Softball Week in Review: Week 12; July 08 - July 14

Softball Week in Review: Week 12; July 08 - July 14

July 08, Sunday
Plundering as though the gold was pyrite, the Dirty Pirates went off half cocked on Half Cocked 15-6. The Pirates loaded only a few canons for this barrage and coasted to another victory.

July 02, Monday
Game 1, 6:00P at FoD: Sun Devils vs. Toyota of Clifton Park. Billed as the game of the night, a couple of top Northern teams set out to rearrange the division landscape. In the end, however, the battle ended as an 18-3 5 inning mercy rule rout for Toyota of Clifton Park. John C, who has had some control problems as of late, struggled in the 3rd when he had trouble locating his fastball; ultimately this lead to the only 3 runs the Sun Devils would score. A strike-out and a weak pop to Dan R at short truncated the Sun Devils' only rally as Toyota hung zeroes on them for all other innings. The Toyota offense proved a mark of consistency, scoring in four of the five innings. Every Toyota batter reached base at least twice while Mike H was a perfect 4 for 4. Overall, Toyota racked up 18 hits--five for extra bases--and took 8 walks; a lethal combination of power and patience. "That's what this lineup can do..." noted Toyota manager John C. Toyota also played solid, if not stellar defense with impressive work all around. This was another important victory over a competitive division rival that will help set up Toyota's hopeful playoff seeding down the road.

Game 2, 6:15P at Nott 1: EYS slipped past Skyline Diner, 16-14, to sweep the season series. Skyline has played EYS tough and suffered another two run loss to the Big Blue Machine. Combined scoring for the season series is 29-25.

Game 3, 6:15P at Swift: Master Batters vs. Anarchy. This game was rescheduled to Friday, July 13 at JCC 2.

July 13, Friday
In a game Master Batters wish was rescheduled to never, Anarchy continued their mastery over their playoff foes from last year with a resounding 24-3 victory. "Our lineup really clicked.." said Anarchy's firebrand manager, the diminutive, blonde Stacey D, temporarily incarnating the legend of Captain Obvious. Despite an Anarchy lineup that simply raked its way through the game and the overwhelming lopsided nature of the score, Master Batters' manager offered his take: "How many soft bouncers did they have go through the infield? That was unbelievable luck on their part..." Apparently, 3700' of line drives and fly balls by Joe, Phil, John C, Pete G, Dale W, and Justin R were conveniently lumped into the "soft bouncer" category. In the Anarchy goodwill gesture of the game, Justin R launched a towering pop up behind the plate that the Master Batters' catcher athletically laid out for in an all star caliber grab--it was her first catch...ever. A round of applause from both teams saluted her effort. "It was a really great play..." noted Justin R, adding "I just missed it."


Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 9-0, Remain in 1st place

Dirty Pirates: 7-4, No game leaves the Pirates at bay

EYS: 9-1, EYS maintains their grip on 1st place

Anarchy: 8-1, Anarchy remains in 3rd place in Lynn's Rec AL

Toyota of Clifton Park: 9-1, the win moves Toyota into 1st for the moment in Andy's League Men North

Softball Week in Review: Week 11; July 01 - July 07

July 01, Sunday
The Dirty Pirates pillaged and plundered and looted the Grim Reapers 25-5 in a sun drenched bore-fest. After the game, the Grim Reapers manager offered this conditional to Pirates' manager Deryl B "If a few bounces went our way, we had you guys."

July 02, Monday
Game 1, 6:15P at Nott 2: EYS sweeps the two game season series by dominating The Infidels once again 16-1. Combined scoring for the series is EYS: 42, Infidels: 7. Ouch.

Game 2, 9:00P at Bleecker: Toyota of Clifton Park defeats Toyota of Clifton Park II, 9 - 0, to take the first ever Toyota Cup. A well played game by both sides that featured a combined 56 plate appearances, no walks, 1 HBP, 2 ROE, and 2 K's. Brevity was the order of the night as the game lasted a bit over an hour. John C was dominant in the circle facing 5 batters over the minimum in 7 innings of work. He issued one free pass when he hit Dave B on the derriere in the 6th. Dave B was also the only Toyota II base-runner to reach 2B. A good FB and effective use of off-speed pitches had Toyota II off balance all night that combined with stellar defense stunted the Toyota II attack. Despite the notoriously choppy infield at Bleecker, Toyota played fault free. Bob S was impressive at 1B ranging deep to grab 2 pop ups--one in the 1st and one in the 4th--and hoovering several scorched grounders. "Plays like that are huge..." said manager John C, "they shorten the innings and deflate the other team. He had an excellent night over there." The OF also stifled any hope for Toyota II. Pete G, Mike H, Garry S, and Brian S clairvoyantly roamed the OF--always standing where Toyota II placed the ball. Despite having only 30 PA over 6 innings, Toyota made efficient use of their 13 base-runners in plating 9 of them. Fred C added some pop for Toyota with a 3 run shot in the 4th.

