Showing posts with label Victory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victory. Show all posts

QUARTER FINAL vs. BA BAA'S [31-8]


Only a few hours before last week's quarter final, the Pirates were precariously balanced on the precipice of a forfeit - which of course is no way for the league champions to carry themselves. So at the last minute and courtesy of some influential words from JB we were rescued by our heroines Jess, Nadine and Renee.


Comfortable again in the knowledge we had a full team, even if it was practically the first time our heroines had played - we sailed out on to Regents Park. The usual pre game rituals were honoured; a little warming up, knocking back a few beers in the sun, and since it was a quarter final - enquiring as to where our umpire was..... Fortunately Ronnie passed by having found his diamond abandoned and stepped in to umpire the Pirate playoff.

After the first innings, the Ba Baa's must have wondered how we had managed to win the league. Our top order batsmen failing to score a single run, and a myriad of errors whilst fielding allowed them a 3-0 lead. Only the second time all season we have been behind!

With such a poor start, I couldn't decide if the team just relaxed ready to accept their fate or if all thoughts of beer were put aside until the victory was ours - the next 6 innings were a master class in diamond pillaging. The Ba Baa's were only permitted another 5 runs and our batting sparked into life with scores of 5, 6, 1, 6, 5, 8 in the remaining innings taking us to victory and the semi finals versus Capgemini.

As always, memorable moments and (dis)honourable mentions from the crew:

A massive thanks again to Jess, Nadine and Renee for stepping into the breach.

All the girls getting hits and making it to base, especially Jess who contributed her fair share of runs - scoring 3 during her first game.

Nads putting her body on the line, and just missing an out having controlled a ball like a pro footballer - ouch. Gloves not knees...

Coxy managing a homerun from a ball he barely hit beyond the infield.

Free admission  to spectators under 10 years old, a special mention for our supporters Rocco, Oscar and Louie.

Hook suddenly deciding he could steal bases and knew how to slide, followed by him becoming far too familiar with the Ba Baa's girl on second base.

Coxy trying to improve his batting rank and playing mind games with out number one batter - Rosey.

Coxy and his magnetic hands at short stop making up for his dishonourable mention above.....

A couple of home run and maybe game saving catches from Ant in the distant outfield. Those Ba Baa's were certainly hitting better than they did at the beginning of the season.

Great victory everyone. Time to prepare for the semi final and hopefully a second victory over the reigning champions - Capgemini.

Captain Rubble



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vs. ENGINEERS [6-0]


The now traditional rain fell on the Engine Group Derby for the 3rd year in a row, surely next years match will be played under clear skies - or perhaps we should play beach softball somewhere :)

Although the rain fell, games continued throughout Regent's Park, however the Engineers were less enthusiastic to play than most - I suspect this is due to their love of the 'drinking side to softball' - they certainly are one of the better party teams.




The Pirates however love water and we pushed on making a solid start and preventing their batters from scoring a single run. Eventually the rain was too much for our Engineer friends and they opted for the pub instead of taking to the field.

So with another win / forfeit - the final diamond was ours and with that, the title - Division 1 Champions! A great season and a great performance by everyone - new and old hands. Next week the playoffs begin with a Quarter Final on Wednesday versus the Ba Baa's.

Captain Rubble.

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vs. GLOVE MUPPETS [12-8]


As we close in on the end of the season, we face the few remaining teams that can block our path to victory. This week it was the Glove Muppets - a composite team that has been defending their diamonds well over the years and with whom we have a 2 wins and 1 loss record.

Could their Muppet power and experience halt our last charge? Even with an automatic out in our favour as the Muppet's were short a girl - we made the game even harder as, like the previous weekends summer tournament, our batting was failing. I guess we could blame the very tricky cross wind...?


With batting averages down, we fought on and edged a lead after the first couple of innings. This wasn't held for long as they ran 3 past us to take their own slim lead of 1 in the 5th innings. With 2 innings remaining we regained the lead and locked them out to take the ball game at the top of the 7th. The final score was 12-8 and it felt closer.

As always a few memorable moments and (dis)honourable mentions.

Outfield didn't really have a lot to do apart from watch one or two hits sail over their head, thankfully they weren't grand slam hits. Panda did pick up one catch out there.

Coxy still in training / his own world, this weeks lessons were how to be cut-off......

A great effort from JB pitching through the cross wind and still nailing a few batters with strikeouts.

Fantastic catching from Bethan sending another Muppet back to their dugout.

