Pool Party

Great to see everyone at the pool party. We missed you Kyle and Hunter. See what fun we had!

Laken looking lovely!

Byron bouncing!

Randy reaping his rewards!

Jaxon with his trophy!


Kaylee with her friend (Reds Team). I know her name, I'm just not sure her parents want me to identify her on our blog.

Big Guy- looks different with wet hair.

Kayla looks like a model!

Kaitlyn making quite a splash!

Aaron with some awesome goggles!



Bradyn didn't want his picture taken. Oops, sorry!

Everyone really seemed to enjoy themselves. I didn't recognize you without your orange shirts! We sure had a great season. Keep checking the blog, Randy is thinking about getting everyone together for a cookout at the park. Let us know what you think about that idea.

Championship Game: Mets 18 Cardinals 2

2009 HAP Coach Pitch Regular Season and Tournament Undefeated Champions

Hunter, Grant(Big Guy), Kayla, Kaitlyn, Laken, Kayley, Aaron, Bradyn, Byron, Kyle, and Jaxon.

The Mets concluded their HAP season winning the championship game 18 to 2 verses the Cardinals. Their record for all HAP games was 14 and 0. I've heard other coaches in different leagues and age groups complain about some of their parents but I've been very fortunate to have the kids and the parents that I've had this year. Thank you to all parents for having your kids there and for not complaining about my coaching decisions, at least not to me. Thank you to Breck and Donnie, and others that filled in when they couldn't be there, for helping me coach. A big thank you to my wife Angie for keeping the scorebook, controlling the dugout, and taking pictures. Hopefully we can get together for a final Mets party sometime after the HAP pool party.

Some of those parents, Deana, Kris, Sandy, and David.

Hitters of the game: Kyle got 4 hits and drove in about 6 runs. Grant, Jaxon, Byron, and Laken each got 3 hits. Hunter, and Kayla got 2 hits and Bradyn, Aaron, and Kaitlyn each got a hit.

Aaron, heading back to the dugout after scoring a run.

Kyle and Jaxon sporting their "champions" medallions.

Fielders of the game: Jaxon got two outs at first. Kyle got two outs and Grant threw to Jaxon for an out. Laken made a good stop at second. I have the most trouble remembering all the plays in the field so forgive me if I forget to mention something someone did.

See everyone Wednesday at the pool party. Remember to bring a 2-liter of pop.

Tournament Game 2: Mets 16 Cubs 9

The Mets beat the Cubs 16 to 9 to advance to the finals of the tournament Monday at 5:30. They will play the winner of the Cubs vs Cardinals game played Saturday.

Post-game dugout

Hitters of the game: Jaxon, Kyle, Byron, Bradyn, and Hunter all had 4 hits. Laken had 3 hits. Kayla had two hits and Grant and Kaitlyn each had a hit.

Kaitlyn made it to third but was running so fast she
was tagged out when she barely overran the base.


Fielders of the game: Kaitlyn stopped a ball in the outfield and got it back in quickly. Grant stopped the ball and threw to Jaxon three times for outs. Kyle got two outs at second and Jaxon got an out at first. Byron made a good stop at third.

Kyle, Byron, and Big Guy all going for the ball.

Angie said to tell the girls that she was proud of the way they played.

Kaitlyn and Kayley, happy they won.

Monday is the championship. Please be there on time. Remember that Wednesday is the pool party. Each parent is to bring a 2-liter of pop.

Game Rescheduled for Saturday @ 10:00

Weather permitting we will play tomorrow(Saturday) morning at 10:00.

Game Rescheduled for Tomorrow(Friday) @ 5:30

Tonights game has been rescheduled for tomorrow(Friday) at 5:30. Win or lose we will probably play again sometime Saturday. Please leave a comment letting me know if you'll be there Friday.

Game Cancelled

Tonight's game (6-11-09) has been cancelled. We may play tomorrow, but we're not certain. We'll post as soon as we know. Please leave a comment so we will know that you got the message.

Game is Still On

I was just told that as of now, the game tonight is still on. The coach-pitch game last night was cancelled but we are playing tonight as scheduled unless we have some more rain. It's the tournament so please try to be there by 5:15.

Game Thursday

We will play the Cubs, who beat the Cardinals tonight, Thursday at 5:30. If we win that game we will play in the championship game Saturday. If we lose we will play Friday. Some of the rules will be different in the tournament. The coach-pitcher is suppose to have at least one foot in the circle which is not much different than I've been doing all year to most batters. For the tournament we will have a 9 player lineup instead of 10. If a team as fewer than 9 players they will get an out for each missing player. For example, if a team has only 8 players then each time the 9th spot in the batting order comes up it will be an automatic out. I like this rule since we usually have enough players but the other teams may only have 6 or 7. The more the better in the field but if you only have 7 players and it's your best 7 hitters it can help your offense a lot. This rule keeps a team from having an advantage for having less than 9 players. So let's be sure we have at least 9, hopefully all 11, players there. Please hit the comments button and let me know if you'll be there.

Tournament Game 1: Mets Win!

