Dirty Pirate Hookers: Game 1 Summary
Dirty Pirate Hookers: Opening Day!!!
Dirty Pirate Hookers: 7
Gold Coin Runnings: 6
4/30, Thurs, 6:00 PM @ Bishop Maginn
Spring is a time for renewal...a fitting metaphor for the 2009 Dirty Pirate Hookers.
After a disappointing '08 season and the defection of several players, the loyal core of the Dirty Pirate Hookers re-grouped and rebuilt the team with new friends and talent. Although the roster includes only four players from the original team, the DPH attitude remains the same. Christina C, Steve F, Mike F, and John C moved forward to find new players worthy of the name Dirty Pirate Hooker. "I can't say enough about Christina, Steve, and Mike..." said GM/Manager John C, "their loyalty saved the team. They embody the spirit that was the genesis of the team in the first place...good people and good players who enjoy playing the game to win and having fun..."
The rebuilt roster includes several players new to the league--Colleen B, Kristen D, Shaye H, and Tahnee H and several veteran league players--Garry S, Justin V, Scott J, and Warren S. Despite the many new additions, John C refused to characterize the '09 season as a rebuilding season: "No, I wouldn't say the Hookers are rebuilding...that sounds too much like a built in excuse for failure. We'll win or lose with the talent we have...and though it's early, I like our talent. Furthermore, I want to publically welcome the new Pirates to the team..."
In previous years, the Dirty Pirate Hookers were known for lavish press conferences that among other things, welcomed new players to the team. "Our budget didn't allow for that this season..." said John C, "the sour economy effected our operations, too..."
In contrast to an offseason of change, the Pirates opened their season facing a familiar foe, Gold Coin Runnings (Cool Runnings), with a familiar result--a victory. Gold Coin Runnings were the perfect initiation for the new Pirates and indicative of the rough seas ahead. "They're always a good team--strong offense, tight defense...but I haven't lost to them yet..." said John C, "...and I told a few new Hookers that I didn't plan to start now..." In tried and true DPH fashion, the Pirates won with strong pitching, smart defense, and enough offense.
The Pirates opened the new season with a single to right center and a hard double through the hole by Scott J. Garry S ripped a double past 2B to plate his first RBI's as a Hooker. Gold Coin's response fell short while scoring only a run in their half of the 1st.
The Pirates offense started the top of the 2nd in auspicious fashion when Eric O, Kristen D, and Steve F reached by singles. Steve F's RBI single was all the offense the Hookers could muster as they left the bases loaded. With John C settling in on the mound, Gold Coin was shut out in the bottom of the inning.
The Pirates renewed their assault in the top of the 3rd and plundered 3 more runs on consecutive singles by Christina C and Scott J and a smashed double by Garry S for his 3rd and 4th RBI's of the day. A convenient walk to Steve F plated Garry S for the Hookers 3rd run of the inning. Gold Coin mustered an insufficient 2 run reply as John C regrouped from an opening triple and a pair of singles.
The Pirates pilfered no more runs through the 4th, 5th, and 6th innings. "We'd get runners on..." said the captain "...but we couldn't push them across..." Instead, the Pirates relied on their other strengths--pitching and defense--to maintain the lead through the drought.
Hampered by a tender quad, low draft, and a lack of talent, the captain shrunk a sure HR to a triple to open the top of the 7th. Fortunately, he was bailed out by his willing crew for a much needed insurance run. After a quick out to open the bottom of the 7th, Gold Coin plated a run courtesy of the bottom of their order. John C then coerced a pair of shallow pop ups out of the top of the order to secure the booty. After the game, the captain liked what he saw from the new Pirates while adding "Our offense was sluggish...we stranded too many base runners. Our defense was good, but I know it can be better...but that's minor stuff, it was a good win. The new Hookers did well..."
Game 2 pits the DPH against refugees from the Saturday League: Road Warriors.
After a disappointing '08 season and the defection of several players, the loyal core of the Dirty Pirate Hookers re-grouped and rebuilt the team with new friends and talent. Although the roster includes only four players from the original team, the DPH attitude remains the same. Christina C, Steve F, Mike F, and John C moved forward to find new players worthy of the name Dirty Pirate Hooker. "I can't say enough about Christina, Steve, and Mike..." said GM/Manager John C, "their loyalty saved the team. They embody the spirit that was the genesis of the team in the first place...good people and good players who enjoy playing the game to win and having fun..."
