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Summer 2013

Regular Season (All doubleheaders) 20-8 (2-2)
4/7 @ 4:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Awkward Times W 12-2, W 12-3 (Game 1, Game 2)
4/14 @ 1:45PM Heckscher #1 vs Boom W 10-3, W 4-2 (Game 1, Game 2)
4/21 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Honey Badgers W 16-2, W 10-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
4/28 @ 1:45PM Great Lawn #3 vs Jackals (need bases/cones) W 7-4, W 8-7 (Game 1, Game 2)
5/5 @ 4:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Awkward Times W 9-4, W 4-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
5/19 @ 4:30PM Great Lawn #3 vs Bunt Pirates RAINOUT
6/2 @ 1:45PM Heckscher #1 vs Soldier McGee L 3-1, W 8-4 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/9 @ 4:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Sloppy Sundays W 11-2, L 4-5 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/23 @ 1:45PM Great Law #3 vs Bandits (need bases/cones) W 5-2, L 3-4 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/30 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Ball Busters L 4-11, W 5-3 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/7 @ 1:00PM Great Lawn #3 vs Jackals W 5-4, W 6-3 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/14 @ 1:45PM Heckcher #1 vs Boom L 5-6, W 8-1 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/21 @ 1:45PM Heckscher #1 vs Honey Badgers L 0-4, W 10-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/28 @ 4:30PM Great Lawn #3 vs Bunt Pirates W 4-1, W 5-1 (Game 1, Game 2)

Playoffs
8/4 @ 2:00PM Heckscher #1 vs Soldier McGee W 4-3, W 11-1 (Game 1, Game 2)
8/11 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Jackals L 7-6, L 6-5 (Game 1, Game 2)

Summer 2012

Regular Season (All doubleheaders) 19-5 (5-3)
4/15 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Soldier McGee L 6-9, W 5-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
4/29 @ 4:15PM Heckscher #1 vs Jackals W 6-1, W 13-12 (Game 1, Game 2)
5/6 @ 4:15PM Heckscher #1 vs Bandits W 10-4, W 4-3 (Game 1, Game 2)
5/20 @ 1:30PM Great Lawn #3 vs Boom (need bases) W 2-1, W 1-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/3 @ 1:45PM Heckscher #1 vs Ball Busters L 7-8, L 3-9 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/10 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Sloppy Sundays W 9-0, W 11-5 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/24 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Honey Badgers W 5-0, W 2-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/1 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Soldier McGee W 4-2, L 7-5 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/8 @ 4:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Awkward Times W 9-7, W 7-4 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/15 @ 4:15PM Great Lawn #3 vs Bandits (need bases) W 10-1, W 9-2 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/22 @ 1:00PM Great Lawn #3 vs Bunt Pirates (need bases) W 3-1 W 6-5 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/29 @ 3:45PM Great Lawn #3 vs Awkward Times L 6-12, W 4-3 (Game 1, Game 2)

Playoffs
8/5 @ 1:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Boom W 8-2, L 2-8, W 3-1 (Game 1, Game 2, Game 3)
8/12 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Awkward Times W 5-2, W 3-2 (Game 1, Game 2)
8/19 @ 12:00PM Heckscher #1 vs Ball Busters W 5-0, L 6-8, L 5-12 (Game 1, Game 2, Game 3)


Summer 2011

Regular Season (All doubleheaders) 17-7 (4-3)
4/10 @ 2PM Great Lawn #3 vs Bunt Pirates (need bases) W 9-2, W 12-5 (Stats)
4/17 @ 1:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Bandits W 14-6, W 9-3 (Stats)
5/1 @ 1:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Awkward Times L 10-3, W 9-6 (Stats)
5/22 @ 11AM Heckscher #1 vs Ball Busters L 10-0, L 8-1 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/5 @ 4:15PM  Great Lawn #3 vs Jackals W 4-3, W 6-3 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/12 @ 4:15PM  Great Lawn #3 vs Soldier McGee L 12-2, L 6-3 (Game 1, Game 2)
6/26 @ 4PM Heckscher #1 vs Sloppy Sundays W 6-0, W 9-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/10 @ 2PM Great Lawn #3 vs Bunt Pirates (need bases) W 5-4, W 5-2 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/17 @ 11AM Heckscher #1 vs Bandits W 5-3, W 7-0 (Game 1, Game 2)
7/24 @ 3PM  Great Lawn #3 vs Dukes (4 games) W 3-1, L 5-2, W 4-1, W 14-0 (Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4)
7/31 @ 4PM Heckscher #1 vs Boom L 8-7, W 15-13 (Game 1, Game 2)

