Game 12 & 13: Turner-ed Inside Out and Massacre Battered

"Dare I Say...En Fuego!"

• I mean, call the fucking fire department. David Johanson AKA Buster Poindexter isn't the only one "Feelin' Hot Hot Hot!". No sir. We're on an epic roll for the ages. In all my years on this team I don't ever recall stringing together this type finish after an 0-3 start. Once again efficiently eliminating a tough team and throttling the lesser. Assuming the last game goes like I think it will, either a win or a no show, we put a 10-4 stamp on the regular season winning 10 of the last 11. Get the hose!!!

• Game 12:
• Bears 8
• Turner 0

• Game 13:
• Bears 16
• Master Batters 5

Season: 9-4

========================================================== The Positives & Negatives: 

• Defense: Starting to feel like a broken record. In a real good way. Basically flawless in game one - once again, no runs scored. And a LARGE part of that shut out is the gravity defying, SportsCenter clip worthy, web gem of a snare in the bottom of the 6th with two on (in scoring position) and two out by Pete "Lie-ps". Jaw dropping. We're all aware of the mini-circus that occurred in the next game but let's not dwell on it. We pulled it together in the long run.
• Pitching: Broken record pt. 2. I mean, it's getting as old as our hurler himself - and that's fine with me!! Put your head around this - 14 innings, no walks, no runs. I mean, in the type of game were playing that's pretty damn amazing. Bennett Koufax just brings it week to week. And "The Rook", despite what he says, took it to 'em quite nicely in the second game. Yeah, they got a few hits, but I think one their five runs was earned. I mean, come on! Well done lads. 

• Hitting: Looking over the book it's clear some had a tough night, but overall some real good hitting. John and Jose crushed RBI producing dingers but the batting title of the night belongs to Jimmy "The Visor" Varian. 6-7 and hit for the cycle combining games. Two singles, a double, two triples, and a home run totaling 5 RBI's. And lets not forget the base clearing single attained while injured. You sir are a warrior. 

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And now it's time for the Bears "Geico Player of the Game Award"! This award is given to the player or players that show outstanding play in the field, at the plate, or in the bar. Whether it be heroic, game saving, or shatting one's pants sliding into third, this award is akin to saving a buddies life in combat.

And now, presenting this weeks winners... Pete "Leapin'" Lie and Jimmy "The Visor" Varian!!!!

"Full of Red Bull and heart rate of 140, are patroller of the hot corner, Peter "Leapin'" Lie defied the law of physics and launched himself into the air to snag a rocket of a shot that was sure to produce two runs in a tight game. With a glove exploding with dust, the rally was killed and the shutout preserved!"

"Armed with a bat and a fucked up hammy, Jimmy "The Visor" Varian told pain to go fuck itself on his way to a 6-7 evening. Cracking jokes in the dugout and cracking for the cycle at the plate, nothing was stopping the half hatted man."

Congratulations you generations separated SOB's , you guys are this weeks Bears "Geico Players of the Game"!!!

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It's time for another episode of "Overheard/Thoughts at the Bar".

Buddy: "I hope Bennett enjoyed his first and last at bat."

• Thoughts:

1: I lost the "Dan and Rob are so in the Lincoln Tunnel" bet!

2: I actually left. No really. I did!!!!

3: Two Bears hang and represent. Rewarded with co-eds. Film at 11.

4: Things could be lookin' up for the captain! 

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Other Business: More shirts? 

NEXT GAME: TBA. We either have one more make up game or we start the playoffs. You will know as soon as I do!

Quick Cap Note: Just a killer job. If this is in fact the end of our regular season, it was one for the ages. Bigger and better every year. Let's keep it going into the post season. There is unfinished business to attend to. 

Yours in Natty Lights, Patron, dreams of the brass ring...

- James Buddy "Let's Do This!!" Villani

Game 10 and 11: Huge Turn(er) of Events

"And The Hits Keep Commin'!"

