Welcome to Week Five!
WARRIORS
Practice:
Wednesday, 5:00 PM - Town Barn
Games:
Friday, October 4 - 6:00 PM @ Auburn (Pappas Recreation Complex)
Saturday, October 5 - NO GAME
Sunday, October 6 - CANCELLED
TORNADOES
Practice:
Check with your manager.
Games:
Tuesday, October 1 - 5:00 PM v. Blizzards
Saturday, October 5 - NO GAME
Sunday, October 6 - 3:00 PM @ Leicester (Field behind the Police Station on Rte 9)
BLIZZARDS
Practice:
Wednesday, 5:00 PM - Burgess
Games:
Tuesday, October 1 - 5:00 PM v. Tornadoes
Saturday, October 5 - NO GAME
Sunday, October 6 - 12:00 PM v. Grafton - HOME
Monday, September 30, 2013
Save the Date - October 26, 2013
Mark your calendars and save the date!
End of Season Celebration
Saturday, October 26, 2013
11:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM
Town Barn
I've posted a poll question (to the right.)
The poll will remain open until midnight on October 13.
Cast your vote now!
We are planning for fun, so you should plan to be there!
There's a STORM coming!!!
Have you all checked the weather forecast for the week???
There's a STORM coming!!!
Will it be a TORNADO or a BLIZZARD?
This is more than a scrimmage, it's the battle of the Sturbridge Storms!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
5:00 PM
Town Barn
Players - come fully dressed for a GAME.
This is NOT a practice. UNIFORMS are required.
Home field advantage will be decided by a coin toss.
WARRIORS: If you are able, come support the teams on Tuesday and show them your Sturbridge Fall Ball Spirit!
Weeks Three and Four Photos
MomofJuly3's photostream on Flickr.
Special thanks to everyone who sent photos for the BLOG!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Week Three - Recap, Notables, and Notes
RECAP:
This weekend was all about the Warriors!
The Warriors played stellar baseball and added three more to the win column. They are undefeated after three weeks of play and seem to be continuing to gain momentum. I thoroughly enjoy watching this TEAM play baseball. They work together, cheer for and encourage each other, and do it all while having F-U-N.
Parents and players braved the turnpike Friday afternoon as the Warriors met up with Grafton in this season's first Friday Night Lights game. It was five runs scored after two for the Warriors when Grafton brought out the hard throwing righty to hold the Sturbridge offense at bay. At the end of five, the game was tied. The sixth inning brought 11 batters to the plate, with seven scoring runs before the inning ended.
Notables:
Welcome to the hill Alex T!
Brandon B's quick reflexes snagged a hard line drive down the third base line.
Tim T's 1-2-3 pitching debut in the sixth shut down any hopes of Grafton making a comeback.
Roman K and Dan S launched consecutive bombs to the fence (with a little hop and a roll.)
Ginormous double from Cal and a smart and speedy stolen third from JT.
The Warriors then faced Leicester in a back-to-back weekend series. Aggressive base running brought in a total of 29 runs between the two games. How did they do it, you ask?
Teamwork
Roman and Dan threw strike after strike on Saturday and Owen, Griffin, and Devin dominated the mound on Sunday. Roman snagged a throw to second to fire back to Cal in a 2-6-2 out at home plate, Ryan fired two rockets to snag runners hoping to steal second, and quick thinking by Owen in right field cut down a another runner heading to second. Almost every play required the efforts of two or more players in the field and support for each other at the plate.
Well done, Warriors!
No weekly recap from Tornadoes or Blizzards.
NOTES:
Get your SLL Fan Gear! We are currently accepting orders for SLL wearables.
$30.00 Full-Zip Fleece Jackets
Half-Zip Fleece Pull-Over
Full-Zip Fleece Vests
$25.00 Hooded Pull-Over Sweatshirt
$12.00 Long Sleeved Tee
$ 7.00 Short Sleeved Tee
$10.00 Fall Ball Cap
Stadium Blanket
Please upload your photos and send me a link! lehunter@assumption.edu
Coming Soon! 2013 Fall Ball Survey
This weekend was all about the Warriors!