July 03, Tuesday
Anarchy swept the season series against rival American Legion with a close 9-7* victory. The game, however, did not play as close as the final score. "They had a lot of help from the guy wearing blue..." noted Justin R who took another shot off his body on the woeful infield at JCC 2, adding "He really kept them in the game..." Mike H powered a blast to deep RC into the volley ball court ultimately for an HR. When John C followed suit, it was ruled a grounds rule double. There was also a few suspect calls at 2B and 3B. "He should've been called out at 2B..." said Anarchy manager Stacey D referring to a 2nd inning play where Legion base-runner Josh took out Anarchy 2B Nicole R without trying to avoid contact. "That's the problem with this league, they don't know their own rules well enough to enforce them." added Stacey D. Regardless, behind a good pitching performance by Chris and some solid IF and OF defense, Anarchy was able to overcome both opponents.

*Anarchy has the score correctly as 9-7. The league has the score incorrectly reported as 9-8.

July 05, Thursday
The Dirty Pirates slumped their way to another woeful loss to long time rivals Paddy's Pub (formerly Cafe Hollywood, Bazooko Circus, and Underdogs), 11-5. "That was awful..." complained manager John C, "We handed them the game. Bad defense combined with non-existent offense is not a recipe for victory. They played well enough to not refuse our gift." The Pirates managed only 7 base-runners on 7 hits. "We had that many?" asked John C with a hint of sarcasm. Despite the poor overall affair, the Pirates managed a couple highlights including a horizontal layout catch by Pete G and a grand slam by Mike H.

July 06, Friday
Toyota played its second game of the week on a dusty and blistering hot Field of Dreams against old nemesis Balls Deep. It's been several years since both teams have played each other when Balls Deep embarrassed Toyota in a regular season fall game. This time Toyota would distance themselves from ugly history and grind out a staunch 15-11 victory behind the sturdy pitching of John C. Despite his slow start, John C collected himself, minimized damage and gave his team a chance to win. "After warming up, I was light headed and queasy. I couldn't throw with any velocity, so I started out exclusively throwing off speed. Not really a recipe for success..." noted the pitcher. The sun baked field also created some interesting defensive situations. "The OF was so hard, the ball just takes off..." said Steve F, adding "It was ridiculous." But after two innings of posting goose eggs, Toyota's offense started to heat up posting a run in the 3rd, 2 in the 4th, 2 in the 5th and finally tying the game at 8 with 3 in the 6th. After exchanging 2's in the 7th with Balls Deep, Toyota finally broke it open in the top of the 8th with 5 runs capped by a 2 run blast by Pete G. Offensive production was littered throughout the lineup with the majority of Toyota batters collecting 2 or 3 hits. Brian S got off the snide with a game winning 2 RBI hard bouncing double that pounded through the infield. "It wasn't a pretty game..." said manager John C, "but I was proud that we never quit and continued to grind especially in that kind of heat. The aesthetics of the game may have been lacking, but it was an impressive team win."

Toyota plays the undefeated Sun Devils next Tuesday, July 10 in a game that has major implications for the North standings.    


Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 8-0, Remain in 1st by 1/2 a game over Bourbon St Reloaded (7-0)

Dirty Pirates: 7-4, Another loss drops the Pirates to 7th in the North

EYS: 8-1, Their 8th win moves them 2 games up on Fiscal Hitters

Anarchy: 7-1, Despite the win, Anarchy remains in 3rd place in Lynn's Rec AL

Toyota of Clifton Park: 8-1, another week and another pair of wins moves Toyota up to 3rd in the North

Softball Week in Review: Week 10; June 24 - June 30

June 24, Sunday
Arrrrrrrrrrr...the Dirty Pirates be stuck at sea. Lootin' and plunderin' will hav' t' wait.

