Hi guys,
I haven't updated the blog for a while, but it's okay because we are off this Wednesday. We could hold a practice anyway if people are interested and assuming it doesn't rain/snow as is forecast. Our next game is slated for the following Wed., Nov. 5, at 7:20.
Nate
Monday, October 27, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Game 5 Recap/Game 6 Preview
Alright guys, sure we're on a three-game losing streak. Sure we've sunk nearly into last place in the league. But there's good news ahead!
Our next opponent, Blue Ballz, has also lost three in a row and is falling toward the bottom. So something's got to give. I've also drawn up a new defensive strategy to be unveiled before our 6:30 game, so be sure to get there around 6:15 for kicking practice, lap running, and a defensive map that may or not feature a cat that you should or should not feed.
I don't want to leak all our info on the Internets as our outgoing prez likes to say, but I do want to let you know what it means to have Blue Ballz. Maybe they're distracted and that's why they are on a losing streak. Or maybe it means this.
Of course, we are on a losing streak ourselves. But I must say this, despite losing by the largest margin of the year last week, we showed some positive signs:
• We were not throwing the ball behind the runner
• Becca succesfully laid down three bunt hits, while Zack went 3-3 and made his usual leaping catches; he also provided some comic relief when we were down by pulling the ol' "lost my tooth" trick
• Allie also had her first perfect game at the plate, kicking safely in two at-bats
• We still were able to out-drink our opponents, who were too busy masticating to show up at City Limits after the game
That said, we still made a few too many errors in the field, but I think the start of the World Series is the perfect chance for us to begin tightening up the defense. See you at 6:15!
Our next opponent, Blue Ballz, has also lost three in a row and is falling toward the bottom. So something's got to give. I've also drawn up a new defensive strategy to be unveiled before our 6:30 game, so be sure to get there around 6:15 for kicking practice, lap running, and a defensive map that may or not feature a cat that you should or should not feed.
I don't want to leak all our info on the Internets as our outgoing prez likes to say, but I do want to let you know what it means to have Blue Ballz. Maybe they're distracted and that's why they are on a losing streak. Or maybe it means this.
Of course, we are on a losing streak ourselves. But I must say this, despite losing by the largest margin of the year last week, we showed some positive signs:
• We were not throwing the ball behind the runner
• Becca succesfully laid down three bunt hits, while Zack went 3-3 and made his usual leaping catches; he also provided some comic relief when we were down by pulling the ol' "lost my tooth" trick
• Allie also had her first perfect game at the plate, kicking safely in two at-bats
• We still were able to out-drink our opponents, who were too busy masticating to show up at City Limits after the game
That said, we still made a few too many errors in the field, but I think the start of the World Series is the perfect chance for us to begin tightening up the defense. See you at 6:15!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Game 5 Preview: What's a masticator?
As it turns out perhaps the 9:00 prime time games are not as good to us as I thought. This week, we will see how we do in the early game when we take on The Chronic Masticators.
The Masticators are 3-1, although their wins come against two winless teams and one with only one win. I've also acquired this scouting report of the team practicing their filthy chewing habit (Megan, you may not want to watch this). They are crazy frogs.
Meanwhile, we can no longer say that our only win is against a winless team as Geniuses Pick Green got in the win column last week. And unfortunately tied us.
We could really use a win here if we want to avoid playing a top team in the first round of the playoffs. We will be without Lori, Jason and Allie so we will really need a good game from everyone. The spead coming out of Southside Saloon has us as 2.5-run underdogs but we should win this game outright. I would call us lock of the week.
The weather should be sunny and warm. Just plan on meeting at the field at 6 p.m.
The Masticators are 3-1, although their wins come against two winless teams and one with only one win. I've also acquired this scouting report of the team practicing their filthy chewing habit (Megan, you may not want to watch this). They are crazy frogs.
Meanwhile, we can no longer say that our only win is against a winless team as Geniuses Pick Green got in the win column last week. And unfortunately tied us.
