Final Stats

Dan Wins the Triple Crown.

We Did It!

So what if they were only playing with 8 in the first game.

So what if we were playing without our spiritual leader.

So what if it was 9000% humidity.

We Won.

Sweep. Broom Job.

Spring 2007 Champions.

HUGE series Monday

Guys, we need to sweep in order to win the title.

We can do this.

Vox Sox are coming off a loss and a tie with the Clouts. Let's keep 'em on their heels.

Stripes Battle Dukes for Split

The # 2 and #3 teams faced off last night at a hot and steamy Quincy Park. We knew the Dukes would be tough, they always are.

Game one started off with seems to have been a recent trend -- our opponents jumping out to a nice lead and our bats failing to get going. The Dukes jumped out early, but somehow you knew that the Stripes bats would come around. Maybe it took Al Petersen's injury to spark our team (Heal Up Al!), but our bats came alive and in the bottom of the last inning, down by two, we were able to score 4 and run out the clock for a good come-from-behind win. Final 10-8.


Game 2 started off strong for the Stripes, scoring 6 Runs in the top of the first. But we would score only 1 run the rest of the game, ending our 4 game winning streak. Final Score 15-7.

Hopefully updated standing will be posted by the Arlington soon. Stats later in the week.

Next Monday is our last regular season game against the first place Vox Sox. Please let me know if you'll be there. Email me at mattoon@gmaill.com

Stripes Win Big, Then Eek One Out

A beautiful Saturday for softball. And on the docket was the big hitting #4 Caribbean Breeze. Always a tall order.

Game one saw the Breeze get out to an early lead, but then their bats went quiet. In the mean time, the Stripes just kept cranking out the hits. Big hitsfrom Andrew and a huge grand slam from Dan proved to be more than we needed. Final Score 18-7. Certainly never expected to mercy-rule them.

Game 2 was more characteristin of our battles over the years. The Breeze got lots of help from our defense this time around. Stripes were up 3 with 5 minutes left, but couldn't make the clock move faster. A newly-energized Breeze put a 6 spot on us in the top of the last inning to go up by 3. Timely hitting on our part though proved to be the difference. Jeff Donald with the big hit, which turned out to be a 2-run homer (inside the park variety (or was it a single and a 3-base error?)) Then with the winning run on second, Diamond Jim Foti lifted a lazy fly ball that was misjudged allowing the winning run to come in. Final 15-14.

Games Monday.

Stripes Salvage Disappointing Split

Three weeks since our last game and the rust was evident. The Sliders bats showed up early, but our defense showed up too late. After 2 innings the Sliders had scored 10 runs, most of which were unearned as simple errors and mental mistakes plagued the Stripes. Yet we continued to claw back and were within two going into the bottom of the last inning, but could only muster 1 run. Final score, 12-11. Clearly a winnable game that we let get away from us early.

Game 2 was a different story. Our bats continued where they left off, getting out to an early lead that we never gave up. Our defense was much more solid and everyone up and down the lineup hit well. Final Score 14-7, but it was never even that close.

Good hitting all around, special mention to Dan who continued his hot hitting, hitting one homerun and coming 4 feet from a second, and Andrew who continues to hit out of his mind this year. Have a kid every year, buddy.

# series left and they are brutal, facing the other 3 teams currently in the top 4. First up is Caribbean Breeze this Saturday in a make-up. Please tell Tom if you are in or not.

Stay tuned for stats and updated standings.

Arlington County Fields Suck

Games are postponed toaday......

Stand By for rain-out date.