We were this close to winning our first game of the season last night (note to reader: I am holding my index finger and my thumb about half an inch apart). We had that team and we let it slip away. Losses like that hurt much worse than your run of the mill ass whooping (see week one score at right). As a result, we dropped to 0-3 on the season as we approach the half-way point.
Overall, I would say it was an improvement compared to weeks past and our offense is showing some serious signs of life as we managed to put a ten spot on the board. Our defense still needs some work, but will improve as folks start to get used to their new positions. I am thinking that perhaps Coach Nick and I should maybe set up a practice in the coming weeks.
Some things to take away from last night's game:
We now have a lefty in the lineup who can hit home runs and I am not talking about Ed. :)
Ed's bat did come alive though, he just didn't make it all the way around the bases (came pretty close).
Perhaps KC was right by saying he shouldn't drink before the games because his bat was on fire last night.
Chris and John did a nice job at shortstop.
Coach Nick was like Mike Timlin in middle relief.
Sonya made some nice plays in the Rover spot, including a great snag of a line drive.
Tiffani finally settled in at second and once that happened, she seemed to stop everything that came her way.
Jessica made a nice attempt on a hard throw from Luke, catching the ball on one hop and then diving to try and put a tag on the runner.
However, my favorite moment of the night would have to be Chris somehow catching a ball at second that Megan literally threw straight up in the air from about a foot away and making the out.
Good effort last night. I am sure most of you are getting tired of this losing thing so let's get a win this coming week. We can beat the Bureau. Shit, I think we can beat anybody in the league. We just need to settle down and make the easy plays and the next thing you know, we are finishing 5-0.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Hippified!
Man, if we could only take back that first inning it would have been a great game.
The Suck Dragons dropped to 0-2 last night losing a close one to the reigning league champions. I believe the final was 11-6. We looked much better than we did the week before and are starting to gel as a team.
Some highlights from the game:
- Amber playing an amazing first base as usual and saving our collective asses several times in the field, thus winning the "game ball."
- Chris B. throwing one of the slower hippies out at first from right field.
- Chris N. making some nice catches in the outfield in relief duty.
- Coach Nick making a great catch on the move. I didn't know he could move that fast.
- Yours truly going yard for the third time in as many games.
- The fact that we managed to score two runs in the first inning when no one hit it out of the infield.
- Tiff Mendes crushing a ball to left that was eventually caught. (Where did that come from?)
- Jessica throwing lasers back to me while playing catcher. A first on this team, or any team I have played on for that matter.
- Coach Nick for juggling all of our players last night. Who would of thought we would have everyone show up to the first two games?
Anyway, a lot of highlights and there were several more that I have not mentioned, but know that they have not gone unnoticed by yours truly.
The Hippies plan on practicing Saturday morning in the Park for anyone who's interested. Game balls will return next week! Promise.
The Suck Dragons dropped to 0-2 last night losing a close one to the reigning league champions. I believe the final was 11-6. We looked much better than we did the week before and are starting to gel as a team.
Some highlights from the game:
- Amber playing an amazing first base as usual and saving our collective asses several times in the field, thus winning the "game ball."
- Chris B. throwing one of the slower hippies out at first from right field.
- Chris N. making some nice catches in the outfield in relief duty.
- Coach Nick making a great catch on the move. I didn't know he could move that fast.
- Yours truly going yard for the third time in as many games.
- The fact that we managed to score two runs in the first inning when no one hit it out of the infield.
- Tiff Mendes crushing a ball to left that was eventually caught. (Where did that come from?)
- Jessica throwing lasers back to me while playing catcher. A first on this team, or any team I have played on for that matter.
- Coach Nick for juggling all of our players last night. Who would of thought we would have everyone show up to the first two games?
Anyway, a lot of highlights and there were several more that I have not mentioned, but know that they have not gone unnoticed by yours truly.
The Hippies plan on practicing Saturday morning in the Park for anyone who's interested. Game balls will return next week! Promise.
Friday, May 16, 2008
We Are Official...
Today, at approximately 2 p.m., UPS delivered the Suck Dragons new uniforms and they look pretty damn good if I do say so myself.
This means that we will have uniforms for next Tuesday's game against the Damn Dirty Hippies, who also have new uniforms. Ours have a picture of a dragon on them, theirs have pictures of their kids...same thing really.
Anyway, I will bring the jerseys to the game and hand them out. Please bring your $17 to the game. Cash is preferred, but I'll take checks.
Look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
This means that we will have uniforms for next Tuesday's game against the Damn Dirty Hippies, who also have new uniforms. Ours have a picture of a dragon on them, theirs have pictures of their kids...same thing really.
Anyway, I will bring the jerseys to the game and hand them out. Please bring your $17 to the game. Cash is preferred, but I'll take checks.
