A boring anticlimax of a game which meant the league season finished with a whimper. Having already won the Division the Camels decided to give pitching practice to two players who just weren't up to it, which led to long, dull innings, general boredom, and a game that ended in darkness after only four innings. Matt A. did hit a home run and Tony, Dave, Matt H. and Oggy all batted 1000 but it was all pretty anti-climatic.
We did show some good touches in the field. Dave and Matt H. looked good at third and short respectively. Steph took a couple of good catches at second, Oggy was energetic in the outfield, and Tony pitched another good game. We kept the Camels hitters under control and that was enough to give us an easy win.
Wildcats
6
4
9
6
25
Camels
3
2
0
3
8
MVPs
20/08/13: Phoenix
A good solid performance after a slightly shaky start that nailed down a 2nd place finish in Division 4. Home run hero was Steph who also went 3 for 4, something also achieved by Anu and Hayley. Amongst the guys Dave, Neil and debutant Oggy all batted 1000, and there were other strong batting performances up and down the line up with a lovely shot up the 3rd base line by Emma being one highlight.
In the field Dave came out of the bull pen to put in a strong pitching performance, Matt had a good game at short, Emma recovered from an uncertain start to make some nice plays at second and Tony and Matt got the out after a well executed run play between first and second, the runner eventually getting back to first before the tag but only at the cost of overrunning the base and then being finally, and slightly humiliatingly, despatched in foul territory. A good fast return of the ball from the outfield contributed to that out and through the whole game everyone worked hard and produced a professional team performance.
Wildcats
3
3
4
10
0
20
Phoenix
0
4
0
0
1
5
MVPs
06/08/13: Colt 45s
We had a bit of a patched up look in the field this week with people playing out of position and that lack of experience showed in our performance, we made some good plays but also too many mistakes. Fatigue after the tournament didn't help, but we more than made up for a shaky defensive display with some impressive hitting and base running that eventually proved too much even for a vastly improved Colts 45 team (someone must have been coaching them !).
Male batting heroes were Tony, Sam and Dave Eaton who all went 6 for 6 with a home run each. Leading the way for the women was Irene who went 5 for 6 and also showed off her impressive sliding technique. Close behind her were Anu and Steph, who each went 4 for 6. Tony pitched well and Emma was her normal reliable self on first.
Wildcats
1
0
9
5
6
1
12
34
Colt 45s
2
4
3
0
4
1
5
19
MVPs
23/07/13: Morekats
A bit of a creaky performance, enlivened by having to dodge a falling fence panel on the show pitch, but we improved as the game went on and got the job done in the end. Batting stand outs were Matt H., Naz and Dave W., each going 3 for 3, with Steph leading the way for the women going 3 for 4. In the field Tony pitched a fine game, with Dave making a cameo appearance in the 7th to record the last 2 outs. Emma had a fine game on one, Irene made some nice plays at second, Matt H. put in a solid performance at short and Steph took a fantastic catch in the outfield. Hayley made an encouraging debut, hitting the ball hard and getting her first hit.
Morekats
0
0
1
3
0
1
1
6
Wildcats
2
0
1
2
6
3
X
14
MVPs
09/07/13: Mayhem II
By far our best performance of the season so far. Some power hitting from the women led the way as we put up several crooked numbers on the way to a five innings mercy win over a Mayhem team who had beaten us last time we played them. Steph, Anu and Irene all went 3 for 4 with Steph's triple the highlight. For the guys Matt H. and Dave stood out, each going 4 for 4, but it was the performances from the women that allowed us to build the big innings.
In the field Matt and Irene were the stand out performers. Matt had perhaps his best defensive performance of the season playing at third and Irene was just as good on one. Elsewhere Dave pitched a good game and James made his first appearance of the year, a welcome return after months out injured.
Wildcats
9
8
0
6
2
25
Mayhem II
0
1
2
1
3
7
MVPs
02/07/13: Barflies
A bizarre start time and some nasty weather meant this was a truncated game, but we got the job done against an enthusiastic Barflies team. The women led the way at the plate with Steph, Sarah N. and Irene all going 4 for 4, Matt H. got our only Home Run and everyone chipped in as we scored early and often. In the field Tony pitched well in difficult conditions, Neil took a nice catch in left and Sarah N was her normally hard working self at second. By the middle of the fifth it was entirely too dark for comfort and we were happy to see the game called for light. One of Barflies took a ball to the face whilst running the bases in the top of the first and we'd all like to wish her well in her recovery from what looked like a nasty injury.
Barflies
1
4
0
4
0
9
Wildcats
9
1
1
9
X
20
MVPs
25/06/13: Barflies
A shaky performance but we got the win against an improving Barflies team. Batting hero was Tony who went 5 for 6 and hit 2 home runs. Several others went 4 for 5 and everyone got on base safely at least twice. In the field it was a different story, Tony put in another solid pitching performance and Sarah played well on first but elsewhere there were too many errors for comfort.
