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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Blue 19 Catonsville 11
Welcome back EVERS!!!! My quad is so happy you are back and with a perfect day at the plate!
Let's all keep an eye out for the Carroll County Times article as their staff writer and photo-journalist must have had a field day with us. But, be antsy as they were interviewing Tom after the game.
And how appropriate was it to welcome Tim Schaeffer today as our newest member and witnessing the inevitable rookie bite....how's the calf pull Tim?
T'is time for rookie Bobby D to come off the disabled list. Our other rookie, Jerry B., attempted to stay out of this limelight by drawing a walk rather than hitting a single, but to no avail, a walk, double, triple and homer still count as going for the cycle in my estimation! Both Al & John's bats were back in the groove. While coaching third I overheard Catonsville comment that they didn't want to run on Pete's arm. To Dave, a
hearty thank you for not running through my stop sign at third as I would be at Carroll Hospital Center if I had to tackle you when under your full head of steam! To Jr., thanks for taking up for me with Mr. Henri and way to steal home!!!! To R'Nealius, my feint was designed to disguise and fool the baserunners, not our outfielders (guess we gotta talk strategy more often-how 'bout O'Lordan's, 6p.m. tonite over some clear beverages with a lime slice?). Michael and Hank were superb at first, with Chance extending his hitting streak. To 00, Chance, Evers and I have accepted you into our fantasy club as "Orval Overall"(look it up boys-1910 Cubs). And for Jim-once you have fully educated our team statistican (probably requires some late-night oil burning sessions), the moniker Harry Steinfeldt awaits you. As an aside, when I mentioned to my sports writer brother-in-law that in 1910 Tinker became the first player to steal home twice in a game his reply was, "todays Tinker couldn't steal home if the catcher dug up home plate and handed it to him"....I'm really feeling like Rodney Dangerfield. So what's next? We've been filmed by the County, interviewed and photo shot by the papers....can a spot on the Jon Stewart show be far off? Happy Independence Day to all and come ready for Wednesday's games!
Let's all keep an eye out for the Carroll County Times article as their staff writer and photo-journalist must have had a field day with us. But, be antsy as they were interviewing Tom after the game.
And how appropriate was it to welcome Tim Schaeffer today as our newest member and witnessing the inevitable rookie bite....how's the calf pull Tim?
T'is time for rookie Bobby D to come off the disabled list. Our other rookie, Jerry B., attempted to stay out of this limelight by drawing a walk rather than hitting a single, but to no avail, a walk, double, triple and homer still count as going for the cycle in my estimation! Both Al & John's bats were back in the groove. While coaching third I overheard Catonsville comment that they didn't want to run on Pete's arm. To Dave, a
hearty thank you for not running through my stop sign at third as I would be at Carroll Hospital Center if I had to tackle you when under your full head of steam! To Jr., thanks for taking up for me with Mr. Henri and way to steal home!!!! To R'Nealius, my feint was designed to disguise and fool the baserunners, not our outfielders (guess we gotta talk strategy more often-how 'bout O'Lordan's, 6p.m. tonite over some clear beverages with a lime slice?). Michael and Hank were superb at first, with Chance extending his hitting streak. To 00, Chance, Evers and I have accepted you into our fantasy club as "Orval Overall"(look it up boys-1910 Cubs). And for Jim-once you have fully educated our team statistican (probably requires some late-night oil burning sessions), the moniker Harry Steinfeldt awaits you. As an aside, when I mentioned to my sports writer brother-in-law that in 1910 Tinker became the first player to steal home twice in a game his reply was, "todays Tinker couldn't steal home if the catcher dug up home plate and handed it to him"....I'm really feeling like Rodney Dangerfield. So what's next? We've been filmed by the County, interviewed and photo shot by the papers....can a spot on the Jon Stewart show be far off? Happy Independence Day to all and come ready for Wednesday's games!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Disambiguation of Kissing Your Sister
Our taste for sweet and sour sauce produced results similiar to kissing your own sister. I love my sister very much but would prefer kissing the likes of a Marilyn Monroe as the ultimate. Now to the disambiguation:
Game one saw Blue take the field with only two reserves facing the full complement of league leading Howard Red. Red jumped out to a short lived 2-0 lead while running their yammers a wee bit. Backed by stellar defense, Oscar gets credited with the 13-9 win. Game two took on a new look from the outset as TH took to the mound causing a shift left among the infield. Blue spotted Red a five run lead which eventually grew to a ten run deficit. In the bottom of the final frame Blue battled back but came up five runs short. Round tripper kudos go to Dave Kenney, Jerry and O. In all, we beat the Big Red Machine but gained no ground on first place (anti-climactical end to the day). Let's take care of business on Wednesday and worry about Howard Red later as we have four more opportunities.
