Following email just received from Victory Lane !!!
Coaches -
I have had a team drop out of the league. Please check the schedule online at playvictorylane.com as a few game times have changed for tomorrow night. Thanks and if you have any questions please let me know.
Here are the new game times for your teams:
AAA AZ vs. Far From Limpin' - 815 915 Field 6
One Bad Inning vs. We all Paid - 715 815 Field 5
That is all,,,, we now return you to your regularly scheduled programming ..........
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Season 4 Starts with Split DH at 6:15 on Field 5 ...
Game Times for Thursday, June 27th
6:15 vs. Far From Limpin'
8:15 vs. We All Paid
Both games are on Field 5 ...
C'Ya There !!!
6:15 vs. Far From Limpin'
8:15 vs. We All Paid
Both games are on Field 5 ...
C'Ya There !!!
Season 4 Schedule is NOT Out Yet ...
We have been in contact with Victory Lane and this weeks game schedule should be posted very soon,,, but it is not available yet...
There are a few tournament teams joining the mix and one additional is needed to create a vaunted "C" Division...
It is anticipated that we will remain in the Lower Division after our "Failure to Launch" in the Season 3 Tourney...
Don't forget to bring your $75 if you have yet to pay your league fee. Many thanks to those who have already pitched in,,, we have already covered just over half the fees and are definitely ready to rock in Season 4.
C'Ya Thursday,,, Time and Field as yet unknown...
There are a few tournament teams joining the mix and one additional is needed to create a vaunted "C" Division...
It is anticipated that we will remain in the Lower Division after our "Failure to Launch" in the Season 3 Tourney...
Don't forget to bring your $75 if you have yet to pay your league fee. Many thanks to those who have already pitched in,,, we have already covered just over half the fees and are definitely ready to rock in Season 4.
C'Ya Thursday,,, Time and Field as yet unknown...
Friday, June 21, 2013
Failure To Launch ... OBI drops to 0-5 in 2013 Season Tourney Play
I told Nuta to text me his desired blog post title, but he was more buzzed than I was after last night's festivities. Thus,, Failure To Launch seemed more than appropriate when OBI goes off for only 7 runs in our first tourney game...
Defense was a bright spot last night ... From Ryan's running catch to end the Audi threat in the first inning of Game 1 thru Spillane's 5-6 hole double-clutch cannon shot across the infield to get the batter-runner,,, there were many shining moments. That good news fades away when you take KC's pre-game comments into account, "I don't care where I play in the field, I get paid to hit"... (something like that anyways lol)
So, with that said... May I present a few interesting mid-2013 tidbits,,,
100th Double in 2013 -- Chris Spillane raked it during OBI's 10 Run 3rd Inning in Week 6's loss to Aero FCU Skeleton Crew 18-17...
1,000th OBI Player On Base in 2013 -- Michael Lee's 2 out Single during the 4th inning of last night's Game 2.
First to 100 Times On Base in 2013 -- Interestingly,, Michael Lee,,, same At Bat as above note...
17% of team accounts for 56% of the Base on Balls for OBI thus far in 2013 -- Yes, 35 of the 63 Walks have been taken by the top 2 walkers, Steve Sevec (15) and Michael Lee (20) ...
Looking Ahead at Upcoming Milestones:
1,000th OBI Hit in 2013 -- Should happen in Week 2 of Season 4 as we are currently at 945 ...
First to 100 Hits in 2013 -- KC (87) and Spillane (84) are battling to be the first to 100 ...
Again, Great Season 3 !!! We played well and welcomed back both DC and Juan ... Let's keep up the good work and build on our play during the second half of 2013...
Following are the Season 3 and 2013 YTD Stats:
Defense was a bright spot last night ... From Ryan's running catch to end the Audi threat in the first inning of Game 1 thru Spillane's 5-6 hole double-clutch cannon shot across the infield to get the batter-runner,,, there were many shining moments. That good news fades away when you take KC's pre-game comments into account, "I don't care where I play in the field, I get paid to hit"... (something like that anyways lol)
So, with that said... May I present a few interesting mid-2013 tidbits,,,
100th Double in 2013 -- Chris Spillane raked it during OBI's 10 Run 3rd Inning in Week 6's loss to Aero FCU Skeleton Crew 18-17...
1,000th OBI Player On Base in 2013 -- Michael Lee's 2 out Single during the 4th inning of last night's Game 2.
First to 100 Times On Base in 2013 -- Interestingly,, Michael Lee,,, same At Bat as above note...
