GAMES CANCELED WEEK 06/29 & 06/30

DUE TO THE STRANGE WEATHER IN THE BAY AREA (RICHMOND) TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, THE CITY OF RICHMOND DEEMED THE FIELDS UNPLAYABLE DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. THE GAMES WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

PRACTICE MONDAY JUNE 27

WE WILL NOT BE PRACTING TODAY. ALL INJURED AND SORE BRICKS WITH BAD LEGS PLS TAKE THIS BREAK TO GET HEELED UP. WE WILL BE PRACTICING ON JULY 5,2011 TUESDAY. SO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE DURING THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND AND BE SAFE.
COACH/GRANDPA

GAME JUNE 23, 2011 - PC BRICKS 19, MASTER BLASTERS 4

GREAT GAME BY THE PC BRICKS. FINALLY OUR HITTING CAME AROUND AND OUR DEFENSE WAS GREAT. KUDOS TO ALL THE MEMEBERS OF TEAM. WE STILL NEED TO WORK ON A FEW THINGS AND WORK ON GETTING TO THE GAMES ON TIME. ME AND MARK CAN'T STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ON TIME FOR THE GAMES. IT MAKES EVERYTHING EASIER FOR ME AND MARK TO DO THE LINE-UP AND NOT RUSHING. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MASTER BLASTERS FOR BEING GOOD SPORTS AND FOR WAITING FOR US TO HAVE FULL ALLOTMENT OF WOMEN TO FIELD A FULL SQUAD. I WILL BE SENDING OUT OFFICE COMMUNICATOR ON MONDAY FOR A LIGHT PRACTICE JUST HITTING TO KEEP SHARP. WE HAVE A BYE THIS WEEK BUT I'M WILLING TO GO PRACTICE AT WASHINGTON PARK. I HAVE THE EQUIPMENT FROM MARK WHILE HE'S ON VACATION. EVERYBODY LET'S BUILD ON THIS SUCESSFUL GAME AND NOT REGRESS.  THANKS.
COACH/GRANDPA

MONDAY'S PRACTICE - LET'S BE ON TIME!

I think the game with the Outlaws confirms that we have to put forth our best effort against the top teams in the league if we expect to win. The Outlaws practiced twice last week in anticipation of playing us. I offered to treat the team to pizza if we had twelve people show up on time for our practice. Only five were there at 5:30. At the game Thursday, the Outlaws had over a dozen players loosening up and preparing for the game at 4:45. We had six. It's obvious which team wanted that game the most and it wasn't us.

VIDEO OF GAME 2 VS. THE OUTLAWS

I finished editing some of the video from Thursday's game against the Outlaws.

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OUTLAWS 14, PC BRICKS 7

Don't be discouraged, teammates. We made some mistakes yesterday but we were plain and simply outplayed by our opponents. James is an excellent pitcher and he did a good job of shutting down our offense. For the most part, the Outlaws executed well on defense while we experienced several lapses. There was no single thing we failed to do that cost us the game. There were some things we did very well but it wasn't enough. We were beaten.

SAFETY REMINDER

This is a reminder about a few of the rules we need to follow or risk being ejected from our games. Before I get too deep into this, I wish to make clear that my intention is not to criticize or pick on anyone. I mean only to ensure that we have a safe, well played game. Just as much as I don't want any our players to be kicked out of our games, I don't want our opponents running over any of our players. Now, let's get started.

MORE ROSTER ADDITIONS

Readers of our regular website know that Tony "Booker" Smith has been added to our roster. Booker may not be able to play right away but he'll be with us before long. We'll soon have another woman joining the team as well.

NEW RULE FOR CATCHERS

Prior to our first game, the umpire told me there is a new rule for 2011 requiring the catcher to make all outs at home plate. I haven't received my copy of the 2011 ASA rulebook yet so I can't confirm if this is true.  For now we'll have to assume he's correct. If we have a different umpire this week, Gary or I will see if he is enforcing the same rule.

PC BRICKS 26, MOD SQUAD 9



For more photos from this game,
click the "2011 PHOTOS" tab above

We're off to a good start with yesterday's opener against the Mod Squad. Things were a bit unorganized at the beginning and I apologize for that. I'm usually at the park much earlier to have everything set up.

I hope our new players thoroughly enjoyed the experience of playing their first game. I was pleased to see the team come together and put out a strong effort. We still have some things to work on and we'll get to them Monday at our next practice.

SOME BASICS FOR OUR NEWCOMERS

I would have preferred to cover this at practice but we haven't been able to get everyone together at the same time so I'll have to blog it. Experienced players, you can stop here. You already know this stuff. But our new players who haven't played coed softball need to keep reading.

AFTER PRACTICE

OK PC BRICKS, THIS IS OUR LAST DRESS REHEARSAL BEFORE WE PLAY OUR FIRST GAME ON THURS AGAINST THE MOD SQUAD I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT PRACTICE TODAY. AFTER PRACTICE WE'RE GOING TO EXTREME PIZZA ON THE COACH. PLS CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE WWW.EXTREMEPIZZA.COM. THE GREAT AMERICAN BURGER PLACE CLOSES EARLY ACCORDING TO THEIR WEBSITE THANKS COACH

PRACTICE - JUNE 6TH

We're practicing at Washington Park on Monday. We don't have a permit so Coach and I are going to get there early to grab the field before someone else does. Please keep in mind that two guys can't sit on a field for two hours waiting for the rest of their team to show up. We expect everyone there at 5:30. If you're not going to be there, you need to let us know.

As an incentive to get everyone out to practice on time, The Coach will treat those who arrive by 5:30 to a cheeseburger across the street at Great American Hamburger & Pie Co. BTW, that doesn't mean pulling up to the park at 5:30. That means on the field, cleats and glove on, ready to play at 5:30.

It would be great if we can get some early birds out to join us.. The Coach and I will be there at about 4:00 to claim dibs on the diamond and get the equipment in place. As many people have been showing up late or missing practice entirely, I'm sure there's at least a few who can use some extra work. I can usually stay until sundown to pitch some after-hours BP but my daughter's high school graduation ceremony is at 7:00 in Pleasant Hill so I'll be leaving early this time. Please arrive early for extra work. You don't want to miss out on this.

The Times They Are A-Changin'

There's a proposal before the league council to change our game times from 5:00 to 5:15. It would certainly help us if this change is approved as we have Nina and Kedi riding on BART from the Berkeley office. They're typically off work at 4:30. Getting changed and travelling to Nicholl Park in time for a 5:00 game would be nearly impossible. I suggested we make the new starting time 5:30 but 5:15 may be the best we can do.