Although the batting was way below our usual efforts - JB definitely made up for it. We were 2 down with no runs scored, as Ange steps into the box the cry from JB was simple - "Get on base and I will bring us both home!". Ange obliged reaching first base and JB stepped up to smash a monster hit clear out of the park. Job done.

Bridg having cup of tea on 1st base as the batter behind her is caught in outfield. Waiting for cream tea to arrive before even starting to consider moving to 2nd.

Perhaps aware of her missed base running opportunity earlier, the next innings Bridg decides to make up for it and runs to 2nd base completely oblivious to Alex still being there. As the ball is fielded to the Muppets shortstop. Amid frantic shouts from both sides, confusion reins. Alex turns round and is shocked to see Bridg beside him. As the realisation dawns.... Bridg begins a run back to one triggering their SS to make the throw to one. She steps back on to 2nd base and Alex legs it to 3rd. Phew.....

It was a hard fought game - especially on JB and myself - as we put bodies on the line to stop the charge of their runners. Jon briefly switched sports and became the linebacker defending 3rd base like a quarterback until he was knocked off his feet unceremoniously. I - having scooped up a great line drive hit right field (even if I do say so myself) - suddenly became an all American street racer playing chicken on Highway 66, charging headlong over first base towards the inbound batter. Ouch.


One last mention. Every year the league makes selection for their All Star team which travel to the USA for the equivalent of an Advertising World Series. We Pirates have an illustrious history and have been training rookies that have made the cut every year - and this tradition has continued. Although it is only the first cut - I have every faith that Coxy will make it to Vegas. So a big congratulations to Coxy.

With another win in the bag and our undefeated run towards total league domination continuing (just....) we end another week.

There are just 2 more games remaining before we enter the play-off's and next week we face The Coalition - although they were beaten soundly at the summer tournament - they will be a tough opposition.

Captain Rubble.


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vs. BLOW UP MEDIA "BLOW ME" [42-4]

It had taken a few year - but finally an old friend and ringer for the Pirates had led his own team through the divisions to face his old masters.

Regardless of Blow Up Media's fearsome "Blow Me" motto and a great victory against Betgenius coming from 16-4 down to win 32-20, they were no match for the Pirates as we rapidly deflated their team with run after run after run.


Having scored 13 in the first innings, this was followed with another 4, 9, 3 and again 13 making a total of 42 versus Blow Up's total of 4 after only 5 innings!

Although we had been playing for two hours and the light was fading, they did not wish to concede defeat by accepting a call of mercy. However once this offer was reinforced with talk of beers and the pub beckoning, the ball game was called.

Another victory to the Pirates! Well played everyone, solid base hitting throughout the game and great defensive fielding - as always a few memorable moments and highlights from the evening.

Absolutely everyone crossing the plate and scoring!

Gray O perfecting his juggling skills in the outfield followed by monster throw to Ange at 3rd

Bethan repeatedly targeting their poor 3rd base girl to get herself safely on base everytime she stepped up to bat.

A big thanks to Laura and Lola for stepping in last minute.

With the victory wrapped up it was time for some more Pirate Challenge action with Liz being the first girl to earn her shirt with a respectable time of  1 minute 20, and Gray O repeating the challenge to shave 4 seconds off his personal best and take 3rd place in the table from Rosey.

Here is Liz's video for your entertainment.





Thanks again all.


Captain Rubble.
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vs. DDB "PADDINGTON PIRATES" [19-12]

So it was time for the Pirate's to face off. Portland versus Paddington. Last year DDB had arrived smartly dressed and promptly commenced their warm up routine. 

This year, having already met a couple of their Pirates at the Rookie trails (who had stumbled across our blog from last year.....).

They were determined to demonstrate their drinking side and did indeed show up with a galleon filled to the brim with plundered rum. Could this new tactic turn their crew into true pirates on the field?

Well Paddington's crew started well scoring 2 in the first innings and holding us to 3. A lead for us that we went on to stretch. After five innings we were 19-10 up and as our pirates eased off the batting and their crew stepped up in the last two innings we were held to the final score of 19-12.

Some high and lowlights from a good game.

A combination of JB and Panda's competitive side combined with some dubious umpiring calls and an ever encroaching outfield from DDB endangering the friendly Pirate banter.

A solid start to short stop by Coxy.

Chaunie trying to take out their pitcher eveytime she stepped up to bat.

