Never has an interim manager felt so much like Rodney Dangerfield. Despite constant heckling from the team, I was able to cobble together a line up that saw us put together our first two wins of 2010!
The first game saw us jump out to a nice lead, which was at 17-11 going into the top of the last inning. Hit Squad decided to finally start hitting, and scored six runs. In the bottom half, Alan Boyd led off with a double. Greg Spears was intentionally walked, and Dan lined out to first. Jeff Morris flew out, which left the game in the hands of Jeff Donald, making his 2010 debut. Jeff came through with his 4th RBI of the game, a clean single to right center, and we won 18-17. The defensive star of game one was John Shollhead, as he made a stabbing catch of a line drive down the line, and also threw out a fast base runner from deep in the hole. Ed, in his final appearance for us this spring, pitched a great game and also went 3 for 3
Game two got off to a bizare start, as we hit into a triple play in the first. Dave Buttner was on third, Chris was on first, and Al Boyd hit a ground ball. Dave waited for the third basemen to throw to second, then broke for home. After Chris and Al were thrown out, the ball came home, where Dave's slide was hampered by the astroturf around home plate. The catcher tagged him "out," even though the ump signaled "safe" before the out call.
The rest of the game was a different story, as we scored a season-high 19 runs. Dan hit a grand slam over the right field scoreboard, and Al B. added another grand slam over the left center field fence. Dan finished the two games with 7 RBI and 6 runs scored. Al finished with 7 runs scored and 5 RBI. Ramon Toledo, who played a few games for us last year, had two clean singles up the middle, prompting the team to call for him to replace me in the line-up permanently. Eleven out of 12 players ended up scoring a run in game 2.
Not only did Jeff Morris hit well in the six spot, his defense was stellar all night, as was Jeff Donald at second. Our entire outfield was solid, keeping everything in front of them and holding our opponents to a bunch of singles rather than doubles.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Season Roundup
After a disappointing season that ended with the Stripes going 5-13, we'll have a long winter to rest up for the Spring Season. I would argue that at least half of those losses could have been wins if not for a few bounces, etc.
I am waiting for Tom's address but again, he laid out a lot of money for us to be able to play this season. I hope you will consider sending Tom some $ once we get all of the info.
Have a great winter and see you in the Spring.
I am waiting for Tom's address but again, he laid out a lot of money for us to be able to play this season. I hope you will consider sending Tom some $ once we get all of the info.
Have a great winter and see you in the Spring.
Final Fall 09 results and standings
For posterity's sake:
Standings
Final Fall 2009 Standings - As of 11/10/09| Standing | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hit Squad | 14-4-0 |
| 2 | Crystal City Clouts | 13-4-1 |
| 3 | Caribbean Breeze | 13-3-0 |
| 4 | Dukes | 11-6-1 |
| 5 | Big Sticks | 11-5-0 |
| 6 | Mexicali Blues/CCR | 9-7-2 |
| 7 | Team Turmoil | 8-10-0 |
| 8 | Medium | 7-8-1 |
| 9 | Stardust Lounge | 7-8-1 |
| 10 | Ninos | 7-11-0 |
| 11 | Stars & Stripes | 5-13-0 |
| 12 | PubZ | 5-12-1 |
| 13 | Fifth Base | 4-13-1 |
| 14 | Medium Pace | 4-14-0 |
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
"Don't Go There"
WHat more can really be said than the headline? Baby Huey was our umpire. The Stardust hit the shit out of the ball. We didn't for big stretches. Our defense wasn't as good as last week.
Special thanks to Ed for the great pitching. Good luck at Club Med.
From Tom:
Last week, we reversed course and played as poorly as we had played well
the previous week. Collectively, we didn't hit, particularly in the
clutch, and didn't field. The one special defensive play that I remember
was Patrick at third base diving to his left to smother a ground ball in
the hole, then getting up, running down and tagging out the base runner
coming from second. With very good reason, the base runner expected the
ball to go through.
