Slugs slide to fourth loss

The rebuilding year continues for the struggling Slugs.

But progress now is not only within reach for the lovable gastropods, it is palpable.

The bats finally came alive in game 4 of a tough Spring campaign as the club dropped a heartbreaker, 11-10, to Majority Rules. Buoyed by towering home runs from Ed "Fast Eddie" Fletcher and Ryan "Don't call me Lily" Lillis, the Slugs roared to a four-run lead but fell to some timely two-out hitting from Majority Rules in the final at-bat.

There were many positive signs: clutch pitching from Erin "I have a new tattoo" McGuire, sage back-up managing from Jim "The Quiet Man" Miller, solid line-drives from newcomer Kathy "Lefty" Fairbanks and relatively sound fielding from all concerned.

Manager John Kepley, in Kansas on a recruiting trip, planned to study game films before this week's match-up with 10 batters/10 balls.

Slugs Notes: MRI tests were negative on McGuire's spleen, plastered by a thrown softball as she made it into third base...Trainers said Ahmed "I'm back" Ortiz received non-specific "treatment" for general muscle soreness after chasing down numerous blasts in left field...The Slugs can still post a .500 record if they win out...

Slugs Spring 2009 Schedule

Slugs remaining schedule, Spring league 2009:

April 9
7:30 - 10 Batters/10 Balls

April 16
6:30 - Schrute Farm Beets

April 23
8:30 - SoCals

April 30
6:30 - Boats and Hoes

Lacking Slugs News...

Former Coach Tam has hacked into the Slugs blog to post something, anything.

"The blog shouldn't go dormant just because I skipped town," raged the former coach. "Who won the Socals game last week? How will I get all my Slugs gossip without regular updates on the blog?"

There have been no posts to the blog since August 31st, the start of the fall season.

Hoping to inspire active members of the team to get back to blogging, Keith posted this bit of inspiration.
Ready to join the team, even if he doesn't have enough teeth to take on the Luigi's crust, Charley Margolis poses in his Slugs uniform onesie. Says proud father and former Slugs infielder, Jason Margolis "we're already working on hitting the cut-off man."

All Slugs should be working to hit the cut-off man.

Our Schedule

Here are our fall opportunities for victory. Some of you will call it our schedule.

All opportunities/games are at Tahoe Park.

Sept. 4 - 7:30 at Loose Change

Sept. 11 - 8:30 vs. Hydrohaulics

Sept. 18 - 8:30 at SoCal's Force

Sept. 25 - 7:30 vs. Sub Shack Attack

Oct. 2 - 7:30 vs. Chocas

Oct. 9 - 8:30 vs. Loose Change

Oct. 16 - 9:30 at Hydrohholics

Slugs Kick Ass for Coach Tam's Last Game

Matt slid, or rather dove into home and made us all realize we could be more committed.

Team photo. Ahh sweet victory.

After a few victory shots and cupcakes. Patron and frosting. Yummm.

Slugs beaten by Chinchillas

Apparently chinchillas aren't just good for making fur coats. Erotic Chinchillas at least are pretty decent at softball. On Thursday the Chinchillas defeated the Slugs.

The final score was 9-5.

Kevin was the player of the game for making some excellent catches. Nick made some great plays at 3rd too. Erin was amazing as usual and hit the ball right where they weren't every time she came up to bat.

But, it wasn't enough.

Coach Tam no longer has to shower at the truck stop.

Slugs on a Roll

Heading into Thursday night's game, the Slugs were a little worried about their chances again the Schrute Beet Farm. But, the Slugs were just plain wrong. Perhaps it is a sign of greatness to worry even when it is unnecessary. Let's go with that. The Slugs defeated the Beet 11-4...or maybe it was some other margin that involved a 4, like maybe 14-5. Two days later it's all a bit of a blur.

There was solid pitching from Dan, excellent fielding by Kevin, Molly and others...and everyone's bats were hot (well except Coach Tam who kept hitting it straight to the woman at first). It was an all-around strong performance from the Slugs.

Let the truck stop watch begin. The Slugs are now 3-0. But they can't rest. Next week they take on Benny's Boozers. This team has played in the league before, under a different name. They now have sponsorship and fancy uniforms. Oh, and as of last week at least they were undefeated. Be strong little Slugs, be strong.