Bethan's softball prowess and game knowledge continues, having made it to 1st turning to Panda and asking - "It's two down right Panda, so I run on anything right?"

A very well timed grand slam home run from JB in the 4th innings keeping our score ticking over when we were 2 down already.

Tia's safe glove at 2nd and her amazement that her “terrible hits” were actually getting her round the bases.

Gray O's newly developed and entertaining catching method known only as 'The Juggle'.

DDB's catcher stepping in for them at the last minute playing barefoot and in a dress..

After the win was sealed and the Paddington Bears (I mean pirates......) declined our "Pirate Challenge", Alex stepped up solo to earn his team shirt, although the second beer proved very keen to not to be drunk – he showed some decent determination in finishing with a time of 1 minute 15 seconds. Here's the video.



With a fair amount of beer to be drunk by pirates on both sides, we finished off the evening with an impromptu second game!

Although DDB didn't step up for the Pirate Challenge. We did continue on to the pub, getting through the beers fairly sharp courtesy of the usual drinking games, this week, 5's - for most of the evening.

Captain Rubble.
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vs. TBWA "SLAMMERS" [23-7]

This week our Pirates pillaged yet another diamond from Regents Park. This week's match report comes to you from our Rookie in waiting, Coxy.

"So Jon was partying and introducing Rocco to Ibiza and the Panda was....... well Waldie keeps secrets better than the Illuminati


Alongside 2 star players being absent there was also the matter of a 5 year old curse to overcome – to date whenever Waldie or JB are absence a loss follows closely behind...... and let it be known that Waldie keeps opening umbrellas in-doors at Fuel the problem was exacerbated

Well let’s get it out of the way – the curse was broken and is now forever broken. Thank god Alex was donning his lucky tights

Although there were certain parts of the game where the curse reared its ugly head, we were just too strong as a unit for it to prevail. There were definitely signs of team effort, one example being Bethan sprinting to pitch 10 with unconditional determination to ensure she didn’t miss the start of the game, as well as heeding cries from Chris reminding her to "Ignore the Physio!"

Ant needed to step up to the plate and fill in for the missing JB and Panda as pitcher – some pre match practice paid dividends, even though Will was poaching a lot of his Dads pitching practice.

We went out to field first, with Coxy’s short stop career opening with a dive into the ground with absolutely no chance of getting within stretching distance of the ball – we kept their runs to 2 for the first two innings even though we were looking  a bit scrappy after our break since taking down Capgemini.

The sun was also blindingly low in the sky, but our opposition demonstrated their solution infield by laying down flat at 3rd and short stop to avoid the sun, although effective against the sun it was less effective against our batting....

We notched up 11 runs in the first two innings, overshadowing their 4.

In the third though following the excitement of music supporting a 5k charity race that nearly trampled us to death - we had began to flag, with 3 runs in the 3rd and nothing in the next three innings!

Luckily we held strong in the field and only allowed TBWA to score 3 runs over the same period. This was thanks to Bridge holding strong to a slide on second that she seemed to just brush off, Ang keeping the in-field in check and the outfield digging deep to a lot of low balls that skimmed across the craterous pitch

When we came up to the 7th, everyone breathed a sigh of relief as the vistory was ours and we could relax as we batted out the game and began to smash the ball all over the park running in another 9. Final score 23 – 7

Some other highlights included:

  • Grey O’s frustration at his dipping batting average – until a homerun struck and a celebratory cartwheel onto the home plate almost took out Ant
  • The deepening divot next to the batting plate, that we are sure Betgenius dug in order to slow down our hitting rate
  • Will coaching Ant into the glove of the outfield

Well done pirates!

Also special thanks to; Lisa for dragging herself to the park making sure we were not short of girls even though she should have been tucked up at home fighting off the plague, Ant for so valiantly stepping up as a stand in pitcher and everyone for maintaining our undefeated streak. I know from murmurings across the bars of Regents Park the name of the Pirates is being spoken in hushed tones.

Next week is another rest week before a straight run of games through to the play offs. Although there is no game next week, the All Star Rookie trials and a chance to play in Las Vegas start on Monday. I highly recommend the trials for both a chance of making the cut and another chance for some training and beers in the park.

Captain Rubble
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vs. CAP GEMINI [20-19]

The stars were aligned, the beer was cold, the Pirates were ready. With the honour of toppling Cap Gemini already having been achieved by Betgenius, it was our turn to send a message and prove our worth.