Unfortunately, this was Ed's last game with us for the season. It wasn't
a very satisfying way to send him back to the Mid-East.
Special thanks to Ed for the great pitching. Good luck at Club Med.
From Tom:
Last week, we reversed course and played as poorly as we had played well
the previous week. Collectively, we didn't hit, particularly in the
clutch, and didn't field. The one special defensive play that I remember
was Patrick at third base diving to his left to smother a ground ball in
the hole, then getting up, running down and tagging out the base runner
coming from second. With very good reason, the base runner expected the
ball to go through.
Unfortunately, this was Ed's last game with us for the season. It wasn't
a very satisfying way to send him back to the Mid-East.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Oh So Close
Last week we played our long time rivals The Dukes. This time we came oh so close to sweeping both games from them. However, their number two hitter, after showing little power in his first three at bats, smacked a walk-off two-run homer with one out in the bottom of the last inning to beat us 13-12. Offensively, our entire team did well, with only one batter not getting a hit and 8 different batters driving in at least onerun. Lee was 3 for 3 with two RBI and two runs scored; Andrew was 2 for 2 plus a walk; Al Boyd had a two-run homer; and Greg, Dan and Patrick all had doubles.
The second game was more fun for us, resulting in a 16-11 win. We maxed out our 3 home run limit in the second inning, with Al Boyd and Dangoing back-to-back in the first inning, and Dan smacking a grand slam in the second after the Dukes walked Al semi-intentionally. Next to Dan with 5, our big RBI man was our 11th batter, Al Schneider, who was 3 for 3, including a double, and driving in 4 critical runs; batting in the second position, Lee was again 3 for 3, with a double and 3 runs scored; Dan was also 3 for 3 with his two home runs; Greg was 2 for 2 plus a sacrifice for 3 RBI; Dave, Andrew and Mike Chapman were each 2 for 3; this game only two of our batters failed to record a hit.
As with last week, what really contributed to our success in both games was our defense. Ed pitched two excellent games against a very strong team. Our infield defense turned three double plays, two in the second game, one a spectacular 4-6-3 play started by Lee and turned by Jeff
Morris, and the final one a 5-4-3 started by Patrick to end the game. All of our infielders played well, with all four positions busy, and Al Boyd saving several somewhat-errant throws again at first.
We also had excellent outfield play, with Jeff Donald busy all night in left-center, particularly in the second game. Mike Chapman made a tremendous over-the-shoulder catch against the left field fence, and another deep down the left field line. Greg saved a couple of runs in right center with a diving catch to his right on a deep line drive slicing away from him. Dan played a very solid right field, with especially strong throws to the infield to keep runners from advancing on at least two occasions. Overall our team defense was as good as I can remember it being.
The second game was more fun for us, resulting in a 16-11 win. We maxed out our 3 home run limit in the second inning, with Al Boyd and Dangoing back-to-back in the first inning, and Dan smacking a grand slam in the second after the Dukes walked Al semi-intentionally. Next to Dan with 5, our big RBI man was our 11th batter, Al Schneider, who was 3 for 3, including a double, and driving in 4 critical runs; batting in the second position, Lee was again 3 for 3, with a double and 3 runs scored; Dan was also 3 for 3 with his two home runs; Greg was 2 for 2 plus a sacrifice for 3 RBI; Dave, Andrew and Mike Chapman were each 2 for 3; this game only two of our batters failed to record a hit.
As with last week, what really contributed to our success in both games was our defense. Ed pitched two excellent games against a very strong team. Our infield defense turned three double plays, two in the second game, one a spectacular 4-6-3 play started by Lee and turned by Jeff
Morris, and the final one a 5-4-3 started by Patrick to end the game. All of our infielders played well, with all four positions busy, and Al Boyd saving several somewhat-errant throws again at first.