June 25, Monday
The Pirates snoozed through an 11-2 victory over Aina's Sirens at FoD. "Avast! Post-tourney hangover be tough on th' sea dogs..." grumbled Captain John C "No Talent."

June 27, Wednesday
Anarchy dropped its first game of the season to nemesis Farm Family, 12-11. "It'll be a little different come playoffs..." proclaimed Anarchy's manager, the diminutive yet spunky Stacey D, aka "The Hammer". Anarchy's sloppy infield work essentially handed the game to Farm Family who effectively employed an intentional walk and a couple "swinging bunts." "It's bush league play..." complained John C, "...but that's who they are. We'll get them next time." Clean, hard-nosed play by The Hammer helped maintain a tie game going into the top of the 7th. With the go ahead run at third and a fly ball out to left-center, Farm Family sent the runner who froze momentarily when she heard a laser thrown by Pete G bounce next to her to settle right in the glove of Stacey D. The Hammer picked the ball clean and leaped to defend the plate and to place a fierce hit/tag on the unsuspecting runner. "She's 4'6" of animal ferocity." Noted an awed spectator. "She expanded the meaning of her Hammer moniker." said John C, who vowed never to take home with the Hammer covering the plate. "I had some anger issues to work out..." quipped Stacey D.

June 28, Thursday
Game 1, 6:00P at Ridgefield #1: Toyota thumped Duke's Barber Shop 10-5 at the big field on the Ridge. Toyota was looking forward to beefing up their run differential against Duke's, but the plan was foiled when Duke's used a couple of non-roster players including their pitcher who represented a vast improvement over their roster pitcher. John "Daisuke" C took the circle for Toyota, and despite a slow start through the first two innings, found his groove and proceeded to blow away Duke's batters through the next 4 innings and finished with 7 K's and 4 BB's. "It's all about upper body rotation..." noted catcher Jeremy B, "He has to do that to be consistent and effective." Brian S led Toyota's offense with a perfect day at the plate while Ernie P added some punch with an HR blast that landed in Jim C's back yard.

Game 2, 6:15P at Nott Rd #1: Anarchy cruised to a 23-4 victory over the hapless Capital Crunk. "They were awful...it was an ugly game..." said Justin R. "I felt bad when I hit an opposite field shot...but what are you supposed to do?" "We could have scored 40..." commented sub Steve F, "but we kind of went station to station after awhile. No need to pile on." Manager/catcher Stacey D was at it again with another savage play at the plate. "I tagged him right in the **groin**" noted the Hammer, while adding "I hope he's OK." 

June 29, Friday
Toyota pounded nemesis Dirty Swingers 13-9 at Field of Dreams. John "Daisuke" C, who made his second start in as many nights, clearly labored through the game. He struggled to find consistency of mechanics, but had enough stuff to keep Dirty Swingers off balance with an occasionally effective fastball and a dirty knuckle ball. "He should've stuck to the knuckle..." noted umpire Vinnie P. Despite his struggles, John C again struck out 7 while walking 5 and offered the following regarding his line "Since I tweaked my landing leg while batting at Nott, my control has been off. I have to throw more strikes like I did in my first four starts..." Playing a hunch, the manager batted Steve F lead-off for the first time this season and Steve obliged his prescience with a 2 for 3, 1 Walk game at the plate. "I see him (Dirty Swingers' pitcher) really well..." noted Steve who also made a nice sliding catch in foul territory into the fence to help out his belabored pitcher. Ron S belted the game difference; a grand slam bomb deep to left center. Sloppy base-running stalled Toyota's offense in the later innings. Twice, hard line drives to the Swingers SF resulted in a caught advancing. "We ran ourselves right out of a couple innings..." stated Toyota manager John C, "Verification of catch or miss on hard line-drives to a close fielder before advancing is important. If it's in front of the base-runner, it's on him. If not, it's on the base coach. A little conservatism is good...I'd rather take one out in those situations than two..."  At 6-1, Toyota is poised to move up in the division with a Toyota Cup victory this Monday, July 2.

Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 7-0, Remain in 1st by 1/2 a game over Bourbon St Reloaded (6-0)

Dirty Pirates: 7-3, A win and a loss has the Pirates in 5th place in the North

EYS: 7-1, With no games this week and another loss by Fiscal Hitters, EYS remains in 1st place

Anarchy: 6-1, Their first loss drops Anarchy to 3rd place in Lynn's AL

Toyota of Clifton Park: 6-1, Despite two wins this week, Toyota is stuck in neutral and remain in 4th in the North

Softball Week in Review: Week 9; June 17 - June 23

Softball Week in Review: Week 9; June 17 - June 23

June 17, Sunday
The Dirty Pirates found themselves no foe to plunder.

June 18, Monday
An ugly start by Toyota pitcher John C was overshadowed by Toyota's offense in a 20-15 slug-fest. Poor command and a stiff wind blowing out dead left doomed this start for his first stinker of the season. "I had nothing out there tonight; but, I'll take a W any way they come..." said Toyota manager John C. "I'm happy our offense fired on all cylinders. Sometimes that needs to carry a team..." Garry S pitched 4+ innings of solid relief that, combined with solid defense, gave Toyota bats a chance to win the game. Shortstop Dan R turned in a fine 3 hit, 2 doubles night at the plate to effectively erase his worst offensive showing of the season against Reggeneron last week. Ron S, Garry S, and Steve F also turned in 3 hit nights at the plate to motorize the offense. Mike H provided some punch with Toyota's only HR of the night.

June 19, Tuesday
EYS pushed Skyline Diner,  the commissioner's team, around for a 13-11 win. Despite the stone cold bats of John C, Eric G, and Pete G, EYS's offense carried the team to victory. "Sometimes you have to win like that..." said EYS manager Deron S, "...but we really shouldn't have let them hang around like that. I'll take the win, though."

June 20, Wednesday
Game 1, 6:15P @ JCC: Anarchy blasted a dumbfounded Swifty's Landsharks 15-0 in a statement game to their 4-1 foe upon entering the game. "Our bats were hot tonight..." said fill-in manager John C, "...and our defense, while barely tested, played well. It was a solid all around effort by the team." Stacey D, the Hammer, once again led the way with her bat scorching a series of line drive blasts through the left side. Pete G, John C and call-up Steve F also added some punch to the melee.

Game 2, 9:00P @ Bleecker: MJ's Auto Group, confident from solid play against division contenders, looked to even their record against the surly Pirates. After MJ's took a 3-0 lead at the end of the 1st, it looked as though their wish may come true. The Pirates, however, showed they were in the mood to plunder when John C opened the top of the 2nd with a booming triple to straightaway center. The Pirates mixed in a series of hard hit singles and doubles and a few walks to drop a 10 spot on MJ's and take a commanding lead they would never relinquish. The Pirates employed a classic strategy of attrition for the remainder of the skirmish and were rewarded with an 18-10 victory. Adding to the effort, Lauren H ripped a solid line drive past third, Kara F dropped a couple of hits over an unsuspecting infield, Brandi G cracked a nice single, and Stacey D, the Hammer, blasted a shot through third. Pitching through immense pain, Deryl B hurled a gutsy game while skillfully maneuvering around several defensive lapses. Dave G powered a deep shot to left for the Pirates sole HR blast of the game.

June 21, Thursday
EYS played its second game in three nights against a clearly over-matched D&R Paving. Paper matchups, however, don't always play to expectations. John C, who pitched this team to a couple of championships and several championship appearances, made his first start in the circle for EYS this season covering for an absent Eric G. With a dazzling array of cutters, two-seamers, sinkers and knucklers, John C turned in a performance that can only make one ask "Why doesn't he pitch much anymore?" "I do what's asked..." said John C, adding "...but I know what I can do and I was determined to let this game serve as a reminder." John C pitched through some spotty defense and a frustrating lack of offense to lead EYS to a 7-5 victory. Kevin S made several stellar defensive plays at SS and in large part carried the offense. Pete G did his part covering a ridiculous amount of ground in LF while recording five putouts. "They all look like cans of corn when he's out there..." said an appreciative John C. "Good defense and great pitching made up for our struggles at the plate." concluded a relieved Deron S, manager of EYS and owner of a broken clipboard. 