The Warriors played stellar baseball and added three more to the win column. They are undefeated after three weeks of play and seem to be continuing to gain momentum. I thoroughly enjoy watching this TEAM play baseball. They work together, cheer for and encourage each other, and do it all while having F-U-N.
Parents and players braved the turnpike Friday afternoon as the Warriors met up with Grafton in this season's first Friday Night Lights game. It was five runs scored after two for the Warriors when Grafton brought out the hard throwing righty to hold the Sturbridge offense at bay. At the end of five, the game was tied. The sixth inning brought 11 batters to the plate, with seven scoring runs before the inning ended.
Notables:
Welcome to the hill Alex T!
Brandon B's quick reflexes snagged a hard line drive down the third base line.
Tim T's 1-2-3 pitching debut in the sixth shut down any hopes of Grafton making a comeback.
Roman K and Dan S launched consecutive bombs to the fence (with a little hop and a roll.)
Ginormous double from Cal and a smart and speedy stolen third from JT.
The Warriors then faced Leicester in a back-to-back weekend series. Aggressive base running brought in a total of 29 runs between the two games. How did they do it, you ask?
Teamwork
Roman and Dan threw strike after strike on Saturday and Owen, Griffin, and Devin dominated the mound on Sunday. Roman snagged a throw to second to fire back to Cal in a 2-6-2 out at home plate, Ryan fired two rockets to snag runners hoping to steal second, and quick thinking by Owen in right field cut down a another runner heading to second. Almost every play required the efforts of two or more players in the field and support for each other at the plate.
Well done, Warriors!
No weekly recap from Tornadoes or Blizzards.
NOTES:
Get your SLL Fan Gear! We are currently accepting orders for SLL wearables.
$30.00 Full-Zip Fleece Jackets
Half-Zip Fleece Pull-Over
Full-Zip Fleece Vests
$25.00 Hooded Pull-Over Sweatshirt
$12.00 Long Sleeved Tee
$ 7.00 Short Sleeved Tee
$10.00 Fall Ball Cap
Stadium Blanket
Please upload your photos and send me a link! lehunter@assumption.edu
Coming Soon! 2013 Fall Ball Survey
Monday, September 23, 2013
UPDATED! Week Four - Practice and Game Schedule
Welcome to week FOUR and the half way point in the fall ball season!
I can't tell you how proud I am of the drive, dedication, and accomplishments of all the 2013 Fall Ball players so far. You "guys" ROCK!
PRACTICES:
Warriors and Tornadoes - please check with your manager for team practice schedules for this week.
Blizzards: Blizzards practices are closed this week.
Tuesday - 5:30 PM - Burgess
Wednesday - 5:30 PM - Burgess
GAMES:
Friday, September 27 - Game time changed!
6:00 PM - WARRIORS @ Auburn - Pappas Recreation Complex
Saturday, September 28
1:00 PM - WARRIORS v. North Brookfield - HOME
2:00 PM - BLIZZARDS @ Grafton - Miner Field: 16 North Street, Grafton MA 01519
TORNADOES - enjoy a beautiful Saturday off!
Sunday, September 29
1:00 PM - WARRIORS @ Dudley - Crawford Veterans Memorial Field
1:00 PM - BLIZZARDS @ Dudley - Crawford Veterans Memorial Field
1:00 PM - TORNADOES v. Leicester - HOME
As always, please let you manager know as soon as possible if you will be unable to attend a practice or game.
I can't tell you how proud I am of the drive, dedication, and accomplishments of all the 2013 Fall Ball players so far. You "guys" ROCK!
PRACTICES:
Warriors and Tornadoes - please check with your manager for team practice schedules for this week.