The game started tentatively with both sides locking each other out in the first innings, 0-0. The second innings saw another lock out from the Pirates and a lone homerun from Coxy taking us to a 1-0 lead. Cap Gemini matched this single at the top of the 3rd but our batting sparked into life with a grand slam homerun from JB and another homerun from Ant stretching our lead to 7-1.

Again we locked our opponents out and went into bat a 4th time confident of stretching the lead further.The 4th inning ending 15-1 to the Pirates with another homerun from JB and a first homerun to Gray'O'.

However the might of Cap Gemini who had never trailed by such a margin before, began to flex its muscles..... Their two international grade players began the fight back with some incredible fielding plays holding us to 2 runs in the 5th and then leading the batting fight back running 6 against us.

Top of the 6th innings, score 17-7, we were still confident but the opposition was revitalised and on fire. We were locked out again and allowed another 5 runs to be scored!

Top of the 7th innings, score 17-12, surely we could hold on, the pressure was building and errors were creeping in. Three outs were all we needed to win. "Hold on Pirates, just hold on!". Our worst fielding of the game allowed Cap Gemini back in, they scored 7, to take the lead for the first time!

The tide had turned and the wind was against us. We needed 2 to draw or 3 for the win. JB steps up to bat cracking a blinder, but the Cap Gemini outfield was fast and Jon was held on first base. Next up Ange, another great hit but only enough to get JB to second. The tension was tangible as we approached the lower batting order and a risk of impending outs. Third up to bat, a rookie all-star in the making, Coxy stepped up to the plate. First pitch a big swing and a miss! Strike!

"You do that again and your fired!" screams JB from second base.

Finally the pressure pitch, Coxy swings and hits! A huge fly ball deep to the outfield just beating their fielders. A homerun it was, and the look of joy on JB's, Ange's and Coxy's face as they ran in the three runs to win!

Awesome game everyone. A few more memorable moments:

Ange and JB teasing Staffie (Cap Gemini's captain) between 3rd and home plate in a run down before he stacked it over his own shoelace and was tagged out by JB.

Coxy running to 2nd base without tagging up, Goughie taking the catch, Coxy reaching second base, the look of bewilderment on his face as he begins to process the shouts of 'Get back to first!' and the look of fear as he sprints back to first just in the nick of time.

Lisa putting her body on the line stopping balls with a combination of legs, body, in fact anything.

A big welcome to Liz and Steph for their first Pirate game!

Pau basically fielding the entire left half of the pitch as usual.

We have a rest week scheduled now, but if anyone wants to hit the park after work for a little batting practise in the net, or any other coaching, just let me know.

Captain Rubble
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vs. PROXIMITY "SWINGERS" [41-10]

The time for Game 2 had arrived, and the sun was shining again. The Pirates decended upon Regents Park with the intent of regaining some honour versus Proximity ,who in my absence last year, humiliated us.......

This year would be different and the intention was converted into reality from the very first innings. With exceptional batting from everyone, almost getting us through the order twice, even with an automatic out! The first innings ended 13-1. This advantage and lead was stretched mercilessly to 33-6 after 4 innings.

As the light faded and the lead was secured we did ease off a little finally bringing the game to finish at 41-10. All credit to Proximity, they didnt call for mercy and were gracious in defeat.

Some highlights courtesy of Alan the Panda.
  • Ange - Grand Slam home run, but didn't pop the chain..., body on the line stopping that line drive with her shin, and the collision with and flooring JB when going for the in-field fly ball
  • Coxy - missing / hurdling over the bases (it's softball not athletics), forgetting to run to 2nd when he was forced (might be Ange's bad base coaching), some nice hits
  • Rosey - THAT nonchalant catch in left field
  • Jime - hopping round the bases with an injured ankle, and having to repeatedly call Coxy off her fly balls.... and having to resort to hand signals to ensure he got the message
  • JB - hitting that home run and not even breaking a sweat, pitching as always
  • William - for catching
  • Gray-O and Hooky for definite improved batting
  • Ant - still watching the ball when running round the bases.... and great game awareness for a blind, mid air tag of the incoming runner.
  • Bridge - for making Ant run: just before the batter comes up, throws game ball to Ant at 1st, misses Ant at first, Ant running 25 odd feet after the ball and back again.
The ingame antics were topped off as we relaxed, basking in the glory, finishing of the remaining beers and when suddenly the Pirate's Rite of Passage awoke..... It was time for the athleticism of Coxy to be tested and he managed it well, toppling Johnny Posh from first place setting the new time to beat of 52.8 seconds (Video to follow soon).

