Despite scoring only 13 runs in 14 innings, the newly uniformed Taproom swept 2 games from the The Zoo and Bishop's Collar to end the first half of the CCSL season well positioned for another playoff run.
The pitching and defense was the real story of the week, as SPTR held the Zoo and BC to only 1 run over a 2 day span. There were some great plays in the field, and unfortunately I can't remember any of them given that I'm writing this 5 days after the fact. I'm sure Al made a few nice plays at Short, John B and/or Swede likely pitched some great innings, and Pierre made some outstanding plays in Right. Way to go Pierre!
Thats a good segue into the next topic of business....This Blog and how it needs some new blood. As much as I'd like to spend 2 or 3 hours a week coming up with clever one liners, it's cutting into my Modern Dance practice time and I just can't have that! So I'm seeking volunteers to take over what might be the most sought after job in the blogosphere.
The minimum qualifications for the role are:
A fifth grade education
A rudimentary knowledge of the English Alphabet and basic sentence structure
A loose understanding of what 'Libel' means.
There will be a sign up sheet at the next game for all those who are interested.
If more more than 1 person is interested, the job will be awarded to the winner of an intense 8 week Blogging Reality TV showdown that will be aired Thursdays on CBS between CSI Miami and CSI Las Vegas. The show will be marketed as a cross between Celebrity Apprentice, American Idol, Top Chef, and The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Off this week and back at it the week of June 6th. Happy Memorial Day!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Extra Inning Win for the Taproom
Recap:
In a game that was short on offense and filled with defensive gems, the Taproom rode an 8th inning rally to win a hard fought matchup with the P&P.
P&P jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead after the first inning, and the Taproom countered in the bottom half of the inning with 4 runs, 3 of which came from 2 out RBI singles from John Benson and Robin. The next 6 innings featured a prolonged slump from both teams. The Taproom collected only 7 hits over the next 24 at bats, a respectable .291 batting average when facing 95 MPH fastballs, but a bit weak when facing 10 MPH Eephus pitches. P&P didn't fair much better, as the tempo of the game picked up dramatically with only a handful of runs scored between innings 2-7. After 7, the score was tied at 7-7.
P&P got their leadoff hitter on base in the top of the 8th, but a timely double play quickly erased the rally, and the Taproom entered the bottom of the 8th with a chance to win the game.
Brian W started off the inning with a base hit, and then advanced to 2nd on a Sac fly from Elmer. John Benson came through with another clutch base hit, and Brian easily scored from second. Ball Game.
Player of the Game:
Very easy decision. Clearly John Benson was the difference maker in this game. 3 Hits, 3 RBI's, including the game winner, pitched a complete game, and fielded his position very well.
Play of the Game:
There was some defensive gems from both teams, but Al's unassisted double play against P&P's speedy left fielder was possibly the most improbable play in CCSL history. That guy was the fastest guy on the field last night, and I would bet that was the first and only double play he will hit into in his entire softball career.
Quote of the Game # 1:
"When did the Taproom acquire Wilson Valdez?"
- Spectator, commenting on the Taproom's prolong hitting slump.
Quote of the Game # 2
"Safe"
- P&P 1st Base Coach / Umpire, on a close play at first base pumped his fist to clearly indicate "Out", but said "Safe" instead. Oh well, there was a 50 % chance he was right.
Hard Ass Play of the Game
Newcomer Jo on first base, Al at the plate. Al hits a hard ground ball to first base, and it catches Jo in the leg on her way to 2nd. It looked like a pretty painful bodyshot, but Jo shook it off immediately, focusing only on the out that was created as a result of the ball hitting her leg. Gotta love that toughness. I probably would have dramatically fallen to the ground screaming in agony. By the way, my favorite thing about Jo, is that "Jo" is not her name. Apparently, people mistakenly started calling her Jo on her former team, and the name just stuck. "Jo" is apparently not one to complain.
New Uniform Update:
Apparently, they are coming soon. I have high expectations for my $8 investment. I noticed last night that only 3 Tappies were wearing the official SPTR mesh uniform. Everyone else was wearing various colored t-shirts (even Coach Al). We basically look like 12 strangers who happen to stumble across a pickup softball game. Let's get with it people....the least we can do is settle on one color. Or just go topless.