Blizzards: Blizzards practices are closed this week.
Tuesday - 5:30 PM - Burgess
Wednesday - 5:30 PM - Burgess
GAMES:
Friday, September 27 - Game time changed!
6:00 PM - WARRIORS @ Auburn - Pappas Recreation Complex
Saturday, September 28
1:00 PM - WARRIORS v. North Brookfield - HOME
2:00 PM - BLIZZARDS @ Grafton - Miner Field: 16 North Street, Grafton MA 01519
TORNADOES - enjoy a beautiful Saturday off!
Sunday, September 29
1:00 PM - WARRIORS @ Dudley - Crawford Veterans Memorial Field
1:00 PM - BLIZZARDS @ Dudley - Crawford Veterans Memorial Field
1:00 PM - TORNADOES v. Leicester - HOME
As always, please let you manager know as soon as possible if you will be unable to attend a practice or game.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Week Two Recap, Notables, and Notes
WEEK TWO RECAP
What a great weekend of fall baseball in Sturbridge! Each of the teams welcomed some new players to their roster and the Town Barn hosted players from Charlton, Dudley, North Brookfield, Oxford, and West Brookfield under sunny blue skies and great baseball weather.
The still undefeated WARRIORS (formerly Green) did not disappoint fans this weekend as they added two more to the win column for the season. Big bats and solid base running by the Warriors kept both the North and West Brookfield teams busy, but it was superb pitching that brought victory to Sturbridge. Dan S and the Roman Empire shut down any chance of NB making a comeback on Saturday and our very own "legendary" Griffin followed by Devin K shut out WB on Sunday. It's a busy week coming up for the Warriors with games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Despite a tough loss to North Brookfield on Saturday, the TORNADOES (formerly White) displayed some phenomenal baseball skills with pitching, fielding, and hitting! The perseverance of this team paid off with a one-run win over Dudley on Sunday! Dominic M, Jack S (five Ks on the books this weekend!), and Jack R rocked the mound both days. A shout out to Joe A for hanging behind the plate for five innings - you ROCK! But it was Hunter N who dominated the mound on Sunday with an epic six strikeouts. Sweet! I am quite sure we'll be seeing much more from this superstar rookie in the weeks to come.
It was a roller coaster weekend for the BLIZZARDS (formerly Gold). Tyler Montgomery proved that hard work and practice does pay off as he struck out a few visiting Oxford batters in his Saturday pitching debut. Mason F showed no fear at the plate with a solid drive into the outfield bringing in a Sturbridge run. Nick S displayed great control on the mound and with his bat and both Scooter and "Who-da-man? Ben-ja-man" had a chance to show off their slick sliding skills at home plate. Sunday morning's match-up with Charlton brought a very light roster to the field. With only nine players present at the start of the game, Lil' Papi joined the Blizzards bringing the roster to 10. His presence and willingness to play was key as catcher Ryan M ended up in a sling for a few innings after he caught a bat off his forearm. A very big thank you to Nick S's aunt for providing immediate medical attention!
BLOG of FAME - Notables from Week Two
(These are by no means the ONLY great plays and players of the weekend. Just a few that stuck with me from two very long days at the field. When will YOU be mentioned in the BLOG of FAME?)
Jack R - super snag on the mound Saturday!
Hunter N - struck out six batters in one game!
JT - high pop fly was hit so hard it actually knocked over the second baseman Saturday (who subsequently dropped the ball, literally and figuratively)!
Joe G - turned a single into a run scored on Sunday!
Roman K - struck out seven in a row on Saturday!
Alex Y - wicked awesome catch behind the plate on Saturday and lightning speed to score a run off of a walk!
Devin K - two foolishly hard ground ball hits ended up in the outfield!
Callahan T - can make it from one base to the next in four strides!
Griffin P - struck out nine of 11 batters on Sunday!