June 22, Friday
The Pirates snoozed through a 7-4 loss to the Honey Nut Ichiros. A combination of uninspired defense and offense led to Pirates third loss of the season. "You have to win the games where you only give up 7 runs..." grumbled manager John C. "We need to play better on that field (Hoffman). Too many fly ball outs and too many missed opportunities on defense..." The Pirates face a quick turnaround with another game on Monday, June 25th. Additionally, many Pirates are playing in the Sweeney Memorial Tournament at Knickerbacker Fields in Troy over the weekend. 

Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 7-0, 1st by 1/2 a game over Bourbon St Reloaded (6-0)

Dirty Pirates: 7-3, 5th place in the North

EYS: 7-1, Combined with a loss by Fiscal Hitters, EYS moves into 1st place

Anarchy: 5-0, Although undefeated, rain-outs and rescheduled games keep Anarchy in 2nd place to Farm Family

Toyota of Clifton Park: 4-1, Toyota moves up to 4th place in the North

Softball Week in Review: Week 8; June 10 - June 16

June 10, Sunday
The Dirty Pirates found themselves engaged in a raucous skirmish with No Glove No Love. Both teams entered the fray undefeated, but the Pirates plundered a victory before heading back out to sea and sending their foes to bitter lamenting. This was no ordinary battle as No Glove No Love is comprised of long time Pirates' foes from Cool Runnings and Softballs who today found themselves with no magic bat. The Pirates defeated this coed B team while employing two EH's in their lineup--like they have for all their Sunday battles. From the first illegal pitch thrown by No Glove's starting pitcher to their last flailing plate appearance, No Glove got no love from the Dirty Pirates. Deryl B pitched another fine game and the Pirates plundered more booty.

June 11, Monday
A cockey EYS was taught some humility by Schmood Said Heads in a hard fought 5-4 loss.

June 12, Tuesday
Anarchy and Toyota of Clifton Parked were denied play by rainy weather.

June 14, Thursday
The Pirates pushed Road Warriors around at Bishop Maginn for a 12-9 lootin'. Road Warriors have improved since the Pirates last played them, but not enough to defeat an uninspired Pirate assault.

EYS punished Schmood Said Heads in a 19-5 blowout. So much for a dramatic re-match.

Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 7-0, 1st by 1/2 a game over Bourbon St Reloaded (6-0)

Dirty Pirates: 5-2, hang on to 3rd place in the North

EYS: 5-1, The loss drops them to 2nd place to the undefeated Fiscal Hitters

Anarchy: 4-0, Idled by rain, fall to 2nd place by 1 game to Farm Family

Toyota of Clifton Park: 3-1, Stuck in neutral by rain, Toyota remains in 5th place in the North

Softball Week in Review: Week 7; June 03 - June 09

June 03, Sunday

The Dirty Pirates fought two battles and earned two victories. They beat Evil Empire 14-7 and destroyed wannabees Cousin's Construction 34-5.

Game 1: The Pirates were tipsy from late night grog leading to a false sense of hope for Evil Empire. Their lust for loot, however, was too much and the Pirates launched a late innings cannonade to plunder the booty. Deryl B pitched a fine game and recovered from a couple of early mistakes.

Game 2: Cousin's Construction, cocky from their .500 record, swaggered onto the field striking an imposing image with their sparkling uniforms of black pants and green/gold shirts. The Pirates were unfazed by such a dazzling display of style and doled out a 34-5 pasting in appreciation. As soon as John C toed the rubber for the Pirates, the Cousin's had no hope. The Pirates launched multiple cannon barrages to pound the Cousin's silly while John C toyed with them mercilessly. Pirates outfielders complained of boredom on the way to the Cousin's deconstruction. When the smoke cleared, the Pirates could be seen walking away with the loot for a celebratory round of grog. 

June 05, Tuesday

Rain spared the faithless from an inevitable drubbing by EYS.

June 06, Wednesday

The league dumped a short notice make up double header on the Pirates who could only muster a split on the fake field at Hoffman.

Game 1: The Pirates attacked early and often against Colonie Beverage and rode the tides to a solid 8-2 victory. Pete G put on a defensive clinic in left field to support a competent start from Deryl B.

Game 2: The Pirates came out flat in their second battle and misfired their way to a 14-4 loss to Alcoballics. The Pirate defense was as porous as a rotting hull and the offense offered no support for a struggling John C. 