Look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Rocky Start
The Suck Dragons played the Luck Dragons last night and got shelled 16-6. I am going to go ahead and chalk that one up to "it's a new team and this is the first time we all played together."
The game seemed closer then what the final score reflects, but maybe it's because 6 of their runs came during their last at bat and we went 1-2-3 our last at bat.
Some positives from the game:
- Our new players seem to have met our expectations (by ours I mean the coaches). We found some new women who can play infield and that is always a good thing.
- The outfield played amazing last night and I am not just saying that because I was a part of it. The outfield didn't drop anything and I am 99.9% sure that nothing made it past us. Megan made an amazing play and threw someone out at first from shallow right/deep second. Nice job sis!
- Our offense had a decent showing. 6 runs isn't bad, it just wasn't enough to win. Somehow it felt like we had more than 6 so I think we need to check the scorekeep next game and place a beer can on the bat rack for every run we score.
As a bench coach and the writer of this blog, I refuse to be negative and instead will point out some things that I think we need to work on. I apologize if I yell things on the field. I am still adjusting to this whole having fun versus must win mentality (which was not the case in my old league).
Something that killed us this week was our inabilty to advance the runner. We would get someone on first and then the next person up would hit a grounder which would lead to an out at second and thus, we'd again have someone on stuck on first. I think this probably happened 10 times last night. I think we'll get better at this as the season goes on.
We have a tough match up this coming week against spring league champions the Damn Dirty Hippies (formerly Old Skool). We beat them last time we met, but I think the fact that we got them drunk before the game played a big role in our victory.
Also, I think beers need to be mandatory before each game. I am a shining example of the effects of alcohol on one's ability to hit a softball. For the greater part of last season, I couldn't hit my way out of a wet paper bag. The last two games, I have had a few beers prior to and during the game and I am batting .1000 with a coule of homers (not that anyone's keeping track). The power of the booze.
Megan and Chris have volunteered to have the pregame next week. Their house backs up to the field on 9th and David (depending on which way you're coming from). The house is on the bend of the street and has ivy covering the front of the house.
The game seemed closer then what the final score reflects, but maybe it's because 6 of their runs came during their last at bat and we went 1-2-3 our last at bat.
Some positives from the game:
- Our new players seem to have met our expectations (by ours I mean the coaches). We found some new women who can play infield and that is always a good thing.
- The outfield played amazing last night and I am not just saying that because I was a part of it. The outfield didn't drop anything and I am 99.9% sure that nothing made it past us. Megan made an amazing play and threw someone out at first from shallow right/deep second. Nice job sis!
- Our offense had a decent showing. 6 runs isn't bad, it just wasn't enough to win. Somehow it felt like we had more than 6 so I think we need to check the scorekeep next game and place a beer can on the bat rack for every run we score.
As a bench coach and the writer of this blog, I refuse to be negative and instead will point out some things that I think we need to work on. I apologize if I yell things on the field. I am still adjusting to this whole having fun versus must win mentality (which was not the case in my old league).
Something that killed us this week was our inabilty to advance the runner. We would get someone on first and then the next person up would hit a grounder which would lead to an out at second and thus, we'd again have someone on stuck on first. I think this probably happened 10 times last night. I think we'll get better at this as the season goes on.
We have a tough match up this coming week against spring league champions the Damn Dirty Hippies (formerly Old Skool). We beat them last time we met, but I think the fact that we got them drunk before the game played a big role in our victory.
Also, I think beers need to be mandatory before each game. I am a shining example of the effects of alcohol on one's ability to hit a softball. For the greater part of last season, I couldn't hit my way out of a wet paper bag. The last two games, I have had a few beers prior to and during the game and I am batting .1000 with a coule of homers (not that anyone's keeping track). The power of the booze.
Megan and Chris have volunteered to have the pregame next week. Their house backs up to the field on 9th and David (depending on which way you're coming from). The house is on the bend of the street and has ivy covering the front of the house.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Shirts!
So, here is the final design for the shirts. It's pretty hot, huh?
I hope you guys dig it. If not, I am afraid it is too late.
Should be here in a little over a week.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Welcome!
So, this will be the home for all things Suck Dragons during the softball season. It will probably not be nearly as good as the Solid Gold Hits blog currently operated by Coach Nick, but it's a start.
To be honest, I have no idea what I am doing. I am probably the most computerly-challenged person on the planet for someone who sits in front of a computer all day.
Anyway, check back later for updates and things. Might even have some pictures up by then.
Bench Coach Matt
To be honest, I have no idea what I am doing. I am probably the most computerly-challenged person on the planet for someone who sits in front of a computer all day.
Anyway, check back later for updates and things. Might even have some pictures up by then.
Bench Coach Matt
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