NOTES
PLAYERS: Keep a clean dugout and field! Gum wrappers and water bottles should be thrown in the trash, not left under the benches or strewn about in the dugouts. Please, please, please ... do NOT spit your gum out on the ground! Pitch in at the end of your game and help your coaches clean up the dugout and field. They want to get home just as much as you and your parents do!
The schedules are just about set for the remainder of the season and I hope to be able to post the full schedule for all three teams by week's end.
Most field locations are posted on the SLL website (CLICK HERE).
We are still looking for volunteer umpires and scoreboard keepers at home games. Please email the Fall Ball Director if you are interested in volunteering (there's no pay, but you will get the appreciation and admiration from the players and coaches!)
Calling all Fall Ball Press Agents and Photogs! Watching the game and notice something spectacular that deserves a special mention on the blog? Have a great shot that everyone needs to see? Email me and I'll be sure to include it in the next post! (lehunter@assumption.edu)
What a great weekend of fall baseball in Sturbridge! Each of the teams welcomed some new players to their roster and the Town Barn hosted players from Charlton, Dudley, North Brookfield, Oxford, and West Brookfield under sunny blue skies and great baseball weather.
The still undefeated WARRIORS (formerly Green) did not disappoint fans this weekend as they added two more to the win column for the season. Big bats and solid base running by the Warriors kept both the North and West Brookfield teams busy, but it was superb pitching that brought victory to Sturbridge. Dan S and the Roman Empire shut down any chance of NB making a comeback on Saturday and our very own "legendary" Griffin followed by Devin K shut out WB on Sunday. It's a busy week coming up for the Warriors with games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Despite a tough loss to North Brookfield on Saturday, the TORNADOES (formerly White) displayed some phenomenal baseball skills with pitching, fielding, and hitting! The perseverance of this team paid off with a one-run win over Dudley on Sunday! Dominic M, Jack S (five Ks on the books this weekend!), and Jack R rocked the mound both days. A shout out to Joe A for hanging behind the plate for five innings - you ROCK! But it was Hunter N who dominated the mound on Sunday with an epic six strikeouts. Sweet! I am quite sure we'll be seeing much more from this superstar rookie in the weeks to come.
It was a roller coaster weekend for the BLIZZARDS (formerly Gold). Tyler Montgomery proved that hard work and practice does pay off as he struck out a few visiting Oxford batters in his Saturday pitching debut. Mason F showed no fear at the plate with a solid drive into the outfield bringing in a Sturbridge run. Nick S displayed great control on the mound and with his bat and both Scooter and "Who-da-man? Ben-ja-man" had a chance to show off their slick sliding skills at home plate. Sunday morning's match-up with Charlton brought a very light roster to the field. With only nine players present at the start of the game, Lil' Papi joined the Blizzards bringing the roster to 10. His presence and willingness to play was key as catcher Ryan M ended up in a sling for a few innings after he caught a bat off his forearm. A very big thank you to Nick S's aunt for providing immediate medical attention!
BLOG of FAME - Notables from Week Two
(These are by no means the ONLY great plays and players of the weekend. Just a few that stuck with me from two very long days at the field. When will YOU be mentioned in the BLOG of FAME?)
Jack R - super snag on the mound Saturday!
Hunter N - struck out six batters in one game!
JT - high pop fly was hit so hard it actually knocked over the second baseman Saturday (who subsequently dropped the ball, literally and figuratively)!
Joe G - turned a single into a run scored on Sunday!
Roman K - struck out seven in a row on Saturday!
Alex Y - wicked awesome catch behind the plate on Saturday and lightning speed to score a run off of a walk!
Devin K - two foolishly hard ground ball hits ended up in the outfield!
Callahan T - can make it from one base to the next in four strides!
Griffin P - struck out nine of 11 batters on Sunday!