We also had excellent outfield play, with Jeff Donald busy all night in left-center, particularly in the second game. Mike Chapman made a tremendous over-the-shoulder catch against the left field fence, and another deep down the left field line. Greg saved a couple of runs in right center with a diving catch to his right on a deep line drive slicing away from him. Dan played a very solid right field, with especially strong throws to the infield to keep runners from advancing on at least two occasions. Overall our team defense was as good as I can remember it being.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Stripes Sweeperific
Good effort from the boys on monday as we swept a pacce team with a good group of impressive donks in their lineup. After falling behind early in the first game, the Pace didn't score a single run after the first, and the Stripes cruised to victory. Ed pitched particularly well and e hit well up and down the lineup.
Game 2 turned out to be much closer. Stripes were ahead most o the game and sealed it in the top of the last inning.
Particular shout out to Lee who played outstanding defense at Short.
Next week off, see you in 2 weeks.
Game 2 turned out to be much closer. Stripes were ahead most o the game and sealed it in the top of the last inning.
Particular shout out to Lee who played outstanding defense at Short.
Next week off, see you in 2 weeks.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Stripes drop opening series to tough Breeze
Last week in our season-opening games, we faced Caribbean Breeze, who had added several new players to an already formidable lineup. In the first game, we held our won for all but one inning, and ended up losing 18-10. In the second game, we jumped out to an early lead, but then allowed them to catch and pass us late in the game, giving up four runs in the top of the last inning to put them ahead by 2 runs. In the bottom of the inning, we punched across a run and loaded the bases with two outs. Unfortunately, we couldn't get that second run and ended with a 15-14 loss.
One of the highlights of the evening was the return of Mike Mattoon to active play. Mike hit amazingly well, to the point that the Breeze were only able to get him out once on the night [Ed. Note for the record they never got me out!!!]. Another highlight was the performance of Mike Chapman and Lee at the top of the order. They filled in excellently in the absence of the injured David and Chris, getting on base consistently and scoring repeatedly. One of the lowlights was Greg Spears learning that the surest way to turn a drive off of the left-centerfield fence into a long single was to have me on first in front of him.
One of the highlights of the evening was the return of Mike Mattoon to active play. Mike hit amazingly well, to the point that the Breeze were only able to get him out once on the night [Ed. Note for the record they never got me out!!!]. Another highlight was the performance of Mike Chapman and Lee at the top of the order. They filled in excellently in the absence of the injured David and Chris, getting on base consistently and scoring repeatedly. One of the lowlights was Greg Spears learning that the surest way to turn a drive off of the left-centerfield fence into a long single was to have me on first in front of him.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Final Spring '09 Results and Standings
Standings
Final - As of 7/12/09| Team | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dukes | 16-1-1 | |
| 2 | Crystal City Clouts | 11-6-1 | |
| 3 | Hit Squad | 10-8-0 | |
| 4 | Big Sticks | 10-8-0 | |
| 5 | Team Turmoil | 9-8-1 | |
| 6 | Caribbean Breeze | 8-9-1 | |
| 7 | Stardust Lounge | 8-10-0 | |
| 8 | The Empty Pitchers | 7-10-1 | |
| 9 | Stars & Stripes | 7-11-0 | |
| 10 | PubZ | 6-10-2 | |
| 11 | Mexicali Blues/CCR | 6-11-1 | |
| 12 | Medium Pace | 5-1 |
Season Ends Prematurely
From Tom:
The top 8 teams are in the playoffs. We finished 9th, by one half point,
finishing 7-11-0. The Empty Pitchers finished 7-10-1, to beat us for
8th. The Dukes finished first at 16-1-1. We could have done better, and
lost games we should have won, but I hope everyone enjoyed themselves
anyway. This week I registered the team for the Fall season, which will
start for us on Monday, August 24.
The tournament is supposed to start Monday night, and finish up next
Saturday. Please let me know if you want the game schedule.
