas Lutheran College. 167
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