NOTES
PLAYERS: Keep a clean dugout and field! Gum wrappers and water bottles should be thrown in the trash, not left under the benches or strewn about in the dugouts. Please, please, please ... do NOT spit your gum out on the ground! Pitch in at the end of your game and help your coaches clean up the dugout and field. They want to get home just as much as you and your parents do!
The schedules are just about set for the remainder of the season and I hope to be able to post the full schedule for all three teams by week's end.
Most field locations are posted on the SLL website (CLICK HERE).
We are still looking for volunteer umpires and scoreboard keepers at home games. Please email the Fall Ball Director if you are interested in volunteering (there's no pay, but you will get the appreciation and admiration from the players and coaches!)
Calling all Fall Ball Press Agents and Photogs! Watching the game and notice something spectacular that deserves a special mention on the blog? Have a great shot that everyone needs to see? Email me and I'll be sure to include it in the next post! (lehunter@assumption.edu)
Week Three Practice and Game Schedule
Schedule for Week Three
A reminder: If you are unable to make it to practice or a game, please notify your coach(es) as soon as possible. If we know in advance you can't make it, we won't send out the search party! Oh, and your coaches can better prepare the team rosters without last minute gaps.
Practices:
TORNADOES: Friday, 5:30 PM - Town Barn
BLIZZARDS: Tuesday, 5:30 PM - Burgess
Wednesday, 5:30 PM - Burgess
WARRIORS: Wednesday, 5:00 PM - Town Barn
Game Schedule:
Friday, September 20
6:00 PM -- Warriors @ Grafton
Saturday, September 21
10:00 AM -- Tornadoes @ Dudley
5:00 PM -- Warriors @ Leicester
Blizzards - stand by - game TBA
Sunday, September 22
1:00 PM -- Warriors v. Leicester - HOME
1:00 PM -- Tornadoes @ Auburn
4:00 PM -- Blizzards v. Leicester - HOME
A reminder: If you are unable to make it to practice or a game, please notify your coach(es) as soon as possible. If we know in advance you can't make it, we won't send out the search party! Oh, and your coaches can better prepare the team rosters without last minute gaps.
Practices:
TORNADOES: Friday, 5:30 PM - Town Barn
BLIZZARDS: Tuesday, 5:30 PM - Burgess
Wednesday, 5:30 PM - Burgess
WARRIORS: Wednesday, 5:00 PM - Town Barn
Game Schedule:
Friday, September 20
6:00 PM -- Warriors @ Grafton
Saturday, September 21
10:00 AM -- Tornadoes @ Dudley
5:00 PM -- Warriors @ Leicester
Blizzards - stand by - game TBA
Sunday, September 22
1:00 PM -- Warriors v. Leicester - HOME
1:00 PM -- Tornadoes @ Auburn
4:00 PM -- Blizzards v. Leicester - HOME
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
New Teams, New Names, and Notes
I'd like to start today by thanking everyone who took the time to send along a little note of appreciation. You ROCK!
Second - a special (albeit late) shout out to Scott "Scooter" A for a fabulous catch in Center Field on Sunday!
The coaches for GOLD and WHITE met last night after seeing the kids in action this past weekend to re-evaluate and re-assign some players. Overall the coaches were impressed with everyone on the field! Well done, kids .. Well done! As a result of your efforts, the coaches determined the skill level of the players from GOLD and WHITE to be very evenly matched and agreed to open up the teams to a few trades.
So, without further delay, I present to you the team rosters for the 2013 SLL Fall Ball Season
Sturbridge GREEN
Manager: Steve Bradley
Brandon B
Owen B
Devin K
Roman K
Connor P
Griffen P
Dan R
Dan S
Ryan S
Timothy T
Alex T
Callahan T
Jalen T
Alex Y
Sturbridge WHITE
Manager: Joe Griffen
Nathan C
Joe G
Ryan H
Cameron M
Dominic M
Hunter N
Demetris O
Jack R
Colby S
John S
Andrew S
Nathan W
Sturbridge GOLD
Manager: David Yarter
Joseph A
Joshua A
Scott A
Mason F
Evan H
Eric J
Matt J
Ryan M
Tyler M
Owen O
David S
Nicolas S
Benjamin Y
Let's have a little fun on this dreary and dismal Tuesday. To the right you will see a poll question - "What should we name our 2013 SLL Fall Ball teams?" The colors are just so blahhh - take a look at the suggested names and cast your vote! It's YOUR team, so you should have some say in your team name! The poll will close on Friday at noon, so don't wait too long to vote!