17% of team accounts for 56% of the Base on Balls for OBI thus far in 2013 -- Yes, 35 of the 63 Walks have been taken by the top 2 walkers, Steve Sevec (15) and Michael Lee (20) ...
Looking Ahead at Upcoming Milestones:
1,000th OBI Hit in 2013 -- Should happen in Week 2 of Season 4 as we are currently at 945 ...
First to 100 Hits in 2013 -- KC (87) and Spillane (84) are battling to be the first to 100 ...
Again, Great Season 3 !!! We played well and welcomed back both DC and Juan ... Let's keep up the good work and build on our play during the second half of 2013...
Following are the Season 3 and 2013 YTD Stats:
Monday, June 17, 2013
#2 Seed OBI Earns First Round Bye ...
As discussed in a previous post, #2 seed OBI will will play the
winner of #10 Waste Management vs. #7 Audi North Scottsdale in the
quarter finals of the upcoming Season 3 Tournament.
OBI plays on Field 6 at 8:15pm and then plays again at 9:15. If we win our 8:15 game, we will also play at 10:15pm... No breaks, yes !!!
Tourney Bracket is attached ...
OBI plays on Field 6 at 8:15pm and then plays again at 9:15. If we win our 8:15 game, we will also play at 10:15pm... No breaks, yes !!!
Tourney Bracket is attached ...
Sunday, June 16, 2013
10-4 OBI Earns #2 Seed in Season 3 Tournament ...
Though the schedule is not out quite yet, the League Standings thru Week 7 have been posted and 10-4 OBI assured itself #2 Seed and will most-likely play the winner of #10 Waste Management vs. #7 Audi North Scottsdale in the quarter finals of the upcoming Season 3 Tournament. Time and Field are yet TBD ...
For the first time in Season 3, there were three OBIers who missed time the same week. Clint's arm injury along with DC's over exhuberant physical therapist caused both to miss the games, though both attended. Matt missed and was not invited to attend,,, as he was a sicky ...
An interesting side note, this weeks games were the first Matt has missed in 2013. He was last player to miss time, last one who could have received a 2013 Perfect Attendance Record. Alas, we will have to wait until 2014 to try again...
Our fill in players were Dre' and Jayse. Dre' shined offensively and Jayse defensively. Both individuals contributed greatly towards the sweep of Audi. Though, in truth, as much as DC shown brightly last week,,, Steve stepped up in a big way in Week 7 ...
Steve set the tone with a 3-Run HR in the bottom of the first during Game 1 to help forge a 4-2 opening inning lead. This two out blast lead the way for the 7 Run 4th inning that came following the first two hitters of that inning making outs. The defense was strong and the offense consistent during the 16-10 victory.
Game Two's 19-14 win was a back and forth battle where a 5 Run Top of the 7th inning turned out to be the difference. Again, Steve led the offense with a 3rd inning Leadoff Single and then 5 RBIs in his final two AB's ,,, including a huge 2nd 3-Run Big Fly of the day to break an 11-All Tie.
There were many contributions from Ryan's 5 hit, 3 RBI evening, to Larry, Juan, and Ricky each collecting 3 RBIs in game 2. The 35 Runs in Week 7's games is a Season 3 high. Keep it Rollin' OBI ,,, the Tourney is up next...
BTW,,, a reminder to bring you Season 4 $$ this week as next season fast approaches...
For the first time in Season 3, there were three OBIers who missed time the same week. Clint's arm injury along with DC's over exhuberant physical therapist caused both to miss the games, though both attended. Matt missed and was not invited to attend,,, as he was a sicky ...
An interesting side note, this weeks games were the first Matt has missed in 2013. He was last player to miss time, last one who could have received a 2013 Perfect Attendance Record. Alas, we will have to wait until 2014 to try again...
Our fill in players were Dre' and Jayse. Dre' shined offensively and Jayse defensively. Both individuals contributed greatly towards the sweep of Audi. Though, in truth, as much as DC shown brightly last week,,, Steve stepped up in a big way in Week 7 ...
Steve set the tone with a 3-Run HR in the bottom of the first during Game 1 to help forge a 4-2 opening inning lead. This two out blast lead the way for the 7 Run 4th inning that came following the first two hitters of that inning making outs. The defense was strong and the offense consistent during the 16-10 victory.
Game Two's 19-14 win was a back and forth battle where a 5 Run Top of the 7th inning turned out to be the difference. Again, Steve led the offense with a 3rd inning Leadoff Single and then 5 RBIs in his final two AB's ,,, including a huge 2nd 3-Run Big Fly of the day to break an 11-All Tie.
