Hey all,
We're unfortunately off to an 0-2 start and things are not about to get any easier when we visit How I Met Your Rubber (1-1) at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday at the same Riverside field as the first two games.
Even though it won't be easy, everyone should be confident that we will win this game. I think we will have everyone there and with a defensive effort like the one we had the first we week I am guaranteeing that we will win. The team looked a lot better at the plate last Wednesday and this is the week that we put it together.
I also have one more secret weapon: Pabst Blue Ribbon. Both we and PBR have the same trademark color so officials from the company have approached me about being the team's official sponsor. The deal is for as long as we keep winning, I will keep bringing free Pabst from Wells Liquors. How's that for a contract incentive?
I think we are planning to go straight to the fields since we are playing one of the earlier games, but we will try to get there a bit early if anyone wants to tailgate at the field. Will be up for going out after with my eye finding a place with the Twins and Tigers on TV.
See everyone Wednesday!
Nate
Monday, September 28, 2009
Game 2 Recap: Sister Act 3, The One Where WJBO loses their second game
Well, it seemed inevitable that God would have his revenge on Andrew for all his flip Jesus-related fantasy football team names. That it would come in the form of a nun and her team of bible-preachin', God-fearing kickball squad surprised even myself.
For those of you who missed it, we found out that it is in fact possible for us to lose our second game of the season as we fell to the Holy Rollers (no, they weren't named after Ned Flanders's bowling team) 12-6.
Then I went all Jim Mora about the performance after the game, but it turns out that Mark was correct, it was not in fact our worst game ever. That still has to go down as the 15-0 loss.
But I'm not going to be all negative just because I'm a member of the mainstream media. To spin things positively I would just point out that had it not been for that inning where we tossed the ball all around the infield and they scored like 7 runs it actually could have been a good game. We just have to remember that making gambles on throws usually doesn't pay off it puts you in an even bigger hole.
We did have some offensive highlights too. Among them:
• Jason can now finally stop having all his conversations about his new dog and wedding planning. He can now talk about the time he scored three runs in a kickball game, 'cause that's what he did Wednesday. Good season opener Crook!
• Becca was a perfect 4-4 at the plate, including an RBI triple. She is now kicking .833 for the season! That is also our second straight game with one of girls getting a triple, so who says girls can only bunt?
• Mark exploited the walk rule so his keen eye allowed Angie a free pass as well that gave us a 1-0 lead.
• In his second ever game Mike found his stroke, going 3-3 with a run scored.
There were undoubtedly some other good plays too but it's been like a week and they are not immediately apparent from the score book. So let's keep the good plays coming and get back in the win column.
For those of you who missed it, we found out that it is in fact possible for us to lose our second game of the season as we fell to the Holy Rollers (no, they weren't named after Ned Flanders's bowling team) 12-6.
Then I went all Jim Mora about the performance after the game, but it turns out that Mark was correct, it was not in fact our worst game ever. That still has to go down as the 15-0 loss.
But I'm not going to be all negative just because I'm a member of the mainstream media. To spin things positively I would just point out that had it not been for that inning where we tossed the ball all around the infield and they scored like 7 runs it actually could have been a good game. We just have to remember that making gambles on throws usually doesn't pay off it puts you in an even bigger hole.
We did have some offensive highlights too. Among them:
• Jason can now finally stop having all his conversations about his new dog and wedding planning. He can now talk about the time he scored three runs in a kickball game, 'cause that's what he did Wednesday. Good season opener Crook!
• Becca was a perfect 4-4 at the plate, including an RBI triple. She is now kicking .833 for the season! That is also our second straight game with one of girls getting a triple, so who says girls can only bunt?
• Mark exploited the walk rule so his keen eye allowed Angie a free pass as well that gave us a 1-0 lead.
• In his second ever game Mike found his stroke, going 3-3 with a run scored.
There were undoubtedly some other good plays too but it's been like a week and they are not immediately apparent from the score book. So let's keep the good plays coming and get back in the win column.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Game 1: Defense wins championships but not our first game; Week 2 Preview: Right where we want them
Well, we gave a great defensive effort in our first game, the only problem was had a hard time getting our kicks to land safely in fair territory.