Now that we have the team assignments finalized, we'll have to make some changes to the overall schedule for each team. I realize it's tough trying to plan without knowing the full schedule, but we are still in the planning stages and working with other towns to ensure the kids play a safe, challenging, and FUN game of baseball. If you have questions about a particular weekend or know you'll be out of town - drop me a line and let me know so I can give you a tentative schedule. As we confirm dates and times with other teams, we will post a full and final schedule. Stay tuned!
Second - a special (albeit late) shout out to Scott "Scooter" A for a fabulous catch in Center Field on Sunday!
The coaches for GOLD and WHITE met last night after seeing the kids in action this past weekend to re-evaluate and re-assign some players. Overall the coaches were impressed with everyone on the field! Well done, kids .. Well done! As a result of your efforts, the coaches determined the skill level of the players from GOLD and WHITE to be very evenly matched and agreed to open up the teams to a few trades.
So, without further delay, I present to you the team rosters for the 2013 SLL Fall Ball Season
Sturbridge GREEN
Manager: Steve Bradley
Brandon B
Owen B
Devin K
Roman K
Connor P
Griffen P
Dan R
Dan S
Ryan S
Timothy T
Alex T
Callahan T
Jalen T
Alex Y
Sturbridge WHITE
Manager: Joe Griffen
Nathan C
Joe G
Ryan H
Cameron M
Dominic M
Hunter N
Demetris O
Jack R
Colby S
John S
Andrew S
Nathan W
Sturbridge GOLD
Manager: David Yarter
Joseph A
Joshua A
Scott A
Mason F
Evan H
Eric J
Matt J
Ryan M
Tyler M
Owen O
David S
Nicolas S
Benjamin Y
Let's have a little fun on this dreary and dismal Tuesday. To the right you will see a poll question - "What should we name our 2013 SLL Fall Ball teams?" The colors are just so blahhh - take a look at the suggested names and cast your vote! It's YOUR team, so you should have some say in your team name! The poll will close on Friday at noon, so don't wait too long to vote!
Now that we have the team assignments finalized, we'll have to make some changes to the overall schedule for each team. I realize it's tough trying to plan without knowing the full schedule, but we are still in the planning stages and working with other towns to ensure the kids play a safe, challenging, and FUN game of baseball. If you have questions about a particular weekend or know you'll be out of town - drop me a line and let me know so I can give you a tentative schedule. As we confirm dates and times with other teams, we will post a full and final schedule. Stay tuned!
Monday, September 9, 2013
Week Two - SCHEDULE UPDATE and Notes
Due to scheduling conflicts we have made changes to this week's games.
9/12 5:30 PM GREEN @ Auburn - CANCELLED (Have fun at Camp Bournedale 6th graders!)
The schedule for 9/14 and 9/15 is as follows:
Saturday - 9/14
10:00 AM - WHITE v. North Brookfield - HOME
2:00 PM - GOLD v. Oxford - HOME
4:30 PM - GREEN v. North Brookfield - HOME
Sunday - 9/15
10:00 AM - GOLD v. Charlton - HOME
1:00 PM - WHITE v. Dudley - HOME
4:00 PM - GREEN v. West Brookfield - HOME
1:00 PM - GOLD @ Auburn -- CANCELLED
NOTES:
Well, we made it though Week One. Great job by all the players and many thanks to all the parents, grandparents, siblings and friends for cheering them on and helping out with book-keeping, base umping, transportation, and general team spirit!
