7/28/2015

Give the people what they want is what I never say... with that being said let's check in on everyone's favorite co-ed slow-pitch softball team in the YMCA league;

We got shit on by the Ducks to end the undefeated streak. It happens.
- We hype the ducks too much... it's just another team. Remember that Sunday.

After that we had a double header against Team Fresh seven days apart. Game 1 was won with defense 14-7 -- I'm sure the regulars who play awesome defense played awesome defense (a certain outfielder comes to mind) and those who hit timely I am sure hit timely. That's about as good as my memory goes for game one.

About last night;

We hit awesome last night. 24 runs is no joke. Some names to mention; A-Webs went 3-5 and even her outs were awesome.

Kel scored a run and knocked out the opposing teams catcher... who happened to be quite attractive... but I digress... way to play dirty Kel...

Ken went 4-5 and hit like 13 foul balls... keeping the pitch count up on our opposing pitchers...

Tom C smashed 3 doubles... god is he fast....

I got 5 hits but since I write this thing I'll just downplay it...

brandon and oakes had an RBI each... cute as a button....

and finally... Nadia Bodes had one hit last night.... It just happened to be a home-run with the bases loaded... Good job Nadia.

Tom started the game last night allowing only three runs after 4 - impressive. Timmy O came in for relief and allowed only 18 runs in 3 innings - also impressive.

The team showed good poise tho staying focused and pulling out the W.

We have a double header this Sunday... We play some softball team at 5 and then the ducks at 6:30

Mix in a water Saturday night kids.

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7/13/2015

Tech Stays Unblemished

After a brief journalism hiatus the Tree Tech beat writer is back at his keyboard.
Thoughts while I was away;
- We’re still undefeated.
- We still aren’t playing our best softball.
- Mike Lee pitched well last game.

Sunday games always have a weird vibe and yesterday was no different. We were missing some key players but the show must go on. The TECH jumped out to an 8 run lead in the top half of the first. Everyone pretty much got a hit as we batted thru the lineup.

We tried a new pitching combo tonight. We had KG start and give up many runs and then Big Pony Boy Tom closed out the last 6 in dominate fashion.

The bats we quiet for the Techers as we could only muster up 4 runs in the next 4 innings. In the late innings the Tech was able to use some timely hitting and solid base running to regain a healthy lead and take the victory.

Old Spike left the bump to play out where the real men play; in the outfield. He made a nice running catch and got a compliment from Coach Bodes – which was amazing because I know players who have been making plays in the outfield for 4 seasons and can’t muster a pat on the back, but I digress…

The Sabrin Machine played a great game at first. Kel actually wore the team jersey and stopped some softballs at second base. Mother Nadia played with her normal intensity in right and made a great catch somewhere in the middle innings to kill a rally.

- Things we can work on before the big showdown with the ducks on Sunday;
o Backing up outfielders.
o Pitchers staying on the mound during pop up (no third basemen wants to get run over by Tom)
o Laying off bad pitches.
o Rounding Bases – Base Coaching to tell runners when to take an extra base.
o Cut off man location. If we are cutting to second base, the cutoff man should reside somewhere remotely close between second base and the softball.
- For those who haven’t played the Ducks they hang their hat on pitching, defense, and patient hitting. They will take pitches, walks, and they will spray opposite field liners and bloopers to score runs.

Get your popcorn ready.

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6/23/2015

The old green and grey shirts were back at it Monday night.

Pitching and defense carried TT to an early 3-1, and then a 5-2 lead before squandering that lead to a 6-5 deficit heading into the last. TT was able to complete the comeback in the last inning and shut down D 5 to take the victory 7-6.

Some of the defense that stands out in my mind;

- Coach Bodes didn't bring his A game with the linup card but made up for it with some stellar plays at short including a big double play to kill a D5 rally.
- Brandon used some misjudgment on a fly ball to turn it into a spectacular catch around the 3rd inning.
- Spike Lee had his stuff going on the bump... Didn't get mad when the coach pulled him after throwing a 2 run gem thru 5 innings in slow pitch softball. I am pretty sure he got the win and the close?
- Other notables Flex, Oak, Alyssa, Kate, Kell, and Nadia also threw some leather around.

The bats weren't frequent but they were timely. Namely Tom C, Brandon, and Oak come to mind. In the last Brandon lead off with a big single. Then someone else got on, and Oaksey was able to knock em in for the go ahead runs in the last.

- Fun game and all but we will have to hit better to beat the defending champs come Sunday.

12 Out.

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5/19/2015

The Tech bounced back from an early deficit to take a 12-7 victory over the rivaled 'Caught Looking'. Things started slow against former TT pitcher Burger but picked up thanks to efforts at the plate by the following individuals;

Steacy went 4-4 hitting for the cycle, knocked in 4 RBIs and scored 3 runs.
Steets 4-4 scored some runs and got the bench fired up with some poor baserunning.
T-Flex went 3-4 from his leadoff spot, the bright shorts were cruising.
Cassie went 2-3 doing her job of getting thru the lineup.
Spike lee cruised a two and three quarter hopper into the woods late in the game for a run RBI triple. Rumors are speculating a random drug test has been issued to make by the ASLA (American Softball League Association?)