Barflies
4
3
0
5
2
1
3
18
Wildcats
4
1
6
2
6
2
X
21
MVPs
18/06/13: Phoenix
A comfortable win after an uncertain start against a much improved Phoenix side. Steph and Dave were the batting stats leaders, each going 4 for 4 at the plate, whilst Neil and Tony each hit home runs. Sarah Newman also made her mark with the bat going 3 for 4.
In the field Tony put in another solid pitching performance, Neil took some nice catches in left and, after a shaky first innings, the whole team looked efficient. (N.B. Phoenix were the home team but chose to bat first which is why the box score shows Wildcats as the home team).
Phoenix
5
0
0
2
1
0
3
11
Wildcats
4
4
7
1
2
1
X
19
MVPs
11/06/13: Morekats
We always looked comfortable in this game and a healthy lead turned into a mercy win in the fifth as we sent 33 batters to the plate and scored 27 runs as the Morekats pitching lost it's way. There were a lot of impressive batting performances. Three people, Tony, Naz and Neil hit Home Runs with both Tony and Neil getting Grand Slams. Three people hit 1000, Neil, Dave, and Sarah H. Plenty of other batting averages received a boost, though Tony suffered the trauma of only going 5 for 6, making an out whilst at bat in a Tuesday game for the first time this season.
In the field Anu looked good at first, Tony pitched a good game, Matt A made a steady debut at shortstop and Dave put in a curates egg of a performance at third, making lots of outs but also missing a few that should have been made. The Morekats deserve credit for battling to the end in a game played in a good spirit throughout.
Wildcats
3
3
0
5
27
38
Morekats
2
0
3
2
3
10
MVPs
04/06/13: Camels II
A game that followed a similar pattern to the week before. we took an early lead, made lots of good plays but let the opposition score too many runs in the last two innings, whilst our own scoring dried up after the first three. Stand out performers with the bat were Tony, Dave and Matt A. who all batted 1000, with Sarah N. leading the way for the women going 2 for 3.
In the field Dave put in another solid pitching performance, Tony made some nice plays at third, Darcy looked good at two, Emma put in a fine performance on first and the outfield worked hard and were efficient in getting the ball back into the infield. There were encouraging performances all over the park, and we could take comfort from comparing this game to our first clash with the Camels where they walked all over us. We are getting better week by week and some of that progress was visible tonight despite the loss.
Camels II
2
2
1
2
2
4
4
17
Wildcats
3
3
2
1
0
1
0
10
MVPs
28/05/13: Mayhem II
An exciting game where we showed lots of promise, and took an early lead, but where our inexperience ultimately led to us letting in rather too many runs. We batted well on the whole, Tony, Peter and Matt H. led the way for the men, all batting 1000, while Peter, Matt H and Matt A all homered. Darcy and Anu led the way for the women, each going 3 for 4.
In the field Matt H put in a solid display at short stop and Irene looked excellent on debut, putting in a great performance at first. Elsewhere things looked less rosy, there were too many small mistakes, virtually all a result of inexperience rather than any thing more worrying, that in total ended up costing us the win. All in all lots of promise but also lots to work on at practice this week !
Wildcats
4
4
5
0
0
3
1
17
Mayhem II
0
6
1
4
5
5
X
21
MVPs
21/05/13: Barflies
We dominated this game from start to finish. Everyone hit well and we looked solid in the field. Batting highlights included Neil's home run and perfect (1000 average) performances from Tony, Steph, Neil, Sarah N and Dave. In the field Ed had a fine game at short, Emma was her normal dependable self at first, Dave pitched well and Anu took a nice catch in right field.
Wildcats
7
11
5
8
31
Barflies
0
1
0
3
4
MVPs
14/05/13: Phoenix
After a slow start we ran away with this game against an under strength Phoenix team. After the first 2 innings we were 1 run behind but pulled away in the 3rd and 4th before sending 16 batters to the plate in the 5th to end the game. Neil, Matt A., Tony and Sam all batted 1000, whilst Steph and Darcy led the way on the female side, each going 3 for 4. Matt hit a home run and Naz marked his first league game with a Grand Slam in the 5th that also gave us the mercy rule win. Sam pitched well in relief, Darcy made some nice plays on second and Ed came agonisingly close to turning a triple play.
Phoenix
1
4
0
0
0
5
Wildcats
4
0
3
4
9
20
MVPs
07/05/13: Morekats
After last week's defeat we got back to winning ways with an impressive performance against the Morekats. Six of the 12 batters (five of the blokes plus Steph) batted 1000, with all the others getting at least one hit. Matt and Neil homered with Neil's being a Grand Slam. We fielded efficiently, with Karl at shortstop controlling the team and Darcy playing well on 2nd on her debut.
