THE NEW PC BRICK COMPACT

Our team meeting at Washington Park was a fruitful one. We were able to discuss the things we felt were in need of change and come to an agreement. I think all of us were pretty close to being on the same page so it took only a little refinement. I didn't bring my notepad but this is the new PC Brick Compact to the best of my recollection:

ROSTER SHAKEUP

Brandon has decided to leave the team effective immediately. He has his reasons and if he wishes to share them, I'll leave that to him.

As Lena left the park last Thursday, she said she won't be back. I assume she hasn't changed her mind.

I'm not inclined to persuade someone to stay somehere they don't want to be. The door is open should they change their minds. I wish it hadn't worked out this way as I have enjoyed having Brandon and Lena as my teammates and I think we're a better team with them than without them. But what's done is done.

From here, we have to prepare for our next game with the players we still have. That course will determined at today's meeting.

CARLOS'S GRAND SLAM (WITH HOT SAUCE)

Here's a video I know everyone will enjoy.

UNTOUCHABLES 15, PC BRICKS 12

Mamie saved us from a forfeit but
she couldn't save us from ourselves

Just about everything that could go wrong in yesterday's game did just that. We already knew we'd be playing without Mandi (honeymoon) and Rita (detailed to downtown SF). But Nina, Taylor, Kedi and Stephanie were unavailable too. We were in danger of forfeiting but we were able to pull together just enough women to play, thanks in particular to Mamie Berry who came out of softball retirement to save us.

WHITHER THE BRICKS?

Thank you to the handful of players who showed up to practice yesterday and to the couple who let me know in advance they couldn't attend.

We have less than of a third of our team showing up to practice. Almost nobody responds when Gary or I try to take roll call. Our players show up late for the games or skip them entirely.

PC Bricks 8, Str8 Ballin 6

I hear we had a some struggles but pulled out an 8-6 win. I'm encouraged by some of the things I heard about the game though some of you are feeling disappointed. Let's use this as a building block and get ourselves on a roll starting next week.

(Did anyone take pictures?)

JUNE 23 STATS VS MASTER BLASTERS

SORRY FOR THE DELAY. HERE'S THE STATS FROM THE GAME AGAINST THE MASTER BLASTERS. 1. QUINTON : 3-4, 1 HR, 1 3B, 2 RUNS; 1 RBI 2. LENA: 3-4, 1-2B, 3RUNS, 1 RBI 3. BRANDON: 3-4, 1 HR, 3 RUNS, 4 RBIs 4. MARIZA: 4-4, 1-2B, 3 RUNS, 1 RBI 5. CARLOS: 4-4, CYCLE, 2 RUNS, 4 RBIs 6. GABRIELLE: 1-4, , FIELDER CHOICE, 2 RUNS SCORED,1 RBI 7. RICHIE: 2-3, BB, 1 HR, 4 RBIS 8. MANDY: 0-1 8B. KEDI: 0-2 9. LAWRENCE: 2-3 2 2BS, 3 RBIs 10. STEPHANIE: 1-3 11. BOOKER T: 1-3 12. NINA: 1-3 FIEDER CHOICE; I RUN

INFORMATION/PRACTICE

I GUESS MOST OF THE BRICKS ARE STILL ON VACATION. WE ONLY HAVE 5 PEOPLE WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE JULY 5,2011. ANYWAY THE GAMES RAINED OUT ON JUNE 29 AND JUNE 30 WILL BE MAKE UP ON CONSECTIVE MONDAYS JULY 11 AND JULY 18.

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.

Top of 1st

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