Game vs. Thunder 5/17/2008 (L 11-1)

With the exception of the last inning where we kind of shot ourselves in the foot, we hung right in there with great pitching and excellent defense.  Nothing to be ashamed of here...the last inning was just "one of those" things that happens sometimes.

Kudos to:

• Amelia, game ball, for several great catches in right field.
• Brianna, game ball, for a big triple that set up our only run.
• Caroline, pitched six fantastic innings.

This game was not nearly as bad as the score indicated.  Keep your heads up, ladies!

Mr. B. and Mr. T.

Game vs. Force 5/14/2008 (W 11-6)

Unfortunately, I (Mr. T.) was not able to be at this game, so these notes are based on what I was told and what I could see in the scorebook.

From all reports, the team played very well in this game; hitting and field were especially good.

Kudos to:

• Nicole C., game ball, a hit in her very first at bat of the season, after a long layoff due to injury.
• Nicole B., had three hits and scored two runs.
• Elizabeth, had two hits and two runs batted in.
• Caroline, had three hits, scored two runs, and had two runs batted in.
• Amelia, had two hits and two runs batted in.

Also, one spirit point goes to Elizabeth!

Great job, ladies!

Mr. B. and Mr. T.

Game vs. Force 5/4/2008 (W 11-1)

This game was a coaches' dream; the players knew what to do and executed perfectly.  All the coach had to do was trot out to coach at third base when we were at bat!  Believe me, those kinds of games are welcome from time-to-time.

This was an outstanding effort on the teams part.  On offense, we scored early and often, and put the game away when we had the chance.  On defense, very solid, no mistakes and some great plays.  Our pitching was lights out: our opponent only had one hit and that was in the last inning.  On the other hand we socked 14 hits!

Kudos to:

• Nicole B., game ball, four hits including two doubles.
• Bethany, a hit and a run batted in and a great catch in left field.
• Amelia, a truly awesome catch of a sinking line drive in right field.
• Elizabeth, two hits, four runs batted in; at catcher she continues to shut down the opponent's running game.
• Katie, three hits, three runs scored, and two runs batted in.
• The Team, for their effort.

Outstanding game, ladies.  Keep up the good work.

Mr. T.

Game vs. Thunder 5/1/2008 (W 12-4)

The team played very well in this game!  After a slow start, the bats got REALLY hot and we exploded for 12 runs.  Everything was working in this game:  pitching, fielding, and hitting.

Kudos to:

• Brianna, game ball, had a line drive hit that got the team going and had two runs batted in.
• Elizabeth, had two monster double and had four runs batted in.  She also threw out runners trying to steal.
• Tessa, did a great job in the leadoff position, scoring three runs.
• Kelsey, pitched four scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and striking out eight.
• Maggie, although a bit rusty after not pitching for awhile, pitched three innings and allowed no hits.

Mr. B announced before the game points awarded each game for girls showing extraordinary team spirit.  It has been decided to call them spirit points.  One spirit point each for this game goes to Katie and Nicole C.

Great game, ladies!

Mr. B. and Mr. T.