No worries though as the 3-1 loss is probably just a sign of some rust. Still, credit is due to Angie for her nice triple and props to Seal for the SAC RBI in our seventh inning rally. Mark, Jim, Becca and Jeff also all kicked on base and Nate reached on an error by kicking the ball and convincing the pitcher it was too high to catch.
The defense was superb. I can't think of really any errors so keep up the good work in that regard.
Special thanks also goes to Megan for filling in and calling a good game behind the plate.
So, let's take that positive energy into our next game against the Holy Rollers. I'm not sure which kind of Holy Rollers they are: these, these or these.
Either way, they are 0-1 and after being off for two weeks, they will be plenty eager to get out their and redeem themselves. They will have a tough battle ahead though, as they catch in our second game, in which our franchise has never lost!
Pre-game begins at 7:30 and is at Rub, which is conveniently located a few feet from the field. Game time is 9 p.m. at Riverside. See ya there!
Nate
No worries though as the 3-1 loss is probably just a sign of some rust. Still, credit is due to Angie for her nice triple and props to Seal for the SAC RBI in our seventh inning rally. Mark, Jim, Becca and Jeff also all kicked on base and Nate reached on an error by kicking the ball and convincing the pitcher it was too high to catch.
The defense was superb. I can't think of really any errors so keep up the good work in that regard.
Special thanks also goes to Megan for filling in and calling a good game behind the plate.
So, let's take that positive energy into our next game against the Holy Rollers. I'm not sure which kind of Holy Rollers they are: these, these or these.
Either way, they are 0-1 and after being off for two weeks, they will be plenty eager to get out their and redeem themselves. They will have a tough battle ahead though, as they catch in our second game, in which our franchise has never lost!
Pre-game begins at 7:30 and is at Rub, which is conveniently located a few feet from the field. Game time is 9 p.m. at Riverside. See ya there!
Nate
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Fall 2009 Season Preview
Welcome back everyone for another season of Blue Ourselves kickball! The schedule is out, the fields are striped and we are ready to push for our first playoff bid.
First off, let's welcome our new faces for this year. We have added Mike Lawrence, who used to work with me at Wells Liquors, as well as Joi Butler and Tim Regan, who work with Jackie at Baltimore's finest new hotel, Hotel Monaco.
The biggest change this season is that our games are now at Riverside Park rather than Latrobe Park. The good news about this is we closer to more of the bars, but the bad news is that parking here can be kind of tough. You can get directions here. Do not park in the apartment complex lot, cars will get towed. You are best off trying to find a spot along Well Street or Johnson Street. You may be able to find off-street spots elsewhere but be careful not to park on a block that requires a permit (you'll see signs).
There are not any new rules this year, but it is a good idea to give them a quick look over before the season starts. Click here to view the rules. To that end, I also need everyone to sign the roster, which also serves as a waiver that states that you know the rules and won't sue anyone if you get hurt.
This has to happen before the first game, so if you aren't there I will forge it for you. Everybody let me know your status for Wednesday when you get the chance. Also, if there is any position you want to play, let me know.
Go Blue!
--Coach Nate
First off, let's welcome our new faces for this year. We have added Mike Lawrence, who used to work with me at Wells Liquors, as well as Joi Butler and Tim Regan, who work with Jackie at Baltimore's finest new hotel, Hotel Monaco.
The biggest change this season is that our games are now at Riverside Park rather than Latrobe Park. The good news about this is we closer to more of the bars, but the bad news is that parking here can be kind of tough. You can get directions here. Do not park in the apartment complex lot, cars will get towed. You are best off trying to find a spot along Well Street or Johnson Street. You may be able to find off-street spots elsewhere but be careful not to park on a block that requires a permit (you'll see signs).
There are not any new rules this year, but it is a good idea to give them a quick look over before the season starts. Click here to view the rules. To that end, I also need everyone to sign the roster, which also serves as a waiver that states that you know the rules and won't sue anyone if you get hurt.
This has to happen before the first game, so if you aren't there I will forge it for you. Everybody let me know your status for Wednesday when you get the chance. Also, if there is any position you want to play, let me know.
Go Blue!
--Coach Nate
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