Technically the game was a forfeit since the Reds only had 4 players show up. We had three players volunteer to play for the Reds so we could at least play a game. Thank you Kayley, Aaron, and Kaitlyn for volunteering. Wouldn't you know that Aaron made a good defensive play against his own team for an out. Kaitlyn got a hit while on the other team and Kayley made a couple of good plays in the outfield while playing for the Reds. The practice game ended up with a score of 16 to 0 in favor of the Mets.

After the downpour around 4:00, it took a lot of dragging but the field was in good enough shape to play.

Hitters of the Game: Kaitlyn hit the ball twice while playing for the Reds getting on base once and getting out on a play from Grant to Jaxon the other time. Grant, Jaxon, Kyle, and Byron all got 4 hits. Hunter, Laken, and Bradyn each got 3 hits and Kayla got a hit.

Big Guy, baseball player at night...

John Travolta impersonater during the day.

Fielders of the Game: While playing for the Reds, Aaron made a good stop and ran to third to get a Met out. Kaitlyn made some good stops at third and Kayley made a couple of good stops in the outfield. For the Mets, Kyle got three outs himself. Grant got two outs himself and threw one to Jaxon for another. Jaxon got an out at first.

"Good game" line.

Hunter, happy he didn't volunteer to play for the other team.

Our next game will be Thursday(not Wednesday), They had it wrong when they said Wednesday so it will be Thursday at the same time. We will play the winner of the Cubs and Cardinals game who play Tuesday. If we win we would play Saturday and if we lose it will be Friday. These dates could change if weather causes some cancellations.

Tournament Game Tomorrow(Monday)

We play the Reds in the first game of the tournament tomorrow(Monday) at 5:30. Please be there by 5:15. They want to start as quick as possible so the games can be completed in the time we're alloted. I think it's double-elimination which means it will take anywhere from 3 to 5 games to win the tournament, so keep your schedules clear this week.

Road Trip # 2

The Mets made their second road trip of the year returning to StoneCrest to play a doubleheader. They didn't play their best games of the year but still played hard and hopefully enjoyed the beautiful day. In the first game the Prestonsburg Yankees won 15 to 7. It was 10 to 7 when the Yankees scored 5 runs in their last at bat. In the second game, the Prestonsburg Red Sox won 10-9 by scoring a run in the bottom of the last inning to break the 9-9 tie. I'm not one to usually make excuses but when you see the post game pictures below you'll see why I want the Mets feel a little better about the games. In the first game the Yankees were 3 players short so they got 3 of the better players(if not the best) from the Red Sox to be able to have enough. In the second game the Red Sox were one short and their coach asked me if his older son could play. He said he would definitely understand if I said no but he's a good guy and his son is a good boy so I told him it was fine with me. He's a good player and his plays in the outfield, including a catch of a very well hit ball by Kyle, not to mention his hitting made a difference. In each instance I was asked if it was alright and I agreed since they allowed some HAP teams to borrow players the last time we were there. Hopefully it was good preparation for the tournament.

Pre-game dugout

Hitters of the games: For the day Jaxon, Kyle, and Byron all had 6 hits. Bradyn had 4 hits, Grant had 3, Laken and Hunter each had 2 hits and Kayla had a big hit that drove in a much needed run. Kaitlyn hit the ball a couple of times but they got the out at first.



Fielders of the game: We didn't field the ball like we usually do but we made a few plays in the second game. For the day Bradyn got out of his catchers crouch very quickly to get the ball and make an out at home. Kyle got 4 outs himself and threw to Jaxon for another out. Grant got an out himself and threw to Jaxon for another. Jaxon caught a line drive on one play and got two more outs on ground balls to first.



I think you can tell that the pictures below were post game.

Fan of the game, Hunter with dad, coach Breck.

The tournament starts Monday. We play the Reds at 5:30. Please try to be there by 5:15 at the latest. They will try to start the games on time so we can get the completed in time.

Tournament Game Monday

We are scheduled to play the first game in the tournament Monday. They haven't told me who we play but the last I heard is we do play Monday. I assume it's the same time as always. We will not practice tomorrow(Sunday) the field will not be available. I'll try to post about todays games sometime tomorrow.

Games Saturday at StoneCrest

We have two games scheduled for this Saturday at StoneCrest. The first one starts at 11:00 and the second will start right after the first, probably around 12:30. Please try to be there no later than 10:45. They usually start on time at StoneCrest. I'll be there by 10:30. Please hit the comments button and let me know if you can be there Saturday. Hopefully at least 9 of you can make it.

Game 12: Mets 25 Cubs 5

The most unusual game of the year. We had only 5 players show up and the Cubs only had 6. We played anyway. With only 5 players, by the time someone would score it would be their time to bat again. We played 5 innings and each player got to bat about 8 times. There is a 5 run limit to each inning and we got our 5 each time.

Thank you Sylvia for being the "concession stand mom" even though you're Big Guy's sister.

Sylvia

How much did you charge for the frog legs?

Hitters of the game: Jaxon and Kyle each went 8 for 8. Jaxon had two homeruns and Kyle had one or two as well. Big Guy, Byron, and Aaron each had 6 hits.

Aaron, happily running to first after a big hit.

Byron batting with Kyle on first, Jaxon on second, and Big Guy on third.

