June 1 Games At Harford

Before I get to the game play I wish to describe the setting:  Playing on Harford Community College's field has always been one of the hottest trips, playing on the hardest infield in the League if not the country.  Now for today's games....Blue started hot in game one by taking the lead for the first three innings but then Harford's bats came alive providing them with an 18 to 4 victory.  How do you beat a team when they score 18 runs?  You score 20 runs in the second game to garner a Blue win 20-18.  My batting kudos today go to Hank (3 hits) Ken (3 hits) and Fred with a couple but most importantly a crucial runs producing triple. Fielding kudos to Ron D & as always Jerry B....now if only we can convince our outfielders not to play so deep!  We have some of the sweetest swinging left handers in Fred, Guy, Dave, Jr., Ken and Murph as they look effortless and smooth in their swings (reminiscent of Oscar (O)-one of the best) who all had hits today. .Edits are required of my last posting as it was brought to may attention of some misinformation that I posted.
The first two Home Runs of the season are to be credited to Fred P. (Fred, please appreciate my remembrance of this as I sit here with my toe in ice water absorbing liquid pain killer).  Let's keep the bats alive and tighten up our "D".

Game and Season Recap Thus Far

Today was my inaugural game day, so I apologize for lack of postings.  To me, it was great to be back in the company of all teammates (gentlemen and friends)!  As I drove home from the games and pondered what I might script, I passed a farm  named "Quiet Solace".  Friends, Blue split with Greenbelt today bringing our record to 2 and 8.  Game one saw Blue's bats come alive to include our first homer of the season, compliments of the Reverend Jim P.  I did offer to retrieve the O2 tank but being the sturdy Navy guy he refused!  Game two was like Jeckall and Hyde, as we only needed to score 14 runs in the last inning, alas, loss #8.  My choice for player of the game goes to Jerry B. for his stellar outfield play!  Runner-up goes to Chance (Hank Z) for taking one for the team as he sped around first to take second base while absorbing a throw in the middle of his back (Ain't bad for a man in his 8th decade)!  My thanks to Dave K. for substituting his legs for mine when I was spent after legging it to 2B.
Now for "Quiet Solace":  Prior to the start, we had a team "pep talk" and the Rev. Jim's words echo in my memory (what's left of it); we are here to enjoy fellowship of all the men, we back each other, and have to remember we are playing Senior Softball. Ergo, QUIET SOLACE.
For the truth of the matter:  It is Gut Check Time for every Bluesman!  We must ask ourselves, one and all, what can we individually do to improve.  We are the oldest average age team in "A" division and thus some skills have deteriorated so we have to play smarter, i.e.  (In the immortal words first spoken by our former teammate Neal H., which were repeated today, know the game situation and what to do if the ball is hit to you).  I truly believe that we have the abilities to play better than .200!  Let's get it together!  Perhaps after reading my epistle I will not be so warmly welcomed at our ensuing games, but hey, I'm old, tired, retired and just want the best for BLUE!  Winning is fun!

Sad News

It is with a heavy heart that I post  the tragic news that Peggy Myers passed away last night.  As the wife of Carroll County Gray's manager, John, she was a dedicated fan, supporter, score book keeper and CC Gray's blog site reporter.  Her final post was on Monday and I'm certain that she was headed home to script and post Wednesday's game results when she was critically injured in an automobile accident. Prayers go out to the Myers family.

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The Glory Years

For all the new team members I wish to give you inspiration by displaying a photo of the true Glory Days.  2009 Divisional Championships were garnered by both Carroll County Blue and Carroll County Gray.  As we embark on the 2016 Season, let's have fun and bring another Championship back to Carroll County!

2016 Season Kicks Off

Monday February 1, 2016 is the first day of practice at Carroll Sports Indoor complex.  Looking forward to greeting our new players as well as rekindling all the many friendships of years gone by.  Please remember to bring your glove and $3.00.  For the new members I'll share a few photos to alert you what lies ahead.

                                                                Indoor Practice.

                                  Joint Team Picnic celebrating Blue & Gray as Division Champs

                                                     Junior, going deep for the team!

                                                Bowen being awarded the Hello Kitty Award!