Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
championship game
Fresh off a late-inning rally in which the News was the home team and won in walk-off fashion, the coin flip determined that the News would bat first and attempt to use that same carry-over heat that helped them claim victory in the quarterfinal contest. It worked! Sparked by a four-run first and a seven-run second, the News claimed its first coed title in five years with a commanding 16-8 win over Adajio.
The win was redemption for two of the four losses the News suffered in its eight-game regular season and a sweet one it was. A complete team-effort if there ever was one, the News was aided by timely hitting and stellar defense which included an incredible double-play by the tandem of Emily Grabner, James Edward and Sarah Thomas.
After making a diving stop behind second base, Grabner flipped the ball to Edward at second who caught it bare handed and fired home to Thomas who caught the ball just in time to nail the runner trying to score from third. The play was a rally killer and helped the News take a strong 16-6 lead heading to the final at bat for Adajio.
Congratulation for a great season. Though just 11 team members were able to show up for the final two games, 18 team members contributed at some point throughout the two-month season. The championship trophy, which stands at least 3 1/2 feet tall will make its home on the fifth floor of the News building, home to the sports department.
See you in August as we attempt to claim our second title in as many seasons.
The win was redemption for two of the four losses the News suffered in its eight-game regular season and a sweet one it was. A complete team-effort if there ever was one, the News was aided by timely hitting and stellar defense which included an incredible double-play by the tandem of Emily Grabner, James Edward and Sarah Thomas.
After making a diving stop behind second base, Grabner flipped the ball to Edward at second who caught it bare handed and fired home to Thomas who caught the ball just in time to nail the runner trying to score from third. The play was a rally killer and helped the News take a strong 16-6 lead heading to the final at bat for Adajio.
Congratulation for a great season. Though just 11 team members were able to show up for the final two games, 18 team members contributed at some point throughout the two-month season. The championship trophy, which stands at least 3 1/2 feet tall will make its home on the fifth floor of the News building, home to the sports department.
See you in August as we attempt to claim our second title in as many seasons.
semifinal game
What is believed to be the hottest day of the year in 2009 turned into a cool beginning for the News in its semifinal matchup against FHE on Monday night. Both teams struggled offensively, but once again the bats came alive late as the News moved to the championship game with a 9-6 victory.
The News took an early 2-0 lead and increased that lead to 4-1 heading into the fifth inning. FHE rallied to take a 6-5 lead heading to the bottom of the sixth when a two-out rally by the News plated four runs for the ultimate victory. Despite the News being home team, the game actually ended because of a time rule shortly after the ninth run that takes precedence over the scheduled seven-inning game.
The win moved the News to the championship game against mild upset winner Adajio, who beat up top-seeded Zissou to advance to the title game.
The News took an early 2-0 lead and increased that lead to 4-1 heading into the fifth inning. FHE rallied to take a 6-5 lead heading to the bottom of the sixth when a two-out rally by the News plated four runs for the ultimate victory. Despite the News being home team, the game actually ended because of a time rule shortly after the ninth run that takes precedence over the scheduled seven-inning game.
The win moved the News to the championship game against mild upset winner Adajio, who beat up top-seeded Zissou to advance to the title game.
quarterfinal game
As previously mentioned, rained turned what should have been a single game evening of postseason play into a regular-season finale followed by a playoff game.
The News entered the contest as the number four seed in the eight-team tournament and faced off against a team they've been playing for years, Relativity. The number five seed Relativity had previously handed the News their second loss of the season in week 2 by the score of 5-2 (the lowest scoring outing of the season for the News).
Despite laying claim to the fourth seed, coin flips determine home team status, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Fresh off of a loss, but a loss where the bats came alive, the News came out red hot in the quarterfinal contest, scoring seven times in the first inning en route to a 13-8 victory. The win sets up a rematch with number two seed FHE whom the News defeated 13-9 on May 18.
The News entered the contest as the number four seed in the eight-team tournament and faced off against a team they've been playing for years, Relativity. The number five seed Relativity had previously handed the News their second loss of the season in week 2 by the score of 5-2 (the lowest scoring outing of the season for the News).
Despite laying claim to the fourth seed, coin flips determine home team status, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Fresh off of a loss, but a loss where the bats came alive, the News came out red hot in the quarterfinal contest, scoring seven times in the first inning en route to a 13-8 victory. The win sets up a rematch with number two seed FHE whom the News defeated 13-9 on May 18.
game 8
The final game of the regular season turned out to be a tuneup for the postseason as rained postponed this originally scheduled contest from June 8 until June 29. And a bittersweet tuneup it was. The bats got hot but ran up against the first place Zissou team who ultimately prevailed 14-6. Fortunately for the News, those 6 runs were scored late in the game and it turned out to be a great carryover to the second season - the postseason.
game 7
After collecting four straight wins, the News stumbled against Adajio for the second straight time (Adajio had handed the News their first loss of the season), this time falling 15-4 . It was the lowest hit output of the season with just 11 base knocks.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
games 5 & 6
Finally — a break in the clouds and softball for the Deseret News.
After four weeks off because of Memorial Day and two rain outs, the News took to the diamond and swept a doubleheader on Monday night with a 12-7 win in the first and a 13-8 victory in the second.
With two games to go in the regular season, the News sits in a three-way tie for second place with a 4-2 record.
After four weeks off because of Memorial Day and two rain outs, the News took to the diamond and swept a doubleheader on Monday night with a 12-7 win in the first and a 13-8 victory in the second.
With two games to go in the regular season, the News sits in a three-way tie for second place with a 4-2 record.
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