The Empty Pitchers took two from the Remainders on another beautiful Sunday afternoon.
In the early game, the Pitchers shook off their offensive doldrums in the third inning, scoring 9 runs, and going on to win 12-3. The stars included a still-gimpy Jason (3-for-3, 3 RBIs, run scored), Brian (3-3, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored), and Raul, who was able to pitch his way out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth. And making her fall season debut, Julie also contributed some fine glove work at second.
The Pitchers took the second game, 8-4, in a workmanlike win over a Remainders team that had insisted on playing by the [2006-07] Rules late in Game 1. But no matter. After giving up three runs in the first inning (which saw an unconscionable Pigpen-takeout of Julie at the plate), the Pitchers wasted no time in retaliating, taking the lead back for good in the top of the second inning.
Pitcher David found some hustle in his heart, making the “L” in LBD stand for “Lightening” on the base paths. David went 3-for-3 in supporting his own cause, culminating in the legging-out of an inside-the-park home run to end the game’s scoring. Kristine contributed a pair of hits in the win, rookie Abbey (who worked two walks in the first game) collected her first hit on the season, and Alex had the momentum-changer, a two-out double that scored two runs in the second.
Next game: It's the early one. The Empty Pitchers take on 'Wei's Team,' Sunday, Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Empty Pitchers vs. The Remainders
Game 4 Box Score
9/21/2008
Game 3 Box Score (6 innings)
9/21/2008
9/21/2008
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FINAL
EP 0 5 2 0 0 0 1 8
R 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 4
PLAYER AB R H RBI BB AVG 'On the Day'
15 Damian 3 0 1 1 0 .600 (3-6)
13 Julie 3 0 1 0 0 .333 (2-6)
12 Brian 3 1 1 0 1 .444 (4-5, walk)
5 Alicia 3 1 0 0 1 .333 (1-4, 2 walks)
21 Matt 3 0 0 0 0 .444 (1-6)
4 Rachel 3 0 1 1 0 .364 (2-6)
77 Raul 3 1 1 1 0 .222 (2-6)
9 Abbey 3 1 1 0 0 .125 (1-4, 2 walks)
1 David 3 2 3 1 0 .500 (4-6)
7 Kristine 3 1 2 1 0 .375 (2-6)
99 Jason 3 0 0 1 0 .500 (3-6)
44 Alex 2 1 1 2 0 .400 (2-5)
Home Run - David (1)
2B - Alex (1); Kristine (1)
Game 3 Box Score (6 innings)
9/21/2008
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FINAL
R 1 0 0 0 2 0 X 3
EP 0 0 9 0 2 1 X 12
PLAYER AB R H RBI BB AVG
15 Damian 3 2 2 1 0 .714
13 Julie 3 1 1 0 0 .333
12 Brian 3 2 3 2 0 .429
5 Alicia 2 1 1 1 1 .429
21 Matt 3 1 1 3 0 .667
4 Rachel 3 0 1 1 0 .375
77 Raul 3 0 1 1 0 .167
9 Abbey 1 1 0 0 2 .000
1 David 3 2 1 0 0 .286
7 Kristine 3 0 0 0 0 .200
99 Jason 3 1 3 3 0 .800
44 Alex 3 1 1 0 0 .333
Over-the-Fence Out - David (2)
2B - Damian (1); David (1); Matt (1)
Monday, September 15, 2008
Right Back Where We Started From
The Empty Pitchers returned to the Coleman Oval on a muggy Sunday, splitting the first doubleheader of the season against the rather unimaginatively-named New York Dirt Dogs. By virtue of having one less loss, the Dirt Dogs finished just ahead of the Pitchers during the 2007 regular season.
Speaking of which, the Pitchers picked up right back where they left off last season, dropping the first game via the Mercy Rule, 14-2. After giving up 8 unearned runs in the top of the first, the Pitchers were able to get back a couple of runs in the bottom of the inning. Rookie Felix drove in Damian, and Nicole returning to her Summer of '06 form, drawing a walk to push Matt across the plate. Offensive highlights were few and far between from there, as the Pitchers were held to only six hits.
On the bright side, the team did hang in for another five innings, taking advantage of the opportunity to socialize a bit, learn one another's names, figure out who the Craigslisters were, and, all the while, avoid repeating the defensive foibles of the first.
In the second game, the Pitchers pulled it together, triumphing 3-2 in a non-beer-related pitchers' duel. The Pitchers had what passed for a big offensive inning in the third, scoring all three of their runs and as they continued to shake the rust off their collective bats. The first three batters of that inning -- David, Damian and Brian -- all reached base, with Rachel, Alicia and Greg each delivering solid swings to drive runners in. Matt also began the defense of his 2007 team batting crown, going an intimidating 3-for-3 on the day.
As dusk closed in on the corner of Market and Monroe streets, the Pitchers had to hold on to the lead to get the win, blanking the Dirt Dogs over the final five innings. Brian had a key put-out in the bottom of the fourth, gunning down a runner at second from the outfield; bum leg and all, Jason showed no qualms about dirtying his brand-new shirt; and David pitched a strong game with some nice defensive stops of his own to seal the win for the Pitchers.
Next game: Sunday, Sept. 21. The Empty Pitchers take on the Remainders at the Coleman Oval. Plan to be at the field by 2:15 p.m.
Speaking of which, the Pitchers picked up right back where they left off last season, dropping the first game via the Mercy Rule, 14-2. After giving up 8 unearned runs in the top of the first, the Pitchers were able to get back a couple of runs in the bottom of the inning. Rookie Felix drove in Damian, and Nicole returning to her Summer of '06 form, drawing a walk to push Matt across the plate. Offensive highlights were few and far between from there, as the Pitchers were held to only six hits.
