Week 1 Recap: Just like riding a bike

It's a new year but we picked up right were we left off. New bat, new guys, new opponent, same outcomes. It was fun to finally be back on the fields again and it was fun to see so many guys hitting well so early in the year. Here are the scores and recaps from the first week of the season:

Game 1 against the Stepdads (3-13 last year) went about as good as could be expected.  We hit great right from that start (batting around in the 1st) , Dan was blasting dingers into windshields, and we actually played some decent D considering it was the first game of the year.  They did play some pretty horrible defense leading to a few big innings for us but it was a good start. It was over after 4.
Final Score:  Dirty Grizzlies 19 - Stepdads 2

After a long delay waiting for the BMO and Ron's Repair (former Doublewide guys) game to get over we got a little cold.  Game 2 was tight throughout and we were actually losing 2-4 after 3 innings.  Eventually we scrapped some hits together to put together a couple of decent innings to extend a lead.  It helped that their big 4 hitter stopped hitting balls into the parking lot and only to the warning track instead.  Their left fielder also tore up his knee pretty good on a fly ball so that really took the wind out of their team.  We won without playing our best, but this team could be a tough beat down the road.
Final Score:  Dirty Grizzlies 9 - BMO Bombers 5

Scrimmage is off tonight.

Too cold.  We are going to try to get together for some BP on Sunday afternoon when the temps will be above freezing again...  Stay tuned.

New Bat

Just ordered up a new bat for the season boys....

This FREAKISH hot multi-wall two-piece bat is for the player wanting an end load feel with a bigger sweetspot and optimal handle flex for ultimate feel and performance. Model: FRKBKU Length/Weight: 34/28, 14 ½" Barrel Length 2 ¼" Barrel Diameter USSSA 1.20 Certified, NSA NSA, ISA

Official Championship Poster!

The poster is complete...  A small number of limited editions prints will be available soon at a store near you!

Back 2 Back Baby

 

Playoff Recap - Grizzly Country

It is playoff time and yes, we have entered into Grizzly Country.  A time of year where the Grizzlies are especially dirty and those who encounter them are likely to be attacked and killed.  Some will play dead, like Gold Nugget, and be mauled methodically.  Others may provoke aggression, like Park Tavern, and be attacked quickly (like a 9 run first inning for instance).  Either way, teddy bear time is over, and the Grizzlies are out to eat.  Up next, a high protein diet of the Balco boys next Tuesday Night.

Game 1 Recap
The game against #6 Gold Nugget started off great for us as we were up 4-0 after one after 3 straight singles and a Grand Slam by Dan.  We added 3 more in 2nd as the top of the order came up big again.  The top 4 in the order started out 7-8 with with 7 runs scored in the first two innings.  By the time GN finally got on the board we were already up 9-0 in the 4th.  They did put up 5 in the 5th to tighten things up a bit,  but a 3 run blast by Fosmo in the 6th put us up ten and ended it early.  Overall it was a great way to start the playoffs as our fielding was sharp and our bats were hot. 
Final Score:  Dirty Grizzlies 16 - Gold Nugget 6

Game 2 Recap
After watching BMW and PT go back and forth from the fence for a while were weren't quite sure who we would play.  After being tied after 7 BMW got up by 5 in the 8th and we were feeling kinda lucky that we might get to play the 7th seed instead of the 2 seed.  Park Tavern came roaring back though to win the game with a walk-off bomb and it was on....

Their team and crowd were plenty amped up after there comeback win, but that all quieted down pretty quick as we began batting.  The first time through the lineup we had 8 hits and a walk.  We didn't get our second out until 13th batter came up.  After all was said and done we ended the first with 9 hits, 2 walks and 9 runs scored.  We then proceeded to shut down the top of their order and were up 9-0 after 1.    After that our bats cooled off slightly and we began leaving a lot of guys on base.  PT scored 3 in the second and 3 more in the third to pull within 4 and keep things tight. But our D picked up and shut them down in the 4th and 5th as we added on a couple of more insurance runs to stretch the lead back to 6 heading into the final innings. 

Park Tavern was able to mount a moderate threat in the bottom of the 7th, and despite giving them a few extra outs and bases along the way we were able to eventually shut them down  and take a big step towards our goal of repeating as champs.  An especially rewarding victory after there bench ran their mouths all game and also knowing that JJ's had lost earlier and we wouldn't have to face them in the next round.
Final Score:  Dirty Grizzlies 12 - Park Tavern 8

Lone Spur Hot Wing of the Week
Brian Wedewer
8-8 with 1 Walk, 4 Runs and 3 RBI
Setting the table all night just like they do at Applebee's.

Coop's #1 Defensive Gem of the Week
Derek Berube
You've been digging balls all year, but this week you fielded a few too!