• An absolute gem of a pair of games. The first, an expected win that was well executed and got the job done. The second feature of the double header was an Oscar nominated piece of work that will sweep awards and go down as one of the best played game the squad has ever participated in. Both games needed every single one of the 15 involved and that's exactly what occurred. Put us well in the in the drivers seat for a possible third seeding overall.  

• Game 10:
• Bears 14
• GuS Soda 1

• Game 11:
• Bears 4
• Turner 0

Season: 7-4

========================================================== The Positives & Negatives (We're gonna pair 'em up):

• Defense: An unreal outing. I mean, what can you say when you hold your opponents to four total runs in two games? Not an error comes to mind, no stupid overthrows, everyone playing their positions perfectly even with switches and some with much bigger things on their minds. And to hold a hard hitting team like Turner to zero runs, well, it's defense, and then its, well, you know. It's the next paragraph. 
• Pitching: Once upon a time the letters BK meant a flame broiled burger and some onion rings. While that may still ring true "BK" to us is the awesome tandem of Bennett and Kevin. Proving why having two solid quality hurlers is absolutely key. Kevin mows 'em down in 5 quick ones and then Bennett comes in and takes care of top tier team with amazing stuff. Oh, not to mention it was a SHUT OUT!!! Well done boys. Bodes well for the playoff run. 

• Hitting: Since the book isn't near me to track down all the stats, but we know there was obviously a ton of hitting in game one and some real efficient and timely hitting in game two. But this scribe would be remiss without giving a shout out to the tremendous hitting evening by our favorite cargo short sporting, sneaker wearing, stat puking assistant manager and sometime catcher Adam "Skatin' All Over Like Dorothy Hamill" Slavin.  After practically no stats all year homeboy stepped in and got work done. So much so I took myself out of the order and no one batted an eye. Stunning. 

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And now it's time for the Bears "Geico Player of the Game Award"! This award is given to the player or players that show outstanding play in the field, at the plate, or in the bar. Whether it be heroic, game saving, or shatting one's pants sliding into third, this award is akin to saving a buddies life in combat.

And now, presenting this weeks winners... Pete "I-95" Lie and Bennett "Blank 'Em!" Beckenstein. 

"With a combined age that spans a century, the senior members of the Bears swooped in on a late season double header to prove their talents.

 

Peter "I-95" Lie - The spry man at the hot corner not only continues to impress with the defensive skills of a 24 year old, but single handedly took matters into his own hands when it came to hitting and base running. Extending singles into heads up doubles that would make a world of difference in a 4-0 game against a top notch opponent. 

Bennett "Blank 'Em" Beckenstein -   The grizzled veteran mounds-man who when you think has thrown his best game, steps in and puts together a masterful shut out against the third overall ranked team in the league with grace and style. A feat so amazing we're all willing to turn the other way when we get a look at the underwear pre-game!!!"

Congratulations to our outstanding octogenarians, you guys are this weeks Bears "Geico Player of the Game"!!!

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It's time for another episode of "Overheard/Thoughts at the Bar".

• Thoughts:

1: Sort of a weak showing for a double header win.

2: Tan San Diegans!!!!

3: Still closed up shop. Thanks Adam.

4: We got Malosh now! His wife too!!!!

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Other Business: More shirts?

NEXT GAME: Wednesday, August 11th, 7:30 and 8:50 PM, vs. Master Batters and Turner - Field 1. THIS IS A MAKEUP DH FROM OPENING NIGHT.

We know who we're facing and we know what we're capable of doing. Let's keep it rolling.

Quick Cap Note: I don't want harp on the lack of people we usually get to come up. It's getting old. I haven't heard anything from the bar in terms of numbers, but come next year, if they say we didn't pull enough in (and we average about the same 6 each week) don't be pissed when we all have to pony up $180. Just sayin'.  

Yours in Natty Lights...

- James Buddy "Proud As Hell" Villani