A couple of people asked about the cost for the season. I paid $800 to
get us into the league, including $30 for each non-resident. We don't
have a sponsor, so $55 to $60 per person would be about right. However,
I will accept contributions of any amount, lesser or greater, whatever
each individual thinks he can afford, if anything. I don't expect
anything from those who played only a few games. I have no problem
subsidizing them myself.
Mike Chapman asked me to provide my mailing address. Please find it
below:
Tom Meldrum
8825 Black Alder Drive
Alexandria, VA 22309
The top 8 teams are in the playoffs. We finished 9th, by one half point,
finishing 7-11-0. The Empty Pitchers finished 7-10-1, to beat us for
8th. The Dukes finished first at 16-1-1. We could have done better, and
lost games we should have won, but I hope everyone enjoyed themselves
anyway. This week I registered the team for the Fall season, which will
start for us on Monday, August 24.
The tournament is supposed to start Monday night, and finish up next
Saturday. Please let me know if you want the game schedule.
A couple of people asked about the cost for the season. I paid $800 to
get us into the league, including $30 for each non-resident. We don't
have a sponsor, so $55 to $60 per person would be about right. However,
I will accept contributions of any amount, lesser or greater, whatever
each individual thinks he can afford, if anything. I don't expect
anything from those who played only a few games. I have no problem
subsidizing them myself.
Mike Chapman asked me to provide my mailing address. Please find it
below:
Tom Meldrum
8825 Black Alder Drive
Alexandria, VA 22309
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Yet Another Split
Last Monday in the first game, we scored 11 runs in the first inning, 10 in the second and 5 in the third, then held on to win in 4 and one half innings by a score of 26-3. In the second game, we managed to seize defeat from the jaws of victory and lost by a final score of 14-13.
In the second game we suffered from a shrinking of the strike zone when we were pitching, compounded by a few defensive lapses. Since we scored 39 runs in the two games combined, for once our hitting was not a problem.
Alan Boyd had a homer in the first game, and Greg had one in the second. Dan had at least two triples on the night, and Chris had a big bases-loaded triple. I don't have the score book with me, so I can't give stats in detail, but suffice to say that everyone contributed.
Next week is our last regular season game. I will let everyone know as soon as I hear anything about the post-season tournament.
In the second game we suffered from a shrinking of the strike zone when we were pitching, compounded by a few defensive lapses. Since we scored 39 runs in the two games combined, for once our hitting was not a problem.
Alan Boyd had a homer in the first game, and Greg had one in the second. Dan had at least two triples on the night, and Chris had a big bases-loaded triple. I don't have the score book with me, so I can't give stats in detail, but suffice to say that everyone contributed.
Next week is our last regular season game. I will let everyone know as soon as I hear anything about the post-season tournament.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Kessler Split....
we split, winning 10-8 then losing 13-7. Needless to say, our offense was lacking...
first game was marked by great defense and some timely hitting. Everyone contributed on both sides of the ball. Far from an offensive explosion, we held a 4-3 lead going into the fifth before we tacked on a few more.
the second game was a disaster. HitSquad scored 8 in the top of the first. We cut that in half in the bottom of the inning, thanks to a grand slam by Dan. then we scored one run in the next 4 innings (another HR from Dan), before adding two in the 6th. In innings two through five, we sent no more than 5 batters to the plate in any one inning. The defense made a few errors that cost us. On the upside, after the first inning, we held them to 5 runs over six innings. Their shortstop was one of the best defenders I have seen in this league, eating up everything hit near him. In short, we managed only NINE HITS in game two!