Fielders of the game: Byron made a couple of good stops and got one runner out at third. Kyle got two outs at second. Big Guy got a runner out going to first. Jaxon got a runner out at first and made a couple of good catches on throws from other players that were almost outs. With only 5 players, the infielders were also the outfielders. Aaron was playing second base but did a good job going out to the outfield to get a couple of balls.

The infielders becoming outfielders.

Kyle and Aaron trying to stop the ball and Jaxon going to cover first.

The fab five. Kyle, Big Guy, Jaxon, Aaron, and Byron, celebrating their win. Aaron had his best game ever. It must have been the shades.


We have two games scheduled for this Saturday at StoneCrest. The first one starts at 11:00 and the second will start right after the first, probably around 12:30. Please try to be there no later than 10:45. They usually start on time at StoneCrest. I'll be there by 10:30.

Game Wednesday

We have a game tomorrow(Wednesday) at 5:30. We have a few that may not be able to make it so anyone that can, please try to be there. I've not heard anything more about the possible game Saturday at Stone Crest.

Practice Sunday and Makeup Game Wednesday

We will have practice tomorrow, Sunday, at 2:00. We are scheduled to play a makeup game with the Cubs this Wednesday at 5:30. I think we will play a game at Stone Crest this Saturday but I haven't been given a time yet. Hope to see everyone at practice.

Game 11: Mets 12 Cards 4

We got off to a slow start, scoring only 3 runs total in the first three innings but rallied for 9 runs in the last two innings. The defense was excellent, allowing only 4 runs for the Cardinals.

Thanks to Ronald for being the concession stand "mom". They said he made a mean hotdog.

Bradyn practicing his batting stance.

Hitters of the game: Jaxon went 4 for 4 and scored 3 times. Hunter went 3 for 3 scoring twice. Grant, Kyle, and Laken each had 3 hits. Kaitlyn had two hits. Byron, Bradyn, and Kayla each had a hit. Kayley hit a ball hard but it just went foul.

Kayla swinging and hitting the ball hard.

Fielders of the game: Kayla made two good stops in the outfield and got the ball back in very quickly. Kaitlyn and Hunter each made a good stop and got the ball back in quickly. Laken made a couple of good stops and was able to throw one to first to get an out. Kyle got a couple of runners out. Jaxon made two good stops and beat the runners to the base for a couple of outs. Although everyone did well in the field, the defensive player of the game would have to be Big Guy(Grant). He accounted for 7 outs himself and assisted in two others by throwing to Jaxon at first. The game ended on an unassisted double play by Grant. The second in two games with Jaxon getting one in the last game. Grant caught a line drive for one out and then tagged the runner going from third to home for the second. Thank you Grant for choosing baseball over soccer tonight.

Big Guy to Jaxon

Laken made a good stop and throw to first for the out.

We missed you Aaron. Hope you and your mom get feeling better soon.

Keep checking the blog for updates on possible makeup games and a possible game at Stone Crest Saturday, June 6th.

The tournament starts Monday, June 8th. We will probably play either that Monday or Tuesday. Please keep your schedule open that week.

Weather permitting, we will have practice this Sunday at 2:00. See you then.

Game Canceled for Monday

The game for tonight has been canceled. It was a combination of bad weather and players for other teams being out of town. No makeup date has been scheduled. Hopefully we'll get to play Thursday.

Game 10: Mets 16 Reds 10

After leading 16 to 4 going into the bottom of the last inning the Mets hung on to win 16 to 10. Thanks to Kris and Paige for working the concession stand. I heard they had a large amount of sales last night. I'm not sure if everyone was just really hungry or if the boys were just wanting to talk to Paige.

Paige and Kris

Kyle's glad he's got his swing back.

And there's Kyle's swing.

Kayla, happy to be on base.

Hitters of the game: Jaxon, Kyle, Bradyn, and Hunter all went 3 for 3. One of Bradyn's hits was a home run. Grant, Byron, Kayla, and Kaitlyn each had 2 hits. Aaron was 1 for 2 and Laken only got to bat once but she did get a hit as usual. Kayley hit a ball hard but it just went foul.

Defensive duo of the game, Jaxon and Grant.

Fielders of the game: Hunter was excellent going to get balls in the outfield and getting them back in quickly. Kaitlyn made some good stops when she played second. Kayla just about caught a fly ball in the outfield. Byron made a couple of good stops at third and did get one out. Kyle made a good stop and tagged a runner out. Grant made a bunch of good stops including completing an out by tagging a runner going to third. Jaxon had an unassisted double play, very close to being an unassisted triple play, by catching a line drive for one out, tagging first base for the second out, and almost beating the runner back to second for the third. The defensive duo of the game was Grant to Jaxon. Four times there was a ball hit to Grant and he threw to Jaxon for outs. The Reds hit the ball well but the Mets were able to make the plays to get the outs.

Mets Fans of the Game

Ethan, Byron's brother with his Mets shirt.

David, Kyle's dad with his Mets hat.

2009 Mets

We probably should have a practice but with it being Memorial Day weekend I didn't want to take the kids away from family activities. As far as I know, we still play Monday.