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Top three teams dominate league

Boulder City Parks and Recreation’s men’s summer softball league headed into the second half of its season with its top three teams sweeping the competition.

Time to Mash, which remains undefeated, Pit Stop and Duetto won all of their games.

League play continues this evening.

Current standings are: Time To Mash, 12-0; Pit Stop, 10-2; Duetto, 8-4; Papillon, 3-9; Club Fitness, 2-10; and Credit Union, 1-11.

The undefeated Pitches Be Crazy continues to lead the coed softball league. The league is taking this week off because of the holiday.

Current standings are: Pitches Be Crazy, 10-0; Jack’s Place, 8-2; Hammer’s Grill, 6-4; Hoover Dam Store, 4-6; Club Fitness, 4-6; Credit Union, 4-6; Bangin’ Pitches, 3-7; and Serenity Salon, 1-9.

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