Dave pitched well in his first start of the season, though his fielding of ground balls left a bit to be desired.
Morekats
1
2
2
0
2
7
Wildcats
1
7
3
11
X
22
MVPs
30/04/13: Camels II
After the excitement of our opening day win we came down to earth with a bump this week. We fielded a much less experienced line up against a strong Camels side and the difference in game savvy was obvious all game as the Camels scored heavily and often. Our own batting hero was Ed who went 2 for 2 at the plate and also scored his first home run of the league campaign. Matt A. and Tony also batted 1000 on the night. In the field there was plenty of enthusiasm but we lacked a bit of patience at times, making mistakes by trying to hard to help the team win. Matt at third was one stand out defensively and Anu also made a promising debut on first.
Wildcats
1
3
0
0
4
Camels II
5
9
6
4
24
MVPs
23/04/13: Mayhem II
The Wildcats started their career with an impressive win in a well played game. Karl and Uric gave an experienced spine to the team and the rookies showed lots of promise.
Stand out performers and Home Run hitters were Karl and Steph. Karl bossed the team from shortstop and Steph looked good at second. Karl hit two homers and Steph a homer and a double on her MSL debut. Anu also deserves mention going three for three at the plate, with Tony (4 for 4) and Steph (3 for 3) also batting 1000. Emma was the other stand out with a fearless performance at first that on another day would have won MVP recognition. Mayhem also played well and there was plenty to suggest they will be better still as they gain experience.
Mayhem II
1
1
4
2
1
1
0
10
Wildcats
5
0
4
2
3
1
X
15
MVPs
Cup Match Reports
Date
Opponent
Pitch
H/A
Score
16 July
Colt 45s
4
A
W. 28-2
30 July
Hackers
1
H
W. 18-4
13 Aug
Dragons
6
H
L. 3-20
27 Aug
Drizzle
8
H
W. 11-10
27/08/13: Drizzle
We claimed a third place finish in the Division 3&4 Cup with a good win against another higher division team, with the last innings played in conditions that were far too dark to be safe. We fell behind 7-2 after the first 2 innings only to haul ourselves back into contention with a combination of timely hitting and effective fielding, we slipped behind again in the 5th only to get back in the front in the gloom with a 3 run 6th, and nailed down the win by keeping Drizzle scoreless in the dark of the 7th.
At the plate Tony highlighted his 4 for 4 performance with an enormous home run whilst Hayley, Sam and Dave E. also all batted 1000, each going 3 for 3.
In the field Tony pitched a good game and Neil took some good catches in the outfield but the stand outs were Kirsty, who made some impressive plays at first, and Dave E., who showed us what he can do at short with an outstanding display that featured several plays that would have stood out in Division One, never mind on a Tuesday night. Evan looked promising on debut and Hayley's batting looks better every game.
Drizzle
3
4
0
0
2
1
0
10
Wildcats
2
1
2
3
0
3
X
11
MVPs
13/08/13: Dragons
A painful day at the office against a ringer strengthened Dragons side who kept us under pressure for the whole game. Matt H. was Home Run king with a 3 run shot in the 4th, Steve was the OBP leader, going 2 for 2, with Irene, Steph and Matt H all going 2 for 3.
Despite the high number of run we let in there were some good performances in the field with Irene taking some good catches at second, Sarah H. (in perhaps her best performance of the season so far) taking a couple of nice grabs in the outfield, and Matt H. having a good game at short stop. Tony worked hard at pitcher and Dave enjoyed himself at first before finishing the game with 1 innings 'on the mound'.
Dragons
2
4
0
3
0
8
3
20
Wildcats
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
3
MVPs
30/07/13: Hackers
A comfortable win against an under strength Hackers side who never really got going. Tony was the stand out figure in the game, combining a strong pitching performance with a 5 for 5, 3 homer, night with the bat that included 1 Grand Slam. Matt H. was best of the rest with the bat going 4 for 5 whilst Emma led the way for the women going 3 for 4 with the stand out a well struck single over the head of the short stop.
Emma also put in a strong performance at 2nd and the whole team played well in the field, with other highlights including Matt's solid performance at short and Irene recovering from a slightly shaky start to play well on first. Dave Eaton made a welcome return to action, going 3 for 4 and playing a solid left field on his season league debut, a dodgy back meant Kirsty was confined to scoring duties, but it shouldn't be long before she too is back in action.
Hackers
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
4
Wildcats
3
4
4
2
2
3
X
18
MVPs
16/07/13: Colt 45s
We dominated this game from start to finish. Everyone hit well and we looked solid in the field. This week's Home Run hero was Tony with two, with Neil and Dave also hitting four baggers. Dave, Tony, Naz and substitute Sam all hit 1000. Steph, Becky and Sarah N. led the way for the women, all going 3 for 4 (750), whilst Sarah H. went 2 for 3 (667).