- The field played pretty consistent - Errors were kept to a minimum - Outfielders got the ball in quickly and infielders got in the way of it nicely.
- in one of the games innings we got out of bases loaded no out jam. Nice outfield assist by BS helped this cause.
- Game was closed out with a nice scoop by Alyssa after a questionable throw from #5.
- Everyones favorite parents were especially pleased with the win over their personal rivals.....It is rumored that Coach Bordieri and second basemen Nadia took their 'secret handshake' back to their place after the game ;-)

The team will unquestionably be expected to stay in top physical shape during this layover and are expected back June 1st for a double header.

See you then.

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5/18/2015

The men and women of team TT were at it again on Sunday. 2nd year duo Mike and Kel sprinted in from the airport and made a great impact. Mike got his first win on the mound while Kel showed off the jets on the bases.
- Defense was stellar again for the Techers... Alysaa in right is showing a thing or two to her surrounding outfielders (Tyler Felix) and doing it in style.
- Coach Bodes was asked about a questionable defensive substitution in the 5th inning which may or may not have led to a 4 run outburst by district 5. His response; "It's important to keep all players fresh especially this early in the season." OK Coach we'll buy that.
- lee, Oakes, Goodwin, Felix, Sestito, and Fierras each scored two runs. Sestito's second run came on home run in which he hit the ball and proceeded to run around the bases while the other team threw the ball around. Let that be a lesson for our defense moving forward.
- Tonight's game is the last contest in the month of May for TT and they will look to go into the break undefeated.

See you tonight.

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5/14/2015

The Tree Tech squad - dudded in their new dri fit grey unis - won their opener 20-5 after 5 innings. As a team pitching, defense, and contact hitting were the keys to the victory.
- Individually we saw strong performances from new power couple Ken (5 IP 5 ER, W(1-0)), Sabrina (hit the ball hard ran the bases after hitting)
- Also new to the team Timmy O (1 home run) and Alsyysa showed promise at the plate.

- Returning for his 4th or 5th season as skipper Joe Bordieri was quoted after the game, "We had a great showing from the newbies... moving forward we will need to concentrate on eliminating errors as the competition picks up. Also we will be counting on our veterans for more consistency at the plate." Well said coach.

See you Sunday.

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5/14/2014

Highlights:

1. Newcomer Chuckie D. makes a Hank Arron type of grab in LF in the top of the 5th, helping to prevent some big runs from going on the board.

2. Old Veteran Jim Marsh makes an incredible bare handed grab at SS.

3. Kate Apgar had a great day at the bat going 2-2 with an RBI.

4. Newcomer Kelli made some nice stops at 2nd base including on throw out at 1st base.

5. Tree Techs own Tyler Felix's hits the game winning base hit to give Sandlot first win of the season.

Hitting MVP: Kate Apgar (2-2, RBI)
Fielding MVP: Chuckie D.

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8/25/2013

Highlights of Semi's:

1. Brandon made a tremendous grab at the warning track

2. Jim S. made some spectacular plays in LC, one in particular being a rifle to 3B where Tom put down the tag. He also had a great day at bat going 3 - 3 with 3 runs.

3. A lot of trash talking started to erupt as the ducks refused to swing the bats

4. Tom and Michelle both got 3 RBIs

5. Joe came rushing around third, sliding safely into home, then Michelle had a close play at second base to end the game.

Hitting MVP: Brandon (3 - 4, 2 runs)
Fielding MVP: Jim S.

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8/25/2013

Highlight of Playoff Game 1

1. 15 run lead off the gate, thanks to our girls for showing up

2. Ray had a nice juggling catch in RC

Hitting MVP: Jim (2-2, Run)
Fielding MVP: Ray

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8/12/2013

Highlights of Game 12:

1. Beers After our Slaughter

2. Jeff's Strikeout and another 30 rack

Hitting MVP = Tom (2-2)
Fielding MVP = (none)

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8/12/2013

Highlights of Game 11:

1. Meredith made some fabulous plays at second base, one including a throw out a home plate.

2. Nadia and Joe both deliver the throw at the plate where Tom delivers the tag for a huge out to end the inning.

3. 8 players hit above 500 for the first time.

4. Joe hits for the cycle.

5. Tom gets 2 triples and Brandon gets another HR.

Hitting MVP = Joe (4-4, 3 runs, 2 RBI)
Fielding MVP = Meredith

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8/12/2013

Highlights of Game 10:

1. After a strike out in the first inning, Meredith comes back with 3 hits.

2. Ray, Andrew and Jeff all go 5 -5.

3. Shannon and Joe both get a home run along with a pair of home run from Brandon.

4. Antonia's tops their most runs scored in a single game.

5. The fielding looked good for Antonia's.

Hitting MVP = Ray (5-5, 3 runs, 3 RBI)
Fielding MVP = Shannon

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8/12/2013

Highlights of Scrimmage:

1. Jeff and Joe each gets 2 hits a piece.

2. Andrew makes his first game debut after a detrimental wrist injury. Showed off some great speed around the bases.

3. Morgan comes up big, making a couple terrific grabs in right field.

Hitting MVP = Jeff (2-3)
Fielding MVP = Morgan

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7/28/2013

Highlights of Game 9:

1. Ramone comes literally off the bench to give a solid 1 inning performance.

2. Morgan plays her first game of the season helping Antonia's avoid a 5 run deficit

3. Jay brings in 5 RBI's

4. Chris and Nadia both reach base 4 times; Nadia also had a huge back peddling catch to end the inning

5. Brandon and Joe both get 3 hits a piece

6. Kate takes a huge walk in the last inning that brought in a run to extend the lead

Hitting MVP = Chris (2-3, 4 RBI, 2 BB)
Fielding MVP = Joe

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7/24/2013

Game 7 and 8 Highlights:

1. Brandon makes a nice diving catch

2. Jim makes a nice running grab in LC

3. Nadia plays awesome at 2B, making a great back peddle catch

Areas of Improvement
- Getting hits (only 3 hits in both games)

Hitting MVP = (none)
Fielding MVP = Nadia

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7/24/2013

Game 7 Highlights:

1. Brandon adds on to his hitting streak.

2. Chris has a good day at bat going 3-3

3. Nadia reaches base 3 times

4. Antonia's puts up 3 runs in first inning

5. Ray gets 2 RBI in first inning

Batting MVP = Nadia (3 walks) & Brandon (3-3, 2R, 2RBI)
Fielding MVP = (none)

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7/08/2013

Game 6 Highlights

1. Michelle had a great day both in the field and batting

2. Ray made his first debut pitching a couple solid innings

3. A couple big time relief players, Jim & Tim provide some great support in the field and with the bat. Tim hitting a single, triple, and home run. Jim playing great in the field with a game ending throw at second base.

4. Dave had a great day batting, bringing in 3 RBI's

5. Kelly and Nadia continue to be patient at bat both reaching base 3 times

6. Christine crushed a ball over RF head for a standing double

Blooper(s) of the Day
- Tom goes head first into the slip n' slide
- While tumbling on the ground, Kelly almost makes a spectacular catch

Batting MVP = Michelle (4-4, RBI)
Fielding MVP = Jim Sestito

Areas of Needed Improvement:
1. Consistency with the bats
2. Given up fewer walks

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6/25/2013

Game 5 Highlights

1. Brandon appears to have gotten his swing back, going 3-3

2. Shannon continues to knock in runs, leading the team with RBIs

3. Nadia and Kelly both were patient at bat, reaching base twice on walks.

4, Michelle made a nice double play at second base.

Batting MVP = Brandon (3-3, RBI)
Fielding MVP = (NEGATIVE)

Areas of needed Improvement:
1. Hitting the ball in the gaps
2. Stopping ground balls
3. Making accurate throws

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6/05/2013

Game 4 Highlights:

1. Jeff and Brandon robbed a couple potential home runs, both making spectacular catches in the woods!

2. Jeff continues to do well at bat and demonstrating some tremendous speed around the bases, including making a successful slide into home plate while in a pickle

3. Shannon crushed the ball over RF head and digging out a standup double.

4. Chris made some greats plays in LC, even though one of his awesome diving catches was not called.

5. Game should of been tied going into the final inning, if it wasn't for two terrible calls by the umpire.

6. Team showed some great hustle around the bases, including Jay, Ray, Jeff all demonstrating headfirst slides

Blooper of Day:
1. Rounding 2nd base, showing some great speed, Ray managed to half slide/roll into 3rd base safely before slipping off and getting tag.

Game 4 Hitting MVP = Jeff (4-4, 3Runs, 2RBI)
Game 4 Fielding MVP = Chris

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6/03/2013

Game 3 Highlights:

1. Ray made a couple big catches in the outfield with one being a double play!

2. Tom played very well at pitcher as well as making some good plays in the field

3. Jim and Kelly made their first appearance of the season, making a solid impact.

4. Overall, fielding was spectacular, much fewer errors.

5. Shannon came up big, adding a few RBI to her stats

Batting MVP = Jeff (3-2, 2RBI)
Fielding MVP = Ray

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6/03/2013

Game 2 Highlights:

1. Dave had a tremendous day batting going 3-3 with two singles and a double.

2. Jay continues to make some good plays at short stop.

3. Shannon made an awesome grab at first base.

4. Meredith hit a nice line drive at the 3rd baseman for a base hit.

5. Scored 3 runs in the 3rd inning before being stopped by a terrible call by the umpire.

Areas of needed improvement:
1. Communication in the field
2. Field awareness
3. Being patience at bat

Game 2 Hitting MVP = Dave (3-3)
Game 2 Fielding MVP = Jay

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5/29/2013

1. Tom had a great first debut on the mound. He also went 2-2. Bright future ahead of him.

2. Nadia showed some great hustle, beating 2 throws to first to reach base safely.

3. Jay made some great plays at short and demonstrated good speed around the bases.

4. Michelle showed some greats skills in the field, making some nice catches and a beautiful scoop at first base.

5. Jeff showed some good athleticism, making an awesome diving catch and later a juggling catch.

Game 1 Hitting MVP = Tom
Game 2 Fielding MVP = Michelle

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