The last game of the season wasn't going to affect our final league position, so we took the opportunity to try a few things. Dave W. pitched his first league game of the year, Sam moved to short, Tony to third and Kirsty to first. Everyone performed creditably in their new roles and we also batted well, chalking up a comfortable win over Hurricanes in a game reduced to six innings by bad light.
Richard and Ed were the home run heroes with one apiece, and they also went 3 for 3 at the plate, the latter an achievement also matched by Chloe and Sam. The best fielding performance of the day was provided by Kirsty, who put in an assured performance at first. James deserves a mention for a nice catch in the outfield which ended the game.
Tigers
2
1
6
0
3
1
13
Hurricanes
0
0
1
0
4
2
7
MVP (M) Sam
MVP (F) Kirsty
28/08/12: Mayhem
Close but no cigar this week, another fine performance after a stuttering start, but we just came up short against a Mayhem team who bent but in the end didn't break under pressure. Dave was perfect at the plate (4 for 4), and there were other notable batting performances from Richard, 3 for 4 with a home run, Ellie, 3 for 5, and Kirsty, Beth and Chloe, all 2 for 4.
In the field Emma put in an impressive debut performance at 2nd whilst Tony pitched a fine game and Dave did some fine work in the outfield. Everyone worked hard in the field and things look bright for the team next season.
Mayhem
4
1
5
0
3
0
6
19
Tigers
0
1
4
4
1
2
0
12
MVP (M) Dave
MVP (F) Emma
21/08/12: Blue Sox
After a shaky start we produced one of our best performances of the season to beat the Blue Sox. Good defence shut them down for the second half of the game and we scored just enough runs to nail down the win. Batting heroes were Ellie, Sam and Dave, who all went 3 for 3 at the plate, though it was Richard who delivered the clutch hit as his homer in the 5th drove in the runs that secured the game.
In the field Richard also had perhaps his best ever performance on third, James had a fine defensive game at short (whilst also going 2 for 3), and Dave and Ed both performed heroics in the outfield, with Dave finishing the game with a fine catch to snare a deep line drive and secure the final out. Ellie played well on first, and also hit the ball with real power, Becky and Kirsty got the ball back in quickly from the outfield and Emma came oh so close to the first tag play at home. Sam also both pitched well and fielded his position with aplomb. However the biggest thing this week was the way that we played as a team in defence, the performance was greater than the sum of it's parts and all the more satisfying for that.
Blue Sox
3
1
3
0
0
0
1
8
Tigers
0
3
2
1
3
0
X
9
MVP (M) Richard
MVP (F) Ellie
14/08/12: Enforcers
There was a bit of ring rustiness on view after our week off but we eventually (8 innings) ground out a win against the Enforcers. Defensively we kept things tight all the way through but the batting amounted to less than the sum of it's parts, lots of promise, some good individual performances but all adding up to not many runs ! Sharon led the way for the women going 2 for 3 and Tony, Richard, Dave, Ed and James all did the same for the men. Becky and Chloe also hit well with little luck. Thanks to Chris from the Lions who helped us out in our hour of need and pitched well in relief.
Enforcers
0
0
3
2
1
0
0
0
6
Tigers
1
2
0
3
0
0
0
1
7
MVP (M) James
MVP (F) Sharon
31/07/12: Hurricanes
The wet conditions made it hard work but we ground out a win against an under strength Hurricanes team.
Batting heroes were Tony (5 for 5) and Chloe (4 for 4). Tony also pitched a fine game.
Sharon had little to do at second but took an excellent catch to end the game.
Defensively we were impressive at times but we made too many simple errors to be entirely happy.
Thanks to the two Michelles from the Lions who covered for this week's many absentees.
Tigers
0
2
2
1
3
2
0
10
Hurricanes
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
6
MVP (M) Tony
MVP (F) Chloe
24/07/12: Mayhem
In many ways this was our best performance since the end of our six game winning streak, but it wasn't enough against a Mayhem side who eventually broke through in the sixth inning to take the lead and get the win.
At the plate the best performer was Richard who went 3 for 3, highlighted by a Grand Slam home run in the first that gave us an early lead. Best of the rest was Sam, going 3 for 4 with Dave E, James and Adam all going 2 for 3. Ellie led the way for the women going 2 for 4 and also put in a solid performance at first. Sharon put in another fine performance at second and Richard made some fine plays at third. We were generally good as team in the field, and Sam pitched well, but a dodgy 5 minute wobble in the sixth gave Mayhem all the chances they needed to take control.