There were many contributions from Ryan's 5 hit, 3 RBI evening, to Larry, Juan, and Ricky each collecting 3 RBIs in game 2. The 35 Runs in Week 7's games is a Season 3 high. Keep it Rollin' OBI ,,, the Tourney is up next...
BTW,,, a reminder to bring you Season 4 $$ this week as next season fast approaches...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Double Post ... As Michael Returns from Vacation ...
OBI is currently searching for a backup plan in case Michael decides to go on vacation again anytime soon. Apparently, he is unable to perform his obligated OBI blog functions whilst wallowing away his own personal free time. Please fax resumes to 1-877-OBI-BLOG ,,, lol ...
That said, OBI has moved to 8-4 in season 3 after a week 5 sweep of Waste Management (11-1 and 19-5 run rules) and being swept in Week 6 by Aero FCU Skeleton Crew (18-17 and 10-7 losses).
Week 5 -- Waste Management was only able to push across 6 runs in 11 innings... The OBI defense had much to say about that.. Offensively, OBI scored 30 runs in 10+ innings while ringing up run rules in both games.
Offensive stars in week 5: Game 1 include Clint and Steve who both had 3 RBIs on a combined 5-5 hitting with a SF. KC also chipped in 3 hits and 2 Ribbies...
Game 2 stars abound with 19 runs scoring in our 6 at bats. Seven players picked up 3 hits each. Three players had four or more RBIs (Spillane with 6 and with 4 each, Ricky and DC) ...
Week 6 -- OBI led game one by a 13-4 count after 4 innings. However, the sun, wind, and rain,,, well, ok, the misting system in our dugout (by the way, Ryan no longer gets to choose the dugout we use based on his preferred playing position in the field lol) ,,, did us in...
Aero scored 5 and then a 9 spot to take an 18-16 lead going to the bottom of the 6th and final inning. The tying run died at third base as Nuta's looping liner to RC was snared to end the game. This 18-17 loss was tough however, DC shown bright as he took the field defensively for an inning along with a 4-4 2HR 8RBI performance...
Game Two was all about the defense for both teams during a slow moving 10-7 loss. KC broke out with a 3-4 4RBI game but the day belonged to his brother. DC collected a couple of doubles in another 4-4 game.
DC's total for the night,,, 8-8 at the plate with 3 doubles, 2 HRs, 4 runs scored, and 9 RBIs ... He has cemented his epic comeback player of the year type season ... Without DC,,, it is very safe to say that OBI is nowhere near 8 wins at any point this season...
Stats thru Week 6 follow:
That said, OBI has moved to 8-4 in season 3 after a week 5 sweep of Waste Management (11-1 and 19-5 run rules) and being swept in Week 6 by Aero FCU Skeleton Crew (18-17 and 10-7 losses).
Week 5 -- Waste Management was only able to push across 6 runs in 11 innings... The OBI defense had much to say about that.. Offensively, OBI scored 30 runs in 10+ innings while ringing up run rules in both games.
Offensive stars in week 5: Game 1 include Clint and Steve who both had 3 RBIs on a combined 5-5 hitting with a SF. KC also chipped in 3 hits and 2 Ribbies...
Game 2 stars abound with 19 runs scoring in our 6 at bats. Seven players picked up 3 hits each. Three players had four or more RBIs (Spillane with 6 and with 4 each, Ricky and DC) ...
Week 6 -- OBI led game one by a 13-4 count after 4 innings. However, the sun, wind, and rain,,, well, ok, the misting system in our dugout (by the way, Ryan no longer gets to choose the dugout we use based on his preferred playing position in the field lol) ,,, did us in...
Aero scored 5 and then a 9 spot to take an 18-16 lead going to the bottom of the 6th and final inning. The tying run died at third base as Nuta's looping liner to RC was snared to end the game. This 18-17 loss was tough however, DC shown bright as he took the field defensively for an inning along with a 4-4 2HR 8RBI performance...
Game Two was all about the defense for both teams during a slow moving 10-7 loss. KC broke out with a 3-4 4RBI game but the day belonged to his brother. DC collected a couple of doubles in another 4-4 game.
DC's total for the night,,, 8-8 at the plate with 3 doubles, 2 HRs, 4 runs scored, and 9 RBIs ... He has cemented his epic comeback player of the year type season ... Without DC,,, it is very safe to say that OBI is nowhere near 8 wins at any point this season...
Stats thru Week 6 follow:
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