The Hypocrisy of Marcus Hayes
You may recall, I used to drive a 2000 Toyota Camry. It was an unusual shade of blue, and it had a canvas rooftop. It was not a cool car or age appropriate by any stretch of the imagination. I won't get into the details of how I came about owning this car, but it served me very well for four years. It was a versatile city car that spent most of the time parked on the street, and was driven only a few thousand miles a year. Mostly to softball games. When we played P&P LAST YEAR, Marcus Hayes (who I do not know and have never spoken with), noticed me getting into my car and started making fun of it, especially the canvas rooftop. He was hooting and hollering and carrying on about how ridiculous a car it was. At the time, I was thinking about getting a new car anyway, but that schoolyard taunting pushed me over the edge. A few months later, I traded in the Ragtop Camry for a Used Hyundai Santa Fe. Flash-forward to last night. After the game, I walk to my car to head home, and I happen to see Marcus Hayes getting into his car. Guess what kind of car he was driving. A Lime Green Toyota Camry. For full clarity, it did appear to be a hybrid, so I assume it is a fairly new car and a lot nicer than my old car. BUT....I don't think anyone who drives a lime green Toyota Camry has the right to criticize the appearance of another person's Toyota Camry....regardless of how ridiculous said Camry may have looked.
So in conclusion, Marcus Hayes owes me $15,000.
In a game that was short on offense and filled with defensive gems, the Taproom rode an 8th inning rally to win a hard fought matchup with the P&P.
P&P jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead after the first inning, and the Taproom countered in the bottom half of the inning with 4 runs, 3 of which came from 2 out RBI singles from John Benson and Robin. The next 6 innings featured a prolonged slump from both teams. The Taproom collected only 7 hits over the next 24 at bats, a respectable .291 batting average when facing 95 MPH fastballs, but a bit weak when facing 10 MPH Eephus pitches. P&P didn't fair much better, as the tempo of the game picked up dramatically with only a handful of runs scored between innings 2-7. After 7, the score was tied at 7-7.
P&P got their leadoff hitter on base in the top of the 8th, but a timely double play quickly erased the rally, and the Taproom entered the bottom of the 8th with a chance to win the game.
Brian W started off the inning with a base hit, and then advanced to 2nd on a Sac fly from Elmer. John Benson came through with another clutch base hit, and Brian easily scored from second. Ball Game.
Player of the Game:
Very easy decision. Clearly John Benson was the difference maker in this game. 3 Hits, 3 RBI's, including the game winner, pitched a complete game, and fielded his position very well.
Play of the Game:
There was some defensive gems from both teams, but Al's unassisted double play against P&P's speedy left fielder was possibly the most improbable play in CCSL history. That guy was the fastest guy on the field last night, and I would bet that was the first and only double play he will hit into in his entire softball career.
Quote of the Game # 1:
"When did the Taproom acquire Wilson Valdez?"
- Spectator, commenting on the Taproom's prolong hitting slump.
Quote of the Game # 2
"Safe"
- P&P 1st Base Coach / Umpire, on a close play at first base pumped his fist to clearly indicate "Out", but said "Safe" instead. Oh well, there was a 50 % chance he was right.
Hard Ass Play of the Game
Newcomer Jo on first base, Al at the plate. Al hits a hard ground ball to first base, and it catches Jo in the leg on her way to 2nd. It looked like a pretty painful bodyshot, but Jo shook it off immediately, focusing only on the out that was created as a result of the ball hitting her leg. Gotta love that toughness. I probably would have dramatically fallen to the ground screaming in agony. By the way, my favorite thing about Jo, is that "Jo" is not her name. Apparently, people mistakenly started calling her Jo on her former team, and the name just stuck. "Jo" is apparently not one to complain.
New Uniform Update:
Apparently, they are coming soon. I have high expectations for my $8 investment. I noticed last night that only 3 Tappies were wearing the official SPTR mesh uniform. Everyone else was wearing various colored t-shirts (even Coach Al). We basically look like 12 strangers who happen to stumble across a pickup softball game. Let's get with it people....the least we can do is settle on one color. Or just go topless.
The Hypocrisy of Marcus Hayes
You may recall, I used to drive a 2000 Toyota Camry. It was an unusual shade of blue, and it had a canvas rooftop. It was not a cool car or age appropriate by any stretch of the imagination. I won't get into the details of how I came about owning this car, but it served me very well for four years. It was a versatile city car that spent most of the time parked on the street, and was driven only a few thousand miles a year. Mostly to softball games. When we played P&P LAST YEAR, Marcus Hayes (who I do not know and have never spoken with), noticed me getting into my car and started making fun of it, especially the canvas rooftop. He was hooting and hollering and carrying on about how ridiculous a car it was. At the time, I was thinking about getting a new car anyway, but that schoolyard taunting pushed me over the edge. A few months later, I traded in the Ragtop Camry for a Used Hyundai Santa Fe. Flash-forward to last night. After the game, I walk to my car to head home, and I happen to see Marcus Hayes getting into his car. Guess what kind of car he was driving. A Lime Green Toyota Camry. For full clarity, it did appear to be a hybrid, so I assume it is a fairly new car and a lot nicer than my old car. BUT....I don't think anyone who drives a lime green Toyota Camry has the right to criticize the appearance of another person's Toyota Camry....regardless of how ridiculous said Camry may have looked.
So in conclusion, Marcus Hayes owes me $15,000.
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