Playoffs 
8/21 @ 12:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Jackals W 10-8 (Game 1)
8/21 @ 1:45PM Heckscher #1 vs Dukes W 3-1, L 8-6, W 7-6 (Game 1, Game 2, Game 3)
9/18 @ 11:00AM Heckscher #1 vs Awkward Times W 5-3, L 4-0, L 5-3 (Game 1, Game 2, Game 3)

Summer 2010

Regular Season (All doubleheaders) 9-14-1 (0-2)
4/11 @ 4PM Hecksher #1 vs Dukes W 6-5, L 7-8 (Stats, Recap)
4/18 @ 11AM Heckscher #1 vs Soldier McGee L 10-0, L 16-6 (Stats, Recap)
5/2 @ 4:15PM Great Lawn #3 vs Good Times L 12-2, L 8-6 (Stats, Recap)
5/16 @ 1:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Boom L 7-8, W 9-8 (Stats)
5/23 @ 4PM Heckscher #1 vs Ball Busters L 9-4, L 15-7 (Stats)
6/6 @ 4:15PM  Great Lawn #3 vs Sloppy Sundays L 6-2, L 9-8 (Stats)
6/13 @ 11AM Heckscher #1 vs Bunt Pirates W 18-10, W 7-2 (Stats)
6/27 @ 1:30PM  Great Lawn #3 vs Jackals W 10-7, L 8-6 (Stats)
7/11 @ 4:15PM Great Lawn #3 vs Dukes W 9-8, W 9-8 (Stats)
7/18 @ 1:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Soldier McGee L 6-3, L 12-2 (Stats)
8/1 @ 3:30PM Heckscher #1 vs Boom W 7-2, L 5-3 (Stats)
8/1 @ 6:00PM Heckscher #1 vs Bandits W 8-7, T 1-1 (Stats)

Playoffs
8/8 @ 12:30 PM Great Lawn #3 vs Bunt Pirates L 6-3, L 12-2 (Stats)

Softball Roster

2013

Name        Position       Bat       Throw
Matt F      P/OF           L         L
Eric A      INF/OF         R         R
John        INF/OF         R         R
Tara        C/INF          R         R
Ashley      OF/C           R         R
Felix       OF/INF/P       S         R
Purvi       INF/OF         S         R
Chris B     INF            R         R
Angela      INF/OF         R         R
Riley       OF/INF         L         R
Chris L     OF/INF         L         R
Scott       INF            R         R
Jason       OF/INF         R         R
Jamie       P/OF           L         L
Natalie     INF/OF         R         R
Kate        INF            R         R
Kevin       INF            R         R


2012

Name        Position       Bat       Throw
Erin        OF/1B          L         L
Matt F      P/OF           L         L
Eric A      INF/OF         R         R
John        INF/OF         R         R
Tara        C/INF          R         R
Ashley      OF/C           R         R
Felix       OF/INF/P       S         R
Purvi       INF/OF         S         R
Chris B     INF            R         R
Angela      INF/OF         R         R
Riley       OF/INF         L         R
Chris L     OF/INF         L         R
Chris M     OF             L         L
Scott       INF            R         R
Jen         INF            R         R
Jason       OF/INF         R         R
Frank       OF             R         R
Derek       OF/INF         R         R
Jamie       P/OF           L         L


2011

Name        Position       Bat       Throw
Erin        OF/1B          L         L
Matt F      OF/P           L         L
Denise      C/OF           R         R
Eric A      INF/OF         R         R
John        INF/OF         R         R
Tara        C/INF          R         R
Ashley      OF/C           R         R
Felix       OF/INF/P       S         R
Purvi       INF            S         R
Lance       INF            R         R
Chris B     INF            R         R
Angela      INF/OF         R         R
Chuck       INF/OF         R         R
Harlan      OF             R         R
Riley       OF/INF         L         R

Drew        INF/OF         R         R
Chris L     OF             L         R
Chris M     OF             L         L
Scott       INF/OF         R         R
Jamie       P/OF           L         L

2010

Number      Name        Position       Bat       Throw
3           Erin        OF/1B/P        L         L
5           Matt F      OF/P           L         L
6           Denise      C/OF           R         R
7           Kevin       INF            R         R
8           Ryan        INF            R         R
9           Matt T      INF/P          R         R
14          Eric A      OF/C           R         R
15          John        OF/INF         R         R
17          David C     INF            R         R
18          Tara        C/P            R         R
19          Ashley      OF/INF/P       R         R
21          Felix       OF/P/INF       S         R
24          Purvi       INF            S         R
28          Eric S      OF             R         R
42          Paul        1B/OF          L         L
44          Lance       INF            R         R
81          Janine      2B             R         R

Winning Streak Still Alive

Taking advantage of what essentially became 2 bye weeks in a row, What?! put in extra work in the weight room in an attempt to look as hot as the man depicted above, and hoped that an additional byproduct of that extra work would be more wins.