The rebuilt roster includes several players new to the league--Colleen B, Kristen D, Shaye H, and Tahnee H and several veteran league players--Garry S, Justin V, Scott J, and Warren S. Despite the many new additions, John C refused to characterize the '09 season as a rebuilding season: "No, I wouldn't say the Hookers are rebuilding...that sounds too much like a built in excuse for failure. We'll win or lose with the talent we have...and though it's early, I like our talent. Furthermore, I want to publically welcome the new Pirates to the team..."
In previous years, the Dirty Pirate Hookers were known for lavish press conferences that among other things, welcomed new players to the team. "Our budget didn't allow for that this season..." said John C, "the sour economy effected our operations, too..."
In contrast to an offseason of change, the Pirates opened their season facing a familiar foe, Gold Coin Runnings (Cool Runnings), with a familiar result--a victory. Gold Coin Runnings were the perfect initiation for the new Pirates and indicative of the rough seas ahead. "They're always a good team--strong offense, tight defense...but I haven't lost to them yet..." said John C, "...and I told a few new Hookers that I didn't plan to start now..." In tried and true DPH fashion, the Pirates won with strong pitching, smart defense, and enough offense.
The Pirates opened the new season with a single to right center and a hard double through the hole by Scott J. Garry S ripped a double past 2B to plate his first RBI's as a Hooker. Gold Coin's response fell short while scoring only a run in their half of the 1st.
The Pirates offense started the top of the 2nd in auspicious fashion when Eric O, Kristen D, and Steve F reached by singles. Steve F's RBI single was all the offense the Hookers could muster as they left the bases loaded. With John C settling in on the mound, Gold Coin was shut out in the bottom of the inning.
The Pirates renewed their assault in the top of the 3rd and plundered 3 more runs on consecutive singles by Christina C and Scott J and a smashed double by Garry S for his 3rd and 4th RBI's of the day. A convenient walk to Steve F plated Garry S for the Hookers 3rd run of the inning. Gold Coin mustered an insufficient 2 run reply as John C regrouped from an opening triple and a pair of singles.
The Pirates pilfered no more runs through the 4th, 5th, and 6th innings. "We'd get runners on..." said the captain "...but we couldn't push them across..." Instead, the Pirates relied on their other strengths--pitching and defense--to maintain the lead through the drought.
Hampered by a tender quad, low draft, and a lack of talent, the captain shrunk a sure HR to a triple to open the top of the 7th. Fortunately, he was bailed out by his willing crew for a much needed insurance run. After a quick out to open the bottom of the 7th, Gold Coin plated a run courtesy of the bottom of their order. John C then coerced a pair of shallow pop ups out of the top of the order to secure the booty. After the game, the captain liked what he saw from the new Pirates while adding "Our offense was sluggish...we stranded too many base runners. Our defense was good, but I know it can be better...but that's minor stuff, it was a good win. The new Hookers did well..."
Game 2 pits the DPH against refugees from the Saturday League: Road Warriors.
| Boxscore | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
| DPH | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | |
| Gold Coin Runnings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Player | Slot | Pos | PA | AB | H | BB | IBB | HBP | ROE | CI | OS | K | SF | S | EB | CA | GIDP | 1B | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | ROB | Avg | OBP | Slg |
| Todd S | 1 | LF | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.250 |
| Christina C | 2 | 2B | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 |
| Scott J | 3 | SS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.750 |
| Colleen B | 4 | C/1B | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Garry S | 5 | SF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Shaye H | 6 | 3B/EH | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Eric O | 7 | 1B/EH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.667 | 0.500 |
| Kristen D | 8 | RF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.333 |
| Steve F | 9 | CF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.500 | 0.667 | 0.500 |
| Tahnee H | 10 | EH/3B | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.000 |
| Mike F | 11 | EH/C | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.000 |
| John C | 12 | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 1.000 |
| Totals: | 39 | 35 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 0.257 | 0.436 | 0.371 |