June 07, Thursday

The Pirates returned to the fake field at Hoffman to make battle with a surging Myke Hawke's Plowing. John C toed the rubber for a 2nd straight start and this time had complete command of his arsenal. "It's like anything..." said the Cap'n, "I need work to stay sharp...and lately, I'm not getting that work..." The Pirates attacked early and then fought a battle of attrition to plow Myke Hawke's to their 4th defeat.

June 08, Friday

Toyota: Playing their first game in three weeks, Toyota looked rusty after the green flag was waved. Troubled defense and some "well placed" hits put Toyota in a 6-2 hole to Regeneron at the end of the 1st. Strong pitching from John C and timely offense from Pete G, Ras, and Brian S turned the deficit into a 1 run lead into the 5th. Regeneron added 5 more runs for an 11-8 lead after the 6th. Toyota tied the game in the 7th with 3, but failed to capitalize on a bases loaded opportunity. A 7th inning goose egg forced the game into extra innings. Toyota turned the tables on Regeneron and took full advantage of a huge E7 that ultimately led to 7 runs in the top of the 8th. Toyota quietly put Regeneron to sleep in the bottom of the inning for an exciting W.

Anarchy: Behind The Hammer's 4-6 offensive tour de force, Anarchy made sure the Merry Monks abstained from victory in a 29-14 spiritual event.

Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 7-0, 1st by a game over Bourbon St Reloaded (5-0)

Dirty Pirates: 4-2, 3rd place in the North

EYS: 4-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Fiscal Hitters (3-0)

Anarchy: 4-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Farm Family

Toyota of Clifton Park: 3-1, Toyota remains in 5th place in the North

Softball Week in Review: Week 6; May 27 - June 02

May 27, Sunday
The Sunday Dirty Pirates had no game scheduled.

May 29, Tuesday
The Toyota Cup was washed out.

May 30, Wednesday
Stormy weather prevented the Dirty Pirates from setting sail.

May 31, Thursday
EYS laid waste to the Infidels who ironically had faith the mercy rule would prevent further humiliation. EYS pummeled the faithless 26-6.

June 01, Friday
Anarchy smashed O'Toole's 25-2. Somehow the game was even more lopsided than the score indicates. Stacey D, The Hammer, led the way in a dazzling offensive display worthy of her moniker. All Anarchists--except for semi-invalid John C--pounded the feeble offerings of O'Toole's and left most lusting for better competition.

Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 4-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Bourbon St Reloaded (3-0)

Dirty Pirates: 2-1, Continued rain leaves the Pirates at bay

EYS: 4-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Fiscal Hitters (3-0)

Anarchy: 3-0, With their third win, Anarchy takes sole possession of 1st place 1/2 game over Farm Family

Toyota of Clifton Park: 2-1, A rain idled Toyota remains stuck in 5th place in the North

Softball Week in Review: Week 5; May 20 - May 26

May 20, Sunday
John C and Deryl B mustered the troops for another scintillating Pirates plunderin'. Like Milton Berle, they took out just enough to defeat an overmatched Bobby T's 6-0 on a beautiful late and lazy Sunday afternoon. Deryl B, after tweaking his mechanics with his crusty pitching coach, hurled a slow pitch beauty. "My goto pitch had movement that it lacked all season. I felt good out there..." exclaimed Deryl B while proving one is never too old to learn. Pete G, Dustin T, and Kim W swarmed in the OF and snared fly balls like loot from the heavens. John C--who had a good view of the action from RF--zipped a throw to 3B early on to freeze would be runs thus paving the way for a shut-out. The Pirates never had a sustained rally, but on a day when one run would suffice, Pete G and Dustin T provided more than enough support with a pair of 2 run blasts. The Pirates take Memorial weekend off and resume their siege on the league with a June 3 double banger.
 
May 21, Monday
EYS was washed out.
 
Anarchy earned a rain soaked victory over American Legion: 12-6.
 
May 22, Tuesday
Rain fell, the league waved the red flag and Toyota stayed in the pits. The crew prepares for the first ever Toyota Cup next Tuesday, May 29.
 
May 24, Thursday
Colonie Beverage was looting the woeful Dirty Pirates until rain mercifully washed the Pirates' crimes away. Colonie Beverage Diablos were leading 5 - 2 in the bottom of the 4th. The bottom of the inning just started; there was no count, no outs, no runs, and no base runners. The umpire reported an incorrect game state--an issue that needs to be resolved with the league.

Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 4-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Bourbon St Reloaded (3-0)

Dirty Pirates: 2-1

EYS: 3-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Fiscal Hitters (2-0)

Anarchy: 2-0, Tied for 1st with the Senators

Toyota of Clifton Park: 2-1, 5th North Division

Softball Week in Review: Week 4; May 13 - May 18

The Dirty Pirates Sunday team sacked One-ders 12-2. John C, making his first slow pitch start of the season, toyed with them for 5 innings before manager Deryl B yanked the lefty for no other reason than because. While the Pirates offense was stalled for most of the game, they were never in peril.

On Monday, EYS pounded a hapless Media Logic 15-0 despite rain and mud. EYS started short handed, but Media Logic could not capitalize on the two old guys in the outfield.

EYS played again on Thursday and punished Scared Hitless for their bad pun. The 20-3 drubbing fails to fully capture the lopsided nature of the game.

Toyota of Clifton Park Suffered their first defeat of the season 8-6 to a revitalized Matchbox. Playing short handed, Toyota was sloppy in the field and never gained any traction on offense. It surely wasn't a great start by John C--who issued 3 walks and dealt 2 K's--but he gave his team a chance for a W. Toyota never waved the white flag--battling to the end while finishing the game with the go ahead run at the plate.

The Dirty Pirates surrendered to the weather.

Anarchy had no scheduled game.


Records and Standings

Dirty Pirates Sunday: 3-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Reloaded (2-0)

Dirty Pirates: 2-1, 6th North Division

EYS: 3-0, 1st by 1/2 game over Fiscal Hitters (2-0)

Anarchy: 1-0, 1st

Toyota of Clifton Park: 2-1, 4th North Division

Softball Week in Review: Week 1 - 3

Week 1 (April 22 - 29)
A slightly revamped Toyota of Clifton Park men team opened the season with a 9-6 victory over Trollops. Russ's mush couldn't hold back sluggish Toyota bats that provided just enough offense for the win.

Week 2 (April 29 - May 5)
Week 2 started out with a double dose of Dirty Pirates--weekday and Sunday teams.

Dirty Pirates II (Sunday) pasted Blue Barracudas from beginning to end; 19-4. Deryl B started in the circle and gave the opposition a heavy dose of the blues.

The Dirty Pirates were as sluggish as Dirty Pirates II were on fire mustering only 6 runs with a pathetic dose of poor defense. A round of keel-hauling should inspire the troops. The Dirty Pirates quietly surrendered 9-6.

On Monday, Toyota of Clifton Park pounded Ship's Pub 17-1. Toyota fired on all cylinders--strong defense, pitching, and a surging offense that showed patience and power with 13 walks and 3 blasts.

Stacey D's--The Hammer--Anarchy saw their week washed away by inclement weather. Booooo!

The Dirty Pirates set out to plunder a victory against Legion of Doom and succeeded despite sluggish bats and uninspired defense. Regardless, they happily took the 10-6 win and the loot.

Week 3 (May 6 - May 12)
Dirty Pirates II pasted their nemesis Panthers, 12-11, despite a surely umpire who seemed to work for their foes. Employing their standard 12 person lineup, the Pirates opened up a 9-0 lead from which the Panthers could never claw back. Offensively, Dustin T led the way for the Pirates with 3 bombs. Relishing their booty, the Pirates enjoyed grog and darts late into the night.

On Monday, Anarchy finally played their first game and with the help of a 13 run 3rd, dominated Red Robin 17-1. Stacey D--the Hammer-showed her team how to do it with a scorching line drive over third base. The rest of the Anarchists followed and the hit parade ensued.

The Dirty Pirates closed out a successful week of softball by plundering an undefeated "The Voodoo", 13-9, who tried, but could not hex the Pirates. Despite The Voodoo needling 5 runs over the 2nd and 3rd innings, the Pirates refused to surrender and answered with a 5 spot at the bottom of the 3rd. Deryl B shut out The Voodoo in the 4th to which the Pirate offense enthusiastically responded with a 6 spot in their half of the inning. After another Voodoo naught in the 5th, the Pirates--through sloppy D--allowed the Voodoo to creep back in with double 2's in the 6th and 7th. The Pirates fended off the siege by posting a couple more runs to secure victory. Special mention goes to Pirate Pete G who cast bodily health to the wind while making a series of great plays in left field.