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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Sluggish Nite for the Stripes

Well, the Stripes' 7 game winning streak comes to an end. It was, at times, a valiant effort, but our hitting was streaky all night. Our defense kept us competitive, but in the end, we were swept for the first time this year, at arguably the most inopportune time.

So the Stripes limp in to the post-season tournament next Monday. Stay tuned for final standings, stats and Tourney info.

Friday, July 21, 2006

Huge Series this Weekend

Gentlemen,

This weekend's series with the Clouts seems to be even bigger now. The most up-to-date standings have been posted and the Clouts are the new #1.

If we are able to sweep, we would be in the drivers seat for the league championship.

Give 'em Hell Stripes!!!

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Tough Road Ahead

After last night's gift in the 3000 degree heat, we have 4 tough games remaining against the #2 Clouts and the # 6 Pubz.

Thanks to all who made it out to our sponsor last night to help pay our tab. Remember Saturday games this weekend and Monday's season finale. We still have a shot at the title. Play well.

Congrats to Kessler (thought your wife was smarter than that).

Monday, July 17, 2006

Tom's Review of Last Week

Last week we won both games, taking the first game 17-7, then holding on to win the second 15-12, although without having to bat in the bottom of the last inning. Even with a
layoff of a full month, our bats were on from the beginning of the first game, when we scored 7 runs in the first inning and 7 in the second inning, before being held scoreless in the third inning. In the second game, we even bettered that, with 5 in the first, 6 in the second and 4
in the third.

Hitters of particular note were Lee Defibaugh, who went 6
for 6 for the night, with two triples and a double, 5 runs scored and six RBI and Dan Meehan, who also went 6 for 6, with a home run, five runs scored and 6 RBI. Dan's home run came after Al Boyd was
intentionally walked right after hitting a monster home run in his previous at bat. I heard the pitcher say that the next time he was going to walk both of them. Al had 4 RBI, as did Mike Chapman.

Even more impressive than the hitting was our defense, which produced four double plays, two in each game. Jeff Morris started three of the four, and was the middle man on the fourth. Also, Chris Boniface made two excellent plays in right center on balls that were tailing away from him and Mike Mattoon made several fine plays at third base.

I have the stats computed, but somehow erased the spreadsheet I have been accumulating the season stats on. I'll try to reconstruct it this weekend.

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Well-deserved Sweep for the Stripes

After what seemed like a 3 month layoff, the Stripes were back to action Monday, in what felt like 650% humidity, against CC Sember. With rusty bats at the ready, the Stripes continued their winning ways, scoring runs seemingly at will.

In the first game, it seemed as though everything was falling in for the Stripes and the defense played admirably. Star of the game had to be Bad Bad Lee Difebaugh who legged out 2 triples. Final score, 17-7.

The second game was much closer as the Sembers' bats heated up. Hi-lites of the game were Boyd and Meehan going deep and Boniface's stellar play in Right Center. Clearly defense was the key to squeezing out a win in this game.

Props to Alan Peterson on a superb night of pitching. Next games Monday Night. Same place. Stats to be posted as soon as I get them. Standings as soon as available.

Top (L to R): Mike Mattoon, Dave Buttner, Alan Boyd, Al Peterson, Dan Meehan, Tom Meldrum (El Hefe)

Bottom: Al Schneider, Jeff Donald, Lee Defibaugh, Andrew Kessler, Chris Boniface, Jim Foti

Not Pictured: Mike Chapman, John Gulisano, Jeff Morris, Ed Reich

Fall 2006