On the bright side, the team did hang in for another five innings, taking advantage of the opportunity to socialize a bit, learn one another's names, figure out who the Craigslisters were, and, all the while, avoid repeating the defensive foibles of the first.
In the second game, the Pitchers pulled it together, triumphing 3-2 in a non-beer-related pitchers' duel. The Pitchers had what passed for a big offensive inning in the third, scoring all three of their runs and as they continued to shake the rust off their collective bats. The first three batters of that inning -- David, Damian and Brian -- all reached base, with Rachel, Alicia and Greg each delivering solid swings to drive runners in. Matt also began the defense of his 2007 team batting crown, going an intimidating 3-for-3 on the day.
As dusk closed in on the corner of Market and Monroe streets, the Pitchers had to hold on to the lead to get the win, blanking the Dirt Dogs over the final five innings. Brian had a key put-out in the bottom of the fourth, gunning down a runner at second from the outfield; bum leg and all, Jason showed no qualms about dirtying his brand-new shirt; and David pitched a strong game with some nice defensive stops of his own to seal the win for the Pitchers.
Next game: Sunday, Sept. 21. The Empty Pitchers take on the Remainders at the Coleman Oval. Plan to be at the field by 2:15 p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Empty Pitchers vs. NY Dirt Dogs
Game 2 Box Score (6 innings)
9/14/2008
Game 1 Box Score (6+ innings)
9/14/2008
9/14/2008
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FINAL
EP 0 0 3 0 0 0 X 3
DD 2 0 0 0 0 0 X 2
PLAYER AB R H RBI BB AVG 'On the Day'
12 Brian 2 1 0 0 1 .000 (0-4, walk)
4 Rachel 3 0 1 1 0 .400 (2-5)
2 Felix 3 1 2 0 0 .800 (4-5)
5 Alicia 3 0 2 1 0 .400 (2-5)
00 Greg 3 0 1 1 0 .333 (1-3)
7 Kristine 2 0 1 0 0 .500 (1-2)
99 Jason 2 0 1 0 0 .500 (1-2)
9 Abbey 1 0 0 0 0 .000 (0-4)
17 Jessica 1 0 0 0 1 .000 (0-2, walk)
77 Raul 3 0 0 0 0 .000 (0-3)
21 Matt 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 (3-3)
10 Nicole 2 0 0 0 1 .000 (0-3, walk)
1 David 2 1 1 0 0 .250 (1-4)
15 Damian 2 0 2 0 0 .750 (3-4)
2B - Greg (1)
Over-the-Fence Out - Greg (1)
Game 1 Box Score (6+ innings)
9/14/2008
TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FINAL
DD 8 0 1 3 1 1 X 14
EP 2 0 0 0 0 X X 2
PLAYER AB R H RBI BB AVG
9 Abbey 3 0 0 0 0 .000
15 Damian 2 1 1 0 0 .500
5 Alicia 2 0 0 0 0 .000
21 Matt 2 1 2 0 0 1.000
4 Rachel 2 0 1 0 0 .500
2 Felix 2 0 2 1 0 1.000
10 Nicole 2 0 0 1 1 .000
12 Brian 2 0 0 0 0 .000
00 Greg 0 0 0 0 0 ---
17 Jessica 2 0 0 0 0 .000
7 Kristine 0 0 0 0 0 ---
77 Raul 2 0 0 0 0 .000
99 Jason 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1 David 2 0 0 0 0 .000
Over-the-Fence Out - David (1)
Monday, September 8, 2008
2008 Empty Pitchers Schedule
Weekend games are all doubleheaders, with each game lasting about an hour, give or take. Click here for directions to the field.
Regular Season:
Sunday, Sept. 14 @ 5 p.m. (L, 14-2, W, 3-2, against NY Dirt Dogs)
Sunday, Sept. 21 @ 2:30 p.m. (W, 12-3, W, 8-4, over The Remainders)
Sunday, Sept. 28 @ 9:30 a.m. (vs. the Hurricanes) (RAINED OUT)
Sunday, Oct. 5 @ noon (W, 15-1, W, 13-3, over Sub & Heroes)
Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 2:30 p.m. (W, 9-5, W, 8-1, over Jeff's Team)
Saturday, Oct. 18 @ 2:30 p.m. (L, 17-9, W, 6-0, against the Avengers)
Playoffs:
Round 1: Saturday, Oct. 25 @ noon (W, 5-4, over the Hurricanes)
Round 2: Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 10 a.m. (L, 7-0, against the K.V. Kings)
Bonus Regular-Season Fun!
Saturday, Nov. 8 @ 2:30 p.m. (Rescheduled game vs. Hurricanes)
(CANCELLED, due to mathematical elimination from pennant race)
Regular Season:
Sunday, Sept. 14 @ 5 p.m. (L, 14-2, W, 3-2, against NY Dirt Dogs)
Sunday, Sept. 21 @ 2:30 p.m. (W, 12-3, W, 8-4, over The Remainders)
Sunday, Sept. 28 @ 9:30 a.m. (vs. the Hurricanes) (RAINED OUT)
Sunday, Oct. 5 @ noon (W, 15-1, W, 13-3, over Sub & Heroes)
Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 2:30 p.m. (W, 9-5, W, 8-1, over Jeff's Team)
Saturday, Oct. 18 @ 2:30 p.m. (L, 17-9, W, 6-0, against the Avengers)
Playoffs:
Round 1: Saturday, Oct. 25 @ noon (W, 5-4, over the Hurricanes)
Round 2: Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 10 a.m. (L, 7-0, against the K.V. Kings)
Bonus Regular-Season Fun!
Saturday, Nov. 8 @ 2:30 p.m. (Rescheduled game vs. Hurricanes)
(CANCELLED, due to mathematical elimination from pennant race)
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