We have gained some players and lost some players throughout the first week of Fall Ball. As a result, the players on GOLD and WHITE are being re-evaluated for proper team placement. The goal of fall ball is to allow players the opportunity to explore new positions, develop and improve on skill levels, prepare for Spring, remain competitive with other teams and towns, and above all - TO HAVE FUN!
Stay tuned for updates and additional announcements!
9/12 5:30 PM GREEN @ Auburn - CANCELLED (Have fun at Camp Bournedale 6th graders!)
The schedule for 9/14 and 9/15 is as follows:
Saturday - 9/14
10:00 AM - WHITE v. North Brookfield - HOME
2:00 PM - GOLD v. Oxford - HOME
4:30 PM - GREEN v. North Brookfield - HOME
Sunday - 9/15
10:00 AM - GOLD v. Charlton - HOME
1:00 PM - WHITE v. Dudley - HOME
4:00 PM - GREEN v. West Brookfield - HOME
1:00 PM - GOLD @ Auburn -- CANCELLED
NOTES:
Well, we made it though Week One. Great job by all the players and many thanks to all the parents, grandparents, siblings and friends for cheering them on and helping out with book-keeping, base umping, transportation, and general team spirit!
We have gained some players and lost some players throughout the first week of Fall Ball. As a result, the players on GOLD and WHITE are being re-evaluated for proper team placement. The goal of fall ball is to allow players the opportunity to explore new positions, develop and improve on skill levels, prepare for Spring, remain competitive with other teams and towns, and above all - TO HAVE FUN!
Stay tuned for updates and additional announcements!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week One - Recap
What a great first (and full) weekend of Fall Baseball in Sturbridge! The weekend kicked off with the GREEN team hosting Grafton. It was so great to see so many fans at the field supporting our players! Both teams played well in the field and at the plate. with a special tip of the cap to Griffin and Roman for outstanding pitching. A special nod to Tim T for making it to third base on a dropped third strike! WTG, Tim!
A few more shots from yesterday's home opener.
Great job
Sturbridge GREEN!
The second game of the day brought Dudley to the Town Barn for a late morning match-up with Sturbridge WHITE (maybe we should call them the Sturbridge SIBLINGS!) Under beautiful blue skies, the kids batted, fielded, pitched, and ran the bases in an epic three hour game only to have it end in a tie score! Shout out to little Papi for a great hit!
Great game Sturbridge WHITE!
Our last game of the day took us east to Leicester where Sturbridge GOLD were defeated by the CLOCK! As the GOLD players were planning their rallying comeback, the game was called ... we had hit the two-hour time limit. Wait, what? Really? Such a bummer. Superb fielding by Evan H! The kids still had a great time in their first game of the fall ball season followed by a fun field trip to Sweet Kiwi!
A very special thank you to our floaters;
Daniel S and Alex Y.
These two outstanding boys participated in
all three games yesterday!
Sunday brought another early morning game as the GOLD team hosted Dudley. The players, once again, showed their passion for the game and had a blast playing! Solid pitching and base-running proved too much for the Dudley team as the GOLD took the win.
Our last home game for the weekend welcomed West Brookfield for a face-off with the fierce Sturbridge GREEN. WOW! What a game! The GREEN crushed WB in a Red Sox v Tigers (9/4/13) style whooping at Town Barn. Solid hits brought runner after runner across the plate. Griffin P's in the park home run most definitely topped the day - but kudos must also go to Callahan for a solid 3 RBI triple and JT's five strike-out streak. Well done, boys ... well done.
The Sturbridge WHITE finished off the weekend in Oxford and although I wasn't at the game, I understand the opposing team was made up of very young players. If anyone has more details and/or photos I can upload, please send them along!
I do my very best to represent the plays of the games accurately - if I've made any glaring mistakes, please, please let me know!
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