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 Fall 2002 News |
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Fall 2002 - A Quiet Championship...
The Fall 2002 season had a lot of ups and downs. Off the field, much of the season was focused on the safety of the whole metro area as the sniper duo compromised a lot of our day-to-day living. The rain then played a major part of delaying the season well into Thanksgiving week and even then, it was 4 weeks since the last time we had set foot on the field. It proved to be a test of our patience and anxiety to finish the season out.
With the departure of Glen and Lisa, the team set out to stack the roster with even more talent. We added Ray Flores and Jeff Suttell, with Jeff Ford and Dave Levins on an on-call basis. On the female side, we welcomed Jennifer Dameron, Mindy Nash, Deb Snyder and Joy Satterfield. Again, we had to go through another "get-to-know-you" period, but the dug-out bantering did not miss a beat. On the field, we suffered the first loss "blemish" in over 40 games as the team was swept by an inspired Seahorses team on that memoriam day of 9/11. The "lull" lasted one more week as the Monkeys got some sort of payback in splitting the doubleheader to avenge the spring's sweep during the season and in the tourney. The ship was then "righted" as we pounced and pounded on the opponents to come, to include RSIS and the rematch with the Smashers. How good was it to see Tim back in action!?!?! Get off me ball!!!
That proved to be our last day in the field as the rains came in on consecutive Wednesdays to follow; pushing the season back into November. The make-up opponents proved to be unwilling to play the season out and forfeited the remaining games. With that, we laid claim to a share of the league championship with the Monkeys. Oh how, the Seahorses losses hurt! Nonetheless, we moved past the losses, built the unity, and started a new streak. Fifteen and three ain't so bad...not when it comes with a trophy. Congratulations to all!!!
11/20/2002 vs. The Posse
Well, at least they let us know ahead of time...2 more wins. We are guaranteed a tie for first place. How does it feel to win a championship without setting foot on a field since October 23rd??? Fifteen and three. In reflection, those 2 losses to the Seahorses hurt us in winning this thing outright. Can you say "never going to happen again"??? Congrats on another trophy!
11/15/2002 vs. Money II
After big time rain-outs leading up to almost 4 weeks from our last game, we were finally going to get some ball in...well, maybe. And as 8pm rolled around, we stood outside the dugout waiting for the miracle bus to show up with 10 able bodies to play against. Money II was a no show...zippy...not one player. Where's the courtesy in letting everyone know? A$$holes! So there's really nothing to write about. Two forfeit wins for the standings. And we finish it up next week. Thanks to all that came out and let's hope for better luck next Wednesday...at least "courtesy forfeits"...
10/23/2002 vs. CCSP Smashers
Big week. At long last, here was the chance for the Smashers to get us back for the 1-run squeakers from the second ...
10/09/2002 vs. Clarendon Saints
After crazy sniper guy caused the entire area to cancel outdoor activities on Monday and Tuesday nights, the league ...
10/02/2002 vs. RSIS
After a bye week and yet another rain out, we had a good 2 week break from the game. And considering the outcomes ...
9/19/2002 vs. Dirt Monkeys
Apparently our very successful spring has made us the big circle on all the other team's schedules. One of our ...
9/11/2002 vs. CCSP Seahorses
9-11. Tough day. Somber. One of reflection. One that puts things in proper perspective. And for us, it was a rough ...
9/04/2002 vs. CCSP Smashers
Now how long did it take you to come down from these games? Specifically, those last 2 outs? Fall ball isn't supposed ...
08/21/2002 vs. Darwin
Can you believe that the fall season has started already? And wasn't it only three weeks ago that we finished the ...
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