The Boniface Brothers were great on offense, with Russ Boniface had two hits in the first game and two walks in the second. Chris scored four runs in the first game. The infield was pretty solid all night, handling some hard line drives. Mike Chapman was tested a lot in left and played flawless defense (11 catches on the night), including a shoe-top grab on the run.
first game was marked by great defense and some timely hitting. Everyone contributed on both sides of the ball. Far from an offensive explosion, we held a 4-3 lead going into the fifth before we tacked on a few more.
the second game was a disaster. HitSquad scored 8 in the top of the first. We cut that in half in the bottom of the inning, thanks to a grand slam by Dan. then we scored one run in the next 4 innings (another HR from Dan), before adding two in the 6th. In innings two through five, we sent no more than 5 batters to the plate in any one inning. The defense made a few errors that cost us. On the upside, after the first inning, we held them to 5 runs over six innings. Their shortstop was one of the best defenders I have seen in this league, eating up everything hit near him. In short, we managed only NINE HITS in game two!
The Boniface Brothers were great on offense, with Russ Boniface had two hits in the first game and two walks in the second. Chris scored four runs in the first game. The infield was pretty solid all night, handling some hard line drives. Mike Chapman was tested a lot in left and played flawless defense (11 catches on the night), including a shoe-top grab on the run.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Welcome Back
In our last games two weeks ago, we split with Medium Pace, losing the
first game 17-10, but then winning the second 15-5. We were ahead in the
first game until we gave up eight runs in the top of the 6th inning, but
then were unable to score in the bottom of the inning. In the second
game, we started the top of the first inning by scoring 11 runs,
allowing everyone to relax a little. Then we held Medium Pace scoreless
in the first three innings, and "ten-runned" them after five.
Ed Reich was home from Iraq just long enough to pitch two excellent
games. At the plate for the night, Chris was 4 for 4, Greg, Lee and Jeff
Donald were each 5 for 6 and Alan Boyd was 4 for 6. Runs and RBI were
spread pretty evenly throughout the team, with no single player having
more than 3 RBI on a night when we scored 25 runs.
first game 17-10, but then winning the second 15-5. We were ahead in the
first game until we gave up eight runs in the top of the 6th inning, but
then were unable to score in the bottom of the inning. In the second
game, we started the top of the first inning by scoring 11 runs,
allowing everyone to relax a little. Then we held Medium Pace scoreless
in the first three innings, and "ten-runned" them after five.
Ed Reich was home from Iraq just long enough to pitch two excellent
games. At the plate for the night, Chris was 4 for 4, Greg, Lee and Jeff
Donald were each 5 for 6 and Alan Boyd was 4 for 6. Runs and RBI were
spread pretty evenly throughout the team, with no single player having
more than 3 RBI on a night when we scored 25 runs.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Schedule Posted and New Layout
The schedule for the Spring season has been posted.
Good Luck this season.
I will post results and standings as I get them.
Let me know what you think of the new layout in the poll below.
Good Luck this season.
I will post results and standings as I get them.
Let me know what you think of the new layout in the poll below.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Weekend Tourney Schedule
2009 Arlington Youth Benefit Tournament
East Bracket
E1 - Bungalow Express
E2 - Coed All-Americans
E3 - CCSP McCoys
E4 - Afternoon Delight
West Bracket
W1 - Pirates
W2 - Spartans
W3 - PREEMPT CORP.
W4 - Stars & Stripes
Saturday, March 28, 2009
JENNIE DEAN #1
9:00 a.m. E1 - E3
10:00 a.m. E1 - E2
11:00 a.m. E3 - E4
12:00 noon E2 - E3
1:00 p.m. E1 - E4
2:00 p.m. E2 - E4
GUNSTON PARK #1
9:00 a.m. W1 - W3
10:00 a.m. W1 - W2
11:00 a.m. W3 - W4
12:00 noon W2 - W3
1:00 p.m. W1 - W4
2:00 p.m. W2 - W4
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Double Elimination will begin at 10:00 a.m. All teams will advance to Double Elimination. Coaches will be given double elimination schedules on Saturday.
East Bracket
E1 - Bungalow Express
E2 - Coed All-Americans
E3 - CCSP McCoys
E4 - Afternoon Delight
West Bracket
W1 - Pirates
W2 - Spartans
W3 - PREEMPT CORP.