We could really use a win here if we want to avoid playing a top team in the first round of the playoffs. We will be without Lori, Jason and Allie so we will really need a good game from everyone. The spead coming out of Southside Saloon has us as 2.5-run underdogs but we should win this game outright. I would call us lock of the week.
The weather should be sunny and warm. Just plan on meeting at the field at 6 p.m.
Game 4 Recap: The night that just wasn't our day
We knew we had a tough task at hand facing the undefeated Kick You in the Balls squad, who maybe took things a little seriously. Unfortunately, we were not up to the challenge that evening, but hopefully it is a game this upstart expansion franchise can learn from.
Despite falling 12-2 by mercy rule for the first time in team history, it's not like we were dropping balls. The bigger problem was our throwing the balls to the base behind the runners. Some friendly reminders:
• It's best not to try to hit someone with the ball unless you are a) sure you will hit them, b) sure that you can recover the ball after it hits them
• If you don't know where to throw the ball, get it to the shortstop if you are throwing from the outfield; if you're in the infield get it to the pitcher so the umpire will call time and runners can no longer advance
We also have to remember that when on the base paths it is OK to run through first base, at any other base you have to stop on the base. If a defensive player is standing on the base, run them over like this guy does (watch second base after the second batter kicks). You probably don't need to use the forearm though.
Even in a 12-2 loss that took about 20 minutes, we did have a few highlights, like Jim's two-run double that he called a home run a little early. (As in when he yelled at Nate "Fucking go! It's a home run!) Jason also ran his streak of consecutive times reaching base to start the year to four, before he got out in the 6th. He still established a club record.
Jim and Jason also starred at the bar that night. Jason made sure everyone would stay awake and in high spirits after the late game by distributing espresso vodka; later, Jim did a good job of getting the bartender to take one beer off his tab.
Despite falling 12-2 by mercy rule for the first time in team history, it's not like we were dropping balls. The bigger problem was our throwing the balls to the base behind the runners. Some friendly reminders:
• It's best not to try to hit someone with the ball unless you are a) sure you will hit them, b) sure that you can recover the ball after it hits them
• If you don't know where to throw the ball, get it to the shortstop if you are throwing from the outfield; if you're in the infield get it to the pitcher so the umpire will call time and runners can no longer advance
We also have to remember that when on the base paths it is OK to run through first base, at any other base you have to stop on the base. If a defensive player is standing on the base, run them over like this guy does (watch second base after the second batter kicks). You probably don't need to use the forearm though.
Even in a 12-2 loss that took about 20 minutes, we did have a few highlights, like Jim's two-run double that he called a home run a little early. (As in when he yelled at Nate "Fucking go! It's a home run!) Jason also ran his streak of consecutive times reaching base to start the year to four, before he got out in the 6th. He still established a club record.
Jim and Jason also starred at the bar that night. Jason made sure everyone would stay awake and in high spirits after the late game by distributing espresso vodka; later, Jim did a good job of getting the bartender to take one beer off his tab.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Another Game 4 Preview: The Stars Come Out at Night
After a rain out last week both We Just Blue Ourselves and the violently named Kick Your Balls (joke's on them: half our team doesn't have balls) will square off in prime time for the 9:00 game at Latrobe Field this Wednesday.
Kick Your Balls come into this match 3-0, including handing each of two teams its only loss, and are 5-run favorites this week, according to the local bookie at Paul's on Fort Ave.
However, We Just Blue Ourselves have already proved a tough opponent in the late night spot, where they are undefeated at 1-0.
They say the biggest performances come out when the spotlight is on and they'll be glaring this week in the late game. This week's pick to click is Devin White in his second appearance of the season. Andrew McLeod is again slated to start on the mound for the third straight week.
Kick Your Balls come into this match 3-0, including handing each of two teams its only loss, and are 5-run favorites this week, according to the local bookie at Paul's on Fort Ave.
However, We Just Blue Ourselves have already proved a tough opponent in the late night spot, where they are undefeated at 1-0.
They say the biggest performances come out when the spotlight is on and they'll be glaring this week in the late game. This week's pick to click is Devin White in his second appearance of the season. Andrew McLeod is again slated to start on the mound for the third straight week.
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