Two times Slo-Pitch two's

July 29 vs Waterloo North
Since we gave up the same number of runs this week as last (22), and I can't think of another good theme, we'll do the "two" theme twice.
To start, Kathy and I are heading west for two weeks, starting tomorrow, so please let Calvin know your plans for the next two games. I left the scoresheet in equipment bag, so I have to go from memory on the game. We ended up with too many people to fit on the field at one time, which is a great problem to have. In addition to the seven who I knew were coming from last email, Alan and Lynn let me know they were coming, so I knew we had nine. Then Kendall (Mark's brother) came for supper from London, so stayed to play, and John Pries was able to come, too. Lynn's brother Dan P, Kathy Shantz, and Nathan (friend of Steven M and Kathy Shantz) all came, too. So we ended up with fourteen players! You are all welcome to come back to play for the next three weeks of the regular season. (For reference, when I make out the batting order, people who let me know they can play will be closer to the top.)
Anyway, the game was fun, and a beautiful night for ball. We were tied 1-1 after one and a half innings. If you take out the two mercy innings, we as many runs than Waterloo North! I think we ended up with about 5 or 6 this game. Walks and singles kept us going. With so many hitters, we each only got to or three at bats. (At a practice, we each can get twenty at-bats!) I think Dan had the biggest hit of the night, at two or three run triple.
Next week we play Wednesday (August 6) at 9 pm vs Westheights. Going by memory, I believe that Cam, Cal, Alan, Lynn, Dan P, Dave F, Mackenzie, hopefully Mark, and Nathan plan to play. If that is correct, we have nine. I know that Kathy and I are gone for the next two weeks. Please let Cal (email in the To: line here) know if you can play.
Money: I am still $35 short of collecting league fees. So, for those that have played two or more games, and haven't already paid, please give Cal or I $5 per game. Thanks.
Practice: I haven't heard from everyone, but I know that some people are looking forward to a practice. Unless you hear differently, lets mark Sunday, August 24 at 6 pm, at Sheppard School (Weber & Borden in Kitchener, near the Aud). Let me know if that needs to be changed.
Good luck the next two weeks.