Upcoming Event

There were no games scheduled this week to allow for aching muscles to rest.  Anticipation is building for the game on Monday June 1st when Carroll Blue and Gray meet.  The day should be filled with friendly rivalry and will conclude with the annual Teams' Dinner to be held at Maggie's Restaurant.  The word is not on the street yet but there will be a few surprises in store for Monday's activities. TWBBIU&HGUNWBR. (Ponder that cryptic cipher).  Hope to have a great crowd turnout.

5 and 9

My field reporter states that Blue dropped two to Harford Wednesday, 19-14 and 17-5.  The only mention was that Dave K hit the daylights out of the ball.  There is one week to rest until Blue meets Gray on Monday June 1 which is also the date of our annual teams' dinner with spouses and/or significant others at Maggie's.  Special night with alumni and speaker in attendance.

Howard Red Game

Given the scores of Howard Red 10-0 and Howard Red 8-3 today, I have counseled with
Harry & Neal and we may have to suit up!  Hit 'em where they ain't boys!  Better luck on Wednesday as you travel to Harford.  To my fellow BHO2 friend, don't let 'em get through your legs as it's not a direct snap student body right run play!!!!!!!

Shocking News

Having relied on the Baltimore Beltway Senior Softball League website today, I saw where Blue lost two games to the "B" Division Shockers (1-5) 18-8 and 20-8.  I was remiss in not verifying the results and panicked by sending a message to a couple of my retired teammates enlisting them to join me in returning to Blue to help them save face.  The true result was that Blue took both games from the Shockers bringing their record back to .500.  Way to go BLUE!

Bowie Silver Home Date

On a clear sunny and warm day Silver trekked to Carroll County. with a perfect 6-0 record. Game one saw Mike S. take the mound to garner the win.  For game two, Blue pitched Jim J. and if not for two innings of infield errors he perhaps would have notched his first win.  After hammering Silver in the first game with 20 runs Blue scored only 12 in the second game.  Freddie P. lead all Blue in RBI's, rookie Larry M. led the team with 3 walks and ole 6.95 Tommy H. led the team in devouring three sandwiches (Phyllis:
I like Braunschweiger as well but with a slice of cheese and mayo)!  Silver's shortstop,  Maris hit a prodigious shot to deep center being only the third player to hit one over the fence, albeit aided by a 35 mph wind gust.  Being the investigative reporter, I did verify by phone that Any Zitney of Red hit one and Chuck Creswell of Harford hit two in one 2009 game. I did find it difficult to be the spectator today, especially when my former dear friend, Chance told me to get off the bench if I wasn't in uniform (there went your fresh veggie garden delights this season Hank). Guess I should attend the next game in uniform.  The team spirit seemed a tad bit lighter today and once the rookies blend with the aged vets I think Blue will gel and make a run for the roses. As always, Yasuko had an error free day in keeping the books (how is it Hank that she can be on the bench not in uniform??????????).