THE TEAM - Winter 12

THE TEAM split a doubleheader to finish the season 6-4. That first game against The Great Bambinos was like error porn but THE TEAM defense tightened up against The Fockers.

So there you go.

It always ends up being a quick skim over the details when there is a doubleheader. It's a lot of softball. Lou's Grand Slam certainly stands out. That and the hardcore error porn. Steamy!

Let's see what you did this season:

2 Sema played in 8 games. She batted .375 with 7 RBIs, 2 doubles, a triple and 3 walks for an OBP of .444. Sema came in with a lot to learn and she improved a lot throughout the season.

3 Lou played in 10 games. He lead THE TEAM with an .811 batting average. He had 28 RBIs with 6 Home Runs, 9 Doubles, 2 Triples and 6 walks. Lou's determination makes everybody play better.

8 Jad played in 8 games. She batted .333 with 2 RBIs, a Double and 9 walks for a .533 OBP. She also didn't take any shit from anybody

10 Melody played in 5 games. What a 5 games though! She batted .727 with 8 RBIs, 1 Double, 1 Triple and 6 walks. That's an OBP of .824 on top being great at second base. Her injury was a terrible loss for THE TEAM

15 Dora played in 9 games. She batted .400 with 5 RBIs, 4 Doubles and 1 walk. Dirty Dora is there to play. She is all hustle. She also never struck out and didn't walk until the 9th game of the season.

16 Beth played in 10 games. She batted .217 with 6 RBIs and 6 walks for an OBP of .379. She did a great job at second base after Melody did whatever the hell she did to herself.

17 Amy played in 10 games. She batted .300 with 4 RBIs 2 Doubles and 6 walks for an OBP of .417. She also ran like hell and burned more calories per game than any two players on THE TEAM.

18 Rick played in 10 games, batted .794 with 20 RBIs 9 Doubles 2 Triples and 2 walks.

19 Doug played in 10 games. He batted .706 with 13 RBIs, 7 Doubles, 1 Triple and 2 walks. What an absolute stallion.

24 Peter played in 10 games. He batted .676. He led THE TEAM with 32 RBIs. He led THE TEAM with 8 Home Runs. He also had 5 Doubles and 3 walks. He can field. He can throw. He can be one helluva a good guy. He might be using the same performance enhancing drugs that Ryan Braun used.

25 Andrew played in 5 games. He batted .733 with 4 RBIs and 2 Doubles. He hurt his back. I hope he is OK.

38 Michelle played in 6 games. She batted .167 with 2 RBIs and 6 walks for an OBP of .318. She was the most relaxed player on THE TEAM. Except for when it was time for her to bat or she didn't care for a call the umpire made. Other than that

99 Chris played in 8 games. He batted .704 with 10 RBIs, 7 Doubles and 3 walks. Chris is a founding member of THE TEAM and in 12 seasons has never struck out. On top of all that ability as a hitter there was his MVP performance as a pitcher. His choice to take his talents to Simi Valley is a huge blow to THE TEAM.

Decent season

Lots of fun

GO THE TEAM!!!

That Was Close Too

THE TEAM got a little two out rally going in the bottom of the 7th. THE TEAM scored 16 runs. There was a great catch by Beth. There was a 2 RBI triple by Doug and a 2 RBI Double by Dora in there too but it wasn't enough.

THE TEAM batted .632 with 8 Doubles 1 Triple 1 Walk and 3 Strikouts.

The Lou and Peter Award goes to Chris. He went 4 for 4 with 3 Doubles and 2 RBIs. He also pitched a gem and turned a doubleplay.

The Dora Award goes to Amy who went 4 for 5 with a double and an RBI. That RBI double was part of the two out rally so not only is Amy starting to hit, but she is also clutch. Amy had a rough start to the seasom but in the second round she is batting .600 with 3 RBIs, 3 Doubles, 1 Walk and Zero Strikouts.

Does THE TEAM miss Melody and Jad?

Yes! It was a 16-18 loss. Those two are worth 3 runs at least.

Anyway

KISS still sucks

GO THE TEAM!!!

That was Close

We knew the Burbank Chills were going to improve. They were certainly having a good time. They are, without a doubt, the loudest opponent THE TEAM has ever faced. When we win they seem like a zany bunch that is having a good time. If we had lost then they would have seemed like a bunch of loud-mouthed a**holes. The 13-12 win means they are officially zany although I would guess Lou hates them.

Just a guess

The game started slow until Lou broke it open with a Grand Slam. The Burbank Chills managed to tie the game after a tough 3rd inning. THE TEAM came right back with a 3 run Homer by Peter and an RBI Double by Amy. Lou added another Home Run and it was Hello Sweet Sweet Victory. There was a double play in there too.

THE TEAM batted .607 with 3 Home Runs, 8 Doubles, 3 walks and 3 Strikeouts.

The Lou and Peter Award goes to Lou. He went 3 for 3 with a Walk, 2 Home Runs and 6 RBIs. That sounds kind of weird. This week we are calling it the Peter and Chris Award. Lou gets the Peter and Chris Award.

