Friday, April 20, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Cages, anyone?
Ellen and Coach Tam did a little scouting this afternoon. In the middle of a 7 1/2 mile run through Davis, we decided to stop by the batting cages at Playfields Park. While there, we learned that the cages are open until 9PM on Sunday nights. After completing our run, we picked up the bats at my house and went back to the cages for some batting practice.
It was a lot of fun, and I can tell you, I need much much more batting practice. So, what do you all think about renting out a couple of slow-pitch softball lanes in the evening on Sunday, April 29th? It's $25 for an hour of unlimited hits. If you're all lucky, Ira will fire up the margarita machine (it can also be used for non-alcoholic slushee beverages) for a little post-batting refreshment.
We came, we conquered...sort of
Slugs, we played an awesome game. We were strong in the field, our bats were hot (well some of our bats were hot), our new bat was smokin'...and for five and a half innings the SoCals could nearly taste the bitterness of a loss. And then, suddenly in the bottom of the 6th they started swinging for the fences. It's taken several days, but I've come to peace with this. I mean, we can't be expected to position our fielders in the middle of puppy classes and soccer games and that's where they were hitting.
Our spring training clearly paid off. We were good out there. And all I can say is Loose Change watch out!
04/19/07 9:30 Slugs V Loose Change
PS - Thanks to Mackenzie and Kevin for hosting a wonderful post-game BBQ. Since our game this Thursday is so late, we may just have to skip straight to the beer.
Saturday, April 7, 2007
1st Game and Team BBQ
Our first game is this coming Thursday...and it's a 6:30 game, which means it is extra imperative that you e-mail Coach Tamara and tell her whether you can make it and if you think you might be late. Please arrive 30 minutes before game time so we can warm up and Coach Tamara can muddle her way through the lineup.
The Mackenzie and Kevin have kindly volunteered to host a team barbecue at their house after the game. It's the best night of the season for this gathering, because it's our only really early game. The Yamamuras will supply the burgers, vegi burgers and fixings. They're asking that the rest of us bring sides, chips, salsa, dip, salad and most importantly BEER and other beverages. I'll bring a cooler with me to the game so your food doesn't spoil. Also, there's a Raley's right by their house so we can pick stuff up on the way over. Please post a comment here to let us know what you plan to bring to the BBQ...and whether you can attend.
The Mackenzie and Kevin have kindly volunteered to host a team barbecue at their house after the game. It's the best night of the season for this gathering, because it's our only really early game. The Yamamuras will supply the burgers, vegi burgers and fixings. They're asking that the rest of us bring sides, chips, salsa, dip, salad and most importantly BEER and other beverages. I'll bring a cooler with me to the game so your food doesn't spoil. Also, there's a Raley's right by their house so we can pick stuff up on the way over. Please post a comment here to let us know what you plan to bring to the BBQ...and whether you can attend.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Slugs Rank D1
The Slugs are playing in the big-boy league this season. Yes, the springtime Slugs are still technically in the Sac Rec D League. But this season we're in the D1 league. There's a D2 league for less talented teams, and folks we're not in it. We'll be taking on talented rivals including the SoCal's Force and the Kittenkats.
At the mandatory managers meeting tonight, I picked up our schedule (see below), a rule book and a very long list of banned bats. My efforts to get the league director to give us lots of late games worked. We only have one 6:30 game and several 9:30 games. Good news Christa, you can make it to some of our games after class. So, with such a rocking schedule, and some seriously tough teams to beat, I expect excellent attendance at our games. And please no napping or boozing it up before the late games. Napping could lead to an unexcused absence...and being drunk could get you suspended. That's another thing I learned at the managers meeting.
Here's the schedule:
04/12/07 6:30 Slugs V SoCal's
04/19/07 9:30 Slugs V Loose Change
04/26/07 Bye
05/03/07 9:30 KittenKats V Slugs
05/10/07 7:30 Beer30 V Slugs
05/17/07 8:30 SoCal's V Slugs
05/24/07 7:30 Loose Change V Slugs
05/31/07 Bye Can anyone say dollar dog night at the RiverCats?
06/07/07 7:30 Slugs V KittenKats
06/14/07 9:30 Slugs V Beer30
At the mandatory managers meeting tonight, I picked up our schedule (see below), a rule book and a very long list of banned bats. My efforts to get the league director to give us lots of late games worked. We only have one 6:30 game and several 9:30 games. Good news Christa, you can make it to some of our games after class. So, with such a rocking schedule, and some seriously tough teams to beat, I expect excellent attendance at our games. And please no napping or boozing it up before the late games. Napping could lead to an unexcused absence...and being drunk could get you suspended. That's another thing I learned at the managers meeting.
Here's the schedule:
04/12/07 6:30 Slugs V SoCal's
04/19/07 9:30 Slugs V Loose Change
04/26/07 Bye
05/03/07 9:30 KittenKats V Slugs
05/10/07 7:30 Beer30 V Slugs
05/17/07 8:30 SoCal's V Slugs
05/24/07 7:30 Loose Change V Slugs
05/31/07 Bye Can anyone say dollar dog night at the RiverCats?
06/07/07 7:30 Slugs V KittenKats
06/14/07 9:30 Slugs V Beer30
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