W4 - Stars & Stripes
Saturday, March 28, 2009
JENNIE DEAN #1
9:00 a.m. E1 - E3
10:00 a.m. E1 - E2
11:00 a.m. E3 - E4
12:00 noon E2 - E3
1:00 p.m. E1 - E4
2:00 p.m. E2 - E4
GUNSTON PARK #1
9:00 a.m. W1 - W3
10:00 a.m. W1 - W2
11:00 a.m. W3 - W4
12:00 noon W2 - W3
1:00 p.m. W1 - W4
2:00 p.m. W2 - W4
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Double Elimination will begin at 10:00 a.m. All teams will advance to Double Elimination. Coaches will be given double elimination schedules on Saturday.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Final Results and Standings Fall 08
8/18 Highlands #3
8:00 (H) Dirtbags (W, 12-7)
9:00 (A) Dirtbags (W, 14-8)
8/25 Highlands #3
6:00 (H) Mexicali Blues (W, 11-4)
7:00 (A) Mexicali Blues (W, 14-4)
9/8 Quincy
6:30 (A) Ninos (L, 9-8)
7:30 (H) Ninos (W, 15-3)
9/15 Highlands #3
8:00 (H) Dukes (W, 12-8)
9:00 (A) Dukes (L, 11-10)
9/22 Quincy
6:30 (A) Stardust (L, 20-7)
7:30 (H) Stardust (L, 21-10)
9/29 Highlands
8:00 (H) Fifth Base (W, 14-12)
9:00 (A) Fifth Base (W, 8-3)
10/6 Barcroft
8:30 (A) PubZ (W, 14-5)
9:30 (H) PubZ (L, 18-11)
10/13 Barcroft
6:30 (H) Spon Needed (W, 14-11)
7:30 (A) Spon Needed (L, 9-6)
10/20 Barcroft
8:30 (A) CC Sember (W, 19-15)
9:30 (H) CC Sember (L, 11-10)
Final Standings As Of Oct. 24
1 Carib Breeze 14-4-0
2 Dukes 14-4-0
3 Stardust Lounge 13-5-0
4 Sponsor Needed 12-6-0
5 Stars & Stripes 11-7-0
6 CC Clouts 9-9-0
7 Fifth Base 8-10-0
8 Ninos 8-10-0
9 PubZ 8-10-0
10 Mexicali Blues 5-13-0
11 Dirtbags 4-14-0
12 CC Sember 2-16-0
8:00 (H) Dirtbags (W, 12-7)
9:00 (A) Dirtbags (W, 14-8)
8/25 Highlands #3
6:00 (H) Mexicali Blues (W, 11-4)
7:00 (A) Mexicali Blues (W, 14-4)
9/8 Quincy
6:30 (A) Ninos (L, 9-8)
7:30 (H) Ninos (W, 15-3)
9/15 Highlands #3
8:00 (H) Dukes (W, 12-8)
9:00 (A) Dukes (L, 11-10)
9/22 Quincy
6:30 (A) Stardust (L, 20-7)
7:30 (H) Stardust (L, 21-10)
9/29 Highlands
8:00 (H) Fifth Base (W, 14-12)
9:00 (A) Fifth Base (W, 8-3)
10/6 Barcroft
8:30 (A) PubZ (W, 14-5)
9:30 (H) PubZ (L, 18-11)
10/13 Barcroft
6:30 (H) Spon Needed (W, 14-11)
7:30 (A) Spon Needed (L, 9-6)
10/20 Barcroft
8:30 (A) CC Sember (W, 19-15)
9:30 (H) CC Sember (L, 11-10)
Final Standings As Of Oct. 24
1 Carib Breeze 14-4-0
2 Dukes 14-4-0
3 Stardust Lounge 13-5-0
4 Sponsor Needed 12-6-0
5 Stars & Stripes 11-7-0
6 CC Clouts 9-9-0
7 Fifth Base 8-10-0
8 Ninos 8-10-0
9 PubZ 8-10-0
10 Mexicali Blues 5-13-0
11 Dirtbags 4-14-0
12 CC Sember 2-16-0
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Review from Tom
I want to thank the 9 players who interrupted their Columbus Day holiday to play last Monday: the three Als (Boyd, Peterson and Schneider), Chris Boniface, David Buttner, Mike Chapman, Jeff Donald, Ed Reich and Patrick Semmens. I particularly thank Jeff Donald, who brought his family to the field, and Al Schneider, who gave up participation in another previously scheduled event to play. With me at catcher, we were able to cover all 10 positions.
