"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
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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 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
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