Mayhem
0
3
0
1
1
6
3
14
Tigers
5
0
0
0
1
1
0
7
MVP (M) Richard
MVP (F) Ellie
17/07/12: Pirates
After a slow start we put in a solid performance to get back to winning ways. Sam pitched an excellent game, Sharon put in her best performance yet at 2nd base and Dave E took some nice catches in the outfield as well as making a nice throw to get a force out on second.
With the bat Dave led the way going 4 for 4, Richard and Sam went 4 for 5 and James 3 for 4, with Emma's 3 for 4 leading the way for the women.
Pirates
2
5
0
0
0
1
1
0
Tigers
0
4
4
2
6
2
X
0
MVP (M) Dave
MVP (F) Sharon
10/07/12: Blue Sox
A second consecutive anemic batting performance allied to a few defensive mis-cues meant we were never really in the hunt against the alternating bunts and homers of an athletic Blue Sox team.
Richard went 3 for 3 at the plate and played well at third. James was also perfect at the plate and Sharon led the way for the female half of the team going 2 for 3. Tony pitched a good game and Dave and Ed both worked hard in the outfield. Clair got a good base hit and we all wish a speedy recovery to Chloe who was injured (by her father !) in the warm up.
Blue Sox
3
2
1
5
4
0
1
16
Tigers
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
6
MVP (M) Richard
MVP (F) Sharon
03/07/12: Hackers
We were as flat this week as we had been good last week, a disappointing performance. Even so there were some bright spots amidst the gloom.
On the batting side Emma and the 2 Daves all went 2 for 2, Ed created a home run out of aggressive base running and Beth and Kirsty got good hits.
In the field Kirsty put in a promising display at first, Sharon looked good at second, Beth showed off her arm in right field and Neil took a nice catch on debut.
Tigers
2
1
2
0
0
_
_
5
Hackers
2
2
7
0
9
_
_
20
MVP (M) Ed
MVP (F) Kirsty
26/06/12: Hurricanes
A fine win in an exciting well played game in which the Hurricanes brought the tying run to the plate in the top of the 7th only for Dave to haul in a hard hit line drive in left field for the final out. Richard was the hero with 3 home runs, Tony went 4 for 4 at the plate and Sharon and Kirsty led the way for the women each going 3 for 4. The whole team played well defensively after an uncertain start with the infield especially looking solid again. A special word for Chloe who showed a lot of promise in her second week of Softball and got a clean single in the 2nd innings which set up the big innings.
Hurricanes
0
3
3
3
1
1
1
0
Tigers
3
5
0
5
2
1
X
0
MVP (M) Richard
MVP (F) Sharon
19/06/12: Drizzle
It was nip and tuck for the first 3 innings but then we pulled away with 2 big innings against a battling Drizzle side. Batting Heroes were Ed and James who both went 4 for 4 with Ed tacking on a home run to go with his effort from the first game of the evening. Richard also homered and both he and Tony went 3 for 4 at the plate. Ellie was the leading lady going 2 for 3 at the plate and putting in another strong performance at first. Beth, Sharon and Kirsty all went 2 for 4, and Kirsty in particular was unlucky not to get even better results. Defensively we were solid throughout.
Tigers
3
0
0
8
6
0
1
18
Drizzle
2
1
0
1
0
2
2
8
MVP (M) Ed
MVP (F) Ellie
19/06/12: Hackers
A well played game resulted in a deserved win, three runs in the bottom of the sixth giving us just enough leeway to hold off the Hackers fight back. Batting Hero was Ed with a Home Run to go with his 3 for 3 record at the plate. Sharon, Emma and Dev E. also batted well going 2 for 3. In the field Ellie played well at one, highlighted by a good catch to rob Andrea of extra bases down the first base line, Sharon also played well at two with Dave E and James also looking good on the left side of a solid infield.
Hackers
0
1
0
5
2
0
2
10
Tigers
0
4
5
0
0
3
X
12
MVP (M) Ed
MVP (F) Ellie
12/06/12: Moorkats
Another good defensive display, highlighted by Tony's tag of Dan at home and including excellent work throughout the game at first by Ellie, was the basis for a comfortable win
against an inexperienced Moorkats team who despite the score line showed a lot of promise and made some nice defensive plays. Batting highlights were provided by Sam and Steve (both 3 for 3) with Richard chipping in as well (2 for 2) when he replaced the injured skipper (1 for 1). Sharon, Ellie and Kirsty all went 2 for 3 and kept the score board moving along. Tony pitched a fine game and Baljit also deserves a mention for a good umpiring performance.