The day started out in a unusual way, as the team played with their full compliment of girls and only 4 guys. Confused by this offense alignment that they've never witnessed before, What?!'s opponent allowed Felix, who played Kirk Gibson style with one functioning knee, to drive down the field and score a TD. Equally confused by their own formation and personnel out on the field, What?!'s defense proceeded to give up two touchdowns while Felix was sacked for a safety for the billionth time in his Zog QB career. At this pivotal moment, help arrived in the form of Brad and Jamie as they were finally able to make it to the field. Their arrival helped steady the defense and give the offense more bite, leading to a score from Jamie to Eric A. Right before the half, Bekim and Lance navigated their way to the field from the distant land of Manhattan as well.

Spurred by the reinforcements, What?! played the 2nd with fire and intensity unmatched by their opponent. Save a garbage time score, the defense stifled their opponents, taking away all options in the passing game while Janine padded her season sack totals. On offense, Jamie ran a steady offense while the girls chipped in with a perfect day at QB, including a TD toss from Janine to Lance. Brad, Ronny, and Eric A paced the team with catches while Alison caught a touchdown and the team converted a season high 3 extra points.

With this effort, What?! closed their 3rd consecutive regular season with only 1 loss, and are well situated for another playoff run this Sunday.

PLAY OF THE GAME: Janine catching Jamie's rocket throw
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Jamie for stepping in and doing a great job at QB and Janine for her all around performance.

Game 6

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How To Umpire Baseball

I'm being extremely sarcastic, but still very funny.

Yes improvements

It's extremely nerdy that I'm getting excited about video games making improvements and portraying better umpire animation, techniques, and mechanics. Check the clip below. One note on that though, the home plate umpire would never keep their mask on the entire time, and the umpire still sets up in the wrong spot behind the plate.

What?! Bounces Back

Coming off the disappointing result a week ago, What?! arrived at the field on Sunday morning (that's right, the MORNING, as in close to 11:59 AM'ish) determined to revert back to their winning ways. A formidable obstacle stood in the way of their goal, as they would have to start the new winning streak by beating the sole undefeated team in the league, Sexy Coco. Nonetheless, undeterred by the challenge presented in front of them, the team showed up early to practice stretch out their hammys and overcome their hangovers stiff limbs.

The game started off well as What?!'s defense came up with a quick stop giving the offense an opportunity to shine and atone for previous week's struggles. Step by step, and inch by inch, the offense moved the ball down the field, gaining confidence with each completed pass. Soon, the west coast offense marched the ball towards the red zone of their opponents, where female QB extraordinaire Tara threw a beautiful jump-ball in the end-zone where Eric A jumped, outfought his defender, and came down with the touchdown grab.

As it turned out, that was all the points the needed for the day as they shutout their 2nd opponent of the season. The defense came up big again and racked up 4 more picks for the season. Meanwhile, on the defensive line, the team seemed to have found a replacement for Chris, as Janine harassed the opposition QB all day and was officially credited with 2 sacks (she claims more, but the ref disagreed). The only bit of offense Sexy Coco was able to muster (albeit without their normal starting QB) was 2 drives to What?!'s redzone, which resulted in a turnover on downs (receiver made great effort to catch the ball but come down out of bounds) and a red zone interception by Felix.

While their opponents couldn't do much on offense, What?! was somewhat out of sync trying to score as well. There were many missed opportunities for the offense, ones which they know they have to capitalize on when and if they face this team again. Nevertheless, there were some positives on the day. In addition to the first successful drive of the game, the offense was able able to chew up the clock at the end of the game and put together a drive culminating in a touchdown to Bekim. Also, the girls chipped in big time, as Alison and Janine each made many catches throughout the game while Tara had a monstrous day passing the ball. In addition to Bekim's continued offense stat padding, Brad chipped in with 4 catches as well.

Speaking of Brad, someone on the other team took issue with the ease of how he was getting his catches. So if the other team's defense was Pedro Cerrano aka President Palmer and can't hit a breaking ball for his life, Brad was expected to throw him everything but a breaking ball, or in other words, go where he would be covered instead of the defense adjusting to cover him. It was certainly the first time I've heard such a thing in sports. Makes total sense. Maybe that kid should pray to Jobu and offer some rum and cigars. It might work better.

"Jesus, I like him very much, but he no help with curveball"

PLAY OF THE GAME: Felix's interception at the goal-line with honorable mention going to Tara's toss to Eric A for a TD
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Tara's for her awesome passing AND Janine for her all around performance on defense and offense

Lastly, some good news as the Hot Route team that beat us lost for the 2nd time, which puts us into a 3 way tie for first place. If we win out the last 2 games, we have a high chance of getting the #1 seed for playoffs, definitely something worthwhile to think about and work for.