5/18/06 Club Carnival (TBA) @ Brewerfan.net (Brewer Fever)

[brewerjamie15]

Oh by the way; who's signing autographs before the game? lol

[Brian the Automator]

See you all there!

[nullbyte]

Woohoo! I'm outta here too. Should get there by 8:15.. See you playas later.

[nullbyte]

Last post before, first post after.

 

Good game guys. I think I played like crap, but I was impressed by everyone... I think we've got a good shot!

[brewerjamie15]

Brewerfan.net in our first game took it on the chin 8-7.

We had some timely hits, came back to tie the game at 7, but let a run score in the 8th inning. We had some good fielding, nice hits, and we were in the game all the way. I'm proud of the team, let's see how the scorecard looks when Jimbo posts it.

BTW- I found the scorebook.

I managed to record the first ground out (6-3) in Brewerfan softball history. I came back with a few hits though, and did a pretty decent job defensively at second base.

[Brian the Automator]

Had a fantastic time tonight... I think it was a great game, considering this was our first time playing together as a team. A real fun, evenly matched opponent tonight as well.... they were classy, unlike the team that was playing at 8pm. Even if we would have lost 30-0, I had a blast.

 

I'm looking very forward to next Thursday, and I wouldn't mind squeezing a practice in on Sunday if anyone else is game.

[bball123h2]

I was pretty dang proud to record the first swing-and-miss strikeout in Brewerfan.net history. I had a blast as well, and am looking forward to next week.

 

And if anyone is interested, I would be down for a little practice this weekend. Specifically, on fielding bad throws to first, as I felt kinda rusty out there tonight.

[brewerjamie15]

I have to work this weekend, but I can give up the bag of softballs to someone.

[Jimbo]

The first pitch in franchise history.

 

http://my.execpc.com/~silkey/brewerfan/Game060518_01.JPG

[Jimbo]

I'm calling on some help here guys. I honestly thought Club Carnival scored twice in the top of the 8th. Am I wrong? I want to get the details as accurate as possible.

 

Let me know where I'm wrong.

Top 8th

*Ground out, short to first

*Single

*Grounder to third, throw wide of second. Runner scores, batter to third. Batter thrown out trying to score.

*Batter reaches on error??????

*Batter reaches first on shortstop losing ball in darkness, runner scores.

*Pop out, third base.

 

I was the one who retrieved the errant throw, I though the lead runner scored. Or did the only run score on the dropped pop?

 

Was Brian or Iron catching the 7th/8th?

[Iron Chef Napalm]

I don't remember exactly how much they scored, but I can assure you that I was not catching.

[brewerjamie15]

The umpire's card showed a final score of 8-7, so only one run scored from the throw wide of second, I believe.

[valpocrewsader]

Here's what I remember...

 

Top 8th

* Ground out, short to first

* "Single" on pseudo-chopper up the middle-ish, mishandled by short (I suck)

* Grounder to third, throw wide of second. Runner scores, batter thrown out trying to score. Bases are clear, two outs.

* Batter reaches first on shortstop losing ball in the clouds 'cos it was a million miles in the air (or, I suck again)

*Final out recorded (if you say "Pop out, third base", I'll take your word for it)

 

I removed your "*Batter reaches on error??????" line. I don't remember this occurring. When that pop-up finally came down (5 feet behind me http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif ), all I remember was the batter still being less than half-way to first 'cos he didn't run it out. Now, if there had been a runner on somewhere, since there was two outs, it's definitely possible that he left on contact and scored while that flippin ball was still in the air, and some of us just missed it.

[DougJones43]

valpo, if you weren't at SS tonight, i think we would have given up about 10 more hits. i think we're lucky to have you there.

 

good job by all on defense tonight, although i would have liked a more cleanly played game out of myself in LC.

 

i still had a great time, and i agree with brian that club carnival played a good, classy ballgame. we match up well with them, and i'm looking forward to playing them again and hopefully picking up a win next time.

[bball123h2]

I don't remember any runners being on base when the pop up landed in the infield. I personally remember feeling dumb for not moving to cover first, as the batter didn't even really bother to run, and we may still have been able to throw him out.

 

In fact, I'll guarantee that nobody was on when that pop-up happened.

[Jimbo]

Thanks guys. i coulda swore there was a guy on 3rd when valpo missed the popup and scored an insurance run.

 

It's really, really sad when the team scorekeeper (moi) doesn't even know the final score.

 

I should all updates posted by 5 pm Friday.

[nullbyte]

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valpo, if you weren't at SS tonight, i think we would have given up about 10 more hits. i think we're lucky to have you there.

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Completely agree. Very nice job out there.

[Brian the Automator]

I agree, Valpo was JJ Hardy-esque out there tonight. Some real nice plays all around the infield tonight... a couple tough hops by Jamie, a great snare or two by razzor, and nice plays on comebackers by Brewer Fever.

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I'm looking very forward to next Thursday, and I wouldn't mind squeezing a practice in on Sunday if anyone else is game.

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I think I'm game.. and I think I should, besides. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

 

One thing that would be worth working on -- for me, at least -- would be batting with that giant arc.. and maybe the spin. Everything I remember practicing was like, normal compared to that guy last night.

[hawing]

So, 0-1 to start the young season. You'll battle back, no doubt grittily.

Glad it was fun, and I'm sorry I couldn't stay in Milwaukee another 6-7 hours to witness it myself.

[Jimbo]

Valpo, you did well. You're our J.J. Hardy.

 

If you want ugly, check out my outfield assist *cough, cough*, bailed out by a heads-up play by the C, P and possible bad call by the ump. U-G-L-Y.

[Brian the Automator]

[ If you want ugly, check out my outfield assist *cough, cough*, bailed out by a heads-up play by the C, P and possible bad call by the ump. U-G-L-Y. ]

 

That was actually my favorite play of the evening. Great job by Brewer Fever to back up home plate while I relayed the throw. I think he might have gotten that call wrong as well, but it was a really good drill, if nothing else. I kinda like catching.

[colbyjack]

One thing that would be worth working on -- for me, at least -- would be batting with that giant arc.. and maybe the spin. Everything I remember practicing was like, normal compared to that guy last night.

 

I'm with you, and I know I had this problem before when I played years ago. In practice once I found my groove I was driving the ball much better than my two weak pop-outs last night. Any tips for the more seasoned softball vets would be appreciated.

 

Allow me to add onto the praise for Valpo's D'.

 

I also agree that I had a lot of fun, and look forward to Thursday nights. Unfortunately, I don't think I can join you guys for practice this Sunday.