A salute to Gray for their split with Harford today. Apparently Gray took the same route as Blue by dispatching Harford in the last inning of game one but had the tables turned in game two with Harford overtaking them in the bottom of the sixth.
Game one saw Blue take the field with only two reserves facing the full complement of league leading Howard Red. Red jumped out to a short lived 2-0 lead while running their yammers a wee bit. Backed by stellar defense, Oscar gets credited with the 13-9 win. Game two took on a new look from the outset as TH took to the mound causing a shift left among the infield. Blue spotted Red a five run lead which eventually grew to a ten run deficit. In the bottom of the final frame Blue battled back but came up five runs short. Round tripper kudos go to Dave Kenney, Jerry and O. In all, we beat the Big Red Machine but gained no ground on first place (anti-climactical end to the day). Let's take care of business on Wednesday and worry about Howard Red later as we have four more opportunities.
A salute to Gray for their split with Harford today. Apparently Gray took the same route as Blue by dispatching Harford in the last inning of game one but had the tables turned in game two with Harford overtaking them in the bottom of the sixth.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Parkville Claims Moral Victory
Don't panic, loyal followers, over the headline....Parkville claimed a victory in so much as they held Blue to ten runs in game two. Game one saw Blue's leadoff man, Al, rope one for a triple which started the hit parade.
Five run first innings are always a good sign! Blue leading 15-1 in the sixth inning opted to allow Parkville to have six outs, relinquishing our last inning at-bats. End Result Blue 15 and Parkville 5.
Game two: A bedraggled Oscar took to the mound for his second game trusting as always in his defense behind him. Now, Oscar is affectionately known as "O" and adorns the 00 jersey but I think he is deserving of another nickname; DD (Durable and Dependable) as his perserverence resulted in fighting through (despite his shakes) to garner his second win of the day.
I challenge anybody to propose any team in the league who has better corner outfielders than Blue...boy, can Neal and Jerry hawk! As for the defense, Blue turned several DP's to include a 7-5. Jim switching 3B with yours truly for SS saw Jim diving and wallowing and yet somehow righting his gyroscope to peg the runner out at third. And as for ole #6.9 with
his stellar play, if you can leap for liners and make short hop catches and turn double plays don't be running to seek Neal's counsel because my throw to you left ball seam marks on your knee (your PI claim won't fly with our barrister as I put him on retainer the moment I heard you were joining our team).
Well fellas, it was fun but I have been called up to Pittsburgh to play with the Pirates tomorow. Will let ya'll know how that turns out. (P.S. to
Thoma Henri, when I queried the Pittsburgh people why me, they just said of all the Blue players ole 6.9 was the penultimate)!
P.S.S. Food for Thought: How about Parkville's 84 1/2 year old first baseman, George, showing leather and footwork that impressed Hank?
BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL: Howard visits us this coming week and I wish to remind you of their comment last year, "the only good thing to ever come out of Carroll County was a bus". Ponder that 'til we play again!
Five run first innings are always a good sign! Blue leading 15-1 in the sixth inning opted to allow Parkville to have six outs, relinquishing our last inning at-bats. End Result Blue 15 and Parkville 5.
Game two: A bedraggled Oscar took to the mound for his second game trusting as always in his defense behind him. Now, Oscar is affectionately known as "O" and adorns the 00 jersey but I think he is deserving of another nickname; DD (Durable and Dependable) as his perserverence resulted in fighting through (despite his shakes) to garner his second win of the day.
I challenge anybody to propose any team in the league who has better corner outfielders than Blue...boy, can Neal and Jerry hawk! As for the defense, Blue turned several DP's to include a 7-5. Jim switching 3B with yours truly for SS saw Jim diving and wallowing and yet somehow righting his gyroscope to peg the runner out at third. And as for ole #6.9 with
his stellar play, if you can leap for liners and make short hop catches and turn double plays don't be running to seek Neal's counsel because my throw to you left ball seam marks on your knee (your PI claim won't fly with our barrister as I put him on retainer the moment I heard you were joining our team).
Well fellas, it was fun but I have been called up to Pittsburgh to play with the Pirates tomorow. Will let ya'll know how that turns out. (P.S. to
Thoma Henri, when I queried the Pittsburgh people why me, they just said of all the Blue players ole 6.9 was the penultimate)!
P.S.S. Food for Thought: How about Parkville's 84 1/2 year old first baseman, George, showing leather and footwork that impressed Hank?
BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL: Howard visits us this coming week and I wish to remind you of their comment last year, "the only good thing to ever come out of Carroll County was a bus". Ponder that 'til we play again!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Ode to Larry
To the man who always rekindled my interests, whether it be tennis, volleyball, basketball or softball:
Say it ain't so, as I regret to see you go!