We won the first game 14-11, but then fell in the second 9-6. As usual, our night started off with singles by David and Chris, setting the stage for a solid offensive effort in the first game. Al Boyd cracked two home runs on the night, including a monster that cleared the trees behind the left center field fence. When Pubz walked Al intentionally after his second homer, Patrick made them pay by crushing his first home run for the team. Patrick also had a stand-up triple and several other hits on
the night. In fact, all of our players, except me, hit well. However for some reason, in the second game we couldn't string enough hits together to score many runs.
Defensively, both our infield and outfield did a superb job. Jeff Donald displayed amazing range at shortstop and filled in ably for Jeff Morris. Al Schneider made several very strong plays at second, including a couple that drew compliments from Pubz players. Patrick had a large number of fielding opportunities at third, all of which he handled cleanly, following up with strong throws. Al Boyd played his usual
tremendous first base, making a key fielding play and helping the other infielders avoid errors with his adjustments on their throws to first.
In the outfield, Mike Chapman made an important, difficult catch right in front of the fence deep in the left field corner. Mike, Al Peterson and Chris did an excellent job of cutting off hard line drives hit into the gaps. Dave Buttner, playing right field, had more activity than most of our right fielders have had all season. He handled every opportunity flawlessly and several times threw quickly into the infield to prevent batters from taking extra bases on singles.
Ed Reich again pitched two excellent games and helped his own cause with a couple of timely hits.
Despite a couple of injuries to our teammates, we have had a solid, successful season, much more rewarding for me than the Spring . I look forward to seeing everyone again Monday night for our final games this Fall.
We won the first game 14-11, but then fell in the second 9-6. As usual, our night started off with singles by David and Chris, setting the stage for a solid offensive effort in the first game. Al Boyd cracked two home runs on the night, including a monster that cleared the trees behind the left center field fence. When Pubz walked Al intentionally after his second homer, Patrick made them pay by crushing his first home run for the team. Patrick also had a stand-up triple and several other hits on
the night. In fact, all of our players, except me, hit well. However for some reason, in the second game we couldn't string enough hits together to score many runs.
Defensively, both our infield and outfield did a superb job. Jeff Donald displayed amazing range at shortstop and filled in ably for Jeff Morris. Al Schneider made several very strong plays at second, including a couple that drew compliments from Pubz players. Patrick had a large number of fielding opportunities at third, all of which he handled cleanly, following up with strong throws. Al Boyd played his usual
tremendous first base, making a key fielding play and helping the other infielders avoid errors with his adjustments on their throws to first.
In the outfield, Mike Chapman made an important, difficult catch right in front of the fence deep in the left field corner. Mike, Al Peterson and Chris did an excellent job of cutting off hard line drives hit into the gaps. Dave Buttner, playing right field, had more activity than most of our right fielders have had all season. He handled every opportunity flawlessly and several times threw quickly into the infield to prevent batters from taking extra bases on singles.
Ed Reich again pitched two excellent games and helped his own cause with a couple of timely hits.
Despite a couple of injuries to our teammates, we have had a solid, successful season, much more rewarding for me than the Spring . I look forward to seeing everyone again Monday night for our final games this Fall.
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