Moorkats
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
Tigers
1
1
5
3
1
1
X
0
MVP (M) Tony
MVP (F) Ellie
04/06/12: Pirates
An encouraging win against a Pirates side who looked dangerous at times but struggled to cover the non-appearance of their normal pitcher. We scored in 6 of 7 innings to keep the scoreboard ticking over and a fine fielding display meant we shut them out in 4 of their 7. Steve and Sam were perfect at the plate, and Steve and Tony hit home runs. Tony, James and Ellie got on base 3 of their 4 at bats and there were also encouraging hitting performances from Sharon, Kirsty and Aimee. Dave looked good at third, James was excellent at short stop and the combination of Sharon at second and Ellie on one also looks good. Linda did a fine job umpiring the game.
Tigers
3
1
0
1
4
3
3
15
Pirates
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
5
MVP (M) Steve
MVP (F) Sharon
29/05/12: Phoenix
Our alternating good and bad performances continued with a solid win over a Phoenix side who looked dangerous when batting but whose inexperience caused them problems in the field. Steve went 4 for 4 at the plate including a home run on his return to action. Tony and James also went 4 for 4 with Sharon's 3 for 4 leading the way for the women. Beth hit the ball hard to go 2 for 4 and Emma took 2 walks and should perhaps have had 2 more. In the field Dave E made some nice catches in left field and Sharon looked promising on second. A special mention also goes to Aimee for collecting the cash - definitely appreciated by the harassed skipper.
Phoenix
2
1
3
1
0
0
4
11
Tigers
1
4
4
1
7
4
X
21
MVP (M) Steve
MVP (F) Sharon
22/05/12: Aarmavarx
Continuing our run of alternating bad and good performances we were far from our best against a well organised Aarmavarx side.
The batting was fairly anaemic up and down the order, bright spots being Richard, who went 3 for 3, Beth who went 2 for 3 and Kirsty who had one lovely hard hit into right field.
Tony pitched a good game, James put in a solid performance at short and Beth showed promise at 3.
Tigers
2
0
0
0
2
1
1
6
Aarmavarx
3
3
3
1
1
0
X
11
MVP (M) James
MVP (F) Beth
15/05/12: Enforcers W. 13-5
We went 4 - 1 up in the first and never looked liked losing a game marred by the infantile behaviour of a couple of the opposition (and only a couple - the rest were great).
Tony went 5 for 5 leading off and pitched a fine game. Sam and Richard went 3 for 4 with Richard hitting a homer for the third successive week.
Clair marked her debut with a hit and also (being a Tiger) with a leg injury, both matched by fellow rookie Beth, whilst Kate got 2 hits and no leg injury.
James had a good game at short and Sharon put in another fine performance at first. Aimee also hit well whilst Mel gave us a bit of experience at third.
Tigers
4
2
0
2
0
1
4
13
Enforcers
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
5
MVP (M) Tony
MVP (F) Sharon
08/05/12: Blue Sox L. 14-16
A curate's egg of a game, some good hitting, and some not so good, but a weak fielding performance meant we came up short against a Blue Sox team who hit well when it mattered.
Tony, Sam and Richard all went 4 for 4 with Richard hitting for the cycle. Aimee was the unluckiest batter, lining out twice to short when she had hit the ball with real power. Sharon was the star in the field putting in another fine performance on first.
Tigers
4
2
2
0
2
0
4
14
Blue Sox
2
5
2
2
0
5
X
16
MVP (M) Richard
MVP (F) Sharon
01/05/12: Camels II W. 12-10 (6&1/2)
Carolyn, Dave E, Kirsty and Kate H all made their debuts, and all contributed to a satisfying win, though Dave was the star hitting a home run in his second at bat. Other batting highlights were provided by Richard, who also homered and Sam who went 3 for 3 at the plate.
In the field Sharon was excellent on first, Mel took a nice low catch at second and the new look short and third combination of Sam and James made a promising debut. Given the inexperienced nature of the outfield, including 3 of the rookies, they did a fine job, and Ed showed his veteran status with a nice catch in the top of the first. Tony never had his best stuff on the mound but put in a great battling performance in trying damp conditions and also made some nice plays in the field.
Camels
0
1
1
0
3
2
3
10
Tigers
0
4
1
0
1
6
X
12
MVP (M) Dave
MVP (F) Sharon
24/04/12: Mayhem L. 9-13 (6&1/2)
A flat performance in a very forgetable game featuring some anemic batting and careless fielding. There were some bright spots, Sam went 4 for 4, Adam the Lion hit a Grand Slam and deadline signing Mel looked the business. Aimee and Sharon hit the ball with some power but little luck and Emma made her debut, went 1 for 2, and scored a run. Mayhem weren't at their heavy hitting best but did enough for a comfortable win. A spirited Tiger rally in the 7th made the scoreline respectable but the gap in performance was wider than the gap in the score.