I speak for myself but know others share my sentiments when I state:
I'll miss your cat-like reflexes on the mound,
Your pearly white grin and joviality,
Your strategic knowledge of the game,
Your lovely wife cheering us on,
The trivia question of the day,
Your luxury motor coach for which we enjoyed quality bonding road trips,
but, PARAMOUNT to the above,
Your friendship and the assurance you always provided.
HAPPY TRAILS dear friend.
Say it ain't so, as I regret to see you go!
I speak for myself but know others share my sentiments when I state:
I'll miss your cat-like reflexes on the mound,
Your pearly white grin and joviality,
Your strategic knowledge of the game,
Your lovely wife cheering us on,
The trivia question of the day,
Your luxury motor coach for which we enjoyed quality bonding road trips,
but, PARAMOUNT to the above,
Your friendship and the assurance you always provided.
HAPPY TRAILS dear friend.
Hill #255
The early troops who gathered in Westminster in preparation for the convoy to their mission in Bel Air were unaware of their decimated platoon. The last Blue finally arrived to abruptly announce his retirement ending his stellar ball career spanning six decades. Three Blues on the DL, one vacationing and one newly retired had depleted the Blue to a field squad of eleven.
Game one began with a somewhat despondent squad of Blue. Bel Air jumped out to an early lead which they would not relinquish, defeating Blue 10-4. As the temperature soared toward the century mark, Blue's valiant squad returned to the field for game two. Inning after inning Bel Air ran replacements at the Carroll County Eleven, yet they stood their ground. Having the final at bats of the game, Blue found themselves trailing by 3 runs. As the top of the order took to the plate hit after hit ensued resulting in a 14-13 victory for Blue. While standing in the dirt infield my thoughts wandered to Hill #255. Much like the 180th Infantry, the squad of Blue took and held their ground against a much larger force.
Esprit de Corps!
Game one began with a somewhat despondent squad of Blue. Bel Air jumped out to an early lead which they would not relinquish, defeating Blue 10-4. As the temperature soared toward the century mark, Blue's valiant squad returned to the field for game two. Inning after inning Bel Air ran replacements at the Carroll County Eleven, yet they stood their ground. Having the final at bats of the game, Blue found themselves trailing by 3 runs. As the top of the order took to the plate hit after hit ensued resulting in a 14-13 victory for Blue. While standing in the dirt infield my thoughts wandered to Hill #255. Much like the 180th Infantry, the squad of Blue took and held their ground against a much larger force.
Esprit de Corps!
Monday, June 6, 2011
9 Game Winning Streak Snapped
Ponder these nuances....1. The solitudinarian's sequestering in his Ravens chair, 2. Carroll County Video crew appears to film and preening begins, 3. Blue bats start slow (second hit not until the third inning), 4. End result, we lost to Glenelg 11-6. We seem to fare quite well when jumping to early leads but the MoJo was slow in coming this morning. Disappointed but with sustentation, Blue rebounded to peremptory dispose Glenelg 12-6 in game two.
ITEMS OF NOTE: Dave's new shiney shoes, Ump Miller providing a wide berth for John to collar a pop foul, Neal's intentional walk, seeing Evers to my left (if only for five innings), Larry's noggin knockin' reflexes, AND, Oscar's performance pitching, fielding and hitting.
WEDNESDAY "ROAD TRIP", more quality bonding time!
ITEMS OF NOTE: Dave's new shiney shoes, Ump Miller providing a wide berth for John to collar a pop foul, Neal's intentional walk, seeing Evers to my left (if only for five innings), Larry's noggin knockin' reflexes, AND, Oscar's performance pitching, fielding and hitting.
WEDNESDAY "ROAD TRIP", more quality bonding time!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Baby, It Was Hot Outside
Blues sojourn at Harford today proved profitable. In 95 degrees, we survived the tropical ordeal with profuse infusion of electrolytes. Game one saw Blue stave off Harford 12-10. Game two was a close contest until Iron Mike came to the plate with two out and two on. Mike provided a timely opposite field hit to spark our rally in distancing ourselves. End result was Blue 12 Harford 6. Given the dead balls and heavy air, Blue relied on many timely strings of singles and doubles to capture the victories. One other item of note was John's pursuit of a pop foul while being lead to the ball by the umpire (John-next time just jump on his back).
Harford displayed respect for our outfield arms as they refrained from attempting to take the extra base. They, as well, were both impressed and discouraged by our five double plays (23.8095% of today's outs). Our long return trip in Larry's carriage allowed me to ponder the comraderie we share, especially the docile nature of one cabin mate. Now, let's get up to spread our lead over Glenelg on Monday.
Harford displayed respect for our outfield arms as they refrained from attempting to take the extra base. They, as well, were both impressed and discouraged by our five double plays (23.8095% of today's outs). Our long return trip in Larry's carriage allowed me to ponder the comraderie we share, especially the docile nature of one cabin mate. Now, let's get up to spread our lead over Glenelg on Monday.
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