Great game everyone! A well deserved victory. Next week's game is versus Betgenius, a solid promotion from Division 2 who apparently toppled the great Cap Gemini last night.

Captain Rubble
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vs. BA BAA'S [18-5]

The first game of the season was upon us. Arriving early to warm up and shake off the rust from many winter months we preceded to crack open the beers and keep warm. Although the sun was shining, as Bridget 'checked in' to the Arctic on Facebook it was admittedly a little cool.

Our previously unknown opposition, a promotion from Division 2, arrived and were welcomed with a relaxed opening innings where our fielding warmed up allowing them a respectable 4 runs, reduced to 1 more run in the second innings and then they were locked out for the remainder of the game. Some great infield play and throws (ignoring my desire to roll around the grass excessively), a solid start from the outfield and an impressive jumping, stretching catch from Coxy in his debut game for the Pirates.

With our first game resulting in a win, a big welcome to Alex and Coxy, as well as a welcome back to Bethan and Bridgerama, great start to the season.

New team shirts should be arriving before next week's game, so the Pirate challenge and Rite of Passage will be back in action soon. Who will break the 60 second barrier?

A little reminder for the budding photographers amongst us, we are generally pretty poor at recording the seasons, so feel free to snap away. If you upload any photos to Facebook and tag Portland Pirates they will be pulled through to the blog photo page linked above.

Capt Rubble.


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vs. THE ECONOMIST [21-3]

Yet another scorching evening in Regents Park for the Pirates to venture forth versus their old enemy The Economist. However this game was more of an exhibition match featuring two of this years Rookie All Stars. A big congratulations to Laura and JB for making the first selection for a trip to The States and TPT. Also congratulations to Phil and Paul from the Engine crew for also making the team.

With such pedigree on the Pirates team the results was as big a shock to The Economist as our invite for them to join us for drinks afterwards.


AND JOHNNY P'S RITE OF PASSAGE

To celebrate the departure of Posh Johnny to a jet set world of cappella vocals, he dutifully arrived to support the Pirates, champagne in hand. With much beer, Pimms and champagne drunk, the game was over so it was of course time for Johnny P's farewell Pirate challenge which he attacked with gusto to set the current fastest time of 1'01.3' For everyones entertainment here is the home movie by our very own videographer Becs, aka Legs, aka The Flasher.

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LASL Summer Tournament

The Sun was shining yet again for the 2010 LASL summer tournament (Codename: "I have a puppy between my legs.... and I quite like it" for those who remember any of the evening once we retired to the Sun Inn).

Anyway, back to the softball, having all dragged ourselves up at the crack of dawn to travel the length and breadth of London to arrive at the Old Deer Park for 8.30 am to be told first game was at 10am, oh well time for beer.....

The day started hard with defeats at the bats of Cap Gemini (fully stacked with every GB player they could muster), but a respectable 6-15 result, the constant flow of beers and relentless sun beating down on us kept us moving onwards and upwards to further losses against Rainey Kelly and Tequila. Even Newbies streaking home run wrapped in the Pirate Flag couldn't save us from these first 3 losses.

However we were a scratch team and it took a couple of games and a few crates of beer before we found our Mojo and recorded a comprehensive win versus The Orphans whose ringers were not to be underestimated but couldnt hold back the wave after wave of Pirate runs. However it was the first innings of this game when the Pirate fire was really lit as Orphans Kiwi rookie steamed in to home oblivious of Lola and the inevitable tag out, bowling her off her feet. However as Lola was delivered to A&E, the Pirates were fired up with revenge and The Kinks 'Lola' suprisingly went on to knock the Orphans out of the competition and make the Plate final for another game against Tequila,

And so the seemingly impossible had happened, we were in the Final. With only thoughts of Lola and the imminent hours in the pub and beckoning cold beer, the Tequila grudge match commenced. At the top of the first innings I demanded an improbable 14 runs from the Pirates who only delivered 11. Very dissapointing. But we went on to stretch the lead before Tequila made a valiant effort to pull us back in. Final score 22-17 and the silverware was ours.

Finally it was time for the pub. Our resident bard (aka Panda) has provided the following memorable moments and awards:

"Hmm lets see, I can only mostly remember the pub antics and am having trouble remembering the softball!"