The Dora Award has to go to Dora for going 3 for 4 with a double. OK Lou gets the Peter Criss Award and Dora gets the Ace Frehley Award. Amy gets the Paul Stanley Award for taking the lead back with the RBI double and Sema gets the Gene Simmons Award...

... Wait a minute

KISS SUCKS!!!

GO THE TEAM!!!

The Randy

That was one of those great games where we get to play a good team but they never really threaten. It's fun and it feels competitive but The Bombers never got close to THE TEAM.

THE TEAM batted .594 with 1 Home Run, 8 Doubles, 8 Walks and 3 Strikeouts. THE TEAM managed to hit that magic mark and score 16 runs. That seems to be the key to victory. Holding The Bombers to 7 runs helps too.

Sema did a good job leading off for the ladies. Beth did a good job at Second Base. The Dora Award goes to Jad who went 2 for 3 with a walk and an RBI.

Really though this game was all about Randy. He hurt himself early but played through the pain. He held down third base as best he could and then did the only thing he could do when it was time to bat. He walked when they gave it to him and he hit perfect line drives that wouldn't require a hard run to get to first. Randy finished 2 for 2 with 2 walk and 5 RBIs. Powerful good!

THE TEAM was shorthanded going into the game but everybody contributed and everybody played hard. That's a great way to spend a Sunday.

GO THE TEAM!!!

THE TEAM - Crashin' and Burnin'

THE TEAM must have been devastated by the loss of Whitney Houston or something. THE TEAM is much better than that. The Fockers scored 11 runs in the first inning. THE TEAM scored zero. It's hard to bounce back from that but we tried. The Swingers were a good team. Either way THE TEAM is now 3-2 and looking Z League.

Let's look at out leaders for the first round

AVG - Men

Lou .833
Andrew .833
Rick .750

AVG - Ladies

Melody .727
Dora .400
Sema .364

RBIs - Men

Peter 22
Lou 12
Rick 10

RBIs - Ladies

Melody 8
Sema 2
Dora 2
Beth 2

Home Runs

Peter (6)
Lou (2)

Triples

Lou (2)
Rick (2)
Melody (1)

Doubles

Lou (4)
Peter (3)
Rick (3)
Dora (2)
Melody (1)

THE TEAM is batting .544 with 34 walks and 17 Strikouts.

There is still a second round to sweep and a championship to win. Right? RIGHT!

GO THE TEAM!!!

The Honey Badgers

The Honey Badgers had some people that could hit the ball to the freakin' moon. They also had something like 1000 people on their team so it seemed like everybody only got two at-bats. It didn't help them that THE TEAM defense is tough and held them to 3 runs until the last inning. The other thing about having 1000 people is a couple of them are bound to be a**holes. ( Our women are trained? What a dumb fucking ape!)

Who cares about them!

It was another awesome Sunday with THE TEAM winning 16-8. Where to begin...

It started with Doug and Amy bringing red socks for THE TEAM. Jad kept it going by wearing them even though she likes the Yankees. THE TEAM had two walks and 5 hits in the first inning including a Home Run by Peter to score 6 in the top of the first. Chris was in the zone and didn't walk anybody until the last inning. Melody made a great throw to turn a double play and Beth made a great catch in right. Dirty Dora ended up bruised and covered in dirt. Sema got her first RBI of the season. The HoneyBadgers never stood a chance.

THE TEAM batted .525 with 2 Home Runs, 2 Doubles, 2 Triples, 4 Walks, and 3 strikeouts.

The Lou and Peter Award goes to Chris who had three sweet bloop shots from the leadoff spot and pitched a beauty.

The Dora Award goes to Beth who went 1 for 2 with an RBI and a great catch in the outfield.

The Sema Award goes to Michelle and the Randy Award goes to Me.

Isn't this fun?

GO THE TEAM!!!

The Burbank Chills

The Burbank Chills. What a horrible name for a softball team. At least they didn't have s**ty nicknames on the backs of their jerseys. Did they? They were a pretty inexperienced group and they are going to improve a lot as the season goes on. Not his week though.

THE TEAM batted .500 with 2 Home Runs, 2 Doubles, 2 Triples, 2 Strikeouts and 11 Walks. The Burbank Chills were held scoreless in 4 of the 6 innings and that's how THE TEAM won 15-7.

Lou and Peter hit home runs. Those guys are clearly A-League talent on a G League team. Let's name our award after them. The Lou and Peter Award goes to Randy going 2 for 2 with a walk and an RBI and ending the game with that sweet double play.

Should we award Melody a Dora Award? Dora always hustles and it seems to help THE TEAM get its motor going. Melody went 1 for 1 with an RBI and 2 walks. Let's give the Melody and Dora Award to Amy who made a great catch for a 3rd out in Right Field.

Is anyone else confused?

It was a great game by everyone

GO THE TEAM!!!