last night was a terrific game. Everyone made big contributions and we earned a nice win in a tight game.
A lot of terrific performances should be mentioned. Roneil hit three three rockets and exhibited his usual stellar play in the field. Roneil is automatic out there and turned a beautiful double play with Jose and made a great tag o in the 8th when they were close to putting the go ahead run on second.
Danny ripped 4 hits yesterday and is really driving the ball now.
Bob Ryan was not able to drive in two runners on a 3-2 pitch but came right back to make a fabulous catch with 2 men on over his shoulder going away--what a play! Bob seems to like pop ups with a high degree of difficulty! This showed he was concentrating all the way !
How 'bout Travis's play diving over second grabbing the ball ,scrambling to his feet and firing a bullet to first. The umps said that was the best play they had seen all year!
Jim threw a terrific seven innings and kept us in the game.He got stronger as the game progressed.
And how about Tim Sticco , he missed the bunt in his previous at bat but came back to deliver the game winning hit with two out. Another good example of moving forward and focusing on the next activity . That was a real clutch hit and I jumped up off the bench when that ball went through- very exciting moment !
Johnny Liz had a great game ripping at least two hits (and maybe 3) including the one to get us started in the 8th. Johnny showed the world ( ok maybe just a small subset of the world) his speed on the bases and in the field. And Johnny's throw to second in the 8th was a beauty as he gunned so down the runner trying to get into scoring position. Johnny covers more ground out there than anyone in the league!
And having Jose back in the lineup was a boost as he was able to give Alex a rest and did a fine job catching the last few innings in a tight game shutting down any ideas they had about running. Great to have Jose's bat back in the lineup.
Alex did his usual great job behind the plate and Bobby U once again went to where we needed him ( 3rd) and continued to make plays including a nice play on a ground ball with 2 out in the 8th. Bobby has been great defensively and offensively every game --what a bonus to be able to just put him at any spot and see him make all the plays.
X demonstrated a real team first attitude saying to me early on to "focus on winning the game don't worry about me and whether I hit or not" . Jim and I try to ensure everyone gets in and some at bats and it makes it easier when guys offer to sacrifice for the team. X can hit and I sure he will be ripping the ball soon. X also does a great job in the field and on the bases.
As for me I have to admit to being pumped out going out there in the 9th with the 1 run lead. I was very pleased we found a way to win the game with everyone contributing.
On to the Mariners:
We have a single game this Sunday July 26th 9 am at Kiwanis Park in Fairfield.
here are directions:
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I 95 North Exit 21 right at bottom of ramp
I95 south exit 21 left at bottom of ramp
at the second light RT1 take a right
next traffic light at South Pine Creek Road
go right -the gas station is on the corner
go past first stop sign and then 1/2 mile to old dam road
take Old Dam Road past golf course and soccer field
Kiwanis Baseball Field is at end of road
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We have played the Mariners earlier and should know what to expect.
Let's play our best and beat them
Please let us know if you are not able to be there:
Remember to plan on going to Jim's home after the game for BBQ
In other news: please add the Aug15th Saturday game at 4pm in Naugatuck to your schedule
we will also play Tuesday night August 18th in Wilton . We will be playing a Danbury 18 and over team with some good players as a prep for the playoffs the following weekend
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