Tuesday, September 15 vs Stirling Ave
Our season ended last Tuesday evening with a game against Stirling Avenue. Unlike both games against them in the regular season, there was no rain at all.
We had what might have been our smallest team of the year, playing with nine men. Even that was one more than what Stirling managed to get out. With relief pitcher Dave Frey unable to make it, Cal Jutzi pitched a whole game. Unlike Roy Halladay that night, Cal managed to get a three-up, three-down inning once. By holding Stirling scoreless in the first, and scoring two in the bottom of the inning, we started with lead. Despite scoring nine runs in total, our lead disappeared, leading to a 21-9 loss. Our defence, while of course not perfect, seemed tighter for the last game, which was satisfying.
Speaking of satisfaction, I am looking forward to our end-of-season party this Sunday, September 27. Cam and Jean Ann Jutzi have agreed to host us. Please reply to me by Thursday if you can come or not, and if you are bringing family members.
Awards: Last year we had our inaugaral awards ceremony, which I think was fun. To recap - please nominate fellow players and fans for an award you think they should receive. You make the category and nominate someone for it. Please let me know your ideas this week. (You can also tell me if that was a one-year-only idea.)
See you Sunday!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Home runs at Slo-Pitch
Wednesday, September 9
Tonight was a "travel night", so we had three team times - game one in Bloomingdale, game two in Breslau, and pit stop at Tim Horton's in between.
Game one against Rockway (MB- they have a bunch of extra players from Waterloo MB church) was a bit rough. We had some nice hits, including a some good line drives from Peter Jutzi for extra bases. With 13 players in the order, only the first three batters got up for a third at-bat, and we only pushed two players across the plate. It was a bit rough for Peter J in the outfield, too, stretching his hip in the last inning.
We lost two players for the second game against Glencairn, even though Peter's hip recovered enough to play. Steven Metzger had two triples, if I remember correctly, and we all remember that Mark DH had two over-the-fence home runs. Our fielding could use some work, starting with myself.
Last Game: Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 pm at Bloomingdale, home vs Stirling Ave. I know that Dave F and Mark DH cannot come, others please let me know if you will be there. It sounds like Peter's friend Josh will be able to come.
Wrap-up Party: Sunday, September 27, evening meal. We'll work on plans, but some sort of potluck an/or BBQ could be fun. This is for families and fans (and potential fans and players, too). Location, exact time, and format to be decided. Input welcome. Let me know if that date doesn't work for you.
Tonight was a "travel night", so we had three team times - game one in Bloomingdale, game two in Breslau, and pit stop at Tim Horton's in between.
Game one against Rockway (MB- they have a bunch of extra players from Waterloo MB church) was a bit rough. We had some nice hits, including a some good line drives from Peter Jutzi for extra bases. With 13 players in the order, only the first three batters got up for a third at-bat, and we only pushed two players across the plate. It was a bit rough for Peter J in the outfield, too, stretching his hip in the last inning.
We lost two players for the second game against Glencairn, even though Peter's hip recovered enough to play. Steven Metzger had two triples, if I remember correctly, and we all remember that Mark DH had two over-the-fence home runs. Our fielding could use some work, starting with myself.
Last Game: Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 pm at Bloomingdale, home vs Stirling Ave. I know that Dave F and Mark DH cannot come, others please let me know if you will be there. It sounds like Peter's friend Josh will be able to come.
Wrap-up Party: Sunday, September 27, evening meal. We'll work on plans, but some sort of potluck an/or BBQ could be fun. This is for families and fans (and potential fans and players, too). Location, exact time, and format to be decided. Input welcome. Let me know if that date doesn't work for you.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Double Slo-Pitch
Monday, August 31
Monday (yes, Monday) saw us play a double-header to begin the Slo-Ptich play-offs. It was beautiful if somewhat cool night, with some dew appearing on the grass as the night wore on. Eleven players came out, allowing one person to sit each inning, and I got to play most of the positions subbing for people.
We hit an impressive number of doubles on Monday. Peter Jutzi had a bases-clearing double in the first game, and I had three doubles myself. (We aren't picky on the difference between a double and reaching on an error or advancing on a throw.) I believe Mark DH and Sal also recorded two-base hits on the night. It is amazing what a difference a double makes compared to a single for scoring runners, and staying out of force plays or double plays.
We had many solid plays defensively, but, even though I like to be optimistic and cheerful in these reports, our fielding got really ugly by the end the second game. After gettting the first two batters in the bottom of the last inning, many of us had the chance to make the final out. Ultimately, we didn't, and what was supposed to be an open inning was eventually called to end. Clearly our fielding will need some practice before next season. While winning is not necessarily the main goal, it really is much more fun to play when we are competitive with the other team.
Next Games:
Wrap-Up: Let's think about an end-of-season party. Bring your datebooks to the game on Sept 9, and we can do some scheduling by email, too. We'll try for a date in the last half of September, if possible.
Monday (yes, Monday) saw us play a double-header to begin the Slo-Ptich play-offs. It was beautiful if somewhat cool night, with some dew appearing on the grass as the night wore on. Eleven players came out, allowing one person to sit each inning, and I got to play most of the positions subbing for people.
We hit an impressive number of doubles on Monday. Peter Jutzi had a bases-clearing double in the first game, and I had three doubles myself. (We aren't picky on the difference between a double and reaching on an error or advancing on a throw.) I believe Mark DH and Sal also recorded two-base hits on the night. It is amazing what a difference a double makes compared to a single for scoring runners, and staying out of force plays or double plays.
We had many solid plays defensively, but, even though I like to be optimistic and cheerful in these reports, our fielding got really ugly by the end the second game. After gettting the first two batters in the bottom of the last inning, many of us had the chance to make the final out. Ultimately, we didn't, and what was supposed to be an open inning was eventually called to end. Clearly our fielding will need some practice before next season. While winning is not necessarily the main goal, it really is much more fun to play when we are competitive with the other team.
Next Games:
Wednesday, Sept 9: 6:30 pm in Bloomingdale (visitors vs Rockway), then 9:30 pm in Breslau (home vs Glencairn).
Tuesday, Sept 15, 6:30 pm in Bloomingdale (home vs Stirling).
Tuesday, Sept 22 at 9 pm is the B-side final, if we make it.
Wrap-Up: Let's think about an end-of-season party. Bring your datebooks to the game on Sept 9, and we can do some scheduling by email, too. We'll try for a date in the last half of September, if possible.
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