Play of the day: Lola - Great relay to get ball into Lola at home, Kiwi proceeded to run straight into the tag and through her - knocking her clean off her feet backwards. Lola lying on the ground asking Ronnie if she got the tag as she couldn't see the ball still perfectly held in her glove. Textbook play.

Picture of the day: Steve asleep having a happy dream...

Downing a pint in less than 3 seconds award: Newby

Quote of the day: Laura - I have a puppy between my legs... And I quite like it!

Whiter than White Legs award: Ange

Forgetting they still had their cleats on after a couple of hours at the pub: Ange

Coolest Hat award: Waldie for his Panama

Party Harder award: Portland Pirates - last softball team standing at the pub

Scared Chicken award: Mike Lock for refusing Newby's challenge of downing a pint

Only coming with one sock award: Laura

Another great summer tournament, another great night in the pub, and more great new friends. Take it easy all, see you around the Parks and Pubs.

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vs. ENGINE/WCRS [25-21]


The Engine Group Derby......... another great game, The Pirates continue to rumble on through Division 1 undefeated, what more really needs to be said; the pre match banter, the buying of more booze than should ever be associated with sport, the tension building, no mention of innings 5..... But here are a few in-game and post game snippets, all the photos and videos can be found on Facebook.



Damo’s inspiring pitchside banter: If in doubt celebrate. They won’t bloody argue with that, will they? (Said with very grumbly voice and big frown) - Bex

The mini chocolate brownie off between Ange and myself (I won) - Bex

Ange’s right arm – my god that girl can throw! - Bethan

Waldie's spectacular flying leap to save yet another potential over-throw by me. Phew! - Ange

Johnny Posh dancing in to two – Andy G

Pau’s herculean fielding where he lobbed the ball back to pitcher from a position so far south he was in almost in Surbiton - Bex

Laura actually hits the ball to the right….right into Tara’s ankle! :-/ Oops!! - Laura

Forgetting how to open a can of beer... - Alan

Bex styles out her shock at catching someone out “yayayay….i mean..this happens all the time!” - Pam

Simon’s gravity defying DOWNWARD hit which, impossibly, always results in a monster out-of-the-park smash - Bex

Jas makes a play for team fashionista "Surely I’ve upped the softball fashion stakes with my red coat display? And I actually made it to fourth base!"

An excellent rendition of barbershop blues from our recently formed Pirates Performance Group: Posh Jonny as Ooompa man, Pau as baritone and starring our very own Cheryl Cole (Jess) - Bex

And of course the inaugural Pirate Rite of Passage, a challenge set to decide who would take home and wear the last of our team shirts. Bex's video footage is all available on Facebook to relive the comedy moments.

Congratulations to Stephen 'Thorn' for setting the current fastest time:
Stephen - 1:05.6
Alan    - 1:06.5
Andy    - 1:08.5
Remember this week is game free, but there is the first of the Rookie Trials on Monday night. Great practice for all levels, more socialising and always the chance of a free trip to the USA.
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vs. DDB 'Paddington Pirates' [19-14]

Having overcome 'the panic' of a girl drought, we gathered on a scorching evening in Regents Park for 'The Pirate Derby', Portland versus Paddington. DDB's crew certainly didn't appear like pirates; smart uniforms and regimented pre game warm up training, whilst across the diamond as our motley crew gradually arrived we hit the beers and soaked up the rays.

With the eye of Moe providing a consitent Blue throughout, the game was a close one although we kept an edge and we took our knocks (especially Laura), but fought on to maintain our lead and finish a second game with a score of 19-14. Another good result versus the unknown DDB who had previously been division 2 champions.

Same time, same pitch next week for the 'Engine Group Derby' when we will be facing the challenge of our friends and colleagues throughout the building.....
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vs. THE GLOVE MUPPETS [19-14]

This week the rabbles numbers were low, however we numbered 9 and the game could start in the knowledge that Laura was running from the office and whip of work.

Again we were slow to warm up versus the Glove Muppets who appeared serious and beerless. Confident we would soon be warmed by the flow of our preferred poisons, performance did indeed improve and we turned a gradually widening gap in the Muppets favour into a small lead in favour of the Pirates. Then finally the break through, a 6th innings smashing of 9 runs to break the will of the Muppets with a 19-7 lead going into the final innings. However the Muppets stood up and managed to narrow the gap well with another 7 runs but the victory was ours!

Well done again everyone, a fine start to the season with a draw and win versus a couple of the top teams.
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